Ms. Jalee Arian Moran
Oct 4, 2013
Ms. Jalee Arian Moran, a.k.a, Julie Duncan, 35, of Columbia, died on Friday, October 4, 2013. Born April 18, 1978, in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of Billy T. Duncan and Sandra Ramey Wolters. A graduate of Spring Valley High School, and member of St. David's Episcopal Church, Jalee loved serving others as a medical technician with Richland County...
Mrs. Louisa Ellerbe Tobias
Oct 3, 2013
Louisa Norwood Ellerbe Tobias, "Binkie", as she was affectionately known, died peacefully on October 3, 2013, in Columbia. Mrs. Tobias was born in Marion, South Carolina on June 10, 1924 to Louisa Norwood Mullins and Dexter Ernest Ellerbe. She grew up in Florence, South Carolina, where her father served as Postmaster General and Mayor of the city of Florence. After...
Mrs. Ruth W. Mercer
Oct 2, 2013
Ruth Wallace Hall Mercer of Blythewood, widow of Maxie Lee "Mac" Mercer, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, ten days before her 89th birthday. The family will receive friends at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Friday, October 4th, from 12 until 1 o'clock. The funeral service for Mrs. Mercer will begin at 1 o'clock, with The Rev. Dr. James W. Thompson III...
Ms. Janie D. Coker
Sep 30, 2013
Ms. Janie D. Coker, 89, of Lexington, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013. Born in Bishopville, SC on August 10, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Laurie and Janie Brown Dennis. Ms. Coker was a longtime member of Earlewood Baptist Church and she deeply enjoyed the fellowship she shared with the Grace Sunday School Class. Her loving and...
Mr. James Manning Monts Jr.
Sep 29, 2013
Mr. James "Jimmy" Monts, Jr., 73, of Irmo, died Sunday, September 29, 2013. Born January 25, 1940, in Blythewood, SC, he was a son of the late James Manning Monts, Sr. and Susan Lucretia Chappell Monts. James was a US Navy veteran and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Survivors include sisters, Nancy L. Monts of Columbia, Shelia J. Monts...
Mr. A. Crawford Clarkson Jr.
Sep 27, 2013
Andrew Crawford Clarkson, Jr. of Columbia, SC died on September 27, 2013. He was the son of Andrew Crawford Clarkson, Sr. of Columbia, SC and Jennie Louise Taber of Fort Motte, SC. Born in Columbia December 17, 1919, he was educated in the Columbia city schools graduating in 1937 from Columbia High School. In 1941 he was graduated in absentia...
Mr. Raymond Trewhella
Sep 27, 2013
Raymond Matthew Trewhella, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on September 27, 2013. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Julianne Anderson Trewhella, on February 11, 2013. The son of the late Stephen and Hilma Trewhella, Ray was born March 1, 1935 in Palmer, Michigan. Ray is survived by daughters, Debbie Burroughs (Jim), Isle of Palms, SC;...
Mr. Thomas "Tripp" Herbert Godfrey, Iii
Sep 25, 2013
Thomas Herbert "Tripp" Godfrey III, 53, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, NC on November 10, 1959. Tripp was very involved with His House Ministries for the past 15 years, enjoyed reading, fishing, and was a history buff. He loved sports and was a big Clemson fan. Survivors include his parents, Thomas H....
Rev. Edward Nunnary Taylor Sr.
Sep 25, 2013
Rev. Edward Nunnery Taylor, Sr., 77, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born April 28, 1936, on the family farm in Blythewood, he was a son of the late William and Thelma Howell Taylor. Rev. Taylor was a retired Southern Baptist minister, serving in several churches over his years of ministry, including South Beltline Baptist in Columbia, Mt. Pisgah...
Ms. Jean Brazell Carter
Sep 23, 2013
Jean Brazell Carter, 68, of Columbia, died Monday, September 23, 2013. Born April 4, 1945 in Columbia, she was a loving and devoted daughter of Irene Bryant Brazell and the late Lever Brazell. Jean retired from the Federal Employees Program at Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who touched many people...
Mrs. Cynthia Jamieson Ploof
Sep 22, 2013
Cynthia Jamieson Hall Ploof passed to God's eternal home on September 22, 2013. Born on November 20, 1956 in Paterson, New Jersey, Cynthia was the daughter of John Wallace and Joan Sweetman Jamieson. She was preceded in death by her father. Cynthia had the God-given gift of music. She graduated cum laude from Furman University with a degree in music...
Kenneth Queen
Sep 22, 2013
Kenneth Irvin Queen, 77, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 22, 2013. Born February 5, 1936, in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of the late J.D. and Avie Brooks Queen. Kenneth was a banker in the Columbia area for over 32 years, a member of the Dentsville Masonic Lodge #398, as well as a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church....
Mrs. Charlotte Martin
Sep 22, 2013
Charlotte Martin entered into eternal rest on Sept. 22, 2013. The family and friends are invited to attend her inurnment at Old Harleyville Cemetery at 12 o'clock, Sunday, September 29. She is survived by 2 sons, James Swindler of Pelion, SC and Malek Neman of Minneapolis, MN; six grandchildren; one brother; one sister and her mother.
Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Hood Kearse
Sep 21, 2013
A private service for Mrs. Dorothy Hood Kearse was held Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Born in Richland County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ollie N. and Cora Mae Newman Hood. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Columbia. Survivors include her children, Wyman and Valerie; grandson, Stephen Sturkie; and two great grandchildren. Memorials may...
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Wise Brazell Lindley
Sep 20, 2013
Elizabeth Jane Wise Brazell Lindley, 81, of Columbia, died Friday, September 20, 2013. Born June 23, 1932 in Elgin, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Daisy Marie Starling Wise. Elizabeth was a person of great faith and had a tremendous impact upon the lives of those she knew and loved. Survivors include her step-daughter, Carol...
Jonathan Joseph Mcnaughton
Sep 18, 2013
Our hearts are heavy and our world infinitely sadder with the passing of our husband, son, brother, cousin and friend, Jonathan Joseph McNaughton, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. The son of James Robert McNaughton and Suzanne Louise McNaughton, Jon was known for his beautiful smile, his playfulness and his boundless love for family,...
Mr. Freeman Marion Sharpe Jr.
Sep 18, 2013
Freeman Marion Sharpe, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Blythewood, Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Born July 2, 1930, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Freeman M. and Thelma McGrady Sharpe. Freeman was married to Polly Graham Sharpe for 61 years. He was a member of the Blythewood Masonic Lodge #395. Survivors include his wife,...
Maria Margarete Barnes
Sep 16, 2013
Maria Margarete Schmöll Barnes, 83, of Columbia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 16, 2013. Born in Münich, Germany, February 19, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Katie Seiwald Schmöll. A registered nurse and former employee of Honeywell, Inc., Maria was a member of the Fruit of the Spirit Christian Fellowship. She loved...
Mrs Ruby Rexroad
Sep 15, 2013
Ruby Gibson Rexroad, 86, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born in Lone, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie Osborne Gibson. Ruby worked as a dental assistant for Dr. George Lippard, Jr. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and the church's ladies group. Survivors include sons, Ron (Pattie) Rexroad of...
Mr. Robert Butch Nates
Sep 15, 2013
Robert "Butch" Nates, 66, of Elgin, died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born March 15, 1947 in Columbia, Butch worked in residential construction as a carpenter and pipefitter. He currently attended Spears Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Leila LeGrand Nates of Elgin; sisters, Peggy Ford Herlong of Gaston and Minnie (Dean) Williams of Elgin; as well as several nieces...
