Geraldine Watts Mathis
Sep 15, 2013
Geraldine Watts Mathis, 77, of Gaston, died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born in York, SC, on April 20, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Hayward Thomas Watts and Alma Johnson Watts. An active member of Elmwood Avenue Church of God, Gerry was also a member of the Senior Group with which she loved traveling and going on cruises....
Ms. Ellen D. Richardson
Sep 14, 2013
Ms. Ellen D. Richardson, 84, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, September 14, 2013. Born in North, SC on June 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Davis and Texas Williamson Davis. Ms. Richardson had spent 40 years as a process server and was a very active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was...
Mrs. Ruth E. Barton
Sep 12, 2013
Ruth E. Barton, 84, of Blythewood, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 12, 2013. Born in Elloree, SC on February 5, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Samuel F. and Viola Champy Bookhart and was a member of Grace Cathedral Church. Survivors include her daughters, Thelma A. Beckham of Blythewood, Peggy A. Love of Lutz, FL, Linda Lou Antley...
Mr. John Allen Dehart
Sep 11, 2013
John Allen Dehart, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on September 11, 2013. He was the son of Daniel Jacob Dehart and Eloise Werts Dehart. He was born in Newberry County on July 17, 1928. Johnny was predeceased by 5 brothers and 1 sister. He leaves behind two sisters, Sara Dehart White (Mrs. Cecil J. White) and Mary Jane...
Miss Diane Morales
Sep 8, 2013
Diane Marie Morales, 49, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 8, 2013. Born in Columbia, SC on December 29, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Genoveva Rivera Morales and Hector J. Morales, Sr. Diane was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Survivors include her father of Columbia; sisters, Elena Morales of Columbia and Mayra (Dennis) Casnettie of...
Mr. Marke Thompson Manley Sr
Sep 8, 2013
Mr. Marke Thompson, Sr., 43, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 8, 2013. Born June 11, 1970, in Columbia, SC, he was a son Sandy Bowlin and the late Tommy Manley. A member of Covenant Community Fellowship, Marke enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cars. Survivors include his son, Marke T. Manley, Jr.; daughter, Samantha Haught (Chris); granddaughter, Annabelle Lynn Haught; his mother;...
Mrs. Nina Calvitt Beckham Sharpe
Sep 8, 2013
Mrs. Nina Calvitt Beckham Sharpe, 88, of Columbia, passed peacefully from her earthly residence to her eternal home on Sunday, September 08, 2013. Born July 20, 1925, in Norway, SC, she was a daughter of the late Percy Calvitt and Polly Onley Calvitt. A graduate of Willow High School Class of 1944, Mrs. Sharpe worked as a switchboard operator for...
Mrs. Doris J. Sarason
Sep 8, 2013
Doris J. Sarason, 87, of Columbia, passed away September 8, 2013. Born in Richland County on Nov. 22, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Thurman W. and Viola B. Kechler. Surviving are her good friend, Grover Outlaw of Columbia; sister, Louise Kerns of Little River, SC; and daughters, Gloria Sarason and Arlene Martinez, both of Mexico. A graveside...
Ms. Barbara Mcbride
Sep 8, 2013
Barbara Alice DeVillier McBride passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013, to reunite with her son, Andy, her daughter, Brenda; and numerous other family, friends and acquaintances. After spending most of her life in Texas, she resided at Finlay House for the last 11 years, leaving behind many friends who she entertained with piano music played by ear. She...
Mrs. Dorothy D. Barker
Sep 6, 2013
Dorothy D. Barker, 91, of Peak, SC died Friday, September 6, 2013. Born July 20, 1922, in Peak, SC, she was a daughter of the late Archie Dailey and Murl Stoudemire Dailey. Mrs. Barker loved working with flowers and gardening, as well as listening to Gospel music. Survivors include her niece Sandra (Carroll) Stoudemire of Blythewood. Mrs. Barker was preceded...
Mr. Thomas L. Howell
Sep 4, 2013
Thomas Lionel Howell, Sr., 65, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Born in Columbia, July 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Samuel "Curley" and Hazel Banks Howell. Tommy was a member of the Shandon Masonic Lodge #370 and the Jamil Temple. He had worked with Carolina Fire & Safety. Survivors include his wife, Desiree Rimer; sons,...
Mr. Paul Taylor Lowrance
Sep 3, 2013
Paul Taylor Lowrance, 43, of Columbia, SC, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 as a result of a tragic moped accident. Paul was born on July 9, 1970 in Tallahassee, FL, but spent most of his life in Columbia. He attended Dreher High School, followed by graduation from Perkiomen Prep School in Pennsburg, PA, where he was active in numerous school...
Mr. Bill Donald Starnes
Sep 2, 2013
Billy Donald "Bill" Starnes, 81, of Winnsboro, died Monday, September 2, 2013. Born in Aiken County, SC on March 9, 1932, he was a son of the late Sullie and Julia Gantt Starnes. Bill loved farming and hunting, and was a long time member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Katie Edge Starnes; brothers, Sullie Starnes,...
Mrs. Gladys Louise Stancil Wofford
Sep 1, 2013
Gladys Louise Stancil Wofford, 87, of Blythewood, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, Sunday, September 1, 2013. Born in Mountain City, GA on March 24, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Joseph Otto Stancil and Martha Love Stancil. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Homer A. Wofford;...
Mrs. Madeline Smith Deloach
Aug 27, 2013
Madeline S. DeLoach, 92, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 27th, 2013. Born in Marion, SC, she was a daughter of the late Monie Rogers Smith and John Smith. Madeline was raised at the Thornwell Orghanage. After graduating as valedictorian, she attended Presbyterian College and Baptist Hospital nurses training. She retired from the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation as a...
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Kelly
Aug 23, 2013
Frances Elizabeth Ruff Kelly, 85, of Irmo, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. Born July 10, 1928 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Silas Walter and Ola Elberta Frick Ruff. A longtime member of Salem United Methodist Church, Frances enjoyed singing in the choir and was a member of the Martha Circle of the United Methodist Women....
Mr. John Jules Young
Aug 21, 2013
John Young, 80, passed into peace on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Agape Senior – West Columbia, SC. Born in New York City in 1933, John was the son of Ruby and Jack Arlotta. John earned a BA in Journalism from Indiana University, and later an MA in Journalism and Mass Communication. Even though the man on TV who drinks...
Mr. George Allen Holladay
Aug 19, 2013
Mr. George Allen Holladay, Sr., 95, of Chapin, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013, surrounded by his caring and loving family George was the son of the late William Ruthen Holladay and Ida Isabelle Huggins Holladay Owens. He was the 3rd child of 14 – a very large family. George served in both the Army and Navy and spent...
Virginia Spearman Dunn
Aug 19, 2013
Virginia Spearman Dunn, 63, of Pelion, died Monday, August 19, 2013. Born in Columbia on November 14, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Foyle Ellis and Mary Touchberry Spearman. Virginia worked at the University of South Carolina for many years, and was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...
Mr. Brandon Foster
Aug 16, 2013
Brandon Allan Foster, 20, of Blythewood, died Friday, August 16th, 2013. Born in Honolulu, HI, he was the son of Grant Allan Foster and Kathy Miller Foster. Brandon graduated from Blythewood High School in 2011 and attended Clemson University, and Midlands Technical College. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He loved motorcycles and spending time with his family...
