Joseph William Boykin Sr.
Jan 28, 2013
Joseph "Joe" William Boykin, Sr., 67, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 18, 1945, in Rock Hill, SC, he was a son of the late John King Boykin, Sr., and Phoebe Pitts Boykin. He was widowed by his first wife, Jane Shillinglaw Boykin, and is survived...
Miss Anabelle Elizabeth Boatwright
Jan 26, 2013
Miss Anabelle Elizabeth Boatwright, age 2, of Lugoff, died Saturday, January 26, 2013. Anabelle was born October 27, 2010, in Columbia, SC. Survivors include her mother; Normandy "Mandy" Ellyn Boatwright; maternal grandmother, Rayna E. (William "Bill") Stewart; maternal grandfather, Charles C. (Jacquelyn) Boatwright; father, William C. Perry; paternal grandparents, James and Kay Perry; uncles, Christopher Boatwright, Ellis Graham, and Jamie...
Rev. Dr. C. Alvin Fleming
Jan 23, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Charlton Alvin Fleming, 89, of Elgin, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Born September 6, 1923, in Laurens County, SC, he was a son of the late James Wesley Fleming and Mary Lollis Fleming. Alvin married Onie Irene Davenport on July 3, 1944. They recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. In May of 1950 Brother Alvin was born...
Mrs. Lucille Groome Calvo
Jan 22, 2013
Lucille Groome Calvo, 93, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Born April 21, 1919, in Groometown, NC, she was a daughter of the late Paul Ballinger Groome and Blanche Armfield Groome. A faithful member of Ascension Lutheran Church, Lucille was loved by all who knew her. Her favorite saying was "I love you." She will be dearly missed. Survivors...
Rev. Austin Fulton Robertson Jr.
Jan 22, 2013
The Rev. Austin F. (Sonny) Robertson, Jr., 76, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Born October 30, 1936 in Columbia, SC, his parents were the late Austin Fulton Robertson, Sr. and Marguerite Wise Robertson of West Columbia, SC. Rev. Robertson attended The University of SC before earning his Master of Divinity degree and was ordained by the South Carolina...
Mr. Marvin Linwood Pond
Jan 21, 2013
Marvin Linwood Pond Feb. 6, 1947 ~ Jan. 21, 2013 Columbia: Marvin L. Pond, 65, of Columbia, died Monday, January 21, 2013. Born February 6, 1947 in Columbia, he was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Marvin graduated from Eau Claire High School and immediately entered the US Marine Corps. He served his country during the Viet Nam...
Mr. Joseph C. Hutchinson Jr.
Jan 18, 2013
CMSgt. Joseph Calvin Hutchinson, Jr., USAF, Ret., 92, of Columbia, died Friday, January 18, 2013. Born June 7, 1920 in Exway, NC he was a son of the late Joseph Calvin Hutchinson, Sr. and Mordecie Hunsucker Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson was a veteran of WWII including The Battle of the Bulge and The Berlin Airlift. He also served during the Vietnam...
Mr. Lloyd Alexander Ormsby Sr.
Jan 18, 2013
Mr. Lloyd Alexander Ormsby, Sr., 45, of Cayce, died Friday, January 18, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, February 1, 2013 at The Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeway, SC with Bishop Kyle McCue officiating. Survivors include his sons, Rasheed Lloyd Ormsby and Lloyd A. Ormsby, Jr.; two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. David Samuel Blume
Jan 17, 2013
David "Pete" Samuel Blume, 79, of Blythewood, died, Thursday, January 17, 2013. Born June 26, 1933 in Blythewood, he was a son of the late Elbert Blume and Gladys Carroll Blume. Mr. Blume a US Army veteran was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Helen Blume; daughter's, Deloris (Lynn) Medlin of Blythewood...
David Carroll Turner Sr.
Jan 15, 2013
David C. Turner, 71, of Columbia passed away, January 15, 2013. He was born January 2, 1942 in Chavis Town, SC. He was the son of the late W. Howard and Elsie Q. Turner. He was the former President of Turner Paving Co. Surviving are his son, David C. Turner, of Atlanta, GA.; sister, Brenda T. Crider (Charles) Yelton of...
Dr. Richard I.G. Hughes
Jan 14, 2013
Richard Ieuan Garth Hughes, (RIG), philosopher, scholar, author, poet, singer, composer, actor, and loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2013. RIG was born in London, England in 1936. He attended The Highgate School (estab. 1565), earning the school's coveted Prize for Science. He attended Cambridge University, St. Catharine's College, graduating with both BA and MA...
Mr. Varnel Shelton
Jan 10, 2013
The funeral service celebrating the life of Varnel Shelton, 87, will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, January 14, 2013, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Dr., Columbia. The Reverend John D. O'Cain and The Reverend Jeff Philips will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 o'clock. Interment with full military honors will...
Mrs. Beulah Gatch
Jan 8, 2013
Beulah Wenonah Bailey Gatch passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in her home in Columbia, S.C. Born in June of 1915, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Bailey and Beulah Langdale Bailey of Canadys, S.C. She was one of thirteen children and married Irving J. Gatch at a young age. She ran a store first on Edisto Island,...
Horace Edwin "Ed" Williams Sr.
Jan 8, 2013
Mr. Horace Edwin "Ed" Williams, 85, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Born August 13, 1927, in Seven Springs, NC, he was a son of the late James Archie Williams and Rena Smith Williams. He was the most loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and great grandfather in the world, who never missed a family function or event. Mr. Williams...
Mr. Jimmie W. Abell
Jan 6, 2013
Jimmie "Big Jim" Wendell Abell, 68, of Blythewood, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. Born May 21, 1944, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late James Thomas Abell and Ann Hall Abell. Survivors include a brother, Reid Abell; former sister-in-law, Ann Bass; nephew, Scott (Becky) Abell; great nephew, James Abell; and a great niece, Madison Abell. A memorial...
Mr. Boyd Mcvay
Jan 5, 2013
Mr. Boyd Mcvay, 77, of Elgin, died Saturday, January 5, 2013. A graveside service will be held at 11 o'cloc, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 with The Rev. Dan Griffin officiating.
Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Petty Blackmon
Jan 5, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" Petty Blackmon, 61, of Columbia, died Saturday, January 5, 2013. Born September 15, 1951 in Gaffney, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Clark Petty and Alma Wright Petty. Jackie was a graduate of Midlands Technical College, and a longtime employee with Richland School District I. She was also a member of the First Church of...
Mr. Gregory James Best
Jan 3, 2013
Mr. Gregory James Best, 55, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2013. Born January 8, 1957, in Pikeville, KY, he was the only child of Richard J. Best and the late Mary Louise Smiley Best. Mr. Best attended Kent State University in Kent, OH. He enjoyed working as a disc jockey in his early years, later serving as an...
Mr. Bruce Meredith Robertson
Jan 3, 2013
Bruce Meredith Robertson, 50, of Norcross, GA and formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, January 3, 2013. Born May 14, 1962 in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of Austin F. Robertson, Jr. and Betty Jo Meredith Privette. Mr. Robertson served in the US Air Force during the first Gulf War and was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church...
James Victor Haley
Jan 2, 2013
James Victor Haley died Thursday, January 3, 2013. A graveside service will be held, at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
