Mr. James Vaughn Gillis
Oct 31, 2012
James Vaughn "Jimmy" Gillis, Sr., 54, of Lexington, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Born February 17, 1958 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Joseph Johnson Gillis, Jr. and Betty Gaines Gillis Shorter. He was employed with Palmetto Precast and was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Carol B. Gillis; his sons,...
Mrs. Sylvia Strifling
Oct 31, 2012
Mrs. .Sylvia Strifling, 98, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Elmont, NY.
Col. Richard Jordan Noble
Oct 31, 2012
Col. Richard J. Noble, USA, Ret., 97, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Born on June 15, 1915, in Tutuila, American Samoa, he was a son of the late Albert M. and Elenor Myatt Noble. Col. Noble served with distinction in the US Army Dental Corps for 32 years, retiring from active duty in July, 1970. Among other...
Betty Jean Pardue
Oct 30, 2012
Mrs. Betty Jean Pardue, 76, of Elgin, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Born December 6, 1935 in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Silas Lewis and Viola Sanders Lewis. Fondly known as "Little Bit", she was a collector of Betty Boop memorabilia. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family, which included her two dogs, Angel...
Chief Charles R. Clark
Oct 28, 2012
Charles Rembert Clark, 74, of Columbia, passed away, Sunday, October 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Winnsboro, SC on August 28, 1928, he was a son of the late James E. and Annie M. Cooper Clark. After graduating from Mt. Zion Institute in Winnsboro, SC, Charles attended the University of South Carolina, and later graduated from the Southern...
Mr. Julius Gary Brazell
Oct 27, 2012
Julius "Mickey" Gary Brazell, 58, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 21, 1954 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Rev. David R. Brazell and Nellie Wallace Brazell. He worked at International Paper and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son-in-law. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Gail...
Mr. Donald L. Schreiner
Oct 27, 2012
A graveside service for Mr. Donald L. Schreiner, 81, of Lexington, will be held at 11 o'clock, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will greet friends following the service.
Mary Lou Duncan
Oct 25, 2012
Mary Lou Duncan, 85, of Columbia, died on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Born on January 13, 1927 in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Charles Smith Duncan and Melvina Sheppard Duncan. Ms. Duncan was a graduate of Bluefield High School and Bluefield State College of Nursing. She began her nursing career at Bluefield Sanitarium in Bluefield, WV...
Mr. Raymond W. Glanton
Oct 24, 2012
Columbia: Raymond W. Glanton, 86, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Born October 11, 1926 in Greenwood, SC he was a son of the late Abbie F. and Sadie Irene Dow Glanton. A member of Suber Marshall Memorial United Methodist Church, Mr. Glanton served his country as a Marine during WWII. Survivors include daughters, Nancy Gail Ballentine, Verta Love...
Rev. Bernard Knight
Oct 24, 2012
The Rev. Bernard Knight, 90, of Elgin, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born in Dorchester County, SC on April 11, 1922. Bernard served in the US Navy during World War II and went on to found the Richland Wrecking Company, which he operated until his retirement. An ordained minister, Rev. Knight served various churches throughout South Carolina to...
Mrs. Ruby Walker
Oct 22, 2012
Columbia: A funeral service for Ruby Hallman Walker, 89, of Columbia, will be held at 11 o'clock, Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Dr., Columbia, with The Rev. Clyde Aiken and The Rev. John Jordan officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10 until 11 o'clock. Burial will follow...
Shirley N. Daye
Oct 21, 2012
Shirley Nesbitt Daye, 82, wife of Dennis E. Daye, died Sunday, October 21, 2012. She was born in Harrisburg, NC, December 1, 1929, a daughter of the late George and Bessie Barbee Nesbitt. Shirley graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1947, and studied secretarial science at Catawba College, Salisbury, NC in 1947–48. She worked as secretary to the administrative staff...
Mr. Junior Earl "Jabo" Walker
Oct 21, 2012
Junior Earl "Jabo" Walker, 82, of Winnsboro died, Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born September 23, 1930 in Kershaw County, he was a son of the late Herbert G. Walker and Fannie Easler Walker. Survivors include his wife, Zelma Lindler Walker; sons, Jimmy (Cindy) Walker of Winnsboro, Rick (Elaine) Walker of Elgin; grandchildren, Sabrina Boan, Melissa Walker; six great-grandchildren; as well...
Mrs. Magadeline P. Brewer
Oct 18, 2012
Mrs. Magadeline "Granny B" P. Brewer, 93, of Columbia, died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at UniHealth Post Acute Care of Columbia. Born on September 2, 1919, in Sanford, NC, she was a daughter of the late John Robert Parson and Mary Ruth Willette Parson. A lifelong resident of Columbia, she was a past member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church...
Mr. John A. Smith
Oct 16, 2012
John Adam Smith, 85, of Chapin, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Born in Black Creek, NC, he was a son of the late Dr. Anderson Jones Smith and Bettie Allen Smith. Following his service in the US Navy Reserves during World War II, Mr. Smith attended East Carolina Teachers College and studied horticulture at NC State College before embarking on...
Helen Marie Gilbert
Oct 16, 2012
Mrs. Helen Marie Seefeld Gilbert, 95, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Born on June 5, 1917, in Escanaba, MI, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Anna Anderson Seefeld. Helen's life revolved around her family and faith. She loved participating in Bible Study and WELCA circles at church. She was the oldest living female member...
Mr. Elmer "Rosie" Rosenbeck
Oct 14, 2012
Elmer Leroy "Rosie" Rosenbeck, 64, of Cayce, died October 14, 2012. Born June 3, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Earl Rosenbeck and Elizabeth Juanita Etters Rosenbeck. Rosie was a member of the US Marine Corps for four years and then enlisted in the US Navy for one year. He worked with the BC High...
Mrs. Carolyn Hensley Smith
Oct 13, 2012
Mrs. Carolyn Hensley Smith, 71, of West Columbia, died on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Born on January 4, 1941, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter to the late Herman Boyd Shealy and Authean Doris Stewart Shealy. Survivors include sons, L. Michael Hensley and wife, Stacey, of West Columbia, Wesley B. Hensley of Columbia; sister, Delores Williams and husband, Jerry,...
Mrs. Grace Camlin
Oct 12, 2012
Grace Taylor Camlin of Columbia, died October 12, 2012 at age 96. She was a resident of Rice Estates in Columbia. Born January 13, 1916 in Leesville, SC to parents Mr. and Mrs. Pickens Cleveland Taylor, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dowell Camlin; infant son, Timothy Taylor Camlin; brothers, Woodrow and Dickson Taylor; and her good...
Mrs. Myrtle R. Hayes
Oct 11, 2012
Myrtle Rykard Hayes, 74, of Cayce, died Thursday, October 11, 2012. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 25, 1938, Mrs. Hayes was a daughter of the late Thomas Clifton and Annie Laurie Brooks Rykard. She graduated from Eau Claire High School, and spent her working life with the SC Employment Security Commission. She was a member of Congaree Presbyterian Church....
