Ms. Brenda Ann Medlin Reynolds
Feb 19, 2025
Brenda Ann Reynolds, age 67, passed away on February 19, 2025. She was an angel on this earth, always going out of her way to help others. Her greatest joy in life was her family – nothing made her happier than seeing them succeed and thrive. Brenda was known for her deep compassion and selflessness, always putting the needs of...
Mr. Charles Edward Johnson
Feb 19, 2025
Charles Johnson, 85, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Cedartown, Georgia in 1938, Charles lived a life full of kindness, hard work, and love for his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne...
Mr. Michael Douglas Houtchings
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. Michael Douglas Houtchings, 78, of Lexington, died on February 18, 2025. Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Annie Belle Allred Houtchings and the late Leon Brooks Houtchings. He was a member of the East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church and had a deep love for God, his family, and his friends. He retired from Schneider...
Mrs. Dorothy Fulmer Kerscher
Feb 17, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Fulmer Kerscher, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025, under the loving care of her daughter, Elaine, in Pelion. She was born December 2, 1931, in Richland County. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love and laughter, and her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends,...
Ms. Jessica L. Swindler
Feb 17, 2025
Jessica Lyn Swindler, 36, of Columbia, died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 11, 1988, she was the daughter of Joseph M Swindler (Carmen) and the late Jackie R. Swindler. Jessica, known as Jessy to her family and friends, graduated from Ridge View High School and went on to graduate from the University of Phoenix...
Ms. Jane Dreher Emerson
Feb 16, 2025
Jane Emerson, a fierce and fearless advocate for women's rights, whose passion for justice and access to reproductive healthcare left an indelible mark on the state of South Carolina, died in Columbia on February 16. She suffered a massive intracranial hemorrhage and died peacefully at Prisma Richland Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held this spring. She was...
Mr. Robert "Bob" Eugene Wagaman
Feb 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert E. Wagaman of Winnsboro, SC announces his sudden and unexpected passing from a heart attack on February 16th, 2025. Bob was born to Lester and Ruth (Parks) Wagaman on March 21st, 1953 in Elkton, MD. He was 71 years old. Bob grew up on a farm in Elkton along with...
Mr. Timothy Daniel Johnson
Feb 15, 2025
Timothy (Tim) Daniel Johnson, 68, of Gaston, died at home on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on November 28, 1956, he was a son of the late Cecil Lee and Sara Elizabeth Daniels Johnson. Mr. Johnson enjoyed athletics growing up, often playing basketball and football. He loved his family and friends and was a member of Pineview...
Ms. Marian M. Derrick
Feb 15, 2025
Ms. Marian McDonald Derrick, 47, of Columbia, SC passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the daughter to Coy L. "Jack" Derrick and Sarah McDonald Derrick. A memorial service to celebrate Marian's life will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Midland's Center Gymnasium, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203. Ms....
Ms. Vikki Mureddu
Feb 14, 2025
Vikki E. Black Mureddu, 68, of Columbia, died on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on February 13, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Rowe Dean Black and Betty Sessions Black. Survivors include her beloved Danny Jones; sister, Iris Vargas; brothers, Rowe Dean Black, Jr. and Joel Black (Stephanie); as well as numerous nieces and nephews....
Mrs. Diana Lynn Smith
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Diana Lynn Smith, 70, of Columbia, died on February 11, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Virginia Faye Thompson Thomen and the late William Robert Thomen. Diana was one of the sweetest, kindest people you'd every meet. She loved her family and everyone knew it. She was also a very tough woman in...
Mrs. Jane Calvert Hopkins Helms
Feb 11, 2025
A memorial service for Jane Calvert Hopkins Helms, who passed away on February 11th at the age of 90, will be held at noon on Saturday, February 15th at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, following a private burial at the Hopkins family cemetery. A reception will be held at Trinity following the service. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is...
Mr. Aaron Small
Feb 10, 2025
Aaron Small passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Harry Smolowsky and Sara Berry Smolowsky. Aaron was a native of Columbia, SC, and a graduate of Dreher High School. He completed his bachelor's degree in mortuary science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Aaron owned Small Funeral Home...
Mrs. Angie Carol Catoe Owens
Feb 10, 2025
Angie Carol Catoe Owens, age 81, of Heath Springs, S.C. and formerly of Columbia, S.C. passed away, Monday morning, February 10, 2025, at her home. Born in the Buffalo community of Kershaw County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Leroy Catoe and Thelma Seegars Catoe. Carol was a claims auditor for 35 years for Blue Cross and Blue...
Mr. Jeffrey Lamarr Goff
Feb 9, 2025
Jeffrey Lamarr Goff (Super Chief), 65, of Elgin, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1959, and was the first child of Gary A. Goff and the late Mary Miles Goff. He grew up on a small rural farm in the middle of what is now I-77. As a small child he and...
Mrs. Gladys Ann Shealy
Feb 8, 2025
Gladys Ann Shealy, 91, of West Columbia, died on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Daniel Shealy and Esther Mae Williams Shealy. She was a longtime member of Eau Claire Baptist Church. The graveside service for Mrs. Shealy will be held at 10 o'clock, Thursday, February 13th, at Elmwood Cemetery,...
Mrs. Mary Louise Brown Luthren
Feb 7, 2025
Mary Louise Brown Luthren, 74, of Lexington, died on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born June 20, 1950, in Winnsboro, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edward H. Brown and Macy Bass Brown. Mrs. Luthren retired from The South Carolina Hospital Association with over 30 years of dedicated service. Following her first career, she worked as an interior designer...
Mr. William Randall Montgomery
Feb 7, 2025
West Columbia, South Carolina The memorial service for Mr. William Randall Montgomery, 71, will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Baptist Church-Cayce, 2003 Charleston Highway Cayce, SC 29033. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service at Trinity Baptist Church-Cayce. Billy, as called by friends and family,...
Mrs. Lorraine O. Elliott
Feb 7, 2025
Lorraine O. Elliott, 92, passed away on February 7, 2025 in Columbia, SC from a heart attack. Lorraine was born on October 14,1932 to Stanley and Katherine Olbert in Manchester, CT. After finishing school in Manchester, she worked at Traveler's Insurance in Hartford, CT. Lorraine soon met the love of her life, Paul E. Elliott, while visiting Cherry Point, NC...
Mrs. Elaine Mae Herde Wolf
Feb 7, 2025
Elaine Mae Herde Wolf, known as Granny, e-Granny or Lady Elaine, passed away 'peacefully' on February 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Elaine lived with her high school sweetheart and husband of 72 years, at Rice Estates, a Retirement Community in Columbia, South Carolina. She loved getting together, from celebratory meals with family and friends to staying connected on...
