Mrs. Lyl Montgomery Brackett
Nov 26, 2024
Lyl Montgomery Brackett, 70, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 surrounded by her children. Born on March 24, 1954, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lewis Montgomery and the late Mary Alice Montgomery. Lyl grew up in Lancaster, South Carolina, graduating from Spartanburg Methodist College. She taught preschool, serving as director...
Ms. Jane Virginia Hazzard
Nov 26, 2024
Jane Virginia Hazzard, 55, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Georgetown, SC, on December 24, 1968, she was a daughter of Barbara Bourne Shives, William W. Shives and the late John P. Hazzard, IV. Jane earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and went on to model both regionally and internationally. Her modeling...
Mr. Marvin E. Desmond
Nov 22, 2024
Marvin E. Desmond, 83, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born on July 22, 1941, in Columbia, he was the son of the late James and Margie Shull Desmond. Mr. Desmond was a military brat and had the unique opportunity to live in South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and Hawaii while growing up. Prior to his retirement,...
Mrs. Jacque Lynn Hudgens
Nov 21, 2024
Jacque Lynn (Childress) Hudgens, 77, widow of Rev. Lance Edward Hudgens, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, on December 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Norvin and Margaret Sue Anderson Childress. Jacque grew up in Wagoner Oklahoma and was proud to have never missed a day of school. She graduated from Wagoner High...
Mr. John Chandler Buggel
Nov 21, 2024
Mr. John Chandler "Jack" Buggel (93) passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024. Jack was born on July 18, 1931 in Blackville, SC, and was the son of the late John A. Buggel and Agnes C. Buggel, both of Charleston, SC. He graduated from Charleston High School in the Class of 1949. Jack was a member of the United States...
Sfc Timothy Paul Morrell, Us Army (Ret.)
Nov 19, 2024
SFC Timothy Paul Morrell, US Army (Ret.) , 79, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 19, 2024. Timothy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1945 to Edward Morrell and Esther (Chism) Morrell, who were known in their role as traveling evangelists. They spent time engaged in missions overseas in countries such as Venezuela and Jamaica. Edward...
Mr. James Kenneth Dowey
Nov 18, 2024
James Kenneth Dowey, 83, of North, SC, formerly of Columbia, died on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Blaney, SC, on January 24,1941, he was a son of the late Jay Dealous and Eunice Thelma Stockman Dowey. Mr. Dowey was a graduate of Dentsville High School and served in the United States Navy. Following his service in the Navy, Mr....
Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" V. Smoak
Nov 18, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" V. Smoak, 83, of Columbia, died on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born on August 15, 1941, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Gary F. Vinson and Mary Elizabeth Dickert Vinson. She grew up in Columbia and was a graduate of Eau Claire High School. Mrs. Smoak was a devoted homemaker and matriarch of her...
Mr. David Brian Messner
Nov 16, 2024
David Brian Messner, 61, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born on November 3, 1963, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles A. Messner and late Darlene S. Messner. A proud Army Veteran and Fire Fighter, raised Roman Catholic, David was an altar server and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. David began as...
Mr. Kenneth George Atkinson
Nov 15, 2024
Kenneth George Atkinson age 93 was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born on July 18, 1931 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Herbert and Dorris Atkinson. Kenneth was lovingly called Kenny or Ken by his family, friends and coworkers. After graduating High school Kenny went to...
Mrs. Ophelia Matthews Ergle
Nov 15, 2024
Ophelia Matthews Ergle, 94, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on October 18, 1930, in Aiken County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Matthews and the late Lottie Matthews. Ophelia graduated from Wagener High School where she gave the Salutatory Address to the Class of 1949. She married John M. Ergle later that...
Mrs. Carol Griffin Pearson
Nov 15, 2024
Carol Dianne Pearson, seventy, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on May 24, 1954, in Fort Benning, Georgia, she was a daughter of Mary Alice Wadsworth Griffin and the late William Padon Griffin. Carol graduated from Lower Richland Highschool and married the late James Hobart Pearson Jr. She was employed in the accounting division of Wilbur Smith...
Mr. Wayne Leonard Lisinski
Nov 14, 2024
Wayne Leonard Lisinski, 75, of Elgin, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Wayne was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 31st, 1949 to the late Leon Lester Lisinski and Faith Eriksen Lisinski. He proudly joined the Navy just after graduating highschool in 1967, here he discovered his passion for welding. He utilized...
Mr. Robert Gene Padget
Nov 13, 2024
Robert Gene Padget, age 73, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Gene was born on February 19, 1951, at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Edith Clark Padget and the late Sgt. James Benjamin Padget. He fondly remembered his adventures growing up with his brothers at different army bases. He often shared stories about living at Ft....
Mrs. Deborah Charlene Gratton
Nov 13, 2024
Deborah Charlene Gratton, 65, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born on October 13, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Theriot and late Alivine Theriot. She is survived by her pets, Dusty, Lilah and Bella; and her friends that loved her very much. "Scooby" brought happiness to everyone she encountered and will...
Mrs. Ruth Bell Black
Nov 13, 2024
Our beloved Ruth passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 13th at the grand age of 100, in Lake Mary, Florida, where she resided with David and Marsha Avgikos, her youngest son and daughter-in-law. Their amazing care over the course of 14 years was one of the true blessings in her life, of which there were many. She...
Mr. Darryl W. Cooper
Nov 12, 2024
With deep sorrow at his departure from us, and yet remarkable joy for his now perfected vision of our risen Lord Jesus, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved brother Darryl Wade Cooper on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. His 64 years feel brief, but all who knew him will undoubtedly be grateful for the time they shared with him....
Mr. Robert Sanders Hickman
Nov 10, 2024
COLUMBIA – MSgt Robert Sanders Hickman, US Army (Ret.), 70, of Columbia, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on June 23, 1954, he was a son of the late George Robert Hickman and Keiko Hirama Hickman. MSgt Hickman served his country for 22 years in the military, retiring as a master Sargent. As an avid sportsman,...
Mrs. Ina D. Resendez
Nov 10, 2024
Ina Dee Resendez, 88, of Columbia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born on December 18, 1935, in Russellville, Tennessee, Ina was the cherished daughter of Hugh and Rebecca Long. She was predeceased by her husband, Reynaldo Resendez, whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, devotion,...
Mr. Travis O'Neal Wooten
Nov 9, 2024
Travis Wooten, 36, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
