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Mr. Bruce E. Donatelli

Mr. Bruce E. Donatelli

Feb 28, 2024

Bruce Edmund Donatelli, 81, died on February 28, 2024, at his home in Lexington, SC surrounded by family. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on May 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Judge Victor Edmund Donatelli and Doris McCormick Donatelli. He was a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles receiving a BS in Electrical Engineering in...

Ms. Riccy Noelia Menocal Rosales

Ms. Riccy Noelia Menocal Rosales

Feb 28, 2024

Riccy Noelia Menocal Rosales, 31, of Columbia, died February 28, 2024. She was born to Noemi Esperanza Rosales Tejeda and Berardo Noe Menocal in Honduras on April 14, 1992. She is survived by her children, Dylan Barrios, Daniel Menocal, and Lucas Menocal; sisters, Elva Coleman, Judith Coleman, and Nancy Coleman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Mr. Angelo Aviles

Mr. Angelo Aviles

Feb 27, 2024

Angelo Aviles was born on May 25, 1969, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, and entered his eternal rest on February 27, 2024, at Prisma Health Trauma Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Angelo was preceded in death by his parents, Fernando Aviles Deliz (father) and Rosemary Apello Weber (mother), and granddaughter Kasey Marie Aviles. Angelo received his formal education in Isabella, Puerto Rico,...

Mrs. Deborah Denise Rollison

Mrs. Deborah Denise Rollison

Feb 27, 2024

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Denise Rollison, 67, of Winnsboro, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born October 1, 1956, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Simpson and Florence Nima Lea Simpson. Affectionately known to many as "Nana", she will always be remembered for her love of family, kindness, and generosity. For many years, she and her husband...

Mrs. Virginia Mcgowan Smith

Mrs. Virginia Mcgowan Smith

Feb 26, 2024

Virginia McGowan Smith passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. Gin was born in Columbia, SC on March 8, 1938. She was a graduate of Columbia High School (1956) and of Converse College (1960) where she received degrees in mathematics and hearing-impaired education. She taught for Richland School District One for thirty-six years in their Hearing Impaired Program. She married...

Mrs. Paula Kay Amanlou

Mrs. Paula Kay Amanlou

Feb 23, 2024

February 23rd, 2024 Paula Kay Betsill Amanlou, age 68, of Columbia SC touched the face of God. She was surrounded by her children. Born in Honea Path, SC to the late Reverend Paul Augustus Betsill, a United Methodist Minister, and the late Katherine Lousie Bouknight Betsill, Paula moved from the mountains of Greenville to the sea on The Isle of...

Mrs. Katherine Elyse Dodson Camp

Mrs. Katherine Elyse Dodson Camp

Feb 21, 2024

Katherine (Katie) Elyse Dodson Camp, 40, of Chapin, SC died on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Born in West Columbia, on December 25, 1983, she was a daughter of Thomas (Buddy) and Laurie Dodson. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Blake Dodson of Chapin and Justin (Elizabeth) Dodson of Newberry; her daughters, Layla and Lorelei Camp;...

Mr. Robert Anthony Salley

Mr. Robert Anthony Salley

Feb 21, 2024

Robert Anthony Salley, 70, of Irmo, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 15, 1953, he was a son of the late John Anthony Salley and Anna Skinner Salley. Robert was the loving husband of 45 years to Brenda Reed Salley; Robert was a licensed pilot and stole Brenda's heart after taking her out...

Mr. Michael Dennis Benton

Mr. Michael Dennis Benton

Feb 19, 2024

Michael Dennis Benton, 71, of Blythewood, died Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born to the late Claudia Richardson Benton and William Edward Benton, Sr. on June 13th, 1952 in Richland County, SC. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1974 until 1984. He then had a long career as a corrections officer with the SC...

Mrs. Sarah Rowell Watson

Mrs. Sarah Rowell Watson

Feb 17, 2024

Sarah Rowell Watson, 84, of Columbia, went to be with Jesus surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born to the late William and Sarah Ruth Rowell on February 8, 1940 in Columbia, SC. Sarah was a dedicated member of Crestview Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and the...

Mr. James Lawrence Lenoir, Iv

Mr. James Lawrence Lenoir, Iv

Feb 16, 2024

James Lawrence LeNoir, IV, 73, of Blythewood, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Dr. James Lawrence LeNoir, III., and Charlotte Perkins LeNoir. He leaves behind his loving wife, Martine C. LeNoir. Mr. LeNoir graduated from Isidore Newman High School and earned his Master...

Mr. Ray Wayne Tobias

Mr. Ray Wayne Tobias

Feb 15, 2024

Ray Wayne Tobias, 69, of Columbia, died on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born August 8, 1954, in Columbia, he was a son of the late John Alfred and Mattie Mae Porter Tobias. Ray was born with disabilities; however, it was never an obstacle in his life. His humble and friendly disposition helped him to make many lasting friendships. Wherever Ray...

Mr. Richard Langdon Odiorne, Jr.

Mr. Richard Langdon Odiorne, Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

Richard Langdon Odiorne, Jr.,79, of Columbia, died Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born in Kingstree, SC on April 14, 1944 to the late Richard Langdon Odiorne and Helen McFaddin Odiorne. Richard graduated from A. C. Flora High School and attended Clemson University before entering the U.S. Navy where he proudly served for four years. Upon his return, he finished...

Mr. James (Jim) Mancini

Mr. James (Jim) Mancini

Feb 12, 2024

James (Jim) Mancini, 76, of Columbia, died Monday, February 12, 2024. Born June 26, 1947, in Peekskill, New York, and raised in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Joe and Aleen Mancini. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and his MBA from the University of South Carolina. Following graduation, he was employed by Southern...

Mr. John Lockwood Glenn, Iv

Mr. John Lockwood Glenn, Iv

Feb 11, 2024

John Lockwood Glenn, IV, 44, of Columbia, died on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born February 21, 1979, in Columbia, he was the son of John Lockwood Glenn, III of West Columbia, SC, and Melonie Ellis Messer of Columbia. Mr. Glenn enjoyed listening to music, cooking, and being with his family, especially his kids. He loved to be outside, particularly when...

Mr. Edward Leonell Pender Jr.

Mr. Edward Leonell Pender Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

A graveside service for Edward Leonell Pender, Jr. will be conducted February 17, 2024, at Union Presbyterian Church, State Highway 377 near Lane, SC at 3:00 PM with a reception immediately following. The son of Edward L. and Kathryn Swindler Pender, Eddie was born in Charleston, SC on October 14, 1942, was a graduate of Dreher High School, the University...

Ms. Carolyn B. Narr

Ms. Carolyn B. Narr

Feb 9, 2024

Carolyn Brown Narr earned her heavenly wings on February 9, 2024. She peacefully passed surrounded by her family that loved her and supported her in her brave five-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Narr was born on July 29,1947 to Louis and Inez Brown in Columbia, SC. She attended Columbia High School, continuing her higher education at USC majoring in...

Mr. Louis Krasky

Mr. Louis Krasky

Feb 8, 2024

Louis Krasky, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Born in New York City, New York on January 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Albert Krasky and Loretta Demarco Krasky. He was the loving husband to Annette Dennis Krasky; the couple wedded on Christmas day of 1984 and shared a long, successful marriage of...

Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Morgan Tarr

Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Morgan Tarr

Feb 8, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Morgan Tarr, 81, of Columbia, died Thursday, February 8, 2024. Born August 18, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Margaret McLeod Morgan and John William Morgan, Jr. Peggy attended Columbia schools and was a graduate of Dreher High School, class of 1960. In 1964, she graduated from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia,...

Ezekiel Judah Lawson

Ezekiel Judah Lawson

Feb 7, 2024

Ezekiel Judah Lawson, aged 1 day old, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born on February 6, 2024, at 12:47 PM, at Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida. He is the treasured son of David Jeremiah Lawson and Victoria Loriel Lawson. During his 20 short hours here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family...

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