Mr. Donald Keith Keever
Nov 17, 2023
Donald Keith Keever, 73, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Rock Hill, SC, on October 22, 1950, he was a son of the late Jack and Josie Keever. Don was a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. His career was spent in various sales capacities...
Mr. Brian Joseph Meyer
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Brian Meyer, 43, of Columbia, passed away on November 15,2023. He was born on December 6. 1979 at Lexington Hospital. He was the son of Glen and Margaret (Peggy) Meyer. He grew up in various cities due to his father's work. He lived in Poolesville, Maryland; Midland, Michigan; Cary, North Carolina, before finally moving back to Irmo in 1987....
Mrs. Sandra Zirkle Fortner
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Zirkle Fortner, 80, of Columbia, passed away on 15 November 2023. Born in Logan, West Virginia on 3 August 1943, she was the daughter of the late Herman Druie Zirkle and Lovada Ratliff Zirkle. She graduated from Huntington East High School in Huntington, West Virginia and continued her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University...
Mr. Howard Dorn Miller
Nov 15, 2023
Howard Dorn (Howdy) Miller, 83, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born on May 17, 1940 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Raymond Howard and Elizabeth Dorn Miller. Howdy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and starred in basketball at Clairton High School earning a scholarship to the College of William and Mary where he...
Mrs. Joyce R. Estridge
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Marie Rodgers Estridge, 87, wife of the late Furman Calhoun (F.C.) Estridge, Jr., passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. Born February 6, 1936, in Bethune, SC, she was a daughter of the late Emory Singleton Rodgers and Annie Mae Deese. She was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church for over 50 years. There Joyce participated and volunteered...
Rev. Franklin Odell Jordan, Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
We proudly express the valedictory of Rev. Franklin Odell Jordan, Sr. He began his race on October 6, 1926 and finished on November 15, 2023, having fought the good fight and keeping the faith. There is now laid up for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give him on that day, and to all...
Mrs. Helen S. Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Helen S. Brown, 91, of Ridgeway, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born February 27, 1932, in Marmet, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Scragg and Blanche Stewart Scragg. She was a former member of St. James United Methodist Church and Union United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown was a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church where...
Mr. Robert Frederick Gay
Nov 14, 2023
Robert Frederick Gay, 77, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away November 14, 2023. Born in Morris, Minnesota, Bob grew up in a small prairie town, riding his bicycle all over, playing with his dog, and climbing over huge barn lofts with his friends. He was well loved by his parents—Clayton, a judge in town who taught Bob about a life...
Dr. John Freeman Hooker, Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
Dr. John Freeman (Booty) Hooker Jr, 82, of Columbia, died on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on May 10, 1941, he was the son of the late John Freeman Hooker and Katherine Tompkins Hooker. Dr. Hooker graduated from Dreher High School in 1959. He earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in 1963 thanks to a football...
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Neeley David
Nov 12, 2023
Dorothy Ann Neeley David, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Richland County, South Carolina, on January 1, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Bill Neeley and Annie Coogler Neeley. Mrs. David was the loving wife of Leon Robinson David, which she married in 1947 at the tender age of 16. She and...
Mrs. Carmen D. Ortiz Ruiz
Nov 11, 2023
Carmen Ortiz age 81 of Jayuya, Puerto Rico and Columbia, SC, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 surrounded by her daughter (Norma), son in law (Raul) grandchildren (Noralis & Paul; Stephanie & Vincent, & Kevin) and great grandson (James) at home. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on February 20, 1942, Carmen was the daughter of Norberto Ortiz and Gloria Ruiz....
Mrs. Jamea W. Long
Nov 9, 2023
Jamea Worrell Long, 86, of Columbia, formerly of Florence, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born January 14, 1937, in Florence, SC she was a daughter of the late Howard Oliver, Sr. and Theresa Oliver Worrell. Mrs. Long was a lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church of Florence where she served in various capacities. Her biggest pleasure in life was...
Mr. Alan M. Osterweil
Nov 9, 2023
Alan M. Osterweil, 91, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Charlotte, NC surrounded by his children. Born in Newark, NJ on December 7, 1931, Mr. Osterweil was the beloved son of the late Pearl and Emanuel Osterweil. He was a graduate of Lafayette College where he received a BA degree in 1956. He then enlisted in the United...
Msgt Cecil G. Montgomery, Us Air Force (Ret.)
Nov 9, 2023
MSgt Cecil G. Montgomery, US Air Force (Ret.), 67, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Columbia, SC. He was the husband of Faye E. Montgomery. Born April 20, 1956, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil G. Montgomery and Dorothy M. Montgomery. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1974 and then enlisted...
Mrs. Robin Hinson Driggers
Nov 9, 2023
Julia Robin Hinson Driggers (known throughout her life as Robin) passed away on November 9, 2023. Robin was born in Chester, SC on July 10th, 1954, the third child of Edgar Julian Hinson, Jr. and Nancy Tompkins Hinson. She graduated from Lancaster Senior High School in 1972 and completed a degree in business at Clemson University in 1976. In 1991,...
Mrs. Anna Lucille Lawrence
Nov 8, 2023
Anna Lucille Lawrence, 97, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after a very full and exciting life. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Martin Stanley Zwolenski and Sophie Smoron Zwolenski. Mrs. Lawrence was the loving wife to Richard Edward Lawrence; married September 6, 1947, ballroom dancing, jitterbugging and...
Dr. David Joseph Thompson
Nov 8, 2023
Dr. David Joseph Thompson, 78, of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born March 24, 1945, in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Robert and Hazel Perkins Thompson. Dr. Thompson received his undergraduate degree from Brescia College in Owensboro, KY, and would later earn his master's degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and PhD from University...
Mrs. Virginia Brazell Lee
Nov 8, 2023
Virginia "Jenny" Brazell Lee, 79, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 19, 1944, she was a daughter of the late John and Lottie Brazell. Mrs. Lee was a loving mother and adored her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed doing yard work until her health prevented her. Survivors include her son, Tommy...
Mr. Archie Clifton Branham
Nov 7, 2023
Archie Clifton Branham, 82, of Columbia, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born June 20, 1941, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Calvin Tilman and Corrie Belle Branham. He was a US Air Force veteran. Archie enjoyed baseball, fishing, and watching Gamecock sports in his spare time. Survivors include his son, Sean Branham and his wife, Jennifer;...
Mrs. Elizabeth "Bettie" Blagg Hasty
Nov 7, 2023
Elizabeth "Bettie" Blagg Hasty, 93, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 22, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert F. Blagg and Ada Wilkins Blagg. Bettie was widowed by her loving husband, John M. Hasty. She was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Bettie...
