W Columbia, SC Obituaries

Preacher James Billy Loving, 85, passed away on August 23, 2026. Born on December 23, 1940, Preacher Loving was the son of Ruby Ladd and Woodrow W. Loving. He will be remembered with deep respect and ...

Helen Joann Foley passed away peacefully at her home in Lancaster, South Carolina, on August 20, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born Helen Joann Derrah on November 21, 1938, in Lynn, Massachusetts, ...

COLUMBIA - Ms. Marianne E. deWerdt passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Born in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Traute Else Schweers deWerdt and Louis deWerdt, MSG U.S. Army. S...

Jeffrey Landrum Coleman “Jeff”, 66, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on August 20, 2026, following a long-term illness. He was born on December 29, 1959. Jeff was a devoted father, grandfathe...

Thomas Grover Rye II passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on June 17, 1965, Thomas lived in Eastover, South Carolina.

Marcia Mather Montgomery passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 1, 1942, Marcia lived in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Charles Doring Bray, IV lived an exceptional life. Chuck— also known as Bray, depending on when you met him or how you knew him— was born with a strong spirit of life, love, and generosity. In his ea...

Dwight Finch Andrews, Jr., died on 18 August 2026. He was born on 2 February 1941 to Dwight Finch Andrews and Nina Nelson Andrews in Columbia, South Carolina. Dwight spent his formative years in Winte...

Charles Vernon “Charlie” Hinton, Jr., 73, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2026. Charlie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to M...

David W. Sutphin passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 56.

George M. "Chuck" Thornton, III, 69, passed away this past Sunday after a brief illness. Chuck was the son of the late George and Juanita (Angell) Thornton. Born in Alexandria, VA, he was a graduate ...

Louise was a bright light in this world and it is with deep sorrow that we must say goodbye too soon. She was so full of life and joy. She carried warmth and loving kindness in everything that she did...

Glen Lamar Wright of Lexington, South Carolina, passed to his eternal home on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Glen was born on May 26, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Fred David and Carrie (Householder) Wrig...

Colonel Robert John Halvor Anderson, U.S. Army, (Ret.) It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Colonel Robert John Halvor “Andy” Anderson on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Andy was one of the ...

Geraldine Marie Cecilia Miranda Douglas Her dash began December 28, 1945, and came to an end August 15, 2026, at the heartfelt age of 80. She was predeceased by her parents, Victor Miranda (2015) and...

Vilis Ray Armel passed on August 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on May 10, 1935, Vilis Ray Armel was a resident of Sumter, South Carolina.

Carlton Bryan, 70, passed away on August 12, 2026. Born October 10, 1955, Carlton will be remembered with deep respect and enduring gratitude by all who knew him. Known to many as “Gator Man,” he left...

Harry Lee Kiser passed on August 12, 2026, at the age of 68; he was born on May 11, 1958, and was a resident of Lexington, South Carolina.

David Stuart Schupp, age 77, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Seven Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, South Carolina, following complicatio...

Barbara “Jean” Howell Tinder Barbara “Jean” Howell Tinder, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Jean was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. Daughter of...

Nicole Adele Hamer (Ferrara), age 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 11, 2026. Nicole wa...

Kathryne Blair, born in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1934, was a lifelong South Carolinian at heart. Though life would take her beyond the Palmetto State for a time, South Carolina remained the place ...

Melvin Oscar Correa, born September 3, 1960, passed on August 9, 2026, at the age of 65. Melvin resided in Elgin, South Carolina. A Committal Service will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery,...

Marilyn Jean Nishikawa passed on August 9, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on July 12, 1944. Marilyn resided in Columbia, South Carolina.

Tina Louise Lapoint passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 50, and was born on June 7, 1976. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 21st, 2026, at Dunbar, Devine Street Chapel, from 11:30 AM -...

John Aftab Alam passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 73, having been born on October 19, 1952. John lived in Columbia, South Carolina.

Cynthia Lee Gary of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in West Columbia, South Carolina, on August 7th, 2026, at the age of 71 following her battle with liver failure. Cyn...

John Thomas "Jack" Rayel passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on August 25, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jack was an active and involved student throughout high school. He played...

COLUMBIA - A Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine G. Holmes, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with a private family burial in the church cemetery...

Erwin Cason Griffin, beloved husband of 55 years to Linda Mashburn Griffin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at home with his family. Born in Edenton, North Carolina, on March 2, ...

George Entzminger, a long time resident of Columbia, passed away early Thursday morning August 6, 2026 of complications due to age. George was 94 years old. George was a hard working family man, whose...

James McClinton Jr. passed on August 5, 2026, at the age of 73. James was a resident of Lexington, South Carolina. A Funeral Service will be held at Reid Chapel AME Church, 704 Gabriel St, Colum...

Cheryl Ann Anderson McLaughlin, RPh, passed away early Sunday morning, August 2, 2026, comforted by her family in Columbia, South Carolina, succumbing to her two-year battle with cancer. Born in Newto...

James Michael "Jim" Toman, 64, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on August 4th, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with glioblastoma. Son of...

Glenda Driggers Derrick, 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 2, 2026. Born on February 11, 1944, in Columbia, South Carolina, Glenda was the daughter of the late Luke Hau...

Bruce Edwin Tillotson passed on August 3, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on June 17, 1934, and residing in Columbia, South Carolina.

Timothy Scott Mims, 48, of Columbia, S.C. passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, after struggling with kidney and heart failure for several months. Scott was born in Charlotte to Dr. Richard Mims, Jr. a...

William Meinel Sr. passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 79.

Bette Woodall Hair October 15, 1933 – July 30, 2026 God’s Grace Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives b...

Brenda Elizabeth McNabb Lee November 8, 1943 – July 30, 2026 Lexington – Brenda Elizabeth McNabb Lee, 82, died Thursday, July 30. She passed away peacefully after more than a decade-long decline due ...

Elgin – Terry Lee Joyner, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A celebration of Terry life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Dunbar Funeral Home – Northeast Chapel, 421...

Bobby "Bob" Lee Rush, Jr., 73, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 following a courageous two-year battle with a series of health challenges. Raised in Ca...

Robert G. Ford passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 69.

Haskell Ferguson Jr. passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on September 24, 1930, he was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina.

Linda Smith Faulkner April 30, 1945 – July 26, 2026 Linda Smith Faulkner, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born in Concord, North Carolina, on April 30, 1945,...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mrs. Hulda Cochran Arant, 96, formerly of Columbia, S.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026. Hulda was born April 30, 1930, in Metter, Georgia, the young...

Phil Gordon Henderson passed on July 23, 2026, at the age of 41. Phil was a resident of Pelion, South Carolina.

Margaret Harkness Spina passed on July 23, 2026, at the age of 93, and was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina.

Madeline Fedak passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on December 8, 1938.

Margareta Cashin (nee Lindström) passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on July 22, 2026, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Uppsala, Sweden on January 9, 1945, Ma...