W Columbia, SC Obituaries

Colonel George “Alston” Gore, 79, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on November 11, 2026, Veterans Day, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on June 5, 1947, in Dillon, S...

Graveside service for Margaret Jennings Talbert Watson will be held Friday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Churchyard. The family will receive friends immediately following the s...

Master Sergeant Jerry Leverne Edwards (U.S. Army, Ret.) Master Sergeant Jerry Leverne Edwards, U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away on the 7th of November leaving behind a legacy of distinguished service, c...

Carol Ann Bishop, 75, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026. Born July 6, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James Wesley Lee and Ma...

Emily Kiser May was the youngest of four children born on May 29,1963 to her parents Frances McIntosh and Donald Edward Kiser. She was raised in Lincoln County, North Carolina. She is predeceased by h...

Runette Louthian, born October 12, 1934, in Greeleyville, SC and lived a life filled with love, lifelong friendships, adventure, family, and wonderful memories. Runette grew up in a small house in th...

Dr. Jacques M. Rathle, 93, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the son of the late Michael Rathle and Marie Gregoriou Rathle. He received his...

Silke Karla Vinyard, 59, died on Friday, November 6, 2026. Silke was born in Paderborn, Germany on May 11, 1967, to the late Lewis W. Robinson and Karin G. Baker. A graduate of Richland Northeast Hi...

Sandra Joan Kates, 79, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Joan's life was one filled with love, family, and the simple j...

Retired Global Methodist pastor William R. Bouknight, born on June 20, 1941, died on November 4, 2026. During his active ministry of 41 years, he served the following United Methodist churches and cha...

In Loving Memory of Robin Naomi Jackson Heaton Robin Naomi Jackson Heaton, age 64, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted...

Allen J. Jewler passed on November 3, 2026, at the age of 91.

James “Jimmy” Monroe Browder. Jr., of West Columbia, SC, passed away to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was born in Columbia, SC, on November 27, 1952, to the late James Monroe Browd...

Monika Margarete Caruso (nee Deutsch), 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed by those whose l...

John passed away on November 2, 2026. He was born on June 15th, 1938. John was 88. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Fay B. Boie, son, Alvin E. Boie (Rebecca), step-daughter Lisa M. Bird, gran...

Minnie Catherine "Cathy" McPherson August 15, 1944 – October 31, 2026 Minnie Catherine McPherson, better known as Cathy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 82. B...

Marcella Pettine Blease Rodgers was born in L'Aquila, Italy on October 28, 1929, to Pietro and Alice Pettine. She later moved to Rome, Italy with her parents, where they lived during WWII. After Italy...

Deborah Edwards, 66, passed away on October 30, 2026. Born July 24, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina, Deborah lived in Lexington, South Carolina, and will be remembered with deep respect and enduri...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Alexander White, affectionately known as Chuck, departed this life on October 30, 2026. Born on May 1, 1968, in Akron, Ohio, Chuck w...

COLUMBIA - Jacqueline Sue Bowman Heckel, age 100, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters, Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Col....

In Loving Memory of Joy Joy Wilson of West Columbia, passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and quiet strength. For 54 years, Joy shared a loving marriage with ...

COLUMBIA - A memorial service for Minister Jeffery A. Kraus, 70, will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2026, at Ephesians 3:20 Church (Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garners Ferry Road), w...

James Robert Hinnant May 12, 1951 – October 27, 2026 James Robert Hinnant, 75, passed away on October 27, 2026. Born on May 12, 1951, in Charleston, South Carolina, James was raised and deeply love...

Sylvia Faye Hurlbert, 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Born in Annville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Miller Houser and stepfather, Paul Houser. She was a gradu...

LOIS MAXINE GONSER MATTSON, daughter of Charles and Prudence (Belknap) Gonser, entered into this world in a birthing house in Canton, Ohio, on January 19, 1923. She was blessed at birth with an innate...

Elmer L Warner Jr. passed on October 16, 2026, at the age of 73, and was born on October 16, 1953. Elmer lived in Lexington, South Carolina.

Willia Mae Hill was born on October 27, 1941, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to the late Johnie Edwin and Ruth Mae Hill. To her friends she was affectionately known as “Mae”, but to her siblings she was ...

Evelyn Lindler Campbell, 93, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. To honor the life she lived and the legacy she left, the family will hold vis...

Florence Teresa Skelly was born on January 18, 1931, and passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she carried those roots with her throughout a li...

Eric Michael Weese passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving parents. Eric was a lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina. He worked in the hospitality and foodservice...

Ida B. Funderburk, age 76, passed away on October 25, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Donald Funderburk. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Born in Pageland, SC, she ...

OBITUARY CHARLES ARTHUR POLLARD Charles Arthur Pollard passed away at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Charles was born May 13, 1935, in Washington, D.C., ...

Thomas Henry Eleazer of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 23, 2026. Tommy was born on April 14, 1934 in Sumter, SC to James Malcolm and Cora Westbrook ...

Leilah “Joyce” Waters of Cayce, SC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was born in Columbia, SC, and was the daughter of Walter A. and Leilah Mae Bledsoe. She graduated from Br...

William Patrick Tangney of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 at the age of 81. He was born on October 7, 1945 to Raymond and Gaynell Tangney in Worcester, Massachu...

Mary Ellen Miller Cook passed away on Wednesday October 21,2026 peacefully at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Otis and Gladys Lucas Miller. She was predeceased by her husband, James...

Barbara Ann Bostrom, 78, died October 21, 2026. Born July 3, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota, she later moved to Mason, Michigan, where she went through Holt schools. In the late 80’s, she moved to Hilton...

Service for Pierrene “Pi” Kornahrens Johnson, 77, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Andrews Baptist Church. Dr. Ronald D. “Dee” Vaughan will officiate. The family will recei...

Delores R. Church, 86, beloved mother, passed away and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Lexington, SC. She was born in Lugoff, SC on March 14, 1940. She was the daughter of th...

Karen Gail Loflen of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in Columbia on November 20, 1953, to Lester Albert “Buck” Loflen and Kathryn “...

Benjamin Green, beloved husband, son, father, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2026. Ben fought a valiant fight against comorbidity. He leaves behind family and friends ...

Mary Louise Dowell passed on October 19, 2026, at the age of 81. Mary Louise Dowell was born on November 11, 1944, and was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina.

Jordan “Mike” Carrison Waite, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, service, perseverance, generosity, and devotion to his family. Born on July ...

Sandra Duni Euster, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 12, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the...

Alice Jesse passed on October 17, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on September 21, 1936 in Palmyra, IL, Alice lived in West Columbia, South Carolina. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3...

Nancy Thomas Rentz, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 15, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1952, in Fairfax, South Carolina, to Lenwood Rize...

Flonise R. Brown, 89, passed away on October 16, 2026, with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held on November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia. Re...

William David DeNoncour, 90, of Blythewood, SC, passed away at home peacefully on October 14, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. William, (Bill) was born on June 15, 1936 in Providence, RI to par...

COLUMBIA - A funeral service for Lt. Col. Jerald “Jerry” Edward Daniels Sr. (U.S. Army, Ret.), 83, will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chap...

David Jerome Herman passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 71. Born March 30, 1955, David was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina.