W Columbia, SC Obituaries

Betty Anne Farmer passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 14, 1943, Betty lived in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Ragane Caraway Williams passed on June 15, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on February 22, 1977, Ragane was a resident of Leesville, South Carolina.

Ralph “Hank” Collins passed from death into eternal life on June 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Collins Sr.; his mother, Mary Collins Harrison; and his stepfather, Dan Harriso...

James L. Richburg, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born October 5, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina, he was a son of the late...

Carolyn James Winberry passed on June 14, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on August 28, 1931. Carolyn lived in Athens, Georgia.

Mary Alice Martin, born on December 10, 1957, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, was a devoted nurse, loving sister, and cherished friend. Daughter of the late Richard Mather Martin and Dorothy Marie Schroede...

Bobbie Jean Coursey Futch, 80, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2026. Born February 10, 1946, in Metter, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Asbury Coursey and Claudia Kemp Coursey....

Dan Charles Vismor, 90, of Columbia, S.C. passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was the son of the late Dan and Ruth Vismor. He was predeceased by his brother, Doyle Vismor and his son, Dan Char...

Martha Ann Sullivan passed on June 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on August 25, 1937, Martha Ann Sullivan was a resident of Camden, South Carolina.

John was the second son born to Ambers Lee and Elizabeth Gold Bolin in Gaffney, SC. He was often described as “a boy of high adventure”. His constant delight in learning about life’s bounteous opport...

Today we honor the life and legacy of Gilbert “Butch” Wallace, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Butch is ...

Thomas G. Faulds, 84, died peacefully on June 9, 2026 in Columbia, SC. A dedicated patriot, decorated veteran, and visionary insurance executive Tom lived a life defined by duty, honor, and steadfast ...

Doris Ann Pate Cox, born March 15, 1937, in Charleston, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of Glyde Pate and Luerene Pate, and a dev...

Jane Grabman Shilts passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 104, having been born on June 14, 1921, and residing in Columbia, South Carolina. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Vang; grandsons, Er...

Victor Levern Roberts passed on May 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on August 24, 1935, Victor lived in Stuart, Florida.bady

Judith Anne Williams passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on June 9, 1938, Judith lived in Lexington, South Carolina.

Ladislao S. Lopez, born on September 6, 1935, in Leyte, Philippines, passed away on June 4, 2026. A dedicated family man, Mr. Lopez graduated from the University of San Carlos in 1960 with a Bachelor...

Joseph Dancy Jr., 79, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C., following a long illness. Born Jan. 30, 1947, in Glen Daniel, W.Va., Joe was the son of the lat...

A Life Well Lived Dr. William “Bill” Henry Whitaker, Jr. February 20, 1967- June 3, 2026 "Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23 Dr. William “Bill” H. Whitaker, Jr. was born on Februa...

Our beautiful, brilliant, sweet gift from God, Amanda, went home to be with our Lord too soon. Her life was a beautiful, bittersweet story full of love and memories that will live in the hearts of all...

Beverly Elizabeth Hobby, age 84, passed away on May 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on April 3,...

Kathy Craft, 68, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2026. Born June 29, 1957, Kathy will be remembered with deep respect and enduring gratitude by all who knew and loved her. Th...

Mary Willis Hellams passed away on May 31, 2026, at her home in Columbia after a brief illness. She lived her 79 years as an industrious , strong woman of deep faith. She was happiest when quietly do...

COLUMBIA - Susan Joyce Lonz Swick passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Norwalk, Ohio on August 23, 1945 to Clifford and Marian Lonz, Sue was the youngest of five in a close-knit family, atte...

LEXINGTON - A memorial service for Claude Joseph Zimmerman, 96, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church memorial garden. A receptio...

COLUMBIA - A graveside service for Nadine Helen Muns Rucker, 91, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Olympia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Mon...

Judith Ann Daly passed away on May 28, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina after a short but valiant fight against heart disease. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Cleo and Carl Green, Judy grew ...

Maria Louise Mollohan, of Columbia, SC, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born in Riverhead, New York, on October 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Carl Richard Mollohan, Sr. and Maddalena ...

Paul Zeigler Bennett, 86, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully May 27th surrounded by his family. He was born March 25, 1940 to Clyde Robert Bennett and Emily Spann Zeigler Bennett. He is survive...

Mildred (Micky) Lee Steen Gardner Lowman, 80, of Irmo SC, promoted peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26, 2026. Micky was born on May 25, 1946 in White Oak, Chest...

Thomas Raymond Barstow was born on April 11, 1953, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and passed away on May 25, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was surrounded by family. Tom devoted 35 years to the No...

Martha Cooper Kyzer, 92, of Rocky Grove, South Carolina, passed away in peace Sunday, May 24, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on June 16, 1933 to Rosa and Felder Cooper. Martha ...

Richard Sellers Paulling died on May 21, 2026 at the age of 85. Richard was born in Columbia, SC, and was the son of Francis Milton Paulling and Frances (Walker) Paulling. Richard graduated from Colu...

Aaron Franklin Lyn Aycock, age 26, passed away on May 26, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Aaron was deeply loved by his family, friends, and all who had the privile...

William James Cavanaugh, known to his family and friends as Jim, was born on July 5, 1943 in Montclair, NJ to William and Nettie Cavanaugh. With a father serving in the United States Army, Jim grew up...

Gregory Lynn Barnes passed away on May 25, 2026 after a brief illness. Greg was a native of Hampton Roads, Virginia. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Fairmont, West Virginia. His family moved from...

Jefferson Hunt Graydon, 69, took his own life on May 24, 2026, at his home in Columbia, South Carolina. Jeff’s family has chosen to include the cause of his death in the hopes that it may help to redu...

William Lester Brannon, Jr. (“Bill”), a physician, teacher, Naval officer, mentor to generations of physicians and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, died peacefully on Memorial ...

Marsha Stettler Humphries passed away peacefully at home on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, after an 80-day illness. Born in Fostoria, Ohio on September 24, 1935, her family later moved down to Missi...

Andrew (Andy) Paul Jensen, 70, of Elgin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife Georgiann...

Josie Mae Jones Mims passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on May 22, 2026. She was the oldest of 5, born to the late Johnny J. and Velta Cozetta H. Jones. She was born in Sunbright, TN. While the f...

Kay A Caneup, 61, of Gilbert passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born in Melbourne, Florida on June 15, 1964 to the late Wesley N and Carolyn Allen Caneup. She is survived by a brother, Cur...

Ola Yvonne Adams passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on May 20, 1936. Ola Yvonne Adams was a resident of Elgin, South Carolina.

COLUMBIA - A memorial service for Edward “Ed” M. Simpson, 70, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. There will be food and fellowship follo...

Dr. Joseph William Taber, Jr.’s journey began on October 3, 1932 ironically in the town of Prosperity, SC. He was the third son of desperately impoverished parents, Joe and Lucille Taber. He had two ...

David Lindsay Lewis passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 54, having been born on November 27, 1971, and residing in Lexington, South Carolina.

Judith Ellen Bjorn Aucoin, 89, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on January 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Warren Albert Bjorn and Agne...

COLUMBIA - A celebration of life for Randal A “Randy” Nicklas, 75, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29th at Dunbar Funeral Home at Devine Street Chapel. Following the service, please join th...

Rev. Roy Stanley Hughes, “Paw Paw”, 86, of Prosperity, SC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on May 19, 2026. He was born to Mack Clark Hughes and Nina Mae Stamper in Hensley, W...

Columbia — A memorial service for Joie Godfrey Solomon, 70, will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, located at 3926 Devine Street. A rece...