Obituaries

Apr 8, 2025

Bernadette Dorothy Langhals, 75, of Columbia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2025. She was born in Lima, Ohio on October 20, 1949 to the late Victor and Lucille Verhoff.

Bernadette loved her family, was a faithful wife and loving mother of strong Christian faith, and had an immense love of Jesus...

Apr 7, 2025

James Telfer passed peacefully on April 7, 2025 at Wellmore of Lexington in Lexington, South Carolina.

He was born in Chicago Illinois to William Telfer and Alice Hill Telfer.  He was predeceased by his wife Beverly Ann Brown Telfer, and he is survived by his stepdaughter Ann Alexander.

James graduated from Northwestern University and received...

Apr 2, 2025

LTC Donald Ray Keating, U.S. Army, Retired, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving wife of 74 years and his devoted family.

Born in Bassett, Nebraska, on March 10, 1932, to Albert H. and Velma M. Keating, Don led a remarkable life defined by service, leadership, and love...

Mar 30, 2025

Albert "Al" August Bucholz, 95, of Prosperity passed away on March 30, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1929 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Zora Vandermark and Albert A. Bucholz, Sr.

Al served his country in the United States Navy for 30 years, beginning with his first assignment on the USS Nautilus as one...

Mar 29, 2025

Alden Rodney Gainey (Rodney) went home to be with his Lord on March 29, 2025. He was at home with his beloved wife of 37 years, Ann, who was by his side at the time of his passing.

Rodney was born on September 14,1933 to Marion Braddock and Coyt Gainey in Bishopville, SC. He attended St. John’s...

Mar 26, 2025

Chapin, South Carolina – Marion Levern Meetze, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service.

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Mar 25, 2025

Chapin, South Carolina – Ronnie Lee Young, an esteemed businessman, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his family.

Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on October 8, 1943, to Buren and Rosalee Young, Ron graduated from the University of South Carolina with a...

Mar 23, 2025

Mafalda Torres, 93, of West Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 9, 1931, in Ponta Grossa, Brazil,  the daughter of Emma Tallevi and Durval Rodrigues. She was a woman of remarkable strength, humor, and unwavering love for her family. A devoted...

Mar 19, 2025

Rubye died peacefully after 98 wonderful years on March 19, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, O.B. Rubye was born in Andalusia, Alabama and one of eight children born to Henry and Kate Bass.

Rubye was a spitfire, who loved her family dearly and was always ready to have a party.  She...

Mar 17, 2025

Marilyn E. Mothershed, 86, of Columbia, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1938, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to Reverend Carl Egli and Muriel Joy Egli. Marilyn, a beloved child of the King, will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Graduating from Montrose...

Mar 16, 2025

Ethel ”Marian” Haselden Webb, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home in Myrtle Beach.  Born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on November 24, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Tennyson Kenneth Haselden, Sr. and Thelma Gibson Haselden.

Marian attended Andrews High School and Columbia College. She also took numerous computer classes...

Mar 16, 2025

A service in memory of Deborah Champion Cousins of Columbia will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  The Reverend Gary Loadholdt will officiate.  The family will greet friends at a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Deborah passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  She was born...

Mar 11, 2025

Ruby Evon Hubbard 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. Ruby was a native of Graniteville, SC born May 29th, 1945, to Pauline and Robert Greene. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and Godly woman, Ruby never met a stranger. Everywhere she went she displayed the love of her Savior Jesus Christ...

Mar 10, 2025

Kenneth Harrison Lester, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025. Celebration of Life services for Ken Lester (83), will be on March 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at Ashland United Methodist Church, Columbia, SC. In honor of Ken, the family asks that friends wear garnet and black, the University of South Carolina Gamecock...

Mar 4, 2025

Mariam E. Williams, 83, of Chapin passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025.

She was born on July 25, 1941, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late M. Lloyd and Ellain M. Amick.

Mariam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending...

Mar 2, 2025

Ann King Rogers Bishop, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2025.  Born on October 3, 1938 in Church Hill, Tennessee, Ann was the daughter of Harry and Lochiel Netherland Rogers.  Her sweet Southern charm, endless patience, boundless love and kindness, and compassion towards others made anyone who knew her feel special.  She was generous with...

Mar 2, 2025

Robert "Bob" M. Westcott, aged 78, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, with Military Honors and burial to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends and loved ones starting at 10:00 AM, leading...

Mar 1, 2025

Mabel Shealy Trexler, 97, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 at Morningview Village Rehab Center in Maryville, TN.  She was pre-deceased by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Leroy Trexler, and two baby daughters Faith and Robin.

Born on May 7, 1927 in Moultrie Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willie...

Feb 28, 2025

Larry A. Yates, 83, of Lexington passed away on February 28, 2025.

A private family service will be held at Bush River Memorial Gardens.

Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 29, 1941, to Richard and Cory Yates.  He attended the University of South Carolina and was a lifelong Gamecock supporter. Alongside his brother,...

Feb 27, 2025

Allan J. Arsenault, aged 96, passed away on February 27, 2025.

Born on September 29, 1928, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, to Theophile and Bella Arsenault.

Allan was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fish and chips, clams, and a good beer.  Allan was a truck mechanic for McLeans Trucking...