Eva B. Wilbur
Aug 11, 2020
COLUMBIA—Eva Lena Bragg Wilbur, 91, of Columbia, passed away on August 11, 2020. Eva was born September 27, 1928, in Bragg, West Virginia (formerly Abraham, WV) to Willie Hazzard Bragg and Mary Elsie Plumley.Eva grew up with two sisters and two brothers.After graduating from high school, Eva moved to Beckley, WV to work.There, she met her husband, Bob Wilbur. Shortly...
Louise Calvert
Aug 5, 2020
The graveside service for Louise Gary Calvert, 69, of Lexington, will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Bush River Memorial Gardens.Reverend Ken Stafford will officiate the service. Louise was born on November 24, 1950, in Plainfield, NJ.She passed away on August 5, 2020, at Self Memorial Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.Louise was the daughter of...
Georgia Vakos
Aug 2, 2020
West Columbia – Georgia Vakos went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020, just 13 days before her 100th birthday. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1920, to Greek immigrants, the late Peter Rouches, and Antonia Burnazos Rouches. She was the oldest and only girl of six children, with five younger brothers who all...
William "Bill" Ralph Feagin
Aug 2, 2020
COLUMBIA—William “Bill” Ralph Feagin, 82 entered eternal rest on August 2, 2020. Born in Batesville, Arkansas, on February 10, 1938, he is the son of the late Ralph Douglas Feagin and Mary Ritchie Rice Feagin. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 57 years, Patricia “Patsy” Nunn Feagin; his two sons, William Feagin and James...
Betty Elliott Jaco
Jul 28, 2020
Betty Elliott Jaco, 83 of Irmo, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.Born August 28, 1936, in Conway, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Gatlin and Bessie Hardwick Elliott.Betty retired from Ag First as a Service Employee Benefit Manager after many years of service.She loved to travel and loved living on Lake Murray.Betty was a member of...
Jack Lee Conger
Jul 26, 2020
On Sunday, July 26, 2020, the Conger family lost their hero, their backbone, and the patriarch of the family, Jack Lee Conger, 75, of Leesville, SC.Jack passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents John F. Conger and Virginia Rose Smith Conger, on April 15, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio.Mr. Conger proudly served his country in the...
Sallie Simmons Fravel
Jul 22, 2020
Chapin- On Tuesday, July 22, 2020 God called our beautiful, beloved Sallie Simmons Fravel to come away with Him to her eternal heavenly home free from pain and suffering. Sallie Courtney Simmons was born on November 25, 1941 in West Point, Georgia to Elizabeth McClary Simmons and Shelton Coleman Simmons. Sallie attended Westminster School in Atlanta, Georgia. She received a...
Doris Laverne Wilbur
Jul 19, 2020
Doris was born on August 28, 1940, in Sercy, Arkansas, the daughter of Rubert and Lorean Cotton Thompson.She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1958, married and moved to West Columbia, SC. While in High School she enjoyed playing basketball and telling these stories all through her life.She was active in church as a Sunday School Teacher and...
Ray L. Bloxom
Jul 18, 2020
COLUMBIA—Captain Ray Lagene Bloxom, USMC (Retired) entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2020. Born in Charleston, IL, on May 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Ray William Bloxom and Nellye Idelle Jarvis Bloxom. He is survived by his daughter, Kimette K. Amodio (Wade); son, Kelly K. Bloxom (Tanya); sister, Joy Fink; grandchildren, Jade Amodio, Mason Bloxom,...
Betsey Sipple Ellis
Jul 17, 2020
Betsey Sipple Ellis, 92, wife of F. Earl Ellis, Sr., died on Friday, July 17, 2020. Born December 20, 1927, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Sipple, Sr. and Mary Holtzmuller Sipple. Betsey grew up in the Hollywood-Rose Hill area and attended Columbia city schools. She then attended Converse College and graduated from the...
Rebecca Ann Wafler
Jul 15, 2020
CHAPIN—The graveside service for Rebecca Ann Wafler, 71, of Chapin will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Rebecca was born in Mobile, Alabama on July 3, 1949, and passed away on July 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Fred James Russell and Lorraine Wilhoit Russell.Rebecca was a member...
Elizabeth E. Bradstreet
Jul 15, 2020
COLUMBIA—A love for education---whether in the classroom, pointing out the history of castles for fellow tourists in Scotland or a fast-moving board game with the “Crazy Eights” --- defined Liz Bradstreet. Elizabeth Earney Bradstreet, 71, passed away after a long illness on July 15, 2020, leaving a legacy to cherish for husband Les, friends ranging from those close to her...
Marcia E. Amick-Ellerman
Jul 14, 2020
Marcia E. Amick-Ellerman, age 63, of Irmo, S.C. passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.She was born in Columbia, S.C., to Betty Bessent Amick and the late David R. Amick. She attended Columbia High School.Marcia was a lifelong member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church Marcia is survived by her husband William (Bill) Ellerman of 24 years, step children: Ericka Preble (David),...
Donley Dean Freshwater
Jul 10, 2020
COLUMBIA—Donley Dean Freshwater, 87, of Columbia, South Carolina died Friday, July 10, 2020.Born in Ottumwa, IA, March 22, 1933, he was the son of Mary (Mather) Freshwater and Harvey L. Freshwater. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Theresa (Macuk), of Columbia; son, Eric, and granddaughter, Sydney of Seneca, SC, and son, Christopher, daughter-in-law Joey (Goddard); grandchildren,...
Dorothy Amick Lever
Jul 9, 2020
IRMO—Dorothy Amick Lever, 77, of Irmo, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.She was born in Columbia, SC on October 19, 1942, to the late AJ George Amick and Earline Wicker Amick. Dorothy was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in White Rock and a graduate of Irmo High School.She dedicated over 30 years in the Accounting Department at South...
Pamela C. Atchley
Jul 7, 2020
Pamela C. Atchley, 58, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.Pamela was born on March 8, 1962 in Abilene, TX to Beatrice Murray Collins and the late Clyde Collins. Surviving are her mother, Beatrice Collins; sister, Kim Owens; two nieces, Ashley Hawn (Tom) and Jessica Owens; grand-nephew, Brady Hawn; friend and companion, Howard “Chuck” Hinson.She was preceded in...
Roy E. Amick,
Jul 6, 2020
Irmo – Roy E. Amick, Sr., 90, passed on to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born in Columbia, SC on August 24, 1929, to Eugene Evans Amick and Bessie Mae Taylor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years of marriage, Elizabeth “Lib” Graham Amick, and his sister Janie Mae...
Redick Copeland Loring
Jul 5, 2020
Redick Copeland Loring November 22, 1944-July 5, 2020 LEXINGTON—Redick Copeland Loring went to the Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 5, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Ron Loring; sisters, Debra Temples (Jesse), and Jan Westmoreland; brother, Michael Copeland (Sue);nephews, Jacob (Brooke) Temples, Alex Temples, Justin (Karen) French, Brian (Halsey) French, Justin (Tiffany) Westmoreland and Luke Copeland and nieces, Jessica...
Sandra Frick-Helms
Jul 5, 2020
Sandra Frick-Helms, PhD., RN– a respected academic, dedicated play therapist, and beloved wife, mother, sister, and Nonnah – passed away July 5, 2020, in Columbia. Born on Feb. 2, 1942, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Sandi was the daughter of the late Lt. Colonel Charles Kenneth Buckwalter and Mrs. Mildred Ann Buckwalter. A gifted teacher and advocate for children, she was...
Ray A. Martin
Jul 5, 2020
Chapin—Mr. Ray Alfred Martin, 70, of Chapin was born in Columbia on November 6, 1949, and passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Alfred Martin and Eula Wilson Martin.Ray excelled as an athlete and was a Sports Star in Baseball and Basketball for...
