Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Marvin L. Graham, 88, passed away on February 22, 2025.

Services will be private.

Feb 22, 2025

James Thomas Lewis, Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Union United Methodist Church in Irmo, with a graveside service following at Bush River Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. on...

Feb 13, 2025

Cynthia Irick Temples, age 79, daughter of Ophelia and Nathaniel Irick, died peacefully on February 13, 2025 after a short illness.

She graduated from Elloree High School in 1963 and continued her education at the University of South Carolina, where she graduated in 1966. She met her future husband, John C. Temples, while completing her student teaching...

Feb 13, 2025

We lost George Scoff on Thursday February 13, 2025 after a series of health challenges. The family is grateful to Dr.'s Greg Fulcher and Steve Madden and their respective staff for the love and care they showed. George, 86, was born on August 16, 1938 to the late George Scoff, Sr. and Elizabeth Cesar Scoff.

Celebration of...

Feb 12, 2025

Constantine "Deanie" Angelo Kokolis, 79, of Columbia, SC, passed away on February 12, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at Noon on Saturday March 1, 2025 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Bush River Memorial Gardens with entombment to follow. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service in the mausoleum chapel. He was...

Feb 11, 2025

Charles Gary Sullivan of Lexington, went to be with our beloved mother while being surrounded by each of his loving children.

Gary was born in Oakley, Idaho on September 22, 1935 and graduated high school from Oakley Academy.  Gary served his country in the Airforce for 4 years and was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base when...