Thomas Walter Hinson
Aug 31, 2024
Thomas Walter Hinson died after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s on August 31, 2024. He was 82 years old and had resided at CM Tucker Veterans Home for the last 4 years. He was the son of Raymond and Ollie Mae Hinson. Tom was an Air Force Veteran, worked in construction and retired from Meade WestVaco paper mill in Charleston,...
Larry E. Caprani
Aug 31, 2024
Larry E. Caprani, 81, of Columbia, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born in Keystone, West Virginia, on March 23, 1943, he was the son of Sam and Louise Maynard Caprani. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Christian. Larry was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church, and community....
Patricia (Patty) Edith Horn
Aug 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Edith Horn, of Columbia, who died at 86 years old. She passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home surrounded by family and friends. Patty was born in Pageton, West Virginia on November 20, 1937, to Robert Jefferson Sage and Nettie Henry Sage. She was...
Joseph (Joe) M. Kern
Aug 27, 2024
Joseph (Joe) M. Kern, 98, passed away from natural causes in the evening of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence at Sunrise Senior Living in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had recently celebrated his 98th birthday with all his surviving children and several friends. Joe was born July 6, 1926, in Suffolk, Virginia. He along with his four siblings, Jean...
Anderson B. Cooper, Jr.
Aug 22, 2024
Anderson B. Cooper, 90, passed peacefully in his home on August 22, 2024 from dementia surrounded by family. Known as Pete by all who knew him (or Cooper , Cowboy, and Angel Pie by his wife Julie), he was a kind man who loved his family fiercely. Pete grew up in Columbia and Winnsboro and talked frequently about his boyhood...
Cecil Avon England
Aug 21, 2024
Cecil England, 87, of Lexington South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 18, 1937, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Cecil led a life marked by dedication, integrity and devotion to those he loved. Cecil was a proud graduate of both Cumberland College and Lincoln Memorial University. He built a successful 40- year...
Brandon Keshaun Martin
Aug 19, 2024
Brandon Keshaun Martin, 19, of Chapin, passed away suddenly on Monday August 19, 2024. He was born on July 17, 2005, to Albert B. Austin and Tina Hope Martin. Brandon attended Lexington-Richland School District 5 schools including Chapin High School. He was an athlete and played soccer and basketball for Riverland Hills Baptist Church. He also participated in mixed martial...
Althea Jones
Aug 15, 2024
Althea M. Jones, 93, of Topsham, Maine passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her home in the company of her loving family. Althea was born in Tioga, Illinois on May 19, 1931, daughter of Elmer and Harriet (Dooley) Brookshire. Althea was married to the love of her life Tom Jones in 1948. She went on to raise five...
Roger Dale Drawdy, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Services for Roger Dale Drawdy, Sr., 70, of 109 Terra Drive, Lexington, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Taylor Street Baptist Church, 1000 Hafley Court, Cayce, SC. The service will be officiated by Sherwood Tidwell and Almond Chavis. Mr. Drawdy died Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of...
William Stroud Workman
Aug 10, 2024
William Stroud Workman, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina, was called home to God on August 10th, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Visitation will be prior to the service for family and friends – Gamecock attire is encouraged! Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16th, at Temples-Halloran on 5400 Bush River Road in Columbia...
Jimmy Cook
Aug 6, 2024
Jimmy Cook, 84, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born to James H. and Alice Cooper Cook in Robbinsville, North Carolina on August 5, 1940. Jimmy proudly served 20+ years in the United States Army. He retired in 1977 as a Sergeant First Class (SFC). Jimmy attended Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Irmo, SC. Survivors...
Geraldine Stephenson Durant
Aug 6, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry or GG” Stephenson Durant, 84, of Irmo, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born to James Aubrey Stephenson and Lacy White Stephenson in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 24, 1940. Gerry graduated from Garner High School and earned an Associate degree in Secretarial Sciences at Peace College. While she had a variety of careers, her...
Maxie Booker
Aug 6, 2024
Maxie Wilcher Booker, 93, of Cayce, SC, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Midville, Georgia, Maxie was a force her entire life, admired by everyone who knew her for her generosity and work ethic, and for overcoming humble beginnings to make a comfortable life she was proud of. She entered the workforce early, spending most of her...
John Henry Holladay, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
John Henry Holladay, Jr., 101, of Irmo, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born to the late John Henry Holladay, Sr. and Ruth Flanders Holladay on April 7, 1923, in Gable, SC. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Johnstone Holladay and son, John Michael Holladay, Sr. John was a decorated WWII pilot with distinguished...
Paul K. Anderson, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Paul Kenneth Anderson Jr., 72, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on March 26, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paul graduated from Holston High School as well as the University of Tennessee. He had lifelong passions for Tennessee Volunteer football and American history. Paul loved to recount stories about his family and his childhood. He was...
Walter F. Nawrocki
Aug 1, 2024
Walter F. Nawrocki, 89, of Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on August 1, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. He was born on July 9, 1935 in Belvidere, NJ, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Tomczyk Nawrocki. Walt graduated from Belvidere High School in 1954. He was employed with McLean Packaging in Nazareth,...
Deborah Ruth Shuler
Aug 1, 2024
Deborah Ruth Shuler, 70, of Columbia, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born in Columbia on January 30, 1954, to the Reverend Dallas and Sara Watts Goff. Deborah retired after a career in IT Support from AFLAC. Deborah would lose herself in her yard. She loved being outside...
Loretta G. Sercy
Jul 30, 2024
Loretta Gardner Sercy, 80, of Columbia, departed this earthly life on July 30, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1944, in Columbia, to Al Gardner and Julia Kaiser Gardner. Loretta was a product of Richland School District One schools, graduating from the old Columbia High School, Class of 1962. Following high school, she received both her undergraduate and graduate...
Gerald James Smith
Jul 28, 2024
Gerald James Smith, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina met his Lord and Savior face-to-face on Sunday, July 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at Riverland Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 pm; with visitation starting at the church at Noon. Entombment will follow the service at Temples-Halloran, Bush River Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smith was born...
Myrna M. Ragsdale
Jul 25, 2024
Myrna Mae Ragsdale (Driggers) passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the age of 97. She was the widow of Roy Ragsdale. Myrna (aka “MeeMaw”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She leaves behind two sons, Kim and Stan, six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her oldest son, Gary. She graduated from Southern...
