OBITUARIES
Irvin Drayton
Aug 5, 2017
Obituary: Those left to cherish his fond memories are son; Lance (Jessica) Drayton of Columbia, SC; daughters, Glenda (Arnold) Robinson of Columbia, SC, Antoinette Drayton of Sumter, SC; sisters, Ruth Hampton, Edith Richardson both of Rimini, SC. 3 grandchildren. A host of loving relatives and friends all of whom will miss him dearly. Services: Funeral Service for Mr. Irving Drayton...
Henry Huggins Jr.
Aug 1, 2017
Obituary: Henry departed his life on August 1, 2017. He was born on January 10, 1932 in Calhoun County to the late Mr. Henry Huggins Sr. and the late Mrs. Bella Bonaparte Huggins. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: His loving wife Thelma Thompson Huggins of the home; one daughter Carolyn D. Thompson of St. Matthews SC.; one step...
Mary Newton Davis
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary: Mary Jayne Newton Davis was born to the late Walter and Martha Johnson Newton on November 12, 1929. On Monday July 31, 2017, God called her home. She was the eldest of four children. Mary was known as "MaryJayne" only to family and close friends. She received her early education in the public schools of Richland County. Mary Jayne...
Rev. Herbert Glisson
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary: Those left to cherish his fond memories are his wife; Ruby J. Glisson, sons; Alec R. Glisson, Mario M. Glisson, Brian L. Glisson; daughter; Avis E. Glisson, mother, Luefenia Montgomery Glisson; sisters; Mary (Frank) Sanders, Lue Richardson, Janet(Johnny)Williams, Ivory Mitchell, Estell (Emmanuel) Moore, Sarah (Lawrence) Small, a honorary brother; Leroy (Rev. Dr. Mary) Glisson; along with a host of...
Leola Mobley
Jul 29, 2017
Services: Funeral Service for Mrs. Leola Mobley will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Peter Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Bush River Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Mobley will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service for public viewing. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at JP Holley Funeral Home Columbia Chapel
Willie James Mccray
Jul 28, 2017
Obituary: Those left to cherish his fond memories are his daughters: Kesha M. Player and Avonnie N. Player; one grandchild, Teondre J. Cooper; two sisters; Linda (Levern) Gamble, and Pearle M. Epps; three brothers; Luke (Linda) McCray, Benjamin (Elizabeth) McCray and Monroe (Mary Ann) McCray: three sisters-in-law; Georganna McCray-Johnson, Shirley (Albert) Gardner and Phyllis Durant; three brothers-in-law: Charles Durant, Charley...
Willie Thomas
Jul 28, 2017
Obituary: Mr. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shirley B. Thomas; son, Gregory D. Thomas; daughter, Lavida W. Thomas; brothers, Arthur Thomas, Roosevelt (Mae Ollie) Thomas; Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. Services: Funeral Service for Mr. Willie Thomas will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 2,...
Aaron Collins
Jul 27, 2017
Services: Funeral Service for Mr. Aaron Collins will be held 11:00 am Friday Aug. 4, 2017 at the JP Holley Funeral Home Columbia Chapel. Visitation for Mr. Aaron Collins will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at JP Holley Funeral Home Columbia Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm Friday Aug. 4, 2017 at...
Susie Mae Isaac
Jul 27, 2017
Services: Funeral Service for Ms. Susie Mae Isaac will be held at 11:00am Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Progressive Believers Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Isaac will be placed in the Church one hour prior for public viewing.
Sydni Mcmillan Collins
Jul 27, 2017
Services: Visitation for Mrs. Sydni Collins will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at JP Holley Funeral Home Columbia Chapel. Memorial Service for Mrs. Sydni Collins will be held 3:00 pm Friday Aug. 4, 2017 at Bethel AME Church (Woodrow St. Columbia)
Scott Edwin Tyler Sr
Jul 24, 2017
Obituary: Died Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 60. Born in Victorville, CA, he was a son of the late Paul Tyler and Elizabeth Sonken. Scott retired from the US Army after twenty years of service. Scott was of the Baptist Faith. Scott is survived by his son Scott Edwin Tyler, Jr. of Lacey, WA and daughter Synthia...
Walter Robinson
Jul 23, 2017
Obituary: Walter Robinson [87], peacefully passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. He is survived by his sons Jerome Robinson, Sr, Maurice Robinson, and Jimmy Taylor, and daughters: Varria Robinson, Cynthia Bell, and Nevada Bracey. He was predeceased by daughters: Doris Elliott and Naomi White. Services: Funeral Service for Mr. Walter Robinson will be held...
Christopher James Watkins
Jul 22, 2017
Obituary: Chris was well known in high school for his three times SC State Wrestling Championship with Lugoff-Elgin High School, and being the first state champion there.He enjoyed fishing, golfing, teaching his granddaughter how to ride her bike, and painting (birdhouses in particular). Chris passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Born August 2, 1973 in Columbia, he was the...
Alford Goodwin Jr.
Jul 22, 2017
Obituary: Mr. Goodwin leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Sonya Goodwin; two children, Alford (Preshus) Goodwin, Donnell Goodwin; Mother, Sarah Francis Goodwin; one brother, David (Ernestine) Goodwin; sisters, Yvonne Goodwin, Princetta Goodwin; Mother in law, Betty Heyward; Six grandchildren, Donnel, Alford IV, Aaron, A'nya, Donnell Jr., and Eric. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and...
