Columbia High School Alumni Obituaries

Alice E. Luetzel 98 of Allentown and formerly of Wescosville passed away on Thursday January 22 2026 at Phoebe Home. She was the wife of the late William G. Luetzel who passed away in 2014. Born in Schenectady New York she was the daughter of the late Nicolas and Vincenza Jane Cerniglia Alberti of S...

Jeff Himes Jr. was born February 11 1942 to Jeff and Laura Himes in Selma AL. His fatherand twin sibling passed away while he was infant. His mother remarried and raised himwith his other brothers and sisters in Selma AL. After graduating high school Jeff attendedAlabama State University on an acade...

Mr. Leroy Hill Jr affectionately known as Wee Wee was born on July 24. 1976. He was born to Ms.Betty Ashford and the late Leroy Hill Sr. On Sunday November 23 2025 Leroy peacefully departed fromthis earthly realm at Providence Northeast Hospital in Columbia South Carolina. Leroy was educated in the ...

John Allen Porter of Williston died on January 28 at the age of 94. A Graveside Service will be held at eleven oclock a.m. Saturday February 7 2026 at the Williston Cemetery with the Reverend Joseph Sanders officiating. A native of Williston John was the son of the late John Vastine Porter and the l...

Funeral services for Don C. Creech Sr. 83 of Barnwell SC Retired Sergeant of the Barnwell Police Department will be held at one oclock p.m. Friday January 30 2026 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel Williston SC with the Reverends Cliff Creech and Don McCormick officiating burial will follow in the Reed...

The funeral service for Mr. Johnny Lewis Jr. originally scheduled for Saturday January 31 2026 has been postponed to a later date due to adverse weather conditions. Johnny Lee Lewis Jr ButchPassed away on January 2 2026 at Prisma Medical Center Columbia South Carolina. The Service is scheduled for S...

Joan Rebecca Evans McCray was born in Lancaster County South Carolina May 20 1936 to her loving parents James and Nannie Mae Horton Evans. She entered eternal rest on Monday December 26 2022 at MUSC Columbia. She attended Lancaster County Schools and graduated from Barr Street High School. She f...

Sammie Lee Anderson 62 of Rock Hill South Carolina passed away at his home Tuesday March 22 2022. Sammie was the son of the late J.W. Anderson and Nancy Stevenson Anderson. Sammie was a 1978 graduate of Rock Hill High School. Sammie was a 1983 graduate of University of South Carolina Lancaster and ...

Barbara "Bobbie" M. Caughman 94 of Orangeburg SC passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was the wife of the late Dr. Marion R. Caughman. A celebration of life service will be held at 1100 am Saturday January 17 2026 at Orangeburg Lutheran Church 610 Ellis Avenue Orangeburg SC. The family will re...

Mary Louise Gray Smoak 91 of Cordova SC and widow of Richard Dean Smoak Sr. passed away on January 12 2026 at Rolling Green Village in Greenville SC following a period of declining health. The memorial service will be held on Friday January 30 2026 at 630 pm at DukesHarley Funeral Home. The visitati...

Grace Dukes Livingston 91 peacefully entered her heavenly home on December 29 2025. She was surrounded by her granddaughters who loved and cherished her dearly. Grace was born in Orangeburg SC the fifth daughter of the late Julien Leroy and Margaret Summers Dukes. She received her education in Orang...

Larry Wayne Seckinger 76 of St. Matthews SC passed away on Friday January 16 2026 following an extended illness. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday January 19 2026 from 600 pm to 800 pm at DukesHarley Funeral Home and Crematory 3379 Columbia Road Orangeburg SC 29118. Funeral ...

Heavens gateway opened Wednesday December 10 2025 at Aiken Regional Hospital and received Robert Bob Binky Banky Anthony Faust into the home God had prepared for him since August 24 1960. The legacy of Mrs. Minnie Bea Faust her son Mr. Henry Pearl Moye Faust and grandson Mr. James Henry Faust Robert...

Linton Phillips born in Atlanta Georgia on May 23 1927 passed away after a brief illness on January 24 2026. Growing up in Atlanta he was a proud graduate of Tech High School. He continued his education at the University of Georgia where he was treasurer of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. After graduating...

Mr. George Allen Brown, 78, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, departed this earthly tabernacle on Sunday January 11, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Born in Fountain Inn, South Carolina the son of the late, Milous Theodore Brown and Lenora Burnside Brown, he was educated in the publi...

Jay Jamie Tim and family Praying for you during this time. Your Mom was a special cousin to me. She will be missed by all that knew her. Blessings To Jay and all the Family I was sadden to hear of Justines passing. I met Justine when I while in high school began working Saturdays with her at Dubins....

VARNVILLE Mr. Gordon L. Rhoden Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Varnville on Tuesday morning November 25 2025 after a period of declining health following the death of his beloved wife Brenda Gail Rice Rhoden in March of this year. Their marriage was an example of true love and companionshi...

Mr. Waldo Robbie Robertson White 77 resident of Orrell Street in Yemassee and husband of Anna Casiano White passed peacefully Thursday morning January 1 2026 at his residence. Born September 6 1948 in Charlotte North Carolina Mr. White was the son of the late Charles Walker White Jr. and the late Is...

He was a son of the late Mrs. Jessie Caldwell Curry and the late Mr. Elmer Manning. Mike was born on November 18 1958 in Fairfield County South Carolina. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will be held 2 PM Sunday September 14 2025 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Great Falls South Carolina. Reve...

Due to circumstances beyond our control the memorial service for Kay Fryman has been rescheduled to Monday February 9 2026 at 1100 a.m. at St. Johns Church with a reception to follow. The Reverend Kay Kirby Fryman 79 of Florence South Carolina went peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 2...

The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Moffatt. On behalf of WatersPowell Funeral Home we extend our condolences to the Moffatt family. For questions floral orders or directions please contact Dunbar Funeral Home Devine Street Chapel in Columbia SC. Dav...

Rachel Middleton President was born on May 25 1947 in Russellville South Carolina and departed this life on January 24 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Russellville High School and received her bachelors degree from Allen University and masters degree from The Citadel...

Service for Mr. Thomas J. Duckson .72 of Columbia South Carolina Born in Columbia South Carolina the son of the late Thelma Samuels on July 23 1953. He was a graduate of Columbia High School and a die hard Lakers and Raiders fan . Thomas just enjoyed life and got alone with everyone he meet just a g...

Service for Mr. Perry Woodrow Richardson 65 of Columbia South Carolina will be held on Monday December 8 2025 at 1100 am at Brookland Baptist Church on 1066 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia South Carolina There will be a viewing Sunday from 100 to 500 pm at Pearsons Funeral Home 4508 N. Main Street Columb...

Service for Mrs. Rosa Mae Bowman 96 of Cayce South Carolina will held on Friday December 19 2025 at 1230 pm at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 1804 Wilkinson Street Cayce South Carolina burial will be at Southland Memorial Gardens 700 W. Dunbar Rd. West Columbia South Carolina. Viewing will be on Thursd...

Mr. Jesse James Miles Sr. was born on February 5 1938 in Dillon County South Carolina. He was the son of the late Gabriel Miles and Kelso Miles Sr. He was a devoted member of Magnolia A.M.E. Church in Bingham South Carolina where he helped to build the church was a founding member and lovingly known...

was born on June 5 1946 in Camden South Carolina to the late Reverend James Charles Levy Sr. and the late Rosena Belton Levy. He was the second son and the second of five children. When he was young their family moved to Cheraw South Carolina where he was raised and graduated from Long High School i...

was born May 30 1962 in Lexington South Carolina to the late Annie Lee Brunson Dozier and James Foulks. He departed this life early on Thursday July 17 2025 at Lexington Medical Center West Columbia South Carolina. Affectionately known as Dooley he graduated from BatesburgLeesville High School. He w...

Wilma was born in Maury County Tennessee to the late Milton Elvin and Edna Andrews Hardison. At a young age the family moved to Lewisburg where she lived and attended Marshall County High School. She later attended Columbia State Junior College. Wilma was the oldest of 7 children and began working a...

Herbert L. Finkelstein of Ossining NY died peacefully on January 22 at the age of 93.He is survived by Iris his beloved wife of 69 years devoted daughters Amy Jeff and Stacy Mikecherished grandsons David Anusha Daniel Anna and Brian Michelle and treasured great grandchildren Lyra George Theodore and...