Columbia High School Alumni Obituaries

DeAsia Auraiona was born on an extremely cold Sunday, January 16, 1994, in Hartsville, SC, to Octavus Michelle Brown-Williams and the late Frederick Dix. DeAsia was a loving, kind, and fun person, actually a jokester. She was a brilliant soul with a vibrant spirit. DeAsia’s affectionate smile would ...

We gather in loving remembrance of Joseph Bright III, affectionately known as “Buddy,” a man of quiet nobility, gentle humor, and steady faith. Born on January 31, 1950, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Bright Jr. and Fannie Mae Virgil Bright, Buddy was shaped early by strong family...

Pastor William Rogers, Sr. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” —II Corinthians 5:7Pastor William Rogers, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God, transitioned peacefully from this life to his heavenly home on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his l...

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...

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...

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...

On behalf of me and my family condolences to our beloved brotherneighbor who definitely will be miss dearly by sooo many..I watch you grow up and Im proud of the man you became .I still remember the little boy next door who never back down to anyone and was a joy to be around ..dear Lord please take...

To the White and Gibbs family theres not enough words to describe my feelings when I learned of the passing of my dear friend Vermell . Vermell attended dialysis on the same day that I did except she came midday and I came in the morning . Jesse would always walk her in and sit with her until time f...

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...

Mrs. Emmily "Emma" Duncan Orr was born in Barnwell South Carolina on July 6 1946 to the late Farrell and Pauline Duncan. She was called home to eternal rest on Saturday October 18 2025 at Lexington Medical Center. Emma was an avid supporter of Bamberg Ehrhardt High School Red Raiders football progra...

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...

Rita Bernadette Joe 63 of La Plata Maryland peacefully departed this life on December 5 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30 1962 in Rocky Mount Virginia to Dr. Frank L. Joe Jr. and Rev. Shirley L. Joe. Rita accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age at Holy Trinity Ba...

Janet Mary Reinhardt passed away Sunday January 4 2026 in Hampton Virginia. Janet was born June 25 1946 in New York City the third of four children to Rose M. Kuczma and Andrew J. Kuczma. Janet was a 1964 graduate of Eastchester High School in Eastchester NY and earned an undergraduate degree from C...

Theodore James Widgeon quietly answered the Masters call on November 30 2025 with his beloved daughter by his side. He was born to Victoria and William Widgeon in 1929 at the beginning of the Great Depression. As a toddler his Aunt LenaWidgeon Brokenborough became his guardianmother until adulthood ...

Ophelia Mae Hicks Born December 23 1923 in Elams NC the third child to the late Bishop David H Hicks and Queen Lawson Hicks. She Accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was educated in the Warren County School System graduating from John R Hawkins High School in 1944. She said that even as a chil...

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Earnestine GrayNovember 14, 1947 – July 23,2025With deep love and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Earnestine Gray announces her peaceful transition from this life. Born on November 14, 1947, in Stringtown, Mississippi to the late Joseph Wright Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wigfield) ...

Patricia Romaine Brown 75 of Chesterfield Virginia was born on October 19 1949 in Sparta Virginia to the late Robert and Lilly Saunders. On September 22 2025 Patricia affectionately known as Teecee quietly departed this life and entered eternal rest. Patricia was educated at Union High School in Bow...

Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. on Sunday January 18 2026 at First Baptist Church in Dean. Interment will follow at Dean Cemetery under the direction of Owens and Brumley of Henrietta. Bob was born on January 31 1934 to the late Paul W. and Zedda Butler Reece in Marshalltown Iowa. He gradu...

Robert Bob Kent Koelle age 79 of Murfreesboro TN passed away on January 4 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro TN. A native of Columbia Maryland Bob was born on August 1 1946 in Philadelphia PA to the late Richard Carl Koelle and Evelyn Newbold Smith Lee Koelle. A skilled tradesman Bob was known fo...

Lynn Holladay Bagley of Chattanooga TN was joyfully reunited with her Savior on October 25 2025 at the age of 67 surrounded by love at home after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born on January 20 1958 in Marietta GA to Dr. Edward and Betsy Lee Holladay Lynn was the radiant middle...

Robyn Gay NelsonHanger 67 of Wisconsin Dells WI passed away peacefully on December 31 2025 with her loving family by her side at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. We find peace knowing that she did not have to suffer longterm after her courageous battle with melanoma. She left us as the beautiful person ...

Richard Glenn Chatterton born to Gladys Marie Wagoner and Glenn Chatterton in Pontiac Michigan on September 28 1931 was called home to our Lord and Savior on December 29 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Richard graduated from Roosevelt High School of Keego Harbor Michigan in 1949. He fondly recall...

A memorial gathering will be held Saturday January 17 2026 from 1100 a.m. to 200 p.m. at ConwayPicha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station Wisconsin. James was born March 22 1946 in Reedsburg Wisconsin the son of Ernest and Dorothy Baley Picha. James Jim was raised in Hillsboro Wisconsin. He joined the US ...

Daniel Williams a lifelong resident of the Lyndon Station and Mauston area passed away on Monday December 29 2025 at the age of 56. Born on December 2 1969 in Baraboo Wisconsin Dan was the son of Frank and Jacqueline Arntz Williams. A proud graduate of the Mauston High School Class of 1988 Dan was a...

William Dean Hutch Hutchins age 91 of Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 31 2025. A funeral service will be held on Friday November 7 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells with Pastor Joseph Doegen officiating. Visitation will be held at the church ...

A memorial gathering will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Wisconsin Dells 321 Washington Avenue on Friday December 12th from 100 to 300 p.m. There will be a luncheon to follow at Bobbers Island Grill in Lake Delton. Carol was born December 15 1949 in Baraboo Wisconsin the daughter of Louis and ...

Harold Lee Doc Conley age 96 of Baraboo Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday December 20 2025 with his son Patrick and daughterinlaw Kendra present. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 29 2025 at 1130 a.m. at St. Cecilias Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells with Fr. Luke Powers cel...

Mary Lou Carlin West CMSgt Ret. USAF age 75 unexpectedly passed in her sleep in the early morning hours of January 3 2026 in Lyndon Station Wisconsin. Mary was born on November 9 1950 in Reedsburg Wisconsin to Elliot Bud Carlin and Evelyn Peterson Carlin. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 19...

Jolene Schuster age 88 of Wisconsin Dells WI passed away on Thursday November 13 2025 in her home. A celebration of life will be held in Spring with details to follow. Jolene Stout was born December 25 1936 in Madison Wisconsin to Herman and Velma Winter Stout. She knew that a Christmas day birthday...