Dorene D. Griffin
Jul 6, 2026
Dorene Griffin, passed away peacefully Monday, July 6, 2026. Born in San Francisco, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leona Bills Durrance. She was a proud military wife and accompanied her husband to assignments around the world. She loved being a wife, mom, and grandmother. She was an avid hobbyist enjoying painting, cross stitching, and doll making....
William Ackermann
Jul 5, 2026
Funeral Services for William "Bill" Ackermann, 92, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Entombment will be private.
Bill passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Eugene and Emily Endres Ackermann, whom migrated to America from Germany. He was a proud graduate of...
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Coleman
Jul 4, 2026
Services for Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Coleman, 89, will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service in the Chapel. Entombment will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Ginny passed away Saturday,...
Betty Jeanne Albury
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Jeanne (Bond) Albury, age 106, went to join her heavenly family on July 2, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina. Born on February 8, 1920, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Betty was the eldest of four children born to Jesse and Irene (Rubel) Bond. On Christmas Day Betty married the love of her life, Hardy Robert Albury, in Tampa, Florida. Together...
Bebbington Claire E
Jul 1, 2026
Claire E. Bebbington, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian Eckman. She was a teacher at McGregor Preschool and a Store Manager at Hi-Lites clothing store for many years. Mrs. Claire took many trips to Hilton Head with her husband, Pete and daughter, Crystal yearly where she...
Jocelyn de Kozlowski
Jun 23, 2026
Memorial services for Jocelyn Marie de Kozlowski, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2026 at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 with the Rev. Sam Codington and Rev. Robyn Garrison officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Cheyney, PA.
Jocelyn Marie...
Ronald H. Creech
Jun 23, 2026
Ronald H. Creech, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital.
A service to celebrate Ron's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bush River Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....
Emily Royal
Jun 20, 2026
Emily Margaret Ernst Royal, age 47, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Irmo, South Carolina. Emily is the beloved daughter of Kathleen Kirkpatrick and the late James Edward Ernst. Emily is survived by her siblings, Austin Ernst (Ashley), Kevin Ernst, nephew Noah Ernst and numerous cousins particularly in the Nashville, Tennessee and Huntington, Indiana area. After graduating from high...
Beverly Vaughn
Jun 19, 2026
Beverly Parker Vaughn, 92, entered into the presence of our Lord on June 19, 2026. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she was the tenth and youngest child of Bert Edward and Betty Koehl Parker. She graduated from Bosse High School and attended Indiana University majoring in accounting. In August 1954, she married the love of her life, Don. They lived throughout...
Hunter William Hartung
Jun 16, 2026
Hunter William Hartung (22) of Lexington passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Hunter was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and nephew as well as a loyal friend.
A memorial service to celebrate Hunter will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Christian Life Church in the Brown Chapel on 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, where...
Nicola Renda
Jun 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nicola Renda
July 19,1970 - June 15, 2026
Nicola Renda unexpectedly passed away on June 15, 2026 after quietly and bravely fighting various health complications.
Nicola was born July 19, 1970 in Troy, NY to parents Vittorio Renda and Grace (Mele) Renda. He grew up in Troy and Latham NY, until he met his wife Shaunell where they moved...
Sandra Pinchbeck Lawler
Jun 14, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Pinchbeck Lawler, 61, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born in Mamaroneck, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Pinchbeck and Barbara Anulis. Sandy was a devoted wife and caring mother. She was known to be headstrong, but showed her love in other ways that her family and friends will fondly remember. Sandy was known for...
Sarah E. Cole
Jun 2, 2026
Funeral services for Sarah E. Cole, 82, will be held 12 Noon Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Ms. Sarah passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Frank Eleazer and...
Eugene Richard Zentz
May 31, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Richard Zentz, 94, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Gene was born on September 14, 1931, in Beloit, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He shared nearly 63 wonderful...
Daniel James Hatfield III
May 28, 2026
Daniel James Hatfield III, age 86, of Lexington, SC, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Lexington peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 4, 1939, in Rembert, SC “Pisgah Crossroads” to Ruth & DJ Hatfield Jr. He graduated from Central High School and associates from Midlands Technical College (1973-1975) and later married Barbara T....
Mary Deans
May 23, 2026
The funeral service for Mary E. Deans, 82, of Pelion, will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of Bush-River Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Entombment will follow the service at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Deans was born on October 9, 1943, in...
Sharon Damalidis
May 17, 2026
It is with deep sadness and love that we announce Sharon Marie (Mimi) Damalidis (nee Chamberlain) fell asleep in the Lord on May 17, 2026, at the age of 84. She lived a full and happy life, defined by her devotion to her family and her career as a primary school teacher. She was filled with childlike goodness and optimism...
Harry Boma Patterson II
May 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Harry Patterson II, age 40, of West Columbia, SC on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Harry was born June 1, 1985, to Harry and Vanessa Patterson. He attended Brookland-Cayce High School and earned many certificates in automotive and mechanic work. He worked most of his career as a mechanic, which...
William Kent Honea
May 14, 2026
William Kent Honea, 61, of Whittier, NC died on May 14, 2026 in Lexington, SC.
Kent was born in Columbia, SC in 1965 to Frank Godfrey Honea Jr. and Virginia Powell Honea.
Kent was preceded in death by parents Frank and Ginny Honea and his brother Bruce Honea. He is survived by his wife Caryl Lynne Honea and daughter Caitlyn Honea. He...
Richard Bush
May 14, 2026
A Funeral Mass for Richard (Rick) Merle Bush, 75, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, 120 Marydale Ln, Columbia, with visitation one hour prior to the service and a rosary led at 6:40 p.m. The interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at...
