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...
Linda Hayes
May 13, 2026
Linda Grist Hayes
Linda Grist Hayes, born December 1, 1954, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born and raised in Columbia, Linda was known for her intelligence, kind heart, and deep love for her family. She was the beloved daughter of Dorthy Grist and the late Jay Grist. Linda devoted many years of her career to the insurance claims industry,...
Acie "Sonny" Scott Jr.
May 12, 2026
Acie Scott, Jr. 66, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Winnsboro, SC, he was the son of Judy Scott and the late Acie Scott, Sr. He attended Irmo High School, graduating in the class of 1977. Following high school, he attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta where he earned his...
Harry Edward Breedlove
May 1, 2026
Harry E. Breedlove, 84, passed away May 1, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Breedlove and Mildred Kizis. He served in the United States Air Force and retired after numerous years in Retail Management from K-Mart, Pharmore and Dollar Tree. Following retirement, Mr. Harry took time to find old friends and reconnecting with...
Walter A Grannen III
Apr 26, 2026
Walter Anthony Grannen III entered eternal rest on April 26, 2026, in Chapin, South Carolina at the age of 73, following a tragic car accident involving his favorite T-Bucket Hot Rod. His legacy of love, gentleness, and unwavering devotion to both family and profession will live on in all who were blessed to know him. Born on November 20, 1952,...
John Clayton "Clay" Reynolds
Apr 25, 2026
A celebration of life for John Clayton "Clay" Reynolds, 46, will be held 1:00 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 at New Life Baptist Church; 2825 Ashland Road; Columbia, SC. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. A small private graveside will be held at a later time. Clay passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 after his battle...
William David Barton
Apr 24, 2026
William David Barton, 69, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and was loved fiercely by all who knew him. David was born on January 28, 1957,...
Claude E. Lanham
Apr 22, 2026
Claude Everette Lanham (CE), 92, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered into the presence of our Lord on April 22, 2026. He was born February 12, 1934, in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Myrtle Lanham. He graduated from Montgomery High School in Montgomery, West Virginia, in 1953. After high school, CE served as a paratrooper with the...
Lucy L. Scott
Apr 22, 2026
A memorial service for Lucy L. Scott, 75, will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Lucy passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph...
John Richard Peer
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. John Richard Peer, 88, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully in his home on April 22,2026. Born in Toledo, OH he was a son to the late John J. Peer and Angeline S. Peer.After serving as a United States Marine, he worked and retired from Allied Signal. Afterretirement, he co-owned Orangeburg Auto Paint and spent time with his loved...
Robert David Morgan, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Robert David Morgan Jr., 62, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina.
David was born on June 9, 1963, in Jacskonville, Florida, where he spent his early years before moving to Alabama. As a teen David attended Marion Military Institute, graduating in May of 1981.
Throughout his life, David built a career defined by hard work, skill, and versatility....
Doris Knight Reid
Apr 10, 2026
Doris passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Born in Anniston, AL, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth Lloyd. She was a United States Army wife. Following her husband’s Army retirement and raising her own children, she returned to her passion for educating elementary students. She was an exceptionally compassionate and emotionally gifted individual. Those skills...
Abrigail Monica Gadson
Apr 9, 2026
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Before Abby was born, her mother, Rochelle, looked through a book titled All the Women of the Bible. In that moment, she looked beyond any challenges and saw something...
Ronald Lee Johnson
Apr 4, 2026
Funeral Services for Ronald L. Johnson, 78, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow 2 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery located at 4170 Percival Road; Columbia, SC. Ron passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born in Los Angeles,...
Rodney Long
Apr 2, 2026
Rodney Alan Long passed away at 12:37 PM on April 2nd, 2026, surrounded by those who loved and supported him through the hardship and heartbreak of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. A proud Texan, he was born in Houston on December 18th, 1964 to Louise Williamson (née Connelly) and Clifton Wayne Long at The Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center. As a child,...
Curtis R Hutchinson Jr
Apr 2, 2026
Curtis Ray Hutchinson Jr., 61, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by pictures of his beloved wife, Lisa Church Hutchinson, and family, on April 2nd, 2026. Curtis was born December 8th, 1964, in Ashland, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Curtis & Marie Hutchinson, and the love of his life and wife of 40...
