Columbia – Finkley Herring, 85, of Columbia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and family, Monday, March 4, 2013. Born in Tabor City, N.C. on Sept. 23, 1927, he was a son of the late Henry and Cornie Strickland Herring. Finkley was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. An active […]
Seeking Middle Ground
February 22, 2013 By
Sir Francis Bacon’s essay “Of Studies” states “reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man,” and “Some books are to be tasted, others swallowed, and some to be chewed and digested.” As a retired university librarian, I believe Mr. Bacon hit the proverbial nail squarely on the head. In […]
Sallie Lou Mathis Moak
February 19, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Sallie Lou Mathis Moak, 85, of Blythewood, S.C., passed this life and entered into eternity on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Taussig Angelo Moak and the daughter of Furman Marion and Mamie Bell Elmore Mathis of Columbia. Born on April 3, 1927 in Columbia, she attended […]
Joy Marie Sitton
February 15, 2013 By
Blythewood – Joy Marie Sitton, 68, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Born in Dodge City, Kan., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Velma Sanchez. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will always be missed. Survivors include her husband, Victor Sitton Sr.; daughter, Ashlynn Matteson of Florence; sons, […]
David “Pete” Samuel Blume
January 21, 2013 By
David “Pete” Samuel Blume, 79, of Blythewood, died, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Born June 26, 1933 in Blythewood, he was a son of the late Elbert Blume and Gladys Carroll Blume. Mr. Blume, a U.S. Army veteran, was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Helen Blume; daughters […]
Jacob Curtis Crout
January 7, 2013 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Jacob Curtis Crout, 87, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Born Oct. 12, 1925 in Blythewood, he was a son of the late Jacob Samuel Crout and Christine Goins Crout. In 1963 Mr. Crout founded Crout’s Cooling and Heating and operated the business until his retirement in 1999. A member of Bible […]
Wayne Ott
December 30, 2012 By
WINNSBORO: Funeral services for Gerald Wayne Ott, age 47, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at the Church of God of Prophecy conducted by Pastor William Smith. Burial will follow in Fairfield Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Pope Funeral […]
Ottis LeGrand Jr.
December 30, 2012 By
LAKE WATEREE: A memorial service for Ottis Winston LeGrand, age 61, was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Christ Central Community Center, 235 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, S.C., conducted by Pastor Jimmy Burroughs. The family received friends after the service. Mr. LeGrand died at his home on Dec. 21, 2012. He […]
Cotton Lathan
December 3, 2012 By
WINNSBORO: On Dec. 2, 2012, Edward Harley “Cotton” Lathan, age 80, passed from this world to walk on the streets of gold in Heaven with the Lord. Born on March 10, 1932, he was the loving son of late Carl and Carrie Bland Lathan. He was predeceased by his sister, Carleen Boinest. “Cotton” graduated […]
Lida Boney Corley
November 30, 2012 By
BLYTHEWOOD: Lida Boney Corley, 84, of Blythewood, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Born Nov. 30, 1927 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Ernest L. and Beulah Wooten Boney. Lida loved life and she took great enjoyment from helping and serving others. Because of her care and compassion, she earned her Bachelor […]
