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John H. ABBOTT
Abbott Rites Held Today
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
May 29, 1938
Funeral services for John H. Abbott, 41, of 1720 Blanding street, who died early yesterday morning at the Columbia hospital after an illness of four months, will be conducted from the Park Street Baptist church at 4:30 this afternoon by the Rev. Paul Wheeler, pastor and the Rev. M. V. Horne. Interment will be in the Killian Baptist churchyard at Killian. Mr. Abbott was an auto mechanic and was a member of the Park Street Baptist church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. H. Clarke of Columbia and Mrs. Steve Turkouski of Dover N. J., and two brothers, A. W. Abbott and J. W. Abbott, Jr., both of Columbia. Pallbearers will be: H. A. Windham, S. J. Parham, J. B. Coates, S. C. Berry, W. K. Dawson and Harry Platt.
John Wesley ABBOTT
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
27 April 1937
John W. Abbott, 65, Dies At Residence.
Funeral Plans Incomplete for Former Member of Police Force.
John Wesley Abbott, 65, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Clarke, 1107 Richland street, at 8:50 last night after an illness of a year. Mr. Abbott was a member of the Columbia police force for 17 years and for 15 years was employed as a night watchman. He was a member of Live Oak Camp, Woodmen of the World and a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by three sons, A. W. Abbott, John A. Abbott and Joe W. Abbott , all of Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. Clarke of Columbia and Mrs. Steve Turkouski of Dover, N. J.; two brothers, Hamp Abbott of Columbia and Levi Abbott of Salley; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral plans were incomplete last night pending the arrival of his daughter from Dover.
Lucy Daniels ABELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
September 10, 1973
MRS. TALMADGE J. ABELL
Mrs. Lucy Lavenia Reddick Abell, 82, of 1220 Woodrow St., wife of Talmadge Jones Abell, died Saturday night in the Lexington County Hospital after a short illness. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel and Warren Elizabeth Wilder Daniels. She was a member of Park Street Baptist Church, the Kings Daughters and the UDC, M.C. Butler Chapter. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Reddick Wise of West Columbia and Mrs. Katharine Reddick Ross of Aiken; three sons, Robert Edward and Warren Wilder Reddick of Cayce, and Charles Pickens Reddick of Miami, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. R.W. Grobe and Dr. Paul Wheeler. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Jackson, Bill Eden, Wayne Hook, Sherwood Doolittle, Edwin Henry Beach and Carl J. Allan.
*contributed by Mark J. Lynn
Talmadge Jones ABELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
23 Jul 1975
Retired Policeman.
T. J. Abell, Dies.
Talmadge Jones Abell, 81, of 621 Lyndale Drive, West Columbia, retired Columbia policeman, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Blythewood, son of the late Arthur A. and Emma Sims Abell. He was a member of Park Street Baptist Church and the Master Workmans Sunday School Class. He retired from the Columbia Police Department after 40 years service and was an army veteran of World War I. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Wise of West Columbia and Mrs. Katherine Ross of Aiken; three sons, R. E. and W. W. Reddick of Cayce, C.P. Reddick of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Wade H. Brazell of Columbia and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Elmwood Cemetery conducted by the Rev. James Oliver. Members of the Master Workmans Sunday School Class will serve as pallbearers. Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, is in charge.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Margaret CHAMPION ADAMS
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Margaret Champion Adams, 85, of 1312 Woodrow Street, Columbia, died Wednesday. Plans will be announced by Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.
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DEATH RITES
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Monday, October 22, 2007
Margaret C. Adams, 85, of Columbia, at 1 p.m. (viewing at noon) at Sidney Park CME Church with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel, is in charge.
(Margaret Adams was born in Richland County on July 1, 1919 according to the 1920 Census. She was a resident of the Carolina Health Rehabilitation Center, located on Forest Drive in Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents; Margaret "Maggie" and Henry A. Champion; her brother, Otis Champion; and her husband. She is survived by her sister, Rosa Lee Champion Washington of Columbia.)
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
(Mrs.) Janie Elizabeth Miles ADDIS
Mrs. Jack Richard ADDIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Jack Richard Addis will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the graveside in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Edward M. Dunlap. Friends may call at the residence and the Talbert-Shives Funeral Home. Mrs. Addis, 41, the former Janie Elizabeth Miles, of 1810 Barbara Drive, died yesterday. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of Robert E. and Callie Starling Miles of Columbia, and granddaughter of Mrs. Maggie Starling of Lugoff. Mrs. Addis was a member of Dentsville Baptist Church. Surviving are her parents; her husband; a daughter, Miss Jackie D. Addis; a son, John Robert Addis; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Denis Jr. all of Columbia and Mrs. Ernest McDonald of Lugoff; and a brother, Edmond C. Miles of Winnsboro. Plans will be announced by Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.
*contributed by John Howell
(Mrs.) Hester Goff ADDISON
Mrs. Earl T. ADDISON
Mrs. Earl T. Addison, 78, of Eastover, died today in Richland Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. in McLeod’s United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. James McLean Barrington and the Rev. Mike L. McGee. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Mrs. Addison, the former Hester Goff, was born in Richland County, a daughter of the late Joe and Julia Strange Goff. She was a member of McLeod’s United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Lawrence Addison of Lincoln Park, Mich., Joe A. Addison and Tony Addison of Columbia; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Nancy Frey of Quakertown, Pa., Mrs. Alice Oswald of Charlotte, N. C., and Mrs. Katherine Parrish of West Columbia and Mrs. Dora Miles of Elgin; six grandchildren and seven step grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Addison at 7925 Skylark Drive and the Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
*contributed by John Howell
Claude Griffith AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
November 1972
Funeral services for Claude G. Amick,75, of 2219 Bull St., who died Monday, will be today at 3 p.m. in Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James C. Barker. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Amick was a son of the late Sally Huffstetler and Robert Amick. Surviving are his widow, Lydia B. Amick; a daughter, Juanita A. Dennis; two sons, Marvin G. and Curtis C. Amick; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Price; Mrs. Mae Koon, Mrs. Lillian Mohr; three bothers, L. Monroe Amick, R. Heber Amick, R. Ray Amick of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Howard W. Mooneyham, Murray Price, Ray Mooneyham, Billy B. Price, Larry J. Nelson and Calvin Stanfield.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Curtis Claude AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
September 17, 2002
Columbia - Services for Curtis C. Amick, 73, will be held at noon Thursday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens with military rites. Memorials may be made to the Lowman Home, White Rock. Mr. Amick, husband of the late Iris "Jackie" McKeown Amick, died Monday, September 16, 2002. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Claude Amick and Lydia Harmon Amick. He had retired from the U. S. Navy after 21 years of service. Surviving are a son, John C. Amick of Irmo; daughters, Cynthia C. Amick and C. Sylvia Amick of Irmo; sister, Juanita Dennis of Columbia.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
David Barry "Sonny" AMICK, Sr.
The State Newspaper
Tuesday, October 9, 1993
COLUMBIA — Services for David Barry “Sonny” Amick, Sr., 74, will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Park Street Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, is assisting the family. Mr. Amick passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Virgil Hite Amick, Sr. and Merle Kelly Amick. A 1951 graduate of Columbia High School, he was a lifelong member of Park Street Baptist Church where he was a member of the Walt Farrar Sunday School Class and Keenagers Bowling League. He was also a member of the Richland Masonic Lodge. He was the owner of V.H. Amick Remodeling Company, a member of the Home Builders Association and Remodeling Council of Greater Columbia which voted him “Remodeler of the Year” for two consecutive years. Mr. Amick served in the United States Navy on the USS John W. Thomason during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Amick is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Shirley Hollis Amick, who was the light of his life; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Tom Smith and Kathy and Marv Roberts and son, Barry Amick, Jr., all of Columbia. Grandchildren, Jessica (John) Moore, Eric and Laura Smith, Rebekah and Alexandra Patteson and Ashley Jarrell, all of Columbia, affectionately knew him as “De-da.” He is also survived by brothers, Richard “Dick” Amick and Tom Amick and sister, Nancy Ewing, all of Columbia; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Hite Amick. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and beloved pet, Max. Memorials may be made to Park Street Baptist Church Eagles, 2204 Park St., Columbia, SC 29201 or Project Pet, P.O. Box 1777, Columbia, SC 29202.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Ethel Gertrude Heath AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
October 24, 1997
Lawrenceville, Ga. - Graveside services for Ethel Heath Amick, 92, formerly of Columbia, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elmwood Memorial Gardens, Columbia. Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel. Wages Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangement in Georgia. Memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, Columbia. Mrs. Amick, widow of Larry Monroe Amick, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997. Born in Williston, she was a daughter of the late Clinton Eugene and Alice Mahalia Anderson Heath. She was formerly employed by H. L. Green and Tapp's Department Store in Columbia. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Surviving are sister, Ruth Heath Sullivan of Rock Hill; sisters-in-law, Maye Amick Koon and Nell Amick, both of Columbia; and nieces and nephews.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Eugene Evans AMICK
The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC
October 18, 1956
Amick Services To Be Friday
Funeral services for Eugene Evans Amick will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in the Virginia Wingard Memorial Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. James M. Varner. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Amick, 51, of 2008 Elm Abode Terrace, a partner in the Ace Music Co., died Wednesday in the Baptist Hospital. He was born in Pelion, a son of John and Maggie Hedgepath Amick. He had lived in Columbia all his life. He was a member of Virginia Wingard Memorial Methodist Church. He was also a member of Richland Lodge 39, Scottish Rite and Omar Temple. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Susan Amick; two sons, two stepsons; two daughters; two sisters, Miss Thelma Amick and Mrs. Alten Chavis; and one brother, John Amick. Active pallbearers will be H. O. Hook, C. B. Brown, L. J. Moore, C. A. Kaney, C. A. Bell and W. A. Harper. They will meet at the residence at 2:40 p.m. Masonic rites will be rendered at the graveside. The body will be at the McCormick Funeral Home until Friday at 1 p.m. at which time it will be taken to the residence.
*contributed by Marlene Koon Walker
Eva Lucile AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
February 4, 1934
SERVICES TODAY FOR MISS AMICK
Last Rites at 10 O'clock This Morning at Lutheran Church of the Reformation
Funeral services for Miss Eva Lucile Amick, 28, of 2809 Columbia Avenue, who died Thursday afternoon, will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation at 10 o'clock this morning, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Wynne C. Boliek. Interment will be at Macedonia Lutheran church yard, near Chapin. Miss Amick was a native of Lexington county but for the past ten years had lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Amick, 2809 Columbia avenue. She leaves many friends to mourn her passing. Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. D. D. Price of Lexington, Mrs. J. M. Orr and Miss Maye Amick, both of Columbia; four brothers, L. Monroe Amick, C. G. Amick, R. Heber Amick and R. Ray Amick, all of Columbia.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Iris Jacqueline McKeown AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
December 3, 1971
Naples, Italy - Mrs. Iris Jacqueline Amick, 36, of Naples Italy, died Friday following along illness. A native of Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late T. P. McKeown, Jr. and Irene Bell McKeown of Lancaster, S. C. Mrs. Amick was a registered nurse and a graduate of the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Surviving are her husband, Curtis Amick, formerly of Columbia, S. C.; a son, John Curtis Amick; two daughters, Cynthia and Sylvia Amick of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Joyce Ormand, Mrs. Eleanor Caskey, Mrs. Marian Bailey and Mrs. Alma Cauthen of Lancaster; and a brother, Francis McKeown of Lancaster. Funeral plans will be announced by Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais St. Chapel, Columbia.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Larry Monroe AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
June 27, 1976
Mr. L. Monroe Amick, 82, of 3112 Lincoln Street, died in Richland Memorial Hospital Saturday. He was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Robert L. Amick and Sally Huffstetler Amick. Mr. Amick was a retired auto mechanic supervisor with Yonce Motors. He was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Ethel Heath Amick; two bothers R. Heber Amick and R. Ray Amick of Columbia and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Price, Mrs. Maye Koon and Mrs. Lillian Mohr of Columbia. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. William S. Ketchie. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Lydia Belle Harmon AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
December 16, 1990
Mrs. Lydia Bell Harmon Amick, 90, widow of Claude G. Amick, of 2219 Bull St. died Saturday. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late James B. D. and Lottie Black Harmon. She was a member of Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Curtis C. Amick of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita A. Dennis of Columbia; and sisters, Mrs. Josephine H. Frick of Columbia and Mrs. Junelle H. Nicholson of Forth Worth, Texas. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Marvin Griffith AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
December 6, 1985
Marvin Griffith Amick, 65, of 6718 Bishop Ave., died Thursday. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of Mrs. Lydia Harmon Amick and the late Claude Amick. Mr. Amick, a member of the Columbia First Pentecostal Holiness Church, was a retired asbestos insulator with Local Union No. 92. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Essie Medlin Amick; his mother of Columbia; a brother, Curtis Amick of Columbia; and a sister, Mrs. James A. (Juanita) Dennis of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Jim and Steve Dennis, Richard and Rudy Medlin, John Amick, and Watson Boltin. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia First Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Revs. Henry Chavis and F. Odell Jordan. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Nell Fifine Lever AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
September 28, 2000
Columbia - Services for Nell Lever Amick, 90, will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 this evening at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 2501 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205 or to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 7275, Columbia, SC 29202. Mrs. Amick, widow of Robert Ray Amick, died Monday, September 25, 2000 at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Burns Lever and Daisy Wactor Lever. She attended Columbia city schools and worked fro Southern Bell Telephone Company for 14 years. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. A beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, she is survived by daughters, Linda Amick Grigsby of Cayce and Elaine Amick Laird of West Columbia; sister, Evalyn Lever Hedgepath of Lexington; grandchildren, Walter Eugene Grigsby Jr., Rebecca Laird Carnes and Melinda Laird; and two great grandchildren.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Raphael Heber AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
April 24, 1984
Funeral services for Ralphael Heber Amick will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Talber-Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James H. Nichols. Burial will be in Macedonia Lutheran Church cemetery in Newberry County. Pallbearer will be nephews; David M. Price, Clyde Johnson, Walter E. Grigsby, Bill B. Price, Jim N. Katz and John D. Raines. Mr. Amick, 73, of 4003 Lamar St., died yesterday at his residence. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Sally Huffstetler Amick. He was a retired carpenter, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Surviving are a brother, R. Ray Amick; two sisters, Mrs. Maye A. Koon and Mrs. Lillian Mohr. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock at the Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Robert Ray AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
March 27, 1985
Robert Ray Amick, 71, of 811 Howard St., died Monday
Born in Lexington, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Sallie Huffstetler Amick. He was a retired supervisor of Miller Tire Service and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nell Lever Amick; daughters, Mrs. Walter E.(Linda) Grigsby of Cayce and Mrs. H. Ray (Elaine) Laird of West Columbia; sister, Mrs. Maye Koon and Mrs. Ken (Lillian) Mohr of Columbia; and grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Fred M. Reese Jr. and the Rev. Susan Ulmer. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dr. Larry Hedgepath, Dr. Edward Huskey, Ed L. and Ernest Ulmer, Richard Hornsby and Murray, Bill and Westley Price. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ulmer, 3731 Verner St., and will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Sallie Leiler Huffstetler AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
June 8, 1949
Mrs. R. L. Amick Of Columbia Dies
Mrs. Sallie Leile Amick, 75, of 4003 Lamar street, died at her residence at 2:30 Monday morning after a year of declining health. Mrs. Amick was born in Fairfield county on July 17, 1873, the daughter of the late J. A. Huffstetler, a native of North Carolina, and Amanda Dunn Huffstetler. She was a faithful member of St. Peter's Piney Woods Lutheran church near Chapin. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Amick; three daughters, Mrs. D. D. Price, Mrs. Samuel L. Koon and Mrs. Kenneth W. Mohr, all of Columbia; four sons, L. Monroe Amick, Claude G. Amick, R. Heber Amick and R. Ray Amick, all of Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Amick of Ware Shoals; five brothers, W. D. Huffstetler of Chapin, James A. Huffstetler of Columbia, John L. Huffstetler of West Columbia, Robert A. Huffstetler of Prosperity, Charles S. Huffstetler of Newberry; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Lutheran of the Reformation at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Wynne C. Boliek, Interment will be in Macedonia Lutheran church-yard, near Chapin. Pallbearers will be six nephews, Horace Amick, Wilbur Huffstetler, Ellis Huffstetler, Lloyd Huffstetler, Elbert Huffstetler, and Maynardy Huffstetler. They are requested to meet at the Talbert Funeral home promptly at 2:15 this afternoon. The body will remain at Talbert's until the time of the services.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Robert Lee AMICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
June 14, 1952
Robert L. Amick Dies At Residence
Funeral Sunday
Funeral services for Robert Lee Amick, 79, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation by the Pastor, Dr. Wynne C. Boliek. He died at his home, 4003 Lamar St., at 4:30 this morning after being in declining health for several years. Burial will be in Macedonia Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Chapin. Mr. Amick was born in the Macedonia section of Lexington County and was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. D. D. Price and Mrs. Samuel L. Koon of Columbia and Mrs. Kenneth W. Mohr of Frankfurt, Germany; four sons, L. Monroe Amick, Claude G. Amick, R. Hebert Amick, and R. Ray Amick all of Columbia; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be give grandsons, Murray Price, Wesley Price, Marvin Amick, John W. Raines and A. W. Granzow, and one nephew, Maynardy Huffstetler. They will meet at Talbert Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. The body will be at the funeral home until the hour of the service.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Ellanora ATKINSON
The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC
22 May 1929
Aged Columbia Woman Passes Tuesday Night.
Funeral services for Miss Ellanora Atkinson, 71, who died at 9:30 Tuesday night at a local hospital after a long illness will be held at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at McCormick’s mortuary, conducted by her pastor, Rev. John H. Webb. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Miss Atkinson had lived in Columbia for the last 35 years. She leaves many friends who will miss her. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. S. E. Myers and a number of nephews and nieces, among them C. L. Brazell and J. H. Brazell both of Columbia.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Rufus L. AUTRY
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
3 November 1973
Rufus L. Autry, Sr., 75, of 6428 Frost Avenue, died at Richland Memorail Hospital Thursday. He was born in Dublin, Ga., a son of the late George P. and Eliza M. Autry. He lived in Columbia for the past 32 years and was a retired salesman. He was a member of Denny Terrace Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Davis Autry of Columbia; four daughters . Mrs. Ann Henderson of Columbia, Mrs. Vasti Kitchens of Dexter, Ga. , Mrs. Jeannette McClendon of Dublin , Ga. and Mrs. Matoka Hallman of Savannah, Ga.; a son, Rufus L. Autry, Jr. of Dublin, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Turner of Columbia, Mrs. Mamie Durden of Dublin, Ga ., Mrs Corie Lee Wicker of Woodbridge, Ga, and Mrs. Effie Martin of Swainsboro, Ga.; three brothers, George E. Autry of Columbia, T.W. Autry of Graniteville, and Walter Autry of Twin City, Ga.; two half-brothers, W.O. Autry of Savannah, Ga. and John Henry Autry of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and his step-mother, Mrs. Hattie Mae Autry of Columbia. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Leroy Stewart. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Campbell, Bennie Mack, Allison Mark, Jack Woods, Wilton Woods, and Andy Rawls.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
David A. AYERS
The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, SC
March 27, 2004
David A. Ayers, 73, of Columbia, died Thursday, March 25, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Leesburg Road exit from Hwy. 77, with the Rev. Gene Feagin officiating. A private interment will take place at a later time. Mr. Ayers was born in St. Matthews, a son of the late Frank Ayers and Annie Blanch Inabinet Ayers. He has been a resident of Columbia since 1969, having retired as a master sergeant from the South Carolina National Guard and a State Police lieutenant with South Carolina Employment Security Commission. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Asbury Men's Club. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth A. Bozard and Lucille A. McIver; brothers, William Ayers, Raymond Ayers, and Tom Ayers. Survivors include his spouse of 51 years, Mary Ann Miller Ayers; daughter, Debbie A. Beall (Gene) of Columbia; brothers, Ralph Ayers of Lexington, and Harvey Floyd Ayers of Durham, N.C.; granddaughters, Marlee and Lyndie Beall. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 2 p.m. at the church and immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorials may be made to Asbury Building and Improvement Fund, 1005 Asbury Drive, Columbia, SC 29209. Greenlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
*contributed by Laurie Davis Hannah
Russell BAIREFOOT
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
7 July 1999
Pelion - Services for Russell Lee Bairefoot, 47, will be held at 3 p.m. today, July 7, 1999 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with burial in Southland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Clarence Edward Bairefoot, Jr. William J. Bairefoot, Marvin L. Bairefoot, Tommy J. Bairfoot, Leonard K. Bairfoot, Jessie L. Bairefoot. Mr. Bairefoot died Sunday, July 4, 1999. Born in Richland County, he was a son of Clarence L. and Helen Peake Bairefoot. He was a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Lynn Chavis Bairefoot of Pelion; daughters , Helen Deloris Bairefoot of Gilbert, Tonya Marie Bairefoot, Rebecca Louise Bairefoot, both of Pelio; parents of Pelion; brothers, Clarence E. Bairefoot, Jr. of Panama City, Fla., William Bairefoot, Jessie Bairefoot, Leonard K. Bairefoot, all of West Columbia, Marvin Bairefoot of Pelion, Tommy Bairefoot of Lexington; two grandchildren.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
John Reuben BALDWIN
John Reuben Baldwin, 56, of 1704 Thorndyke Drive, died Tuesday at the Baptist Hospital. Born in Richland County, he was a son of Agnes Terry Dempsey and the late George W. Baldwin Sr. He was a retired employee of the South Carolina Division of General Services. He was a member of the First Church of God of Covenant Road, the Men’s Sunday School Class and the Men’s Brotherhood. Surviving are his mother of Columbia; his widow, Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Sharpe Baldwin; a son, Donald M. Baldwin of Blythewood; three sisters, Mrs. Georgiana Matthews of Ballentine, Mrs. Virgie Higgins of West Columbia and Mrs. Frances Russell of Columbia; a brother, George W. Baldwin Jr. of Lugoff; and two grandchildren. Services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at First Church of God, conducted by the Rev. W. A. Jackson, the Rev. Ray Elder and the Rev. Norman Wainscott. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that those who wish make memorials to the First Church of God on covenant Road. Talbert-Shives Funeral Home is in charge.
*contributed by John Howell
Mildred BALDWIN
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
15 May 2000
Elgin- Services for Mildred Conice Baldwin, 78, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church , conducted by the Rev. Debra A.S. Quiling and the Rev. Albert W. Gibson. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Northeast. The casket will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends 6-8 tonight at Shives Funeral Home. Born in Richland Co., a daughter of the late Preston M. Baldwin and Florrie Lee Baldwin. Mrs. Baldwin was a former long distance operator and retired from Bendix Corporation. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, P.R. Baldwin; son, Brian Baldwin of Elgin; daughter, Pam Baldwin of Elgin; sister, Olie Catherine Davis of Elgin; brother, Thomas M. Baldwin, of Columbia.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
(Mrs.) Virginia Higgins BALDWIN
Mrs. Virginia Higgins Baldwin, 72, of Rt. 2, Lugoff, widow of Preston Melton Baldwin, died Friday in Richland Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Richland County, a daughter of the late William and Julie Medlin Higgins. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of Spears Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Murphy of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Mrs. Mary Gibson of Lugoff; Mrs. Lucille Phillips, Mrs. Myrtle March and Miss Margaret Baldwin of Columbia; three sons, Harry Baldwin, Bailey and Edward Martin of Lugoff; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Koon of Elgin, Mrs. Daisy Baldwin of Rock Hill, Mrs. Sallie Terry and Mrs. Estelle Young of Columbia; two brothers, John and Dave Higgins of Lugoff; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home.
*contributed by John Howell
Minnie BAREFOOT
The Columbia Record, Columbia, SC
18 July 1957
Miss Barefoot’s Rites Tomorrow.
Funeral services for Miss Minnie Barefoot will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in the Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Irby D. Bates and the Rev. George E. Walker. Interment will be in Spears Creek Baptist Church yard at Pontiac. Miss Barefoot , 65 , formerly of West Columbia, but more recently of 59 E. Monroe Street , Chicago , Ill., died Saturday morning in Chicago. She was born in Richland County, the daughter of the late Joel and Elizabeth Morrell Barefoot. She had made her home in Chicago for 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Columbia when living here. Surviving are two sisters-in-law , Mrs. E. E. Barefoot of West Columbia and Mrs. Mamie Barefoot of Decatur, Ala.; one niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenway of Chicago; three nephews, J. W. Barefoot of Corpus Christi Tex., and Howell Barefoot and Bryant Barefoot of Decatur, Ala. Active pallbearers will be Charlie Shull, C. R. Costner, Carl Keisler, Lonnie Ellisor, Harry Shealy and Wilmot Shealy. The body will be at Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Dorothy BAUGHMAN
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
May 2001
Lexington – Services for Dorothy J. Baughman, 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, conducted by the Rev. J. O. Reed, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 this evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice or to SC Special Olympics. Mrs. Baughman, widow of Julian Baughman, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur James and Lula Roberts Lovett. A local lifetime resident, she was a member of Northside Baptist Church and retired from Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Baughman enjoyed the simple life and was so very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandson. Her life was her family and she showed he love by the many wonderful meals she so joyfully prepared. She was deeply loved and cherished and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and C.B. Elkins of Lexington, Deborah and John McHenry of West Columbia, Carolyn and Kevin Walker of Lexington; grandchildren, Berry Hawkins, Mike McHenry, Ashley McHenry; and great grandson, Aubrey Walker.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Louise McKeown BEAM
The Chester News, Chester, SC
November, 11 1930
Mrs. Louise McKeown Beam, about 23 years of age, died at her home near Columbia Sunday following an illness of only several days. Mrs. Beam was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McKeown, of Chester, R. F. D.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at four o'clock at Bethlehem church near Blackstock, and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Beam is her husband, two small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam McKeown, and two brothers, Meador and Hoyt McKeown, both of Chester.
*contributed by Cynthia Amick
Katie L. BLACKWELL
Chronicle-Independent, Camden, SC
Oct. 5, 1994
Katie Lee Blackwell, 74,of Lugoff, died Saturday, Oct. 1. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Eula dawkins Branham. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Camden. Surviving are her husband, Luther Blackwell; a son, Jackie Blackwell; a sister, Lottie Hutto of Columbia; and a brother, Wesley Branham of Columbia. Services were held Monday at Talbert – Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, with Burial in Crescent Hill memorial Gardens.
*contributed by Martha Peebles
Albert B. BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Thursday, April 3, 1986
Albert B. Blizzard, 70, of 3105 Hope Ave., Columbia died Tuesday. Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late Ambrus Guignard and Mary Ann Atkins Blizzard. He was a retired floor sander and attended South Belt Line Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Docia Brazier of Hopkins, Mrs. Sandra Parker of Chapin, and Mrs. Mary Jacobs, Mrs. Alberta Justice, Misses Aretta, Elaine and Sandy K. Blizzard and Mrs. Patricia Bledsoe of Columbia; sisters, Miss Elise Hall and Mrs. Minnie Martin of Columbia; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at South Belt Line Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Edward Taylor and the Rev. William Kyzer Sr. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Billy and A.G. Martin, Gilbert and David Blizzard, Danny H. Weathersby and Bruce Jackson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is in charge.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Albert Vison BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Friday, November 30, 1979
Albert Blizzard Dies At Age 69.
Albert Vison Blizzard, 69, of Route 1, Columbia, died Thursday at Providence Hospital. He was born in Richland County, a son of the late William Edward and Elizabeth Ford Blizzard. He was a member of Killian Baptist Church. He was retired assistant city circulation manager of the Columbia Newspapers. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Roof Blizzard; three sons, David A. Blizzard of Elgin, and William E. Blizzard and Ronald V. Blizzard of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Patty Davenport of Cayce; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Newton, Mrs. Janie Granger and Mrs. Mimie Brown of Columbia; and eight grandchildren. Plans will be announced by Talbert-Shives Funeral Home.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Charles Alton BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Thursday, July 22, 1993
LUGOFF - Services for Charles Alton Blizzard, 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Southside Baptist Church of Camden, with burial in Quaker Cemetery of Camden. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church. Mr. Blizzard died Tuesday, July 20, 1993. Born in Richland County, he was a son of Mary Jane Trimnal. He was retired from Defender Chemical Co. and was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Frances Null of Hickory, N.C.; sons, James Blizzard of Camden and Jerry Blizzard of Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Clara Hunter of Kalkaska, Mich.; stepsons, James Brogdon of Camden and Elmer Brogdon of Columbia; his mother of Eastover; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Gilbert E. BLIZZARD, Sr.
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Sunday, April 1, 2001
EASTOVER - Funeral services for Gilbert E. Blizzard Sr., 62, of Eastover will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, conducted by the Rev. Bobby G. Livingston, with burial at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Oneil Martin, A.G. Martin, Dick Brazzell, Rusty Brazier, Jack Phillips, Donnie Goodson, Jim Hartman and Francis E. Livingston Jr. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Blizzard, died Friday, March 30, 2001. Born in Richland County, he was the son of the late Cloie L. and Eva Weathersby Blizzard. Mr. Blizzard was a loving family man and very successful businessman. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are his wife, Margaret L. Blizzard of Eastover; his sons, Gilbert E. Blizzard Jr. of Hopkins, and David E. Blizzard of Columbia; his stepsons, Jimmy Grimsley and Timmy Grimsley, both of Saluda; grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Dana, Meagan, Nicole and David Jr.; step grandchildren, Troy, Dyland and Amanda; and great grandchildren., Daisy, Jacob and Andrew.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
(Mrs.) Janie Terry BLIZZARD
MRS. BLIZZARD, 77, HORRELL HILL, DIES
Mrs. Janie Terry Blizzard, 77, died at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of he daughter, Mrs. Florence Higgins, near Horrell Hill, after and illness of two weeks. Mrs. Blizzard had been a lifelong resident of Richland County and was a member of Colonel Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Laura Shannon of Centerville and Mrs. Beckie Shannon on Shady Grove section; one son, John Blizzard of Lugoff. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon from Creek Baptist church by the Rev. Carl Benton of West Columbia. Burial will be in the churchyard. The funeral cortege will leave the Thompson Funeral home at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
*contributed by John Howell
John A. BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Saturday, November 25, 1961
J. A. Blizzard, 75, of Columbia.
John A. Blizzard, 75, of 2426 McFadden Street, Columbia, died at the Baptist Hospital at 2:55 Friday afternoon after an illness of three years. He lived in Richland County all of his life and was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Mission. Mr. Blizzard was a produce salesman. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Harvey S. Campbell; two sons, Collie L. and William L. Blizzard; one sister, Rosa Brazzell; one grandchild and two grate-grandchildren. All survivors are from Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Charlie Boozer, the Rev. A. A. Page and the Rev. William L. Faircloth. Interment will follow at Crescent Hill Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the house of his daughter, Mrs. Harvey S. Campbell, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and will be there until the time of the services.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
John Wade BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Thursday, March 19, 1970
EASTOVER - John Wade Blizzard, 81, died Tuesday in his home. He was born in Richland County, a son of the late James and Janie Terry Blizzard. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are four sons, Wesley Blizzard of Lugoff, Bob, Enis and Henry Blizzard of Eastover; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Trimnal, Mrs. Mabelle Wilson and Mrs. Beatrice Wilson of Eastover, Mrs. Anne Campbell of West Columbia and Mrs. Margaret Buff of Lexington; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Higgins and Mrs. Rebecca Shannon of Lugoff and Mrs. Laura Shannon of Liberty. Funeral services will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Concord Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. George Walker, the Rev. John Atkinson and the Rev. David Brazell. Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia is in charge.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Julia BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Saturday, December 3, 1960
Columbia Woman Is Fatally Burned Trying to Build Fire.
A Columbia woman died from burns early Friday morning after trying to start a fire in an open fire place. Richland County Sheriff's office, summoned to the scene at 7:20 yesterday morning, found the body of Mrs. Julia Blizzard, 63, on the rear porch of her home at 2015 Broad River Road. Officers said Mrs. Blizzard apparently was the victim of her
own blazing clothing, which caught fire while attempting to build a fire in the dining room fire place. Four other persons, including the victim's husband, were in the house at the time, officers said. One man; identified as W. P. Hinson, was slightly burned when he tried to smother the flaming clothing of the victim with other clothing. The other people in the house were asleep at the time of the accident; said officers. Pieces of burned clothing on the floor of the dwelling indicated Mrs. Blizzard apparently fled from the dining room into the kitchen, the back into the dining room and onto the back porch, officers said. She was a life-long resident of Richland County where she was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Mission. She is survived by her husband, John Blizzard of Columbia, two sons, Colie L. Blizzard and William L. Blizzard, both of Columbia; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel B. Campbell of Columbia; four brothers, John Miles, Henry Miles, Hampton Miles, and Charlie Miles, all of Columbia; one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Rosewood Baptist Mission, conducted by the Rev. William Faircloth and the Rev. A. L. Page. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Park. The body will be in Thompson Funeral Home until 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon when it will be taken to the residence at 2015 River Drive.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Leo H. BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Saturday, December 12, 1987
Leo H. Blizzard, 68, of 6439 Noble Ave., died Friday. Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late James McLendon and Mrs. Isabell Adkins Blizzard. He was a retired employee of Pacific Mills and a World War 2 Army Veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster medals. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Viola Bisson of Columbia and Mrs. Pearle Blake of Cayce; and a brother John E. Blizzard of Columbia. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Paul M. Smith. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be John E. Jr., James and Leon Blizzard, Alvin Sharpe, John Watts and Melvin Wideman. The family will receive friends from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. today at the funeral home.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Lillie MILES BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Saturday, February 8, 1969
Mrs. Lillie Blizzard, 66, died Friday at her home. She was a native of Richland County, a member of the Concord Baptist Church, and daughter of the late R. A. and Mary A. Miles. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Wesley Blizzard of Lugoff, Elmore R., Marion S. and William H. Blizzard, all of Eastover; five daughters, Mrs. Robert W. Trimnal, Mrs. Gilbert Wilson and Mrs. M. C. Wilson of Eastover, Mrs. W. Brady Buff of Lexington and Mrs. W. A. Campbell of West Columbia; a sister, Miss Leila Miles of Columbia; six brothers, C. R., Robert, Curtis, and Thomas Miles, all of Columbia, Henry Miles of Lugoff and Denley Miles of Hopkins. Funeral Plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Margaret Virginia ROOF BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Tuesday, January 6, 1987
Mrs. Margaret Virginia Roof Blizzard, 68, of Route 1, widow of Albert Vison Blizzard, died Sunday. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late David and Anna Aughtry Roof. She was a member of Killian Baptist Church and the Fidelas Sunday School Class. Surviving are sons, David A. Blizzard of Elgin and William E. and Ronald V. Blizzard of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Patty Davenport of Cayce; a sister, Mrs. Annie Richburg of Gaston; a brother, Leroy Roof of Gilbert; and grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Killian Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Richburg, Tyron Watts, Bobby Newton, Billy Roof and Allen Nates. Memorials may be made to the Richland Memorial Hospital Cancer Research Center. Talbert-Shives Funeral Home is in charge.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Robert BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Friday, October 5, 2001
COLUMBIA - Funeral service of Robert Blizzard, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001 in Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, conducted by the Reverend Dr. Ben Newman. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 this evening in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 400 Percival Road Columbia, SC 29206. Mr. Blizzard died Thursday, October 4, 2001 in Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late James Walter Blizzard and Jenny Drawdy Blizzard. Mr. Blizzard retired from James Battery Service. Surviving are son, Ronnie Blizzard of Columbia; daughters, Wanda Baker of Columbia and Saundra Hoffman of Lexington; grandchildren, Shannon Baker, Lauren Campbell, Ashley Bowden, Mackenzie and Meredith Hoffman and Jason Blizzard; brother, Haskell "Sonny" Blizzard of Blythewood. Mr. Blizzard was predeceased by his wife, Inez Odom Blizzard, sister Thelma Sanders and brother, Lester Blizzard. You are invited to visit and add to the online tribute which has been established to celebrate the life of Mr. Robert Blizzard at www.AmericanMemorials.com.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Walter Guignard BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Thursday, March 21, 1985
Walter Guignard Blizzard, 74, of 313 Barron St., West Columbia, died Tuesday. Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late James McLendon and Isabell Atkins Blizzard. He was a retired employee of Pacific Mills and a member of New Covenant Church and The Sunshiners of the church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Retus Richbourg Blizzard; daughters, Mrs. Hinnant (Wilma) Kirby of Gaston and Mrs. James (Margaret) Carmen of West Columbia; sisters, Mrs. Ollie Dawkins and Mrs. Viola Bisson of Columbia and Mrs. Pearle Blake of Cayce; brothers, John and Leo Blizzard of Columbia; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at New Covenant Church, conducted by the Revs. John Lastinger Sr. and John Lastinger Jr. Burial will be in Southland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will Michael, Dell and Hinnent Kirby, David Jones, Robbie Watts and Terry Williamson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
William L. BLIZZARD
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Tuesday, March 24, 1981
William L. Blizzard, 63, of 103 Earl Court, West Columbia, died Sunday at his home after a long illness.
Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late John R. and Julie Ann Miles Blizzard. He was a member of Rosewood Mission and a retired produce dealer. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ethel Campbell of West Columbia; and a nephew, Gilbert E. Blizzard Sr. of Eastover. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Carroll Threatt. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Johnny Boone, Bruce Jackson, A.G. Martin, Albert Blizzard, Ted Justice and Charlie M. Ferguson.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Joe BOWMAN
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Friday, April 2, 1971
BOWMAN RITES
Funeral services for Joe Bowman, who died Monday, will be Saturday at 4 p.m. in Pleasant Spring A. M. E. Church, conducted by the Rev. C. C. Dixon. Pallbearers will be Jeff Colrey, Willie Dreher, C. D. Boknight, Leroy Davis, Johnnie Wise and Jerry Jones. Johnson’s Funeral Home is in charge.
*contributed by Vickie Ellisor
Claude BRANHAM
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
October 1996
Gaston - Services for Claude L. Branham, 69, 0f 1218A Pine Plain Rd., will be held at 2 p.m. today at Caughman- Harmon Funeral Home, Irmo-St. Andrews Chapel, with burial in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Mr. Branham died Sunday, Oct. 6, 1996. Born in Blythewood, he was a son of the late Allen and Mary Abbott Branham. Surviving are his wife Doris Branham of Gaston; son, Kenny Branham of Gaston; daughters, Gail Smith of Waddy, Ky., Claudette Shultz and Christina Barnes of Pelion; brothers, Clyburn and Grady Branham; sisters, Irene Stockman and Clara Branham; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Donnie BRAZELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
12 February 2005
Gaston - Funeral service for Mr. Donnie L. Brazell, 54, of Gaston, will be held at 2 o=clock today at Parkway Baptist Church. Officiating will be The Reverend Dennis R. Letts. Interment will follow in Old Macedonia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer=s Association, SC Chapter, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202. Shives Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brazell died Friday , February 11, 2005. Born in Columbia, he was a son of Effie Brazell Tucker and the late John Wesley Brazell and the stepson of Vern Tucker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam Conflict where he was with the Green Beret. Mr. Brazell was the owner/operator of Donnie Brazell & Son Construction Company until his retirement. He was a former Scout Master of Troop #357 working with them for many years. Surviving are his mother, his wife Marlene Kifer Brazell; son, Randall Brazell; daughter, Diana Brazell Sightler, stepdaughter, Ellie Mae Kifer; grandson, Seth Sightler; brother, Jack Brazell; sisters, Libby Fisher, Sandi Brazell, Terri Marshall, Ellen Hoffman, Kelly Cowell, Beth Herman and 36 nieces and nephews, loved one and friends.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Joseph A. BRAZELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
26 May 1986
Joseph Allen Brazell, 34, of 1800 Charleston Highway, Cayce, died Monday. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Tillman Addison and Irene Miller Brazell. He was a cook at the Waffle House and a member of Ravenwood Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Sally B. Brazell; a daughter, Leatha Dannette Brazell of Cayce; a son, Joseph A. Brazell, III of Cayce; sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brusha of Everett, Wash., Mrs. Annie M. Causey of Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Mary Blackwood of Lexington; brothers, Garris Brazell of Myrtle Beach and Gene Brazell of West Columbia. Plans will be announced by Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. (Joe is buried at Spears Creek Baptist)
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Littleton Priestly BRAZELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
10 November 1922
Richland Veteran Dies In Columbia.
Littleton Priestly Brazell Passes Away in Eighty-fourth Year.
Littleton Priestly Brazell died yesterday at 12:30 o’clock after spending all the 83 years and ten months of his useful live in Richland county. Mr. Brazell was a farmer and lived about ten miles from Columbia on the old Camden road. He had been in Columbia for three weeks at the home of his son, S. B. Brazell, 2023 Wayne street. Mr. Brazell was a Confederate soldier, having served with Captain Walter’s artillery. He had been a deacon of the Macedonia Baptist church for about 35 years, from which he will be buried this afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W. J. Cain, pastor, officiating. His five sons and eldest grandson will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Brazell was a man of temperate habits and a great lover of home. He had a wide host of friends who will mourn his absence. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Victoria Brazell , and nine children as follows; Austin Brazell, S. Belton Brazell, John E. Brazell, L. P. Brazell , Jr., William A. Brazell, Mrs. Roxanna Lovett, Mrs. Martha F. Lee, Mrs. Octavia Martin and Mrs Dora Lee; also two brothers John D. Brazell and Benjamin Brazell, all of Richland county. In addition he leaves a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Sandy BRAZELL, Jr.
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
November 2003
Visitation for Sandy Brazell, Jr., 77, will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Brazell died Monday, November 3, 2003. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Sandy and Lottie Brazell. He was formerly employed with Yellow Cab Company. Surviving are his wife, Rosa Lee Brazell; stepson, Charles Watford of Arlington, Tenn.; niece, Miriam Fling and her husband, Richard.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Rachel ATKINS BLIZZARD BRAZZELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Tuesday, November 1, 1960
Mrs. Brazzell Dies at Home
Mrs. Rachel Blizzard Brazzell, 63, died at her home late Monday night after a long period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Richland County, she was the daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth Atkins. She was a member of Park Street Baptist Mission. Surviving are three sons, John E. and Leo Blizzard, both of Columbia, and Walter Blizzard of West Columbia; five daughters, Mrs. Dora Chambers of West Columbia and Mrs. Annie Meadows, Mrs. Viola Bisson, Mrs. Ollie Dawkins and Mrs. Pearle Blake, all of Columbia; 20 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 5 p.m. today from Oak Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. F. H. Sizemore and the Rev. Howard Price. Burial will be in the churchyard. Active pallbearers will be Harold Hill, Joe Vickers, Bill Tierce, Gene Carmen, A. G. Martin and Colie Blizzard. Honorary pallbearers will be Melvin Wideman, Arthur Dawkins, Bobby Dawkins, Walter Wilson, Herman Richbourg and John Dawkins. The funeral cortege will leave residence at 4 p. m. today. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The body is at the residence.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Rosa BLIZZARD BRAZELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Saturday, March 14, 1964
Mrs. Rosa Blizzard Brazell, 78, of 7643 Elleen St., Columbia, retired minister of the Church of God, died at her home Friday morning after an illness of the past several months. She was born in Richland County, daughter of the late William Blizzard and Elizabeth Miles, and had lived in Richland County all of her life. She was a member of the Church of God of West Columbia. Survivors are her husband, A. Crawford Brazell of Columbia; three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Maggie) Poston of West Columbia and Mrs. Henry (Thelma) Cooke Jr. and Mrs. Joseph (Rosa Lee) Mitchell of Columbia; two sons, Colie of Lexington and W. A. Atkins of West Columbia; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Essie Ushkowitz of Columbia; and one stepson, Fletcher C. Brazell of Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Church of God on Elmwood Ave., conducted by the Rev. C. W. Barnes, the Rev. Bobby Ross and the Rev. J. C. Hunnicutt. Interment will be in the Crescent Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the residence.
*contributed by Melissa Gandy
Rufus BRAZELL, Sr.
March 2005
Elgin-Funeral services for Mr. Rufus Donald Brazell, Sr., 57, of Elgin, will be held 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2005, at Spears Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 til 8 o'clock Monday evening Shives Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America. Mr. Brazell died Thursday, March 24, 2005. Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late Jessie and Louvenia Coleman Brazell. He was President of Leesburg Hunt Club and was a contractor at Brazell Construction with his brother. Mr. Brazell was a member of Spears Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Susan Brazell of Elgin; sons, Rufus "Donnie" Brazell Jr., Danny Brazell and Mickey Brazell all of Lugoff and Johnnie Brazell of Columbia; daughters, Melissa Emmons of Elgin and Amy Blizzard of Lugoff; brothers, Lindsay Brazell of Lugoff, Leroy Brazell of Elgin, Edward Brazell of Travelers Rest, Eugene Brazell of Elgin, Paul Brazell of Lugoff and Lonnie Brazell of Elgin; sister, Margie Clock of Elgin; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Emily Emmons, Hunter and Hannah Blizzard, Kayla and Chase Brazell and Cameron Brazell. A special thank you to Dr. McElveen, SC Oncology Associates and Staff on 8th Avery at the Baptist Hospital.
*contributed by Anita Schwartz
Mrs. Margaret BROWN
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
September 24, 1969 13 B
Mrs. Margaret Brown of, 1935, Wayne St. died Saturday in her home. She was born in Richland County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grant Reed. Surviving are a son, James Brown Jr. of Columbia and three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gantt of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Annie L. Lee, of Brookland, N.Y. and Mrs. Elizabeth Dortch of Columbia.
Funeral services will announced by Leevy's Funeral Home.
Everett Charlton BUNDRICK
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
Mon, May 08, 2006
CHAPIN — Services for Everett Charlton Bundrick, 62, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Chapin Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Philip Vaughn. Active pallbearers will be Billy Ayers, Lawrence Thompson, Donny Tomlin, Chris Rowland, Randy Mullis, Lee Bundrick and Wright Phillips. The family will receive friends Monday, May 8, 2006 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Chapin Baptist Church. After battling cancer for a year, Everett passed Saturday, May 6, 2006, in his home in Chapin. Born June 19, 1943, in Columbia, SC, to the late Lonnie Lee and Gertie Bowers Bundrick, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a successful entrepreneur and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kay Motley Bundrick; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Melton and Angie Bundrick, Randall and Tamara Bundrick and Kevin and Leslie Bundrick; five grandchildren, Lee, Mallory, Kayla, Amanda, Rae Charlton and one sister, Mildred Shull. He was preceded in death by his sister, Aileen Beard.
*contributed by Vickie Ellisor
(Mrs.) Lillie Howell BUSBY
Mrs. Frank BUSBY
BESSEMER CITY, N. C. – Mrs. Frank Busby, 86, died today. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the First Baptist Church of Bessemer City. The former Lillie Howell, she was born in Richland County, S. C. Surviving are two sons, Willard Busby of Cherryville, N. C., and Erman Busby of Bessemer City. Sisk Funeral Home is in charge.
*contributed by John Howell
Mrs. Allie Cobb BUYERS
BRAZIL MEMORIAL BUILDING HONORS MRS. P. E. BUYERS
A memorial building to the late Allie Cobb Buyers, educational missionary to Brazil for 22 years, is under construction at People’s Central institute, Rio de Janeiro. Mrs. Buyers, born in Columbia in 1901, died her on April 26, 1951. Her husband, the Rev. Paul E. Buyers, returned to Brazil a few months later to help supervise construction of the building. Mrs. Buyers was a graduate of Winthrop College. People’s Central Institute, a Methodist missionary enterprise, is a social-educational-evangelistic center at the food of “Shantytown Hill” in a neglected part of Rio. It is near the docks, just a five minutes walk from a mill where 5,000 persons are employed. It offers a grade school, night classes in adult education, boys’ and girls’ clubs, classes for the deaf and dumb, sports activities, and in cooperation with the Federal health department, free dental and medical clinics. The new Buyers building will provide classrooms for 600 students. Alumni and other Brazilian citizens have contributed $50,000 toward the memorial, and Methodists of the North Texas conference are contributing funds through the program of Advance for Christ and His Church.
*contributed by John Howell
Alice Elders CAMPBELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
February 16, 1949
Mrs. Alice Campbell, 78, of 1326 Devereaux road, died at 7:30 Tuesday evening at her home. Mrs. Campbell was the widow of James B. Campbell, Sr., and had lived in Columbia her entire life. She is survived by two sons, James B. Campbell, Jr. of Columbia and Samuel A. Campbell of Georgetown; three daughters, Mrs. J.M. Barber and Mrs. P.E. Thomas of Columbia and Mrs. Phillip Simcic of Tampa, Fla.; four brothers, H.T. Elders, J.D. Elders, and S.A. Elders, all of Columbia and George Elders of Salley; one sister, Mrs. Sallie Martin of Columbia; six grandsons and two great- granddaughters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Dunbar Funeral home. [She was buried in Kelly Cemetery.]
*contributed by Mark J. Lynn
Mrs. Annie Davis CAMPBELL
The State Newspaper, Columbia, SC
11 April 1971
Mrs. Annie Davis Campbell, 83, of Rt. 2, Hopkins, widow of Matthew Campbell, died Saturday in the Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Campbell was born in Richland County, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Sarah McGill Davis. She was a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Alma Campbell Lever of Columbia, Miss Eugenia Campbell of Hopkins; a son, Sam T. Campbell of Hopkins; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine D. Jones of Hopkins, Mrs. Mamie D. Whaling of Columbia; three brothers, Welbourne W. Davis, Sr. of Hopkins, Robert E. and Thomas C. Davis of Columbia. Funeral plans will be announced by Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
*contributed by Helen Skipper
Dewey Hobson CAMPBELL
Dewey Hobson Campbell Sr., 82, of Hidden Valley Trailer Park, West Columbia, died yesterday at is home. Born in Richland County, he was a son of the late Samuel Edward and Mary Atkerson Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a retired empolyee of the Internal Revenue Service and a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of State Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bernice Shannon Campbell; three brothers, Clayton K. and Cloyd K. Campbell of Columbia and Lee Campbell of Eastover, and seven grandchildren. Plans will be announced by Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel.
*contributed by John Howell
Dewey H. CAMPBELL, Jr.
Funeral services for Dewey H. Campbell will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Northside Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Francis Davis. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church thirty minutes prior to the services. Pallbearers will be Raymond Campbell, J. T. Davis, Ownes Cobb, Luclen Cobb, Ronnie Campbell and Watson Shannon. Mr. Campbell, 57, of 3740 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Columbia, he was a son of Dewey Hobson and Bernice Shannon Campbell. He was a registered land surveyor and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ann Albrittain Campbell; two sons, Dewey H. Campbell III of West Columbia and Colie W. Campbell of Columbia; and five daughters, Mrs. David C. Blanks of Columbia, Katherine and Susan Campbell of Leesville, Mrs. Connie C. Shumpert of Boiling Springs and Wendy J. Campbell of West Columb