Bessie Lee Joye Williams was born in Camden, South Carolina on December 16, 1918, the daughter of  Daniel Gaston Joye and the late Julia Eleanor Chewning Joye. Bessie Lee Joye Williams, 97, of Lugoff, South Carolina, passed away December 10, 2016. Bessie Lee was predeceased in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Milton James Williams (Bally) and their daughter Joy Carolyn Williams.  Bessie … Continue reading Bessie Lee Joye Williams

Lucy Miles Martin was born November 11, 1925 in Paris, TN, the daughter of the late George Thomas Miles and Alta Enoch Miles. Lucy Miles Martin, 91, of Camden, SC, widow of Vurden D. Martin, Sr., died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Lucy worked at Belk Department Store for several years once her youngest child was grown. Lucy was survived by her children, Vurden D. Martin, … Continue reading Lucy Miles Martin

Betty Irene Hunter Corey was born Saturday, May 01, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA, on May 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Isiah Alexander Hunter and Susie Paradise Hunter. Betty Irene Corey, 90, of Lugoff, passed away December 9, 2016.  Formerly of Springfield, OH, she moved to Lugoff in 2014. Surviving were her sons, Doug (Diane) Corey of Salisbury, VT, Craig (Joan) … Continue reading Betty Irene Hunter Corey

Mr. Joseph “22” Thomas of 5435 Pisgah Rd, Rembert, SC entered into rest on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Union Baptist Church Family Life Center in Rembert. The body will be placed in the center for viewing one hour prior to the service.  Public viewing will be held … Continue reading Joseph Thomas

Walter R. “Cotton” Hembree, was born on May 25, 1923 to Lounetter Grubbs and Jess H. Hembree in Columbia, SC. Walter R. “Cotton” Hembree, 93, of Irmo, died Thursday, December 8, 2016. He was married to the late Betty Swenson and the late Jean Player. Mr. Hembree was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, Columbia. A US Navy veteran of World War II, … Continue reading Walter R. “Cotton” Hembree

Dennis Cantey Foster was born October 5, 1946, in Columbia, she was the daughter of Dr. William Childs Cantey and Blanche Dennis Cantey. Dennis Cantey Foster, formerly of San Francisco, CA., died Thursday, December 8, 2016, after an extended illness. Dennis was a graduate of Dreher High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Converse College in Spartanburg.Dennis married Thorne Scott Foster of San Francisco … Continue reading Dennis Cantey Foster

Dana Ray Arnold was born in Washington, DC on October 25, 1949, he was the son of  Noah Lee Arnold and Virginia Elizabeth Evans Arnold. Dana Ray Arnold of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He attended Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, and graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Arnold held a private pilot license and ATP rating. His love … Continue reading Dana Ray Arnold

Robert Paul Byars was born in Rock Hill, SC, on December 18, 1921, he was a son of Dovie Raines Byars and Robert Byars. Robert Paul Byars, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Mr. Byars worked at the Naval Base in Charleston, SC until he enlisted in the Navy in 1944. He served in the Pacific during … Continue reading Robert Paul Byars

Anastasia Dawn Chernoff was born March 02, 1967. After a nineteen-month battle with cervical cancer, Columbia native Anastasia Chernoff, artist and curator slipped away on December 6, 2016. Anastasia expressed that she did not fear death, only that she was sad to leave her beloved family and friends. Anastasia was a treasured connector and creator in the arts community. She loved hosting First Thursdays at her … Continue reading Anastasia Dawn Chernoff

HUSBAND Name: Talmadge G Nates, SR Birth: May 5, 1926 Death: Apr. 14, 2006, Richland, South Carolina Burial: Jackson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Dentsville, Richland, South Carolina Father: J.P. Nates Mother: Lillie Nates MARRIAGE Date: Location: WIFE Name: Evelyn Legrand Nates Birth: July 5, 1934 Death:October 16, 2000, Richland, South Carolina Burial: Jackson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Dentsville, Richland, South Carolina Father: Henry Franklin Legrande Mother: Minnie B Legrand CHILDREN OF THIS UNION … Continue reading Talmadge G Nates