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Thomas Samuel "Sam" Luckey, 72, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Palmetto Baptist after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Monday, March 2, 2015 at 1pm, with funeral services at 2pm, at Kornegay & Moseley, 4645 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC, with Reverend Bill Sasser officiating. Interment will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11am in Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military...

Marvin McClam, who grew up in a large South Carolina farm family, served in the Navy during World War II, and climbed the ranks during a distinguished business career to become president of a vibrant agricultural company, died on Monday, Feb. 23. He was 93. During a 30-year retirement, he divided his time between Raleigh, N.C., and his beach house at North Litchfield Beach, S.C. He was married almost 64 years to the former Ruth Ludlam, who predeceased...

A memorial service for Michael Paul Ramos, of Columbia, SC, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 2pm in the chapel of Kornegay & Moseley, with Dr. Mark Bredholt officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made on his families behalf to David Decker, 211 Pine St., Theresa, NY 13691. Michael passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the age of...

Darrell Burton Williams of Charleston WVa passed away February 22nd, 2015. He was the son of the late Howard Williams. Darrell served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. He had a 20 year career with The Federal Bureau of Prisons. Surviving are his loving wife of 34 years, Teresa Williams; daughters, Leah Dixon (Derrick) of Columbia SC, Jessica Weaver (Donnie) of Four States, Carlie Lawson (Ernie) of Charleston; son, Samuel...

Frederick "Fred" A. Drescher, Jr., age 83, of Ridgeway passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 as the result of an accident on his farm. He was born August 8, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia and was a long time resident of Columbia and Ridgeway, South Carolina. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Frederick A. Drescher, Sr.; mother, Frances Ruth Ball, and his brother, Alfred Kurt Drescher. After serving in the Merchant Marines...

Grace C. Valdivieso, of Columbia, wife of the late Dr. Jose G. Valdivieso, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2015. Born on April 29, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Rose Carter. Grace was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and went on to earn a Master’s of nursing degree from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.  She enjoyed her career as a nurse and worked as a home...

A memorial service for Keiondall V. Johnson, of Columbia, will be held at 1pm on Sunday, February 15, 2015 in the chapel of Kornegay & Moseley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Keiondall passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the age of 28. Born on September 29, 1986 in Hinesville, GA, he was the son of George Michael Johnson, Sr. and Vauline...

A memorial service for Alice Amy Dyches, of Columbia, will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Awaken Church, 171 Newland Rd, Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc., P.O. Box 210668, Columbia, SC 29221 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Ms. Dyches passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the age of 86. Born in Honolulu, HI on March 5, 1928 she was...