All Obituaries

Ronald A. Colson born November 23, 1950 was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and Army. Ron went to see his Lord February 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, two daughter, two son-in-laws and four grandsons. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 9:30 am Friday March 5, 2021 in the chapel of Kornegay & Moseley. Burial will follow at 11:00 am at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.  

Robert “Bob” Grady Mauney transcended into eternity to be with his Lord Jesus on February 22, 2021.  Bob was born on June 2, 1932 in Chicopee,  Georgia. He was a 1951 graduate of Leesburg (Florida) High School.  He married his beloved Cecilia  Scarborough in 1953.  Bob served in the US Air Force and then attended and graduated from both the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. He dedicated his life to public service and served as the...

Ira Lawrence Miller, COLUMBIA - Ira Lawrence Miller, 76, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 15th, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born October 16th, 1944 at Providence Hospital to Dr. Harold and Meta Miller, Ira graduated from AC Flora High School in 1962 and the University of North Carolina in 1966. Upon returning to Columbia, Ira spent over 50 years as a real estate broker, developer, and mediator, but was most enthusiastic about the many friends he made and...

Joseph N. Pietrantone Jr., of Columbia, SC, departed this life on February 4, 2021. The eldest son of Joseph and Lena, he is survived by his four children with first wife, Margaret (deceased), his wife, Charlotte, and two step-children, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and brother.   Born in Solvay, NY during the Great Depression, he worked on a farm as a young boy to earn money for his family, served in the Army during the Korean War, graduated from the University at...

Kimberly was born on April 26, 1977 and died on January 23, 2021. Kimberly lived a life of love.  She would do anything for anyone and shared her challenges and joys willingly.  Her gifts of life and love gave all whom she met strength, wisdom and joy.  Her first 20+ years in life were filled with excitement and unimaginable joy with her family and friends.  Her recent 20+ years were filled with beauty and wonder with her husband and son; and last 4 years with...

Kenneth (Ken) L. Franz of Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alton, Illinois on January 2, 1931. He was the youngest of four sons of the late Arthur and Martha Franz of Alton, Illinois. Ken was a 35-year member of Northeast Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon, Elder, Elder Emeritus and Sunday School President. He and his wife, Betty, were involved in the elder care ministry at...

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Richard H. “Butch” Dixon will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday January 25, 2021 at Kornegay & Moseley, 4645 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the VFW Post 11079, Elgin, SC 29045. Butch passed away Wednesday January 20, 2021. He...

Mr. Johnny Taylor affectionately known as (Johnny boy) was born on April 07, 1950 in Gadsden S.C. He was the oldest child born to Anthony and Eartha Mae Taylor. He departed this earthly life on friday January 08, 2021. Johnny was educated at Webber School in Eastover S.C. He was Baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Gadsden S.C., and was a member of First Nazareth Baptist Church Columbia SC. He also attended Gunter's Chapel Baptist Church for many years with his...