All Obituaries

David Lang Smith went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  David was born on February 26, 1956 and grew up in Farmville, NC.  He graduated from Farmville Central High School in 1974. Afterwards, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1979 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations and Psychology.  Upon graduation, he worked for Jefferson Pilot Life Insurance...

Mrs. Henrietta C. Nass, of Columbia SC, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 18, 2020, at the age of 89.   Henrietta, affectionately known as “Henri”, was born on December 30, 1930, in Pittsburgh PA., to the late Henrietta and Fred Bowden. Henrietta was a loving and faithful wife of over 65 years, a devoted and caring mother, and a nurturing grandmother. After graduating from Dormont High School in...

Ernest Clifton Gerald, 90, of Hopkins passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Ernest  was born on August 23, 1929 to Belvin and Ella Gerald. He was raised in Winnsboro and Ridgeway, South Carolina. Ernest joined the US Army and served his country during the occupation of Germany. Dad married Alice Myrtle Branham on February 14, 1951.    Ernest and Myrtle have three children, Phil Clifton (Pam) Lisa Gerald Moon (Dan) and Brent Clifton (Anina).  Their posterity is eight...

Retired Master Sergeant Elliott L Cox, 64, husband of the late Julia Douglas Cox of Blythewood, passed away in Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home in Blythewood, SC. His home was Ocala, Florida. He was son to the late Sylvester and Rhoda Sanders Cox.  He attended Spring Valley High School, and then served for 24 years in the United States Army retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports,...

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ White died on April 26, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was 83 years old. Born on January 7, 1937 in Panama, Republic of Panama. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walker-Wallace. While in Panama, Elizabeth met Mr. Oscar ‘White’ White, U.S. Army Sergeant. They married in June 1965. Liz and White relocated to Texas with their five children. Mrs. White maintained her faith as a Christian, throughout their many military moves, and shared her...

Mr. Bruce Alexander Jenkins, age 52, transitioned to heaven at home April 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  He was at peace in the home he loved surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on May 9, 1967 in Jackson, MS, as a young man he would settle in Columbia SC. He was self-employed for over 20 years. Everyone knew that he was abundantly proud of his business. He built the BA Jenkins Company from the ground up with enthusiasm, integrity, values, strong work ethics,...

Charlie Frank Riley, Jr, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2020. Born in Louisville, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charlie Frank Riley, Sr. and Ella Fair Adkinson Riley. He is predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Gail Storey Riley. He is survived by one daughter, Dr. Dana R. Cason (Chris); one son, Mark C. Riley (Burgin); grandchildren, Will and Nate Cason and Cole and Hagan Riley. Frank attended Louisville Schools, Troy University and numerous career related schools. His career...

Thomas Cecil Hood Sr 80 of Elgin, SC passed away February 10, 2020. He was a welder/crane operator . A service will be held February 22nd at 2630 Clemson Rd(Vive Church). Thomas is survived by Michael Hood, Thomas Hood Jr,  Lisa Sayas, Carl Chavis, Genie (Hood) Wright, and Dale Chavis.  Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Hood; mother, Myrtle J Bronnick; and daughter, Becky Chavis.