All Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Lena, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 21, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Mack Gaylord and Margaret L. Gaylord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Michael Lena; and son, Jamie Lena. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael Lena, Jr. (Ellen), Sherri Poignant (Bruce), Toni Petschko (Jason), and Cassidy Lena; as well as 10 grandchildren and 1 great...

Landon Owen Shelton (Jim) left his earthly body to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on June 1, 2022. He was born December 3, 1927, as the youngest son of James and Isma Shelton of Chatham, Virginia. After completing high school in Chatham, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1945 - 1947. Upon completing his military obligation, he enrolled at Furman University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a Master's degree in Education Administration....

On Monday, May 30, 2022, Roy E. Mechling Jr. passed away in his home after a long illness at the age of 77. Roy was born on April 25, 1945 in Columbia S.C. to Roy E. Mechling Sr. and Julia Lee Mechling. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1963 and attended the school of Electrical Engineering at USC. He was the owner and operator of Graphi-itti Sportswear Inc. for 20 years. Roy's passion in his later years was working in his yard.  He loved nurturing his flowers...

Richard Dominic Astrella of Columbia, SC passed away on May 8, 2022 at MUSC Health Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Born in South Philadelphia, September 11, 1931, to Michael and Anna Astrella; he lived in Columbia, SC for 25 years. He was the beloved husband of Nereida Astrella ; father of Karen Duva (deceased) and Richard Astrella Jr.; step-father of Enrique Caballero; brother of...

Donna Witt Miller, COLUMBIA - Donna Witt Miller, 74, died Tuesday, May 3rd at her home in Spring Valley. Born November 19th, 1947 at Saint Vincent’s in Jacksonville, FL to William Henry “Bill” and Lillian Lanell “Nell” Witt, Donna attended Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach and studied art at Jacksonville University, Coastal Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina. Donna spent her professional career in real estate,...

Jennifer Melissa Kennedy (25), departed this earth for her new heavenly home April 30, 2022. Jennifer was born February 25, 1997. She attended school at Blythewood High School and was a graduate of the class of 2015.     She is survived by her mother Maira S Kennedy, father Howard E Kennedy Sr, brothers Logan A Kennedy, Howard E Kennedy Jr. Alejandro G Kennedy and fiancé Nicholas C Green.  She is preceded by grandfathers Vernon M Kennedy and Ignacio...

Melody Wilson Preston transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Melody believed in the healing power of Jesus on earth and in heaven. Glory to God!Melody was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew Moore, Sr. of New Jersey NJ and her mother, Kimberly Wilson, of Columbia, SC, her only sister Ashley Wilson. Melody’s heart, her late great- grandma, Helen Esther Williams, reared Melody and taught her all the...