Charles Wayne Bass, 75, of W. Columbia passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  Born in Fairfield County, he was the son of the late Christine Rabon and Bennie Bass, Sr.  He is survived by his wife, Joan Bass; daughters, Christy Claytor (Jesse), and Tammy Finklea; brother, Benn Bass, Jr.; sister, Faye Truesdale (RB); three grandchildren, Jessica Perry, Christen Brewer (Philip), and JC Claytor; great grandson, Samuel; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his...

Russell Denning "Rusty" Meeks entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Winnsboro, SC. Born in Columbia, SC on December 3, 1974, he was the son of Wilbert Denning Meeks (deceased) and Linda Mooneyhan Haslett. He is predeceased by his grandparents Wilbert and Louise Meeks of Myrtle Beach, SC and James Richard and Mary Stuckey Mooneyhan of Charleston, SC. Rusty grew up experiencing and exploring much of the United States as his family moved with his father’s work....

Kathryn Branham Nickoson, 83, of Ridgeway passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Ridgeway, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Leslie and Willie Kelly Branham.  She was a faithful member of Sawney’s Creek Baptist Church and member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Kathryn is survived by her two sons, Anthony Branham (Gail), and Paul W. Nickoson, Jr. (Sissy); three daughters, Sharon Boney, Irish Ann Boney (Sammy Rowe), and Susan Renee...

Robert “Tony” Cooper, 42, of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Columbia, he was the son of Maxine Wright Cooper.  In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by wife, Angela Michele Robinson; son, Michael A. Cooper; daughter, Julie A. Boozer (Brycen); sisters, Lisa Pullen and Leslie Lyles; and many loving nieces and nephews.  Tony is predeceased by his brother, Wayne Frank Williams, and maternal...

  Alexander Blair Rabb, 86, of Winnsboro passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023.  Born in Fairfield County, he was the son of the late Saddie Smith and William R. Rabb, Sr.  Alex was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church where he was lead usher, taught Sunday school, and member of the United Methodist Men.  He retired after 43 years in Pharmaceutical Sales with McKesson Pharmaceuticals in Columbia. He was a great companion to his loving wife...

Harriet Louise Hobbs-Burnside, 63, of Chapin passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Julian Hobbs and Ralph Lee Hobbs.  Harriet graduated from Richard Winn Academy and attended College of Charleston where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.  She was a long-standing member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Winnsboro and a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Columbia.  She was a diehard...

William Mobley Jones “Bill”, 67, of Columbia and White Oak, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 6, at his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan Starnes Jones, and two daughters, Elizabeth Mobley Jones and Rebecca Starnes Jones. Bill is predeceased by his parents Thomas Henry Jones, Sr and Phyllis Mobley Jones of Columbia. He leaves a brother, Tom (Jean), sister Caroline (Jeff), niece Nathalie (Josh) and nephew Andrew. He also leaves a much beloved...

Dorothy Frier Talbert, 82, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, May 2, 2023.  Born in Dillon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Townsend and Clara Mae Gattis Frier. She is survived by her son, Ricky Talbert (Tammy); daughter, Debby Colegrove (Vince); sister, Deloria “Snooks” Smith; eight grandchildren, Trey Talbert (Amber), Brandon Talbert, Cindel Peake (Tyler), Vincent Colegrove (Ashley), Haley Madden (Sean), Dyllon Colegrove, Hunter Colegrove and Jessica Bedenbaugh...

It is with great sadness that the family announce that Gale Taylor Lever, 83, of Winnsboro passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.  Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Archie Lee and Corrie Lee Jones Taylor.  She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Lever Caudill (Charles) of Blythewood, Gladys Dianne Lever of Winnsboro, and Robin Lever Donaldson (Tim) of Monroe, N.C.; sister, Sylvia Taylor Beckham of Winnsboro; three grandchildren, Carroll Robert Caudill (Rebecca),...

Ann Odom Frazier, 61, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Born in Chester, SC, she was the daughter of the late Otis Franklin Odom and Leila Mae Price.  She is survived by her brothers, Julian Price, and Frankie Lee Odom; sister Charlene Boyd; stepdaughters, Betty Scott Frazier Bell, and Barri Frazier DuPre; and best friend, Betty Jean Chavis.  In addition to her parents, Ann is predeceased by her husband, Francis Marion Frazier; son, Keith Frazier; and...