All Obituaries

West Columbia – Dorothy Jean Jackson, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2020.  She was born in Oklahoma to the late Shadrick and Lottie MacIntosh Johnson. In Fresno, CA, during WWII, Dorothy met her love of 54 years, Harvey E. Jackson. Together they ran the family business, Jackson’s Grocery Store.  On top of running a business, and raising a family, Dorothy was very involved in her church.  She was a member, pianist, and Sunday School teacher for Ebenezer...

Doris Thornton Paul, 88, was received into heaven on July 6th, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Earl and Suzie Watson Thornton and was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, A.T. Paul, Jr. She is survived by her son, Tetie (Lonna) and daughter, Susan Paul Miller (Robert, deceased).  She was “Granny” to her grandsons, Clint Paul (Cheryl) and Paul Miller (Alana); great grandsons, Pierson, Hudson and Colton Paul, and Jonah and Caleb Miller.  She is also...

Helen P. King Services for Helen Pendergrass King, 79, will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Gilbert with the Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Due to COVID-19 protocols, all persons in attendance must wear a mask. Burial will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, at The Carter Family Cemetery, 3295 Daisy Rd., Loris, SC 29569.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carter Family Cemetery Trust, P.O. Box 65, Loris SC 29569 or to First Baptist Church of Gilbert, 441 Lewie St....

James Allen Shealy lost his battle to cancer on Sunday, July 5th, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born in Leesville, SC, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Mary Taylor Shealy. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, and retired from Southeastern Freight Lines. He was a dedicated husband, father and Pops. He loved spoiling his 6 grandchildren and spending family time with his wife, daughters and grandchildren. He always bragged on his daughters for choosing the best son-in-laws....

Yvette Wrightson, 60, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020.  Plans will be announced by Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel.

Lexington – Larry Peechatka, 85, passed away July 3rd, 2020 in Lexington, SC.  He was born to the late Clair and Fern Keltz Peechatka of Scotrun, PA.  He was a Naval Aviator for 21 years, retiring in 1979 as a Lieutenant Commander.  Upon retirement he worked as an electrician for over 20 years.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Johnnie Ruth Peechatka of Lexington, SC; son, Duane Peechatka and his wife Cathy of Saylorsburg, PA; daughter, Wendy Swallow and her...

Barbara Ann Herron Rauch passed away peaceful July 2, 2020, at age 74. She was born June 10, 1946, in Aiken South Carolina. She was the daughter of Albert and Viola Herron. Barbara married Walter Rauch, they resided in Columbia. Barbara spent her life as a loving wife, sister, mother and friend to all. She loved gardening, reading books, and learning the history of her ancestors. Barbara became a mother shortly after getting married in 1962. Together she and Walter raised 2 children,...

  Services for Darrell F. Rudisail, 74, augured in on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  Born October 23, 1945 in Spartanburg, he was the son of William F. and Esther Wall Rudisail.  A Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Air Force, he also served in the South Carolina Air National Guard while in College and the United States Air Force Reserve after College. Darrell loved the Country he served and he stood each time he heard the National Anthem being played.  He respected the...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Yevonne Mack Barefoot, 91, who went to her heavenly home on June 30, 2020. Born November 1, 1928 in Lexington County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Grace Mack. She worked at Barefoot Machine Shop as a secretary and wife of the owner, Sam Barefoot for 58 years. She enjoyed painting and crafts, photography, seamstress, and camping. She was a member of Pelion Eastern Star Chapter, Boiling Springs United Methodist Church, Boiling...