All Obituaries

John Mark Swicegood of Cayce, born 1/13/63 in Columbia, SC leaves all that knew him as a kind man and true friend that loved his family and would attempt to bring a smile to everyone. He is known as one of the state’s most accomplished musicians recognized by his peers and multitude of students that he instructed throughout S.C. over the years.  Upon graduating Newberry College he followed his god given talent of musical ability that was ingrained by the age of 6. His father, a...

Batesburg-Leesville-Herbert Eugene Kneece, Jr, 81, passed away April 1, 2020 after several years of declining health.  He was the son of the late Herbert Eugene Kneece Sr, and Evelyn Whatley Kneece of Batesburg.  Herb was married for 57 years to Ann Taylor Kneece.  They had two children, Bradford Eugene Kneece (Melissa) of Lexington, SC, and NiCole (Nikki) Kneece Zurenko (Mike) of Greenville, SC, and two grandchildren, Jackson Eugene Kneece and Audrey Elizabeth Kneece. Herb...

Lexington – Betty S. Johnson, 76, passed away April 1, 2020. Born in Sally, SC, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise Toole Steverson. She was very active in her children’s lives. She was their softball coach, an avid South Carolina Gamecocks fan and Atlanta Braves fan. Mrs. Betty enjoyed playing the piano and was always a practical jokester and prankster every opportunity she had. Most importantly, she loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She is survived by...

Daniel Rusty Williams Gilbert-Daniel Rusty Williams, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 01, 2020. He was born March 21, 1954, in Fort Benning, GA, the son of the late Algie Gene and Lila Sullivan Williams.  Mr. Williams retired from Michelin Manufacturing Company. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Deborah Knox Williams; son Brian Gene Williams of California; daughter Amber Marie Cole (Christopher Jason); sisters Becky Buckner of Lexington; Gail Peacock (Jerry) of West Columbia;...

    Private services for Patricia Kauric Ringer, 72, will be conducted Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.  Barr-Price Funeral Home Lexington Chapel is assisting the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Youth Trip  145 St. Paul's Church Road Gilbert, SC  29054.   Ms. Ringer died Wednesday March 31, 2020.  Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late William James and Ruby Bailey Kauric...

Lexington - Mary Williams Blackwood, 89, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC on August 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ross Octavious and Annie Pierce Williams. Mary was a loving and caring mother of 3 children; Sherry LeTempt, Anne (Earl) Hope, Wayne (Susan) Blackwood; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Roland; daughter, Brenda; sisters, Louise Hayes, Sara Gliddon, and Macy Amato; brothers, Jack Williams and Ross...

  Lexington – Jack Kenneth Longfield, Jr., 62, of Lexington passed away on March 30, 2020.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Jack K. Longfield, Sr. and the late Mary J. VanValkenburg Longfield. Jack was a devoted family man.  He loved music.  Jack was happiest being a handyman, tinkering and fixing things.  He is survived by his daughters, Tara (Edwin) Hernandez-Gunn, Andie Longfield, Tina Longfield and Chyloe (Nate) Zarnosky; sons, Christopher Scheidel...

Rosa (Scroggins) Moon Columbia - Rosa S. Moon, 85, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in Covington, TN, she was the daughter of the late Nat and Ada Fletcher Scroggins. She retired as a monitor with the State Government.  Rosa was a fun loving, witty individual. She loved to engage in meaningful conversations and share her different perspectives on many subjects. She was a very generous lady, that never met a stranger, and many she encountered became her life-long friends. Rosa...