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COLUMBIA Genevieve Davis Crosby, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Columbia, SC. She was born in Florence on January 30, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Edwin Davis and the late Marie McLaughlin Davis. She graduated from McClenaghan High School and attended the University of South Carolina. She was married to the late James Frederick Crosby, Jr. of Columbia, SC for 68 years. She was a devoted member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and greatly enjoyed her volunteer work there in her later years. She had a long career with the State Law Enforcement Division as an assistant to Chief Pete Strom, and upon her retirement, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto for...

CHAPIN, S.C. Paul "Sonny" Henry Fletcher, Jr., 77, passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday, June 20, 2021 with his wife of 58 years by his side. Born on October 5, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, Paul was the son of Paul Henry Fletcher and Rose Issac Fletcher. As a child, he attended Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic School in Paintsville, KY, often sneaking off and making his way back to his family's home in Norton, Va. Growing up in Norton, Paul met his wife, Ruble, while riding bicycles with the neighborhood kids. As a teenager, he spent his time working at his father's drive-in, which was the local hangout. He is probably best remembered by his classmates at John I. Burton High School...

COLUMBIA, SC Funeral service for John C. Hankinson Jr., 87, was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. The family received friends following the graveside service. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Hankinson died Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born October 14, 1933 in Waynesboro, Ga., he was the son of the late John C. and Sara Blount Hankinson. He was a U.S. Army officer veteran, retired banker and industrial developer. He was Vice President and Administrator of the South Carolina National Bank (now Wells Fargo) and initiated, planned, organized, implemented and managed the banks'...

Funeral service for John C. Hankinson Jr., 87, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Hankinson died Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born October 14, 1933 in Waynesboro, Ga., he was the son of the late John C. and Sara Blount Hankinson. He was a U.S. Army officer veteran, retired banker and industrial developer. He was Vice President and Administrator of the South Carolina National Bank (now Wells Fargo) and initiated, planned, organized, implemented and managed the banks'...

Nancy Anderson Self died June 12, 2021. She was born November 8, 1912, at Tall Oaks near Ninety-Six, S.C., the youngest child of Nannie Thomason and Thomas Carson Anderson. She attended the public schools of Ninety-Six, and graduated from Lander College in 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. William O. Self, daughter, Nancy Anderson Self, her parents, and five siblings. She is survived by sons, W. Osce Self (Lou Cecil) and Edwin A. Self; daughter, Sue Self Frey (Robert); five grandsons, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Of special importance to Mrs. Self until her death was the continuing friendship and support of friends of her daughter...

IRMO, SC - Edna Mae Hardie from Sligo, Pennsylvania, went home to be with Jesus on May 10, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 73. Edna was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend and prayer warrior to many people. Her goal in life was to let people know her friend Jesus and so they could join her in heaven. Edna was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Charles (Henry) Mahle, and her older brother, Jim Krieble. Those who are waiting to see her again in heaven are her loving husband, Thomas Hardie; sons, Thomas Hardie II, and Donald Hardie; daughter-in-law, Suzy Hardie; daughter, Gloria Hardie; granddaughter, Joy Hardie; sisters, Evelin Womeldorf (Wes...

COLUMBIA, SC - Carmelite Pisarich Payne died Monday, May 3, 2021. Born on September 25, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, she was a retired teacher from Lexington-Richland School District 5. Surviving are her daughters, Cindy McCartney (Bill) and Diane Lawhead (Tom), both of Columbia, SC; son, Vince Payne (Melanie) of Charlotte, NC; brother, Ray V. Pisarich Jr. (Elmerita) of Biloxi, MS; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Guy Payne, and her daughter, Jacqueline. ...

COLUMBIA, SC - Carmelite Pisarich Payne died Monday, May 3, 2021. Born on September 25, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, she was a retired teacher from Lexington-Richland School District 5. Surviving are her daughters, Cindy McCartney (Bill) and Diane Lawhead (Tom), both of Columbia, SC; son, Vince Payne (Melanie) of Charlotte, NC; brother, Ray V. Pisarich Jr. (Elmerita) of Biloxi, MS; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Guy Payne, and her daughter, Jacqueline. ...

GREAT FALLS - William Lewis Brasington, 80, went to fish the heavenly shores on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Pleasant Hill, SC, he was the son of the late William Brasington and Etta Deese Brasington. He was very proud to be a hardworking man, working at all three J.P. Stevens Mills in Great Falls until they closed, and retiring from Cinderella Knitting Mill. William had a love for growing tomatoes, fishing and hunting with his beagles. He was the best Paw Paw in the world. Surviving are his daughters, Wanda B. Harris (Chris) of Great Falls, SC and Susan B. Jacobs (Eric) of Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren, Erin Harris of Fort Mill, SC and Chloe Harris of Charleston, SC, George Jacobs...

WEST COLUMBIA, SC - Bill Sanders Jr., 60, passed away on April 23, 2021. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, and all other times at the home of his daughter. Bill was born March 19, 1961 in Greenwood to Bill and Mary Alice Sanders. Affectionately known as "Wild Bill" to his family and friends, he enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a unique, hardworking Godly man. Most importantly, he was most proud of his children and grandchildren and the bond he shared with his two little brothers and Dad. He is predeceased by his mother, Mary Alice Sanders. Survivors include his...

A graveside service for Robert Marvin Salley, Sr., 72, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 in Riverview Memorial Park, Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel. Mr. Salley died Monday, April 12, 2021. Born in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Wilton Wilson Salley and Thelma Alene Smith Salley. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he devoted his entire working career to the Insurance industry. Robert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was an Eagle Scout, and was a big proponent for the Boy Scouts. He was a member of Camp...

COLUMBIA, SC - Dr. Michael "Mike" Strong, 71, of Columbia, South Carolina, peacefully passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family after a battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Mike was born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 5, 1950, to the late William Leroy Strong and Marie Mombert Strong. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Elaine Thompson Strong; son, Michael Justin Strong (Stacy) of Columbia; daughter, Erin Strong Causey (Ryan) of Columbia; grandchildren: Michael Justin Strong, Jr. (Mac), Harrison Chase Strong, James Ryan Causey, Jr., and Margaret Anne Causey who all dearly loved their "Pops"; brother, William Leroy Strong, Jr....

West Columbia, South Carolina - Rose Ann Pearcy Mikell, widow of Walter Taylor Mikell, Jr., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021, at the age of 99. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Mikell was the daughter of Lilian Ainsley Carr Pearcy and Dr. Evert M. Pearcy. She was a graduate of West Virginia Business College and West Virginia University where she was president of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, president of the Junior Panhellenic Association, treasurer of Mortar Board, a Freshman Guide, a board member of the Young Women's Christian Association, and a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Later studies included a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of South Carolina where she...

COLUMBIA, SC - Arthur A. Montgomery, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel with Pastor Robin Garrison officiating. A native of Lane, Arthur was born December 16, 1938 to James Andrew and Geneva Cannon Montgomery. Arthur was a member of the Air National Guard and in 1962, during the Berlin Crisis he served his country proudly when he was called to active duty in Spain. He was a computer technician for NCR until his retirement. Arthur will be remembered as a Mr. Fix It, he enjoyed camping with family and friends, cooking and red Ford vehicles. He had a...

Columbia, SC - Frances A. Spratt passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021 at the age of 95. Born Frances Eugenia Griffith in McMinnville, TN, she spent her early years in McMinnville until moving to Nashville, TN, where she graduated from Hillsborough High School and Peabody College. She also attended Vanderbilt University. Frances worked in Atlanta, GA at 3rd US Army Headquarters, in charge of troop and material movement. She was married to Lt. Eric Anderson, a USAF fighter pilot, who was killed in combat in Korea, and later married Major James Lee Spratt in 1963. She spent the rest of her life lovingly caring for and raising 5 children. Frances loved the Lord and her church and was very...

IRMO, SC - Bobby Wayne Miles died Saturday, March 27, 2021. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Cleo L. Miles and Ola Powell Miles. He operated and was the owner of Bob's Superette in Darlington, SC. Bobby was an avid bowler and avid sports fan, especially of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the Washington Redskins. Surviving are his wife, Opal Pearl Miles; daughter, Leta Byrd; sons, Eddie Morgan and Jonathan Morgan; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Danny Miles, Donny Miles; sister, Betty Miles Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN...

Born Helen Louise Snellgrove in Garfield, Georgia on February 15, 1914, Helen left this world after a brief illness on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 107. She was predeceased by her parents, John Henry and Nannie Moore Snellgrove; her husband of 61 years, Carl Shelton; a daughter-in-law, Jean; two brothers and one sister; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her two children, Mike Shelton and Virginia Chambers (Art); seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and others. Helen spent her childhood in Augusta, Georgia but later moved to Columbia, S.C. with her husband in 1937. She was a...

COLUMBIA - Joel Norman Scott died Friday, March 19, 2021. Born in Endicott, New York, he was a son of the late John Henry Scott and Viola Mildred Williams Scott. He was a graduate of Dreher High School and attended University of Utah. Mr. Scott served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for the State of South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission until he retired. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Pamela Borders Scott; son, Vince Scott of Hilton Head Island, SC; and three grandchildren, Travis Scott, Ryan Scott, and Savannah Scott. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John William Scott. The family will receive friends from...

IRMO, SC - Mrs. Tsuyako "Sue" Kanamori Harrington, age 93, went to heaven on March 16, 2021. Born on February 19, 1928 in Kyoto City, Japan; married in 1953 to the late Bill Harrington. She came to America with Bill in 1955, residing first in Thomasville, NC then in Statesville, NC and settling in Columbia, SC in 1967. Sue was an active member of the Ailene Leitner Fellowship Sunday School Class at Union United Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player. She was a member of the American Contract Bridge League and earned a Gold Master. She also played golf and was a longtime member of the Coldstream Country Club. Sue was a 20-year active volunteer at Sharing God's Love in Irmo. She and...

Sally Dunbar Atwater was born April 29, 1951 in Union, South Carolina and passed away on March 9, 2021 surrounded by her three loving daughters at her home in Washington, DC following a three-year long battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer. She was the daughter of the late Theodosia Wilson Dunbar and Means Curtis Dunbar and the wife of the late Harvey LeRoy "Lee" Atwater, the GOP strategist and former Republican National Committee chairman. Sally was a committed educator from a young age. She earned her Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education from Winthrop University and continued her studies, completing her Master's degree in Special Education there while simultaneously working as a...

Dr. Truman Henry Teed, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. A military service will be held in Fort Jackson National Cemetery immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Born in Cannonsville, NY, on May 25, 1929, Dr. Teed received his undergraduate degree from Albright Art School, Buffalo State University. He also received his Masters in Art Education and his Doctorate in Art Education, both from Penn State University. He came to the University of South Carolina as a Professor of Art in 1968. After 30 years of teaching art education and metalsmithing at USC,...