Mr. Joseph Wellington Frederick, Sr., 90, of Bly­thewood, passed away on March 18, 2025. Joe was born on December 3, 1934, in Akron, Ohio. Joe went to high school in Harrisburg, Illinois and graduated in 1953. Upon graduation, he accepted a football scholarship and lettered at the University of South Carolina, where he earned a […]

Otis Buford Williams, 83, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born in Fairfield County on April 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Carless Hay­lon Williams and Lillian Idell Abbott Williams. He is survived by his lov­ing wife of 62 years, Maria del Carmen Parrao Williams; children, Carmen Lillian Wil­liams […]

Billie Duensing Wofford, 78, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late E.W. “Bill” Duensing and Mary Campbell Duensing. Mrs. Wofford spent her ca­reer as a registered nurse, beginning as soon as her graduation and until her retirement in 2008. […]

James “Jim” Gary Futrell of Winnsboro passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 84 after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Born on September 14, 1940 in Potecasi, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Simon Luter and Emma Wright Futrell.   He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo Ann […]

It is with profound sadness that the management (Eddie & Jackie Nelson) regretfully announce the passing of Ms. Sonya Kennedy, 64, of Winnsboro, South Carolina.  Ms. Kennedy passed Thursday, January 16, 2025. Sonya Kennedy, a beloved daughter, friend, mentor, and pillar of her community.  Sonya departed this life peacefully leaving behind a legacy of service, […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mama, Mrs. Ethel Eloise Morris Stevens, formerly of Blythewood, SC, also known as Grandma, Nana, and Nene.  Mama was born in Fair Bluff, NC, a daughter of Arthur Edward and Ethel Lucille Morris on March 8, 1930.  She was the last surviving member […]

Jessica Lyn Swindler, 36, of Columbia, died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 11, 1988, she was the daughter of Joseph M Swindler (Carmen) and the late Jackie R. Swindler. Jessica, known as Jessy to her family and friends, graduated from Ridge View High School and went on to graduate […]

Travis Leonard Bianchi, 79, of Blythewood, SC, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on January 26, 2025. He was born in Blythewood in 1945 to Charles Americus Bianchi, Sr. and Lena Marie (Eargle) Bianchi. Travis was born in the same house he died in, while living some of his younger years in […]

Pauline (Polly) Estelle Jackson Williams, 91, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on August 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ruby Crossland Jackson. She was the widow of the late Thomas (Tom) McKendre Williams, Jr. She earned a BA in Religion and Elementary […]