William H. Huffstetler
COLUMBIA - CMSgt William H. Huffstetler, SC Air National Guard (ret.), 85, passed away on September 2, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, West Columbia. Burial with full military honors and Masonic rites will follow at Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Lexington Chapel of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home.
William Heyward Bill Huffstetler was born in Chapin, South Carolina, on July 19, 1924, a son of the late William Rayford Huffstetler and Ella Rose Shealy Huffstetler. After graduating from Chapin High in 1941, he went on extended active duty with the United States Navy to serve in WWII aboard the USS Baxter and the USS Wachaprague in the South Pacific. His military occupational specialty was Higgins Boat LCVP Crewman, transporting landing forces from ships to invasion beaches, and he saw extensive action in Pacific Island invasions.
After being honorably discharged in 1946 he continued in the US Naval Reserve, but transitioned to the newly formed SC Air National Guard at the outset of the Korean War. Bill found his niche with the SCANG, where he started out as a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician and continued into a 30-year career to retire as the senior non-commissioned officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base. During this time he was called to active duty in both the Korean War and the Berlin Crisis and served the nation's defense in the Strategic Air Command.
Over his lengthy service with SCANG, there were many outstanding events. In 1955 he was selected as a team member to participate in the great shootout in Casper, WY, which pitted the South Carolina F-80 ACFT against other types of ACFT. The SCANG team won the trophy for outstanding maintenance.
In 1959 the team accepted an invitation, on behalf of the SCANG and the USAF, to join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in air flights over the Canadian World's Fair. Proudly, they flew six F-104s to Trenton Station, Canada, and for five days, made two flights a day over Ontario, Canada.
In 1965 the SCANG team was again selected to represent the Air National Guard in a worldwide shootout, known as William Tell, competing against all units that flew F-101s, F-102s, F-104s or F-106s. All units flew from US or foreign airbases to Tyndal AFB in Panama City, FL. This time the South Carolina team, flying F-102s, came out on top and Bill was presented as team chief the top award for Excellence in Team Maintenance.
Bill retired from the South Carolina Air National Guard on July 18, 1984. Besides the South Pacific, he saw service in the Guard in Panama, Norway, Sweden, Spain, England, and Portugal. His many awards and decorations include the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two stars (Bataan Peninsula and Okinawa), World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hour glass devices, Air Force Meritorious Service Award with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars (Leyte and Luzon), Exceptional Service Medal, Active State Service Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
Bill was also a charter member of the Cayce Masonic Lodge No. 384 A.F.M.
Mr. Huffstetler is predeceased by his dear wife, Christine Boland, his sister, Eleanor M. Huffstetler and his brother, Homer Donald Huffstetler, and leaves behind brothers, Ray Huffstetler (Martha) of Ft. Worth Texas and Richard Huffstetler of Allendale, SC. Also surviving are his daughter, Tina Huffstetler Winter; son, William S. Huffstetler (Phyllis); grandson, Kurt; granddaughter, Kirsten (Ben Walters) and his great-grandson, Ori.
Bill enjoyed being outside, whether it was hunting, fishing, or gardening. He loved his country, his family, and his friends, and his laughter and sense of humor will be missed by many.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169.
Michael James Lyles
A service to celebrate the life of Michael James Lyles, 52, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. The Rev. Timothy B. Shirley will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Lake Shore Church of God, 1201 Lakeshore Drive, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Mr. Lyles died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. born in Camden, he was the son of Jessie Geneva Ray Lyles and the late Joe Franklin Lyles.
Surviving are his children, Michael Ryan Lyles (Brittney), Cody McWhorter, Brooke Lyles and Austin Lyles; mother, Geneva Lyles; sisters, Lois A. Lyles and Lisa Branham (Robbie); brother, David Franklin Lyles (Tammie); and grandchildren, Michael Bryce Lyles and Braxton Lyles.
Joan E. Collins
Funeral service for Mrs. Joan E. Collins, 76, of 1801 Lovett Road, Camden, will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 1:00 P.M. at Sweet Home Baptist Church with burial in the Cedars cemetery. She died Monday, April 27, 2015. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Stan Melton
A funeral service to honor the life of William Stanley Melton, 64, of Cassatt, SC, will be held at 3:00 PM today, May 4, 2015 at Beaverdam Baptist Church in Cassatt. Rev. Homer Hinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 5:00-6:30 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Stan’s memory to Kershaw County Health Hospice, 124 Battleship Road, Camden, SC 29020, Beaverdam Baptist Church, 1684 Old Georgetown Road W., Cassatt, SC, 29032 or the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Kershaw Co, c/o Gail Kirkland, 647 Lachicotte Road, Lugoff, SC 29078.
Stan Melton, husband of Janice Sims Melton, died Friday, May 1, 2015. He was born in Camden, SC, the son of the late Shannon Daniel Melton, Vaudearie Rodgers Melton Anderson and step-father, William S. Anderson. Stan served in the US Air Force, was owner/operator of Quality Door Service, Inc. and he was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Stan is survived by his wife; daughter, Kelly Snipes Powell (Kevin) of Standish, ME; son, Matthew Waylon Snipes (Jill) of Camden, SC; grandchildren, Tristan James Powell and Skyler Marie Snipes; brothers, Daniel E. Melton (Brenda) of Elgin and Steven W. Melton (Sherri) of Lugoff, SC; and his special friends, Fred Angel and Kevin Wilke.
Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
Juanita B. Jordan
Funeral service for Juanita Brown Jordan, 84, will be held on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friend one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church Women’s Auxiliary.
Mrs. Jordan, wife of the late Alvin W. Jordan, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at KershawHealth. born in Blaney, she was the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Lura Heath Brown. She was a member of Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Women’s Ministry, Adult Sunday School Class and sang in the choir.
Surviving are her sons, Gene Jordan (Barbara) of Elgin, Dean Jordan (Nancy) of Lugoff, Randy Jordan (Arlene) of Lugoff, and Terry Jordan of Houston, Texas; sister, Clemmie “Jake” Moak (Denny) of Elgin; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Christine Manor and Opal Moore; and brothers, Led Brown and Leroy Brown.
Richard Holmes
A celebration to honor the rich life of Richard Alexander Holmes will be held at the Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., where a Communion Service will be conducted by The Reverend William Owens of Mary Magdalene Anglican Church followed by a Wake to be held at Sam Kendall’s on Broad Street in Downtown Camden.
Richard was born in North Tonawanda, New York, on July 26, 1967, and died Friday evening, May 1, 2015. Memorials may be made in Richard’s memory to Davie Beard, The Dusty Horseman, 1805 Brevard Place, Camden, SC, 29020, to provide Paperless LCDeWriter Tablets to KershawHealth for use by patients with speaking difficulties. Richard’s entire family gives the deepest gratitude for every act of kindness extended on Richard’s behalf.
Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
Eunice Elizabeth Gainey
Funeral service for Eunice Elizabeth Gainey, 87, will be held today, May 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church cemetery in Cross, S.C. The family will receive friends on Thursday 4-9 p.m. at the home and one our prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Mrs. Gainey, wife of the late George Leon Gainey, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. born in Hartsville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Ray Norton and Ellen Thompson Galloway.
Surviving are her daughters, Rita Branham (Brad) of Elgin, Teri Gainey Bastian (Teddy) of Valdese, N.C., and Lynn Gainey Hambourger (Alan) of Glenview, Ill.; brother, Helmuth Norton; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by siblings, Arduth Norton King and Jesse Norton.
The family extends a special thanks to Peggy Graham, Doris Johnson, Estelle Douglas and Michelle Gryder for their loving care.
Janie Ruth Hough Thomas
Mrs. Janie Ruth Hough Thomas, 84, of 2780 Best Road, Bethune, passed on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Nelson-Haile Funeral Home.
Henry Robinson Jr.
Mr. Henry Robinson, Jr., 66, of 857 St. Paul Road in Camden (Knights Hill Community), died Saturday, May 2, 2015. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.
Ashley Eddings
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ashley Michelle Tidwell Eddings, 25, of Camden, SC, will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Rev. Trent McLaughlin will officiate. Burial will follow in Beaverdam Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM, Monday, May 18, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.
Ashley, wife of Brunson M. Eddings, died Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born in Sumter, SC, the daughter of Billie Prescott Tidwell and Jimmy P. Tidwell. She was a member of Freedom Outreach Church in Cassatt, SC.
Ashley is survived by her husband; daughters, Jade, Khloe, Emma and Laikyn; son, Korbin; sister, Jill Tidwell of Coward, SC; maternal grandmother, Maggie Prescott of Sumter, SC; and her parents-in-law, Connie McKnight and Ronnie Eddings, both of Camden, SC.
Ashley was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Bill Prescott and her paternal grandparents, Carl and Sarah Tidwell.
Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
Harrison LeVerne Wilkerson
January 17, 1943 - November 26, 2010
WEST COLUMBIA – Funeral services for Harrison LeVerne “Wilkie” Wilkerson, 67, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel with interment in Southland Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel.
Mr. Wilkerson was born January 17, 1943 in Winnsboro, SC and passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. He was a son of the late William Preston Wilkerson and Elizabeth McLendon Wilkerson. He worked for the South Carolina Department of Corrections and retired from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Mr. Wilkerson is survived by his wife, Ruth Boone Wilkerson of West Columbia; son, William Wilkerson of West Columbia; grandchildren, Samantha B. Wilkerson, William Wilkerson, Jr. and brother, Ronald Wilkerson (Willie) of Land O Lakes, FL. He was predeceased by his brother, Devard Wilkerson.
Dennis James Skraba
February 15, 1938 - November 26, 2010
IRMO – Funeral services for Dennis James Skraba, 72, will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Mr. Skraba will be placed in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, 120 Marydale Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
Mr. Skraba was born on February 15, 1938 in Greaney, MN and passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. He was a son of the late John Joseph Skraba and Ursula Babich Skraba. Mr. Skraba was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church. He was a Mechanical Engineer.
Mr. Skraba is survived by his wife, Joyce C. Skraba of Irmo; son, William Skraba of Minneapolis, MN; daughter, Kathryn Skraba of Rogers, MN; son, Steven Skraba of Irmo; grandchildren, Allison and Jennifer Skraba, Kaylyn Tolzmann, Matthew and Michael Hicks; step-daughter, Ivy Peer of Irmo and brother, Donald Skraba of Columbia.
Michael Wade Elliott
September 22, 1955 - November 27, 2010
LEXINGTON - Mr. Michael Wade Elliott, 55, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010, while vacationing in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Mike was born on September 22, 1955 in Charleston, SC. He was a son of Tom W. Elliott and the late Lou Elliott. Mike was a car painter for 40 years and was known as �one of the best�. He spent most of his time working on his 1994 Buick wagon, going to car shows and spending time with friends at the lake.
Mike is survived by his father; sister, Beverley Sanders; children, Brittany June Angel and Billy Wade Elliott; nephew, Clayton Sanders; grandchildren, Carson Wade Elliott and Kelsi June Angel all of Lexington. He was predeceased by his mother and brother, Danny Elliott. Mike leaves behind his much loved dogs, Brandy and Brat. He was loved very much by his family and friends and he passed away in his favorite place doing what he loved to do.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Pets Inc., 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170.
Marie Burden
September 7, 1951 - November 28, 2010
COLUMBIA – A memorial service for Marie Burden, 59, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277.
Mrs. Burden was born September 7, 1951 in Lockport, NY and passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010. She was a daughter of Joseph Lata and the late Mary Luczywek.
Mrs. Burden is survived by her father; daughter, Linda Catoe (Jeremy) of Columbia; sisters, Joanne MacSwan, Jeanne Marohn and Kootie O’Rourke all of Buffalo, NY and a granddaughter, Avery Marie Catoe of Columbia.
Ruth Jordan Boyd
January 9, 1956 - November 29, 2010
LEXINGTON - Ruth Jordan Boyd, age 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born January 9, 1956 in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Fred and Ruth Jordan. She was a graduate of Waverly High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati.
She met her devoted husband in Cincinnati and together started a family in Lexington, Kentucky where their first and only daughter was born. She was the inspiration for her husband to receive his Ph.D. and the love of his life. She was a dedicated woman whose caring and compassionate nature can never be forgotten. For many devoted years she worked as a nurse where she found great joy and happiness in helping others. She also proudly served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She had a great love for education and was the first one in her family to graduate from college. She adored learning about nature, music, history, art, culture, and everything in between. She was a lady of many interests and talents that never ceased to amaze. Her enthusiasm, love of life and family was overflowing and could not be bottled up. She had the ability to always make you laugh and the gleam in her eyes was contagious. This gracious woman knew how to live a life worthwhile and positively affected all who came to know and love her. She was a noble and brave woman who cannot be replaced. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, wife, sister, and aunt.
She was a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama and was an attendee at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church in Lexington, South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Ray E. Jordan, her parents, and her brother-in-law, Marvin Dean. Surviving are her husband of 23 wonderful years, Dr. Jay Boyd; her daughter, Lynn A. Boyd; her two sisters, Pemelia (Melia) Dean of Circleville, Ohio and Fredia (Morris) Hopkins of Piketon, Ohio; her brother, Wayne (Barb) Jordan of Waverly, Ohio; one sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing her.
Visitation will be held Friday at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Rev. Reid Crotty officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at www.ocrf.org.
Christine T. Carpenter
COLUMBIA - Mrs. Christine Taylor Carpenter, 86, died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at her home. born December 17, 1922 in Wappanucka, OK, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Blanche Mitchell Taylor of Wappanucka and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Carpenter II. She was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church and a devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her son, Bob Carpenter and his wife Jane of Blythewood, SC, her daughter, Susan Smith and her husband Mike of Columbia, SC, grandchildren, Clark Carpenter and his wife Lauren of Greenville, SC, Brandon Lowe of Charlotte, NC and Chrissy Carpenter of Greenville, SC and a sister, Idella Taylor Lowe of Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel with Rev. Tim Phillips as minister. Visitation with the family will be just prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Carpenter's memory to Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC 29063 or Lutheran Hospice, 105 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Deborah L. Shumpert
LEXINGTON – A Memorial Service with visitation will be held for Deborah Lucas Shumpert, 52, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2009 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Southland Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Shumpert was born October 9, 1956 in Columbia, SC and passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009. She was a daughter of the late David Berley Lucas and Shirley Threatt Lucas. Ms. Shumpert was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Ms. Shumpert is survived by her son, Lucas McCoy Shumpert (Erin) of Pelion, SC; sister, Diane Lucas Whiting of Macclenny, Fl; brother, David Andrew Lucas of Hepzibah, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and 3 grandsons. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Jerry Crayton Lucas.
Linda L. Lockaby
LEESVILLE – Linda Lee Lamb Lockaby, 68, died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington.
Ms. Lockaby was born November 25, 1940 in Cross Anchor, SC. She was the daughter of the late Claude Brock Lamb and Eva Ruth Busby Lamb. Ms. Lockaby is survived by her sons, Johnathan Brock Lockaby of Orange Park, FL and Ronald Craig Lockaby of Leesville, SC; daughter, Tranna Jean Lockaby Starnes of Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Christopher Matthew and Alexandria Nichole Starnes of Lexington, SC and a brother, Robert E. Lamb of Bogalusa, LA. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Louisa Lee Lockaby and a brother Claude J. Lamb.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009 in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with entombment in the Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Care of Columbia, c/o United Way of the Midlands, 1800 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
