All Obituaries

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:14 Mozelle Phillips Smith was given the gift of life on July 8, 1925, in Swansea, South Carolina. She was daughter of the late Grover and Hattie Major Phillips. At the age of 95, she peacefully transitioned to eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Mozelle received her formal education in Lexington County Public...

Verna Mae Robinson Jefferson was born to the late Elijah and Mary Robinson on December 26, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia. Verna lovingly and graciously departed this life in the presence of her children on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. In the early years, Verna worked for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and later retired after many years. She also served in the United States Navy for a short period of time. Verna Mae was also a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Dante James Reaves-Bey was born on October 18, 1962 to Mr. Walter and Dreana Reaves-Bey. Dante departed this earthly journey on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was a graduate of Susan E. Wagner High School and the School of Culinary Arts in New York. He was a man of many qualities. Dante was an Adult Drug Abuse Counselor (NY) and a bus driver for both Lexington/Richland 5 (SC) and Mecklenburg County (NC). In 2017, Dante relocated with his wife to Columbia, South Carolina where he...

SFC Austin Gipson died peacefully on September 12, 2020 with his family by his side. A Veteran of the Vietnam War, Austin was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Vietnam Civic Actions Medal. Mr. Gipson was born on May 28, 1932 in Summerton, South Carolina. He was educated in the Clarendon County School District at Scott’s Branch High School and, upon graduation, enlisted in the U.S. Army.  SFC Gipson retired with full honors in 1974 and, after taking a few months off, was hired...

 A Time to be Born. Karsten Alonzo Crewell was born on October 16, 1972 in Columbia, South Carolina to Elease Scott Crewell and Alonzo Crewell. Karsten was full of life and had a heart of a servant. He transitioned to the pearly gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was baptized at an early at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Eastover, South Carolina.  A Time to Live. Karsten, affectionately known as “KC”, believed that a strong education, coupled with...

Mr. Johnny Peay entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Ridgeway, South Carolina on June 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Johnny Tucker and Geneva (Peay) Rearden. Johnny lived a life that truly exemplified generosity, support, and love for his family, friends, and others. Those who were fortunate to have met him instantly experienced his gift of laughter and profound knowledge of life. He enjoyed...

Doris Jean DeSaine Millhouse was born the only child to the late Abbie Inez Hammond in Columbia, South Carolina on May 7, 1943. She made her transition on August 31, 2020. Doris was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a graduate of C. A. Johnson High School, Class of 1961. She was a hard and dedicated worker for the State Hospital for many years where she later retired. After retirement from the State, she began working for Babcock where she was lovingly known as...