All Obituaries

Mr. Jessie Jones was born on July 5, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Lula May Jones. On Monday, July 6, 2020, Mr. Jones quietly transition from this life. Mr. Jones was educated in the public schools of North Carolina. Jessie worked as a brick mason and in sanitation. Jessie loved spending quality time with his family. When he was not with his family Jessie could be found watching the Dallas Cowboys or enjoy a good game of golf with friends. In addition to his mother,...

Ms. Carol Marie Battee was born the eldest of twins on July 30, 1962 in Columbia, South Carolina at Columbia Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James Mitchell Battee and Betty Ruth Pope Battee.  She went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2020 while at home. Carol was educated on several different military bases, including Germany and in the public schools of Richland County in Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Eau Claire High School and graduated from W.J. Keenan High School,...

Lisa Marie McKnight was born on December 14, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York to Richard Lee and Pearline McKnight. She was the oldest grand of the McKnight family and she was also the older sister/ "second mom" to Kimberly McKnight. She spent most of her childhood in Eastover, South Carolina under the care of her Grandmother Molly, Aunt Zenobia, and Aunt Mildred. Lisa was a graduate of Clara Barton High School Class of 1983. Shortly after graduating she attended Kingsborough Community...

Robert Albert Jones, IV, the beloved son of Vanessa Moore and Robert A. Jones, III, was born on April 6, 2007 in Columbia, South Carolina. Robert gained heavenly wings on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Robert was a rising seventh grade student at Saint Andrews Middle School. He was a member of the Gentlemen and Gents program. Robert was an active and inquisitive child who was always willing to help. He proudly stated he wanted to be a fire fighter when he grew up. Robert also loved baseball,...

Dr. Alex Colavito Mills, affectionately known as “Poochie”, was born on November 18, 1964 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Reverend Alf Mills, Jr. and Lucretia TyAnne Dawson Mills. Alex departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Alf Mills, Jr. Alex was educated in the public schools in Richland County and graduated from CA Johnson High School, Class of 1983. Alex then attended the University of South Carolina and also...

Retired MSG Enos Leander Proudy, Jr. was born June 5, 1944 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was one of five children born to Enos Leander Proudy, Sr. and Tommie Marie James. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Mr. Proudy was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County Tennessee, graduating from Burt High School Class of 1962. In his younger years, his love of the Lord was instilled in him as a member of St. Peter AME Church in Clarksville, Tennessee. His love for the...

Roy Edward Fulgham was born on November 19, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the only child of the late Charles and Nothia Townes Fulgham. Roy attended the public schools in Youngtown, Ohio. He served in the United State Air Force July 24, 1954 until December 3, 1957 during the Korean War. Roy met and married Evelyn Cobb in Aiken, South Carolina and returned to Ohio and later Chicago, Illinois. While in Chicago, he decided to attend mortuary school. After obtaining his degree, he moved his...