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Dr. Stoney Peeples Chisolm, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age of 82. He was the son of William Dee Chisolm, Sr., and Lilah Elaine Peeples Chisolm. Stoney was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 18, 1944. The middle of three children, he remained close to his […]

Robert Britton Sealy, 84, of Columbia, died Friday, October 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Haselden officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the atrium of the church. Mr. Sealy […]

Richard “Dick” Alan Wells, 89, of Cloverdale, passed away November 1, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on May 31, 1937, son of the late Nathan Wells and Myrtle (Busch) Wells. Dick was a graduate of Short Ridge High School. He continued his education at The Citadel Military College of […]

Vernie Haden Knight, Jr., of Summerville, died on October 31, 2026, at Wildcat Senior Living. He was the widower of Sherrell Deane Smith Knight, the love of his life. Visitation will be on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 […]

Thomas Earl “Tom” Walbert, 86, Glasgow, Ky., passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late William Earl Walbert and Lera Hagan Walbert. Tom attended Glasgow City Schools through the 8th grade, after which, […]

Charles F. Petrolawicz, more commonly known by his students as “Dr.P” lost his long battle with cancer on August 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents Vincent J. Petrolawicz Sr. and Marion Jeannette Petrolawicz, brothers Vincent (John) Petrolawicz, Jr. and Richard Petrolawicz, infant daughter Victoria […]

Tom Hippensteele, 87, of Osprey, FL and Vancouver, WA passed away peacefully from complications associated with cancer on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Asheville, NC. He was born on June 11, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio to Sumner Elon Hippensteele and June Elizabeth Nightingale Hippensteele. He was raised in Ashland, Kentucky. […]

Richard Smith “Dick” Thompson of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet kindness and steadfast love. Born March 30, 1938, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Charles Thompson and Esther Lanier, both deceased, Dick was predeceased by his beloved sister, Joanne Thompson McMullen. […]

Michael Craig Arant, 61, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on October 26, 2026, at his home. He was born in York County, SC, on November 24, 1964. Michael was preceded in death by his father, John Arant. He is survived by his mother, Frances Carnes Arant; brother, Brian C. Arant; […]

Edward “Ed” L. Blackwell, 86, of Lake Wylie, SC, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated community service, professional success, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. Ed […]

Albert “Al” C. Straub, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on October 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held on November 5, 2026, at Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Dr., at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Al was […]

William Patrick Tangney of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 at the age of 81. He was born on October 7, 1945 to Raymond and Gaynell Tangney in Worcester, Massachusetts. Lieutenant General William P. “Bill” Tangney, U.S. Army (Retired), a distinguished Special Forces officer, Vietnam War […]

James Elliott “Jim” Hendrix died peacefully on October 21, 2026. Jim graduated from Greenville High School in 1961 and graduated from The Citadel in 1965. Jim served as a captain in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked his entire career as an electrical engineer for DuPont in Brevard, NC. […]

Arthur (Art, Dad, Pop Pop), Rudolph Kleppe, Jr., 94, died peacefully in his sleep – not even 15 hours into getting to rehab – after five incredible healing days in patient at Advent Healthcare in Apopka. (We need to thank countless nurses and doctors and techs!) Art died on Thursday, […]