All Obituaries

Ellen Infinger Strickland, who was 59 years old, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1964, in Georgetown, South Carolina. Although she grew up in Georgetown, her true home was the beaches of South Carolina, where she met her beloved husband, Billy, and began a wonderful journey with him. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and every moment with them. She had a deep love for the ocean and the feeling of sand between her toes. She was...

Willie James Dawkins was born August 8, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Doretha Dawkins Herlong and Calvin Corley. He departed this life on April 15, 2024.   He was affectionally known as “Chubby” and grew up in West Columbia. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964 where he was a trumpet player in the band.   He attended Benedict College and later received an Associate degree in Accounting from Rutledge College in Columbia, SC.   Chubby was a...

Professional arrangements are entrusted to Pressley Cares Mortuary Services of West Columbia, SC. The family will be having a private ceremony.  Pressley Cares Mortuary Services…”Caring For You and Your Loved One!!!”

Professional arrangements are entrusted to Pressley Cares Mortuary Services of West Columbia, SC. The family will be having a private ceremony.  Pressley Cares Mortuary Services…”Caring For You and Your Loved One!!!”

  Cristina Vasquez Hernandez nació en Olanch, Honduras el 20 de Enero del 1968. A sus 56 años, ella falleció el primero de Abril del 2024.  Cristina estuvo casada con su esposo Gregario Padilla por más de 20 años. Ella fue madre de 5 hijos y un hijo barón. Tuvo 14 nietos. Ella fue una guerrera fuerte, valiente y amorosa que luchó cada día una enfermedad por casi 20 años, entrando y saliendo del hospital.  Ella...

Professional arrangements are entrusted to Pressley Cares Mortuary Services of West Columbia, SC. The family will be having a private ceremony.  Pressley Cares Mortuary Services…”Caring For You and Your Loved One!!!”

William (Bill) Franklin Loftis, age 77 of Sandy Run,  South Carolina, passed peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024.  Mr. Loftis was born on September 5th, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mr. Loftis always had a big smile on his face and never met a stranger.  He was eager to always help others and always made sure his family and friends knew he loved them.  He was a Marine in the United States Marine Corps. Then went on to work at Carolina Eastman for many years...

Professional arrangements are entrusted to Pressley Cares Mortuary Services of West Columbia, SC. The family will be having a private ceremony.  Pressley Cares Mortuary Services…”Caring For You and Your Loved One!!!”

Donnie Lee Clark, Sr. entered into eternal rest on March 6, 2024.  Professional arrangements are entrusted to Pressley Cares Mortuary Services of West Columbia, SC. The family will be having a private ceremony.  Pressley Cares Mortuary Services…”Caring For You and Your Loved One!!! 

Margaret Ann Elam of Gilbert, SC entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2024.  She was born on April 28, 1962. She was employed through Prisma Health Midlands in Columbia, SC. She leaves behind two of her dearest friends; Joyce Fink, whom she lovingly referred to as her mother and Shirley Durrell; whom she lovingly referred to as her sister.  We mourn Ann's passing and will miss her dearly.