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Robert W. Gause LEXINGTON A Celebration of Life Service for Robert W. Gause will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with a reception to follow. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037 or St.

Chil- dren Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Bobby was born on Janu- ary 24, 1938 in McColl, SC to Dan and Delilah Gause and passed away peaceful- ly on Sunday evening Sep- tember 10, 2017. lifelong passion was playing golf. He was a highly suc- cessful golfer winning nu- merous city and state ama- teur golf tournaments and held a four year stint on the PGA tour in the He was involved in numerous business ventures.

Prior to his retirement he was em- ployed by Stevenson Adver- tising Corporation. Bobby is survived by his son, Andy Gause (Vanessa) of Columbia; step-son, Ter- ry Holfert (Renee) of Laurinburg, NC; grandchil- dren, Kyle Gause, Ally Gause Lester and Zoe Gause; sister-in-law Brenda Gause of Columbia; broth- er, George Gause of Laurinburg, NC; sister, Bar- bara Jean Deaver of Garden City, SC; nephew Jace Gause and niece, Kim Gause. Bobby was preced- ed in death by his brother, Harvey Gause. Because of his outgoing and friendly nature, Bobby leaves many friends and neighbors who will miss him greatly. www.caughmanharmanfun eralhome.net.

Michael Stanley Juras COLUMBIA Michael Stanley Juras, inspirational environ- mentalist, permaculturalist, cyclist, and civic activist, died at 62 in Columbia, S.C., on September 7, 2017 with his loved ones by his side. He had col- lapsed the day before doing one of his favorite things cycling through the streets of Columbia. First-born child of the late Stanley and Agnes Juras of Augusta, he is survived by his partner Priscilla Preston and his siblings Bill (Gabriele)Juras, Anne Marie (Jim) Johnson, John Kristen) Juras, David (Melis- sa) Juras, Elizabeth (Garry) Legnani, and Philip (Beth Gavrilles) Juras, and many nieces and nephews. Michael was a dedicated public servant and an ar- dent environmentalist and civic activist, working tire- lessly for nearly four deca- des on behalf of the people of his adopted home city and state. Through his roles as an employee of DHEC and as a community activist he moved Columbiaand South Caroli- na forward on fighting cli- mate change and preparing for its impacts promoting environmental protections throughout the state; advo- cating for alternative trans- portation at the state and local level; serving as a leader of Columbia Resil- ience, inspiring many to join him in his search for sustainability and helping the Columbia region adapt to dislocations in regional agriculture.

He drew on his deep knowledge of permaculture to rehabilitate the Community Orchard at Owens Field Park and help- ed create gardens all over Columbia, including a com- munity garden at the Co- lumbia Friends Meeting house, where he was a reg- ular attendee. joy was in shar- ing his knowledge and ex- pertise with others as he strove to make the world a better place filled with hope and love. May we, his fami- ly and friends, honor him by continuing his work. Donations in memory may be made to Columbia Resilience, 119 Loch Columbia, SC, 29210. Please sign the online guest book at www.kornega yandmoseley.com.

Brandon Vaughan Madden COLUMBIA Brandon Vaugh- an Madden, of Columbia and Pawleys Island, died in Columbia on September 11. She was 83. Mrs. Madden was born April 15, 1934 in Roxboro, NC. She was the daughter of Celina McGregor Vaugh- an and James Alexander Vaughan.

Brandy grew up in Columbia and met her one and true love, Arthur Mad- den, there. She studied at Converse College and was graduated from the Univer- sity of South Carolina. She also studied at The Johns Hopkins University while her husband was in medi- cal school. Brandy married Arthur on June 8, 1956. They moved to Baltimore for Arthur to at- tend medical school.

Then they moved to Atlanta, so he could finish training. Af- ter all the trials and tribula- tions of being broke stu- dents, they moved to Nor- folk where Arthur served on active duty in the Navy. They lived there just before and during the Cuban mis- sile crisis, and it was a try- ing time for a young mother of two. A good thing came out that crisis. Afterwards, her husband was deployed on a Show the Flag tour in the Mediterranean, and Brandy was able to travel through the Mediterranean, shadow- ing the fleet.

She and her husband had a blast to- gether. The two children had been left at grandmo- house--of course. Many years later after her death, she was able to tour the Mediterra- nean again. She visited many of the small towns and cities she had been to before and, again, she had a blast. She did enjoy life! She, Arthur, and the chil- dren moved back to Atlanta for two years and then moved to Columbia.

As the children, now four of them, left the nest, Brandy spent more time at Pawleys Is- land, probably her most fa- vorite place on earth. She was a member of The As- sembly. Brandy was the best mom and she loved her family dearly, especially her grand- children. She loved to spoil her grandchildren. She loved the beach and her wild birds; she was quite a lucky lady in so many ways.

She is survived by her four children: Helen Hefner Madden, Arthur Allen Brandon Vaughan Madden, James Emmett Madden and his wife Suzy; 4 grandchildren: Kelley, Arthur, McGregor, and Emmett; her nephew, James Vaughan, was espe- cially dear to her. She is predeceased by her hus- band, Arthur Allen Madden, and her brother, James Alexander Vaughan. Brandy children are hopeful that heaven is full of beautiful birds and no squirrels. Heaven in- deed. Family will receive friends at 5 p.m.

Wednesday after- noon at Mrs. house. Memorials may be made to Smith Medical Clinic, 99 Baskervill Pawleys Is- land, SC 29585 or Miss Ru- Kids, P.O.Box 1007, Georgetown, SC 29442, or the charity of your choice. Michael John (Mike) Kelly COLUMBIA Michael John (Mike) Kelly, 51, of Colum- bia, died Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 24, 1966.

He was the son of Eddie Eulin and Yvonne Hazel Kel- ly. Mike was a beloved son and brother. He graduated from Richland Northeast High School and attended Coastal Carolina. He had an infectious smile and per- sonality. He was a kind and easy going person who nev- er met a stranger.

He was a free spirit with a passion for anything near the coast. Mike was predeceased by an older brother, Jeffery Holladay Kelly. Surviving are his parents, Eddie (Joanne) and Yvonne Kelly, bother, Steven Ray Kelly, and sister, Michelle Claire Kelly; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Lillie L. Pendarvis ORANGEBURG Lillie L. Pen- darvis, 66, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Fri- day, 15, 2017 at Bowman Southern Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery. Rev. Marvin Clark will be officiat- ing. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg is in charge of the services.

Survivors include her hus- band, David Pendarvis, Jr. of the home; sons, David Pendarvis, III (Ju- lie), Kevin Pendarvis (Heather), Wesley Pendar- vis (Amanda) all of Bow- man; sister, Shirley Martin of Bowman; brothers, Ri- chard Logan (Wilhemina), James Logan (Belinda) all of Bowman; six grandchil- dren; three step grandchil- dren; nieces, nephews, friends and adopted chil- dren. All visitation will be held at the home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hos- pital at P.O.

Box 50 Mem- phis, TN 38101 or to the American Cancer Society at 1285 Stone Mark Lane Co- lumbia, S.C. 29210. Geraldine Jones Rodgers ELGIN A funeral service to celebrate the life of Geral- dine "Jerri" Jones Rodgers, 78, of Elgin will be held 12:00 noon Thursday Sep- tember 14, 2017 at Spring Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Winburn officiat- ing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will follow the service at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Memorial dona- tions can be made to The Gideons International, Co- lumbia East Camp, PO Box 23223, Columbia, SC 29224. Jerri passed away Friday September 8, 2017 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Dalton and Bertha Thigpen Jones. Jerri was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church and was a Auxiliary member of The Gideons In- ternational.

Jerri is survived by her husband Jim Rodgers; daughter, Becky (David) Rogers; grandchildren, An- drew (Jamie) Rogers and Joshua (Chantelle) Rogers; great grandchildren, Levi and Parker Rogers; sister, Thelma Costner. Jerri was preceded in death by her son, Chris Rodgers and sib- lings, Perry Jones and Dal- ton D. Jones, Jr. Please sign the online guest book at http://www.k ornegayandmoseley.com/. Maude S.

Sheeley CHAPIN Maude S. Sheeley, 91, widow of Johnny Ray Sheeley, died Monday, Sep- tember 11, 2017, at Pal- metto Health Richland. Born on September 30, 1925, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret Spotts. She was retired from General Electric of Irmo. Mrs.

Sheeley was a member of Pomaria Luther- an Church where she taught Sunday School for many years, was involved with WELCA, sang in the choir for over 30 years and served on numerous com- mittees. She is survived by a son, Stanley (Sandra) Sheeley of Prosperity; a daughter, Dottie Sheeley of Chapin; a sister, Patricia Coker of West Columbia; brothers, Johnny Spotts and Bobby Spotts both of Columbia; grandchildren, Brian Sheeley, Gina Lester, Olivia Beck, Stephanie Franklin and Johnette Kinard and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sheeley was predeceased by sons, Rob- ert Sheeley and Ray Sheeley. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, Septem- ber 15, 2017, at Pomaria Lutheran Church by the Rev.

Dr. David Seymour. Burial will follow in Pomaria Cemetery. The family will re- ceive friends one hour be- fore the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Pomaria Lutheran Church, PO Box 246, Pomaria, SC 29126.

www.mcswainevans.com. Douglas M. Tygrett WEST COLUMBIA Douglas M. Tygrett, 75, of West Colum- bia, SC, went to be with to be with our Lord on Sep- tember 7, 2017. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 10 years.

He received the Bronze Star with device for heroism during the Viet- nam War. He is preceded in death by his parents Lora G. Tygrett (Paul), father Leo- nard H. Stanley Sr. Chris- tine), sister Carol Vars, brother Sam Tygrett, Jerry Houchins and John He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol; sisters, Alma West, Jane Ratliff, Lora Akers, Patricia Zamaria; brothers, Paul Tygrett, Scott Tygrett, Ken- neth Houchins, Leonard Stanley, David Stanley, John Stanley; Aunts Betty Marion and Betty Mulligan; uncle, Lonnie Cody; and several nieces and neph- ews.

Visitation will be held at 1pm on Thursday Septem- ber 14, 2017 at Ravenwood Baptist Church (3545 Raven Hill Rd, Co- lumbia SC). The Funeral service will follow at 2pm with Pastor Bill Oswald offi- ciating. Military graveside and committal service will follow at Southland Memori- al Gardens (700 Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170). Flowers can be sent to 5003 Rhett St. Columbia, SC 29203 or by ordering online at TrinityMemorialCenters.com Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home of Kingsport, TN (423-723-8177) is hon- ored to serve the family.

Grace Threatt Walden CAMDEN Funeral services for Grace Threatt Walden, 88, will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Wateree Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cem- etery. The Rev. Taylor Wells and the Rev. Bobby Fletcher will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, me- morials may be made to the Epworth Home or a Charity of Choice. Mrs. Walden, wife of the late Hugh Davis Walden, passed away Monday, Sep- tember 11, 2017. Born in Cassatt, she was a daugh- ter of the late Manuel and Juanita Tidwell Threatt.

Mrs. Walden retired from Kershaw County Hospital as RN supervisor of the op- erating room and was a member of Wateree Baptist Church, the Busy and the Club at First Baptist Church. She enjoyed ceramics and read- ing. Surviving are her children, Harry Walden (Diana), Cindy Simmons; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters- in-law, Helen Threatt, Eliza- beth Threatt; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sis- ters, Blanche Cooper, Ida Lee Joyner; and brothers, Cleatus Threatt, Clifford Threatt, Horace Threatt.

Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.ne t. Michael Scott Kemp, Sr. COLUMBIA Funeral services for Mr. Michael Scott Kemp, Sr. will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

at the Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. Inter- ment with military honors will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Ft. Jack- son National Cemetery. Public viewing will be held today beginning at 2:00 p.m.

at the funeral home. Claytor B. Young HOPKINS Claytor B. Young, 59 passed away Monday September 11, 2017. Celebration of Life Serv- ices will be held 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Dunbar Funer- al Home Devine Street Chapel. The family will re- ceive friends from 5:00 un- til 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sep- tember 15, 2017 at the fu- neral home. Clay was born and raised in Hopkins on February 22, 1958 to Francis Claytor and the late Elizabeth Hallman Young. He will be remem- bered as a loving and de- voted husband and father.

Clay was the life of the par- ty, a proud hardworking man and a loyal friend. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tamie Young; his children, Tabatha Young, Corey Young, Clint Young Chris Fox; a sister, Lorraine Rye (Mike); a brother, Keith Young; a niece, Jennifer Rye; and nephew, Daniel Rye (Mary). Flowers are appreciated, as well as memorial contri- butions, in honor to the charity of choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfu nerals.com. DEATHS OBITUARY INFORMATION Deadline for Monday-Sunday 3 p.m.

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