Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel

09/13/2025

08/25/2025

Beverly T. D***s
November 17, 1953 – August 23, 2025

Beverly T. D***s, 71 of West Columbia, SC passed away on August 23, 2025. She was born in Camden, SC on November 17, 1953 and was the daughter of Lonnie A. and Sarah Hodges Tarte.
Beverly attended Camden High School and Columbia Commercial College. She worked as a payroll clerk for the SC Army National Guard and was a member of Congaree Baptist Church.

Beverly enjoyed shopping, cruising and crafting and was a volunteer with Operation Christmas Child. She was giving, considerate and loving and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband Cecil L. D***s; daughter, Stacey (Jacob) Fields; grandchildren, Ryker (Adrian) Fields and Alivia Fields; sister, Susan T. Sharp (Tommy); nephew, Thomas Ryan Sharp.

There will be a funeral service on Friday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Congaree Baptist Church, 101 Pine Ridge Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172 with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Chavis, Christian Chavis, Jimmy Chavis, Gary Roland, Jay Joshi and Johnnie Gillis.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Congaree Baptist Church, 101 Pine Ridge Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172 or Operation Christmas Child (https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ways-to-give/)

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/w-columbia-sc/beverly-dykes-12496868

08/21/2025

It was great seeing all those who attended the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program community expo and career fair!

08/20/2025

Can't wait to see our community members and job seekers tomorrow! Everyone welcome, pass the word!

🌟 A huge thank you to our Expo Sponsor! 🌟 Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel
Your support makes the Community Expo & Career Fair possible, helping us connect businesses, job seekers, and neighbors for one of the biggest events of the year.

We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for investing in our community and helping it thrive!

📅 Thursday, August 21 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Stone River – West Columbia

08/11/2025

Community Citizens and Businesses—You’re Invited!

Mark your calendars for one of the Chamber’s most exciting events of the year: the Community Expo & Career Fair!

📅 Thursday, August 21
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Stone River – 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia

This FREE event is open to everyone—whether you're a local resident, job seeker, small business, or just curious about what’s happening in our vibrant community.

✅ Connect with local businesses and resources
✅ Explore career opportunities
✅ Network with purpose and meet new neighbors
✅ Discover what makes the Greater CWC area thrive

Come hungry! Food will be available for purchase from Tacos Oink Oink and Truly Scrumptious Ice Cream.

Come curious. Leave connected.

All are welcome—see you there!

City of Cayce City of West Columbia, SC Lexington School District Two Lexington School District Four

08/07/2025

Whether you choose in-ground burial, above ground entombment or an option for cremation, cemetery property provides a final resting place for family and friends to visit and reflect on your legacy. Dignity Memorial® cemeteries offer a wide range of burial options, and Dignity Memorial professionals are here to help you choose the property that best suits the personal wishes, family preferences and cultural traditions of you or your loved one. Watch this video to see these different options:

There are several types of cemetery properties and different burial options. Learn more about in-ground and aboveground options for you and your loved one.

07/09/2025

Clarence Durham Wise
October 20, 1941 – July 7, 2025

Clarence Durham Wise, 83, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born on October 20, 1941, in Columbia, SC, Clarence was the son of the late Clarence Dewey Wise and Addie Blanche Craft Wise.
Clarence was a beloved husband, daddy, father-in-law, granddaddy, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved and cherished his family, and they loved him. Above all, he loved Jesus. He was a truck driver throughout his career and retired from ABF in 1998. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening and carpentry, and very much enjoyed sharing these activities with his grandchildren. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church and looked forward to worshipping each Sunday and serving as an usher.

In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Wise and Lynnwood Wise.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Doris Player Wise; daughters, Tammie Wise Hiller (Michael) and Alissa Wise; grandchildren, Jonathan Hiller and Melissa Hiller; brother Rev. Dewey Wise; sisters, Bobbie Cannon and Margaret Hodge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends of Clarence Wise are invited to attend his visitation Friday, July 11, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:15 PM at Mt. Horeb Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072. His Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:30 PM in the church sanctuary. Rev. Faye Stephens and Rev. Michael Turner will officiate.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mt. Horeb Church – memo the Backpack Ministry, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/w-columbia-sc/clarence-wise-12446405

07/09/2025

Norma Worrell Pillow
March 15, 1930 – July 6, 2025

Norma W. Pillow of West Columbia, SC died on July 6, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Mercer County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George and Snowe Worrell. She retired from civil service in 1992 from the Charleston Air Force Base.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen P. D’Ambrosio (Jim) of West Columbia, SC, Kimberly P. Hudson (Chris) of West Columbia, SC; three grandsons, Matt Scott (Erika), Adam Scott, and Andrew Hudson; one granddaughter, Ava Hudson; and one great-granddaughter, Savanna Scott.

There will be a graveside service at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM.

Memorials may be made to Grace Chapel Church, 663 Dixiana Road, West Columbia, SC 29172 or The Humane Society, 121 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/w-columbia-sc/norma-pillow-12443689

07/09/2025

Melanie J. Bloom
June 27, 1961 – July 4, 2025

Melanie Bloom, daughter of Thelma and Guy Mitchell, was born on June 27, 1961. She grew up in Cayce, SC and graduated from Brooklyn-Cayce High School in 1979. She was the youngest of three sisters (Linda and Debra). After graduating high school, Melanie was hired by the SC Department of Transportation as an office manager in the equipment depot. Her co-workers gave her the nickname "Paper Lady". This was where Melanie met her first husband Tommy Jackson. Together they had two children, Lyndsay and Cameron, and a lovable Dalmatian named Perdy. The Jackson family built a house in West Columbia. Sadly, Tommy unexpectedly died in 2001.

Melanie touched everyone's life with her quiet but positive personality. She had many friends. She was impossible not to like. No one ever had an unkind word to say about her. Melanie was promoted to Office Manager in the Highway Safety Office. It was there where she met William Bloom, when he was hired by the same office. As the office personnel manager, Melanie saw on William's paperwork that he had her same birthday. Eventually, they began dating. Melanie and William married in July 2004. Together with William's three children (Kristin, Kevin and Melissa) the blended family of 7 moved to Lexington.

Melanie became "Mimi" when her first grandchild, Zane, was born in 2010. Elaine followed in 2011, Patton 2013, Whitley 2015, Chase 2016, Colton 2017 and finally Ellia in 2018. Melanie added an additional family member in 2010 with the adoption of the sweetest Cockapoo, Chance.

Melanie was an avid scrapbooker and card maker. She watched hours of YouTube videos to learn the skills needed to become an expert. Melanie also loved traveling around the state and sometimes out of state, spending hours in various antique stores, estate sales and yard sales. Outside of family time, antiquing was her biggest passion.

Melanie was pre-deceased by her parents Thelma and Guy, sisters Linda and Debra and special niece Angela. She is survived by her husband William, children Lyndsay (Matt), Cameron, stepchildren Kristin (Taylor), Kevin and Melissa. Grandchildren Zane, Elaine, Patton, Whitley, Chase, Colton, and Ellia along with many nieces and nephews and of course Chance. Melanie will be greatly missed by all that she left behind. She was truly a very special person.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with visitation 1 hour prior at Caughman Harman Funeral Home - West Columbia Chapel. Interment will follow at Southland Memorial Gardens.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/w-columbia-sc/melanie-bloom-12442438

07/08/2025

If you have not joined us before, we invite you to an informational seminar about pre-planning your final arrangements. RSVP required, please call to reserve your space.

06/14/2025

A huge thanks to our incredible staff and volunteers, we could not do these events without you and your dedication and hard work.

06/14/2025

Car show pictures! Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their vehicles and those who came to see all the beautful cars. The weather held out for us and it was a great day!!