Bush River Funeral Home

03/26/2026

Cremation can be more than a simple service. It offers a wide range of meaningful options to honor and celebrate a life. From personalized ceremonies and memorial keepsakes to unique ways to share memories, cremation allows families to create a tribute that's as elaborate or as simple as they wish.

03/26/2026

Margaret Frayer

Margaret Leona Frayer, age 84, of 5 Woodhouse Ct, Irmo, SC, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Belgrade, Montana, to John ("Jack") and Grace Nutter. She cherished her childhood in Montana, growing up with 5 siblings, who called her “Sis.” She was especially fond of the time she spent with her grandmother and grandfather Nutter, who lived nearby on a farm beside the Gallatin River. They loved Jesus...

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03/22/2026

Betty Lou Mayfield

Betty Lou Mayfield, 87, passed away peacefully March 20, 2026. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Lounell “Nell” Dominick Oswald and Rudolph “Rudy” Arnold Oswald. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother. A graduate of Dreher High School, she later obtained her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Betty dedicated many years of service and retired from the Employment Security Commission and later returned to the workforce at Midlands Technical College, Beltline Campus, serving...

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03/17/2026

Every life is unique, and a funeral or memorial service can reflect the personality, passions, and story of your loved one. From meaningful music and photos, to personal touches that highlight hobbies, interests, and accomplishments, personalization can help create a service that truly honors a life well lived and gives family and friends a more meaningful way to remember.

To explore ways a service can be personalized, feel free to give us a call and we would be happy to discuss the options with you.

03/17/2026

Charlotte E. Bingham

Charlotte E. Bingham passed away on March 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband Ronnie Bingham. Charlotte was born on October 22, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama to parents Jasper and Lucile Bailey. She is survived by son, Robert David Morgan Jr; granddaughters, Leighanne, Victoria, Emily, and Kaitlyn; grandson, Devin Bingham, as well as great grandchildren Luca, Ember, Jasper, Raegan, Hunter, and Kaison. During her lifetime Charlotte acquired many accolades in ophthalmology, realty, modeling, and even completed multiple programs...

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03/15/2026

Elizabeth JoAnn Stough

Elizabeth JoAnn Stough, 92, of Summit Hills, Spartanburg, SC and formerly of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully at Spartanburg Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Jeannette, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth McCabe Irwin. A graduate of Robert Morris University, she was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker in Jeannette, PA and later in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Robert Allen Stough; brother Clarence Clark Irwin;...

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03/13/2026

Preplanning is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family. Making arrangements in advance allows you to document your wishes, relieve loved ones of difficult decisions, and ensure everything is handled the way you want. It also provides peace of mind knowing that the details are already taken care of.

If you're interested in learning more about preplanning, call us today to speak with a member of our team.

03/12/2026

Christine Fowler Gerald

Columbia, SC – Christine F. Gerald, age 92, passed away peacefully at Wellmore of Lexington on March 11, 2026. Christine’s passing followed the death of her husband of 67 years, Elwood Gerald, on March 9, 2026. Christine was born on May 18, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Ransom and Missie Fowler of Tabor City, NC. She grew up on a farm on the edge of Tabor City with her late brother, Major, and her two older sisters,...

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03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day! We want to recognize the funeral directors on our team who show up every day to serve families with care, professionalism, and compassion. Their dedication behind the scenes and with the families we serve help ensure every life is honored with dignity. We're grateful for the commitment they bring to our funeral home and to the community each day.

03/10/2026

Elwood Liston Gerald

Columbia, SC – Elwood L. Gerald, age 92, passed away peacefully at Wellmore of Lexington on March 9, 2026. Elwood was born January 13, 1934, to Audie and Ora Gerald in the farming community of Allsbrook near Loris, South Carolina, where he and his brother Talbert were raised. He graduated from Loris High School in 1952 before attending Clemson College, where he earned a degree in Vocational Agricultural Education. During his time at Clemson, Elwood joined the active Army Reserves...

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03/09/2026

Susan Lynne Steedman

Susan Lynne Steedman, born January 20, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, passed away quietly in her sleep at home the morning of March 8, 2026. Her parents, Marilyn J Miss, a lifelong educator, and Dr O. Vincent W. Masters, obstetrician/gynecologist and WWII aviator, raised their family (including her three brothers, Michael, Martin, and Matthew Masters) in southern California. After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelors in Psychobiology, Susan made her way to Charleston, SC, where she...

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03/09/2026

Jack Nelson Taylor, Jr.

Jack Nelson Taylor, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Servies to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 am on Thursday March 12, 2026, at Lexington Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A native of Columbia, Nelson was born on September 23, 1939, to Jack and Marguerite Taylor. He will be remembered as a true “jack of all trades.” If something needed fixing, building, or figuring out,...

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