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Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington is a funeral home in Lexington, South Carolina, serving families throughout Lexington County. Part of Thompson Funeral Homes, a multi-location brand serving the Columbia metropolitan area. The Lexington location opened in 1999 as the brand's second location, established to serve the growing population of Lexington County. Services include burial, cremation, funer

al and memorial services, certified celebrant services, pre-need planning, and veterans services including military honors. The facility includes multiple chapels, reception and event space, and Spanish-language services.

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05/26/2026

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Melanie Thomas Meade, 58, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Melanie was born on May 23, 1967 in Lexington, South Carolina. She was the only child to the late William Horace “Bill” Thomas and Shelba Gandy Thomas. She quickly became the Thomas/Gandy princess with her beautiful locks of blonde hair and the cutest of smiles.

Melanie attended elementary, middle, and high school through Lexington County School District Two schools in West Columbia. She graduated from Airport High School in 1985. She made many lifetime friends during her school years and while growing up in West Columbia and Laurie Acres. During the many years she lived in Southington, CT, where she raised her three children, she made many friends who fell in love with her southern accent and charm.

Melanie was a caregiver to many during her life and something she was very passionate about, including being there and caring for her mom in her final days. Melanie will be remembered for her warmth and the way she made people feel welcomed and cared for.

Melanie is survived by her children, son, Peter Joseph “PJ” Meade, Jr. (Jackie), son, William James Holian, and daughter, Cynthia Earline McKeown, as well as her granddaughters, Amalia “Lia” James, Aubrey Frances, and Andi Jo Meade. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly.

She leaves behind her beloved dog, Rainey, who will remain a member of her family through adoption by an extended family member.

Melanie loved dogs and cats and cared for and baby-sat for many during her life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to Pets Inc., a local animal rescue serving the South Carolina Midlands (https://petsinc.org/donate/), 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170.

Though her loss leaves an immeasurable void, her love and the memories shared with her will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

A celebration of Melanie’s life will be held on June 5, 2026, at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and remember Melanie from 11am until 1pm.

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05/26/2026

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Jon Blakely Hensley, 83, Gaffney, SC passed away peacefully on Friday May 22nd at home beside his loving wife.

Born April 27th, 1943 in Columbia, Jon was the son of Fred Grover Hensley and Louise Easterling. After graduating high school, Jon enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962 and proudly served his country for four years as an Air Policeman.

Following his honorable discharge, Jon built a career as a Line Technician for Bellsouth where he retired. Jon was a man who found peace and joy in the outdoors, spending countless hours hunting and walking through the woods – a passion he carried ever since his teenage years. He had a deep love for family history and genealogy research and passing those stories on for future generations to learn from. Above all; Jon was a devoted Christian, loving husband, father to his children, and grandfather to his grandchildren. Jon was a dedicated member of North Point Church in Gaffney, SC. He will be remembered for his wisdom, quiet strength, love of family, appreciation for the simple things in life, and most of all the footprints he left behind.

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Mary; his children Sonya, Ashley, and Mariel; his brother Dick; his sisters Peggy and Judy; and his grandchildren Roni, Lulu, Mohammad, Israa, Ayah, Hamza, Jace, Ben, Blakely, and John who brought him immense happiness to his life. He was preceded in death by his son Paul.

A funeral service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, May 26th at 3:00PM at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Lexington. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Palmetto Patriot’s Home, Gaffney, SC.

For Memorial Day, we remembered and honored the brave men and women of the United States military who gave their all in ...
05/25/2026

For Memorial Day, we remembered and honored the brave men and women of the United States military who gave their all in serving our country. We are thankful, too, for their brothers and sisters in arms who continue to honor and recognize their fallen comrades. The Knights of Columbus, Girl Scout Troop 439, Cub Scout Troop 287, and many patriotic folks from our community placed fresh US flags on all the markers of the Veterans buried in our Veterans section at Greenlawn Memorial Park. What a beautiful and humbling sight to see so many flags displayed.

Don't forget to join us for our Memorial Day Flag Emplacement TOMORROW as we honor our deceased Veterans and those who g...
05/23/2026

Don't forget to join us for our Memorial Day Flag Emplacement TOMORROW as we honor our deceased Veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Sunday, May 24 at 1:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Greenlawn Memorial Park - 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209

Advisors will be on-site to hand out complimentary USA flags and provide assistance to visiting families.

Please bring extra screwdrivers or tools to break ground.

Go to the link below to register to attend or if you cannot access the document, please send an email with the required information to Eric Cannon at [email protected]: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1gS12oJfk7glHBrAKj7SJ5JSiGkQyxJKGitTpsRuMqIY/htmlview =1271967701

This piece is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Teddy Michael Cooper (“Mike”).Mike was a loyal and devoted husband a...
05/18/2026

This piece is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Teddy Michael Cooper (“Mike”).

Mike was a loyal and devoted husband and father, and Papa. Together, he and his wife, Drenda, worked as the perfect team while raising their two sons, Chris and Teddy. Although strict at times, he instilled in his sons strong family values and taught them how to navigate life through even the most unforgiving circumstances. In effect, Mike was the perfect male role model.

Mike was quiet and reserved, yet his mind was always active. He was constantly planning and completing various home projects. He was an experienced self-taught handyman who mastered construction, masonry, electrical work, gardening, and investing, to name a few. Mike worked for the phone company, Southern Bell, for 26 years, often working overtime and through union strikes. No matter how much he worked, he always found time for his family and yearly garden.

He was also an avid fisherman (“winning tittles”), a skilled golfer, and a passionate boater who enjoyed navigating his Boston Whaler through the waters of Charleston and Lake Murray.

Mike was born in Columbia on July 31, 1941. He graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School, briefly attended the University of South Carolina, and was later drafted into the U.S. Army before the Vietnam War was officially declared. After his military discharge, he quickly married his soulmate, Drenda, and the rest, as they say, was beautiful history.

Mike and his family always lived near the water, from the banks of the Saluda River to a tidal creek in Charleston. He and Drenda turned both of their waterfront homes into paradise on earth. As Drenda’s health slowly deteriorated from Parkinson’s disease and later end-stage Leukemia. Mike devoted more than 20 years of his life to caring for her. His retirement plans were set aside for a far more meaningful purpose, which he carried out with great fortitude and perseverance.

When Drenda passed away two years ago, Mike’s heart was permanently broken. He longed to return to her, and now he has, passing peacefully in his sleep — just one day before what would have been their 60th wedding anniversary.

Mike is survived by his two sons, Chris (Sheila) and Teddy (Kelly); granddaughter, Emily; Grandson, Devin (Nia); and great-grandson, Silas.

The funeral service for Mike will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Rd. Lexington, South Carolina, with the visitation starting at 10:00 am. A burial at Celestial Memorial Gardens will follow the funeral service.

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05/13/2026

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Ann Steele Person, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away at home on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 89.A lifelong resid...
05/06/2026

Ann Steele Person, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away at home on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 89.
A lifelong resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, Ann was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Viola Steele. She was the youngest of 9 children and graduated from Brookland Cayce High School.
Ann married the love of her life, Herman Person, and they spent 68 wonderful years together. They lived in the home they cherished since 1965, and loved welcoming family and friends to their “Happy Place” to gather. Ann loved to decorate her home with pictures of her family to remind her of the love and memories she held close to her heart. She always felt deeply blessed by God for everything in her life.
Outside of her own family, Ann loved caring for other children for many years as a daycare provider. She also loved working outside in her yard.
Ann has found eternal rest alongside her loving husband Herman, her parents, and many siblings. She is survived by her loving family: son, Earl Person; daughter, Pam Ellis; three grandchildren, Brent Bateman (Jennifer), Heather McCants (Kyle), and Ryan Bateman; and five great-grandchildren, Leland Bateman, Bruce Bateman, Korlie McCants, Kallie McCants, and Archer Bateman.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to her family, and the welcoming home she created for all who knew her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:30 A.M., with a service beginning at 12:30 P.M., followed by a burial service at Southland Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Thompson Funeral Home - Lexington.

Lola Marie “Sugar” Banks, a devoted daughter, sister, and veteran, passed away April 26, 2026, in Columbia, South Caroli...
05/01/2026

Lola Marie “Sugar” Banks, a devoted daughter, sister, and veteran, passed away April 26, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on June 16, 1955, in Presque Isle, Maine, Lola lived a life of service, love, and dedication to her family and community.
Lola graduated from Pemberton Township High School in Pemberton, New Jersey. She pursued higher education at Virginia State College before earning her degree from Coker College in South Carolina. Her commitment to learning and growth was evident throughout her life.
A proud member of the US Air Force for 30 years, including 22 years with the Air National Guard, Lola rose to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). Lola served her country with distinction. She was deployed numerous times during her career, including active duty during Desert Storm. After retiring from the military, Lola continued to make an impact as an educator. She was a substitute teacher for the Richland County School District. She served as the Deputy Director and as Interim Director for the Star Base program at McEntire Air Force Base, South Carolina. She taught and developed programming for teaching STEM classes to children in Grades 1 through 5. This Star Base served as a model for other Star Base programs at other locations.
Lola’s entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly when she and her husband, Billee Purvis Jr, whom she married in November 1985, opened Life Force Karate Studio. Rooted in Christian values, the studio became a place where Lola shared her passion for martial arts as an instructor. Lola attained the rank of Black Belt. Her love for martial arts was matched by her enthusiasm for motorcycles and reading—a joy instilled in her by her mother.
A spiritual person, Lola valued a personal relationship with the Lord, not subscribing to any specific denomination. Lola was preceded in death by her brother Charles “Bantu”, her father Air Force Staff Sergeant Adam Banks, and her mother Airman First Class Jean LeGrande Banks. She is survived by her loving husband, Billee Purvis Jr., three loving siblings: Kim, Tommie “Pete”, and Tony Banks; as well as Zavion Conner and Leah Reza, whom she cherished as her own children, along with a host of family members: Dominque, Danielle, Donna (Adam and Adrien VanderVorste), DonNeal and Logan Cobb; Autumn, Kamille, Kievon, Tommie, and Kai Banks, Kali LeGrande, Ja’Kye, and Yanasha Brown. She also leaves behind numerous cousins as well as her loving in-laws: parents William Sr and Ann, siblings Barbara and Carl (Nary) Purvis. Lola also leaves behind friends, notably Verna Taylor and Debbie Marshall.
Lola’s legacy is one of strength, compassion, and devotion to those she loved.
A Funeral Service will be held on May 11, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 AM, service at 11:00 AM at Thompson Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road. Committal will be at 1:00 PM at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Repast will be at Thompson Funeral Home from 2:15 PM to 4:30 PM.
For those unable to attend, the services will be streaming live via the following links:

Funeral Service: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f26041321245504

Committal: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f26044935211309

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