BORN

1937

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Temples-Halloran Funeral & Cremation Services

5400 Bush River Rd

Columbia, South Carolina

Dorothy McCartha Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2013.

Dorothy F. McCartha

WHITE ROCK – Funeral services for Dorothy F. McCartha, 75, will be held at 2:00 p.m, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel with interment in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Memorials may be made, in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
Mrs. McCartha was born May 26, 1937 in Smyrna, DE and passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. She was a daughter of the late John Abner Fortner and Wilemina Shelton Fortner. Mrs. McCartha retired from Lexington School District Five. She was a member of Christian Life Church.
Mrs. McCartha is survived by her daughters, Vonnie White (Gregg) and Carol Abbott (Levi); daughter-in-law, Candi Dykes; husband, Howard R. McCartha; sisters, Pauline McCartney and Shirley Ottinger; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. McCartha was predeceased by her son, Jimmy Dykes.
The family would like to thank her CLA family for their thoughts and prayers; Mrs. Beth Boison and Dr. Robert Callis for their care; the seventh floor medical staff at Lexington Medical Center; Agape Hospice for their compassionate care and her friends at Dutch Fork High School.

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February 22, 2013

Minister Selma Aiken

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs.Dottie at Dutch Fork High School &Lator Gators. May the spirit of your memories &the Holy Spirit comfort you. The Joy of the Lord is your Strenght.To God be the Glory!

February 22, 2013

Minister Selma Aiken

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs.Dottie at Dutch Fork High School &Lator Gators. May the spirit of your memories &the Holy Spirit comfort you. The Joy of the Lord is your Strenght.To God be the Glory!

February 21, 2013

Glenda (Derrick) Booth

Vonnie and Carol, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always such a kind woman with a beautiful smile on her face. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time!

February 21, 2013

Vonnie my heart was so hurt to hear of your mother's passing,but knowing she is in the hands of our precious Savior makes it easier to get through this hard time. You are in my prayers and I love you and your family dearly, May God be with you and you ALL will be in prayers. Love you, Brenda Lynn

February 21, 2013

Vonnie and Gregg so sorry to hear of the loss of Vonnie's Mom. Keeping you all in my prayers and my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Jane Patchin (RD)

February 21, 2013

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this grieving time. May God Bless and Comfort You!! (From Pedro's sisters and family)

February 21, 2013

Gary white

You have my sympathy & support.

February 20, 2013

Janet Haacker

I had the pleasure of working with Dottie at DFHS. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 20, 2013

Dale Lowder

Greg and Vonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

February 20, 2013

Gregg & Vonnie -I had the pleasure of knowing Dottie while working with her at Later Gators and seeing her smiling face at Dutch Fork High. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. Judy Holland

February 20, 2013

thomas

Howard - i was very sorry to learn of Dottie's death. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. (Tommy from Foodlion)

February 20, 2013

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

February 19, 2013

Debbie Assini

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers...we are so sorry for your loss...Debbie Assini and family ( DFHS)

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