Luther Williams
May 28, 2026
Mr. Luther Williams, 82, of Columbia, died on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Marion Joyce Lagatore
May 27, 2026
Marion Joyce (MJ) Lagatore, 95, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Kenneth Wayne Tyler
May 26, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Tyler, 67, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born on May 4, 1959, in Clayton, Georgia, Kenneth was the son of Johnny Franklin Tyler and Betty Jean Watts Tyler. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Kenneth faithfully served his country and continued a life of service through his career as a nurse in...
William Joseph Britt Jr.
May 25, 2026
William Joseph Britt, Jr., 85, of Blythewood,SC died on Monday, May 25, 2026. Born in Robeson County, NC, on June 22, 1940, he was the son of the late William Joseph Britt and Annie Leggett Britt. A true pillar of the Blythewood community, Mr. Britt spent his life cultivating deep roots of faith, family, and service. He spent his childhood...
Nicholas Ralph Gross Jr.
May 24, 2026
Nicholas Ralph Gross, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 24, 2026. Born in Whiteville, North Carolina, Nick lived a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family. Nick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era as a Linguistic Specialist - a testament to his sharp mind...
David Raymond Baker
May 22, 2026
Mr. David Raymond Baker, 75, of Blythewood, was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born in Rhode Island, an avid outdoorsman & artist, who held love of God and family above all else. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, son Jeff and grandchildren, Tyler and Justin.
Robert Thomas (Tom) Hammond
May 21, 2026
Robert Thomas (Tom) Hammond passed on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Elgin, South Carolina. He experienced a full and blessed life and enjoyed all those he met. You were fortunate if you got to hear one of his many stories or jokes. Tom was a man of great strength, selfless devotion, courage, and perseverance, with an undying love and pride...
Imogene Faye Lipscomb
May 21, 2026
Imogene Faye Lipscomb died peacefully in her sleep on May 21, at the age of 98. The third of three children, she was born on February 17, 1928, to Nancy Jane (Roberts) and George W. Lipscomb in Durham, NC. Upon meeting Imogene, her Aunt Jane told her parents that she didn’t look like an Imogene but like a Peggie, a...
Sylvia Ann Sanders
May 21, 2026
Sylvia Ann Sanders, of Elgin, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 78. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 28, 1948, in Columbia, she was the daughter of Walter Sam Peake and Juanita Virginia Lee Peake. Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Her strength,...
Norma Jo-Anna Maynard
May 20, 2026
Norma Jo-Anna “Jo” Maynard, 76, of Blythewood, died on May 20, 2026. Born on June 14, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jo was the daughter of the late Norma Boyd Denson. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Edgar Louis “Mike” Maynard, Jr. Jo was a dedicated and supportive Army wife who faithfully stood beside her husband throughout his...
Carey Morgan Shackelford
May 18, 2026
Carey Morgan Shackelford, 95, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on June 20, 1930, in Garnett, SC, he was the son of the late Bessie Orvin and William Francis Shackelford. Carey retired from Bellsouth after 42 years. His last assignment was as Director of Public Relations for South Carolina. He served in the Army National Guard for...
Alma Ard Grooms
May 18, 2026
Alma Ard Grooms , 82, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on November 24, 1943, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Guy McBride Ard and Marie Coker Ard. Survivors includes her son, Eric Grooms; grandson, Cody Grooms (Taylor); grandsons, Jackson Grooms, Hudson Grooms; extended family, Brian Casey (Kimberly), Jay Jeffers (Laura). In addition...
Leonard Lee Goff Jr.
May 18, 2026
Leonard Lee Goff, Jr., 84, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on May 20, 1941, in Columbia, he was a son of Leonard Lee Goff, Sr. and Thelma B. McLaurin. Mr. Goff was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church and retired as a Data Technician from the United States Postal Service following a career that spanned...
1SG Samuel Capuli Mandanas, US Army (Ret.)
May 17, 2026
1SG Samuel Capuli Mandanas, US Army (Ret.), 97, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 17, 2026.
Born to Mariano Mandanas and Ciriaca Capuli, Sam faced challenges early in life that built in him a resilience and strength of character that would stay with him always. Serving his country became both his answer to those challenges and the foundation upon...
Ann B. Smith
May 16, 2026
Ann B. Smith joined her heavenly family on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ralph and Gussy Berry, her husband of 50 years, Leon (Lee) Smith, stepdaughter, Kathy Patrick, granddaughter, Tommie Lee Stuckey, son, Robert Dean Cook and sisters, Mary Hunt, Rith Dixon, and Rebecca Delaine Plowden.
She is survived...
Norman Miles Tisdale
May 16, 2026
Norman Miles Tisdale, 78, of Columbia, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Spartanburg SC, on July 10, 1947, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Miriam Easler Tisdale. Mr. Tisdale was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and later graduated from Wofford College before earning his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of...
James Calvin Howerin
May 15, 2026
Jim Calvin Howerin, 68, of Blythewood, died on May 15, 2026. Born on March 12, 1958, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he was the son of Calvin and Dot Howerin. Jim always considered it a blessing to grow up in Virginia Beach, surrounded by loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our cousins are often our first friends, and those relationships were...
Lois Mixon Frick
May 15, 2026
Lois Cecile Mixon Frick, 87, died on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born on November 21, 1938, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Maner Mixon and Betty Louise Harrell Mixon. Lois was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and lifelong, dedicated member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Her faith was the foundation of her life, guiding...
Tressie Jo Granger McNeill
May 13, 2026
Tressie Jo McNeill, 89, of Columbia died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at home. Born September 22, 1936 in Cassatt, SC, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Christine Stokes Granger.
Jo was a long-time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She proudly served as a volunteer greeter for 35 years for worship and as people entered the church, she would...
Carlos Eduardo Goffi Jr.
May 11, 2026
Carlos Eduardo Goffi, Jr., 73, of Blythewood, died on May 11, 2026. Born on November 10, 1952, in São Paulo, Brazil, he was the son of Carlos Eduardo Magalhães Goffi, Sr. and Ruth Cezar.
Carlos began playing tennis at the age of five at the Tennis Club of São Paulo, where his father served as President. After a successful junior career...
