Thomas Sidney Arledge
Jul 13, 2026
Thomas Sidney Arledge, 86, of Columbia, died on Monday, July 13, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Jacob Alan Ladd
Jul 12, 2026
Jacob Alan Ladd, 24, of Blythewood and most recently of Conway, died on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Clark Wendell Hornsby
Jul 11, 2026
Clark Wendell Hornsby, 83, of Camden, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Ruth Wilson Tidwell
Jul 11, 2026
Mrs. Ruth Ardella Wilson Tidwell of Irmo, SC, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 at the age of 73 in the presence of her family with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on February 3, 1953 to Mr. Sydney Francis Wilson, Sr. and Mrs. Ruth Isabell Tinsley Wilson in Columbia, SC. After graduating from Eau Claire...
Edward C. Kennedy
Jul 11, 2026
Edward Crosby Kennedy, 86, of Lexington, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Glenn Owens Kennedy, Sr. and Clara Blanche Crosby Kennedy. Ed graduated from Dreher High School before continuing his education at Furman University. He also completed studies at the School of Banking of...
Donald R. Stewart Sr
Jul 10, 2026
Donald Ray Stewart, Sr., 92, of Elgin, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior and loved ones on July 10, 2026. Born in Pensacola, FL on March 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Mabel Culbreth Jordan and Walker Winston Stewart. He grew up in Norfolk Virginia where he spent many hours swimming and enjoying...
Richard D. Clark
Jul 10, 2026
Richard D. Clark, 75, of Blythewood, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
James Douglas Byrd Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
James Douglas Byrd, Jr., 81, of White Rock, SC, died on Friday, July 10, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Joan Margaret Schwieters
Jul 8, 2026
Joan M. Schwieters, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on July 8, 2026, in the loving care of her husband. Born on October 8, 1946, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Henry “Harry” and Claire Healy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Healy. Joan shared a loving marriage of 40 years with her...
Linda Audrey Edwards
Jul 7, 2026
Linda Audrey Edwards, 80, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on April 28, 1946, in East Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George and Audrey Alford. Linda proudly served her country in the United States Air Force with unwavering dedication, compassion, and courage. As a flight nurse during the Vietnam War, she cared...
Robert McColloch Weir
Jul 7, 2026
Robert McColloch Weir, historian, educator, and beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Blythewood, South Carolina, on July 7, 2026. He was 92. Born on August 26, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Hellen Gillette Weir and Horace M. Weir. As a child, he lived in Berlin, Germany, from 1936 to 1938 while...
David Everett Bates
Jul 3, 2026
David Everett Bates, 73, of Columbia, died on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born November 23, 1952, in Columbia, he was a son of Clyde Anderson Bates, Jr. and Alice McGrady Burk. Mr. Bates honorably served his country in the US Army. Throughout his career he was employed in various jobs in the Midlands area. Most recently Mr. Bates worked as...
Philip Michael Cinnamon
Jul 1, 2026
Philip Michael Cinnamon, Sr. passed away July 1, 2026. He was born May 25, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee, a son of the late Thomas Estil and Frances Wright Cinnamon of Knoxville. Mike attended the public schools of Knoxville, Chattanooga and graduated from Tennessee High School in Bristol, Tennessee and also attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Pursuing...
Anna Khouri Rumsey
Jun 30, 2026
Our beloved Anna Marie Khouri Rumsey, 74, of Blythewood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Anna will be remembered for her giving heart and lifelong service to others. She loved to cook and often shared her bounty with family, friends, and those in need. A woman of many talents, Anna enjoyed quilting, sewing,...
Donald Marchell Foxworth
Jun 28, 2026
Donald M. Foxworth, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we rejoice in the assurance that he has heard the words he longed to hear throughout his life: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." (Matthew...
Alan Charles Peterson Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Dr. Alan Charles Peterson, Jr., 75, of Columbia, South Carolina. He left this world peacefully on June 28, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born on December 29, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, Alan was the son of Alan Charles Peterson, Sr. and Patricia Ann Peterson. He was...
Harry Lee McCoy
Jun 28, 2026
Harry Lee McCoy, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Charlotte, N.C. went to his heavenly rest on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Born in Charlotte N.C. on September 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Mamie Caroline McCoy. Harry attended the public schools in Charlotte, N.C. and graduated from Tech High School in 1954. Shortly thereafter he...
Sharon Ann Shealy
Jun 25, 2026
Sharon “Midge” Shealy, 79, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Thursday, June,25, 2026, born on December 6,1946, in Lancaster, SC, to the late Rochel P. Adams and Lillie Mae Adams. She was the youngest of ten children and was lovingly known by family and friends as “midge” a nickname that stayed with her throughout her life. In the late 60’s...
Lillie Martin Cooper
Jun 25, 2026
Lillie Belle Martin Cooper, born August 11, 1935, in Ridgeway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25th. leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, family and community. The tenth child of Bennie and Ola Mae Branham, Lillie grew up in a large, loving family that shaped her generous heart, strength and resilience. A graduate of Ridgeway High School,...
Sarah Sloan Coleman
Jun 25, 2026
Sarah Sloan Coleman, 94, of Columbia, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 19, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Washington Grover Sloan and Mamie Lee Livingston Sloan. Mrs. Coleman was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Holiness Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian who dedicated her life to others. She loved...
