Mrs. Georgia Mckenzie Hildreth
May 17, 2021
Georgia McKenzie Hildreth, 94, died peacefully at Laurel Crest Retirement Community on May 17, 2021. Born October 15, 1926 in Richwood, West Virginia to Annie Louise Carey McKenzie and George Thomas McKenzie, she was the youngest of nine children. After completing school with stellar grades, Georgia's career and personal life took her from West Virginia to Maryland, Georgia, and the...
Mrs. Betty Humphreys
May 17, 2021
Betty Bellinger Humphreys, wife of Robert Edward Humphreys, Sr. (Col. USAF, ret.) died peacefully at home May 17, 2021. Eldest daughter of Bessie Lee Blackwell and Harry O'Bannon Bellinger, she was born in Asheville, NC on December 2, 1932. She grew up in Columbia and attended Columbia City Schools, graduating from Dreher High School in 1950. She received both Bachelors...
Mr. Dennis Rohn Blaylock
May 16, 2021
Dennis Rohn Blaylock, 66, passed away Sunday morning, May 16, 2021, in Palmetto Health Richland after a brief illness. The beloved husband of Lynn Snipes Blaylock, Dennis was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 5, 1954, to the late Command Sgt. Major Samuel Luther and Ruby Adaline Deanhardt Blaylock. While a student at Spring Valley High, Dennis began working...
Mr. Kenneth F. Brockington
May 15, 2021
Kenneth Franklin Brockington, 75, of West Columbia, died Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born January 8, 1946, in Sumter, SC, he was a son of the late Selvest Edward and Frances Marion Matthews Brockington. Mr. Brockington was a graduate of The University of South Carolina and retired from the South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. He was an avid...
Mr. Wayne Ellis Wilson, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Wayne Ellis Wilson, Sr., affectionately known as "Rhooks" to family, and "Bruce" to friends, was born in Orange, New Jersey on October 19, 1970, to Joseph Wilson and the late Lois Wilson. He fought a hard fight but lost his battle with COVID-19 and was called home on May 14, 2021, in Columbia, South Carolina. His youthful years were spent...
Mrs. Opal Celeste Redding
May 13, 2021
Opal Celeste Redding, 42, of Columbia, died Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born December 20, 1978, in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of Ginger Nell Sharpe Scurry and James Thomas Scurry, Jr. Opal was a 1997 graduate of South Florence High School and later earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina. Prior...
Ms. Florence Genevieve Collins
May 12, 2021
Ms. Florence Genevieve Collins, 78, of Gaston, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Ms. Crystal Dolores Jay
May 11, 2021
Crystal "Dolores" Jay, 98, died on Tuesday, May 11, She is survived by her brother Bob Skidmore; daughters, Carol (Dan) Kartanos and Vonda (Eric) Eanes; a son Jesse (Jenifer) Jay, and son in law Donald Hutchens; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Carroll Edward Jay and a daughter Mary Jo. The service...
Mr. Glenn Arnold King
May 11, 2021
Having no further need of his earthly body, Glenn Arnold King entered into heaven on May 11, 2021. Born in Sumter, SC, on December 14, 1950 to the late J. Willard and Frances Baker King, Glenn was a lifelong resident of Columbia, SC. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gayle Cantey King, and is survived by his loving wife,...
Mrs. Onie Irene Fleming
May 10, 2021
Onie Irene Fleming, 94, of Columbia, widow to The Rev. Dr. C. Alvin Fleming, died on Monday, May 10, 2021. Born May 19, 1926 in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ben Perry Davenport and Bessie Mae Satterfield Davenport. Mrs. Fleming was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great, and great great-grandmother. She loved flowers, especially those...
Mr. Douglas Lee Macleod
May 10, 2021
Douglas Lee MacLeod, 70, of Blythewood, died Monday, May 10, 2021. Born in Summit, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Donald Eugene and Barbara Maben MacLeod and was married to Jo Lee Parsons MacLeod. He was previously married to Lynn Welborn MacLeod and together they all created a wonderfully modern family. Doug was a banker, restaurant owner,...
Ms. Mable S. Lucas
May 10, 2021
Mable S. Lucas, 90, of Columbia and widow of Martin S. Lucas, died on Monday, May 10, 2021. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her children, John, Tommy, and Janice Lucas. A graveside service for Ms. Mable will be held 11 o'clock, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens with The...
Mrs. Virginia Shuman Price
May 9, 2021
Virginia Shuman Price, 98, wife of the late Rev. Howard S. Price, passed from this world to be with her Heavenly Father on May 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 12, 1923 in Jackson, Michigan, Virginia was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee and Edna Mixon Shuman. She grew up in Allendale, SC, graduated...
Col. Purdy B. Mcleod, Jr., Us Army (Ret.)
May 8, 2021
A great man has passed and he will be missed. Purdy Belvin McLeod, Jr., 93, of Columbia, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He loved his family, his children, his country, South Carolina - especially the low country, pecan trees, his heritage, his work and his friends, and he loved meeting people and spending time with friends, new and old....
Mr. Humphrey Hardison Childers, Sr.
May 7, 2021
Humphrey Hardison Childers, Sr., 79, passed away at his home of 31 years in Columbia, SC on May 7, 2021, while doing a crossword puzzle and enjoying dinner with his wife. A graveside service will be held at 1 o'clock, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Northeast Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A livestream of the service may be viewed by visiting...
Mr. Charles Edward Boesl
May 6, 2021
Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" Boesl will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4440 Fort Jackson Boulevard, Columbia. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The funeral can be viewed live stream at http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/Events/columbiasouthcarolinastake Chuck Boesl passed away May 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Born...
Mr. Percy H. Mcneill
May 6, 2021
Percy H. McNeill, 94, of Columbia, died Thursday, May 6, 2021. Born October 28, 1926 in Raeford, NC. He was a son of the late Everette William McNeill and Annie Elizabeth McBryde McNeill. Mr. McNeill was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a proud United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country during World War II. Survivors include...
Mrs. Floride B. Heyward
May 5, 2021
Floride Buchanan Heyward, 84, of West Columbia, SC, died at Still Hopes on May 5, 2021. Born Floride Dwight Buchanan on August 16, 1936, she was the only daughter of Dr. John Creighton Buchanan, Jr. and Mary Douglas Buchanan of Winnsboro, SC. Growing up, Flo spent many summers at Camp Glenlaurel in Little Switzerland, NC, where she formed fast friendships...
Mrs. Evon Connor Shuler
May 3, 2021
Evon Connor Shuler, 96, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 3, 2021. Born March 23, 1925, in Winnsboro, SC, she was a daughter of the late Mack C. Connor and Lena Poston Connor. Survivors include her son, William Bruce (Susan) Shuler; granddaughters, Elisa (Terry) Spalti, and Katrina Shuler; great grandchildren, Makenna, Wayde, and Gideon Spalti; along with nieces and nephews....
Mrs. Evelyn Ready Kalutz
May 3, 2021
Evelyn Ready Kalutz, age 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Born February 2, 1930, in Columbia, S.C., she was the daughter of the late W. A. Ready and Annie Wise Ready. A loving wife, she was the widow of Eugene Kalutz, her husband of 41 years. A kind, gentle, and supportive mother to her children, Mrs. Kalutz...
