Mr. Willis Irving Lester, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Willis Irving "Butch" Lester, Jr., passed away on February 4, 2026, just days before his 79th birthday. Born on February 8, 1947, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Willis Irving Lester, Sr. and Rachel Scott Tucker, he was known to all simply as Butch, a name that reflected his warm, approachable, and larger-than-life personality. Butch was preceded in death by two of...
Ms. Catherine Legrand Humphries
Feb 4, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" LeGrand Humphries (Berry), of Columbia, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC on January 16, 1963, she was the daughter of Ellender Humphries Berry and the late James Brevard Shirley. Cathy was a graduate of Cardinal Newman, class of 1981. She then went to Midlands Technical College for her associate's degree & would later transfer...
Mrs. Judith Lynn Eccles Hancock
Feb 3, 2026
Judith "Kaki" Lynn Eccles Hancock, 83, of Columbia passed away peacefully, while sleeping, on February 3, 2026. The funeral service and burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 8th. Kaki was born April 21, 1942 to Wyman Rutherford Eccles and Gertrude Rosalind Greaves in Indianapolis, IN. She moved to...
Mrs. Carmen Marjenia Godwin Swindler
Jan 31, 2026
Carmen Marjenia Godwin Swindler, 72, of Columbia, died at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on May 10, 1953, she was a daughter of the late George Mayfield and Doris Hoopaugh Kinard. Carmen worked as a business consultant for over 35 years with PMSC (Policy Management Systems Corporation) which later became CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation) and...
Ms. Rosa Ines Alicea
Jan 30, 2026
Rosa Ines Alicea, 75, of Columbia, died on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born on April 20, 1950, in Salinas, Puerto Rico, she is the daughter of Jose R. Alicea-Aguayo and the late Ana Rosa Orozco Alicea. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rosita Alicea. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Alicea was a dedicated...
Mrs. Donna H. Cook
Jan 29, 2026
Donna Marie Hennington Cook, 65, of Irmo, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Donna was born July 29, 1960, in Columbia, SC, daughter of LorEtta Percival Johnson and the late Charles Johnson. Family was most important to her; she loved coordinating gatherings for special occasions including birthdays, holidays, and graduations. She always...
Mrs. Peggy Wicker Smith
Jan 29, 2026
Peggy Wicker Smith was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, on July 27, 1931, to the late Alice J. Wicker and Lacy Phillip Wicker, Peggy was a cherished child who lived a faith-filled long and meaningful life. She found great pleasure in the simple and the sophisticated alike; the strategy of a good bridge game, the tranquility of her garden and...
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth "Libby" Young
Jan 28, 2026
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth "Libby" Young, 77, of Lexington, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born on April 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Alexander Young, Jr. and Sarah Crow Young. Libby was a proud 1966 graduate of Eau Claire High School. She continued her education there, completing cosmetology school and going on to build a successful...
Mrs. Virgie Munn Mclemore
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Virgie Munn McLemore, 100, of Forest Acres, Columbia passed away 25, January, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. McLemore. She is survived by two daughters, Gail D. McLemore and Sharon M. Ard (Steve); grandchildren, Angela Ard and Michael C. Ard (Patricia); great grandchildren Lorelei Hardy, Grace Ard and Molly Ard. Virgie was the daughter...
Mrs. Denise D. Thackston
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Denise Davis Thackston, 79, of Columbia, SC, entered her Heavenly rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born August 2, 1946, in Darlington, SC, she is the daughter of the late Caleb Bruce "C.B." Davis, Sr. and the late Ruth White Davis and is the sister of Caleb "Bruce" Davis, Jr. Professionally, Denise spent approximately 30 years working with excellence...
Mr. Charles Richard Schenck
Jan 24, 2026
Mr. Charles Richard Schenck, 72, of Columbia, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Euphemia S. Carney
Jan 22, 2026
Mrs. Euphemia (Eupha) Strickland Carney, of Lexington, South Carolina passed peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at age 92. A devoted spouse, mother, friend and servant of faith, Eupha lived a life filled with love and grace. She found joy in prayer, family and helping others. Eupha was a devoted Christian who cherished her Bible and the teachings of Jesus...
Mr. George Joseph Antonucci, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Mr. George Joseph Antonucci, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Everett, Massachusetts in 1939, he was the son of the late George Joseph Antonucci, Sr. and Ann Patricia Antonucci. He graduated from Everett High School, was honored with a National Science Foundation Grant to attend college. He received a Bachelors Degree and...
Mrs. Joan Falquet Dornbusch
Jan 21, 2026
Joan Falquet Dornbusch was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 14, 1932, to Marguerite Cummings Falquet and Louis Alexander Falquet. She died on January 21, 2026, at 6:44 PM. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Henry Dornbusch. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gordon (Malcolm) of Columbia; her son, Neal Dornbusch (Deborah)...
Dr. Ronald Lee Morris
Jan 21, 2026
Dr. Ronald Lee Morris, 58, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born on January 28, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, he is the son of Donald J. Morris and Rebecka Ann Livingston Morris of Richmond, Indiana. Dr. Morris received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and later earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School...
Mrs. Caroline Mikell Jones
Jan 21, 2026
Caroline Mikell Jones, 87, died at home at Still Hopes on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Private committal will be in the First Presbyterian churchyard followed by a service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McNulty Beal, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 4:00...
Mrs. Barbara June Marsh
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara June Marsh, 87, of Blythewood, died on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born on September 30, 1938, in the family home on Polk Street in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Oswald and Katherine Alice Broom Oswald. Mrs. Marsh was raised during the end of the Great Depression Era and valued family and hard work more...
Col. David William Lipsi, Md, Us Army, (Ret.)
Jan 18, 2026
Col. David William Lipsi, MD, US Army, (Ret.) passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the age of 79. David was born on June 28, 1946. He was the second of 5 children (Louise, Jonathan, Timothy, and Jeanne) born to Dominic and Margery Lipsi, and raised in Sousas, Brazil. David...
Mr. Daryl Kevin Rockwell
Jan 18, 2026
Daryl Kevin Rockwell, 71, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1954, in Syracuse, New York, and was the son of the late Robert Thomas "Rocky" Rockwell and Dawn Elaine Baxter Rockwell. Daryl spent his childhood and young adult years in Ormond Beach, Florida. After marrying the love of his life,...
Mr. Johnny Richardson
Jan 17, 2026
John "Johnny" Anthony Richardson, 69, of Lugoff, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on June 28, 1956, he was a son of the late Rufus Thomas and Evelyn Rebecca Tucker Richardson. Mr. Richardson honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed NASCAR Racing and Carolina Gamecock football. Johnny is survived by his brother, Butch...
