Mr. Gregg Rutledge Liles
Mar 13, 2021
Gregg Rutledge Liles, 55, of Columbia, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Born in Albemarle, NC, on August 2, 1965, he was a son of Richard V. Liles, Jr., M.D and the late Ann Ross Abbey Liles. Gregg attended Aiken Preparatory School for grades seven through nine and later graduated from Blue Ridge Academy in Charlottesville, VA. He loved to...
Mrs. Emma Jo Peake
Mar 12, 2021
Emma Jo Wise Peake, 84, of Columbia, died on Friday, March 12, 2021. Born in Richland County, SC, on October 25, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Aiken and Thelma Louise Sloan Wise. Mrs. Peake was a godly woman, who loved her daughters, grandchildren , and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed word searches, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and reading her...
Ms. Mildred Louise Bookhart
Mar 11, 2021
Mildred "Millie" Bookhart, also known as Mimi, a beloved mother and lifelong resident of Columbia, SC was born on August 14, 1938, earned her wings on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 82. She is survived by her three daughters Susan Cavallier, Bonnie Peipman, Patty Dockens; son-in-law, Chris Cavallier, Sr; grandson, Christopher Cavallier, Jr.; nieces, Joyce Bell, Sarah...
Major Anthony W. Lacaprucia, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 11, 2021
Major Anthony W. LaCaprucia "Mickey", US Army (Ret.), passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He leaves behind his beloved wife Carol of 68 years and two daughters, Angelica Burton and Diane Melton. He is survived by his grandchildren, William Paul Melton III, Courtney Wilkes (Husband Matthew), and Crawford William Melton (Wife Lauren) Also surviving are his very special...
Sfc Thomas Leroy Burt, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 10, 2021
SFC Thomas L. Burt, US Army (Ret.), 70, of Elgin, left us, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Marysville, California on June 22, 1950. Tom is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Lisa, and their son, Shawn; daughter, Rebecca and her wife, Kimberly; sons, Jeremy Burt and his...
Mrs. Barbara Ann Whitworth
Mar 10, 2021
Barbara Whitworth, widow of William C. Whitworth, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Ms. Barbara was born July 27th, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Emma and Robert Snipes of Aiken SC. Barbara spent most of her years as owner/operator of Kemmerlin Superette located on Monticello Road in Columbia SC....
Mr. Oliver Lee Boyle
Mar 9, 2021
Oliver Lee Boyle, 97, joyously joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2021, to spend a perfect eternity in His presence. His family is enormously grateful for his good health and active life all the way through February 2021. Oliver was born to Charles Oliver Boyle and Minnie Ola Parr Boyle in Weaver, Alabama July 3, 1923,...
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Goodwin
Mar 8, 2021
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Goodwin, 59, of Columbia, died Monday, March 8, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 o'clock, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, with The Rev. Joe Copeland officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. All are welcome to attend, however, masks are required and social distancing will be...
Mr. James "Jamie" Kenneth Hamilton, Ii
Mar 8, 2021
James "Jamie" Kenneth Hamilton, II, 48, of Columbia, died Monday, March 8, 2021. Born September 01, 1972, in Clinton, SC, he was a son of the Rev. James Kenneth Hamilton, Sr. and Christine Holcombe Hamilton. Jamie was a charismatic and very loving person. When you spoke with him, you knew you were the center of his attention. Jamie was a...
Mr. Gordon Stevens Avery, Ii
Mar 7, 2021
Gordon was born to Alan and Edith (Allaire) Avery on February 28, 1963 in Oklahoma City, Ok. He passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2021 in Columbia, SC. Gordon grew up in rural Virginia outside of Richmond. He moved to Marshalltown, Iowa his last year of high school. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1985 with a degree...
Ms. Roberta Josephine Kershaw
Mar 6, 2021
Roberta Josephine Kershaw, 84, of Elgin, died Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born November 15, 1936, in Gadsden, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Horace Walker Kershaw and Geneva Moyer Kershaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Harvey Kershaw; and her sister, Kay Lynn Kershaw. Ms. Kershaw was a devout Christian...
Mrs. Nancy S. Slay
Mar 5, 2021
Nancy Shelton Slay, 88, of Columbia, SC, and formerly of Sylacauga, AL, died Friday, March 5, 2021. Born July 16, 1932, in White House, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Shelton and Norene Dudley Shelton Weist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Willard Slay; daughter, Cynthia Ellen Slay; sister,...
Mr. Robert Witherspoon Hemphill, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day -- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV...
Mrs. Anne Steele Fletcher
Mar 4, 2021
Elizabeth Anne "Anne" Steele Fletcher was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 4, 2021 at the age of 77. Born in Mobile, AL on November 12, 1943, she was the second child and only daughter of the late Bert Lee Steele, Sr. and...
Mr. James A. Crockett, Jr.
Mar 3, 2021
James "Jim" Allen Crockett, Jr. 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1944, in Charlotte, NC, he was son of the late James Allen Crockett and Elizabeth Eversole Crockett. While Jim was known and loved by many for his contributions to the wrestling community, his family best knew him as a...
Mr. Richard Waters
Mar 2, 2021
Richard Thomas Waters passed away at his home in Columbia, SC, on March 2, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born in Atlanta, GA and was a son of the late Roy O. and Helen Gillespie Waters. Richard and his family moved to Sumter, SC in 1978 with his company, H & R Metal Fabricators. He is survived...
Mr. Carson Perry Troutman
Mar 2, 2021
Carson Perry Troutman, 93, of Columbia, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Born in Statesville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Miles Reid and Izetta Brewer Troutman and married to Sarah Goodnight Troutman for 72 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He started and built a successful Food Brokerage company servicing the retail and...
Ms. Miriam O'Dell "Dell" Deloach Kirkpatrick
Feb 28, 2021
Dell Kirkpatrick, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Born January 17, 1953, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Tommie O'Dell deLoach and Francis Bratton deLoach, Sr. Dell graduated from Clemson University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in education and went on to pursue her Master of Education at Clemson, graduating in 1977. She taught education...
Mrs. Alicia Lynne Owen
Feb 28, 2021
Alicia Lynne Owen, 51, of Columbia, died on February 28, 2021. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Josephine Rita Diodati
Feb 28, 2021
Josephine Diodati, 93, formerly of Purrchase, NY died Sunday, February 28, 2021. Born April 24, 1927, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Maggiotta and Vincenza Sabbia Maggiotta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Giacamo Diodati. Mrs. Diodati was a graduate of Medford High School and the Katherine Gibbs...
