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...
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Paul Sheppard
May 1, 2021
Christopher "Chris" Paul Sheppard, 48, of Blythewood, died Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born October 15, 1972, he was the son of Ann Marie Marsh Lowrance of Blythewood. Chris was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed fishing and golf. In addition to his mother, he was survived by his wife, Susan L. Sheppard; daughter, Madeline Joye Sheppard of Pebble Beach, CA;...
Dr. Frank E. Kinard
May 1, 2021
Frank Efird Kinard, husband of Mary Angelyn, died at his home at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community on May 1, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, May 15 at 10am. Livestream of the service will also be available. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at the Robert Mills Carriage House....
Sgm Robert Donald Mccoy, Us Army (Ret.)
May 1, 2021
SGM Robert Donald McCoy, US Army (Ret.), 90, of Columbia, died Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Whitesburg, TN, his parents were Horace and Willie Ruth Range McCoy and he was married to the late Sarah Elizabeth Lockey. Robert retired from the US Army and the city of Columbia where he worked as a civil engineer. Upon his retirement from...
Mrs. Cecile Belle Payne
Apr 30, 2021
Lydia "Cecile" Belle Payne, 96, widow of James "Jay" Robert Payne, Sr., entered peacefully into glory on April 30, 2021. Born November 21, 1924, in Lamar, SC, she was the daughter of the late Connie Glenn Belle and Addie Estelle Smith. Cecile was the 11th of 15 children and the last surviving sibling. She moved to Columbia at an early...
Mr. Howard B. Stravitz
Apr 30, 2021
Howard B. Stravitz, longtime professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, gourmand, wine connoisseur, and beloved by his family and his many friends, passed away on April 30, 2021, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Howard migrated to Columbia, South Carolina, in 1983 and became a fixture of the academic, Jewish,...
Mr. R. Don Weeks
Apr 30, 2021
R. Don Weeks, 81, of Columbia, died April 30, 2021. He was born April 13, 1940, in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Weeks served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired from The University of South Carolina as a facilities manager following many years of service. Mr. Weeks enjoyed camping with his late wife, gardening, and hunting. Mr. Weeks...
Mr. David Michael Beaudoin
Apr 30, 2021
David Michael Beaudoin, 61, of Elgin, SC, died Friday, April 30, 2021. Born October 1, 1959, in Concord, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Rene Alfred Beaudoin and Patricia Frances (Mullen) Beaudoin. David served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1981-1984. He then pursued a degree in aviation at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH. David was known...
Mrs. Frieda B Wells
Apr 29, 2021
Frieda Baum Wells, 86, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born August 14, 1934, in Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Carl and Frieda Kaldwasser Baum. She was the widow of Marvin Francis Wells, United States Army (Retired), who preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, she worked in food service at Fort Jackson. Frieda...
Mr. Franklin Delano Monroe
Apr 29, 2021
A funeral service for Franklin Delano Monroe, 87, of Elgin, will be held at 3:00, May 2, 2021, at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2290 Heath Pond Road, Elgin 29045 with The Reverend Timothy McIver officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church, 1177 Wildwood Lane, Elgin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Horton, Joe Hudson, Joey Hudson, and The Senior Adult...
Mr. Jarrod Heath Lanier
Apr 29, 2021
Jarrod Heath Lanier, 54, of Blythewood, died Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born March 25, 1967 in Lexington, NC, he was the son of Ferne Hartley Cole and Jackson Gray Lanier. Jarrod was a loving father, son and husband. He was a skilled mechanic in the automotive industry for many years, and had a passion for fixing and making things work....
Mr. Donnie Cecil Fulmer, Jr
Apr 28, 2021
Donnie C. Fulmer, Jr., 85, of Chapin, South Carolina, formerly of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Charleston, SC, on June 16, 1935, he was a son of the late Donnie Cecil Fulmer, Sr., and Odessa "Dessie" Nettles Fulmer. Donnie was a proud graduate of The University of South Carolina and a member of Riverland Hills Baptist...
Ms. Jessica "Jessi" Lauren Blease
Apr 27, 2021
Jessica "Jessi" L. Blease, 32, of Elgin, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born May 10, 1988, in Columbia, she is a daughter of Robert H. Blease, Jr. and the late Marlene Starnes. She will be remembered for her beautiful soul and dedication to her three children. Jessi especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her...
