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Mr. James Creech Rader

Mr. James Creech Rader

Aug 27, 2020

James Creech "Jim" Rader, 60, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his brother, Donald Harold Rader, Jr. He was preceded by his mother, Madeline Still Rader and his father, Donald Harold Rader; as well as his brother, John Robert "Bobby" Rader. The service for Mr. Rader will be held 2...

Mr. William Elliott "Billy" Deloache, Jr.

Mr. William Elliott "Billy" Deloache, Jr.

Aug 25, 2020

William Elliott DeLoache, Jr., 88, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Born on September 8, 1931, he was a son of the late William Elliott DeLoache, Sr. and Nell Ray Spann DeLoache, owners of DeLoache Florist in Columbia. Bill graduated from Dreher High School before earning a basketball scholarship to Clemson University. While in high school he played baseball...

Ms. Cleo T Stone

Ms. Cleo T Stone

Aug 24, 2020

Cleo T. Stone, 87, of Columbia, died Monday, August 24, 2020. Born August 3, 1933 in Hollytree, AL, she was one of ten children of the late Henry Thrower and Lucy Sanders Thrower. An avid gardener, Ms. Stone loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Brenda Raynor (Mary Sue...

David Thomas Konter

David Thomas Konter

Aug 23, 2020

David Thomas Konter, 40, of Rome, GA, died Sunday, August 23, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Mrs. Joyce Carolyn Moore

Mrs. Joyce Carolyn Moore

Aug 23, 2020

Joyce Carolyn H. Moore, 78, died Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born April 1, 1942 in Pontiac, S.C., she was a daughter of the late John G. Hopkins and Carrie Mae Medlin Weathers. Mrs. Moore attended Blaney High School where she played basketball and was a sports enthusiast. As a young adult Mrs. Moore enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time on...

Mrs. Doris Marie Williams

Mrs. Doris Marie Williams

Aug 22, 2020

Doris Marie Rowe Williams, 71, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 22, 2020. Born December 2, 1948, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Alfred LaBorde Rowe and Clara Gertrude Medlin Rowe. Prior to her illness, she was employed as a waitress at Quincy's Restaurant at the intersection of Hwy 378 and I-26 for 26 years. Mrs. Williams enjoyed...

Mr. Johnny Bruce "J.B." Max

Mr. Johnny Bruce "J.B." Max

Aug 20, 2020

Mr. Johnny Bruce "J.B." Max, 66, of Columbia, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born May 20, 1954, in Harlan, Kentucky, he was a son of Ruth Moore Max and the late Carl Thomas Max, Sr. JB was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking. He was a big hearted and kind man, who was always willing to help...

Mr. James Eric Shell

Mr. James Eric Shell

Aug 19, 2020

James Eric Shell, 45, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 following a brief illness. Born December 22, 1974 in Orange Park, Florida, he was the son of Amy Eargle Shell and the late James Thomas Shell. Eric moved with his family from Florida to Lexington as a young child. While growing up in Lexington, he and his brother...

Mr. Thomas Mckendre Williams, Jr.

Mr. Thomas Mckendre Williams, Jr.

Aug 18, 2020

Thomas M. Williams, Jr., Chaplain, Lt. Col., United States Air Force (Ret.), passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Born on January 14, 1930, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas M. Williams, Sr., and Mildred Harvey Williams. Tom grew up on James Island near Folly Beach and graduated from the High School of Charleston. In...

Mr. Edward Roy Brazell

Mr. Edward Roy Brazell

Aug 16, 2020

Edward Roy "Bubba" Brazell, 67, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 16, 2020. Born March 30, 1953, in Lexington, SC, he was the son of the late Richard L. Yarborough and Minnie Lee Sons. For many years Bubba has been employed as a boilermaker and welder. He had the opportunity to work around the world assisting utility plants with turnaround and...

Mr. John Wallace Mckeown, Sr.

Mr. John Wallace Mckeown, Sr.

Aug 11, 2020

John Wallace McKeown, 94, of Lexington, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Mr. McKeown was born in Chester County, on January 14, 1926. He was the son of John S. McKeown and Emmie Beam McKeown. He was retired from the Employment Security Commission as Chief of the Field Tax Division after 35 years of service. A member of the Centennial A.R...

Denese Antionette Scott

Denese Antionette Scott

Aug 10, 2020

Denese Antionette Scott, 70, of Columbia, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on September 8, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Roland Stanford and Katie Wesson Whitmore. Denese graduated from Manual Arts High School and spent her life uplifting youth while working as a Teacher's Assistant in...

Dr. Crawford Edward "Bud" Foy, Jr

Dr. Crawford Edward "Bud" Foy, Jr

Aug 9, 2020

Crawford E. Foy Jr (Buddy) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 9, 2020. Buddy was born on December 18, 1940 to Crawford and Sara Foy. He grew up in Columbia, SC, attended Schneider Elementary, Hand Middle, and Dreher High School (c/o '59). He then went up to Wofford College, where he was a KA, graduated...

Mrs. Dorothy Driggers Carroll

Mrs. Dorothy Driggers Carroll

Aug 9, 2020

Dorothy Driggers Carroll, 86, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Summerville, SC. Born August 26, 1933 in Bennettsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Nathaniel L. and Madie L. Quick Driggers. Mrs. Carroll moved from Bennettsville to Columbia and decided to make it her home after meeting her future husband, Clyde Macon "Bill" Carroll. She...

Mr. Gilbert T. "Sonny" Powers, Jr.

Mr. Gilbert T. "Sonny" Powers, Jr.

Aug 7, 2020

Gilbert Tennent "Sonny" Powers, Jr. Columbia- Gilbert Tennent "Sonny" Powers, Jr. died early Friday morning at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital after a brief battle with COVID-19. Son of the late Gilbert Tennent Powers, Sr. and Sarah Odom Powers, Sonny was born November 29, 1933 in Columbia, SC. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Verner Powers, four children, Gilbert...

Ms. Cynthia Ann Brown

Ms. Cynthia Ann Brown

Aug 7, 2020

Cynthia Ann Brown, 67, of Elgin, died Friday, August 7, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Mr. Anthony John Rizzo

Mr. Anthony John Rizzo

Aug 6, 2020

Anthony "Tony" John Rizzo, 77, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Born September 22, 1942, in Utica, New York, he was a son of the late Anthony Joseph Rizzo, Jr. and Florence Pia LaValla Rizzo. Tony graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA, and then attended Syracuse University before enlisting in the US Navy. During his 14...

Gregory M Sisk

Gregory M Sisk

Aug 6, 2020

Mr. Gregory M. Sisk, 56, died Thursday, August 6, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Arnold Reichenthal

Arnold Reichenthal

Aug 5, 2020

Arnold Reichenthal, 92, of Columbia, South Carolina died Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1927, he was a son of the late Hyman and Lena Sternberg Reichenthal and married to his loving wife Isa Reichenthal for 52 years. Arnie was known for always having a funny story or joke whether you were friends or a total...

Anne E. Baldo

Anne E. Baldo

Aug 5, 2020

Anne Elizabeth Baldo, 87, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Hague Woodard. Anne was a charter member of Capital City Baptist Church. She enjoyed 40 years of faithful service to this congregation as a Sunday school teacher and volunteer in many capacities. Survivors include sons: Bob Gilbert (Donna) of Arizona, Richard...

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