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Mr. Timothy Michael Brophy

Mr. Timothy Michael Brophy

Jul 14, 2020

Timothy Michael Brophy, 58, of Blythewood, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of Thomas Edward and Kathleen Elaine Sanborn Brophy and was raised by his devoted foster parents, Hewitt and Dorothy Clothier. Tim graduated from Stillwater Central High School where he played football and then attended community college. Tim served his...

Mr. Jacob Earl Bundrick

Mr. Jacob Earl Bundrick

Jul 13, 2020

Jacob E. Bundrick, 80, of Columbia, died Monday, July 13, 2020. Survivors include his three brothers, Thomas A. Bundrick (Jenny), Robert E. Bundrick (Dorothy), and William C. Bundrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest E. and Nancy A. Bundrick; as well as a sister, Betty A. Bundrick. The graveside service for Mr. Bundrick will be held 10...

Mrs. Virginia Dubose Tuller

Mrs. Virginia Dubose Tuller

Jul 11, 2020

Online services for Virginia DuBose Tuller, 78, will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10 o'clock in the morning by the Very Reverend Charles Edgar and the Very Reverend John Barr. Friends are invited to view this service by visiting her tribute page at ShivesFuneralHome.com. A ceremony celebrating her life will be held at a later date when...

Bruce W Padgett

Bruce W Padgett

Jul 9, 2020

Bruce Walker Padgett, 69, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, July 9th, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Yvonne Jordan Walker of Isle of Palms, SC, and the late Charles Bruce Walker of Ft. Worth, TX. She is survived by her husband, Zane, whom she loved as much as life itself; her children, Jennifer Putnam (Kevin)...

Mary Bleckley Boozer

Mary Bleckley Boozer

Jul 8, 2020

Mary Bleckley Boozer, 71, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born June 23, 1949, she was a daughter of the late James Marion Boozer, Sr. and Laura Mary Bleckley Boozer. Mary was raised in Columbia and graduated from Eau Claire High School. She began working at Blue Cross Blue Shield at the age of 18 and retired following a...

Furman Calhoun Estridge, Jr.

Furman Calhoun Estridge, Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

Furman "FC Big Daddy" Calhoun Estridge Jr., 87, of Columbia, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Furman Calhoun and Iva Mae Catoe Estridge and married to Joyce Rodgers Estridge for 63 years. Furman served in the US Army and retired from Du Pont De Nemours and Company in Camden, SC...

Gail Goodwin

Gail Goodwin

Jul 6, 2020

Gail R. Goodwin, 84, of West Columbia, formerly of Columbia, departed from her early life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 6, 2020. Born in Monroe, NC, and raised in Winnsboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Crowel Reeder and Marie Peach Reeder. Surviving are her children, Deborah Truesdale (Charlie), Hal Goodwin (Sheri), Alita Taylor (Ronnie),...

Mrs. Delores Y. Hicks

Mrs. Delores Y. Hicks

Jul 5, 2020

Delores Y. Hicks, 76, died Sunday, July 5, 2020. Burial was in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel assisted the family.

Mrs. Jacquelyn G. Reitenga

Mrs. Jacquelyn G. Reitenga

Jul 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacquelyn Eileen Guy Reitenga announces her sudden passing on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the age of 84. She was the adored wife of the late Robert W. Reitenga (2000), devoted, loving mother to sons John (Heather), Barry, and daughter Amy (Roger), cherished grandmother of Robert (Meghan), Krista (Patrick), and great...

Eugene Charles Miolen

Eugene Charles Miolen

Jul 4, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Miolen, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4th after valiantly battling several health issues. Gene was fun-loving, charming, and compassionate. He was an avid golfer and had many friends on and off the links. Gene served in the United States Navy. He went on to attend and graduate from Western Maryland College, before working and retiring from Shell...

Mr. Wilbur C. Smith, Jr.

Mr. Wilbur C. Smith, Jr.

Jul 4, 2020

Wilbur Coke Smith, Jr., Commander, USN Retired, of Columbia, died on July 4, 2020. He was born in Columbia, SC on November 18, 1939 to Ruby Lynn Boatwright and Wilbur Coke Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of The University of South Carolina, Naval ROTC, majoring in Electrical Engineering. He retired from South Carolina Electric and Gas Company after 38...

Mr. Jimmy L Raines

Mr. Jimmy L Raines

Jul 3, 2020

Jimmy Legrand Raines, 76, of Blythewood, died, Friday, July 3, 2020. Born in Blythewood, SC, on September 21, 1943, he was a son of the late Ernest E. and Mary Ellen "Polly" Mattox Raines. Jimmy graduated from Blythewood High School where he played varsity basketball, baseball and ran track. In March of 1968, he was drafted into the United States...

Mrs. Gayle Tallon Brazell

Mrs. Gayle Tallon Brazell

Jul 3, 2020

Gayle Tallon Brazell, 71, of Columbia, departed from her earthly life and entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2020. She leaves behind her family and a host of friends that she made throughout her life. Gayle will forever be remembered by her family, church family, and friends as a caring, loving person who always had a kind word of...

Mr. & Mrs. Ned Ernest Wymer

Mr. & Mrs. Ned Ernest Wymer

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Ned Ernest Wymer, 72 and his beloved wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Kimbler Wymer, 71, of Elgin, died Thursday, July 2, 2020. Ned was born in South Carolina, on June 7, 1948, and was a son of the late Eugene and Verlie Marsh Wymer. Barbara was born in Virginia, on July 25, 1948, and was a daughter of the late Carl...

Mr. Robert Lee Whittle, Jr.

Mr. Robert Lee Whittle, Jr.

Jul 2, 2020

Robert L. Whittle, Jr.,66, of West Columbia, earned his wings on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Robert was born on July 17, 1953 in Columbia, to the late Robert L Whittle Sr. and Shirley (Carrigan) Whittle. He was a retired, dedicated truck driver, that embraced his love for music as an awesome Karaoke DJ for nearly a decade. His voice, smile...

Mr Robert F. Frieler

Mr Robert F. Frieler

Jul 1, 2020

Robert (Bob) Frederick Frieler, 87, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was a son of the late Frederick Arthur and Georgia Marie Frieler. Bob served in the United States Navy and enjoyed a long career with IBM that began while he was serving his country. His career with IBM began in Endicot, New York...

Mrs. Maria Martinez

Mrs. Maria Martinez

Jul 1, 2020

Maria Gentner Martinez, 91, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born January 6, 1929, in Füssen, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josefa Erhart Gentner. Mrs. Martinez was a Licensed Practical Nurse for more than 20 years and was very proud to be the homemaker of her family. She was a member of St. Joseph...

Rachel Branham

Rachel Branham

Jun 30, 2020

Rachel Bullard Branham, of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was a daughter of the late William Curtis and Mary Magalean Linton Bullard. Rachel was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church where she served in the Kitchen and Nursery, as well as assisted with baptisms. Rachel was also a member of the Eastern Star and previous President of...

Cathy Rose Hoyle

Cathy Rose Hoyle

Jun 28, 2020

Cathy Rose Hoyle, 63, of Columbia, was called home on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in New Orleans, LA and was a daughter of the late Clarence W. Hoyle and Rose Rauch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Hubert Bass. Survivors include her nephew...

Mrs. Sandra Hursey

Mrs. Sandra Hursey

Jun 28, 2020

Sandra Hursey, 76, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 28, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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