Mrs. Marcella L. Thomas
Jun 2, 2020
Marcella L. Thomas, 50, of Columbia, formerly of Kapaau, Hawaii, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born in Konoka, Hawaii, on July 8, 1969, she was a daughter of Norma Belle Hulu's Cornelio and the late Bendicto Tabura Cornelio. Marcella will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved her. She was the sweetest person you could have ever met....
Mr. Arthur Player Corley
Jun 2, 2020
Arthur "Pop" Player Corley, 77, of Swansea, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, on November 3, 1942, he was a son of the late Arthur P. and Ruby Player Corley. Pop worked for the Local Union 399 with Sheet Metal. In his free time, he enjoyed wood working, metal working, camping and most of all, fishing. He...
Carol Harris Glass
Jun 2, 2020
Carol was beautiful, creative, charismatic, entrepreneurial, and opinionated. A devoted and generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Carol founded businesses: Carol Glass School of Dance and Carol Glass Travel. She also taught French and ESL at USC, Richland One and Richland Two schools. Carol was an active member of several Jewish organizations over the years; and performed in many local...
Mr. Michael Robert Bessman
May 31, 2020
Michael Robert Bessman, 60, of Columbia, died Sunday, May 31, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Dr. Leon Owens George
May 29, 2020
Leon Owens George of Blythewood died peacefully on May 29, 2020 after his battle with Parkinson's. Leon is reunited with his beautiful wife Betty in heaven. The last living child of his parents Pearl and Milledge George, he also joins them and his seven siblings. Leon is survived by his five children: Michael (Wendi), Mel (Becky), Mark (Jamie), Mary Elizabeth...
Mrs. Barbara G. Park
May 29, 2020
Former Columbus, NE resident, Barbara Gay Boyd Park, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC. The daughter of Eugenia Greiner and Gayle W. Boyd, she was born and resided in Columbus, NE until 1971. She was a graduate of Columbus High School, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE, and...
Mrs. Dorothy I. Bishop
May 29, 2020
Dorothy I. Bishop, 88, of Columbia, died Friday, May 29, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Modell C. Blizzard
May 29, 2020
Modell C. Blizzard, 95, of Columbia, died Friday, May 29, 2020. Born on May 16, 1925, she was a daughter of William Curtis Crammie and Loretta Hall Crammie. She is survived by a son, John Blizzard Jr., and a daughter, Brenda Anne Goodman; a granddaughter and great grandchildren. Modell was preceded in death by her husband, John Blizzard Sr., and...
Ms. Lily Mae Bushardt
May 28, 2020
Ms. Lily Mae Bushardt, 84, of Cayce, died Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born Jan 19, 1936 in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Wilber Kibler Bushardt and Elender White Bushardt. She retired from BellSouth after more than 37 years of service. She was a member of the Life Member Club of the BellSouth Pioneer Volunteers and served...
Gary L. Rowe
May 28, 2020
Gary L. Rowe, 70, of Ridgeway, formerly of West Columbia, died Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC on February 19, 1950, he was a son of the late Alfred LaBorde and Clara Gertrude Medlin Rowe. Gary attended Brooklyn Cayce High School and spent his life as a residential contractor. In his free time he enjoyed playing music, especially...
Mr. Victor Ernest Milejczak
May 27, 2020
Victor "Vic" Ernest Milejczak, 69, of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born June 13, 1950, in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Harold and Mary Gang Milejczak. Vic was a graduate of Reed City High School in Reed City, MI. He then attended Sioux Falls College in Sioux Falls, SD, where he earned his bachelor's degree....
Mr. Randall Scott Spears, Sr.
May 25, 2020
Randall Scott Spears, Sr., 69, of Elgin, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born in Roda, VA, December 4, 1950, he was a son of the late Albert Spears and Muriel Bernice Chestnut. The Rev. C.A. Fleming led Mr. Spears and his wife, Sharron, to The Lord in 1972 at Alpine Baptist...
Mary S Brewer
May 24, 2020
Mary Strider Brewer, 92, of Columbia, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. Born in Randolph County, NC, on April 25, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Gurney J. Strider and Beatrice Cranford Strider. Mary grew up in the Pisgah community, outside of Asheboro, NC. As one of 9 children growing up during the Great Depression, she learned at an...
Mrs. Mary Louise Owen Mapp
May 23, 2020
Mary Louise Owen Mapp, of Mount Pleasant, SC, widow of William Haywood Mapp, Jr., entered into eternal rest on May 23, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Columbia, SC at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family...
Walter H Canfield, Jr
May 23, 2020
Walter "Walt" H. Canfield,Jr., 92, of Columbia, died Saturday, May 23, 2020. Born June 17, 1927, in Honesdale, PA, he was a son of the late Walter H. Canfield, Sr. and Hazel Knorr Canfield. President of his 1945 graduating class, while still in high school, Walt pursued his private pilot's license. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Navy,...
Mr. James Albert Rauch, Jr.
May 22, 2020
James "Pete" Albert Rauch, Jr., 72, of Blythewood, died at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Lexington, SC, on August 2, 1947, he was a son of the late James "Pete" Albert Rauch, Sr., and Lois Dixon Rauch. Pete was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and a very talented electronic technician. He started out in the...
Mr. Michael Steven Smith
May 22, 2020
Mike Smith enjoyed the outdoors. In fact, there were few things he liked better than a nice sea-sonal breeze mixed with a little sun. On any given day you might find him sailing the Atlantic, or fishing along the coast, playing a round of golf, clay shooting, or riding his Harley down an open road. His big smile, wicked wit,...
Mr. Michael "Mickey" Ray Gabbert
May 20, 2020
Michael "Mickey" Ray Gabbert, 72, of Elgin, SC, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born on October 26, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Floyd Raymond and Mabel LaVada Barrow Gabbert. Mickey was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from North High School in 1965. After high school, he enlisted in the US Air...
Mrs. Gracie Nettles
May 20, 2020
Gracie Marthers Nettles, 68, of Blythewood, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born July 8, 1951, in Winnsboro, she was a daughter of the late Grady Hilton Marthers and Ruby Lovell Huggins. Gracie "Grace" always lit up the room she entered with her bright smile and welcoming ways. She loved her family deeply and she added a special touch to each...
Mr. Brian C. Ard
May 20, 2020
Brian Christopher Ard, 50, of Irmo, died last Wednesday, May 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Born January 6, 1970, in Columbia, he was the son of the late James W. Ard and Carolyn Jones Hatcher. Brian was the owner of High Tread Tires in West Columbia. Survivors include his brother, Patrick O. Ard; and sister, April Ard of West...
