Mrs. Miriam Hopkins Simpson
Apr 8, 2020
Miriam Hopkins Simpson, born December 27, 1932 in Augusta, GA, to Marvin Alphonzo Hopkins and Inez Rose Waters Knyzewski, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. She graduated from Tubman High School and worked at Roy White's Florist and Providence Presbyterian Church Child Development Center. She was...
Preston A Daniels, Jr
Apr 6, 2020
Preston A. Daniels, Jr., 98, of Blythewood, died Monday, April 6, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Ms. Mary Carolyn Stafford
Apr 6, 2020
Mary C. Stafford, 57, of Columbia, earned her wings on April 6, 2020 after battling for many years with multiple health issues. Born October 24, 1962, in Anchorage, Alaska, she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and Nan C. Stafford. She loved to read and travel and was the go-to person for medical questions for family members. Mary...
Frances Ravenel Atwood
Apr 3, 2020
Frances Ravenel Atwood, 81, of Columbia, died Friday, April 3, 2020. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Audrey Mcnair Styles Johnson
Mar 31, 2020
"A life so beautiful deserves remembering." We extend an invitation to our friends & family to join us on Friday, July 31st, from 6-8:00pm at her home, 146 Rockerfella Lane, Columbia, for a time of celebration. With COVID-19 in mind, the memorial will be held outdoors and you may drive by or stop and fellowship as you feel comfortable. We...
Thomas Allen Lee
Mar 31, 2020
Thomas Allen Lee, 76, of Lexington, passed away March 30, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center. He was born August 28, 1942 in Aiken, to the late James Newton and Ardelle Dykes Lee. Tommy grew up in Columbia. He was a veteran of the US Navy and an active member of Red Bank Baptist Church. Tommy worked as a master mechanic...
Mrs. Evon Gartman Estes
Mar 30, 2020
Evon Gartman Estes, 87, of Winnsboro, SC, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Evon was born August 20, 1932 in Winnsboro, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Estes; parents, Eva Martin Gartman and Charlie Gartman, Sr.; her siblings, Phebe Dean Gartman LeGrand, Irvin Legrand, Grace Mimms and Grady Gartman....
Mona Lucille Moore Meadows Jensen
Mar 28, 2020
Mona Lucille Moore Meadows Jensen, 90, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 28, 2020. Born in Fairfield County, SC, on May 11, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Henry Elton and Nellie Eliza Nelson Moore. Mrs. Jensen graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1946 as her class Valedictorian. She later graduated from Draughn's Business School. Her career began in...
Timothy J Liszewski
Mar 28, 2020
Timothy J. Liszewski, 60, of Columbia, SC formerly of Cleveland, OH, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from complications of the Covid-19 virus. It is believed that Tim had a heart infection called Myocarditis caused by the virus. Due to travel restrictions and health and safety, A Celebration of Life will be held at a...
Mr. Aubrey B Corley
Mar 27, 2020
Aubrey B. Corley, 76, of Pelion, SC, died Friday, March 27, 2020. Born in Graniteville, SC, on February 2, 1944, he was a son of the late Curtis Guy and Lucille McGee Corley. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Corley was a commercial painting contractor. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially loved to go fishing. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Nicholson...
Mrs. Virginia Arlene Bruce
Mar 27, 2020
Virginia "Ginger" A. Bruce, 91, of Columbia, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Springdale Nursing Home in Camden, SC. Born in Mayfield, KY, on April 17, 1928, she was a daughter of the late James A. Bruce and Violet A. Johnson. Mrs. Bruce was married to the late William C. Bruce. The graveside service for Mrs. Bruce will be private....
Mrs. Karen Pearson
Mar 26, 2020
Karen Gale Elrod Pearson, 73, of Columbia, died Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born December 3, 1946 in Billings, MT, she was a daughter of the late Ira Craig Elrod and J. Patricia Dugan Elrod. Karen studied biology and English at Loyola and English at USC. She was an adventurer at heart, sky diving, scuba diving and traversing the El Camino...
Mr. Daniel W. Fulmer
Mar 26, 2020
Daniel W. Fulmer, 74, of Blythewood, died Thursday, March 26, 2020. A lifelong resident of Blythewood, he was born March 22, 1946, a son of the late Donnie Cecil and Odessa Nettles Fulmer. Mr. Fulmer enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He was an active member of Village Church. Mr. Fulmer was a...
Mr. Paul Gowdy Andes
Mar 26, 2020
Paul Gowdy Andes passed away on March 26, 2020, after a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 89 years old. Paul was born in Miami Shores, FL, to the late Dr. Willard Funkhouser Andes and Frances Mildred Gowdy Andes. He had a great love for outdoor adventure, spending his youth fishing, sailing and eventually learning to fly airplanes. He attended...
Mr. Hearld Thee Lakes
Mar 25, 2020
Hearld Thee Lakes, 82, of Columbia, died Wednesday, (date). Born in Lancaster, KY, he was a son of the late John Lewis and Ella Morris Lakes and married to Flossie Mae Prewitt Lakes for 64 years. Herald was a man of many talents, including woodworking and golf. He had a sharp wit and was loved by many, especially his wife,...
Mrs. Kathryn T. Pressley
Mar 25, 2020
Kathryn Thomas Pressley, 80, of Elgin, passed this life, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Born August 15, 1939 in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Blanche Tomlinson Thomas. She was a loving wife and grandmother and was known for her wonderful cooking. Kathryn loved to shop and adored her family, especially her great-granddaughter, who was named after...
Connie R. Kreush
Mar 25, 2020
Connie R. Kreush, 91, of Elgin, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Born April 22, 1928 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Joel and Ethel Mae Bradley Robinson. Connie was a longtime member of the former Dentsville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school many years. She was known to gather children from the neighborhood...
Mr. Henry R. Bridges
Mar 23, 2020
Henry Ray Bridges, 82, of Blythewood, SC died March 23, 2020. Born June 26, 1937, in High Shoals, NC, he was the son of the late Garland and Annie Sue Lancaster Bridges. Henry was a resident of the Columbia area for over 50 years, and was married to Peggy Bridges for 54 years. Henry worked for Civil Service as a...
Mr. William Porcher Dubose, Jr.
Mar 21, 2020
William Porcher DuBose, Jr., 87, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. Born on October 6, 1932, he was a son of the late William Porcher DuBose, Sr. and Carroll Jones DuBose. Mr. DuBose grew up in Columbia, attended A.C. Moore Elementary, Hand Junior High, and Columbia High School. He later achieved his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech...
Lucille Davis Dutton
Mar 20, 2020
Lucille Davis Dutton, 94, of Columbia, died Friday, March 20, 2020. Born on December 18, 1925, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Alfred Davis and Mattie McLauren Davis. Mrs. Dutton was employed for AT&T for 32 years and has been retired for 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the Telephone Company Pioneers...
