Mrs. Mary Jo Livingston
Aug 25, 2019
Mary Jo Livingston, 75, of Columbia, beloved wife of Glenn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2019 after a short illness. Born July 13, 1944 in Battle Creek, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Deldee Myrick Herman. Mary Jo, graduated from St Augustine High School in 1962, and then in...
Mr. Bruce Edward Deutschmann
Aug 24, 2019
Bruce Edward Deutschmann, loving husband of Deborah Drucker Deutschmann and devoted father of Jacob Deutschmann, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2019. Bruce was born on July 24, 1962, and grew up in Long Island, New York. He was the son of the late Leo and Alverna Deutschmann. Bruce is also survived by his in-laws, Barbara & Meyer Drucker, and...
Mr. Ryan L. Pyle
Aug 23, 2019
Ryan L. Pyle, 39, of Columbia, SC, died Friday, August 23, 2019. Born March 10, 1980, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Larry Allen Pyle and Rosanne Malisheski Pyle. In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his infant daughter, Abigail Keilani Pyle, her mother and his years-long companion, Tricia R. Kim; sister, Danyelle Pyle-Stephens; nephew, Parker...
Mr. Mark Christopher Duroux
Aug 22, 2019
Mr. Mark Christopher Duroux, 22, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital. Born August 8, 1997, he was the son of Susan Duroux. Mark leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship for his family, friends and those he met daily in his professional and social circles. He was an avid baseball player, table tennis...
Mrs Jeanne S Craig
Aug 19, 2019
Jeanne S. Craig, 88, of Columbia, died Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Sanford, FL, on March 23, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Minerva and John Straiton. Mrs. Craig graduated from Woman's College in Greensboro, NC and taught English for many years. She was a member of the Junior League of Columbia and was a long time...
Judy F Hughes
Aug 18, 2019
Judy F. Hughes, 71, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and her sister, Betty. Born in Lima, Ohio on April 10, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Wilson Money and Hazel Dillman Money. She is survived by her children, Michael B. Tata, Joe Tata (Katy), Misty D. Miles (DeWayne), Richard Klipich,...
Lester B Hacker
Aug 18, 2019
Lester B. Hacker, 88, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. Mr. Hacker was a son of the late Harvey and Virginia McPherson Hacker. Survivors include his children, Pastor Jerry Hacker (Shirley), of SC, Steve Hacker (Lisa) and Laura Hutchens, all of VA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; and a sister, Bertha Earnest. In addition to his parents,...
Dixie Carol Wright
Aug 18, 2019
Mrs. Dixie Carol Francis Wright, 70, of Columbia, formerly of Springfield, VA, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. A daughter of the late Robert E. and Kathryn Marie Ward Francis, she was married to Wayne Leonard Wright for 44 years. Dixie loved her family, church, and friends. She put others first and volunteered her time with numerous organizations. When Dixie was...
Mrs. Evelyn Cantey Marion
Aug 17, 2019
Columbia – Evelyn Cantey Marion, 99, of Columbia, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Brevard Cantey and Helen Robertson Cantey. Mrs. Marion was married to the late Andrew Burnet Marion. She was a longtime resident of Greenville, SC where she was involved in a variety of community activities....
Aaron J. Alfaro
Aug 16, 2019
Aaron J. Alfaro, 24, of Columbia, died Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Golfito, Costa Rica, he was a son of Henry Alfaro and Maria Magdaleana Casco. Aaron graduated from Richland Northeast High School and worked as an Assistant Electrician for Brad Electric Company. Aaron's life was marked by good friendship and lots of laughter. His disposition to help along...
Mr. Eugene Pastelak
Aug 14, 2019
Mr. Eugene "Gene" Pastelak, 85, of Chapin, formerly of Johns Island, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, August 19th at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 306 North Pines Road, Blythewood, with Msgr. James LeBlanc officiating. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be said at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleston,...
Ms. Dorothy L. Derakhshan
Aug 9, 2019
Dorothy Lonsdale Derakhshan, 85, of Columbia, died Friday, August 9, 2019. Born June 15, 1934 in Morristown, NJ, she was a daughter of Alan and Elma Mae Beatty Lonsdale. Dorothy, always helping others, spent her career as a dental assistant caring for patients in several states. She was a writer, poet, and volunteer. Donating her time at the Richland County...
Mrs. Violet Branham Derrick
Aug 9, 2019
Violet B. Derrick, 96, of Columbia, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 after a long battle with heart disease. Violet was born in Ridgeway, SC, on October 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank G. Branham and Daisy Kelly Branham. Violet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in which she had many church...
Chief Thomas Levi Taylor
Aug 8, 2019
Thomas Levi Taylor, 92, of Blythewood, died Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born April 23, 1927, in Jenkinsville, South Carolina, he was youngest of nine children born to James Andrew Taylor and Sarah Merab Harmon Taylor. Chief Taylor is survived by his wife, Nancy C. Taylor of Blythewood; his children, Thom L. Taylor (Karen) of Columbia, Dianne Taylor McEntire Clay (Joe)...
Mr. Timothy Gene O'Shesky
Aug 7, 2019
Timothy "Tim" Gene O'Shesky, 72, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, on December 2, 1946, he was the son of Al and Bernice Mamot O'Shesky. He served in the US Army and assigned to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company as a Combat Medic and Huey gunner during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon returning home, Tim...
Mr. Larry Steven Fulmer
Aug 7, 2019
Larry Steven Fulmer, 66, of Elgin, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born July 1, 1953 in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Otis E. Fulmer and Elua Howell Fulmer. Larry retired in 2017 from the South Carolina Department of Corrections. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Larry's biggest goal in life was to...
Mr Donald Nelson Hines
Aug 6, 2019
Donald "Donnie" Nelson Hines, Jr., 54, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Born on May 8, 1965, he was a son of the late Donald Nelson Hines, Sr., and Louise LaRue Rose Huff. Donnie was a long-distance truck driver and could always be found in his truck. He was very fond of his dog Harley. Donnie cherished the time...
Mr. David Francis Garcia Turkaly
Aug 5, 2019
David Francis Garcia Turkaly, 55, of Columbia, died Monday, August 5, 2019. Born in Ayer, Massachusetts, on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Frank Blackburn Garcia of Trinity, FL and Sarah Sheppard Turkaly of Columbia, SC. David loved to sing and play his guitar. He played in various bands throughout his high school years. His passion for music...
Mr. Roland Curtis Young
Aug 5, 2019
Roland Curtis Young, age 87, of Columbia, SC, a Navy Veteran (a corpsman) died on Monday, August 5, 2019. There isn't enough column space to adequately convey the life and loves of this gregarious gentleman; still, this writer will attempt to illuminate a few of the highlights. Though he lived many years in West Virginia near Gulley Bridge, (his mother's...
Bobby Carroll
Aug 4, 2019
Bobby Carroll, 78, of West Columbia, died Saturday, August 3, 2019. Born in Richland County, on October 6, 1940, he was a son of the late, Samuel Britton, Sr., and Ola Mae Bundrick Carroll. Bobby was an avid hunter, golf fan and enjoyed watching motorcycle racing. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah K. Haag and Virginia K. Carroll (Doug Epting); one...
