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John "Jack" Collins Dunlap, Md

John "Jack" Collins Dunlap, Md

Dec 8, 2019

"He died." Dr Jack wanted to keep it simple, but in reality, John Collins Dunlap, MD, was hardly a simple man. He left us on a Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2019, while in the loving embrace of his family. Son of MC and Inez, brother of Libby and Buddy, husband of Nancy Page, father of Kelly and John Jr., grandfather...

Mr. Reginald Cobb

Mr. Reginald Cobb

Dec 8, 2019

Reginald Cobb, 94, of Jenkinsville, died Sunday, December 8, 2019. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Ms. Marsha Kay Self

Ms. Marsha Kay Self

Dec 8, 2019

Marsha Kay Self, 65, of Blythewood, died peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2019. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Florence Marie Collier Donaldson. Marsha grew up in Chicora, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Pittsburgh University. She was currently employed as a Trade Supervisor for the...

Mr. Christopher Imholz

Mr. Christopher Imholz

Dec 5, 2019

Christopher Imholz, 61, of Winnsboro, died Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born in New York, New York, on April 15, 1958, he was a son of Joseph Edward and Kathleen Herman Imholz. Chris owned and operated Imholz Landscaping Company. In addition to his parents, survivors include his son, Anthony Dean Imholz, of Ashville, NC; sister, Joanne Alford (Robert) of Fayetteville GA;...

Mr. Javier Dejesus Alcorta

Mr. Javier Dejesus Alcorta

Dec 3, 2019

Javier D. Alcorta, 77, of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 3, 2019. Born October 31, 1942 in Havana, Cuba he was a son of the late Jesus and Higinia Diaz Alcorta. Mr. Alcorta retired from Allied Signal after a 30 year career as a plant manager and director. He was a proud alumnus of Georgia Tech. Survivors include his wife of...

William M. "Bill" Burnette

William M. "Bill" Burnette

Dec 3, 2019

William M. "Bill" Burnette died on December 3, 2019. Mr. Burnette was born in McDowell County, NC, to Thomas Melvin Burnette and Margaret Louise Fleming Burnette on April 21, 1927. Mr. Burnette was graduated from high school in Pleasant Gardens, NC. He attended North Carolina State University and left school to serve in the U. S. Army in 1945 and...

Mrs. Barbara S. Stevenson

Mrs. Barbara S. Stevenson

Dec 3, 2019

Barbara Saverance Stevenson, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Lowman Home in Chapin, SC. Born January 2, 1934 in Florence, SC, the daughter of Willard R. Saverance and Blondell Davis Saverance, Barbara lived in Rock Hill, SC for most of her life, although she did spend some of her high school years in Tampa, FL. She attended the...

Joe Anne Varnadore

Joe Anne Varnadore

Dec 1, 2019

Joe Anne Davenport Varnadore, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 1st, after a long battle with dementia. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Blythewood with Dr. James W. "J" Thompson, III officiating. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family...

Mrs. Mary Kay Easterling

Mrs. Mary Kay Easterling

Nov 29, 2019

Mary Kay Breeden Easterling, 80, of Columbia, SC (Formerly of Bennettsville) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019 after a brief illness. Her last days were spent doing what she loved most, visiting with friends and family. Mary Kay was predeceased by her beloved Harry R. Easterling, Sr., parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mackie Charles Breeden,...

Dr. Marion T. Carr

Dr. Marion T. Carr

Nov 28, 2019

Dr. Marion T. Carr, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends at North Trenholm Baptist Church in Columbia, SC at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd, followed by a service at 11:30 AM. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Son of the late Dr. &...

Pender Dial

Pender Dial

Nov 27, 2019

Eual "Pender/Peanut" Dial, 80, of Columbia, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Born in Richland County, SC, on July 4, 1939, he was a son of the late Allena and Pearl Strickland Dial. Pender was self employed as a general contractor and carpenter for many years. 60 years ago, on September the 12th, Pender married the true love of...

Janet Daniels

Janet Daniels

Nov 26, 2019

(Wilma) Janet Rasberry Daniels, 76, of Gaston, passed quietly away, on the evening of November 26, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilmington, NC on February 23, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Jay and Gladys Pearl Little Rasberry. Janet was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Gaston. Her family...

Gloria Rahiser

Gloria Rahiser

Nov 26, 2019

Gloria Hepler Rahiser, 89, previously from Columbia, SC, died peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Watkinsville, GA. Born in Evans City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Albert and Edith Elnora Barto Hepler. Gloria loved cooking, gardening, and most of all her family. She assisted her husband with the operation of his consulting business, Robert H. Rahiser...

Mr. James Russell Herring

Mr. James Russell Herring

Nov 25, 2019

James Russell Herring, 73, of Columbia, died Monday, November 25, 2019. Born in Conway, SC on September 17, 1946, he was a son of the late Robert Freeman and Lucy Marjorie Smith Herring. Russell was raised in Florence, SC and spent his adult life in Columbia, SC. He was a graduate of McClenaghan High School in Florence and the University...

Mr. Cherry Davis Stribling, Sr.

Mr. Cherry Davis Stribling, Sr.

Nov 24, 2019

Cherry Davis Stribling, Sr., 89, of Shady Lane, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2019. Born May 04, 1930, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Charles Verner Stribling, Sr. and Sara Davis Stribling of Seneca, SC. Mr. Stribling was a graduate of Davidson College and did post-graduate studies at the University of South Carolina. He honorably served his...

John Samuel Herin

John Samuel Herin

Nov 24, 2019

John Samuel Herin, CPA, 93, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Columbia, died November 24, 2019. Born in the small textile town of Lockhart, SC, on May 24, 1926, he was a son of the late John St. Pierre Herin and Beatrice Inez Hughey Herin. John graduated from Lockhart High School in 1943 as class valedictorian, though he humbly felt it...

Furman Clint Walker

Furman Clint Walker

Nov 22, 2019

Furman "Clint" Walker, 58, of Columbia, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Colleton County on May 20, 1961, he was a son of Angela Haberl Walker and the late Randolph L. Walker, Sr. Clint worked as a truck driver, also known as a seat anchor for Sox and Sons construction. He was a loving and devoted husband...

Grady Leonard Ray

Grady Leonard Ray

Nov 22, 2019

Grady Leonard Ray, 85, of Ridgeway, died Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Camden, SC, on August 6, 1934, he was a son of the late Mendall Ross and Rebecca Parker Ray. Mr. Ray, a three-sport star athlete nicknamed "the Camden Comet" in high school, scored a touchdown in the 1951 North-South All Star Game. He accepted a full scholarship...

Bonnie Faye Kelly

Bonnie Faye Kelly

Nov 22, 2019

COLUMBIA – God called his faithful servant, Bonnie Faye Kelly home on Friday, November 22, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, November 25th, at Broad Acres Baptist Church, with Rev. Bill Geddings and Rev. Shane McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow the service in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church...

Hildegard Goebel Moose

Hildegard Goebel Moose

Nov 21, 2019

Hildegard G. Moose passed away late in the evening of November 21, 2019 in her home. She is the widow of the late Lt. Col. John W. Moose and survived by their son Bryan F. Moose of Columbia, SC, their daughter Dr. Corinna M. Murray of Oro Valley, AZ and grandchildren, Jason R. Murray of Atlanta, GA, Carlyn M. Murray...

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