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...
Peggy Lea Mallet
Aug 4, 2019
Peggy Lea Mallet, 59, of Columbia, SC, was born March 19, 1960, to Roy E. and Connie J. Miller, and died peacefully on August 4, 2019. She was a gentle soul with a kind heart, always willing to help others regardless of her situation. She had a special connection to her German Shepherds and could always be found with her...
Mildred Boothe
Aug 2, 2019
Mildred Bryan Boothe, 97, of Elgin, died Friday, August 2, 2019. Born March 25, 1922 in Walterboro, SC she was the daughter of the late Richard Waldo and Rosa Benton Bryan. Mildred was a cook for many years in food service everywhere from Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include...
Joseph P. Fesce
Jul 31, 2019
Joseph P. Fesce, 92, of Elgin, died, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Born in Connecticut, he was a son of the late Gustavo Peter and Maria Catena Caputo Fesce. Mr. Fesce was the production editor for Popular Photography. He enjoyed volunteering at Closcer Library, the local YMCA, and the State Museum. He was an avid animal lover and donated to many...
Mr. Justin Guild Stillinger
Jul 31, 2019
Justin Guild Stillinger, 20, of Columbia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born May 23, 1999 he was the son of Kerry and Sandra Guild Stillinger. Justin was a member of Suber Marshall Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a 2017 graduate of AC Flora High School and was currently attending Tri-County Tech...
Dr. Jack M. Smith
Jul 27, 2019
A memorial service for Jack M. Smith will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 1 at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. William Bouknight and the Rev. Bryan Bult officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Jackson Hall. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road...
Mr. William J. "Jack" Deanhardt, Jr.
Jul 27, 2019
William J. "Jack" Deanhardt, Jr., 88, formerly of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 27, 2019. He was born January 31, 1931, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, son of the late William J. Deanhardt, Sr. and Edith Hendrickson Deanhardt. Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey; his son, David J. Deanhardt (Julia) of Clatskanie,...
Mr. Joel Gregory Futrell
Jul 27, 2019
Mr. Joel Gregory Futrell, 62, of Columbia, died Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was a son of Mrs. Rebecca Gregory Futrell and the late Mr. Christopher Jefferson Futrell, Jr. Joel was the owner and operator of a transportation and courier service, and a member of New Heights Church. He was a very caring person who loved life and his family....
Mr. B. Lee Floyd
Jul 26, 2019
A memorial service for B. Lee Floyd will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, July 30th, at First Presbyterian Church, with The Rev. David H. Lauten officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Jackson Hall. A private burial will precede the service in Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Floyd passed away on July 26, 2019. He was preceded...
Mrs. Kathleen Warren
Jul 25, 2019
Kathleen Warren, 69, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, July 29th at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 736 Camp Ground Rd., Columbia, SC with the Reverend Jody Flowers officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Mrs. Sara Frances Allen Rye
Jul 23, 2019
A Celebration of Life service for Sara Frances Allen Rye will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning, July 26th in the Mausoleum Chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC. Mrs. Rye, widow of Curtis LaVerne Rye, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. The only daughter of Lula Roberts Allen and...
Mrs. Virginia Cliatt Davis
Jul 21, 2019
Virginia Cliatt Davis, 79, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was the widow of the late Alva Wendell Davis. Born September 25, 1939, in Lincolnton, GA, she was a daughter of John Thomas Cliatt Sr. and Lena Virginia Reese Cliatt. Virginia graduated from Lincolnton High School as valedictorian of her class. After graduation, she moved to Columbia, South...
Curtis Melvin Varn
Jul 19, 2019
Curtis Varn, 63, died at Lexington Medical Center on Friday, July 19, 2019. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. O. T. Mullinax
Jul 18, 2019
O. T. Mullinax, 84, of Columbia, died at Prisma Health Richland on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Friends may call between the hours of 8 until 5 Sunday, July 21st and Monday, July 22nd, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm RoadExt., Columbia.
