Mrs. Elizabeth M. Byrd
Apr 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Lib" Marvin Byrd departed this life to start her final journey on April 28, 2017. Born in Pocotaligo Township of Jasper County, SC on November 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Rupert Marvin, Sr. and Inez Fennell Marvin. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Howard Estes Byrd; and her brothers, Samuel Rupert...
Ms. Karen Sue Battle
Apr 26, 2017
Karen Sue Battle, 57, of Columbia, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. A graveside service will be held 1 o'clock, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Memorial Gardens of Columbia. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Thursday evening at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel.
Mr. Richard French
Apr 25, 2017
Richard French, 82, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Providence Hospital. Mr. French grew up in Rich Valley, Virginia and lived in Columbia since 1972. A son of the late Karl and Minnie French, he retired from Shakespeare Company and then worked in the custodial department at Fort Jackson Army Lodging for several years. Mr. French is survived...
Mr. Lewis Bynum Konemann
Apr 25, 2017
Lewis Bynum Konemann, Jr., 53, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of Ann Bailey Salter and the late Lewis Bynum Konemann, Sr. Lewis was a loving son, loyal brother, a proud and dedicated father and a faithful friend. Survivors include his daughter, Kaily Burnett Konemann; mother, Ann Bailey Salter (William...
Mrs. Claudia Frick Smith
Apr 24, 2017
Claudia Louise Frick Smith, 67, of Lexington, died Monday, April 24, 2017. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Claude Frick, Jr. and Helen Louise Hinson Frick, and married to William B. Smith. Claudia graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1967 and retired from DHEC. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother,...
Mr. Danny Phillips
Apr 21, 2017
Mark Daniel "Danny" Phillips, 37, of Columbia, died Friday, April 21, 2017. Born December 18, 1979, in Columbia, he was the son of Theron Mark and Janice Joy Tuggy Phillips. Since childhood Danny said, "I always wanted to put my hands on wild animals." He started his business, "All Things Wild," in 2008 with two rat traps and 0. He...
Mr. Shawn Lanier
Apr 21, 2017
Christopher Shawn Lanier, 28, of Blythewood, died Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Columbia, SC on October 10, 1988, he was the son of Chris and Connie "Beth" Hollis Lanier. Shawn was a member of the first graduating class of Blythewood High School. He played baseball in high school and for the USC-Sumter "Fire Ants". He graduated from the University...
Mr. George Denver Houck
Apr 20, 2017
CMSGT George Denver Houck, US Air Force (Ret.), 96, of Columbia, died Thursday, April 20, 2017. A son of the late Jacob and Betty Greer Houck, he was married to the late Julia S. Houck. After serving 32 years in the United States Air Force, George was an over-the-road truck driver for 35 years, until the age of 88. He...
Mr. John Malcolm Mccoll
Apr 19, 2017
John Malcolm McColl, 70, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Born in Florence, SC, October 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Thomas and Susie Bell Mooneyhan McColl. John Malcolm was a former barber and mechanic. He was an avid dirt bike rider and loved drag racing. Survivors include his children, Patti Jacob, and Paul McColl; grandchildren,...
Mrs. Annie Lee Ratliff
Apr 17, 2017
Annie Lenora Turkett Ratliff, 95, of Columbia, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Born November 13, 1921, in Wallaceville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Julian Lee and Mary Janet Ellinger Turkett, and the wife of the late William Lacy Ratliff. She was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Blythewood where she served as secretary, assistant organist,...
Mrs. Helen S. Martin
Apr 17, 2017
Helen S. Martin, 89, of Columbia, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Born October 2, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca Blizzard Shannon and the wife of the late Johnny F. Martin. She was a charter member of Midway Independent Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years, as well as Trustee...
Mrs. Dorothy B. Smith
Apr 16, 2017
Dorothy B. Smith, 76, of Eastover, died Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Hiller and Mary Yale Bishop. Dot was a very caring mother, wife and grandmother. She loved to fish and would help anyone she could. Survivors include her son, George Smith, II (Jennifer) of Hopkins,...
Mrs. Dorothy Brooks Solomon
Apr 14, 2017
Dorothy Brooks Solomon, 95, of Columbia, died Friday, April 14, 2017. Born March 29, 1922 in Warsaw, NC, she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Ellis Brooks. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, and was loved by everyone she met. She was an active member of Temple Emanuel in Greensboro, NC, and...
Mr. Alfred Leroy Harvey
Apr 14, 2017
Alfred Leroy Harvey, 94, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017. Born in Calumet, Michigan, he was a son of the late Alfred and Ida Marie Jestila Harvey. Mr. Harvey proudly and honorably served his country and retired as SFC after 20 years in the US Army. He served during WWII in the European Theater and was...
Mr. Cliff Fluitt
Apr 12, 2017
Cliff Fluitt, 70, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Robert Keith and Betsy Fluitt. Cliff was known as a hardworking man with a great sense of humor, who served his country in the US Army as a Nike missile repairman. He was married to the late Brookie Page...
Mrs. Elfriede Padilla
Apr 11, 2017
Elfriede Falkner Padilla, 79, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born in Mering, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Johanna Walkmann Falkner, she was married to the Filimon Padilla for 57 years until his death in 2016. Elfriede was retired from the Richland District Two schools as a Cafeteria Manager. Elfriede is survived by her daughter, Helen Mills of...
Mrs. Frances Julia Lyman
Apr 8, 2017
Blythewood - Frances Julia Threatt Lyman, affectionately known as "Julie", 100, of Blythewood, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born March 6, 1917, in Lancaster, SC, Julie was a daughter of the late Oscar Alexander Threatt and Lucy Jane Mahaffey Threatt. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Blythewood. A 1940 graduate of Berry College in Rome, Georgia,...
Mrs. Rosa Amalia Garcia
Apr 8, 2017
Rosa Amalia Garcia, 88, of Columbia, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born July 23, 1928 in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Andres Garcia and Maria Garcia-Diaz. Rosa was a loving mother and grandmother, and retired from the US Naval Exchange. She is survived by her son Carlos Lopez and his wife, Bonnie Lopez; grandchildren, Jose Carlos...
Mrs. Betty Howell
Apr 6, 2017
Betty Rabon Howell, 87, of Easley, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born in Conway, SC on September 27, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Liza Jane Rabon. Betty was a Christian woman with a feisty spirit. She was a faithful wife, and mother whose life revolved around her family, and supporting the ministry...
Chaplain Ted L. Keller
Apr 6, 2017
Ted Leon Keller, 68, of Columbia, died Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Louie Henry Keller and Margaret Rose Mosser Keller and married to Tammy Hudson Keller. A member of Spring Valley Baptist Church, Ted was an ordained minister of the Gospel. He graduated from Wingate College, and attended Charleston Southern University...
