Norma Jo-Anna Maynard
May 20, 2026
Norma Jo-Anna “Jo” Maynard, 76, of Blythewood, died on May 20, 2026. Born on June 14, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jo was the daughter of the late Norma Boyd Denson. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Edgar Louis “Mike” Maynard, Jr. Jo was a dedicated and supportive Army wife who faithfully stood beside her husband throughout his...
Carey Morgan Shackelford
May 18, 2026
Carey Morgan Shackelford, 95, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on June 20, 1930, in Garnett, SC, he was the son of the late Bessie Orvin and William Francis Shackelford. Carey retired from Bellsouth after 42 years. His last assignment was as Director of Public Relations for South Carolina. He served in the Army National Guard for...
Alma Ard Grooms
May 18, 2026
Alma Ard Grooms , 82, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on November 24, 1943, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Guy McBride Ard and Marie Coker Ard. Survivors includes her son, Eric Grooms; grandson, Cody Grooms (Taylor); grandsons, Jackson Grooms, Hudson Grooms; extended family, Brian Casey (Kimberly), Jay Jeffers (Laura). In addition...
Leonard Lee Goff Jr.
May 18, 2026
Leonard Lee Goff, Jr., 84, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on May 20, 1941, in Columbia, he was a son of Leonard Lee Goff, Sr. and Thelma B. McLaurin. Mr. Goff was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church and retired as a Data Technician from the United States Postal Service following a career that spanned...
1SG Samuel Capuli Mandanas, US Army (Ret.)
May 17, 2026
1SG Samuel Capuli Mandanas, US Army (Ret.), 97, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 17, 2026.
Born to Mariano Mandanas and Ciriaca Capuli, Sam faced challenges early in life that built in him a resilience and strength of character that would stay with him always. Serving his country became both his answer to those challenges and the foundation upon...
Ann B. Smith
May 16, 2026
Ann B. Smith joined her heavenly family on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ralph and Gussy Berry, her husband of 50 years, Leon (Lee) Smith, stepdaughter, Kathy Patrick, granddaughter, Tommie Lee Stuckey, son, Robert Dean Cook and sisters, Mary Hunt, Rith Dixon, and Rebecca Delaine Plowden.
She is survived...
Norman Miles Tisdale
May 16, 2026
Norman Miles Tisdale, 78, of Columbia, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Spartanburg SC, on July 10, 1947, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Miriam Easler Tisdale. Mr. Tisdale was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and later graduated from Wofford College before earning his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of...
James Calvin Howerin
May 15, 2026
Jim Calvin Howerin, 68, of Blythewood, died on May 15, 2026. Born on March 12, 1958, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he was the son of Calvin and Dot Howerin. Jim always considered it a blessing to grow up in Virginia Beach, surrounded by loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our cousins are often our first friends, and those relationships were...
Lois Mixon Frick
May 15, 2026
Lois Cecile Mixon Frick, 87, died on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born on November 21, 1938, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Maner Mixon and Betty Louise Harrell Mixon. Lois was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and lifelong, dedicated member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Her faith was the foundation of her life, guiding...
Tressie Jo Granger McNeill
May 13, 2026
Tressie Jo McNeill, 89, of Columbia died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at home. Born September 22, 1936 in Cassatt, SC, she was a daughter to the late Charles and Christine Stokes Granger.
Jo was a long-time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She proudly served as a volunteer greeter for 35 years for worship and as people entered the church, she would...
Carlos Eduardo Goffi Jr.
May 11, 2026
Carlos Eduardo Goffi, Jr., 73, of Blythewood, died on May 11, 2026. Born on November 10, 1952, in São Paulo, Brazil, he was the son of Carlos Eduardo Magalhães Goffi, Sr. and Ruth Cezar.
Carlos began playing tennis at the age of five at the Tennis Club of São Paulo, where his father served as President. After a successful junior career...
Sylvia Munn Greene
May 11, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Sylvia Marie Munn Greene — a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and dear friend to so many. Sylvia passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of the family she treasured above all else. She leaves behind a legacy...
Peggy Louise Cornell Sharpe
May 10, 2026
Peggy Louise Cornell Sharpe, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the remarkable age of 101. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, strength, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. The funeral service for Mrs. Sharpe will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Chapel,...
Kelvin Seth Smith
May 9, 2026
Kelvin Seth Smith, age 58, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love and memories of those whose lives he touched so deeply. Born June 6, 1967, in Hampton, South Carolina, Kelvin lived a life marked by loyalty, dedication, friendship, and an unwavering love for family, sports, and the many students and colleagues blessed to know him. Kelvin was preceded...
Douglas Scott Zeagler
May 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Scott Zeagler, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Scott, as he was affectionately known, peacefully departed this world on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of his home and the love of his family. Born on May 30, 1968, in the charming city...
Daniel Michael Toma
May 7, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Michael Toma, 94, of Columbia, died on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The service for Mr. Toma will be held at 11 o'clock, Monday, May 18th, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, with a reception to immediately follow. Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist Churchyard. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the...
Jessie Louise Johnson Moeller
May 7, 2026
Jessie "Louise" Johnson Moeller, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on March 30, 1939, in Leesburg, Florida, Louise lived a full and vibrant life marked by her intelligence, dedication to family and friends, and a passion for history and adventure. Louise graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1957 from Wildwood High...
Mary Ellen Goman Slocum
May 5, 2026
Mary Ellen Goman “Meg” Slocum (76) of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at her home, rejoining the love and joy of her life, Jonathan Davis Slocum, to whom she was married for 46 years. Meg is survived by her children, Sarah Elizabeth Slocum Hallock (Mark) of Atlanta, GA; Charles Matthew Slocum (Lauren) of Charleston, SC; and Richard Whitfield Slocum (Carey)...
Richard Howard Stobaugh
May 4, 2026
Richard Howard Stobaugh, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 4, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Howard Douglas and Eva Dell Tipton Stobaugh. Rick spent his youth in Eastlake, Ohio, where he developed a love for fast cars—especially Mustangs—and participated in amateur racing. He proudly served in the United States...
Ruth Busbee Smith
May 4, 2026
Ruth Busbee Smith, 89, passed away from this life into the next in the early morning hours of May 4th, 2026. Born on October 31, 1936, Ruth was raised in Swansea, South Carolina, a place she was proud to call home. Ruth moved to Columbia as a young woman, and began her professional life at Southern Bell, later known as...
