Mrs. Estie Ann Henson
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Estie Ann Henson, 86, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Young Harris, GA, on April 1, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Saul Henry Nichols and Dessie Mae Nichols. Mrs. Estie was a down-to-earth lady who appreciated the simple things in life. She enjoyed spending time "getting her hands dirty" while...
Mrs. Phyllis "Jackie" Livingston
Jun 11, 2025
Phyllis "Jackie" Jacqueline Cope Livingston, 83, of St. Matthews, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born on December 27, 1941, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Angus Jackson Cope and the late Margaret Juanita Jones Cope. Jackie was also the daughter of Ruth Poe Cope whom Jack married when Jackie was 14. Jackie was...
Mr. Richard Alfred Chamberlain, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Richard Alfred Chamberlain, Jr. passed away at his home in early June 2025. He was 73 years old. His outgoing nature and charming wit will be missed by all who knew him. Richard was born on September 30, 1951 to Marjorie and Dick Chamberlain of North Carolina. He graduated from Shelby High School and went on to earn a degree...
Mr. A. Parker Barnes, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
A. Parker Barnes, Jr. of Beaufort died in Columbia on June 7, 2025, under the loving care of his family. He was born on August 21, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Albert Parker Barnes, Sr. of Walterboro and the late Dolores Marie Kennedy of New Orleans. Parker married Angela Bultman in 1970, and they began their lives together...
Ms. Susan Mitchell Callahan
Jun 6, 2025
Susan Leidy Mitchell Callahan, "the sweetest of them all," died peacefully in the presence of her loving family—a moment filled with tenderness, gratitude, and love. Born in Columbia, SC on October 23, 1956 to the late Dr. Dana Covington Mitchell Jr. and Florence Beaumont Mitchell, Sue was the beloved daughter and the fifth of eight children in a fiercely loyal,...
Mrs. Martha Stewart Geiger
Jun 4, 2025
Martha Stewart Geiger, 87, of Lexington, South Carolina, and widow of William Gene "Billy" Geiger, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, with her family at her side. On June 18, 1937, Martha was born to the late David Simpson Stewart, Sr. and the late Hilda Smith Stewart. She was a very faithful member of the West Columbia Church of...
Mrs. Betty Shannon Patterson
Jun 4, 2025
Betty Shannon Patterson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, died peacefully at her home at the age of 102. Born on October 14, 1922, Betty lived a life full of grace, strength and joy. She was raised on her parents' farm in Jefferson, South Carolina, during the Great Depression and witnessed hardship firsthand. She never forgot the hungry...
Lois Dowey Geiger
Jun 4, 2025
Lois Dowey Geiger of Columbia passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on June 4, 2025, at the age of 95. Lois was an amazing woman of God. She never doubted where she was going after her life on earth was complete. Establishing a deep love for Jesus and family were lessons she instilled to all that were blessed enough...
Mr. Ashok Kumar Sangal
Jun 3, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we, his sons, announce the passing of our beloved father, Ashok Kumar Sangal, on June 3, 2025. He left this world peacefully, while enjoying what he loved. Born in Dehradun, India, on September 25, 1949, our father was a man of remarkable intellect and unwavering dedication. His academic brilliance was evident early...
Mr. Raymond Briggs Massey, Iii
Jun 3, 2025
Raymond Briggs Massey, III, 71, of Elgin, SC died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born on August 15, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Briggs Massey, Jr. and Agnes Cornell Massey. Mr. Massey spent his childhood growing up in Mississippi. Later in life he enjoyed learning and attended many of the best state universities...
Dr. Ashton Neal Rose
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. Ashton Neal Rose, 78, of Charles City, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on March 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Ernest Ashton Rose and Mary Neal Cloaninger Rose. Neal is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Owen Rose of Charles City, VA; his two sons, Darren Rose of...
Ms. Joannie Sue Rasmussen
Jun 2, 2025
Joannie Sue Rasmussen, 41, died on Monday, June 2, 2025. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Curtis Lavern Zimmerman
May 30, 2025
Curtis Lavern Zimmerman, age 89, passed away May 30, 2025, in Fremont, Nebraska. Curtis was born to Emil H. Zimmerman and Mabel (Brouhard) Zimmerman on March 30, 1936, in Axtel, NE. Curt graduated from Kearney High School in 1953. After high school, Curt joined the U.S. Navy and devoted his entire career serving our Country in the U S Navy....
Sp4 William Edward Garner, U.S. Army (Ret.)
May 30, 2025
SP4 William Edward Garner, U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born on January 5, 1946, in Monroe County, NC, he was the son of the late Ed Garner and the late Helen Garner. He gained the nickname of "Bobby" at an early age. He would...
Mrs. Mary Agnes Lee Shelton
May 28, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Agnes Shelton, 87, of Columbia, will be held at 3 o'clock, Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow the service in Killian Baptist Church Cemetery, 577...
Mr. Christie Larry Brown
May 28, 2025
Christie (Chris) Larry Brown, 80, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on September 7, 1944, he was a son of the late Christie Douglas and Myrtis Medlin Brown. Mr. Brown was self-employed as a carpenter for many years where his craftsmanship remained in demand throughout a successful career. He served his community selflessly, especially...
Mrs. Barbara Long Bradley
May 24, 2025
Barbara Long Bradley, 90, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully on May 24, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 18, 1934, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ruth and Pink Long. She was a devoted homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara married the love of her life, John W....
Mrs. Betty Ann Huggins
May 24, 2025
Betty Ann Dickert Huggins, 91, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She was the loving wife of 58 years of the late Wilbur Peyton Huggins. Betty is survived by her children Bonnie Susan Huggins Bettis (Bobby) of Chapin, SC and Joseph Earle Huggins Sr (Crystal) of Columbia, SC and her beloved grandchildren Robby Bettis (Erin), Ami Bettis (Tim), Jake...
Kathryn Anne Nurse Dean Hendrick
May 23, 2025
Kathryn Anne Dean Hendrick "Kathy", passed away at Lexington Medical Center on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. One of three siblings, she was born March 29th, 1940 in Fairfield, Connecticut to the late George William and Anna Louise Nurse. She married Charles L. Dean in 1960, and they made their home in Miami, Florida, where they raised four wonderful children before...
Mr. Rickie David Pressley
May 20, 2025
Mr. Rickie David Pressley, 74, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Born on February 27, 1951, he was the son of the late Samuel Braxton Pressley and the late Dorothy Courtney Pressley. Rickie enjoyed being outdoors. In his younger years, he loved to go camping and fishing along the rivers of the Carolina's. He enjoyed the...
