Ms. Julie Amanda Hook
May 19, 2025
Ms. Julie Amanda "Amy" Powell Hook, 43, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 19, 2025. The service for Amy will be held at 11 o'clock, Friday, May 23rd, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, with Mr. Jerry Lee officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at...
Msg Harvey Lloyd, Us Army (Ret.)
May 19, 2025
MSG Harvey Lloyd, US Army (Ret.), 80, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in Madison City, North Carolina, on May 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Vincent Alvoid Loyd and Lizzie S. (Pack) Loyd. A proud patriot and devoted family man, MSG Lloyd enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served...
Mr. Harry Howell Swindler
May 17, 2025
Mr. Harry Howell Swindler, 92, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born on December 20, 1932, he was the son of the late James Oakman Swindler and the late Pearl Martin Swindler. Harry graduated Columbia High School and continued to work on the family farm, Hillcrest Dairy, on Hard Scrabble Road, including deliveries to local hospitals...
Mrs. Jean Taylor Blaylock
May 17, 2025
Jean Taylor Blaylock, whose generous spirit touched many lives, passed away peacefully on May 17th. Born in Chester, SC to DuRant and Frances Taylor, Jean brought warmth and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. After graduating from Chester High School in 1956, Jean earned her degree from Queens College in Charlotte, NC in 1960. She began her teaching...
Mrs. Amy Sawyer Ely
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Amy Sawyer Ely, 53, of Ridgeway, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Growing up in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Wayne Sawyer, Jr., and Evelyn Davis Sawyer. She was the wife of William Dennis Ely, Jr. Amy graduated with honours from Clemson University with her bachelor's and Master's degrees. She then...
Mrs. Harriet Boatwright Huiet
May 15, 2025
Harriet Boatwright Huiet died peacefully at her home on May 15, 2025, with her loving family around her. Born in Columbia, SC, in May 1949, Harriet grew up in Johnston, SC, and was the daughter of Betty Power Boatwright and Mark Toney Boatwright. She was married for 55 years to James Frederick (Fred) Huiet, Jr. Together they had two children:...
Mrs. Andrea Alexander Mccallum
May 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Andrea Elizabeth Alexander McCallum, wife, mother, daughter, educator, and friend, passed away on May 13th, 2025 at the age of 51 after a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer. Andrea was born in Ahoskie, North Carolina on May 11, 1974 to Hugh and Jane Alexander. She spent her earliest years...
Mrs. Grace Norris Litzenberg
May 10, 2025
O Lord, give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. —The Book of Common Prayer This baptismal prayer was completed in the life of Grace Norris Litzenberg who, in her ninety-ninth year, died at home...
Mr. Fernando Manuel Lopez Diaz
May 9, 2025
Fernando Manuel López Díaz, 55, of Elgin, died on Friday, May 9, 2025. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, on October 12, 1969, he was a son of Fernando Enrique López Morera and Esilda Díaz Díaz Santiago. His step-parents, Carmen Iris Archilla and Héctor Luis Santiago-Otero, also had a huge impact on his life. Fernando attended El Colegio Espíritu Santo...
Mrs. Helen H. Hale
May 8, 2025
Helen Harrell Hale went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025, while in Social Circle, Georgia. A native of Live Oak, Florida, Helen was born on May 26, 1932, a daughter of the late William R. and Laura Lee Harrell. She was married to William H. Hale for 63 years. In addition to her parents and husband,...
Mrs. Marie Hodges Casper
May 7, 2025
Marie Hodges Casper, 78, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, May 7th from complications related to a recent health condition. Born March 23, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the eldest daughter of the late Claude & Virginia Hodges of Garden City, Georgia. Marie graduated from Groves High School in Garden City,...
Msgt Robert George Studwell, Us Air Force (Ret.)
May 7, 2025
MSgt Robert George Studwell, US Air Force (Ret.), 81, of Hopkins, SC, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. MSgt Studwell was born on April 19, 1944, in Port Chester, New York, a son of the late Charles Gilbert Studwell and Dorothy Helen Mayer Studwell. He honorably served his country for over 20 years in the US Air Force. During his...
Mrs. Barbara Redmond Salmons
May 5, 2025
Barbara Redmond Salmons, 80, of Columbia, SC, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born on April 1, 1945, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Willie J. Redmond and the late Addys Goodwin Redmond. Barbara worked many years for various state agencies including Clemson University, SC ETV and the University of South Carolina. She had a passion...
Mrs. Jane Dianne Johnson Wolfe
May 4, 2025
Jane Dianne Johnson Wolfe, 66, passed away and entered her eternal home in heaven on May 4, 2025 in Panama City, Florida after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her parents, Joe and Cynthia Johnson of Chipley, FL; as well as a sister, Lynn (Mike) Tiller of Flowery Branch, GA; and a brother, Mark (Kathy) Johnson of Panama City,...
Mr. Sam Amnatkeo
May 4, 2025
Mr. Sam Amnateko, 65, of Irmo, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mr. Donald Moultrie Holler
May 3, 2025
Donald Moultrie Holler, 83, of Columbia, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on October 25, 1941, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Arthur William Holler, Jr. and Miriam Hearon Holler. Mr. Holler lived in Columbia until moving with his family to Myrtle Beach at the age of nine. He received his undergraduate degree from the University...
Mrs. Kellie Tisdale Sauls
May 3, 2025
Kellie Tisdale Sauls, 55, of Blythewood, SC, passed away at home peacefully on May 3, 2025. Kellie was born to George "Butch" and Glenda Tisdale on August 21, 1969, in Sumter, South Carolina and raised in Chapin. Kellie graduated from The University of South Carolina where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and Social Services. Kellie furthered her education...
Mr. Russell Allen Holbrook
May 3, 2025
Russell Allen Holbrook, 78, of Columbia, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, on November 7, 1946, he was a son of the late Russell Deal Holbrook and Sara Allen Holbrook. Mr. Holbrook graduated from Carolina High School in Greenville, SC in 1965 where he served as Student Body President and was voted High School Player of...
Mr. Steven Brown
May 2, 2025
Steven Brown, husband of Marshanna King Brown for almost 60 years, passed away May 2, 2025. Steve was affectionately known as "Brownie" to family and close friends. Born in Bennettsville, he was a son of the late Mary Ruth Adams Brown and John Hubert Brown. Steve was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a proud graduate of...
Mrs. Elizabeth Rachael Hebert
May 2, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Rachael Hebert, 52, after a long battle with cancer. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born May 26, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan to James Robert Jelsone & Frances Tackett Jelsone, Elizabeth's life was a testament to faith, courage, compassion, and love. She passed away May 2, 2025,...
