Mr. Leo D'Aleo
Nov 7, 2025
Leo D'Aleo, 64, of Columbia, unexpectedly passed away on November 7th, after a brief illness. He was born in Trapani, Italy, and is survived by his husband, Casey Smith of Columbia, SC; brother, Francesco D'Aleo of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sisters, Francesca Paola LiMandri of Catasauqua, PA and Lucia Giovanna Cordaro of Ft. Lauderdale, FL ; parents-in-law, Gerald Smith and Jane...
Mr. Hugh F. Doran
Nov 7, 2025
Hugh Francis Doran, 83, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 7, 2025. Mr. Doran devoted his life to serving the Veterans of this country as a VA Medical Center Administrator for over 35 years, and to his big and beloved family. He is survived by his devoted wife Raiza Mendoza, "forever and a day he loved her." Mr. Doran was...
Rev. Dr. Mack C. Branham, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
The Reverend Dr. Mack Carison Branham, age 94, of Columbia, SC, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his residence with his wife and loving family members nearby. Dr. Branham was born on April 20, 1931, in Columbia, SC to the late Mack Carison Branham, Sr. and Laura Pauline Sexton Branham. He attended Columbia public schools and graduated from Columbia...
Mr. William Llewellyn Pope
Nov 5, 2025
William Llewellyn "Bill" Pope, or "Gaga" as his grandchildren fondly called him, was born on March 4, 1933, in Greeleyville, South Carolina, and died peacefully at home in Columbia, SC, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Bill was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor delivered with a...
Mr. Michael Lee Barton
Nov 5, 2025
Michael Lee Barton, 73, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born in Charleston, SC, on August 23, 1952, he was a son of the late Aubrey Lee Barton and Clara Imogene Julian Barton. Michael was a 1970 graduate of North Charleston High School, and went on to the Baptist College of Charleston where he graduated in...
Ms. Donna Maria Benson
Nov 4, 2025
Donna Maria Benson, 77, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Born October 28, 1949, in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Oscar Benson and Mary Louise Glennon Benson. Donna dutifully served for 3 years in the United States Army. Following her service, she diligently worked for 20 years as a Civil Service Employee at...
Mrs. Barbara Coleman Kurts
Nov 3, 2025
Barbara (Faye) Coleman Kurts passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1940, in Yazoo City, MS, and was the oldest daughter of the late Bobbie William Coleman and Mary Colleen Coleman. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill or Bubba) Dale Kurts. Barbara attended high school in Yazoo City before moving to Leland,...
Mrs. Joyce Tindal Boney
Nov 2, 2025
Joyce Younginer Tindal Boney, 82, of Blythewood, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Louis and Marie Verita Abbott Younginer. Mrs. Boney retired after a career of nearly 40 years with Westinghouse. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling as well as dancing, particularly Shagging, with...
Ms. Pamela Holmes Dickens
Nov 1, 2025
Pamela Holmes Dickens passed peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on August 8, 1957, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Silas Wendell Holmes Sr. and Doris Stover Holmes. Pamela graduated from the University of South Carolina where she earned degrees in advertising and Spanish. She was a computer programmer for...
Mr. Philip Gayden Watkins
Oct 31, 2025
Philip Gayden "Phil" Watkins, 48, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away in his sleep from a heart attack on October 31, 2025. Philip was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 7, 1977, to William Wharton "Bill" Watkins and Elizabeth Gayden "Beth" Watkins and was raised in Columbia. He attended Heathwood Hall and A.C. Flora High School before graduating from the...
Mr. Walter "Davies" Merry Iv
Oct 31, 2025
Walter Davies Merry,IV, 51, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31. Born in Columbia,SC he was the son of Dr. Richard Earl Umbach and Mrs. Susan Milliken Umbach; and Mrs. Beverly Black Merry and the late Walter Davies Merry, III of Easley,SC. Davies will be remembered for his positive outlook on life and his ability to genuinely connect with others....
Mr. Robert R. "Robbie" Bowers
Oct 31, 2025
Robert "Robbie" Ransom Bowers, 72, of Columbia died Friday October 31, 2025. He was a son of the late Edward Berry Bowers and Mary Grimes Bowers and born July 8, 1953, in Florence, S.C. Shortly after his birth his family moved to Columbia, S.C. where he was a lifelong resident. He attended Columbia public schools graduating from A. C. Flora...
Mrs. Cynthia Byrd Bundrick
Oct 30, 2025
Cynthia Byrd Bundrick, 73, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born on February 20, 1952, in Blythewood, she was the daughter of the late Robert Benjamin Byrd and Ruby Ellen Goodwin Byrd. Cindy was an exceptionally gifted quilter who generously dedicated her talents to the service of others. In addition to ensuring her family was always surrounded by...
Mrs. Debra T. Houtchings
Oct 30, 2025
Ms. Debra Houtchings, 74, of Lexington, died on October 30, 2025. Born in Richland County, SC she was the daughter of the late James Henry Taylor Robert. She was loved and raised by "Rob" Addison and Marie Hinson Addison. She was a proud member of the East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church and had a deep love for God, her family,...
Mrs. Elsie Fay Adams
Oct 28, 2025
Elsie Seay Adams, 86, of Columbia, died on October 28, 2025. Born on March 5, 1939, in West Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Melvin Seay and Katie Belle Seay. Elsie was blessed to be married to Dr. John Clark Adams. They enjoyed over fifty years of marriage before he passed away. Elsie graduated from The...
Smsgt Donald Eugene Mcguirt, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
Oct 28, 2025
Donald Eugene McGuirt, Age 86, of Columbia, SC, passed away on 10-28-2025, peacefully in his home after a lengthy battle with service-related illnesses. Donald was born August 13, 1939, in Fort Mill, SC. He was the son of Mary Bernice Holsenback and John Henry McGuirt. Grandson of J.L. Holsenback and Sallie Mae Fulmer Holsenback of Ridgeway, SC, lovingly known as...
Ms. Betty Mckay Kidd
Oct 28, 2025
Betty McKay Kidd, 76, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born on January 27, 1949, in Madison, FL, she was the daughter of the late Walter McKay and Willie V. Lewis Daniel. Ms. Kidd received her bachelor's degree from Winthrop University and later earned her Master of Education from The University of South Carolina. She retired in 2009...
Mr. Hugh David Ebert, Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Col. Hugh David Ebert, Jr., 92, of Columbia, died on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on February 3, 1933, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Hugh David Ebert, Sr. and the late Katherine Reid Ebert. Dave was born in Roanoke, VA before relocating early in his life to Lynchburg, VA. He attended E.C. Glass High School...
Dr. Steven V. Mann
Oct 26, 2025
Dr. Steven "Steve" Verne Mann of Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. Steve was born in Red Oak, Iowa on May 22, 1959. He graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO, earned bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from the University of Missouri, and a doctorate in finance from the University of Nebraska. Steve spent...
Rev. Debra Alice Sylvia Quilling-Smith
Oct 26, 2025
Rev. Debra Alice Sylvia Quilling-Smith, 73, of Hollywood, South Carolina, died on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born on October 10, 1952, in Sidney, MT, she was a daughter of the late Walter Clement Quilling, Jr. and Amy Bernilla Rixford Quilling. Rev. Quilling was a beloved pastor, musician, and compassionate servant of God. She passed peacefully in her home, leaving behind...
