Mr. Donald L. Bowen
Jul 12, 2015
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, Donald L. Bowen of Columbia, SC passed away after a valiant battle with brain cancer and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully loved and served. Don was the beloved husband of Patsy for 58 years; the father of Terry (Dale) O'Shields, Don (Laura) Bowen and Ron (Stacy)...
Mrs. Ruth D. Waldron
Jul 9, 2015
Ruth D. Waldron, 95, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 9, 2015. Ruth was born in Queens, New York to the late Albert and Delila Sanford. She was married to the late Joseph G. Waldron for 22 years. Ruth enjoyed serving and volunteered for the Red Cross, Moncrief Army Hospital at Fort Jackson, and as president of the military widows' society....
Mr. W. Glenn "Bud" Hood
Jul 8, 2015
W. Glenn "Bud" Hood, Jr, 88, of Blythewood, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home. Born September 24, 1926 in Blythewood, he was a son of the late Werner Glenn Hood, Sr. and Leila Watts Hood. He was a charter member of Lake Wateree Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and...
Mrs. Martha Mack Simons
Jul 6, 2015
Martha Mack Simons died on July 6, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1923, in Thomasville, Georgia, the daughter of Kent Eugene and Lily Williams Mack. Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother and special friend to many, and she will be deeply missed. A service to celebrate Martha's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9,...
Mr. John Franklin Beall Jr.
Jul 6, 2015
John Franklin Beall, Jr., 91, of Summerville, SC, died Monday, July 6, 2015. Born in Atlanta, GA, on December 6, 1923, he was a son of the late John Franklin Beall, Sr. and Lena Mildred Sirmans Beall. John enjoyed playing the lottery and visiting the casino in Cherokee, NC. He spent many happy hours fishing in his younger years, and...
Mrs. Gladys Medlin Neese
Jul 5, 2015
Gladys Medlin Neese, 87, of Elgin, died Sunday, July 5, 2015. Born in Richland County, SC, on May 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Ellisor and Susie Mae Medlin Ellisor. Gladys was a member of Sisters in Christ, and Royal Pines Church. Her legacy was her family, and she will be remembered as a loving mother,...
Mr. Wade Hampton Oliver
Jul 5, 2015
Wade Hampton Oliver, 84, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 5, 2015. Born in Houston, TX on August 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Charles William Oliver, architect of the renowned River Oaks Community in Houston, TX, and Eloise Hampton Oliver, and great grandson of Wade Hampton III. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Texas...
Mrs. Beulah Orba Malman
Jul 3, 2015
Beulah Orba Malman, 96, of Columbia, died peacefully Friday, July 3, 2015. Born in Cottage Hill, KS on April 20, 1919, she was a daughter of the late George Roepke and Orba Stewart Johnson. She was a member of Eau Claire Presbyterian Church and worked for JC Penny for 32 years. Survivors include her daughters, Jody (Charles) Hawkins of Corinth,...
Mrs. Imogene Brown George
Jul 2, 2015
Imogene "Jeannie" Brown George, 89, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 2, 2015. Born in Anadarko, OK on April 24, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Urey Calvert and Emma Jane Freeman Brown. Jeannie was married to Wallace Howard "Wally" George in 1946. They resided in Oklahoma City, Ponca City, and Bartlesville, Oklahoma and had three children, including their...
Mr. James Cline Murray
Jul 1, 2015
Columbia: James Cline Murray, 67, of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Born in Henderson, NC on February 5, 1948, he was a son of James H. and Etta Mae Scott Murray. Cline was a member of All State Choir in high school, The American Philatelic Society, and was an Eagle Scout. In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Mrs. Sarah Mangum
Jun 29, 2015
Sarah Ellen Mangum, 63, of West Columbia, died Monday, June 29, 2015. Born in Hot Springs, VA, June 4,1952, she was a daughter of Bessie Stanley Wolf and the late Frederick Hudson Wolf. Sarah loved her church, Trinity Baptist Church, and was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Mangum; sons, Robert Mangum of Tavares, FL, William...
Mr. Stanaland "Keith" Dixon
Jun 28, 2015
Blythewood – Stanaland "Keith" Dixon, 51, has departed this earthly life on June 28, 2015. Born in Columbia, SC on October 11, 1963, he was the son of Stan Dixon and Gwen Dykes. Keith is survived by his loving parents; daughter, Jessica Dixon of Lexington; son, Justin Dixon of Blythewood; stepson, Jeffery Wilson of Augusta; sister, Tonda Cooper (Chris) of...
Mrs. Lawanda A. Allen
Jun 25, 2015
Lawanda A. Allen, 72, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly June 25, 2015, in London, England, while traveling in Europe with her husband and granddaughter. Lawanda was born on October 20, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, the eldest of four children of John Quincy and Mildred Cleveland Adams. She graduated from Dentsville High School, then graduated from...
Mr. Robert E. Opsahl
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. Robert E. Opsahl, 88, of West Columbia, died Thursday, June 26, 2015. A private service will be held at a later date. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Catherine Loreen Carrigg Stokes
Jun 24, 2015
Catherine Loreen Carrigg Stokes, 85, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Born November 15, 1929 in Columbia, she the daughter of the late Willie Andrew Carrigg and Chystolee Boltin Carrigg. Catherine grew up in Columbia and was a graduate of University High School. She worked with Travelers Insurance Company and as Town Clerk for the City of Forest Acres...
Mrs. Freda Pauline Johnson
Jun 22, 2015
Freda Pauline Johnson, 74, of Hopkins, died Monday, June 22, 2015. Born in Bullock County, GA, on April 16, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Walton and Nita Blackburn Flanders. Freda worked with Anchor Lanes and loved her dog, Peanut. Survivors include her husband, John Johnson, Sr.; sons, John Johnson, Jr. of Columbia, William Johnson of Hopkins, Steve...
Ms. Bernice F. Jeffcoat
Jun 20, 2015
Bernice Frances Jeffcoat, 85, of Charlotte, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. Born in Columbia on July 22, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Bernest and Pauline Graham Taylor. Bernice was a member of the VFW and loved photography and to dance. Survivors include her sons, Donald (Ari-Beth Cohen) Marlyne of Griffin, GA, and James Jeffcoat...
Mrs. Sarah Crichton Phillips
Jun 17, 2015
Services for Sarah Crichton Phillips, 92, of Lexington, will be held at 4 o'clock on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. Burial will be private. Members of Circle 1, Eau Claire Presbyterian Church, and members of The Order of The Eastern Star are invited to serve as honorary pallbearers....
Mrs. Elaine Martin
Jun 17, 2015
Elaine F. Martin, 65, of Lugoff, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Camden on November 27, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Everette Leroy and Betty Genelle Boulware Jackson. Mrs. Martin was a member of Three Oaks Tabernacle and was known as a loving mother and friend. Survivors include her daughters, Anita Schwartz and April (David) McCall;...
Mrs. Edith Carolyn Caughman
Jun 17, 2015
Edith Carolyn Caughman, 93, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Blaney, SC, she was a daughter of the late George and Carrie Koon Miles. Edith worked at Bayview Baptist Church's day care and was a member of Alpine Baptist Church. Survivors include her grandchildren, Rodney, Mark, Alvin, Cheryl, Jeffrey, and Debra Rabon, Lisa and Gene Dorn; seven...
