Mr. John David Baker
Feb 2, 2025
John David Baker, a lifelong Columbia resident, devoted philanthropist, and visionary leader in business and community service, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 69 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. His life was defined by an unwavering commitment to family, faith, and the city he loved. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, generosity, and...
Mr. Kenneth George Byrd
Feb 2, 2025
Mr. Kenneth "Ken" George Byrd, 64, of Columbia, died on February 2, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of Mary Rogers Byrd-Terezakis and the late George Fate Byrd. Ken was a proud graduate of Irmo High School, where he earned numerous athletic achievements. After graduation, he discovered a true passion for the...
Mr. Lawrence Howard Yarborough
Feb 1, 2025
A memorial service for Lawrence Howard Yarborough will be held at 12 o'clock on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. Mr. John Randal Wolfe will officiate. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service from 11 o'clock to 12 o'clock. Lawrence, son of Howard S. and Janie...
Mrs. Louisa Mcmaster Burriss Adam
Feb 1, 2025
Louisa McMaster Burriss Adam, 53, of Chapin, SC, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born on November 11, 1971, in Columbia, she is a daughter of John Hay Burriss and Rebecca Andrews Burriss. Louisa was a graduate of Chapin High School and furthered her education at the University of South Carolina. She was employed in various strategic roles of her...
Mr. Thomas Albert Harmon
Jan 31, 2025
Tom Harmon was born on March 27, 1939 in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to Louis Albert 'Ab' Harmon and Ruby Inez Faith Smoker. He was the oldest child of Albert and Ruby Harmon's four children. He loved his childhood growing up there and in nearby Allensville, in a beautiful valley known as Kishicoquillas Valley, or 'Big' Valley. He remained proud of his...
Mr. John D. Livoti
Jan 31, 2025
John D. Livoti, 86, of Columbia, died on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on July 9, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Giuseppe "Joseph" Livoti and Giovanna "Jenny" Bueti Livoti. John loved America, believed in America, and lived the American dream. He was the son of Italian (and Sicilian) immigrants, and part of a...
Mr. Robert Alan Prewitt
Jan 29, 2025
There is no denying that Robert truly was one of a kind. Robert (Rob) Alan Prewitt earned his wings on January 29th, 2025 in the American Airlines flight 5342 tragedy, rushing back to what mattered most to him - his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, amazing son and the best brother who would always put his family...
Mr. Robert Edward Cannon, Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
Robert (Bobby) Edward Cannon, Jr., 69, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, following a short illness. Born in Waukegan, Il, Bobby was the son of Bob and Carol Cannon. He grew up in Orangeburg, SC, and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Clemson, Bobby was a member of the Beta...
Mr. Terry Wallace Brown
Jan 29, 2025
Colonel (US Army, Retired) Terry Wallace Brown, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Colonel Brown was born in Beloit, WI on October 22, 1934, to Wallace C. and Evelyn Ann Brown. He lived in Walworth, WI until his family moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in1952. He attended undergraduate and law school at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA graduating with...
Mrs. Pauline Estelle Williams
Jan 28, 2025
Pauline (Polly) Estelle Jackson Williams, 91, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on August 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Ruby Crossland Jackson. She was the widow of the late Thomas (Tom) McKendre Williams, Jr. She earned a BA in Religion and Elementary Education from Columbia College, and...
Mrs. Katie E. Starnes
Jan 27, 2025
Katie Edge Starnes, 91, of Cedar Creek, died on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born in Horry County, SC, on April 13, 1933, she was a daughter of the late F. Crossland Edge and Costie Lewis Edge. She was a longtime member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and a devoted Homemaker, Farmer and Business Owner. Survivors include her brother, Ruben...
Mrs. Dorothy Gilmore Holder
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Gilmore Holder of Mount Pleasant, SC on January 27, 2025. Dorothy (Dot) was born July 17, 1928, in Greenville, South Carolina to William Copeland Gilmore and Mattie (LeVegia) Miller Gilmore. She grew up in the Dunean community surrounded by a large, loving and active family. After graduating from...
Jinki (Virginia) Sadler Suber
Jan 26, 2025
Jinki (Virginia) Sadler Suber passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and sisters on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born on April 2, 1951, in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Earle and Mary Doherty Sadler. Jinki established the first therapeutic riding program in the Midlands, Wings, Inc. She worked with Dr. Kris Laabs in her veterinary...
Mr. Travis Leonard Bianchi
Jan 26, 2025
Travis Leonard Bianchi, 79, of Blythewood, SC, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on January 26, 2025. He was born in Blythewood in 1945 to Charles Americus Bianchi, Sr. and Lena Marie (Eargle) Bianchi. Travis was born in the same house he died in, while living some of his younger years in Newberry, SC, Charlotte, NC, and...
Mrs. Celia E. Easler
Jan 25, 2025
Mrs. Celia E. Easler, 87, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born April 3, 1937, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. Geiger and the late Minnie Louise Geiger. Mrs. Easler was born and raised in the town of Dentsville. After graduating from Dentsville High School, she met and married the love of her...
Mr. W. Keith Humphries
Jan 24, 2025
Warren Keith Humphries, 65, of Blythewood, died on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on November 21, 1959, he was the son of Elise Whitaker Humphries and the late Dr. Wilfred Kenneth (Ken) Humphries. Keith graduated from Richard Winn High School and went on to attend the University of South Carolina. He was a lifelong Blythewood Resident and...
Mrs. Emma Mcelveen Laffitte
Jan 23, 2025
Emma McElveen Laffitte, aged 90, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Following a private family burial, a service celebrating Emma's life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at The Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Still Hopes Retirement Community, One Still Hopes Drive in West Columbia. A reception will follow at the adjacent...
Mrs. Dana Marie Atkinson
Jan 22, 2025
Dana Marie Atkinson of West Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center, surrounded by her devoted friends and family. Born on January 21, 1966, Dana brought light and joy to all who knew her. She leaves behind her devoted wife, Dana King, siblings Chuck and Renee, as well as cherished nieces, nephews, and her...
Mr. Phillip R. Kimble, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Mr. Phillip Russ Kimble, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, after courageously fighting for wellness, lost his fight to his illnesses. He chose to surrender to God's will in heaven. He was the son of the late Phillip Russ Kimble, Sr. and Margaret Louise Nicholson Corley. Phillip was a very soft-spoken man and beloved father, who was cherished...
Mrs. Janie Marsh
Jan 22, 2025
Janie Lynn Marsh, 57, of Blythewood, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born in Honea Path, SC, on May 2, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Hall and Lillian Mariel Shanks Keels. Mrs. Marsh loved horseback riding, old Country Music, Motorcycle Riding and tending to her yard. Survivors include Albert Marsh. The graveside service for Mrs. Marsh...
