Mrs. Saundra Lanoway Rivers
Jan 13, 2025
Saundra Lanoway Rivers, 83, of Columbia, died on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born on April 27, 1941, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Emil Lanoway and Evelyn Cunningham Lanoway. Mrs. Rivers grew up in Columbia and was a graduate of Dreher High School, Class of 1959. She then attended the University of South Carolina where she earned...
Mrs. Bobbie J. Hale Martin
Jan 13, 2025
Bobbie J. Hale Martin, 90, of Columbia, passed away and entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born on September 21, 1934, in Belton, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Cody Hanley and Mary Ann Rebecca Buffington Hanley. Mrs. Martin was a long time member of Alpine Baptist Church followed by active membership at Gantt...
Mr. Wilbur Elton Wise
Jan 13, 2025
Wilbur Elton Wise, 75, of Columbia, died on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born on April 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Wilbur Aiken Wise and the late Thelma Louise Sloan Wise. Mr. Wise grew up with a deep appreciation for the natural world. He spent his younger years hunting with his father, a tradition that bonded them...
Mr. Carl O. Nates, Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Carl O. Nates, Jr., 91, of Columbia, died on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born on April 23, 1933, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Carl O. Nates, Sr. and Chessie Lee Nates. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army and previously attended Jackson Creek Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a...
Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker Floyd
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Lee (Betty) Tucker Floyd, passed away on January 13, 2025, embraced by the love of her cherished twin daughters. Born on February 23, 1943, in Warrenton, North Carolina, Betty grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1961. She graduated from Stratford College in Danville, Virginia, in 1963. On October 17, 1987,...
Mr. William Holmes Lee
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. William Holmes Lee, 80, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1944, to the late Walker Elwood Lee and Richie Martha Lee. Mr. William was a member of the Lexington Masonic Lodge. He retired after many years as a welder at South Carolina Electric and Gas. He was a man who enjoyed the great...
Mr. Joseph D. Hardison, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Joseph Devon Hardison, aged 77, passed away peacefully in his bed at home on January 12, 2025. A retired service-connected disabled veteran with over 28 years of honorable service to this great country, Joseph's life was defined by unwavering loyalty, dedication, and boundless love for his family and nation. Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Joseph, fondly known as "Happy Jack,"...
Mr. Martin Fleming Ring, Iii
Jan 12, 2025
Martin Fleming Ring III, 78, of Batesburg, SC, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Shives Funeral Home Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family.
Ms. Linda Elaine Stumpf
Jan 11, 2025
Linda Elaine Stumpf, 82, of Elgin, SC, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born in Portland, New York, on May 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Hess and the late Mae Hess. Survivors include her two daughters, Lori Robson of Elgin, SC, and Dena Orlando of Woodbridge, VA; son, Andrew Robson of Elgin, SC; daughter-in-law, Tamara...
Chief David Wesley Byrd
Jan 10, 2025
David Wesley Byrd, 64, was a man who lived life with tremendous passion. The son of the late James M. Byrd, Sr. and Lecta M. Byrd, David was born in Reno, Nevada, in 1960. He passed away on January 10, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina with his family by his side. David will be forever remembered by his wife of...
Mrs. Kathryn Inez Verdery Cannon
Jan 10, 2025
"Who are your people?" Those were her opening remarks when Kathryn Cannon received the Columbia College Alumnae Distinguished Service Award in 2007. But how can we say who our people are? They are those who we treasure, those we love and who love us, and all of those with whom we surround ourselves. So please allow us to share who...
Howard J. Robinson, M.D.
Jan 4, 2025
Howard J. Robinson, M.D. passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 78, in his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Abraham Robinson, mother, Annette Robinson, and sister, Rita Robinson. Howard graduated from Emory University and Chicago Medical School. After completing residency in Birmingham, he returned to Columbia to practice...
Mrs. Tammy Acierno Armstrong
Jan 4, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tammy Lynn Acierno-Armstrong, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, twin sister, and friend. Born on February 8, 1970, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Thomas Carol Acierno & Katherine Jean Acierno, Tammy's life was a testament to resilience, love, and the unyielding power of family. She passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by...
Mr. Patrick Joseph Hickey
Jan 3, 2025
Patrick Joseph Hickey, 49, of Columbia, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Aiken, SC, on December 18, 1975, he was a son of Howard McKay Hickey and Keith Cameron Richardson. Patrick was a graduate of Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut where he played Lacrosse and was an enthusiastic participant in Chorale. He attended the College of Charleston...
Mr. Richard L. Hatchell, Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Richard Leroy Hatchell, Sr., 87, of Elgin, SC, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Richland County, SC, on June 18, 1937, he was a son of the late Olan Herbert Hatchell and Eva Belle Crowder Hatchell. Mr. Hatchell attended Rehoboth Methodist Church and worked in the Wholesale business as well as served in the United States Reserves....
Ms. Jane Kitts Mollohan
Jan 3, 2025
Jane Kitts Mollohan, 74, of Columbia, died on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on March 10, 1950, in Sutton, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late John Edward Shomo and Loretha Eloise Brady Shomo. Ms. Mollohan was an X-Ray Technician for the majority of career. Later in life, she furthered her education and became a Licensed Practical Nurse....
Mr. Warren Clyde Powell, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
Warren Clyde Powell, Jr., 72, of Columbia, SC passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after a ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Columbia in 1952 to Mary Ellen Powell, a nurse anesthetist, and Warren Clyde Powell, a local businessman and the owner of Powell Furniture. Warren excelled academically and competed on the champion-winning debate team at...
Mrs. Jean Timmons Doverspike
Dec 31, 2024
Jean Timmons Doverspike, 89, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Lanscaster, SC, on August 26, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Hobson Shaw and Carrie Lee Robinson Shaw. Mrs. Doverspike was educated in Lancaster County Schools and attended Berry College. In High School, she played Basketball and won the award of most athletic. She...
Mr. Brian F. Mcmahon
Dec 30, 2024
Brian F. McMahon, of Irmo, SC, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on May 11, 1940, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Edward McMahon and Mary Alice Kane McMahon Snyder. Prior to his retirement, Mr. McMahon was the founder and operator of B.F. McMahon, Inc. He was a supporter of University of South Carolina athletics...
Mrs. Brenda B. Blizard
Dec 29, 2024
Mrs. Brenda B. Blizard, 84, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1940, to the late Cramer and Thelma Blaney in Morgantown, West Virginia. She attended West Virginia University briefly and then took a detour to raise a family. She then proceeded to graduate from the University of South Carolina with...
