Mr. Julian Ellis Johnson, Jr.
Sep 24, 2024
Julian Ellis Johnson Jr. 64, died September 24, 2024, at Prisma Richland from complication of a broken leg and other health issues. He was born in Columbia, SC on April 11, 1960. He was the son of Frances Judson Johnson and the late Julian Ellis Johnson, Sr. He moved many years ago to St. Helena Island, SC. He enjoyed fishing,...
Mr. Daniel Thomas Grassi
Sep 23, 2024
Daniel Thomas (Dan) Grassi, 78, of Columbia, died on Monday, September 23, 2024. Born March 21, 1946, in Johnson City, New York, he was the youngest son of the late Michael Archangelo Grassi and Yolanda Violet Petrolle Grassi. Dan was a proud and loving father to his seven children. He was retired from IBM and later Palmetto GBA. After retirement,...
Mr. Kenneth O'Carroll Mcalpin
Sep 21, 2024
Kenneth O'Carroll McAlpin, 60, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on January 29, 1964, in Cambridge, England, he was the son of Carol Joan Fleischman McAlpin and the late John Harris McAlpin. Raised in Columbia, he was a star athlete who lettered in four sports in high school, his favorites being track and cross country....
Mr. Peter Albert Balbach
Sep 19, 2024
A resident of South Carolina for more than thirty years, Peter Albert Balbach died September 19, 2024, at the age of 89, following several years of diminishing health. The son of Louis and Alice Balbach, "Pete", as he preferred to be called, was born June 24, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey and spent his formative years in Rumson, New Jersey....
Mr. Ramanbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel
Sep 19, 2024
Ramanbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel, 84, of Columbia, died on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born February 5, 1940, in India, he was a son of the late Ranchhodbhai Patel and Laxmiben Patel. Mr. Patel is the devoted husband of Mrs. Vimalaben Ramanbhai Patel. The funeral service for Mr. Patel will be held at 10 o'clock, Sunday, September 22nd at Shives Funeral Home,...
Mrs. Mary Miles Goff
Sep 18, 2024
Mary "Nanu" Miles Goff, 83, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Born on August 20, 1941, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Miles and Lila Mae Garrett Miles. Mary was very passionate about her church and her love for The Lord. She grew up attending Macedonia Baptist Church. She later...
Frank Kirkland Graham, Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Frank Kirkland "Kirk" Graham, Jr., 72, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2024. Born on March 7, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank Kirkland Graham, Sr. and Jane Noland Graham. As a young child, Kirk's passion was fishing and he spent endless hours, weeks, and months alongside his...
Mrs. Myrtle Branham Gerald
Sep 14, 2024
Myrtle Branham Gerald, 94, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Born in Ridgeway, South Carolina, on October 9, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Tally Branham and Alice Nelson Branham. Throughout her life, she was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, regularly serving in leadership positions, as a teacher,...
Rev. Archie Rufus Bigelow, Jr.
Sep 14, 2024
The Reverend Archie Rufus Bigelow, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at home in Irmo SC, on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was born on March 5, 1932, in Pamplico, SC, to Archie Rufus Bigelow, Sr. and Claudia Jordan Bigelow. Archie grew up in North Charleston with his brother, Ralph Jordan Bigelow, and his sister Margaret Bigelow Smith...
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Ginnery
Sep 14, 2024
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Ginnery, 77, of Blythewood, SC, died Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born to the late Harry E. Marshall and the late Florence McAuliffe Marshall on May 29, 1947, in Lancaster, OH. She graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1965. She entered the nursing program at Bethesda Hospital where she graduated first in her class. She...
Mr. Elden Earl Walker
Sep 14, 2024
Elden Earl Walker passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on July 1, 1925, in Hinton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Nannie Ellen Dobbins and Audrey Oakley Walker. Elden was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Harriett Ann Schultz Walker. A World War II veteran and Purple...
Mr. Bryan Keith Blackmon
Sep 14, 2024
Bryan Keith Blackmon, 54, of Columbia, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Born on August 9, 1970, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Baron Eugene Blackmon and Jacqueline Elizabeth Petty Blackmon. Bryan was a Columbia native and a 1988 graduate of A.C. Flora High School. Survivors include his brothers, Kevin Blackmon (Laura) of Lexington and Tony Blackmon...
Mr John Joseph Carey, Jr.
Sep 13, 2024
Mr. John Joseph Carey, Jr., 91, of Elgin, SC, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born to the late Agnes Bridget Carey and the late John J. Carey. Sr. on October 18, 1932, in Syracuse, NY. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He served honorably in the United States Airforce. Following his service, he...
Mrs. Joann Marie Stretz
Sep 13, 2024
Joann Marie Stretz, 81, of Columbia, died on Friday, September 13, 2024. Born on December 27, 1942, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Ruth Elizabeth Neeley Courtney. Mrs. Stretz enjoyed playing golf, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Mrs. Stretz was an avid fan of...
Mr. Phillip Ray Hinson
Sep 13, 2024
Phillip Ray Hinson, 68, of Irmo, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, on July 24, 1956, he was a son of the late Lewis Carl Hinson and Willie Mae Bunton Hinson. Phil graduated from Eau Claire High School. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed shooting pool with friends. Phil was a great,...
Mr. Wilford Morris Shealy, Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Wilford Morris Shealy, Jr, 75, of Columbia, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Wilford Morris Shealy, Sr. and Fannie Shumpert Shealy. Mr. Shealy was the loving husband of 46 years to Mrs. Sharon Adams Shealy. They were devout, longtime members...
Mrs. Marie Cleveland Sabbagha
Sep 11, 2024
Marie Cleveland Sabbagha, 88, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1935 in Danburg, Georgia. She was a daughter of the late John C. and Ovalene Fain Cleveland. Mrs. Sabbagha was preceded in death by her husband, Philip C. Sabbagha; brothers, Winfred Cleveland, G.W. Cleveland, F.M. "Pete" Cleveland; and sisters, Myrtle Couch, Parthinnia Bush, Lizzie...
Mr. Lance Edison Woodley
Sep 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lance Edison Woodley, 69, of Columbia, SC, who left us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born on February 2, 1955, in Augusta, GA, he was the beloved son of Ora Sawyer Woodley and the late Carol Edison Woodley. He was a longtime member of Long Creek Church of Christ. He graduated from...
Mr. James "Jim" Benjamin Echard
Sep 8, 2024
James "Jim" Benjamin Echard, 68, of Elgin, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born March 23, 1956, in New Kensington, PA, he was a son of the late John Carroll and Barbara Jean Echard Carroll. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Echard was employed with various manufacturing companies as a warehouse supervisor. He enjoyed all activities that involved being outdoors, especially...
Mrs. Alice R. Milton
Sep 8, 2024
Alice Milton left this world on September 8, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on October 28, 1932, in Bremen, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Ernst and Anna Rosiefsky. She met her husband, Billie Milton, in Bamberg, Germany, while he served with the US Army. They Married in 1951 and had four children: Anne, Joyce, Mark...
