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 worked...
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...
Mr. Alan Ivor Conway
Sep 8, 2024
Alan Ivor Conway, 89, of Columbia, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The graveside service for Mr. Conway will be held at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday, September 10th at Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery, 1732 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina with Rabbi Erik Uriarte officiating. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Farinta Katherine "Kitty" Bernotas
Sep 6, 2024
The family of Farinta Katherine "Kitty" Lepri Bernotas of Columbia, SC, are sad to announce her peaceful passing on Friday, September 6, 2024, as she was surrounded by her children. Katherine was the wife of the late MAJ John J. Bernotas, US Army (Ret.), who was her devoted husband of 64 years. A Mass of Christian burial will be held...
Mrs. Robyn Kay Poehlmann
Sep 4, 2024
Robyn Kay Poehlmann, 77, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born October 26, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was a daughter of the late Reed Quentin Clark and Muriel Enid Syndergaard Clark. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Poehlmann worked in the banking industry for much of her career. In 2021, she and her husband, Rich, relocated...
Mrs. Arlene Zucker
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Arlene Zucker 88, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert I. Litt and Lee M. Litt. Mrs. Zucker graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn. She worked as an executive secretary and retired from Citibank Corporation. She relocated to...
Mrs. Susan Robillard
Sep 3, 2024
Susan Irene Robillard, 77, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on July 27,1947, she was a daughter of the late Richard Gilbert Strominger and Martha Anne Fisher Strominger. She graduated with high honors from Parkland Community College in Champagne, IL. Balancing her role as a mother and military wife she worked part time as...
Mrs. Iris Ewing Chappell
Sep 3, 2024
Iris E. Chappell, 95, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI, on June 8, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Herbert S. and Laura Kiburz Ewing. Mrs. Chappell, attended Lew Wallace High School and graduated from Little Rock High School in Arkansas. She moved to Columbia in 1951 with her family and began...
Mr. Charles Edward Sisk
Sep 2, 2024
Charles Edward Sisk, 90, husband of Mary Kirby Sisk, of Columbia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born November 15, 1933, in Danville, Virginia, he was a son of the late Enary John and Viola Funk Sisk. Charles served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from...
Mr. Charles Martin Hill
Sep 1, 2024
Mr. Charles Martin Hill, 89, of Columbia, SC, died Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born to the late Calvin Hicks Hill and the late Geraldine Martin Hill on April 12, 1935 in Bostic, NC. He was a long-time member of North Trenholm Baptist Church. He graduated from UNC, Chapel Hill, with his bachelor's degree in business administration. He worked...
Mcpo Gerald D. Davis, Us Navy (Ret.)
Sep 1, 2024
MCPO Gerald D. Davis, US Navy (Ret.), 90, of Columbia, died on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born on May 7, 1934, in Donalds, SC, he was the son of the late Ira Lee Davis and Nora Elizabeth Ashley Davis. MCPO Davis honorably served his country for 25 years in the US Navy. Following his military career, MCPO Davis was an...
Lt. Col. James Everett Hubble U.S. Army (Ret.)
Aug 30, 2024
Lt. Col. James Everett Hubble U.S. Army (Ret.), 99, of Elgin, SC, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born to the late James Everett Hubble and the late Eva Hale Hubble on November 19, 1924 in Parkin, AR. He was a 1942 graduate of Water Valley High School, Water Valley, MS. He received a...
