Mrs. Lois Mildred Smith
Jun 14, 2024
Services for Mrs. Lois Mildred "Micki" Manley Smith will be held at 11 o'clock, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC, with the Rev. Dr. David H. Lauten officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Jackson Hall of the Church. A private burial will precede the service in the Churchyard of...
Mrs. Virginia Lee Caywood
Jun 13, 2024
Mrs. Virginia "Gini" Lee Caywood, 64, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born May 3, 1960, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Pati "Pat" Edmonds Minor and the late William "Bill" T. Minor, Sr. She was a member at Fairlawn United Methodist Church, and will be remembered as a caring friend, loving daughter, and a wonderful...
Mrs. Mary Pauline Nates Bowen Keels
Jun 12, 2024
Mary Pauline Nates Bowen Keels, 94, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in South Carolina, on October 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John Simon Nates and Mary Maggie Lee Nates. Mrs. Keels was a loving homemaker and member of Killian Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Stanford J. Keels, Sr.; stepchildren, Stanford J....
Mr. Ryan Timothy Cates
Jun 11, 2024
Ryan Timothy Cates, 44, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on January 15, 1980, he was a son of John "Bob" Robert Cates, Jr. (Cathy) and Sylvia Faye Swygert Tandon (Roger). Ryan attended Gulf Coast State College and was the owner of Grease Lightning Restaurant Services in Savannah, GA. He was...
Baby Finley Harold Harvey
Jun 9, 2024
Finley Harold Harvey, Infant son of Sara Thomas and Wesley Harvey, died Sunday, June 9, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Ms. Hazel Hindman Burrows
Jun 9, 2024
Hazel Hindman Burrows, 79, of Columbia, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born November 8, 1944, in Fort Lawn, SC, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Judson Hindman and Shirley Robertson Hindman. Ms. Burrows graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School and Richland Memorial Hospital School of Anesthesia. As a Nurse Anesthetist, she provided anesthesia services at the former...
Mr. Eon Jared Mellitz
Jun 8, 2024
Eon Jared Mellitz, 45, of Irmo SC, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born to Richard and Diane Mellitz on January 11, 1979, in Fitchburg, MA. Eon's passion for automobiles evolved into long career as a master technician, most recently employed by BMW. Eon's generosity and graciousness extended far beyond a simple word. He made it a point...
Ms. Cynthia Lynne Thibault
Jun 8, 2024
Cynthia Lynne Bailey Thibault died on Saturday June 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her family, after a recent cancer diagnosis. Cynthia was born on August 14, 1956, in Columbia, SC. She was the eldest daughter of Doris Goff Bailey and Noel Bailey (deceased). She is survived by her mother and sisters: Emily Sue Bailey of Columbia, SC and Dessiree...
Capt. David Clark, Us Air Force (Ret.)
Jun 7, 2024
Capt. David Clark, US Air Force (Ret.), 88, of Blythewood, died on Friday, June 7, 2024. Born May 7, 1936, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Byron and Ada Amelia Peterson Clark. Capt. Clark honorably served his country for more than 28 years in the US Air Force as a meteorologist. During his enlistment, he had...
Mr. William Thomas Lackey
Jun 6, 2024
William Thomas Lackey, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away on June 6, 2024 after a short two month battle with NSCLC and other associated issues. He was 78. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dot (née Dorothy Cook), daughter Lisa Johnson (Charles), and son Todd (Joni), granddaughter Gabrielle Johnson, great granddaughter Navy, as well...
Mr. Christian Reuel Edwin Golden
Jun 6, 2024
Christian Reuel Edwin Golden, 32, of Greenville, affectionally known as Chris, was born on November 11, 1991 in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Covenant Classical Christian School and then attended and graduated from North Greenville University. Christian has always had a passion for cooking and found comfort in the kitchen. He was employed by RJ Rockers in...
Mm1 Richard Edward Buzard, Jr., Us Navy (Ret.)
Jun 5, 2024
Richard Buzard Jr., 70, passed away on June 5 after a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1953, in Ft. Worth, TX, to parents Richard and Frances Buzard. The family moved to Abilene, TX, where he graduated from Cooper High School in 1972. He then attended Southwest Texas State University for two years. He served in the U.S....
Et1 Ricky Calvin Lowrimore, Us Navy (Ret.)
Jun 5, 2024
ET1 Ricky Calvin Lowrimore, US Navy (Ret.), 59, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was a beloved husband, brother. uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ricky was the son of late Curtis C. Lowrimore Jr and Ella Bell (Peggy) Lowrimore. Affectionately known as Rick by his friends and co-workers and Ricky to...
Mr. John B. Metts
Jun 3, 2024
John B. Metts, 86, of Blythewood, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Ben and Alma Metts. He was a longtime member of the Blythewood Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Mr. Metts attended Eau Clair High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp....
Mr. Anthony Dean Blackwell
Jun 3, 2024
Anthony Dean Blackwell, 69, of Columbia, died on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born March 31, 1955, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Mamie Blanche Blackwell and Lenword John Blackwell. He will be remembered as a loving brother and father, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his son, Ben Blackwell; daughter, Rene...
Mr. Jerry S. Cobb
Jun 3, 2024
Gerald S. Cobb "Jerry" was born to James Aldrich and Clara Durden Cobb in Gloversville, SC on March 25, 1944. Jerry came into the world with an abundance of love and was raised by a family that relied on faith in the Lord and each other. For the next 80 years he embraced the importance of family first, leaned on...
Mr. David N. Poole
Jun 1, 2024
David Nathan Poole, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 1st, 2024. Born in Charleston, SC, on March 16, 1956, he was the son of the late James David and Octama Lively Poole. He was a graduate of Clemson University; where he played as a "Tiger" for both the football and basketball teams; and of The University of South Carolina,...
Mrs. Mary Abdalla Kahaly
Jun 1, 2024
Mary Abdalla Kahaly, 95, widow of Dr. Richard John Kahaly, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Kahaly will be celebrated at 10 o'clock, Saturday, June 8th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 5 o'clock, Friday, June...
Mrs. Ellen Holmes Wright
May 31, 2024
Ellen Holmes Wright, 98, died on May 31, 2024, at her home at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, SC. Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late McGowan and Sarah Boykin Holmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Ernie Wright and her sisters Sarah Boykin Holmes, Jeannie Holmes Martin, and Margaret Holmes Robinson. Born...
Mr. James Kenneth Waldron
May 28, 2024
James Kenneth Waldron, 90, of Gilbert, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Brittons Neck, SC, on November 30, 1933, he was a son of the late Willian Benny Waldron and Mary Eugene Woodbury Waldron. Mr. Waldron was a member of the Dentsville Masonic Lodge where he was Past Master and was a member of the Yorkrite. He honorably served...
