Reba Caughman Davant
Sep 20, 2026
Reba Caughman Davant, 86, of Columbia, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on February 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Boatwright and Ernest B. Caughman. She was one of 6 beloved children. Reba was a devoted employee as an executive legal assistant for the Mann Law firm....
David Marvin Gibbs
Sep 19, 2026
David Marvin Gibbs, 46, of Lugoff, died on September 19, 2026. Born on September 24, 1979, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Leland Gibbs and Pamela Harris. David had many interests and passions in life, but none could compare to serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved to preach and share his faith with others. One...
Joseph Louis Raines
Sep 19, 2026
BLYTHEWOOD – Joseph Louis Raines, 86, of Blythewood, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on October 22, 1939, he was a son of the late Ernst Gibbs and Evelyn Neely Raines. Mr. Raines was a lifelong Blythewood resident and worked in various maintenance positions throughout his career. Joe was a loving husband to his wife, Susie...
George Larry Railey
Sep 18, 2026
George Larry Railey, 91, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born January 13, 1935, in Columbia, he was a son of the late George Lee Railey and Elizabeth Annie Taylor Railey. Larry was a 1953 graduate of Dentsville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed...
Marilyn Cooper Bradshaw
Sep 17, 2026
Marilyn Cooper Bradshaw, widow of Lt. Colonel Charles Jerry Bradshaw, USAF, SC ANG (Ret.), of Columbia, died on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Col. Soterios George Manolakis, US Army (Ret.)
Sep 17, 2026
Colonel Soterios George Manolakis, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, following a period of declining health. Born on December 18, 1934, in Wilmington, Delaware, to George and Polytimi Manolakis, George was the youngest of three children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Peter; his sister, Diane Frangia (Stephen); and Patricia Flood Manolakis. A...
Lisa Marie Hinsberg
Sep 17, 2026
Lisa Marie Hinsberg, 65, of Columbia, South Carolina, died on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after a brief battle with leukemia. Born on January 6, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, Lisa was the daughter of Richard DeSavage and Maria Casale DeSavage. Her life was a testament to faith, family, love, friendship, and resilience.
Lisa was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St....
Rebecca L. Hopkins
Sep 16, 2026
Rebecca L. Hopkins, 84, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born on August 21, 1942, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Walter Sidney Lane and Rebecca Price Lane. Rebecca shared 62 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, Harry C. Hopkins. Together, they raised two children, Brenda Miller of Chapin, SC, and Keith Hopkins of...
Gaye Alexis Mallis
Sep 16, 2026
Gaye Alexis Mallis, 66, of Columbia, SC, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born May 9, 1960, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of Dorothy Bilbiles Mallis- Spanos and the late Dr. Alexander James Mallis. Gaye was a 1978 graduate of Patrick Henry High School (Roanoke, VA) and continued her education at The University of Virginia, graduating in 1982...
Patricia H. Riley
Sep 15, 2026
Patricia Lee Hartz Riley, 79, of Blythewood, SC, entered her eternal rest on September 15, 2026. Born on July 31, 1947, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she was the daughter of Otto H. Hartz Jr. and Sarah Bernice Reinheimer of Portland, Oregon. Pat was known for her artistic talents and love of all things beautiful. She was a faithful member of First...
Martin (Marty) Edward Johnson
Sep 14, 2026
Martin (Marty) Edward Johnson, 77, of Lexington, South Carolina, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home. Born September 11, 1949, in Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Frances C. DeMates. Marty was a 1967 graduate of Dentsville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1968 until 1974, attaining the...
John (Jack) Bonniville
Sep 14, 2026
John (Jack) William Bonniville was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 4, 1934. They had three children, John William (Bill) Jr. (Sharon), James (Jim) Ralph (Jan), and Marian Gray Scullion (John), all of Columbia; four grandchildren: Ashton Lunceford Hanson (Johnny), Myrk Orvsson, Elizabeth Keels (Jared), and John William (Will) III (Sally); and four great-grandchildren, Asher Dale and Rylee Ruth Hanson,...
William B. Barnard
Sep 14, 2026
William B. Barnard, 75, of Chapin, SC, died on Monday, September 14, 2026. The funeral service for Mr. Barnard will be private. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Larry Dean Munnerlyn
Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Larry Dean Munnerlyn, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in service, hard work, and a deep, abiding love for his family. Born on October 8, 1944, in Vidalia, Georgia, he was a son of the late Lawrence Munnerlyn and Virginia Hodges. Larry passed away just days before his 82nd birthday. He...
Dorothy Ballard
Sep 13, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Ballard, 93, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Born on April 20, 1933, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Russell Ward Hendricks and Ernestine Cranfill Hendricks. Dot was a member of Woodfield Park Baptist Church and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield. She treasured her family and especially cherished the...
Norman Franklin Hodges Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Reverend Norman Franklin Hodges, Sr., 94, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center. Born July 26, 1932, in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Paul Olien Hodges and Addie Mae Roberts Hodges. Reverend Hodges attended the University of South Carolina and worked as an engineer for the South Carolina...
Doris Fipps Boatwright
Sep 12, 2026
Doris Fipps Boatwright, 76, of North Augusta, SC, formerly of Columbia, died on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Born in Horry County, SC, on July 20, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Mack and Louella Fowler Fipps. Mrs. Boatwright was a nurse for over 30 years, dedicating much of her life to caring for others. Doris had a generous...
Ronald Stanley Leon
Sep 11, 2026
Ronald (Ronnie, Ron) Leon of Columbia, SC died on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on July 10, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, he was a son of Charles and Genevieve Leon. Ron grew up in Jackson, Michigan. He served in the US Navy on the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14). After his military service, Ron earned a master’s...
Christel B. Fish
Sep 11, 2026
Christel B. Fish, 92, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1934, in Berlin, Germany, to the late Ernst and Greta Bachmann. Christel lived an extraordinary and remarkable life. Raised in Berlin during World War II, she experienced the hardships of war at a young age, experiences that helped shape her...
Robert E. Griffin
Sep 11, 2026
Robert E. Griffin, 86, of Columbia, died on Friday, September 11, 2026. Born in Richland County, SC, on September 14, 1939, he was a son of the late Marion Eugene and Willie Mae Wiley Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and cherished member of his community. He was known for his love of family, his...
