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Mrs. Helen Sightler Lockman

Mrs. Helen Sightler Lockman

May 8, 2024

Helen Sightler Lockman, 91, of Columbia and formerly of Gaston, entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born on October 19, 1932, in Gaston, South Carolina, she was the second daughter of the late Archie Daniel Sightler, Sr. and Jessie Pound Sightler. Mrs. Lockman was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church of Gaston, where...

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Peter

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Peter

May 8, 2024

Phyllis Ann Peter, 84, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 8, 2024. Born in Concord, North Carolina, on December 9, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Elijah Talbert and Ruby Stegall Talbert. Mrs. Peter graduated from Hartsell High School in Concord, NC and she attended college at Wingate College in Wingate, NC. While she was...

Mrs. Kathleen Jones Carter

Mrs. Kathleen Jones Carter

May 6, 2024

Kathleen Jones Carter, 96, died on May 6, 2024, at her home after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her Goddaughter, Donna and husband, Larry; Caregiver, Cathy Jeffcoat "CJ"; dear friends and her dear fur baby, Lola. The Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12:00 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial...

Miss Queen Villa Cox

Miss Queen Villa Cox

May 5, 2024

Miss Queen Villa Cox, age 2, of Blythewood, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

Mr. Robert Lee Klein

Mr. Robert Lee Klein

May 4, 2024

Robert Lee Klein, 76, of West Columbia, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Mr. Klein was born February 19, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois. He was the son of Kenneth Joseph Klein and Mildred Tucker Klein. He is survived by his sister Jane (George) Lang, daughter Audrey Klein, son Conrad (Nina) Klein, and two grandchildren: Taylor Klein and Brock Klein. He...

Mr. Amazia Zivony

Mr. Amazia Zivony

May 4, 2024

Mr. Amazia Zivony, 87, of West Columbia, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Amazia was born in 1936 in Tel Aviv, Israel, son of Zalman and Emma Zivony, one of two children with his sister Edna. He grew up in Tel Aviv as well as on kibbutz Mizra. He then served as a paratrooper in the Israeli Army from 1954-1956....

Mr. Charles Adongo Abura

Mr. Charles Adongo Abura

May 1, 2024

Charles Adongo Abura, 62, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Mr. Abura was born June 24, 1961, in Kisumu, Kenya. He was the son of Bishop Musa Adongo Abura and Hellena Achola Adongo. Charles was a fair and conscientious individual who prioritized accountability and integrity. He valued straightforwardness and doing things the right way,and was meticulous...

Mrs. Carleen N. Catoe

Mrs. Carleen N. Catoe

Apr 30, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carleen N. Catoe, 91, of Columbia, SC, after a short illness. Carleen was a loving mother of her three children; daughters, Donna Hurtak (Jerome) of Miami, FL and Laura Hampe (David) of Columbia and son, Bryan Catoe of Columbia. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joanie Hurtak, Mary Elizabeth Hurtak,...

Mr. Charles Bishop Wall, Iii

Mr. Charles Bishop Wall, Iii

Apr 30, 2024

Charles Bishop Wall III, 65, of Columbia, SC, passed away on April 30th, 2024. He was born on May 27th, 1958 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Charles Bishop Wall, Jr. and Sally Ann Jungklas Wall. Charles was a graduate of Irmo High School in 1976. Following high school, he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's...

Mr. Walter Lee Golden

Mr. Walter Lee Golden

Apr 30, 2024

Mr. Walter Lee Golden, 72, of Columbia, SC., was called home on Monday, April 29, 2024, due to immediate LVAD complications. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Mr. Walter William (Hank) and Colleen Golden; his second mom and dad, in-laws, William Kitchings, Sr., and Minnie Kitchings; as well as his sisters, Brenda and Mamie. He is...

Mr. Gary Sewell Roberson

Mr. Gary Sewell Roberson

Apr 29, 2024

Gary Sewell Roberson, 81, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on January 17, 1943, he was a son of the late Cleo Connie Roberson and Helen Sewell Roberson. He was a member of Sandhills Community Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Gary graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi and earned his...

Mr. Ronald Erskine Moorer, Sr.

Mr. Ronald Erskine Moorer, Sr.

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. Ronald Erskine Moorer, Sr., 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born January 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Gladys McPherson Moorer and Lever Moorer. Ronald was a devoted husband, father, and Christian. He is now celebrating in heaven. Survivors include his children, Rhonda Moorer Davis (Ray),...

Mr. Edwin Morse Hadley, Jr.

Mr. Edwin Morse Hadley, Jr.

Apr 26, 2024

Edwin Morse Hadley, Jr., 88, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Charlotte, NC, on July 5, 1935, to the late Edwin M. and Myrtle B. Hadley. Mr. Hadley earned his undergraduate degree was from Davidson College. He completed graduate degrees at the Southeastern Theological Seminary, and the School of Social Work at the University of...

Mrs. Katharina Elisabeth Metts

Mrs. Katharina Elisabeth Metts

Apr 26, 2024

Mrs. Katharina Elisabeth Müller Metts, 70, of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Friedrich Müller and Maria Müller and born in Attenhofen, Germany on December 15, 1953. She is survived by her husband, Leo Michael Metts; daughters, Michelle Metts and Marsha (Willie Lee Jr) Metts; son, Michael Metts; grandchildren, Sophie (Nya) Thomas, Ethan...

Mrs. Patricia Driver Hood

Mrs. Patricia Driver Hood

Apr 25, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Driver Hood, 74, of Blythewood, SC, died Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was the widow of Mr. Barry L. Hood whom she was married to for 35 years until his death in 2006. In their loving marriage they had one child, Tonya L. Hood. Pat was born to the late Mr. Johnnie A. Driver and Mrs. Dillie Bailey...

Mr. Joshua Seth Dorner

Mr. Joshua Seth Dorner

Apr 24, 2024

Joshua Seth Dorner, 43, of Kennesaw, GA, beloved son of Donna and Ralph Dorner, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024. Born on January 22, 1981, in Columbia, SC, he is survived by his two children Ryder Joseph, 10, and Lily Marianne, eight. Also surviving are his parents, Ralph and Donna of Kennesaw, GA; brother, Samuel David Dorner (Kinsy); niece,...

Mrs. Juliana Marie Pollard

Mrs. Juliana Marie Pollard

Apr 24, 2024

Juliana Pollard, 39, died peacefully under Hospice Care at home in Columbia, SC on 24 April 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Julie, born in Ohio, resided in Crystal River, FL until recently moving to Columbia. She is survived by husband Carl, children Daisy, Dennis and Franklin, parents The Rev. Cheryl (Jones) and Bert Bakker, mother-in-law Vicki Sharpe (Richard), sister...

Mr. Buddy Michael Fulkerson

Mr. Buddy Michael Fulkerson

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. Buddy Michael Fulkerson, 70, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The graveside service for Mr. Fulkerson will be held at 12 o'clock, Friday, May 24th, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Mr. Clyde Henry Dornbusch

Mr. Clyde Henry Dornbusch

Apr 23, 2024

Clyde Henry Dornbusch was born in and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. A Christmas baby, he was born on December 25, 1930, to Bertha Black Dornbusch and Arthur Elmer Dornbusch. He died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence in the Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, South Carolina. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joan, of...

Mrs. Ernestine "Ernie" Monica Stroud

Mrs. Ernestine "Ernie" Monica Stroud

Apr 23, 2024

Mrs. Ernestine "Ernie" M. Stroud, 88, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Belleville, IL on August 12, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Marie Wanda Wolters Gain and Edward Ridges Gain. She was a dedicated Christian who loved to read the Bible. She went to Bible Study and Fellowship for 8 years and she loved...

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