Mrs. Rita Griffin Cooper
Apr 22, 2024
Rita Griffin Cooper, 64, of Elgin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Born in Lexington, South Carolina, on November 8, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Ellis "Pete" Griffin and Winifred Matthews Griffin. Rita had a passion for riding motorcycles and enjoyed working alongside her husband at C & C Pool Service, a company they owned together....
Mrs. Virginia Frances Hagood Gibbes
Apr 20, 2024
Virginia Frances Hagood Gibbes died peacefully at the age of 91 on April 20, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on September 2, 1932, to James Frank and Virginia Hagood. Frances was an accomplished student with BA and a master's degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. As a student, she was a member of Phi Beta...
Mr. William Bruce Hubbard
Apr 20, 2024
William Bruce Hubbard, 95, of Columbia, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Born April 3, 1929, in Laurel, Kentucky, he was a son of the late William and Mary Napier Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was a US Navy veteran that proudly served his country. Prior to his retirement, he was a machinist for over three decades with Shakespeare Manufacturing. Mr. Hubbard...
Ms. Bonnie Coffey Smith
Apr 18, 2024
Bonnie Magdaline Coffey Gentry Smith passed away April 18, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1927, in Forest City, NC to Sydney Louis Coffey and Aquila Coffey, both who preceded her. Bonnie worked in the textile industry all of her long life. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, in her free time. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Coffey...
Mr. Hernan Estrada Fernandez
Apr 17, 2024
Hernan Estrada Fernandez, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 29, 1949, he was a son of Virginia Estrada Fernandez and the late Jesus Fernandez. Mr. Fernandez graduated from East New York High School in Brooklyn, New York and earned his bachelor's in business management from St. Thomas University....
Ms. Ella Joan Baumgartner
Apr 15, 2024
Ella Joan Baumgartner, 25, of Lexington, died on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Sosnoviy Bor, Russia, she was a beloved daughter of Mark Joseph Baumgartner and Carrie Lynn (Floyd) Baumgartner. Ella was known for her vibrant personality, kind heart, and radiant smile. She was a graduate of AC Flora High School and prior to her graduation also attended Ben...
Mr. William Rudolph Snyder
Apr 14, 2024
William "Bill" Rudolph Snyder, 86, of Columbia, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born to the late William R. Snyder, Sr., and Eleanora Talbot Snyder in Jamacia, NY on December 30, 1937. He was the eldest of five children. At the age of seventeen, being restless, he joined the US Army to serve his county. Little did he know...
Mrs. Ingrid Maria Smith
Apr 14, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Ingrid M. Smith (Oma), 79, of Blythewood, SC on Sunday, April 14, 2024 She was surrounded by loved ones when she went peacefully to her heavenly home. Ingrid loved her family, helping others, and working in the yard. She is survived by her children, Reinhold, Irene...
Mrs. Grady L. Martin
Apr 14, 2024
Mrs. Grady L. Martin, 84, of Elgin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born to the late Dariel Leroy Shannon and Daisy Peake Shannon on July 11, 1939, in Columbia, SC. She was a long-time member of Alpine Baptist Church in Columbia. She worked in both the Baptist and...
Ssg John Paul Larden, Sr., Us Army (Ret.)
Apr 14, 2024
SSG John Paul Larden, Sr., US Army (Ret.), 76, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on July 5, 1947, he was a son of the late Joseph Harry Larden and Irene Pearly Handy Larden. Survivors include his loving wife, Yong Hwa Larden; son, John Paul Larden, Jr.; three grandsons and three granddaughters;...
Mr. Richard Irvin Davis
Apr 13, 2024
Richard I. Davis, 97, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Arthur "Art" S. West
Apr 11, 2024
Arthur "Art" S. West, 88, of Columbia, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born on September 26, 1935, in Columbia, he was a son of the late James R. West, Jr. and Helen Christine Stiefel West. Art joined the US Navy and while serving his country met the love of his life, Mary Jane Flynn West, in Long Beach, CA....
Mr. R. Moke Mcgowan
Apr 10, 2024
R. Moke McGowan, 74, a Columbia resident who served as senior marketing director and director of the state tourism department during Governors David Beasley and James Hodges administrations, died peacefully on April 10, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Pamela Lynne McGowan; brother, Frederick M. McGowan (Rosie) of Las Vegas, NV; nephew, Patrick...
Mrs. Christine Carol Janzen
Apr 9, 2024
Christine "Chris" Carol Janzen, 59, of Lexington, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 after a valiant, 4 year battle with cancer. She was born to the late Carl and Pauline (Darling) Martin on December 16, 1964, in Valparaiso, IN. She was a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and Columbia Bible College. Related to her schooling, she spent a summer teaching...
Bg (Ret) Marvin Ernest Mitchiner, Jr., Us Army
Apr 9, 2024
BG (Ret) Marvin "Mitch" Ernest Mitchiner, Jr., US Army, 81, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Marvin Ernest Mitchiner, Sr. and Hermione Seckinger Mitchiner. He was the loving husband of 62 years to Gayle Brand Mitchiner and devout member of St. David's...
Mr. Elmer Lindsey Driggers, Jr.
Apr 8, 2024
Mr. Elmer Lindsey Driggers, Jr., 69, of Elgin, died on Monday, April 8, 2024. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 o'clock on Thursday, April 11th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC.
Mr. Bobby Cole Catoe, Jr.
Apr 8, 2024
Bobby Cole Catoe, Jr, 66, of Columbia, died on Monday, April 8, 2024. Born January 24, 1958, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Bobby Cole Catoe, Sr. and Peggy Ann Taft Catoe. Bobby was a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration. He enjoyed cheering on Gamecock athletics,...
Mrs. Alma Irene Ortiz Mendoza
Apr 7, 2024
Mrs. Alma Irene Ortiz Mendoza, 45, of Columbia, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Bartow B. Gilbert, Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
Another fine Southern gentleman has joined the church triumphant. Bartow Bochette Gilbert, Jr. (Bartow, Bart, Blue, or BB) passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 after a brief illness. Bartow was born on July 5, 1947 in Vienna, Austria, while his father served in US Army after WWII. He was the son of the late Bartow B. Gilbert and Dorothy...
Mr. James Alexander Chontos
Apr 7, 2024
James Alexander Chontos, 96, originally of Mayfield Village, OH, and relocated to Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 7th. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Anne, with whom he had three daughters: Linda Anne Warner (Robert), Judith Anne Komorowski (Timothy C.), and Karen Anne Chontos. He was the loving grandfather of...
