Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Reid Ballentine
May 15, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Reid Ballentine, 75, of Blythewood, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born March 17, 1949, in Augusta, Georgia, he was a son of the late Arthur Eugene and Irma Birch Ballentine. Prior to his retirement, Ronnie was employed for over 31 years with the South Carolina Department of Transportation. He loved to spend his spare time outdoors, working...
Mrs. Patricia "Patsy" Tidwell Bowen
May 15, 2024
Patricia "Patsy" Tidwell Bowen, 86, of Columbia, wife of the late Donald Bowen, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born August 11, 1937, in Camden, SC, she was the daughter of Robert and Inez Croft Tidwell. Patsy was a devoted wife, mom, grandmama, and great mama. She was loved by all those that knew her. Patsy went to Dentsville...
Mr. Ted Raymond Dillard
May 14, 2024
Ted Raymond Dillard, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Leaksville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Vernie "Bunny" and Lena Dillard. Ted Dillard would tell you that his name was Ted, not Theadore, not Edward, just Ted. Raymond. Dillard. People would ask what he did, but the answer to that was...
Mr. William Joe Sims, Sr.
May 14, 2024
William "Bill" J. Sims, Sr. was born October 30, 1928, in Panama City, Florida. His adventurous life came to an end peacefully at Lexington Medical Center on May 14, 2024. He is survived by his two sons, David M. Sims, Sr. (Cynthia), William J. Sims, Jr. (Marjorie); and daughter, Bonnie Sims; five precious grandchildren, David Michael, Jr., Daphne Anna (Sean),...
Mr. Zackary Lane Clarkson
May 12, 2024
Zackary "Lane" Clarkson, 23, of Hopkins, SC, died Sunday, May 12, 2024. He is the eldest son of Zack "Chip" and Glenda Thomas Clarkson. Lane is a 2023 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Construction Science and Management. He graduated from Heathwood Hall in 2019. He is employed by Langston Construction of Piedmont, SC, as an Assistant Project...
Mrs. Dessa Turkett Beasley
May 11, 2024
Mrs. Dessa Beasley, widow of Thomas H. Beasley, Sr., was called to her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born Pearl Dessa Turkett on April 4, 1930, she was the youngest child of the late Joseph Elias Freshley Turkett and Mattie Pearl Simmons Turkett. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death...
Mr. Derek Joseph Joye
May 10, 2024
Derek Joseph Joye of Columbia, SC, passed away on May 10, 2024. Derek was born in Greenville, SC. His family relocated to Irmo, SC where he attended and graduated from Irmo High School, Class of 1988. While at Irmo High School, he formed lifelong friends that he has always cherished. Derek attended Coastal Carolina University and was a proud graduate...
Mrs. Laura Janie Marie Stegenga
May 10, 2024
Laura Janie Marie Dennis Stegenga, 46, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 19, 1977, she was the daughter of the late Patricia Ann Dennis. Laura was the loving wife of nearly 20 years to Robert "Bobby" Stegenga. Her life was devoted to her children and being a homemaker to her...
Mrs. Regina Bauer Shook
May 9, 2024
Regina Bauer Shook, "Mom", "Grandma" – sole survivor of her Kansas family of 14, passed from this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the age of 91. Regina and her twin brother, Gene were born February 22, 1933 in Delia, Kansas. Her life was best defined by her fervent work ethic, having experienced poverty and other effects of the...
Dr. Mark Judson Burns
May 8, 2024
Dr. (Mark) Judson Burns, 41, of Columbia passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born in Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC on December 6, 1982. He was baptized on December 26, 1982, at Fort Bragg and confirmed on May 18, 1997, at St. Paul Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Napoleon, Ohio. He was the son of John and Betty...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
