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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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;...
