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...
Mrs. Brenda Louise Roth
Apr 7, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Roth, 82, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born April 1, 1942 to the late Vyril Alfred Monk and Adeline Marie Monk in Lehigh County, PA. She is survived by her son-in-law, Anthony Cimino; granddaughter, Sophia Cimino, and lifelong friend and daughter-in-love Mary Browning Marek. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Dr. John Robert Monnier
Apr 6, 2024
Dr. John Robert Monnier, 76, of Columbia, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Born in Quincy, IL, on February 5, 1948, he was a son of the late John Edward and Bonnye Gayle Steimer Monnier. He grew up on a farm, the second of nine children in rural Basco, Illinois. John earned his BS in Chemistry from St. Ambrose College...
Mr. William Randolph Steadman
Apr 5, 2024
William Randolph (Randy) Steadman, 78, died suddenly on April 5, 2024, in Lexington SC. Randy was born in Columbia, SC, on December 23, 1945, to Walter and Ollie Steadman. After attending Eau Claire High School, he joined the Air Force. Throughout his life he enjoyed many passions… riding his motorcycles, restoring cars (especially antiques), shooting pool, baking oatmeal cookies, meeting...
Mr. Jimmy Charles Furtick
Apr 4, 2024
Jimmy Charles Furtick, 74, of Gaston, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in Lexington County, on December 27, 1949, he was a son of the late Claude Furtick and Violet Spires Furtick. Mr. Furtick was raised in Calhoun County and enjoyed working on cars, riding horses and spending time with his family. He was self employed in Roofing work...
Mrs. Betty Louise Bloom
Apr 3, 2024
Mrs. Betty L. Bloom, 93, of Columbia, SC, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She leaves behind her family, her church family, a host of co-workers, and friends made and kept throughout her long life. She was born in West Columbia, SC (formerly New Brookland) on April 29, 1930, the oldest daughter of the late Charles Henry...
Mr. Michael Doy Deaton
Mar 31, 2024
Michael Doy Deaton, affectionately known as Mad Dog, 71, of Irmo, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born in Buckhorn, Kentucky, on September 11, 1952, he was a son of the late Doy Deaton and Iris Jean Amis Deaton. Mr. Deaton graduated from Eau Claire High School and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina....
Mr. Furman Gibbs Raines
Mar 30, 2024
Furman Gibbs Raines, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born in Blythewood, South Carolina, on September 8, 1932, he was a son of the late James Ernest Raines and Evelyn Neeley Raines. He was the loving husband to Mrs. Reesie Mae Raines. He and Reesie shared a strong marriage of devotion and support to each other...
Mr. Jack Renato De Howitt, Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Columbia (formerly Camden) - A Celebration of Life for Jack Renato De Howitt, Sr. will be held Saturday, April 20th at 3:00 p.m. at Shives Funeral Home at 7600 Trenholm Rd. Ext. in Columbia. The family will receive friends following the service, as well as host a small reception. Mr. De Howitt died Saturday, March 30th. Memorials may be made...
Mr. Tobie Melvin Drucker
Mar 29, 2024
Mr. Tobie Melvin Drucker, 81, of Columbia, died Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born to the late Morris and Ida Belle Drucker in Denmark, SC on December 20, 1942. Tobie was a dedicated member of Beth Shalom Synagogue for 54 years. He loved his synagogue and his community dearly. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1975...
Mr. Albert N. Friend
Mar 28, 2024
Albert Nelson Friend, 79, of Elgin, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
