Col. George Boyleston Inabinet, Jr., Us Airforce (R)
Dec 4, 2023
Col. Inabinet was born in Bamberg, SC on February 16, 1935. He was the son of George B. and Leila Fersner Inabinet. He graduated from Bamberg High School and the University of South Carolina. Col. "Jaws" Inabinet began his military in 1957 enlisting in the SC Air National Guard. He later joined the US Air Force graduating from pilot training...
Mr. Leo Delane Ross
Dec 3, 2023
Leo Delane Ross, 87, of Columbia, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Blaney, SC, on July 6, 1936, he was a son of the late George and Mabel Monts Ross. Mr. Ross served in the United States Air National Guard from September 1954 to September 1994. During his service, he was called to active duty during the Berlin...
Mrs. Elizabeth Berry Mattox
Dec 3, 2023
Libby B. Mattox, 86, of Blythewood died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee Berry and Dessie Fulmer Berry. Libby was born on May 31, 1937 in Blythewood, SC. Libby is survived by daughter, Josie Mattox Heilman of Blythewood; grandsons, Chris Heilman (Hannah) and their daughter Willow and Josh (Courtney) Heilman and their...
Mrs. Geetha Anavankot
Dec 1, 2023
Geetha Anavankot, 52, of Elgin, died Friday, December 1, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Virginia W. Yoder
Dec 1, 2023
Mrs. Cynthia Virginia Whitener Yoder, 88 of Columbia, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born in Lincolnton, North Carolina, on April 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Shuford Whitener, Sr. and Eva Goforth Whitener. Virginia was a career military wife, homemaker, devout Christian and a dear friend to many. She was a faithful member of...
Mr. Hector Luis Santiago-Otero
Nov 30, 2023
Hector Luis Santiago-Otero, age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on November 16, 1938. He was the son of the late Jose Santiago and Elena Santiago-Otero. Mr. Santiago served in the United States Army for over 20 years, fought in the Vietnam war, and received many awards for his distinguished and...
Mr. Charles Edward Kelly, Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
Charles Edward Kelly, Jr., 73, of Blythewood, SC, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 30, 2023 with his loving wife Faye by his side. Mr. Kelly was born in Columbia, SC and was a son of the late Charles E. Kelly, Sr. and Susie Rogers Kelly. He retired from US Foods and was a member of Sandy Level...
Dr. James Park Ashley
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. James Park "Jimmy" Ashley, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Herndon Ashley; daughter, Margaret Nason Ashley; two sons, James Park Ashley, Jr. and wife, Lindsey Willis Ashley, Bryan Ellis Ashley and wife, Gibbon Miler Ashley; and three grandchildren,...
Mrs. Mary Alice "Mimi" Shinn
Nov 27, 2023
Mary Alice Shinn, lovingly known as Mimi since childhood, of Ridgeway, SC, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023. Born in Syracuse, New York, on February 26, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Walter A. Baird and Helen Teresa Nagy Baird. Survivors include her siblings, Thomas Baird and Beverly Armstrong; her children, Carl T. (Jean) Shinn; David J....
Mrs. Beverley "Bunny" Butler Hope
Nov 26, 2023
I, Bunny Hope, Age 92, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, surrounded by family. I was born to Anna Turner Butler and John Charles Butler on December 27, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC. We moved to Columbia, SC when I was 2. I attended Schneider Elementary and Hand Junior High School. At Hand, I was chosen as President of my...
Mr. Rushi Amitkumar Patel
Nov 26, 2023
Rushi Amitkumar Patel, of Columbia, died Sunday, November 26, 2023. The funeral service for Mr. Patel will be held privately. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Inez Grooms Tyner
Nov 25, 2023
Inez Grooms Tyner. 99, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Born in Gibson, North Carolina, on September 12, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Fred Grooms and Addie Parks Grooms. She was a longtime member of North Columbia Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Mrs. Tyner was the loving wife to Roy Joseph Tyner, Sr....
Mrs. Clara Maria Tribbey
Nov 24, 2023
Clara Maria Tribbey, age 76, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on November 24th, 2023 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband Patrick, children Jesse (Amber), Mark (Terry), and Crissy (Mark); grandchildren, Joshua, Kelsey, Alexander, Meredith, Madison, Emerson, Genevieve, and Kristin; and great-grandchildren, Steven, Sora, Ashlyn, AJ and Oliver. Clara was an amazing and...
Mrs. Marjorie Ballentine Price
Nov 23, 2023
Marjorie Ballentine Price, 83, of Columbia, died Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born July 2, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Wells Fulmer and Viola Blanche Epting Ballentine. Marjorie was a proud graduate of Columbia High School. She was the matriarch of her family and a proud homemaker. After her daughter Lorraine's 14th birthday, Marjorie decided...
Mr. David Lee Bell
Nov 21, 2023
David Lee Bell, 74, of Lugoff, was called home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after suffering from pancreatic cancer that spread to numerous other organs. Born in Williamsport, Indiana, on December 26, 1948, he was a son of the late William Bell and Leone Harrison Bell. David devoted his life to God and his family to the very end. David...
Mr. Goldie Lee Harmon
Nov 20, 2023
Goldie Lee Harmon, 89, of Elgin, died Monday, November 20, 2023. Born December 29, 1933, in Chapin, SC, he was a son of the late Johnnie Pressley Harmon, Sr. and Evelyn Alewine Harmon. Lovingly known as "Papa" to anyone who knew him, Goldie was always active in family, church and gatherings of friends. He was present at any family event...
Mr. Fred Kirby Trapp
Nov 19, 2023
Fred Kirby Trapp, 79, of Columbia, died Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born on November 15, 1944, in Columbia, he was a son of the late William "Pap" Trapp and Juanita Raines Trapp. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Trapp was the owner and operator of Northeast Glass and Door for over 40 years. He liked being outdoors, especially if given the...
Mrs. Betty Watkins
Nov 18, 2023
Betty Lou Watkins, 77, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Ft. Benning, Georgia, on July 10, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Buck and Katherine Mize Sisk. Mrs. Watkins was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church for many years where she helped look out for the grounds with her friend, Doris Strickland. She...
Mrs. Regina Walsh
Nov 17, 2023
Regina (Gina) Walsh, of Blythewood, passed away on November 17th, 2023. Born in Jamaica, New York, on July 31, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Delmato and Laura Giganti Delmato. The family's proximity to New York City gave Gina a deep appreciation of culture, art, music, and international cuisine (something which she later fostered within her own...
Mr. Jesús Mendez De Los Reyes
Nov 17, 2023
Jesús Mendez De Los Reyes, 42, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Tapachula, Mexico, on May 7, 1981, he was a son of Maria Elena and Antonio Mendez Lopez. Jesús enjoyed fishing, kayaking and worked in landscaping. He loved his family and was a very up and going man. He is survived by his wife, Vivi...
