Mr. Allan Edward Fulmer, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Allan E. Fulmer, Jr. (Bubba) passed away October 19, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on April 13, 1954 in Columbia to Allan E. Fulmer (Sr.) and Kathryn Fetner Fulmer. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, twin brother Henry Wayne Fulmer and sister Kathy Fulmer Helms (Craig). Services will be held at 1 PM October...
Mr. Robert Edward Lockhart
Oct 19, 2023
Robert Edward Lockhart, 50, of Columbia, died on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 14, 1972, he was a son of Geraldine Williamson Lockhart and the late Robert Harold Lockhart. Robbie graduated from Lower Richland High School where he played the saxophone in the band, became a member of the orchestra, as well as joined the...
Ms. Patricia Ann Lee
Oct 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Lee, 77, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born July 19, 1946, in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Johnson and Agnes Chavis Neese. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ms. Lee was employed by Hardee's, Wendy's, and several laundromats throughout the Columbia area. She...
Mrs. Patricia Gale Hixon
Oct 18, 2023
Our loving Mother, Patricia "Gale" Hixon went to be with our Lord on October 18, 2023. Born in Bristol, VA in August 1949, she was 74 years old. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Thelma R. Green Melvin, of TN. Gale was strong in the faith with the Lord and was a long standing member of...
Mrs. Carol Margaret Smith
Oct 17, 2023
Carol Margaret Smith, 77, originally of Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Blythewood, SC surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, on June 5, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Jack E. Hoadley and Dorothy Stoker Hoadley. Carol was the loving wife of 55 years to the late Philip Maurice Smith. She...
Mrs. Donna Nimmons Rose
Oct 17, 2023
Donna Nimmons Rose, 61, of Lugoff, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Born January 16, 1962, in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late James William and Mary C. McCoy Nimmons. Mrs. Rose was the matriarch of her family and a proud homemaker for many years. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially...
Mr. Leland Carroll Ruef
Oct 16, 2023
Leland Carroll Ruef passed away in Columbia on October 16, 2023. He was known as Lee by his family and a large community of loving friends. Lee lived a long and meaningful life characterized by leadership in business and the media industry and further elevated by service to his community and church. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, the son...
Mrs. Margaret "Meg" Leah White Dillard
Oct 16, 2023
Funeral services for Margaret Leah White Dillard "Meg" of Columbia, SC will be held at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Rd on Saturday, October 28 at 1pm with a private family service preceding. The family will receive friends after the memorial service in Thompson Hall at the church. Visitation will be on Friday, October 27 from 5pm – 7pm at...
Sfc Joseph T. Faiivae, Us Army (Ret.)
Oct 14, 2023
SFC Joseph Tusi Faiivae, US Army (Ret.), 75, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born in American Samoa on December 22, 1947, he was a son of the late Tusi Hunkin Faiivae and Apitale Asi Faiivae. Joseph married Gloria Petelo Faiivae on May 3, 1977, and following his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1988, they settled...
Mr. Joseph Alton Glenn, Sr.
Oct 14, 2023
Joseph Alton Glenn, Sr., 82, of Winnsboro, formerly of Columbia, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born in Jenkinsville, SC, on March 22, 1941, he was a son of the late William Arthur Glenn, Sr. and Letisha Caroline Stack Glenn. Mr. Glenn began his career with South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) at the age of 20 and devoted 35...
Mr. Jeffrey Watson Thore
Oct 14, 2023
Jeffrey Watson Thore, 62, of Columbia, died Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born August 18, 1961, in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of the late Pete Andrew Thore and Faye Watson Thore. Mr. Thore attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina and later earned his associate degree in paralegal studies from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina, and his...
Mr. L. M. "Mac" Bradshaw
Oct 13, 2023
L. M. "Mac" Bradshaw of Blythewood, SC, died peacefully in his home on October 13, 2023, with his loved ones at his side. Mac was born in Greeleyville, SC in 1932 to Piccola Guess and Ralph M. Bradshaw. He graduated from Clemson University in 1954 with a degree in Animal Husbandry and served in the US Army Reserves. He spent...
Mr. Hollie Gilbert Brooks
Oct 13, 2023
Hollie Gilbert Brooks, 88, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Born on September 11, 1935, in Fairfield County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Watson Cyril Brooks and Ada Catherine Crossland. Hollie attended high school in Columbia and was a self-employed taxi driver with Blue Ribbon Cab Company. He was a US Army veteran...
Mr. Donald Lee Purbaugh, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Mr. Donald Lee Purbaugh, Jr., 56, of Columbia, died on Friday, October 13, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mrs. Tamika S. Starks
Oct 11, 2023
Tamika S. Starks, 36, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Spartanburg, SC, on July 6, 1987, she was a daughter of Milton Smith and Sheila Renee Starks Frye. Tamika was a loving mother who loved her children dearly. She was a wonderful people-person and enjoyed fashion and make-up. Tamika was currently enrolled and set to receive...
Mr. James Kerry Wilsford
Oct 11, 2023
James Kerry Wilsford, 66, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. A private committal service for Mr. Wilsford will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Shirley Ann Skipper Melton
Oct 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Skipper Melton, 86, of Columbia, died Monday, October 9, 2023. Born November 19, 1936, in Horry County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Daniel A. and Cecil A. Creel Skipper. Mrs. Melton was the matriarch of her family and took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and homemaker. She was a member...
Mrs. Pamela Weaver Knight
Oct 8, 2023
Mrs. Pamela Weaver Knight, 71, of Columbia, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Ssg Eddie Howard Mims
Oct 7, 2023
SSG Eddie Howard Mims, 68 years of age and a proud retired Veteran of the U.S. Army, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 7,2023 with his family at his side. Born on Sept. 4, 1955 in Columbia SC, he was the son of Charles K Mims, Sr. (deceased) and Evelyn R. Drawdy Mims Burnett (deceased). He is survived by...
Mr. Bob Hickman
Oct 6, 2023
On Friday, October 6, 2023, James Robert "Bob" Hickman went home to make beautiful music and sing with the angels. He was 91. He was born in Centerville, Missouri, on New Year's Eve, 1931, to Dewey and Dixie Dunham Hickman, both educators. Dewey, who had been a Marine in World War I, had been in the first training class at...
