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...
Mr. Donald Keith Keever
Nov 17, 2023
Donald Keith Keever, 73, of Columbia, died on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Rock Hill, SC, on October 22, 1950, he was a son of the late Jack and Josie Keever. Don was a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. His career was spent in various sales capacities...
Mr. Brian Joseph Meyer
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Brian Meyer, 43, of Columbia, passed away on November 15,2023. He was born on December 6. 1979 at Lexington Hospital. He was the son of Glen and Margaret (Peggy) Meyer. He grew up in various cities due to his father's work. He lived in Poolesville, Maryland; Midland, Michigan; Cary, North Carolina, before finally moving back to Irmo in 1987....
Mrs. Sandra Zirkle Fortner
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Zirkle Fortner, 80, of Columbia, passed away on 15 November 2023. Born in Logan, West Virginia on 3 August 1943, she was the daughter of the late Herman Druie Zirkle and Lovada Ratliff Zirkle. She graduated from Huntington East High School in Huntington, West Virginia and continued her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University...
Mr. Howard Dorn Miller
Nov 15, 2023
Howard Dorn (Howdy) Miller, 83, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born on May 17, 1940 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Raymond Howard and Elizabeth Dorn Miller. Howdy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and starred in basketball at Clairton High School earning a scholarship to the College of William and Mary where he...
Mrs. Joyce R. Estridge
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Marie Rodgers Estridge, 87, wife of the late Furman Calhoun (F.C.) Estridge, Jr., passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. Born February 6, 1936, in Bethune, SC, she was a daughter of the late Emory Singleton Rodgers and Annie Mae Deese. She was a member of North Trenholm Baptist Church for over 50 years. There Joyce participated and volunteered...
Rev. Franklin Odell Jordan, Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
We proudly express the valedictory of Rev. Franklin Odell Jordan, Sr. He began his race on October 6, 1926 and finished on November 15, 2023, having fought the good fight and keeping the faith. There is now laid up for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give him on that day, and to all...
Mrs. Helen S. Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Helen S. Brown, 91, of Ridgeway, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born February 27, 1932, in Marmet, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Scragg and Blanche Stewart Scragg. She was a former member of St. James United Methodist Church and Union United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown was a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church where...
Mr. Robert Frederick Gay
Nov 14, 2023
Robert Frederick Gay, 77, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away November 14, 2023. Born in Morris, Minnesota, Bob grew up in a small prairie town, riding his bicycle all over, playing with his dog, and climbing over huge barn lofts with his friends. He was well loved by his parents—Clayton, a judge in town who taught Bob about a life...
Dr. John Freeman Hooker, Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
Dr. John Freeman (Booty) Hooker Jr, 82, of Columbia, died on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on May 10, 1941, he was the son of the late John Freeman Hooker and Katherine Tompkins Hooker. Dr. Hooker graduated from Dreher High School in 1959. He earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in 1963 thanks to a football...
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Neeley David
Nov 12, 2023
Dorothy Ann Neeley David, 91, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Richland County, South Carolina, on January 1, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Bill Neeley and Annie Coogler Neeley. Mrs. David was the loving wife of Leon Robinson David, which she married in 1947 at the tender age of 16. She and...
