Mrs. Tammy Ann Lindahl
Aug 30, 2023
Tammy Ann Lindahl, 65, of Elgin, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on December 15, 1957, she was a daughter of the late P.W. Mac Atkins and Thelma Shifflett Atkins. Tammy graduated from Harrisonburg High School (Class of 1976) and proudly served in the United States Army. While stationed at Camp King in Germany, she...
Mr. Joseph E. Chambers
Aug 30, 2023
Joseph E. Chambers, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born December 25, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leroy and Idell Chambers. Joe began his career in promotional sales for Dixie Specialty Company and eventually purchased the business and rebranded under the name Joe Henry Company. He would enjoy a successful...
Col. Ernest Leroy Ittner, Jr., Us Marine Corps Reserve (Ret.)
Aug 29, 2023
Colonel Ernest L. Ittner, Jr., United States Marine Corps Reserve (Ret), departed this life on August 29th, 2023 and joined the "Old Corps" who greeted him with a hearty "Semper Fi Marine, Welcome Aboard!" He was born on December 27th, 1929 in Wichita, KS, to Ernest and Opal (Crowder) Ittner who preceded him in death. He was a Boy Scout...
Mr. Robert Evans Kellam
Aug 29, 2023
Robert Evans Kellam passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on August 30, 2023. He dedicated his life to God and His Church serving as a deacon, a teacher, and the best example of a Christ filled life. He was born June 20, 1941, in Nassawadox, Virginia. He attended Onancock High School and then joined the National Guard. He graduated...
Mrs. Margaret Regina Canty
Aug 26, 2023
Margaret Regina Canty, 75, of Columbia, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Newberry, SC, on August 3, 1948, she was a daughter of George Crosson and Mamie Henderson Crosson. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Daniel (Dan) Canty; two daughters; aunt; and two brothers. The funeral service for Mrs. Canty will be held at 12 o'clock, Thursday, September 7th,...
Mr. Mike Spearman
Aug 25, 2023
Foyle M. (Mike) Spearman, 68, of Columbia, died on Friday, August 25, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 12, 1955, he was a son of the late Foyle Spearman and Mary Elizabeth Touchberry Spearman. His first fulltime job was with the City of West Columbia Fire and EMS department before his employment with Richland County where he worked as...
Mr. Damián Luis Planas
Aug 23, 2023
Damián Luis Planas, 76, of Arecibo, Puerto Rico passed away on August 23, 2023. Born in June 1947 to Damián Planas and America Reboyras, he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Education from the University of Puerto Rico. In 1979, Damián left his beloved birthplace in search of opportunity, building a new life for his family in Columbia,...
Mr. Larry Deon Smith
Aug 23, 2023
Larry Deon Smith,72, of Columbia, passed away on August 23, 2023. Larry was born November 16, 1950, about 20 minutes after his twin brother. He grew up in Lexington, SC, attended USC Columbia earning a degree in Computer Science, and spent 6 years in the National Guard at McIntire Air Force Base, receiving an Honorable Discharge. Larry had many diverse...
Mr. James Stephen Arpaia
Aug 22, 2023
James Stephen Arpaia, 88, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the home of his son in Columbia, SC. Born in New Haven, CT, on March 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Phyllis Naples Arpaia. Mr. Arpaia attended UCONN and worked as a Machine salesman and owner prior to his retirement. Once retired,...
Dr. Ronald William Maris
Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Ronald William Maris, 87, of Columbia, passed away on August 21, 2023. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 14, 1936, he was the eldest son of the late George William Maris and Opal Ollie Spicer Maris. He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Beth Troy Maris. Dr. Maris was a Professor Emeritus, researcher, author, and internationally renowned...
Mrs. Jane Worthy Rando
Aug 21, 2023
Jane Worthy Rando, 83, of Columbia, died Monday, August 21, 2023. Born in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late William Buford and Dorothy Faris Worthy and widow of Charles Robert Rando. A graduate of Columbia High School, Jane attended Columbia Commercial College, USC, Clemson University, and Midlands Technical College. She worked as a legal secretary with the...
Mrs. Susanne Halderman Hadley
Aug 21, 2023
Sue Hadley, 87, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, following a lengthy struggle with dementia. She was born on February 25, 1936, in Wooster, Ohio, to Joe and Blanche Halderman. Survivors include her husband, Ed; children, Valerie Reed (Mike), Todd Hadley (Karon), and Nathan Hadley (Aynsley). She is also survived by a brother, Dr. John Halderman of...
Mr. John Alexander Seaber, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
John Alexander Seaber, Jr., 88, of Blythewood, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC on April 6, 1935, he was a son of the late John Alexander Seaber, Sr. and Verona Legwin Seaber. Mr. Seaber was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University and a longtime member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He spent countless hours of...
Mr. John Allan Ferguson
Aug 20, 2023
John Allan Ferguson,75, of Ridgeway, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born on August 8, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Sidney Ray Ferguson and Marion Bowen Ferguson. John moved to Columbia with his family at the early age of five. He attended public schools in Columbia, graduated from AC Flora High School with class...
Mrs. Susan Adair Nelson
Aug 20, 2023
Susan Adair Nelson, 73, of Columbia, SC, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Born in Claremont, NH, on February 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice Turgeon Adair. Mrs. Nelson moved from Claremont, NH in 1995 to Columbia, SC. She enjoyed crafting, making quilts and was talented in jewelry making. Survivors include her daughters, Becky...
Mr. Jeffrey John Kososki
Aug 19, 2023
Jeffrey John Kososki, 49, of Columbia, SC passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Jeff was born on March 7, 1974, in Columbia, SC and was the son of John F and Carol (Hensel) Kososki. Jeff is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 19 years, Leah Staton Kososki; his daughter, Julia Mabry Kososki, who he adored; his...
Mr. John Anthony Fronczek
Aug 19, 2023
John Anthony Fronczek, 86, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 19, 2023. John grew up in Footedale, Pennsylvania, with his 12 siblings. He met his wife while serving in the US Army, they remained happily married for 56 years and raised seven children together. He went on to work at Lincoln Electric where he retired in 1999. After his wife "Dotty"...
Mrs. Gwendolyn Nancy Lovell
Aug 18, 2023
Gwendolyn Bigbee Lovell, 80 of Columbia, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born on September 6, 1942, in Salley, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Bigbee, Jr. and Margaret Gwendolyn Adams Bigbee. Gwendolyn was the loving wife of 41 years to Jimmy Ray Lovell. She graduated from AC Flora High School with class of...
Mr. Daniel F Leach
Aug 17, 2023
Daniel Frank Leach, 65, of Cayce, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Columbia. He was born to the late Frank and Alma Leach on October 16, 1957, in Columbia. Daniel grew up in the Olympia area of Columbia and attended Olympia schools in his younger years. He was a carpenter by trade and began building boats at a young age....
Mr. Charles William "Bill" Cox
Aug 15, 2023
Charles William "Bill" Cox, 89, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Born June 13, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of the late Clarence Eli and Clyde Castle Rook Cox. Mr. Cox was a graduate of Virginia Tech University where earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He enjoyed a career that spanned more than...
