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Mr. Glenn E. Smith, Sr.
Jul 9, 2023
Glenn E. Smith, Sr., 72, of Pelion, SC, died Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born January 22, 1951, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Manley Leroy and Mary Louise Cook Smith. For the past two decades Glenn owned and operated GE Smith Painting. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially when he had the opportunity to go fishing or grill....
Mrs. Mildred N. (Mibbie) Rogers
Jul 8, 2023
Mildred N. (Mibbie) Rogers, 87, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born October 29, 1935, in Mullins, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Edgar and Bertha Ard Jones Norton. Mibbie was born and raised in Mullins, SC and later attended Columbia College where she earned a degree in business administration. She enjoyed a long...
Mr. James Ernest Christopher, Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
James (Jim) Ernest Christopher, Jr., 65, died on Friday, July 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 30, 1957, he was the son of the late James Ernest and Bettie Powe Christopher. Jim is survived by his wife Elisabeth Dunlap Christopher; children, Joseph Dargan McMaster and Eleanor Gourdin McMaster of Columbia; sister...
Mr. Coy Lee Reep
Jul 6, 2023
Coy Lee Reep, 68, of Columbia, SC, passed away on July 6, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on August 15, 1954, he was the son of the late Coy Reed Reep and Ruby Reep Ross. Bo, as he was affectionately known, was retired from Honeywell after many years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife of 50 years and his...
Mrs. Linda Jean Arment
Jul 6, 2023
(Mrs.) Linda Jean Arment, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Eatonville, WA, passed away 6 July 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born to Ruth and Alfred McKee in Tacoma, WA, on 1 March 1950. Her parents and her brother, Walter James McKee, preceded her in death. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Raymond F....
Mrs. Anita Rosemarie Cashdollar
Jul 6, 2023
Anita Rosemarie Cashdollar, 85, of Columbia, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. Mrs. Cashdollar was born in Germany and met her late husband, Glenn Francis Cashdollar, while he was stationed there in the US military. Following their marriage, they moved to the US and began their family. Mrs. Cashdollar was a graduate of Columbia College where she earned her bachelor's degree...
Mrs. Barbara Dianne O'Neal
Jul 5, 2023
Barbara Dianne O'Neal, 75, of Columbia, died on July 5, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mrs. Margaret Cherry Winegard
Jul 4, 2023
Margaret Cherry Alsbrooks Winegard, 81, of Columbia, wife of the late Raymond Milton Winegard, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Rice Estates in Columbia. Born March 18, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was a daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. Charlie Clifton Alsbrooks. Cherry was a graduate of North Greenville University and later earned her master's...
Mr. E. Randolph Shives Iii
Jul 4, 2023
Ernest Randolph Shives, III, 52, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born in Lincolnton, NC, on January 11, 1971, he was the son of Ernest Randolph Shives, Jr. and Teresa Sigmon Shives. He graduated from Lincolnton High School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, as did his son, Alexander. Randolph was a 1993 graduate of North Carolina...
Mrs. Mitsuko Elaine Henrick
Jul 2, 2023
Mitsuko Elaine Henrick, 92, of Columbia, SC, passed away July 02, 2023. Born on December 21, 1930 in Hokkaido, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shoitsuro Matsuba and Iwa Hirazuka Matsuba. While working at the VFW in Japan, Elaine met Francis Henrick, who was serving in the Untied States Army. The two were married on April 3, 1956....
Mr. David Vernon
Jul 2, 2023
David Glenn Vernon, 80, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born on July 5, 1942, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was the son of the late Thelma Holmes Vernon and Edwin Vernon. David was the loving husband of 50 years to Georgia Bencivengo Vernon. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, an occasional cigar, and was an avid Atlanta Braves...
Baby Boy Mcgown
Jul 2, 2023
Baby Boy McGown, infant son of Dr. Andrew Thomas McGown and Elizabeth Chak McGown died on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Plans will be announced by Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel.
Mr. Francois Mansour Asmar
Jun 25, 2023
Francois Mansour Asmar, 79, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born December 18, 1943, in Damascus, Syria, he was the son of the late Mansour Asmar and Olga Zaaroura Asmar. Francois was a loving husband, father, jedo (grandfather), and friend to many. He was profoundly proud of his Lebanese roots and his Maronite Church. Francois began his career with...
Mr. Michael Thomas Fox
Jun 24, 2023
Mr. Michael Thomas Fox, 49, of Columbia, died on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mr. Jack S. Bailey
Jun 24, 2023
Jack S. Bailey, 77, of Lancaster, SC, died Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born August 29, 1945, in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late William Bailey and Peggy Wilson Mitchum. Mr. Bailey was a Vietnam War veteran who honorably served his country for 12 years in the US Army. During his enlistment, he received many commendations for his...
Mr. Richard Daffan Melton
Jun 24, 2023
Richard Daffan Melton, 78, of Forest Acres, SC, died Saturday, June 24, 2023. Richard was the son of the late John Henry and Irene Melton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Melton, Susie Smith, and Mary Hagood; his brothers, Lonnie Melton, Walter Melton, and John "Junior" Melton; and his daughter's fiancé, Irvin...
Mr. Kevin Richard Mills
Jun 24, 2023
Kevin Richard Mills, 63, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023. Kevin was born to Bert and Beryl Mills on February 10, 1960, in England. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents. Kevin is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rosa Hinson Mills; his children, Sean and Stephanie; his grandchildren, Freya, Erin, and Knox; his...
Mrs. Janet Roslyn Martin
Jun 24, 2023
Janet Roslyn Lamont Martin, 97, was born July 23, 1925 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Roberta Lamont. Soon after graduating from Pittsfield High School in June 1942, Janet went to work for the General Electric Company in Pittsfield. It was there, that she met her husband, Air Force Major Stanley S. Martin when...
Mrs. Betty Jeanne Jones Huguley
Jun 22, 2023
Betty Jeanne Jones Huguley, 92, of West Columbia, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina on April 26, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Idus and Alice Sutton Jones. Betty was the loving wife to the late Bobby L. Huguley, Sr. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Columbia,...
Mrs. Janesa Harrell
Jun 22, 2023
Mrs. Janessa Harrell, 49, of Columbia, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
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