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Mrs. Line Wilhelmina Andes

Mrs. Line Wilhelmina Andes

Jun 21, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Line Wilhelmina Piket Andes went to be with the Lord, in the presence of family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was 86. The world has lost a remarkable woman. Lineke, as Line was affectionately known, was born on January 24, 1937, in Naarden, the Netherlands, to the late Jacob Piket and Tine Machteld Berkhout....

Mr. Hunter James Burns

Mr. Hunter James Burns

Jun 21, 2023

Hunter James Burns, 20, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on February 4, 2003, he was the eldest son of Christopher Marshall Burns and Rebecca Landrum Burns. Hunter graduated from Lexington High School and pursued a career in the automotive industry. He most recently worked for Honda of Columbia. Hunter was a...

Mr. Jaime Juico Pineda

Mr. Jaime Juico Pineda

Jun 20, 2023

Jaime Juico Pineda, 76, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 20, 2023. Born on July 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Jose C. and Severina Juico Pineda. Born in the Philippines, Jaime migrated to the United States in 1983 with his beautiful wife of almost 53 years, Alice. He lived in New York until his retirement...

Mrs. Linda Carol Larose

Mrs. Linda Carol Larose

Jun 19, 2023

Linda Carol LaRose, 82, of Columbia, died Monday, June 19, 2023. Mrs. LaRose was born to Mr. Charles and Mrs. Norma Settle in Bristol, VA on March 31, 1941. In addition to her parents, Mrs. LaRose is preceded in death by her husband, James C. LaRose and her brothers, Howard Settle, Sam Settle, Wayne Settle, Bill Settle, and Jack Dempsey....

Mr. Donald Gary Jones

Mr. Donald Gary Jones

Jun 18, 2023

Donald Gary Jones, 70, of Columbia, passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born September 26, 1952 in Columbia, SC. He attended Eau Claire High School and graduated cum laud with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina. His first job was a CPA at Peat, Warwick, and Mitchell in Grenville, SC. He returned...

Mr. Robert Edward Humphreys, Sr.

Mr. Robert Edward Humphreys, Sr.

Jun 18, 2023

Robert Edward Humphreys, Sr. (Col. USAF, Ret.), widower of Betty Bellinger Humphreys, died June 18, 2023. Born on July 10, 1940, in Upper Darby Township, PA. He was the second child of Elizabeth Henderson Carlisle and Robert Willis Humphreys (Col. USAF, Ret.). He spent his early childhood in Wayne, PA, graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1958 and attended...

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Tarbrake

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Tarbrake

Jun 17, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Tarbrake, 90, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 17, 2023. Born on July 13, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Labdafsky. A hard worker, Betty worked as a dietary aide at the Columbia Baptist Hospital until her retirement at the age of 85. She will always be remembered...

Mrs. Zaida A. Hertan

Mrs. Zaida A. Hertan

Jun 15, 2023

Zaida A. Hertan, 83, of Blythewood, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines, on April 30, 1940, she was the oldest daughter of the late Rizalina Hollero and Jose Ma. Austria. Mrs. Hertan graduated from Pangasinan Provincial High School in the class of 1956. In 1960, she earned her BSBA in marketing from the University...

Mr. Henry Shaw, Jr.

Mr. Henry Shaw, Jr.

Jun 15, 2023

Following a battle with cancer, Henry Shaw Jr. died on June 15, 2023. Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife Judith (of 59 years), two sons Henry III of Seattle, and William Vogt (Deirdre) of Augusta, and four grandchildren, Harry, Abigail Grace, Helen Lucille, and Evelyn Marlow, and a sister Helen Shaw Davis. He was predeceased by his mother Helen...

Mr. Louis James Vanmansart

Mr. Louis James Vanmansart

Jun 15, 2023

Louis James "Jimmy" Vanmansart, 79, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 15, 2023. Born on August 9, 1943, he was the son of Louis J. Vanmansart, Sr. and Irene Haile Vanmansart. Jimmy will always be remembered for the love he had for his family. You could always find him watching drag racing or spending time outdoors while hunting deer...

Mrs. Rado Sloan Cobb

Mrs. Rado Sloan Cobb

Jun 14, 2023

Rado Sloan Cobb, 94, of Florence SC, formerly of Columbia SC, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born November 23, 1928, in Richland County to Washington Grover and Mamie Livingston Sloan. She was a loved and active member of Calvary Church in Florence, and was always a friend to everyone. Rado is survived by her children, John W. Cobb,...

Mr. Thomas Edwin Bennett

Mr. Thomas Edwin Bennett

Jun 14, 2023

Thomas Edwin Bennett, 95, of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born March 23, 1928, in Greer, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Grady O'Neal and Ella Ruth Wilson Bennett. Eddie was married to the late Aljean Henderson Bennett and father of the late Thomas "Tom" E. Bennett, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his...

Mr. John Patrick Magarian

Mr. John Patrick Magarian

Jun 13, 2023

John Patrick Magarian, 76, of West Columbia, passed away on June 13, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 29, 1947, to Leo and Mary Quinn Magarian in Manhattan, New York. John was survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Virginia Magarian. A true American, John proudly served his country in the United States...

Mr. Jack C. Bozeman, Sr.

Mr. Jack C. Bozeman, Sr.

Jun 11, 2023

Jack C. Bozeman, Sr., 84, of Cayce, died on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Born in Georgia, on August 10, 1938, he was a son of the late Willie Luke Bozeman and Annie B. Bozeman. Mr. Bozeman was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Army as a ranger. He did many tours in Vietnam...

Mr. George Gregory Clifton

Mr. George Gregory Clifton

Jun 10, 2023

George Gregory Clifton, 68, of Elgin, died Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born July 10, 1954, in Columbia, he was a son of the late George Ira and Mary Agnes Clark Clifton. Mr. Clifton was employed as a commercial fisherman for nearly three decades. His greatest love was being on the ocean, whether he was boating, fishing, crabbing, or working. When...

Mr. Stephen Roy Abbott

Mr. Stephen Roy Abbott

Jun 9, 2023

Stephen Roy Abbott, 44, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Munford, TN, died on Friday, June 9, 2023. Born in Memphis, TN, on March 7, 1979, he was a son of Alva Eugene and Paula Ann Abbott. He was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church in Arlington, TN. Stephen was a graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin where he...

Mrs. Josephine Margaret Shmaydey

Mrs. Josephine Margaret Shmaydey

Jun 9, 2023

Mrs. Josephine Margaret Shmaydey, 92, of Columbia, died on Friday, June 9, 2023. The graveside service for Mrs. Shmaydey will be held at 10 o'clock, Wednesday, June 14th, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9 until 9:30 o'clock, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm...

Mr. Robert B. West

Mr. Robert B. West

Jun 7, 2023

Robert "Bob" B. West, 85, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in North, South Carolina, on March 31, 1938, he was a son of the late Annie Clyde Wages and Felder West. Bob was the loving spouse for over 60 years to Keith "Bill" G. Norville. Together, they flipped houses and invested in multiple different properties....

Mrs. Barbara J. Matzner

Mrs. Barbara J. Matzner

Jun 6, 2023

Bobbi Matzner passed away on June 6, 2023, at age 78, surrounded by family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, surrogate mother and amazing educator, Bobbi had a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, curiosity and exploration, but for Bobbi, her family always came first. She was a world traveler who overcame many obstacles throughout her life. She was an incredible example of...

Ms. Marcia Knight

Ms. Marcia Knight

Jun 6, 2023

Marcia Smith Knight, of Blythewood, SC, passed away on June 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Darlington, SC to the late William Henry Smith and Nell Rose Smith. Marcia was predeceased by her sister, Sharon McElveen and Jo Anne Smith. Marcia leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her...

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