Mrs. Dorothy Cecilia Rennix
Sep 8, 2023
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of the Lord. "Thus, may, the work I have done speak for me, for heaven is a prepared place, for prepared people. Our beloved Dorothy Cecilia Rennix passed away suddenly on Friday,...
Mr. Larry Allen Baker
Sep 8, 2023
Larry Allen Baker, 76, of Columbia, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Born July 15, 1947, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Howard Arthur Baker and Eva Roberta Shealy. Larry will always be remembered for his service to others. His heart of sacrifice touched the lives of many who found themselves in need of a "helping...
Mr. Walter Glenn Brackin
Sep 7, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of Walter Glenn Brackin will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tony Meetze will officiating. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends at 11 o'clock in the Good Shepherd room of the church. Serving as pallbearers will be his nine grandsons....
Mr. Donald Edward Golightly
Sep 6, 2023
Donald Edward Golightly of Columbia, SC died Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 with his family at his side. Born January 9th, 1942 in Union, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Carlisle and Evelyn Gregory Golightly. He was a 1960 graduate of Columbia High School where he served as Student Body President and received the prestigious Bill Goudelock Scholarship....
Mr. Vladislav Shturm
Sep 5, 2023
Vladislav Shturm, 46, of Orangeburg, SC, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The graveside service for Mr. Shturm will be held at 11 o'clock, Friday, September 8th, at Beth Shalom Arcadia Lakes Cemetery, 1401 Arcadia Lakes Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 with Rabbi Hesh Epstein officiating. A livestream of the service may be seen by visiting his tribute page at ShivesFuneralHome.com....
Mrs. Barbara Brawley Quattlebaum
Sep 5, 2023
Barbara Ann Brawley Quattlebaum was born on April 12, 1933, to Bennie S. Brawley, Sr, and Nora Kind Brawley. She was the granddaughter of the late James and Blanche Faulling Kind and James Howard and Julia Adelsheimer Brawley. Barbara graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1951. She married the love of her life, Joseph Quattlebaum, on February 14, 1952....
Mr. Pedro A. Sepulveda, Iii
Sep 3, 2023
Pedro "Peter" Avilio Sepulveda III, 67, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 30, 1956, he was the son of Hilda Pacheco Sepulveda and the late Pedro Avilio Sepulveda, Jr. Peter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Peter graduated from Booker T. Washington High School...
Dr. Alfred F. Burnside
Sep 3, 2023
Alfred Flournoy Burnside, Jr. of Columbia died on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Born in Columbia on May 1, 1929, he was the son of Alfred Flournoy (Smiley) and Roberta Talbert Burnside. Alfred graduated from Dreher High School and Yale University before receiving his medical degree from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1952. Alfred completed his four-year fellowship in...
1Sg Malcolm K. Smith, Jr., Us Army (Ret.)
Sep 1, 2023
1SG Malcom K. Smith, Jr., US Army (Ret.), 75, of Columbia, died Friday, September 1, 2023. Born November 28, 1947, in Augusta, Maine, he was a son of the late Malcolm K. Smith, Sr. and June Lane Smith. He was a military veteran of 26 years, having served three tours of duty in Vietnam. 1SG Smith obtained numerous medals and...
Ms. Peggy Pugh Kelly
Aug 31, 2023
Ms. Peggy P. Kelly, 76, of Ocala, FL passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born April 7, 1947 in McColl, South Carolina to Alden F. Pugh, Jr. and Edna Martin Pugh, she was a graduate of Dreher High School in 1965 and attended Limestone College, and was a lifelong fan of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. She moved to...
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...
