1Sg Paul Terry Daniels, Us Army (Ret.)
Jun 4, 2023
1SG Paul Terry Daniels, US Army (Ret.), 77, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born August 20, 1945, in Bayshore, California, he was a son of the late Paul Jones and Betty Vaughn Daniels. 1SG Daniels honorably served his country for more than 22 years until his retirement in 1989. During his enlistment, he received many commendations,...
Mr. John Bradley Hentschel
Jun 3, 2023
John Bradley Hentschel, 66, of Columbia, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Queens, NY, on March 28, 1957, he was the oldest son of the late John Michael Hentschel and Lillian Virginia Van Volkenburgh. Mr. Hentschel was a member of NorthStar Christian Center and served in the United States Air Force from 1978-82. He attended Clemson University from...
Mrs. Mary Ellen Gantt
Jun 1, 2023
Mary Ellen Gantt, of Columbia, SC, passed away on June 1, 2023. Mary Ellen was born on July 22, 1944, to Hollis Hurst and Vera King Hurst and proceeded in death by her parents and beloved brother, Hollis Hurst. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Steven Amos Gantt. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Chesterfield High School,...
Mr. Keith Wilson Hommel
May 31, 2023
Mr. Keith Wilson Hommel, 68, of Batesburg, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. George Edwin Seastrunk, Jr.
May 31, 2023
George (Edwin) Seastrunk, Jr., 56, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 26, 1967, he was the son of the late George Edwin Seastrunk, Sr. and Rhonda Lathrop Seastrunk. Edwin was a graduate of Richland Northeast High School and employed in the family business, Seastrunk Electric, for over 40 years. Survivors include his...
Mr. Walter Henry Jones, Jr.
May 30, 2023
Walter Henry Jones, Jr. (Sonny) went to Heaven on May 30th, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born January 11, 1940, in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Walter Henry Jones, Sr. and Beulah Colvin Jones. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Randall Troy Jones (died at age 5 with leukemia); his brothers,...
Mr. Larry Napoleon Cook
May 30, 2023
Larry Napoleon Cook, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born January 11, 1940 in Winnsboro, SC, the son of the late John Wesley Cook and Minnie Mae Trimnal. He was the brother of Gurnie, Wayne, and Patricia. He served a mission in London, England, and remained a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Miss Lillian Claire Nichols
May 29, 2023
Lillian "Lilly" Claire Nichols, 20, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally. Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home in Louisville, Kentucky to announce further plans.
Mr. Murray Guinn Benton
May 29, 2023
Murray Guinn Benton, 80, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 in Columbia, SC. He was born in February 21, 1943, in Bradenton, FL to the late William Woodson and Leitha Guinn Benton. Murray grew up in Arcadia, Florida and was a member of the Desoto County High School Class of 1961. He attended St. Leo College in St. Leo,...
Mrs. Edwina Ann Carns
May 29, 2023
Edwina Ann Carns, 79, of Columbia, died Monday, May 29, 2023. Born November 2, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Rose Falbo White. Mrs. Carns was a graduate of The University of South Carolina where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1979 and in 1992 she completed her...
Mrs. Susan Nelson
May 28, 2023
Susan Randall Nelson, 77, of Panama City, Florida passed away May 28, 2023, of a stroke while battling cancer in Columbia, South Carolina. Susan was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1946. Her family lived in many places, spending most of her childhood in Houston,Texas. She graduated from Bellaire High School in 1964, and then from the University of Texas...
Dr. Iris M. Elfenbein
May 28, 2023
Iris M. Elfenbein, August 24, 1933 - May 28, 2023. The daughter of Edna (Schrank) and Irving G. Meltzer, Iris grew up in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, lived her early married years on Manhattan's Upper East Side, raised her daughters in northern New Jersey, and then moved to Washington, DC (her dream city), Kansas City, and back to...
Dr. Calvin Williams Todd
May 26, 2023
Dr. Calvin Williams Todd, 76, of Columbia, SC, was called to his eternal home on May 26, 2023. He was born in Gastonia, NC on October 13, 1946, and was the son of the late Charles Bonner and Jean Williams Todd. As a 1969 graduate of Erskine College, Calvin received the H.M. Young Ring. He earned a Master of Divinity...
Mrs. Brenda Padgett Bush
May 24, 2023
Brenda Padgett Bush, 72, of Columbia, gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Born May 26, 1950, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Laury Whitman and Virginia Livingston Padgett. Brenda served her community through her work as a Registered Nurse at Baptist Medical Center for over 38 years. A devout Christian, she attended Hope Baptist Church....
Mrs. Mary Jo Shirley
May 22, 2023
Mary Jo Shirley, 77, of Columbia, died Monday, May 22, 2023. Born September 14, 1945, in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of the late Edward Duncan and Vada Lee Stephenson Tarrants. Mrs. Shirley was the proud wife of a US Air Force retiree and had the unique opportunity to travel and live throughout Europe during his enlistment. She retired...
Mrs. Wendy Ann Cimino
May 20, 2023
Wendy Ann Cimino, 45, of Columbia, SC, passed away on May 20, 2023. Wendy was born February 9, 1978, to Brenda Roth. She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Cimino, daughter Sophia Cimino, mother Brenda Roth, father-in-law Nick Cimino, sister-in-law Meredith Cimino Dunbaker, brother-in-law Cory Dunbaker and lifelong friend and sister-in-love Mary Browning Marek. She was predeceased by her...
Capt. Albert Addison Frink
May 18, 2023
Capt. Albert Addison Frink, 103, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1919, he was a son of the late Horace Everett Frink and Louise Alberta Johnson. His 103 years of life were adventurous and lived to the fullest. Capt. Frink was the loving husband to the late Rigmor Josefine Frink,...
Ms. Karen Epting Hartness
May 16, 2023
Karen E. Hartness, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born September 20, 1963, a daughter of Richard and Minnie Epting. Karen was a graduate of Columbia High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from The University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Karen enjoyed being a nurse for over 20 years and loved...
Mr. Eldon Dewight Steele
May 15, 2023
Mr. Eldon Steele, 92, of Columbia, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service for Mr. Steele will be held at 1:00 o'clock, Wednesday, May 20, 2023, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 100 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the narthex. A private graveside service will be held at...
Mrs. Mary Givens Newton
May 13, 2023
Mary Givens Newton, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born February 15, 1925, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Boyd and Mildred Cleo Byrd Givens. She retired in 1986 after a career that spanned nearly three decades with the federal government. Mrs. Newton was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist...
