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...
Mr. Ralph Wayne Deltenre
Aug 15, 2023
Mr. Ralph Deltenre, 90, of Columbia, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Yvonne "Bonnie" Roueche Schneider
Aug 14, 2023
Yvonne "Bonnie" Marie Roueche Schneider, 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, in the assisted living center at Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West Columbia. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the only child to late Lawrence B. Roueche and Marie Forester Roueche. In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband of nearly...
Mr. James Jay Heffelfinger
Aug 12, 2023
Mr. James Jay Heffelfinger, 68, of Columbia passed away August 12, 2023. Born on September 10, 1954, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, he is the son of the late Rodman Wandermaker Heffelfinger and Charlotte Armstrong Heffelfinger. Jim was the loving husband of over 40 years to his wife, Sang Nam Chong Heffelfinger. Jim was a proud member of the United States...
Mr. Michael Duane Blackwell
Aug 10, 2023
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Michael Duane Blackwell, devoted husband and father of two beloved sons, died at his home in Irmo, SC. He finished the race God had set before him and met his Savior face-to-face preceding in death his loving wife of 53 years, Delaine Price Blackwell, his elder son and wife, Christopher Michael and Jessica Marin Blackwell...
Mrs. Eloise Oates Todd
Aug 9, 2023
Eloise "Lisa" Oates Todd, 75, of Columbia, SC, was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Anderson, SC on February 14, 1948, to the late Thomas McKee Oates and Eula Young Oates. A native of York County, SC, Lisa graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1966 and graduated in 1969 from Winthrop...
Mr. Harry Black Gregory, Sr.
Aug 9, 2023
Harry B. Gregory, Sr. of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born August 11, 1936, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William C. and Jessie V. Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a US Army Reserves veteran and was honorably discharged after receiving the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was a 1961...
Mrs. Flo Bowen Mack
Aug 7, 2023
Flo Bowen Mack, 95, of Columbia, SC, died Monday, August 7, 2023. Born July 24, 1928, in Columbia, she was the only daughter of the late Edwin and Myrtle Elizabeth Bowen. Mrs. Mack was raised in Columbia and resided in Johnston, SC, where she raised her family. She was a true matriarch of her family and devoted her life as...
Mr. Harry Stewart Aleshire
Aug 6, 2023
Harry Stewart "Stu" Aleshire, a beloved husband, father, and community member, died peacefully in his sleep on August 6, 2023, at the age of 85 in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in May 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the cherished son of the late Harry Scott and Erah Obenshain Aleshire. Stu's journey through life was marked by a commitment to...
Mrs. Linda Louise Garrison Fulmer
Aug 6, 2023
Linda Louise Garrison Fulmer, a devoted and beloved "Nanny," mother, sister, aunt and friend to many, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from complications due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Linda came into this world on February 2, 1943, the second of three daughters born to Joel and Sara Garrison. She grew up in Columbia, and spent her childhood getting...
Mr. Charles Edward Tucker
Aug 6, 2023
Charles Edward Tucker, age 78, passed away on August 6, 2023. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S.C., Sunday, August 13, at 2:00 pm. with the Reverend Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas and the Reverend Bryan Bult officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation following the service in...
