Mr. William Duane Grimes
Mar 24, 2023
William "Bill" Grimes, 64, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born on May 18, 1958, in Union City, Ohio, he was the son of John Harvey Grimes and the late Betty Jean Grimes. After graduating from Mississinawa Valley High School, Bill served his country as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. After serving in...
Mr Gary Milton Dowdey
Mar 24, 2023
Gary Milton Dowdey, 68, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away in his home on March 23, 2023. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina to parents Tillinghast (Tim) Morgan Dowdey and Maree Smith Dowdey, on May 14, 1954. Gary graduated from Dreher High School and received a degree in Machining and Fabrication from Midlands Technical College. Gary spent his career...
Mr. Gene Mills
Mar 22, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Randall Mills, 88, of Chapin, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Born in Chester County, SC, on February 9, 1935, he was a son of the late Emmitt and Lillian Blanchard Mills. Mr. Mills was a member of First Church of God and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was an avid Gamecock fan and retired after 33...
Mr. Larry Lee Massey
Mar 20, 2023
Larry Lee Massey, 73, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Born on October 24, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Leander Massey and Ada May Atkins. Larry is a graduate of Dentsville High School. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he gained experience...
Mr. Joel Christopher Barber
Mar 20, 2023
Joel Christopher Barber, 37, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Born on November 9, 1985, in Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of Debra Greene Barber and the late Donald Lee Barber, Jr. Joel graduated from Spring Valley High School and earned his associate degree from Midlands Technical College. He pursued a career as a certified...
Rev. Harold Reed Patteson, Sr.
Mar 20, 2023
Harold Reed Patteson, Sr. "Pat" was born in Jewell Ridge, VA, November 8, 1927. He was the son of the late Harry Thomas and Thelma Williams Patteson. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia "Patsy" Clayton Patteson; as well as their four children, Harold "Reed" Patteson (Marjorie), David Patteson (Beth), Cynthia Patteson, and Margaret Janaskie (Mike). Pat...
1Sg Mark H.L. Harr, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 19, 2023
America has lost another valiant, brave solider of the U.S. Army, 1SG (Ret.) Mark H.L. Harr with 26 years of service. This military solider was married to Joanne L. Harr for 44 ¾ years. Resulting in 4 children: Scott Allen Farwell, Heather Harr Bishop, Kelly James Farwell and Jedediah F.G. Harr (Predeceased of 22 years). Grandchildren: Spencer Bishop, Kaitlyn Dority,...
Mrs. Betty Steele Pope
Mar 19, 2023
Betty Steele Pope, 88, of Columbia, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mrs. Marcela Ybarra
Mar 19, 2023
Marcela Ybarra, 85, of Columbia, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The service for Mrs. Ybarra will be held at a later date. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Warren Todd Ferguson
Mar 16, 2023
William Todd Ferguson, 59, of Columbia, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC on May 23, 1963, he was a son of Sadie Gunter Ferguson and the late William Lewis Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was a graduate of Richland Northeast High School and took classes at the University of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College. He enjoyed reading,...
Mrs. Mary Warren Riley
Mar 15, 2023
Mary Warren Riley, 98, of Columbia, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mary was born January 24, 1925, in Allendale, SC, a daughter of the late Wade and Sadie Hammond Warren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, L'Artigue Riley; three sisters, Saranne Bryan, Georgia Stone, and...
Mrs. Peggy B. Ebert
Mar 12, 2023
Mrs. Peggy B. Ebert, 85, of Columbia, SC, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Peggy was born to Mrs. Frances Bell Dunton and Mr. Henry L. Dunton on March 9th, 1938 in Roanoke, VA. Aside from her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her brother, Henry L. Dunton Jr., and her daughter, Kelly L. Parker. Peggy is survived by...
Mrs. Heide Engelhardt Golden
Mar 11, 2023
Heide Rosa Engelhardt Golden, 81, of Columbia, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Born in Augsburg, Germany, on May 2, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Karl Friedrich Engelhardt and Anna Ida (Heilman) Engelhardt Hull. Heide Engelhardt Golden was born in Augsburg Germany during World War II along with her elder sister Ursula, younger sister Hanna and baby...
Mrs. Jean Zimmerman Beily
Mar 9, 2023
Jean Zimmerman Beily, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Born December 29, 1934, in Trevorton, PA, she was the only daughter of the late Adam and Madeline(McNinch) Zimmerman. Married for 66 years, she was the devoted and loving wife to Joseph James Beily. They settled in WIllow Grove, PA and lived there until they retired and moved to...
Mrs. Mary Jo Baldwin
Mar 9, 2023
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Mary Jo Baldwin, loving wife and mother of three, went to glory at age 84. Mary Jo was a disciple of Jesus Christ for over 65 years and in service to her Lord she taught English to Japanese people while in Okinawa, earned the Life-Time Membership Award as a volunteer at Baptist Hospital for 24...
Mrs. Eleanor Jenkins
Mar 8, 2023
Eleanor Palmer Jenkins, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born on October 29, 1948, in Ellenton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Frank Roy Palmer, Sr. and Christine Bradford Palmer. Eleanor was a devoted member of Northeast Wesleyan Church in Columbia. She was the wife of the late Charles Jenkins. Eleanor graduated from...
Mr. Jerry Richard Benedict
Mar 8, 2023
Jerry Richard Benedict, 77, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born October 5, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Louie Lee "L.L." Benedict and Ruby Cora Nance Benedict. Mr. Benedict was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Shakespeare...
Mr. Carl G. Bailey
Mar 6, 2023
Carl Bailey passed away on March 6, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born in Dawson County on August 5, 1937, and was a son of the late Ernest and Cora Waters Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a graduate of Dawson County High School and the University of Georgia. After living throughout the southeast as an executive with the Boy...
Mrs. Marjorie Appleton
Mar 4, 2023
Marjorie Ulp Appleton, 80, of Blythewood, SC went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2023, after a two year battle with cancer. Marjorie Kay Ulp was born on March 1, 1943, to Genie and Robert Ulp in Vienna, Ohio. Marjorie grew up on a farm with her twin sister Margaret, and three other siblings, where she cultivated the...
Mrs. Annie W. Stephens
Mar 3, 2023
Annie W. Stephens, 92, of Columbia, died Friday, March 3, 2023. Born May 9, 1930, in Conway, SC, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Letha Ammons Holt. Mrs. Stephens retired from the City of Columbia payroll department following more than 30 years of dedicated service. Prior to her decline in health, she was a member of Denny...
