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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
