Ms. Lillian Frances Horan
Mar 1, 2026
Lilian Frances Horan of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1st. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, and is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and Steven (Rhonda) Bouknight; her grandchildren, Micaiah, Rubi, and Luke; and her daughter, Stacey Shuman. She is also survived by her stepchildren from her second marriage,...
Mr. Christopher Lee Johnson
Mar 1, 2026
Christopher Lee Johnson (Chris/CJ) was born October 14, 1991, in Indianapolis. From the very beginning, he lived with a full heart and an even fuller capacity to love. Chris loved big — and he loved out loud. He loved his firefighter brothers, standing shoulder to shoulder in a calling built on bravery and trust. He loved family gatherings with his...
Ms. Mary Louise Cooper
Mar 1, 2026
Mary Louise Cooper, 79, of Blythewood, formerly of Baltimore, MD, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born in Chase, MD, on April 13, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Purnell Sedgwick and Helen Lovely Cooper Pitts. Ms. Cooper spent her career caring for others in her beloved profession of Nursing. Outside of work and before her health decline,...
Mrs. Il Ye Yoo
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Il Ye Yoo, 90, of Blythewood, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born in Seoul, Korea on May 15, 1935, to the late Yang Soo Kim and Mang Soon Shin, Mrs. Yoo was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and follower of Christ. Mrs. Yoo is survived by her husband, Bong Yoo; son, Kwang Chul Yoo (Soon...
Mr. Colton James Harman
Feb 28, 2026
Colton James Harman, 24, of Columbia, completed his earthly race while participating in the Greenville Half Marathon on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 19, 2001, he was the beloved son of Gary Duane Harman and Nikki Lee Lukas Harman. Colton graduated from Blythewood High School as a member of the Class of 2020 and...
Mrs. Marcia Wells Jacocks
Feb 27, 2026
Marcia Wells Jacocks, 88, of Columbia died on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born on July 13, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell Preston Wells and Hildegarde Ewart Wells. She spent her formative years in Denton, Texas, where she began to cultivate her love for learning and literature that would guide her throughout her life....
Ms. Joyce Hicks English
Feb 27, 2026
Affectionately known to her loved ones as "Sissy," passed away peacefully, surrounded by those she loved, on February 27. She was the beloved daughter of Furman Richard Hicks and Joy Huff Hicks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her treasured brother-in-law, Dwane Kirkland; and a niece she loved as a daughter, Toni Kirkland Day. She cherished her upbringing...
Mr. David Colie Brazell, Sr
Feb 26, 2026
David Colie Brazell, Sr., 73, of Gilbert, South Carolina, died on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born on February 26, 1953, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Colie and Margaret Brazell. Mr. Brazell worked in grocery retail sales for BI-LO, Piggly Wiggly, and Winn Dixie. He enjoyed gardening and going on car rides with his dog. Survivors include...
Mr. Robert Clark Hargreaves
Feb 23, 2026
Robert Clark Hargreaves, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 79, in Columbia, South Carolina. Bob was born on January 2, 1947, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to the late Robert Rockwood Hargreaves and Marion Arline (Clark) Hargreaves. Bob lived in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Michigan before eventually settling in South Carolina. He attended...
Mr. Joel R. Barnes
Feb 23, 2026
Joel R. Barnes, 90, of Columbia, SC, died on Monday, February 23, 2026. Born on April 16, 1935, in Platteville, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Samuel and Marion Cordingly Barnes. Joel spent his formative years in Platteville, Wisconsin, where he developed a passion for engineering and a love for the outdoors. He pursued his academic aspirations at...
Mrs. Sara Louise White
Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Sara Louise Drennan White, 87, of Elgin, died on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born on August 27, 1938, in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Drennan and LeNora Louise Beaufort Drennan. She is survived by her son, Kyle David White; grand-daughter, Kylee Browning; and great-grandchildren, Natalie Kimber Browning and Eli Cartier Wilson. In addition to...
Mr. William Dennis Beckham
Feb 21, 2026
William Dennis Beckham, a.k.a Dink/Dinky, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after an extended battle with Parkinsons Disease. Dink was predeceased by his father, Richard Dewitt Beckham: his mother, Nina Vivian Calvitt Beckham Sharpe; and his brother, Wayne Beckham. He is survived by his nephew, Jason Wayne Beckham (Paola); his niece, Jennifer Kleine; & his three great...
Mrs. Leone "Oney" Mae Smith Phillips
Feb 20, 2026
Leone "Oney" Mae Smith Phillips, 89, of Lexington, SC, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, February 20, 2026. Born on April 8, 1936, in Muncy, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Admiral Raymond Smith and Georgia Murphy Smith. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Phillips was the owner of Three Fountains Skating Rink in West Columbia...
Mrs. Barbara Orr
Feb 19, 2026
Barbara Sellers Orr, 82, of Blythewood, left the arms of her loving family and entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Anderson County on August 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Horace Edwin Sellers and Paralee Orr Sellers. In the words of her adoring husband, Sam, Barbara was his...
Mrs. Deborah Blume Desso
Feb 19, 2026
Deborah (Debbie) Blume Desso, 77, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC on October 31, 1948, she was the daughter of John William (Buddy) and Dorothy Martin Blume. Debbie spent many years as an elementary school teacher at J.W. Arnold Elementary and then retired to take care of her family home and travel...
Mrs. Betty Blume Lomas
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Blume Lomas, 95, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on May 11, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Allie Richard and Janie Mattox Blume. Mrs. Lomas was a charter member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church where she was active in the UMW and the annual Country Store. Her career...
Ms. Billie Jones
Feb 18, 2026
Ms. Billie D. Jones, 85, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Ms. Kim Marie Mcquiston
Feb 18, 2026
Ms. Kim Marie McQuiston, 66, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mr. Curtis Russell Jones
Feb 17, 2026
Mr. Curtis Jones passed away on February 17, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Curtis was the son of Patricia and Randy Jones. He graduated from Richland Northeast High School and went on to build a lifelong career constructing homes throughout the Columbia area. Through his hard work and craftsmanship, he...
Mr. Ernie E Peake
Feb 17, 2026
Edward Ernest "Ernie" Peake, 78, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in West Columbia, Ernie was the beloved son of the late Robert "Red" Peake and Virginia Powell Peake. A lifelong resident of his hometown, he built a life centered on family, friendship, and community. Ernie dedicated more than 24 years of service to...
