Mr. Robert Edward Clark
Feb 7, 2023
Robert Edward (Eddie) Clark, 69, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 16, 1953, he was a son of the late Lewis and Thelma Kelly Clark. After graduating from Keenan High School, Eddie chose to enlist in the United States Military. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps,...
Mr. Thomas Walter Matthew Armes
Feb 5, 2023
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Sons of God (Matthew 5:9) Thomas Walter Matthew Armes was a peacemaker and Son of the Most High throughout his short time on this earthly plane. Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on November 3, 2003, he spent a bit of time in the NICU, which was a harbinger of his...
Mr. Robert Hayward Wheeler
Feb 4, 2023
Robert H Wheeler was born in Bridgewater Massachusetts to Rodney Wheeler and Sara Dunphe Wheeler on March 31, 1925. He was raised in Stratford, Connecticut graduating from Stratford High, and then completing his education with a degree from Lehigh University. Mr. Wheeler was part of the "greatest generation" having served in the Air Force in World War Two as a...
Mr. Corey Lee-Ancel Smith
Feb 2, 2023
Corey Lee-Ancel Smith, 41, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 24, 1982, he was a son of Edward Michael Smith and Linda Miles Hendrix. Corey was a true outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented tattoo artist and held a black belt in karate. Corey pursued a...
Mrs. Lorraine Jorge
Feb 2, 2023
Lorraine Frances Jorge, 92, of Vero Beach, Florida, died peacefully at her home Thursday, February 2, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Lorraine was born to the late Stanley and Francis Koniezna Grochowski in 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father passed away when she was 11 years old. When she was 16, she dropped out of Patapsco High School...
Mr. Clifford Thomas Tucker
Feb 1, 2023
Clifford Thomas Tucker, 82, of Lugoff, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Richland County on February 27, 1940, he was the devoted son of the late Claude R. and Essie R.Tucker. Mr. Tucker was in law enforcement for 42 years, including service at Forest Acres Police Department and Chief of Public Safety at the SC Department...
Mrs. Paulette Knotts Rowell-Rickenbaker
Jan 30, 2023
Paulette Knotts Rowell-Rickenbaker, 80, of Columbia, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Columbia, SC, on March 26, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Paul Jones Knotts and Jane Elizabeth Tyler Knotts. Mrs. Rowell was a longtime member of Park Street Baptist Church and recently St....
Sfc Ted Stephen Nimmons, Us Army (Ret.)
Jan 30, 2023
SFC Ted Stephen Nimmons, US Army (Ret.), 78, of Columbia, died Monday, January 30, 2023. Ted was born on January 5, 1945, in Anderson, SC. Ted was a US Army veteran who honorably served his country for over 20 years. While in the military he was stationed in Germany, where he met and fell in love with his wife. They...
Mr. James Robert Martin
Jan 29, 2023
James Robert Martin, 52, left this world to join his Heavenly Father on January 29, 2023. James was born July 8, 1970 to his beloved mother, Bonnie Creech Martin. He lived most of his life in Columbia, SC but also spent time living in Nebraska and Colorado. Jay graduated from Irmo High school and obtained a Bachelor of Science in...
Mr. Laxton Wayne Hinson
Jan 28, 2023
Laxton Wayne Hinson, 80, of Columbia, SC died Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Laxton was born to the late Mr. Crawford Hinson and Mrs. Margaret Doares on September 13, 1942 in Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Hinson is survived by his two sons, Steven Hinson (Kim) and Jeffrey Hinson (Virginia); his grandchildren, Brianna Hinson, Brian Griggs, Brandon Gibson, and Courtney Hood (Stancil);...
Mrs. Claire Sydelle Breger
Jan 27, 2023
Claire Sydelle Weiss Breger, 89, of Columbia, died in Asheville, NC, on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born in New York, NY, on May 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Mordecai and Elsie Weiss. Mrs. Breger was raised in Miami Beach, FL where she met and married her husband of 65 years, the late Dr. Gerald Breger. They...
Mrs. Alma Hernandez
Jan 24, 2023
Alma Yaneth Hernandez Monroy, 56, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born October 17, 1966, in Santa Rosa Las Flores, Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Luis Hernandez and Narcisa Monroy. Alma Hernandez was mostly known by "China". She loved taking care of her plants, always willing to help anyone, taking care of her family and loved...
Mr. Maurice Hall
Jan 24, 2023
Maurice "Reece" Hall, 93, of Columbia, died, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 o'clock, Saturday, February 4th at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends and host a reception following the Celebration of Life at the funeral Home. Reece was born December...
Mrs. Evelyn Hall Thames
Jan 23, 2023
Evelyn Hall Thames, 86, of Blythewood, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, with her sister by her side. Evelyn was born in Richland County, SC, and a daughter of the late Henry Elton Hall and Mary Sturkie Hall. She grew up in Blythewood and graduated from Blythewood High School. Evelyn accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at...
Miss Amy Sayoko Hatch
Jan 23, 2023
Amy Sayoko Hatch, 30, of Columbia, died Monday, January 23, 2023. Born May 28, 1992, in Columbia, she is a daughter of Shinjiro and Tresa Dowling Hatch of Columbia. When she was not working, Amy loved to be adventurous and live life to the fullest. Her free spirit led her on many travels. Amy enjoyed beach and river trips, swimming...
Mrs. Janie Beatrice Williams Jackson Montgomery
Jan 22, 2023
Janie Beatrice Williams Jackson Montgomery, 72, of Elgin, South Carolina, passed away on January 22, 2023. Born in Laurens, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Beatrice Byrd Williams and the late David Lent Williams, Sr. Janie was a humble servant of God and lived her life serving our Savior and sharing the love of Christ. A caring, Godly woman,...
Mrs. Elsie Ruth Becknell Legrande
Jan 22, 2023
Elsie Ruth Becknell LeGrande, 93, was greeted home by Jesus Christ on January 22, 2023. Elsie, as she preferred to be called, was born in Columbia, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Lawrence Erskin Becknell and Cora Lee Davis. She was a graduate of University High School in 1946. She was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church in...
Mr. Robert Roper Crouch
Jan 21, 2023
Robert Roper Crouch, beloved son, husband, brother, cousin, and friend passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. A witness to the resurrection service will be held Thursday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC, with visitation in Jackson Hall following the service. Reverend David H. Lauten will be officiating. The only son of Perry...
Mr. Dolphus Lavoy Weaver
Jan 19, 2023
Dolphus Lavoy Weaver, 78, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 19, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally. Burke Mortuary in Maiden, North Carolina will announce further plans.
Mrs. Erma Wessinger Kaminer
Jan 19, 2023
Erma Wessinger Kaminer, 98, of Irmo, died Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born July 30, 1924 in Lexington, SC, she was a daughter of the late Walter Webster and Pansy Corley Wessinger. For more than 60 years, Mrs. Kaminer assisted her husband in the daily operation of Kaminer Heating & Cooling. She wore many hats in the HVAC business, but was...
