Mr. James Richard Zimmerman
Mar 29, 2023
James Richard Zimmerman, 93, of West Columbia, SC, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, following a lengthy illness, on March 29, 2023. Born on March 28, 1930 in Dayton, OH, James was the son of the late Ralph and Bertha (Gibson) Zimmerman. He and his beloved wife and best friend, Carolyn (Foster Poole), shared 56 years of marriage. Jim...
Mr. Jon Wefel Monroe
Mar 29, 2023
Jon Monroe, a beloved brother and friend, passed away on March 30, 2023, at the age of 66. Born on November 10, 1956, Jon was known for his fun-loving nature, his infectious humor, and his unwavering loyalty to his loved ones. Growing up in South Carolina, Jon had a passion for wrestling and became the 126 lb South Carolina State...
Ms. Connie M King
Mar 28, 2023
Connie M. King, 82, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina (SC). She resided, in Columbia, with her daughter, Karen, for the past six years. Born March 27, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M." Jack" Kimler and Louise Sutter Kimler. Connie grew up on the family farm in...
Msg Jerry Clarence Miller, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 27, 2023
Jerry Clarence Miller, 84, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Born in Elkhorn, West Virginia, on June 9, 1938, he was a son of the late Garnie Miller and Ethel Roark Miller. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After selflessly serving a total of 27 years, he retired as a Master Sergeant. Following...
Mr. Charles Louis Rogers
Mar 26, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Louis Rogers, 88, of Columbia, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born August 23, 1934, in Marion County, SC, he was the son of the late Robert and Emma Meggs Rogers. He attended Marion County schools and later Clemson University. He was employed for over 28 years with Dixie Electronics prior to starting his own electronic systems contracting business,...
Mr. Joe Frank Sellers
Mar 25, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Joe Frank Sellers of Newport, TN, son of the late Arthur Sellers and Ruby Sellers Howell, passed away at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Sellers; his daughter, Deborah Craig of Heath Springs, SC; his son, Eric Sellers of Fayetteville, NC; his granddaughter, Brittany Craig of Heath...
Mrs. Anita Crapps Fairey
Mar 24, 2023
Anita Crapps Fairey, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born on January 14, 1937, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Drova G. Crapps and Margaret T. Crapps. Mrs. Fairey was a lifelong member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. Mrs. Fairey was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and retired as an...
Mrs. Maggie Louise Taylor
Mar 24, 2023
Maggie Louise Taylor, 74, of White Oak, died peacefully in her home on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a long and amazingly courageous battle with cancer. Born in Winnsboro, SC, on May 29, 1948, she was a daughter of the late H.C. Belk and Pearline Branham Belk. The oldest of seven, our family called her the 'General.' There wasn't a...
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...
