Mikell von Kolnitz Stribling
Mar 25, 2026
Mikell von Kolnitz Stribling, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2026, at Rice Estates in Columbia. She is survived by her husband Hal Dillard Stribling; a son, David Sloan Stribling of New Jersey and a daughter, Alice Mikell Stribling of California. She is also survived by her brothers, Henry von Kolnitz, Jr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Jenkins Mikell...
Nellie B. Jayroe
Mar 25, 2026
Mrs. Nellie Baker Jayroe, 91, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on October 1, 1934, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Nita Baker. Nellie lived a life defined by strength, love, and deep faith. Raised in humble circumstances, she never let hardship shape her limits. After losing her first husband,...
Dawson Stokes "Buck" Jones
Mar 24, 2026
Dawson Stokes “Buck” Jones of Cayce, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was the son of the late Boyce C. and Theola Merchant Jones of Saluda. A graduate of Brookland Cayce High School and Palmer College, he also attended the University of South Carolina. He retired from Thomas & Howard Company, Inc....
Richard Harris Dickens Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
Richard Harris Dickens, Sr. passed peacefully on Monday, March 23. Born on July 20th, 1943, he was the son of the late Harris Cordell Dickens and Volena Gibbs Dickens. Richard, or “Dickie” in his youth, grew up in rural Tennessee where he loved fishing with his father, baseball, and the drums. He played percussion in the band and carried his...
Prisha Manley
Mar 23, 2026
Prisha Manley, a vibrant soul known for her outspoken nature and unwavering clarity, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina. Born on October 9, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, Prisha enriched the lives of all who knew her with her creativity, warmth, and steadfast dedication to family. Throughout her life, Prisha embodied the spirit of putting family...
Cynthia Ann O'Kelley
Mar 22, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann O'Kelley, 58, of Hopkins, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born on May 1, 1967, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Hope and Johnny Hagins, Sr. Cindy was a devoted member of Compass Church of Columbia and a faithful employee of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, where she dedicated 38...
Walter Gregory Harris III
Mar 22, 2026
Bishop “Greg” Walter Gregory Harris, III (60) of Blythewood, SC was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2026 following an unexpected cardiac event surrounded by his loving wife Cricket Sparrow Harris of almost 38 years and his children. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter G. (Sonny) Harris, Jr. and Shirley Powers Harris; step-daughter, Miranda Coleman;...
Dr. Donald Roger Mattison
Mar 22, 2026
Dr. Donald (Don) Roger Mattison, 81, of Columbia, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Don was born in Minneapolis in 1944 to Milford and Elizabeth Davey Mattison. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry from Augsburg University, followed by a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a Doctor of...
Luellen Gail Shealy
Mar 20, 2026
Our beautiful mother, Gail Shealy, 85, peacefully passed away at her beach house in North Myrtle Beach on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by love and family. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am at Shives Funeral Home, located at 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 am in the Shives Chapel. Pastor Terry Amick will...
Andrea Broome Clary
Mar 20, 2026
Andrea Broome Clary, 81, won her hard fought 6+ year battle with Alzheimer’s on March 20th, 2026. She is now healed and at peace. Born on October 3rd, 1944, Andrea was the only child of James and Claudia Broome. She was a proud member of the AC Flora Class of 1962, attended the University of South Carolina, and on January...
Linda Hollifield
Mar 20, 2026
Linda Hollifield, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Elgin, South Carolina. Born on December 12, 1942, Linda’s life was a testament to kindness, faith, and dedication, qualities that left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know her.
A graduate of Cowpens High...
Mr. Frederick Eugene White, P.E., PhD
Mar 20, 2026
On March 19th, the Feast Day of St. Joseph, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Frederick E. White, P.E., PhD, entered into the joy of his Lord in Columbia, SC, at 80 years of age. Born in New York City, Fred grew up on Harbor View on the Long Island Sound, South Norwalk, CT, where he enjoyed sailing, swimming and water-skiing...
Marion Lee Brown
Mar 19, 2026
Marion Lee Brown, 94, of Ridgeway, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Belle, West Virginia, on December 10, 1931, he was a son of the late Ira Lee and Verda Cavendish Brown. Marion was predeceased by his loving wife of 73 years, Helen Scragg Brown, his brother, Ira Phillip Brown, his sister, Betty Lou Orme, his daughter-in-law Myriam...
Mr. Douglas Samuel Ford
Mar 18, 2026
Douglas Samuel Ford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.
Douglas was born on February 8, 1937, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Sarah Francis Ford and Douglas Samuel “Sam” Ford. He was their only child and was raised in Columbia, where...
Mr. Jerry Lenly Greene, Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
Jerry Lenly Greene, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully March 18, 2026, at his home in Columbia. Born and raised in Fort Mill, South Carolina, on May 5, 1934, to Rufus Edgar and Thelma Gamble Greene, he was known affectionately by family and friends as “Freck” – a lifelong nickname acquired because of his copious childhood freckles.
At his passing, Freck...
Ms. Sandra (Sandy) Bush
Mar 13, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Bush, 80, of Blythewood, SC, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by close family and was welcomed with open arms into heaven by her Lord and Savior.
2 Timothy 4:6-7. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my...
Mr. Eddie Kerwin Stevens
Mar 13, 2026
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Eddie Kerwin Stevens, 78, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Mr. Eddie was the oldest child of Charlie Grover Stevens, Jr. and Ethel Eloise Stevens. He was born at Roger’s Hospital in Loris, SC, on June 27, 1947. He was a Vietnam Veteran Serving with the 1st Air Calvary...
Mr. Robert Ernest Robinson
Mar 12, 2026
Robert Ernest Robinson died on Thursday March 12, 2026, in the ICU of MUSC Providence Hospital on Forest Drive in Columbia of heart failure following dual heart procedures. Born in Greenville, SC, on February 19, 1946, he was a son of Mitchell Robert Robinson and Mary Ernest Campbell Robinson.
Bob is survived by Patricia McDermott Robinson, his wife of 45 years,...
Mrs. Nancy Louise Todd
Mar 10, 2026
Nancy Louise Todd, 88, of Columbia, died on March 10, 2026. Born on April 3,1937, in Great Bend, KS, she was the daughter of the late Arthur LaVerne Adams and Helen Irene Adams. Nancy loved the Lord and was a member of several churches in the Kansas City area, notably Red Bridge Baptist Church. She later relocated to Columbia, SC,...
Mr. Robert Lawrence Shober
Mar 9, 2026
Robert Lawrence Shober, 89, of Lancaster, died on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 1936, he was a son of the late Samuel Shober and Irma Clark Shober. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 26 years, enlisting in 1954 and retiring as a Master Chief Fire Control Technician (FTCM,...
