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Mrs. Dorothy D. Greene

Mrs. Dorothy D. Greene

Sep 8, 2022

Dorothy D. Greene, 83, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born March 16, 1939, in West Jefferson, NC, she was a daughter of the late Joseph N. Moretz and Alice Houck Moretz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy P. Greene; stepson, Steven Green, and 12 siblings. Prior to her retirement, Mrs....

Mrs. Betty Jo Nick

Mrs. Betty Jo Nick

Sep 8, 2022

Betty Jo Faulkenberry Nick, 92, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born in rural Kershaw County, SC, on August 22, 1930, to the late Ferris Faulkenberry, Sr. and Minnie Ogburn Faulkenberry. She was a homemaker, having been married to the late John Robert Nick, Sr. for 65 years. Mrs. Nick is survived by her daughter, Melissa Breed...

Mrs. Connie Gunter Hall

Mrs. Connie Gunter Hall

Sep 7, 2022

The world became brighter on September 22, 1937, the day that Connie Gunter was born. Sadly, Connie Gunter Hall peacefully passed away at home, while surrounded by family and loved ones, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She lived a long, happy life, and will be sorely missed. Connie was 84 years old and married to John Stewart Hall of Blythewood,...

Mrs. Betty Louise Nave

Mrs. Betty Louise Nave

Sep 7, 2022

Betty Louise Nave, 91, of Columbia passed away peacefully at Lexington Medical Center on September 7, 2022. Born in Zanesville, OH, on September 16, 1930, Betty finished high school and enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Corps working in the military finance organization. While serving she met and married the late SFC Clarence F Nave, Jr., (USA Ret) in Atlanta, GA....

Mr. Arthur Leroy Neville, Jr.

Mr. Arthur Leroy Neville, Jr.

Sep 7, 2022

Arthur Leroy Neville, Jr. died on Sept. 7, 2022. He was a 1960 graduate of Eau Claire High School and was honored to serve as their class president. He loved his high school classmates and organized them over the years with trips and reunions. He was also an Eagle Scout. Roy was a graduate of the University of South Carolina...

Mr. Michael O'Daniel

Mr. Michael O'Daniel

Sep 6, 2022

Mike O'Daniel, 67, of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born February 27, 1955, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late William Quincy and Harriet Turner O'Daniel. Mike's childhood was spent in Georgia and South Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and later attended the University of Georgia for post graduate...

Mrs. Joan Fanning Beamer

Mrs. Joan Fanning Beamer

Sep 6, 2022

Joan Fanning Beamer, 88, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born on November 3, 1933, in Pulaski, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Shelor Fanning and Inez Smith Fanning. Joan was a dedicated, long-time member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, where she was active in their music ministry, directing children's choirs,...

Mrs. Bess Milling Lamontagne

Mrs. Bess Milling Lamontagne

Sep 6, 2022

Mrs. Bess Milling LaMontagne, died Monday, September 5, 2022. Born September 25, 1935, in Greenwood County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lyon Milling and Sarah Elizabeth Marbert Milling. A graduate from the University of South Carolina, she received a Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree in Education and English. Bess traveled around a lot with her...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown

Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown

Sep 6, 2022

Lillie Mae Brown, 89, of Blythewood, South Carolina took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven September 6, 2022. The funeral service for Mrs. Brown will be held at 11 o'clock, Thursday, September 8th, at Sandy Level Baptist Church, 408 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016 with Reverends Chris Hanley and Mel Wright officiating. The family will...

Mr. John D. Karby

Mr. John D. Karby

Sep 4, 2022

John D. Karby, 77, of Columbia, died on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally. Further plans to be announced by Jenkins Funeral Chapel in Westlake, Ohio.

Dr. Juraj "George" Osterman

Dr. Juraj "George" Osterman

Sep 4, 2022

Dr. Juraj "George" Osterman, husband of the late Neda Kralj Osterman, passed away at home on September 4, 2022. He was born in Zagreb, Croatia to Juraj Z. L. Osterman and Olga Zupan Osterman. His mother and maternal grandparents were teachers. George lost his father at the end of World War II when he was only 8 years old and...

Mrs. Diane Lilyan Kahn

Mrs. Diane Lilyan Kahn

Sep 4, 2022

Diane Lilyan Kahn, 102, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 4, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally. Rubin Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach, Florida, will announce further plans.

Mrs. Lois Seay Jinks

Mrs. Lois Seay Jinks

Sep 3, 2022

A funeral service for Lois Seay Jinks will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 3:00 pm at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 prior to the service at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. Mrs. Jinks, 94, went home to be with the Lord...

Baby Boy Matthew Warren Nitkin

Baby Boy Matthew Warren Nitkin

Sep 1, 2022

Matthew Warren Nitkin, aged 10 days old, passed peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2022. He was born on August 22, 2022, at 4:20 PM, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, South Carolina, weighing 1 pound, 7 ounces, and measuring 12.07 inches long. He is the treasured son of Michael Tyler Nitkin and Elena Nicole Nitkin of Conway. During his 10 short...

Mr. Kay Warren "K.W." Smith

Mr. Kay Warren "K.W." Smith

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. Kay Warren "K.W." Smith, 83, of Columbia, died Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Claude Heyward Smith and Annie Mae Fulmer Smith and married to the late Barbara Richardson. K.W. was a member of Aimwell Presbyterian Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. K.W. graduated from Columbia High...

Mr. G. Dan Fletcher

Mr. G. Dan Fletcher

Aug 31, 2022

Galen Daniel "Dan" Fletcher was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandaddy, uncle, friend, and son. He passed away peacefully in Columbia, SC surrounded by family on August 31, 2022 at the age of 87. Born in Hughes, NC on April 18, 1935 he was the fourth child of the late James Paul Fletcher and Doxie Daniels Fletcher of...

Mr. John A. Conde

Mr. John A. Conde

Aug 29, 2022

John A. Conde, 92, of Columbia, died Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1930, in Geneva, Illinois. John graduated from Cornell College in 1951 and honorably served his country in the US Air Force for 4 years. He worked for thirty-seven years in the appliance industry before retiring in Columbia in 1992. Survivors include his wife...

Mr. Dwight David Carcich

Mr. Dwight David Carcich

Aug 28, 2022

Mr. Dwight David Carcich, 62, of Hartsville, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Mr. Lawrence Carl Kirkland

Mr. Lawrence Carl Kirkland

Aug 28, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Carl Kirkland, 80, of Columbia, died on Sunday, August 28th, 2022. Born on April 16th, 1942, in Douglas, GA, he was a son of the late Carl and Myrtle Barnes Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland was a member of Shandon United Methodist Church and graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor's degree. He was employed for many years with Westinghouse...

Ms. Sarah Jane Rhoney

Ms. Sarah Jane Rhoney

Aug 27, 2022

Sarah Jane Rhoney, 59, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Sarah was a daughter of the late Charles Wakefield and Betty Jean Brooks Rhoney. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Beth Rhoney. Sarah was a graduate of AC Flora High School and for most of her life was a children's daycare...

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