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Mrs. Roxie Anne Chambers
May 13, 2022
Roxie Anne Chambers, 82, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born on September 4, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Capers and Zilla Collins Wiles. Roxie was a long-time member of Eastwood Baptist, which later became Hope Baptist Church, and is where she played as the church pianist for many...
Mr. Warren Martin Wardlaw, Jr.
May 12, 2022
Warren Martin Wardlaw "Marty" 63, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 17, 1958. Marty grew up in Darlington before moving to Columbia with his family in 1979. He was predeceased by his parents Rev. Warren Martin Wardlaw, D.D. and Mary Wood Wardlaw. He is survived...
Mr. Stephen J. Tomczyk, Jr.
May 11, 2022
Stephen Joseph Tomczyk, Jr., of Columbia, SC; passed away on May 11, 2022, at the age of 73. Known to his friends as 'Corky', he was born on June 20, 1948, to Stephen and Dorothy Tomczyk in Bridgeport, CT. After graduating from Brien McMahon High School in 1966 and obtaining his Associates in Computer Programming, he began a career at...
Mrs. Mary Catherine Escobedo
May 10, 2022
Mary Catherine Escobedo, 81, of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Born July 6, 1940, in Carroll County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Hassie Mae Lineback Utt. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Escobedo worked in her sons' medical practice, AHS Medical Group. She was a faithful member of Woodfield Baptist Church and while her health...
Mrs. Aida Esther Suarez-Badillo
May 10, 2022
Aida Suarez-Badillo, 70, of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. A private service will take place at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Ms. Maryann Theresa Kreush
May 9, 2022
MaryAnn Theresa Kreush, 88, of Elgin, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family locally. Further plans to be announced by A.K Macagna Funeral Home of Cliffside Park, NJ.
Ms. Stephanie Allison Dodson
May 8, 2022
Stephanie Dodson, 48, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, May 08, 2022. She was born in Columbia, S.C. on February 26, 1974. Stephanie was the oldest daughter of Frank A. Brazell and the late Carol Elaine Hinson. Stephanie attended Chapin High School where she made many lifelong friends. Stephanie was known for being very kind hearted and a loyal friend by...
Mr. Carl Wesley Mcroy
May 5, 2022
Carl Wesley McRoy, Sr., 77, of Manning, SC, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 31, 1944 in Manning, SC, he was a son of the late Ernest McRoy and Mary Butler McRoy. Carl was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Affectionately known as "Poppa", Carl was an avid...
Mr. Christopher Michael Dunenfeld
May 5, 2022
Christopher Michael Dunenfeld, 23, of Potomac, MD, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family locally. Further plans to be announced by Pumphrey Funeral Home of Rockville, MD.
Mrs. Keshan Mekaba Tonge
May 5, 2022
Keshan Mekaba Tonge, 49, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family locally. Further plans to be announced by Griffin-Peter Funeral Home of New York, NY.
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Freeman
May 5, 2022
Cheryl Lynn Freeman, 69, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family locally. Further plans to be announced by The Boyd Family Funeral Home of New Orleans, LA.
Mr. H. Clinard Rawls, Jr.
May 3, 2022
Herman Clinard Rawls, Jr., 81, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 4, 1940, he was a son of the late Herman Clinard Rawls, Sr., and Reba Boulware Rawls. Mr. Rawls was a graduate of Carlisle Military School and following his graduation he enlisted in the Naval Reserves in May of 1958. After...
Mrs. Clara Jean Suggs
May 1, 2022
Jeannie (Clara Jean) Suggs, 77, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. May Day was her favorite spring holiday in which she would create May Day Baskets with her girls to share with neighbors and friends. Jeannie was a truly creative person who loved making everything and everyone beautiful and was truly a child at heart. She was...
Mrs. Dorothea Anne Owens
Apr 29, 2022
Dorothea Anne Owens, 89, of Columbia, died Friday, April 29, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Mr. G. Frank Lundy, Jr.
Apr 29, 2022
A private family service will be held for G. Frank Lundy, Jr. at Shandon United Methodist Church, Columbia, South Carolina. Frank passed away on April 29, 2022, surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Denmark, South Carolina on September 20, 1934. He is predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth Bridgers Lundy and G. Frank Lundy, Sr.; and his sisters, Betty...
Mrs. Jewel Bryant Cannon
Apr 27, 2022
Jewel Bryant Cannon, 93, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born on November 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Henry Friendly and Ida Carraway Bryant. Mrs. Cannon was a graduate of Florence High School and attended Coker College. She enjoyed fashion, playing tennis, and traveling which often included trips to Europe. She was an honorary life member of...
Mr. Martin Keith Paschal
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Martin "Marty" Keith Paschal, 54, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born January 27, 1968, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Leo Roland Paschal and the late Marie Elaine Simpson Paschal. Marty was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. He was often referred to as a simple country boy who lived life...
Mrs. Jane Ann Isley Thesing
Apr 26, 2022
Jane Ann Isley Thesing, 75, was born in Gary, Indiana on February 17, 1947. She died on April 26, 2022 due to dementia/Alzheimer's disease complications. Her immediate family of survivors include her husband of 45 years, William B. Thesing of Columbia, South Carolina, her brother John C. Isley (Patricia) of Plymouth, Massachusetts, her daughter Amy K. Schad (Michael), and her...
Mrs. Shirley Mock Boykin
Apr 25, 2022
Shirley Mock Boykin, wife to the late Raymond Boykin, died peacefully Sunday, April 24, 2022, after a long and full life, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Walter and Onie Mock on May 16, 1934, in St. Marks, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents and three siblings. She is survived by her children; Richard...
Mrs. Betty Murphy Adams
Apr 23, 2022
Betty Murphy Adams, 88, of Herndon, VA, died on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born in Charlotte, NC, on September 14, 1933, she was a daughter of the late D.D. Murphy and Ruth Kirksey Edwards Murphy. As a young lady, Mrs. Adams worshipped at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Columbia, SC. After attending college, her adventurous personality led her to take a...
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