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Recent Obituaries

Cdr Robert "Bob" Lee Selman, Us Navy (Ret)

Cdr Robert "Bob" Lee Selman, Us Navy (Ret)

Feb 28, 2022

CDR Robert "Bob" Lee Selman US Navy (Ret), 85, of Columbia, died peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Foley, Florida, he was the son of the late Frank Leonard and Edna Mildred Stewman Selman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Erwin Selman. Bob is survived...

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Dannelly

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Dannelly

Feb 28, 2022

Elizabeth R. Dannelly, 96, of Columbia, died Monday, February 28, 2022. Born July 3, 1925, in Johnston, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Irving Reames, Sr. and Annabelle Jackson Reames. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hartley Gordan Dannelly; son, Gary Gordan Dannelly; and her brother, William Irving Reames, Jr....

Mrs. Sherl Ann Fore

Mrs. Sherl Ann Fore

Feb 28, 2022

Sherl Ann Fore, 60, of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC on July 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Roy Elton Sr. and Julia Fulmer Lasseter. Sherl was a dedicated member of Dunn's Chapel Church and of Covenant Community Fellowship Church for over 25 years. Sherl was the loving wife...

Ms. Debra Sue D. Scott

Ms. Debra Sue D. Scott

Feb 27, 2022

Ms. Debra (Debbie) D. Scott, 64, of Winnsboro, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

Mrs. Patricia Mccann Cibo

Mrs. Patricia Mccann Cibo

Feb 25, 2022

Patricia McCann Cibo, 80, of Blythewood, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 25, 2022, with her family by her side. Born on April 3, 1941, in Richmond, VA, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Anne Camper McCann. Mrs. Cibo was a devoted homemaker who had a deep...

Mrs. Kayla Frances Cockrell

Mrs. Kayla Frances Cockrell

Feb 24, 2022

Kayla Frances Miller Cockrell, 34, of North, formerly Columbia, died on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Born January 20, 1988, in Columbia, she was the daughter and middle child of Robert Woodrow Miller and Connie Rhodes Miller. Kayla loved the outdoors and racing, especially go carts, however, her greatest love was her family and her three children. She was a dental...

Ms. Betty M. Bundrum

Ms. Betty M. Bundrum

Feb 23, 2022

Betty Mae Bundrum, 83, died peacefully in her sleep on February 23, 2022, at home. She was born May 21, 1938, in Anniston, Alabama and was the daughter of Neal and Clara Hunnicutt Haynes. Betty graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Alabama, where she lived most of her life before moving to Columbia, SC. She then moved to Blythewood,...

Mrs. Ella Kenyon Washburne

Mrs. Ella Kenyon Washburne

Feb 22, 2022

Ella Kenyon Washburne, 84, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born April 27, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Brigadier General Howard Nathaniel Kenyon and Elizabeth deSaussure Kenyon. A member of First Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Washburne attended Oklahoma University where she earned her bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Survivors include her husband, Robert...

Mrs. Sandy Hanna

Mrs. Sandy Hanna

Feb 22, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) McKinney Hanna, 75, of Blythewood, passed peacefully from this earth on February 22, 2022 to dance with Jesus! She lived most of her early years in Columbia where she graduated from Columbia High School. Mrs. Hanna moved to Blythewood with her family in 1980 where she lived for the next 42 years. She passionately served her church, Trinity...

Rev. James Lloyd Edwards

Rev. James Lloyd Edwards

Feb 21, 2022

The Reverend James Lloyd Edwards died at his home on Monday, February 22nd after an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Curry; his son, Brooks of Boykin, SC, and his grandsons, Mitchell and Peyton Edwards, both serving in the US Air Force. He also leaves behind his stepchildren and other grandchildren, Bill Verner and his son, Dash,...

Mr. Luis A Perez

Mr. Luis A Perez

Feb 21, 2022

Luis A Perez, 79, of Columbia, SC, formerly from San Juan, Puerto Rico, succumbed to natural causes at the comfort of his own home on Monday, February 21, 2022. Born October 25, 1942, he was a son of the late Carmen Maria Perez. Luis was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. Luis is survived by his sons...

Mr. Terrence "Terry" Anthony Paulsen

Mr. Terrence "Terry" Anthony Paulsen

Feb 18, 2022

Terrence "Terry" Anthony Paulsen, 58, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Born on July 12, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Mary Jane Ross Paulsen and the late Peter Paulsen. Terry was married for 30 years to his high school sweetheart, Tina Ann Paulsen. The couple met on Tina's first day of high...

Mr. Butch Royson

Mr. Butch Royson

Feb 18, 2022

Butch Royson, 76, of Ridgeway, died Friday, February 18, 2022. Born April 15, 1945, in Sumter, SC, he was a son of the late William Thomas Royson, Sr. and Elizabeth Brunson Royson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Royson. Prior to his retirement, Butch was employed at DuPont in Lugoff, SC, for...

Mrs. Myra Montieth Long Mceachern

Mrs. Myra Montieth Long Mceachern

Feb 17, 2022

Myra Montieth Long McEachern, 100, of Columbia, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born June 23, 1921, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Bennie Samuel Livingston Long and Julia Pearl McMichael Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Furman Edward McEachern; brothers, Samuel W. Long,...

Mr. Daniel Elbert Knowles

Mr. Daniel Elbert Knowles

Feb 16, 2022

Daniel (Danny) Knowles went to be with the Lord at 1:30 PM on February 16, 2022, at the age of 81 in Columbia, SC. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn; sister Dorothy Harrison; children Twila Walker (Mark), Melanie Andreen (Jim), and Jerry Knowles (Amy); grand-children Crystal and Amber Walker, Alexandra, Steven, and Jamie Andreen, and...

Mrs. Janet Sellers Odom

Mrs. Janet Sellers Odom

Feb 15, 2022

Janet Odom did not lose a moment of life to boredom. She was a cheerleader, beauty queen, pilot, hospital board member for 18 years including chair, and big game hunter, though not all at the same time, at least as far as the family knows. While other moms were home admiring their roses on Mother's Day, Janet one year was...

Ms. Donna Kaye Moody

Ms. Donna Kaye Moody

Feb 15, 2022

Donna Kaye Moody, 69, of Chapin, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born August 28, 1952, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. Moody, Jr. and Dorothy Rivers Moody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Lewis Moody and her sister, Marie Moody Connelly. Ms. Moody was the matriarch of...

Mr. Carl "Frank" Brasington, Jr.

Mr. Carl "Frank" Brasington, Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Carl "Frank" Brasington, Jr., 75, of Gilbert, SC, died Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1946, in Camden, SC. Frank started a career in concrete construction early in life. He later joined with two partners to form Verlington Concrete Company Inc. in West Columbia. He has owned and operated the company for 50 years. Mr. Brasington...

Mrs. Joyce George Skipper

Mrs. Joyce George Skipper

Feb 14, 2022

Joyce George Skipper, 85, of Elgin, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Born on May 7, 1936, in Marion County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lilly George. Joyce was the loving wife of 37 years to Miller C. Skipper. She had a love for reading and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones....

Mr. Roberto Gonzalez Merlin

Mr. Roberto Gonzalez Merlin

Feb 13, 2022

Roberto Gonzalez Merlin, de 67 años, de Columbia, murió el domingo 13 de febrero de 2022. Nació en Cordoba, Veracruz, México el 1 de diciembre de 1954 y era hijo del fallecido Roberto Gonzalez Diaz y Auora Merlin. La misa fúnebre del Sr. Roberto Gonzalez Merlin se llevará a cabo el jueves 17 de febrero a las 10 en punto...

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