Tsgt Charles Wesley Starling, Jr., Us Air Force (Ret.)
May 18, 2022
Born on May 12, 1980 in Columbia, SC, T.Sgt. Charles Wesley Starling Jr. (42) was ushered into heaven's pearly gates on May 18, 2022. He served in the United States Air Force as a weapons specialist for more than fifteen years and retired with an honorable discharge in 2014. He earned numerous medals and accolades with deployments to Korea, Iraq,...
Mrs. Betty Lou Caulder Sauls Mcduffie
May 17, 2022
Betty Lou Caulder Sauls McDuffie, 83, of Columbia, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Born December 6, 1938, in Sumter County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Anna Boyd Welch Caulder. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 26 years with Shakespeare Fishing & Tackle and for 15 years with Richland School District 2....
Mr. Leland Van Lowery
May 17, 2022
Leland Van Lowery, 73, embraced by the love of his family, left this world on May 17, 2022, to be with our Heavenly Father where he is at peace and is fully healed. Leland was born in Orange, Texas on October 20th, 1948 to the late William (Bill) Henry Lowery and Dorothy Rowena Lowery. They were a military family and...
Mrs. Reneè Tyler Mccormick
May 16, 2022
Reneè Tyler McCormick, 86, of Columbia, died Monday, May 16, 2022. Mrs. McCormick was born in Monetta, SC, a daughter of the late Cecil Clarence Tyler and Louise Corbett Tyler of Salley, SC. Her husband, Richard Howard McCormick preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Salley High School and later retired from the Darlington County School District. Survivors...
Mrs. Elvira R. Wemmer
May 16, 2022
On the night of the Blood Moon, May 16, 2022, Elvira R. Wemmer rode into heaven on the "Lunar Eclipse Express" after a wonderful life. She leaves behind her daughters Diana W. Stevenson and Yvonne W. Van Slyck, sons-in-law Hal W. Stevenson and Nicholas H. Van Slyck, her grandchildren Alexander W. Stevenson (Rebecca K. Stevenson), Hannah R. Stevenson (Joshua G....
Mr. Donald Lee Barber, Jr.
May 16, 2022
Donald Lee Barber, Jr., 68, of Columbia, died on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born in Rantoul, Illinois, on June 25, 1953, he was the eldest son of Donald Lee Barber and Dorles Dillow Barber, brother to Traci Barber-Johnson and Mitchel Charles Barber. Don Barber attended BYU University. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ and served a full time 2...
Mr. William "Bill" Charles Dower
May 15, 2022
William "Bill" Charles Dower, 74, of Blythewood, died Sunday, May 15, 2022. Born August 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William Holland and Dorothy Reinfuss Dower. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in 1969 from Milliken University and then obtained his master's degree from Michigan State University in 1970. Prior to his retirement, he had...
Mr. John Allen Mower, Iii
May 14, 2022
John Allen Mower, III, 79, of West Columbia, entered into eternal peace and rest with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born August 17, 1942, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Allen Mower, Jr. and Kathryn Boyer Mower. John attended Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania public schools and graduated in 1964 from Blue Mountain...
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...
