Mrs. Zinaida Zalmanovna Kaplan
Feb 13, 2022
On February 13, 2022, our dear friend Zina Kaplan went to be with the Lord. She was born on November 15, 1971 in the city of Gomel', Belarus. She graduated from the State University with a degree in electronic engineering; the only female student in her class. In 2002, she immigrated to the US to reunite with her brother, Leonid....
Mr. Christopher Lawrence Amick
Feb 13, 2022
Christopher (Chris) Lawrence Amick passed peacefully in his sleep into the arms of the Lord on February 13, 2022. Born on December 14, 1971, in Memphis, TN, Chris grew up in Matthews, NC. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lind Morris Amick. Chris leaves behind his two precious children, Grace Barnett Amick and John Lawrence Amick. Chris is survived...
Mr. George Edwin Seastrunk
Feb 12, 2022
George E. "Eddie" Seastrunk, Sr., 87, of Columbia, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1934, in Winchester, VA. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles Ernest (C.E.) Seastrunk, Sr. and Louise Eargle Seastrunk; and his wife, Rhonda Lathrop Seastrunk. Mr. Seastrunk was a graduate of Newberry College and spent his career...
Mr. Truman (David) Roper
Feb 12, 2022
Truman David Roper, 78, of Blythewood, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, on July 30, 1943, he was a son of the late Truman Harrison and Mary Chandler Roper. David was a graduate of Dreher High School and Clemson University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Economics. Following his retirement as MIS Director from Dorothea...
Mr. John C Mello, Jr.
Feb 12, 2022
John C. Mello, Jr., 73, of Columbia, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born July 14, 1948, in Columbia, he was a son of the late John C. Mello and Dorothy May Rhodes Mello. After graduating high school, John joined the US Army and went on to serve in the Vietnam War for two and a half years. Upon his...
Mr. Orrin P. Fredette, Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Orrin Phillip Fredette, Jr., 80, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Born September 8, 1941, in Dover, NH, he was a son to the late Orrin P. Fredette, Sr. and Julia Blake Fredette. Phil was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing three times a week once he retired. He was also a Gamecock fan. In his earlier years,...
Mrs. Rigmor Josefine Frink
Feb 9, 2022
Rigmor Josefine Frink, 88, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Born on November 22, 1933, in Gothenburg, Sweden, she was a daughter of the late Hans-Martin and Josefine Emelie Johnsen. In her younger years, Rigmor was employed as a stewardess for Pan American Airlines, where she met husband, Captain Albert A. Frink. They married on August 27,...
Mr. Keith Loman Evans
Feb 8, 2022
Keith Loman Evans, 77, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born in Glenwood, Georgia, on July 13, 1944, he was a son of the late Douglas Evans and Lorene Davis Evans Smith. Survivors include his loving and devoted spouse, Leola (Lee) Rounds Brown; nieces, Dawn Day Sistrunk (Ronnie) of Glenwood, GA, Robyn Day of New York, NY, April...
Tsgt John Thomas Delfino, Us Air Force, (Ret.)
Feb 6, 2022
John Thomas Delfino, 80, of Sumter, died February 6, 2022. Born July 14, 1941, in Norwood, Massachusetts, John was the son of the late Mary Delfino and the late Romeo Delfino. John retired from the United States Air Force, in which he honorably served from 1960 -1983. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked at Mack Truck Company...
Msg Msg Emory Calvin Buxton, Us Army (Ret.)
Feb 6, 2022
MSG Emory Calvin Buxton, US Army (Ret.), 70, of Columbia, died Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born January 30, 1952, in Bartow, Florida, he was a son of the late Donald Harris and Rachel Leona Roberts Buxton. MSG Buxton honorably served his country for 20 years in the US Army. During his enlistment, he received many commendations and awards for meritorious...
Mrs. Glycerene V. Southall
Feb 6, 2022
Glycerene Southall, there's many words to describe how beautiful of a person she was. It's most definitely a blessing to have known her. With the kindness, love, and grace Glycerene bought into the room, no one can deny just how special she was. Her number one love in her life was Jehovah God and doing his will. Next to her...
Ms. Hazel Lee White
Feb 5, 2022
Hazel Lee White, 71, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family locally. The funeral services for Ms. White will be held in McComb, Mississippi.
Mr. James Underwood Smith
Feb 5, 2022
James "Jim" Underwood Smith, 83, of West Columbia, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born on November 29, 1938, in Haleyville, Alabama, he was a son of the late Robert Wilson Smith and Tommie Tuggle Harvey. Jim was a born-again Christian and attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church, State College, PA. He is a 1960 graduate of Mississippi State...
Miss Carolyn Lucas
Feb 5, 2022
Miss Carolyn Lucas, 95, of Columbia, SC, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, while in Hartsville, South Carolina. A native and lifelong resident of Columbia, Miss Lucas was born on October 29, 1926. She was a daughter of the late George Hampton, Sr. and Marie Keels Lucas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Mrs. Cheryl Lucille Higgins Tucker
Feb 4, 2022
Cheryl Lucille Higgins Tucker, 73, of Lugoff, died Friday, February 4, 2022. Born January 11, 1949, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Amos James Higgins and Emma Louise Martin Higgins. She was a devoted member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin. Family was Mrs. Tucker's top priority and she enjoyed hosting family gatherings, as well as spoiling...
Ms. Beverly Joan Starns
Feb 4, 2022
Beverly Joan Starns, 75, of Manassas, VA, died Friday, February 4, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally. The funeral services for Ms. Starns will be held in DeMotte, IN.
Ms. Margaret Louise Corley
Feb 3, 2022
Margaret Louise Corley, 80, of Pelion, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, on December 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Margaret Nicholson. Survivors include her son, Phillip R. Kimble Jr. (Linda). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey B. Corley. The Funeral...
Mr. Mark Lee Milton
Feb 1, 2022
Mr. Mark L. Milton, 64, of Columbia, died on Monday, February 1, 2022. Plans to be announced. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family.
Mr. Jerrell Carlton Davis
Feb 1, 2022
Jerrell Carlton Davis, 88, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. A private memorial service for Mr. Davis will be held at a future date. His final resting place will be Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be sent to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O....
Mr. James "Jimmy" William Hipp
Jan 31, 2022
James "Jimmy" William Hipp, Sr of Columbia, SC was born May 21, 1930, and passed on to be with our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022. Jimmy was the beloved husband of Faye Ann Hipp (aka Nana to the grands) for 60 wonderful years until her passing in June of 2011. He was the son of the late James...
