Ms. Rita Ann Billett
Nov 30, 2021
Rita Ann Billett, 93, was born on May 20, 1928, and departed this earth on November 30, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rita was the fourth of seven children born to the late Walter and Anna Marie Lombard Harper. She was raised in a loving Catholic household and grew up attending Catholic school. After high school, Rita worked hard waitressing...
Mr. Fletcher Hewitt Mcduffie
Nov 26, 2021
Fletcher Hewitt McDuffie, 88, of Columbia, died Friday, November 26, 2021. Born July 29, 1933, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charles Arthur McDuffie, Sr. and Nell Cleo Dailey McDuffie. Mr. McDuffie was a US Navy veteran and until his retirement was employed as a diesel mechanic. He was a former member and Deacon at...
Mr. Albert Joseph Morganelli, Jr.
Nov 26, 2021
Albert Joseph Morganilli Jr., 78, of Irmo, passed away on Friday, November 26, Born on July 17, 1943 in New York, although Al grew up in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Dreher High School and did continuing education in Public Relations and Marketing at USC. Later he received a certificate from North Carolina of Community Colleges in Basic and Advanced...
Mr. Juan Carlos Solares Valentin
Nov 26, 2021
Juan Carlos Solares Valentin, 39, of Lexington, SC, died Friday, November 26, 2021. The funeral for Mr. Valentin will be held in Anasco, Puerto Rico, directed by Jalvin Funeral Home, Manuel Hernandez Rosa #32, Anasco, Puerto Rico 00610. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally.
Msg Lonnie Thomas Turner, Us Army (Ret.)
Nov 26, 2021
MSG Lonnie Thomas Turner, US Army (Ret.), died Friday, November 26, 2021. Born April 17, 1936 in Britton's Neck, SC, he was a son of the late Clifton and Lottie Richardson Turner. MSG Turner was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country for more than 20 years. Following his distinguished military career, he was employed by the civil...
Csm William Harold Collins, Us Army (Ret.)
Nov 26, 2021
CSM William Harold Collins, US Army (Ret.), 77, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born on August 17, 1944, in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of the late Albert Herman and Ruby Mildean Collins. In 1961, William enlisted in the military and was eventually stationed in Germany. There he met his wife, Eveline, one evening at...
Mr. John B. Coleman
Nov 25, 2021
During this time of Thanksgiving and Grace, we announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, John B. Coleman, 81, of Columbia, passed into his eternal home on Thanksgiving Day. John was born on September 10, 1940, in Leesburg, FL. John was the oldest of three children and the only son of the late Ben Bartow Coleman and Effie...
Ms. Ruth Elizabeth Delphey
Nov 25, 2021
Ruth Elizabeth Kennedy Delphey, 100, of Media, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born on August 22, 1921, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James Marshall and Mary Boyd Kennedy. Survivors include daughter, Nancy Lynne Mann (Thomas); grandchildren, Timothy Delphey (Rosalie), Adam Delphey, Benjamin Delphey (Jenn), and Abigail Mann; great-grandson, Jacob Delphey; and daughter-in-law, Lorraine...
Mrs. Lula Entzminger Trapp
Nov 25, 2021
Lula Entzminger Trapp, 89, widow of C.W. Trapp, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born in Blythewood, SC, on July 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Colie and Estelle Cook Entzminger. Mrs. Trapp was a member of Killian Baptist Church and had a deep love for her large family. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed cooking,...
Mr. William Alvin Aj" Hinnant, Jr.
Nov 24, 2021
William Alvin "AJ" Hinnant Jr., 33, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born on February 23, 1988, he was the son of William Alvin "Tree" Hinnant Sr. and the late Penny Garner McNair. AJ had a love for hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and spending time at the river with friends and family. His greatest passion in life...
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Thomas
Nov 21, 2021
Benjamin Franklin Thomas, 101, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorthea Elizabeth McKee Thomas; as well as his son, Edwin L. Thomas. Mr. Thomas is survived by his son, Benjamin F. Thomas, Jr. (Jane); daughter-in-law, Linda Thomas; daughters, Mae Ruth Thomas and Elizabeth A. Pearson...
Ms. Morgan Rae Megna
Nov 20, 2021
Morgan Rae Megna, 22, of Blythewood, SC, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021. She was born January 6, 1999, in Columbia, SC, to Tony and Mary Megna. Prior to her illness, she was an active senior at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, and a member Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Morgan was a member of the International English Honor Society,...
Mr. William Barnett
Nov 20, 2021
William Barnett, 93, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, on June 1, 1928, a son of William Alexander Barnett and Elsie Murray Kellas Barnett. Mr. Barnett served in The Cameron Highlanders Regiment of the British Army from 1946 to 1948, the majority of which time he was stationed in northern Italy...
Ms. Martha S. Mcgown
Nov 18, 2021
Martha Ann Sander McGown, 90, of Columbia, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born in Memphis, TN, on February 26, 1931, she was a daughter of the late George Joseph and Ruby Dean Countess Sander. Survivors include her daughters, Martha McGown Lopez (Oscar Armando Lopez), Margaret McGown Arthur (David Lee Arthur); sons, Joseph Curtis McGown, Dr. Steven Taylor McGown (Sara...
Mrs. Mary Alice Zavala
Nov 18, 2021
Mary Alice Aaldering Zavala,86, of Columbia, SC, formerly from Monroe, MI, and Poteet, TX, died Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born October 2, 1935, in LaSalle, MI, she was a daughter to the late Henry and Alice Aaldering. Mary met Saturnino Zavala in the early 1950's and in October 1952 they married and went on to raise 11 children, 5 boys...
Mr. John Roland Pensmith, Jr.
Nov 17, 2021
Hear ye! Hear ye! On the evening of November 17th, Roland Pensmith passed into his heaven, where the Pepsi flows free at his 24 hour casino bowling alley. To his family, he and his wife are the center of their universe and he will be missed beyond words. We are sure How its Made and The First 48 will see...
Mr. Kenneth Andrew Hood
Nov 16, 2021
Kenneth Hood, or Kenny to those who knew him best, passed away Tuesday morning, November 16th, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Born on December 27th, 1954 in Columbia, SC to the late Werner Glenn Hood Jr. and Carolyn Joan Raines Hood, Kenny was the oldest of three siblings. He is predeceased by a sister, Karen Melinda...
Mr. Roy Dale Hughes
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Roy Dale Hughes, 66, of Blythewood, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Ms. Andrea Rylan Moyer
Nov 14, 2021
Andrea Rylan Moyer, 22, of Camden, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born February 9, 1999, in Houston, TX, she was a daughter to Janice Lynn Moyer Green. A graduate of Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Andrea recently accepted a position in Charlotte, NC working...
Mr. John Cecil Murphy
Nov 14, 2021
John Cecil Murphy passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born May 12, 1929 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Cecil Robert Murphy and Evelyn Pyles Murphy. John was raised in Bridgeport, West Virginia starring in football, basketball and baseball at Bridgeport High School. He was recruited by the likes of General Robert Neyland...
