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Recent Obituaries

Mrs. Juana Gutierrez Lopez

Mrs. Juana Gutierrez Lopez

Jan 19, 2022

Juana Gutierrez Lopez, 50, of Columbia, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia.

Sfc Donald Hagan, Us Army (Ret.)

Sfc Donald Hagan, Us Army (Ret.)

Jan 18, 2022

SFC Donald Hagan, US Army (Ret.), 79, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born April 18, 1942, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Harry Hagan, Sr. and Mary A. Hagan. SFC Hagan was a US Army retiree that honorably served his country for over 22 years. During his enlistment, he received many awards and commendations:...

Mr. Ricky Ray Stowe

Mr. Ricky Ray Stowe

Jan 18, 2022

Ricky Ray Stowe, 63, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Mr. Stowe was born June 25, 1958, in Covington, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas Stowe and Nayomie Bryant Stowe; eldest brother, Johnny Stowe, and youngest brother, Robert Stowe. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cynthia Aaron Stowe, daughter,...

Mrs. Sanna Adrienne Beaty

Mrs. Sanna Adrienne Beaty

Jan 18, 2022

Sanna Adrienne Youmans Beaty was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Known as "Tata" by her grandchildren, loved ones, and friends, Sanna was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 24, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Francis Bartow Youmans and Elizabeth Carter Pouder Youmans. Sanna completed grade school at ETSC Training School...

Mr. Bryan Samuel Donahue

Mr. Bryan Samuel Donahue

Jan 18, 2022

Bryan Samuel Donahue, 38, of Lugoff, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born October 1, 1983, in Columbia, SC. Bryan was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and enjoyed working on cars and in his yard. He cherished every moment with his family, especially with his son, Kaine. Bryan was an avid sports fan...

Mrs. Virginia S. French

Mrs. Virginia S. French

Jan 16, 2022

Virginia S. French, 85, of Columbia, died Sunday, January 16, 2022. Mrs. French was born December 9, 1935, in Sugar Grove, Virginia. She is the widow of the late Richard French. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Olsen; brother, Jim Slagle; sister, Betty Slagle and her grandson, Cody Olsen. Prior to her...

Mr. David Chastain

Mr. David Chastain

Jan 15, 2022

David Lawrence Chastain, 82, of Columbia, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in St. Augustine, FL, on March 10, 1939, he was a son of the late Lawrence Benson and Miriam Cornforth Chastain of Tampa, Fl. Mr. Chastain was a graduate of Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and played on the golf team....

Mr. Harry Steven Hopkins

Mr. Harry Steven Hopkins

Jan 15, 2022

Steve H. Hopkins, 65, died January 15, 2022, in Columbia, SC after a battle with cancer and Covid-19. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. Hopkins, Sr. and Wylene Owens Hopkins of Albany, Ga. Steve is survived by an older sister, Sandra H Baggette of Port Royal, SC and two older brothers, Clarence "Bud" Hopkins and James...

Mr. Thomas Albert Dixon

Mr. Thomas Albert Dixon

Jan 15, 2022

Thomas Albert Dixon, 86, of Lugoff, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in West Columbia, on November 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Henry Theodore and Geneva Hare Dixon. Mr. Dixon worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He enjoyed being at home, especially spending time with his family, gardening, planting, re-potting flowers and...

Mrs. Katharine Fulmer Thorne

Mrs. Katharine Fulmer Thorne

Jan 14, 2022

Katharine Frost Fulmer Thorne died Friday, January 14, 2022. Born July 22, 1936 in Columbia, the daughter of Roland Edward Hipp Fulmer and Lucille Katharine Frost Fulmer, she attended Schneider School, Hand Junior High and Dreher High School followed by Stephens College in Columbia Missouri and graduating from the University of South Carolina. Katharine excelled as a wife, mother, grandmother,...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Johnston

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Johnston

Jan 14, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Osborne Johnston "Betsy", of Columbia, passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Betsy was born in Sylva, North Carolina on October 27, 1946, to the Reverend Mark R. Osborne and Bridget Palmer Osborne. As an accomplished pianist and a military wife, Betsy played in churches, theaters, concert halls, elementary, middle, and high schools, both in...

Mrs. Annie Grace Ross

Mrs. Annie Grace Ross

Jan 12, 2022

Annie Grace Shehorn Ross, 84, of Elgin, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Kershaw County, on July 26, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Levey and Annie Met Shehorn. Mrs. Ross was a loving mother and grandmother who was a devoted member of International Praise Church of God. She was always happy, caring, making others smile...

Mr. Wallace B. Behnke, Jr.

Mr. Wallace B. Behnke, Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Wallace, 95, passed peacefully at home with family at his side on the morning of January 11th. Wallace was born February 5, 1926 in Evanston, IL, to Wallace Blanchard Behnke and Dorothea Eliza Bull Behnke. Wallace grew up in Wilmette, IL, attended New Trier High School, and Northwestern University. He graduated in 1945 with a BS in Science and in...

Mrs. Josephine Salas Montoya

Mrs. Josephine Salas Montoya

Jan 9, 2022

On Sunday January 9, 2022, the LORD requested one of earth's angels, Jo Montoya, to come home to Him. Jo was born in Sugar City, Colorado on March 19, 1942, into a family of nine children, eight girls and one boy; and was raised in Ordway, Colorado. On November 9, 1963, Jo married the love of her life Jose Guillermo...

Mrs. Jacqueline P. Lee

Mrs. Jacqueline P. Lee

Jan 8, 2022

Our precious mama, Jacqueline Polson Lee, 83, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The daughter of the late Charles Lowman Polson and Norah Tidwell Polson, Jackie grew up between the family farm and the Baptist church. She devoted her life to her children and all other children that crossed her path. (With a homemade pan of biscuits,...

Mrs. Alice Kresky Pressley

Mrs. Alice Kresky Pressley

Jan 8, 2022

Mrs. Alice Kresky Pressley, 93, of Columbia, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

Mr. Alex Gerard Marshá

Mr. Alex Gerard Marshá

Jan 8, 2022

Alex Gerard Marshá, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after an unexpected illness. He was born January 30, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina to Paul (Boo) and Mary Lois (MamaLo) Marshá. A 1979 graduate of W.J. Keenan High School, teenage Alex was passionate about soccer and rock and roll. He went on to attend the University of...

Mrs. Frances A. Hallman

Mrs. Frances A. Hallman

Jan 8, 2022

Frances A. Hallman, 72, of Columbia, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born July 21, 1949, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Grady Allison and Lula Turner Allison. A member of Denny Terrace Baptist Church, Ms. Frances loved her family, especially her grandchildren and their friends. Survivors include her children, Michelle Baughman (Brad), Michael Hallman (Esther); grandchildren,...

Mrs. Christine Woods Murphy

Mrs. Christine Woods Murphy

Jan 7, 2022

Christine Woods Murphy, 87, of Columbia, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born November 3, 1934, in Augusta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Reamer Sampson and Evelyn Louise McKenzie Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert D. Murphy on June 18, 2016. She was a member of...

Mrs. Kristen Marie Carney

Mrs. Kristen Marie Carney

Jan 4, 2022

Kristen Marie Hardin Carney, 62, of Leesville, SC, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born in Milwaukee, WI on December 2, 1959, she was daughter of Karen Gail Haker Skadberg and the late Harold Skadberg. An avid animal lover, she also enjoyed gardening and watching her favorite TV shows. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Kris knew that she...

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