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Recent Obituaries

Mr. Leland Van Lowery

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Mrs. Clara Jean Suggs

Mrs. Clara Jean Suggs

May 1, 2022

Jeannie (Clara Jean) Suggs, 77, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. May Day was her favorite spring holiday in which she would create May Day Baskets with her girls to share with neighbors and friends. Jeannie was a truly creative person who loved making everything and everyone beautiful and was truly a child at heart. She was...

Mrs. Dorothea Anne Owens

Mrs. Dorothea Anne Owens

Apr 29, 2022

Dorothea Anne Owens, 89, of Columbia, died Friday, April 29, 2022. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

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