Harry Ray Gray
Jun 12, 2026
Harry Ray Gray from Columbia, SC, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. Harry was the son of Harry Gregory (HG) Gray and Betty Jean Ray Gray and grandson of Harry Gray and Julia Joyner Gray, Mitchell Ray and Mary Lee Ghent Ray. Harry was a 1974 graduate of Lower Richland...
Margaret Bennett Stover
Jun 11, 2026
Margaret (Peg) Bennett Stover, 82, of Edisto Island, formerly of Columbia, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Joseph Craig Reynolds
Jun 9, 2026
Joseph Craig Reynolds, 80, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born on July 21, 1945, in Columbia, he was the son of T.O. Reynolds, Jr. and Catherine Yates Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds was a proud son of Columbia, embodying the spirit of his hometown in every aspect of his life. He received his early education at Rosewood Elementary, Hand Middle...
Thomas William Seward
Jun 8, 2026
Thomas William Seward, 77, of Hopkins, died on Monday, June 8, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
William Francis McDonald
Jun 6, 2026
William Francis McDonald, 78, of Columbia, died Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Francis Thomas McDonald and Rita Catherine Thevenard McDonald.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded a bronze medal for his service. After his military career, Will had his hand...
Samuel Harris Jones
Jun 5, 2026
Samuel Harris Jones, 73, of Columbia, died on Friday, June 5, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
William Lonnie White
May 30, 2026
Mr. William Lonnie White, 79, of Gaston, South Carolina, died on Friday, May 30, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 5, 1947, he was the son of the late William Gabriel White and Ada Lucile Henderson White. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Lonnie faithfully served his country before dedicating many years of his life to...
Elizabeth DuBard Grantland
May 30, 2026
Elizabeth DuBard “Liddy” Grantland passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, of metastatic breast cancer. Like all her life challenges, Liddy faced cancer with extraordinary courage, determination, and humor. Liddy was born to Rebecca DuBard Grantland and John Martin Grantland on February 20, 1998, the fifth anniversary of their marriage. She graduated with honors from Hammond School in 2016, where...
Dr. John Henry Heckman
May 29, 2026
Dr. John Henry “Jack” Heckman, 92, died on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born on November 1, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Norman Heckman and Cecilia Niehaus Heckman. Dr. Heckman is best remembered for his love of teaching, which he pursued through a professional career in HR and training, as well as teaching undergraduate philosophy....
Susan Dianne Davis
May 28, 2026
Susan Dianne DeBruhl Davis, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Though her final years were marked by illness, her spirit remained bright — warm, funny, and full of life — bringing light to all who loved her.Born on June 23, 1945, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Susan...
Dr. Luther Chase Williams III
May 28, 2026
Luther Chase Williams III died on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on July 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Susan Jones Connelly and Charles Kearns Connelly Jr. and the grandson of Ira Boyd Jones and Minnie Craig Jones. Luther is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn...
Marion Joyce Lagatore
May 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Joyce “Nana” Lagatore, 95 of Columbia, SC, peacefully passed away in the arms of her beloved granddaughter, in the late hours on May 26th, 2026, surrounded by love and comfort. Born on March 15th, 1931, in Hammonton, New Jersey, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Chester Ford Sr. and Vernila Bassett....
Kenneth Wayne Tyler
May 26, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Tyler, 67, of Elgin, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born on May 4, 1959, in Clayton, Georgia, Kenneth was the son of Johnny Franklin Tyler and Betty Jean Watts Tyler. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Kenneth faithfully served his country and continued a life of service through his career as a nurse in...
William Joseph Britt Jr.
May 25, 2026
William Joseph Britt, Jr., 85, of Blythewood,SC died on Monday, May 25, 2026. Born in Robeson County, NC, on June 22, 1940, he was the son of the late William Joseph Britt and Annie Leggett Britt. A true pillar of the Blythewood community, Mr. Britt spent his life cultivating deep roots of faith, family, and service. He spent his childhood...
Nicholas Ralph Gross Jr.
May 24, 2026
Nicholas Ralph Gross, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 24, 2026. Born in Whiteville, North Carolina, Nick lived a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family. Nick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era as a Linguistic Specialist - a testament to his sharp mind...
David Raymond Baker
May 22, 2026
Mr. David Raymond Baker, 75, of Blythewood, was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born in Rhode Island, an avid outdoorsman & artist, who held love of God and family above all else. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, son Jeff and grandchildren, Tyler and Justin.
Theodore Ernest Peeples Jr.
May 21, 2026
Theodore Ernest Peeples, Jr., 38, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on January 14, 1988, he was a son of the late Theodore Ernest Peeples, Sr. and Tina Maria King Peeples. Theo was employed by US Foods as a forklift operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting and building guns as well as...
Sylvia Ann Sanders
May 21, 2026
Sylvia Ann Sanders, of Elgin, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 78. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 28, 1948, in Columbia, she was the daughter of Walter Sam Peake and Juanita Virginia Lee Peake.
Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Her strength, honesty,...
Robert Thomas (Tom) Hammond
May 21, 2026
Robert Thomas (Tom) Hammond passed on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Elgin, South Carolina. He experienced a full and blessed life and enjoyed all those he met. You were fortunate if you got to hear one of his many stories or jokes. Tom was a man of great strength, selfless devotion, courage, and perseverance, with an undying love and pride...
Imogene Faye Lipscomb
May 21, 2026
Imogene Faye Lipscomb died peacefully in her sleep on May 21, at the age of 98. The third of three children, she was born on February 17, 1928, to Nancy Jane (Roberts) and George W. Lipscomb in Durham, NC. Upon meeting Imogene, her Aunt Jane told her parents that she didn’t look like an Imogene but like a Peggie, a...
