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Recent Obituaries in Columbia, SC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Columbia, SC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Harry Edward Breedlove

Harry Edward Breedlove

May 1, 2026

Harry E. Breedlove, 84, passed away May 1, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Breedlove and Mildred Kizis. He served in the United States Air Force and retired after numerous years in Retail Management from K-Mart, Pharmore and Dollar Tree. Following retirement, Mr. Harry took time to find old friends and reconnecting with...

Walter A Grannen III

Walter A Grannen III

Apr 26, 2026

Walter Anthony Grannen III entered eternal rest on April 26, 2026, in Chapin, South Carolina at the age of 73, following a tragic car accident involving his favorite T-Bucket Hot Rod. His legacy of love, gentleness, and unwavering devotion to both family and profession will live on in all who were blessed to know him. Born on November 20, 1952,...

John Clayton "Clay" Reynolds

John Clayton "Clay" Reynolds

Apr 25, 2026

A celebration of life for John Clayton "Clay" Reynolds, 46, will be held 1:00 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 at New Life Baptist Church; 2825 Ashland Road; Columbia, SC. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. A small private graveside will be held at a later time. Clay passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 after his battle...

William David Barton

William David Barton

Apr 24, 2026

William David Barton, 69, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and was loved fiercely by all who knew him. David was born on January 28, 1957,...

Claude E. Lanham

Claude E. Lanham

Apr 22, 2026

Claude Everette Lanham (CE), 92, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered into the presence of our Lord on April 22, 2026. He was born February 12, 1934, in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Myrtle Lanham. He graduated from Montgomery High School in Montgomery, West Virginia, in 1953. After high school, CE served as a paratrooper with the...

Lucy L. Scott

Lucy L. Scott

Apr 22, 2026

A memorial service for Lucy L. Scott, 75, will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Lucy passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph...

John Richard Peer

John Richard Peer

Apr 22, 2026

Mr. John Richard Peer, 88, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully in his home on April 22,2026. Born in Toledo, OH he was a son to the late John J. Peer and Angeline S. Peer.After serving as a United States Marine, he worked and retired from Allied Signal. Afterretirement, he co-owned Orangeburg Auto Paint and spent time with his loved...

Robert David Morgan, Jr.

Robert David Morgan, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Robert David Morgan Jr., 62, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina.

David was born on June 9, 1963, in Jacskonville, Florida, where he spent his early years before moving to Alabama. As a teen David attended Marion Military Institute, graduating in May of 1981.

Throughout his life, David built a career defined by hard work, skill, and versatility....

Doris Knight Reid

Doris Knight Reid

Apr 10, 2026

Doris passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Born in Anniston, AL, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ruth Lloyd. She was a United States Army wife. Following her husband’s Army retirement and raising her own children, she returned to her passion for educating elementary students. She was an exceptionally compassionate and emotionally gifted individual. Those skills...

Abrigail Monica Gadson

Abrigail Monica Gadson

Apr 9, 2026

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Before Abby was born, her mother, Rochelle, looked through a book titled All the Women of the Bible. In that moment, she looked beyond any challenges and saw something...

Ronald Lee Johnson

Ronald Lee Johnson

Apr 4, 2026

Funeral Services for Ronald L. Johnson, 78, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow 2 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery located at 4170 Percival Road; Columbia, SC. Ron passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born in Los Angeles,...

Rodney Long

Rodney Long

Apr 2, 2026

Rodney Alan Long passed away at 12:37 PM on April 2nd, 2026, surrounded by those who loved and supported him through the hardship and heartbreak of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. A proud Texan, he was born in Houston on December 18th, 1964 to Louise Williamson (née Connelly) and Clifton Wayne Long at The Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center. As a child,...

Curtis R Hutchinson Jr

Curtis R Hutchinson Jr

Apr 2, 2026

Curtis Ray Hutchinson Jr., 61, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by pictures of his beloved wife, Lisa Church Hutchinson, and family, on April 2nd, 2026. Curtis was born December 8th, 1964, in Ashland, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Curtis & Marie Hutchinson, and the love of his life and wife of 40...

Frank Thomas Kozub

Frank Thomas Kozub

Mar 31, 2026

Frank Thomas Kozub, 58, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Born in Sacramento, CA, he was the son of Carol Nell Williams and the late Michael Thomas Kozub. Frank was an avid outdoorsman. He loved anything that was physical in nature from being a licensed dive instructor to full contact martial arts combat when he was younger. He earned...

Eleanor Logan

Eleanor Logan

Mar 30, 2026

Eleanor C. Logan, 82, went to rest in Jesus on March 30, 2026, at Parkridge Hospital in Irmo, SC. She and her husband, Dan, were married for 24 years and resided in Irmo, SC, where they faithfully attended Riverland Hills Baptist church. She was born in Blackville, SC on November 22, 1943. She attended school in the Blackville school system...

JoAnn Gunter

JoAnn Gunter

Mar 28, 2026

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Margaret Frayer

Margaret Frayer

Mar 22, 2026

Margaret Leona Frayer, age 84, of 5 Woodhouse Ct, Irmo, SC, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Belgrade, Montana, to John ("Jack") and Grace Nutter. She cherished her childhood in Montana, growing up with 5 siblings, who called her “Sis.” She was especially fond of the time she...

Betty Lou Mayfield

Betty Lou Mayfield

Mar 20, 2026

Betty Lou Mayfield, 87, passed away peacefully March 20, 2026. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Lounell “Nell” Dominick Oswald and Rudolph “Rudy” Arnold Oswald. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother. A graduate of Dreher High School, she later obtained her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Betty dedicated many years of service...

Elizabeth JoAnn Stough

Elizabeth JoAnn Stough

Mar 13, 2026

Elizabeth JoAnn Stough, 92, of Summit Hills, Spartanburg, SC and formerly of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully at Spartanburg Regional Hospital surrounded by family.



Born in Jeannette, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth McCabe Irwin. A graduate of Robert Morris University, she was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker in Jeannette, PA and later in Columbia,...

Charlotte E. Bingham

Charlotte E. Bingham

Mar 11, 2026

Charlotte E. Bingham passed away on March 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband Ronnie Bingham.

Charlotte was born on October 22, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama to parents Jasper and Lucile Bailey. She is survived by son,  Robert David Morgan Jr; granddaughters, Leighanne, Victoria, Emily, and Kaitlyn; grandson, Devin Bingham, as well as great grandchildren Luca, Ember, Jasper, Raegan,...

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