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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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Mary Kathryn Freeman Dussault
Aug 8, 2026
A Mass celebrating the life of Mary Kathryn Freeman Dussault, 65, will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Columbia, SC. Mary Kathryn passed away on August 8, 2026, with loved ones in Charleston, SC, one of her favorite places to be. She was born April 8, 1961,...
Christine A Paddock
Jul 29, 2026
Mrs. Christine “Chris” Anne Bailey Paddock passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. Chris was born on March 13, 1949, in Long Beach, California, to Colonel Almarion Scott Bailey and Katherine Gene Goddard Bailey. She lived in many other locations, including Kailua, Hawaii; Arlington, Virginia; Columbia, Maryland; and Raleigh, North Carolina, and for the past 44 years, Irmo, South Carolina....
Theresa Kay Minsky
Jul 26, 2026
Theresa Kay Minsky, (Kay), 77 of Columbia, SC entered into eternal life on July 26,2026 after an extended illness.
Kay was born July 14, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida daughter of the late Alfred I. Roberts and Evelyn M. Roberts. She was a graduate of the Respiratory Therapy Program at Midlands Technical College and continued her education with a bachelor’s degree in...
Deborah Monte
Jul 25, 2026
Deborah Ann Monte, age 70, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Born on November 17, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, Deborah was a beloved daughter of the late William Monte and Mildred Monte.
In June of 1973 - Deborah graduated from William H. Maxwell Vocational High School in Brooklyn, New York.
Deborah was a woman whose presence could never...
Helen Hoyt
Jul 25, 2026
Graveside services for Helen Hoyt, 97, will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Helen was the daughter of the late John and Marion Reilly Quinn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church where she served in...
Ray Winnie Preston III
Jul 24, 2026
A Celebration of Life Service for Ray Winnie Preston, III, 53, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home; 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Ray passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Born in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of Shirley Preston and the...
Stephen Mark Dalton
Jul 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Dalton, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 65 in Columbia, SC where he lived. Steve was born on October 11, 1960, in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School. Throughout his life, he was known for his kind heart, ornery spirit,...
Martena Ida Estabrooks
Jul 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martena Ida (Fillmore) Estabrooks on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina, USA at the age of 95. She was born on May 21, 1931, in Sackville, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of the late Marion Ledonia (King) Fillmore and the late William...
Heliodoro M Torres
Jul 10, 2026
Versión en español de la nota necrológica a continuación Obituary Heliodoro M. Torres July 3, 1950 – July 10, 2026 Age 76 Heliodoro M. Torres was born on July 3, 1950, in Ahualulco, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Juan Torres and María Santos Torres. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2026, at the age of 76....
Shari W Sanford
Jul 8, 2026
Shari Sanford, lovingly known to all as Shay, passed away at the age of 65. She will be remembered for her warmth, devotion, and spirited love of life. Shay spent more than forty years in the mortgage banking industry, where her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for others made a lasting impact on colleagues and clients alike. Shay had a...
Dorene D. Griffin
Jul 6, 2026
Dorene Griffin, passed away peacefully Monday, July 6, 2026. Born in San Francisco, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leona Bills Durrance. She was a proud military wife and accompanied her husband to assignments around the world. She loved being a wife, mom, and grandmother. She was an avid hobbyist enjoying painting, cross stitching, and doll making....
William Ackermann
Jul 5, 2026
Funeral Services for William "Bill" Ackermann, 92, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Entombment will be private.
Bill passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Eugene and Emily Endres Ackermann, whom migrated to America from Germany. He was a proud graduate of...
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Coleman
Jul 4, 2026
Services for Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Coleman, 89, will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Bush River Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service in the Chapel. Entombment will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Ginny passed away Saturday,...
Betty Jeanne Albury
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Jeanne (Bond) Albury, age 106, went to join her heavenly family on July 2, 2026, in Lexington, South Carolina. Born on February 8, 1920, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Betty was the eldest of four children born to Jesse and Irene (Rubel) Bond. On Christmas Day Betty married the love of her life, Hardy Robert Albury, in Tampa, Florida. Together...
Bebbington Claire E
Jul 1, 2026
Claire E. Bebbington, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian Eckman. She was a teacher at McGregor Preschool and a Store Manager at Hi-Lites clothing store for many years. Mrs. Claire took many trips to Hilton Head with her husband, Pete and daughter, Crystal yearly where she...
Jocelyn de Kozlowski
Jun 23, 2026
Memorial services for Jocelyn Marie de Kozlowski, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2026 at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 with the Rev. Sam Codington and Rev. Robyn Garrison officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Cheyney, PA.
Jocelyn Marie...
Ronald H. Creech
Jun 23, 2026
Ronald H. Creech, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital.
A service to celebrate Ron's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bush River Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....
Emily Royal
Jun 20, 2026
Emily Margaret Ernst Royal, age 47, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Irmo, South Carolina. Emily is the beloved daughter of Kathleen Kirkpatrick and the late James Edward Ernst. Emily is survived by her siblings, Austin Ernst (Ashley), Kevin Ernst, nephew Noah Ernst and numerous cousins particularly in the Nashville, Tennessee and Huntington, Indiana area. After graduating from high...
Beverly Vaughn
Jun 19, 2026
Beverly Parker Vaughn, 92, entered into the presence of our Lord on June 19, 2026. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she was the tenth and youngest child of Bert Edward and Betty Koehl Parker. She graduated from Bosse High School and attended Indiana University majoring in accounting. In August 1954, she married the love of her life, Don. They lived throughout...
Hunter William Hartung
Jun 16, 2026
Hunter William Hartung (22) of Lexington passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Hunter was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, and nephew as well as a loyal friend.
A memorial service to celebrate Hunter will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Christian Life Church in the Brown Chapel on 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, where...
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