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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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Charles Gary Sullivan
Feb 11, 2025
Charles Gary Sullivan of Lexington, went to be with our beloved mother while being surrounded by each of his loving children.
Gary was born in Oakley, Idaho on September 22, 1935 and graduated high school from Oakley Academy. Gary served his country in the Airforce for 4 years and was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base when...
Morris "Lee" Wells, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Morris "Lee" Wells, Jr., 83, of Columbia will be held on Monday February 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 5637 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 20212, with the Reverend Tim Burden officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m....
Jaiden Abraham Vasquez
Feb 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jaiden Abraham Vasquez, 9, of Irmo. Born on June 15, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of Jose A. Vasquez and Krystena M. Mortenson.
Jaiden was full of life and loved to make people laugh. He was a ray of sunshine in any...
Alice M. Westcott
Feb 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness and shock that the family of Alice Mae (Sissie) Feltus Westcott, announces her unexpected death on February 6, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was only 78 years old.
Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with entombment in...
Howard James Gundler, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Howard Gundler, 84, of Chapin, slipped away peacefully on February 5, 2025. Temples-Halloran Funeral home is assisting the family at this time.
Keith Parnelle
Feb 5, 2025
James Keith Parnelle, Jr., 69, of Columbia went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 11:30 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church. The family will receive friends in the atrium immediately following the service.
Keith was born January 22,...
Patricia A. Burr
Feb 3, 2025
Columbia, SC – Patricia (Patti) Donnelly Burr, 71, passed away in her sleep at home on Monday, February 3, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Don’t Get it Twisted Restaurant (Located inside Sands Beach Club Resort) 9466 Shore Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The family...
Minnie Alice Mcmillan
Jan 30, 2025
Mrs. Minnie Alice McMillan, 89, of Chapin, passed away on January 30, 2025.
A native of Orangeburg SC she was born to Delores and Fillmore Miller .
In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband Henry Clifton McMillan .
Survivors include two sisters; Mary Ann Ayers, Joyce Casey, two daughters;...
James Royce Wade
Jan 29, 2025
James Royce Wade, 85 of Irmo passed away on January 29, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday February 3, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with burial to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm until the hour...
Lenora "Tudie" E. Thomas
Jan 29, 2025
Lenora E. Thomas, 86, of Columbia passed away on January 29, 2025.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 pm at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home on Friday February 7, 2025, with inurnment to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
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Bobby "Mr. Mike" Michelsen
Jan 28, 2025
Bobby “Mr. Mike” Michelsen, 79, of Columbia passed away on January 28, 2025.
A native of Columbia, Bobby was born at Providence Hospital in Columbia on August 3, 1945, to William Robert and Agnes Hagerty Michelsen. Mr. Mike was a dedicated teacher at Lynnhaven High, Columbia High, Lexington High and Chapin High School. He loved his students,...
Martin "Marty" David Gunsalus
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin David “Marty” Gunsalus, 78, of Columbia, SC, who passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born January 17, 1947, in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late William Burr Gunsalus I and Rose Raywitz Gunsalus.
Marty served our country in the United States...
Sandra Virginia Smith
Jan 26, 2025
Mrs. Sandra V. Smith, 76, passed away on January 26,2025.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date at C.S. Fredlock Funeral Home in Oakland, Maryland.
Bruce Johnson Anderson
Jan 24, 2025
Bruce J. Anderson, 77, of Lexington suddenly departed on January 24, 2025.
A Graveside service featuring military honors will be held on 3:00 pm Saturday February 1, 2025, at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and family one-hour prior to the service in the mausoleum chapel at Bush River Memorial Gardens.
Bruce...
Freddie "Eddie" Wells Haselden
Jan 23, 2025
Freddie “Eddie” Wells Haselden, 80, of Irmo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on November 23, 1944, in Dillon, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Edgar and Eva Berry Haselden.
A member of Latta Baptist Church, Eddie also served as a former Vice President of the Latta Jaycees. He enjoyed his...
Susan Davis Bowers
Jan 20, 2025
Susan Blair Davis Bowers
February 25, 1943 – January 20, 2025
Susan was born in Atlanta, GA, the eldest of three children to Blair and Sue Davis and spent her first years in Athens, GA. Although raised in Savannah, Athens always held a special place in her heart. A proud graduate of Savannah High School,...
Vernon Capers Jacobs
Jan 18, 2025
Columbia- Mr. Vernon Capers Jacobs, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday January 22, 2025, in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, South Carolina with Reverend Tom Harvey officiating, burial will follow the service at Bush River...
Roy Asbill
Jan 18, 2025
ELGIN- Mr. Roy Asbill, 99, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on January 18, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday January 24, 2025, in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with burial featuring military honors to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour...
Philip J. Cassella
Jan 17, 2025
Philip J. “Phil” Cassella, 66, of Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Fort Edward, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1959 in Herkimer, New York, to Theresa Donato Cassella and the late Philip A. Cassella.
Phil graduated from Burnt Hills High School, and then furthered his education,...
Sara "Fran" Frances Roscoe
Jan 7, 2025
Sara "Fran" Frances Roscoe, 75, passed away on January 7, 2025.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, January 13, 2025, in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and family from Noon until the hour of service. A private family burial will be held at Dutch Fork Baptist...
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