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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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Minor Franklin Cauthen

Minor Franklin Cauthen

May 9, 2024

The funeral service for Minor Franklin Cauthen, 93, of Columbia, will be held at Shandon Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of the church. Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Grandview Memorial Park in Rock Hill, SC with US Army Military...

Jodie Leegil Wilson

Jodie Leegil Wilson

May 9, 2024

Jodie Leegil Wilson, 32, of Columbia was born on April 16, 1992, and departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Survived by her grandparents, Erma and Bill Wilson; daughter of the late Jason Gilmore Wilson and Jackie Dwyer Kyzer, her sister, Kassidy Kyzer, her aunts, Lisa W. (Scott) Lesnieski, Wendy Wilson, and Jamie Dwyer, and uncle William C....

Olivia F. (Libby) Martin

Olivia F. (Libby) Martin

May 5, 2024

Olivia F. (Libby) Martin, 88, of West Columbia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1935, in Commerce, Georgia, and was the daughter of Paul And Nanny Glenn Fagan. Libby served as the City Tax Collector for the City of Greenville before moving to Columbia with her husband. She worked for her son in...

Ward Pearce Johnson

Ward Pearce Johnson

May 1, 2024

Ward Pearce Johnson, 82, of Columbia, passed away on May 1, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Robert Fuller Johnson and Mary Pearce Johnson. Ward was a graduate of Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Administration. Ward worked...

Nell Derrick Bailey

Nell Derrick Bailey

Apr 28, 2024

The funeral service for Nell Derrick Bailey, 96, formerly of Irmo, will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Elder John Dennison will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow the service in Bush River...

Kim A. Hall

Kim A. Hall

Apr 25, 2024

A memorial service for Kim A. Hall will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Temples-Halloran Funeral Home Chapel The family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 p.m. Kim will be inurned privately with her late husband, Oscar, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Kim was born on September 6, 1954, in...

Linda Dianne Pylo

Linda Dianne Pylo

Apr 23, 2024

Linda Dianne Pylo, 76, of St. Matthews, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1948, in Sumter County, SC, to Harry William Drake and Josephine Dubose Drake. Linda retired from AT&T Nassau Recycling Corporation after a number of years of service. She was a member of West Bethel United Methodist Church and a Life...

Gaither A. "Buddy" Champion, Jr.

Gaither A. "Buddy" Champion, Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

A service in memory of Gaither Allen “Buddy” Champion, Jr., 82, of Lexington, will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Gary Loadholdt will officiate. The family will greet friends at a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the service. A private inurnment will take place at Fort Jackson National Cemetery...

Charles Arthur "Chuck" Curl

Charles Arthur "Chuck" Curl

Apr 20, 2024

Charles Arthur “Chuck” Curl, 87, of Lexington, met his Savior and Lord face-to-face and rejoined Katie, the love of his life for 63 years, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Mark and Evelyn Curl. He is survived by sons Mark (Wendy) and John (Sandy) and daughter Deborah Chase (Scott) along...

Barry Dean Baker

Barry Dean Baker

Apr 18, 2024

Barry Dean Baker, 62, of Little Mountain, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Sherman, Texas, on December 11, 1961, to Katherine Kay Smith Baker and the late Joseph Marvel Baker. Barry was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1980. He worked in construction and was a big part...

Robert B. Crutchfield

Robert B. Crutchfield

Apr 15, 2024

Robert Billings Crutchfield (Bob, Bob-O, Buddy, the Prince) was born to Miriam Almony Crutchfield and Grady Alexander Crutchfield in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Kim Sauls Crutchfield, his four children, Connie Pittard (Dan); Tommy Crutchfield (Amy); Heidi Briggs; and Brandon Kemp Crutchfield (Whitney). To his 9 grandchildren he was Buddy-- Marissa Pittard, Christopher Pittard, Garrett Crutchfield, Greta...

Georgie K. Hansen

Georgie K. Hansen

Apr 13, 2024

The memorial service for Georgie Kimball Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the chapel at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Mark Bredholt will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Mrs. Hansen, 98, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born in...

Linda Gail Lyon

Linda Gail Lyon

Apr 12, 2024

Linda Gail Lyon, 63, of Columbia, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born on the 4th of July 1960, in Rhodesia (currently known as Zimbabwe), Linda was the daughter of Sybil Nelson and the late Bernard Robinson. Linda left Africa in the early 1980's to work on cruise ships while traveling the world. While...

Richard Paul Pavlick

Richard Paul Pavlick

Apr 11, 2024

Richard Paul Pavlick, 67, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to Michael Arthur and Anna Bobela Pavlick on February 21, 1957. Rich is survived by his sisters, Jane Andolsek and Ann M. Pavlick, his brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Laura Pavlick, and his nephews David (Christine)...

Virginia N. "Ginger" White

Virginia N. "Ginger" White

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia “Ginger” N. White, 98, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 10,2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1925, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Natalie Pate Newsom. Ginger earned two Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of South Carolina, the first in Education and the second in...

Edmund Blake Brown

Edmund Blake Brown

Apr 10, 2024

Edmund Blake Brown was born on August 3, 1963, in Columbia, S.C. He passed away on April 10, 2024. Blake is survived by his mother, Brenda Brown of Cayce, S.C.; his sister, Michele Grahn (Kelly) of Lexington, S.C.; his nephew, Alex George of Durham, N.C.; his aunt and uncle, Betsy and Rob Brooks of Chapin, S.C., and cousins. He was...

Frank J. "Bud" Graczyk, Jr.

Frank J. "Bud" Graczyk, Jr.

Apr 6, 2024

Frank J. Graczyk, Jr. was born in North Tonawanda, New York to the late Frank, Sr., and Florence Graczyk. From the very earliest age he was given the nickname “Bud,” and he was known affectionately by this name to his family and friends. Bud grew up in North Tonawanda and attended high school there, graduating in 1950. Baseball and bowling...

David J. Wells

David J. Wells

Apr 6, 2024

David James Wells, Jr., 82, of Irmo, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland. He passed peacefully in his sleep, beside his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, after a long and valiant journey with Alzheimer’s. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Teachey, North Carolina, to David James Wells, Sr., and Annie Katherine Forlaw....

Buell Jennings Reeves

Buell Jennings Reeves

Apr 4, 2024

Buell Jennings Reeves passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born on March 15, 1964, to the late Henry and Alice Reeves. He attended undergraduate and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. Buell loved his family and enjoyed attending ball games, dance recitals, and pageants. He loved sports and tailgating...

Raj Karottukunnel

Raj Karottukunnel

Apr 4, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raj Karottukunnel, who departed from this world too soon on April 4, 2024, at the age of 40. Born in New Jersey on February 11, 1984, to Mathew and Annies (Chackungal) Karottukunnel, Raj spent the majority of his life under the warm sun of South...

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