Obituaries
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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Jimmy R. Goodyear
Dec 3, 2023
The service for Jimmy R. Goodyear will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The Reverend Bill Haselden will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 p.m. on the day of the service. Entombment will follow the service in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Jimmy...
Toni Kemp Cave
Nov 30, 2023
The memorial service for Toni Kemp Cave, 74, of Columbia, will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The Reverend Paul Allen will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:50 p.m. on the day of the service. Toni was born in Walterboro on December 1, 1948,...
Thomas Wade Downs
Nov 27, 2023
The memorial service for Thomas Wade “Tommy” Downs, 75, of Chapin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. Mrs. Connie Downs White will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:50 a.m. on the day of the service. Tommy was born on October 13, 1948, in Columbia...
Michael Anthony Ondera
Nov 26, 2023
On November 26, 2023, Rev. Michael Anthony Ondera stepped into Glory, meeting his Savior face to face. Michael fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith. He was born September 18, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Marjorie and Andrew Ondera. Michael, the third of nine children, grew up in Jackson, Ohio. He always recounted fondly...
James Raymond Petty, Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
The birds and squirrels in a certain backyard in Columbia are enjoying the last specks of seed left for them by one of God’s kindest sons. God called James Raymond Petty, Jr. (Jim) back to his forever home on November 26, 2023. We believe God needed a reprieve from the unsolicited instructions provided by Jim’s wife, Tenne Ann Petty (Ann),...
Robert Burns Gault
Nov 25, 2023
Robert “Robbie” Burns Gault, 35, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Chapin, South Carolina. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on May 18, 1988, he was the son of Jean Shetterly Gault and John Melton Gault III, who passed away September 8, 1990. Robbie graduated from Chapin High School, class of 2006, and University of South Carolina, class of...
Henry Elliott "Trey" Webb Iii
Nov 22, 2023
Henry Elliott “Trey” Webb, III, 56, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at MUSC Orangeburg. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on February 2, 1967, he was the son of Henry Elliott Webb, Jr. and Kennon Allen Webb. Trey graduated from Irmo High School, class of 1985, and The Citadel, class of 1989, with a BS in Business. He spent time working...
Catherine M. Bennett
Nov 20, 2023
The funeral service for Catherine Miriam Bennett will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following the service in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Dr. Bill Haselden will officiate. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Catherine was the daughter of Franklin (Frank) Moody Bennett, Jr....
Sandra Lou Griffith
Nov 20, 2023
Sandra Lou Griffith, 84, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on November 20th, 2023. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 28th, 1939. Sandra shared Texas memories throughout her life, always maintaining her status as a true Texan. Sandra was married to the late Air Force pilot, Major Earl E. Griffith, and their union lasted...
Fay Seitz Cavanagh
Nov 16, 2023
Fay Seitz Cavanagh was born on September 27, 1946, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and departed this life on November 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Harold M. Seitz and Dorothy Arguelles Seitz. Mrs. Cavanagh, after moving from Aiken, SC to Columbia, SC in 1985, worked for many years at the Todd and Barber Law Firm, and then various...
F. Rhett Brockington
Nov 14, 2023
F. Rhett Brockington, 76, of Columbia, passed away on November 14, 2023 and he was surrounded by his caring family. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Francis S. and Helen B. Brockington. Rhett was a graduate of the Citadel and went on to complete his Doctorate at the University of South Carolina. He spent...
Dr. David Joseph Gatti
Nov 12, 2023
Dr. David Joseph Gatti, 84, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm at The Basilica of St. Peter. Dr. Gatti will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Dr. Gatti was born on August 19, 1939, in Brooklyn,...
Betty Ruth Price Youngblood
Nov 10, 2023
Betty Ruth Price Youngblood, 83, of Chapin, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2023, at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Blair M. Smith will officiate. Betty was born in Greenwood, SC, on January 10, 1940, to Robert L. Price and Beatrice Warren Price. She was a...
Paul Russell Clayton
Nov 8, 2023
The funeral service for Paul Russell Clayton, 37, of Moore, SC, formerly of Columbia, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Riverland Hills Baptist Church with the Reverend Bill Haselden officiating. The Clayton family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment will follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Paul was born...
Lynn H. Reiland
Nov 6, 2023
Lynn Henry Reiland, age 82, of Irmo, SC passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023. Born, April 6, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the only son of the late Clara Elizabeth (Drusbasky) and steelworker Paul William Reiland. On April 28, 1962, Lynn married his devoted wife Patricia (Pat) Mary Schutzman and for over 61 years they built a wonderful...
Bessie Turner Bagwell
Nov 4, 2023
Bessie Lee Turner Bagwell, 89, peacefully entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was truly an outstanding example of a true Christian southern lady. Bessie was born at home on December 10, 1933 to Lee Roy and Tweetie Pearl Thompson Turner. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in the Sans Souci community...
Gloria Rowe Dempsey
Oct 28, 2023
Gloria Jean Rowe Dempsey, 97, of West Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born on June 25, 1926, in Saluda, SC, to Andrew and Nancy Palmer Rowe. Gloria was raised in Newberry, SC, and graduated from Newberry High School. She graduated from St. Joseph College with a degree in Healthcare. She was the first employee...
Samuel David Coogler
Oct 21, 2023
Samuel David Coogler, 83, of Chapin, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The son of Clarence Coogler and Frances Lybrand Coogler, Sam was born in Irmo, SC, on December 30, 1939. Sam attended Irmo High School and went to work for the City of Columbia Water Department. Later in life, he began his home construction...
Thomas Cole Bristow, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Thomas Cole Bristow, Jr, PhD passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. Born September 4, 1939, in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of the late Tom and Naomi Bristow. Thom believed strongly in bettering yourself through education and helping others. He graduated from Wofford College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He earned a Master of Science in...
Josh (Joseph Scott) Kerr
Oct 18, 2023
Joseph “Josh” Scott Kerr, 52 of Blythewood, SC passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born on September 12, 1971, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Margo Stalzer Kerr Dimmery and the late George Lee “Joby” Kerr, Jr. Josh was a long-time member of Ascension Lutheran Church. He was educated in Richland 2 schools and graduated from Spring...
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