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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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Vasiliki Vivi Chigges Kidd
Nov 3, 2022
Vasiliki "Vivi" Chigges Kidd, 59, passed away in the loving arms of Jesus on November 3, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Visitation and Trisagion prayers were held on November 8 in the chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. A graveside prayer and burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Born November 5, 1962,...
Ralph "Barry" Barrett Burns
Oct 26, 2022
Ralph Barrett Burns, “Barry”, was born on May 15, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, and passed away in Columbia, SC on October 26, 2022, in Agape House of Lexington. He resided in Columbia since January 1970. He was the son of Ralph Burns of Statesboro, Georgia, and Pearl Benson Burns of Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his son, Robert Brett...
Jennings "Braxton" Marlowe
Oct 25, 2022
The funeral service for Jennings “Braxton” Marlowe, 86, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 Temples Halloran Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will greet friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Tim Larrimore will officiate. Braxton was born in Horry County, SC...
Josephine A. Whittington
Oct 21, 2022
Columbia- The funeral service for Josephine “Jo” Anderson Whittington, 94, will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The visitation will be held in the Grand Hall of the church from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Josh...
Charles Spencer Miller
Oct 19, 2022
Charles “Bubba” Spencer Miller, 65, of Chapin, passed away on October 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6, 1957, in Winnsboro, SC, and graduated from Irmo High School. He spent most of his career as a District Manager for Food Lion for 30 years and later worked as the General Manager of Quality Beverages...
Charlotte Cecile Lorick
Oct 19, 2022
Charlotte Cecile Lorick, 70, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Columbia, SC on October 12, 1952, to the late E. Kleckly Lorick and Margaret Smith Lorick. Charlotte was a graduate of Irmo High School and a former Miss South Carolina Pageant Contestant. She worked for...
Rosemary C. Craft
Oct 18, 2022
Columbia, SC - Rosemary Caldwell Craft went to heaven on October 18th at 95 years young. Services will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 11 a.m. at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC, 29212, with burial following in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Pastor Chuck McAlister will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to...
Terry D. Cann
Oct 17, 2022
A memorial service for Terry D. Cann, 75 of Lexington, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the Chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The Reverend Hope Morris will preside. The Cann family will receive family and friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. A private inurnment will take place at Ft. Jackson...
Michael E. Gatlin, Sr.
Oct 11, 2022
Michael E. Gatlin, Sr., 61, of Lexington, passed away on October 11, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC, 29212. Interment will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Rev. Don...
Sara L. Goff
Oct 10, 2022
Sara L. Goff, 87, of Columbia, passed away on October 10, 2022. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the State Full Gospel Church, 200 State Pond Rd, Gaston, SC, 29053 with interment to following the church cemetery. Rev. Johnny Crosland will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00...
Paul William Kelly
Oct 8, 2022
Paul William Kelly August 9, 1966 – October 8, 2022 Lexington, South Carolina – Paul William Kelly, 56, of Lexington, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born on August 9, 1966, he will always be remembered as a kind, loving, and inspirational son, brother, uncle, and friend. Paul was born in Manhasset, New York, and moved...
Norma Jean Jones
Oct 6, 2022
Norma Jean Jones, 75, of Lexington SC was completely healed and carried home by angels to be with her Heavenly Father on October 6, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1947, to the late Mitchell and Velma Esther Daugherty King in Strunk, Kentucky. Along with her parents, she was predeceased in this journey by an infant sister: Maxine King,...
Douglas N. Swanson, Sr.
Oct 6, 2022
Douglas Nils Swanson, Sr. (95) was born on June 24, 1927, in New Braunfels, Texas and departed this earthly life on October 6, 2022. He was the son of the late Albert Anscar Swanson and Erna Louise Zunker Swanson and brother of the late Buddie Glenn Swanson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Anne Roof Swanson...
Doris Allen Darden Gunsalus
Oct 4, 2022
Doris Allen Darden "Dee" Gunsalus passed away October 4, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC after a short illness. Dee was born in Conway, SC on January 4, 1949 to John W. Darden, Jr. and Hannah Ross Smith Darden. She grew up in Conway and graduated from Conway High School in 1967. She attended the University of...
Dorothy E. Hudson
Sep 30, 2022
The graveside service for Dorothy E. Hudson, 88, of Columbia, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. The Reverend Dr. Mark Bredholt will officiate. Mrs. Hudson was born in Lake City, SC, on August 10, 1934, and passed away at her residence on September...
Charles F. Noll, Jr
Sep 30, 2022
Charles Franklin Noll, Jr. 91, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022. His graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The Noll Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Temples Halloran...
Leonel Torres
Sep 27, 2022
Visitation will be held for Leonel Torres, 84, Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Leonel was born on September 13, 1938, in Moquegua, Peru to the late Carmen Ernestina Duran Gutierrez. Leonel is predeceased by his late wife, Leonor Torres of 54 years. He...
Walter Kyle Bell
Sep 26, 2022
Walter Kyle Bell, son of Gale Kyle Bell and the late Alison Odroneic Bell passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, from complications of diabetes and schizoaffective disorder. Walter was predeceased by his mother, Alison Odroneic Bell, his sister, Adriane Alison Bell, and both grandparents from the Bell Side and both grandparents from the Odroneic/Walter side of the family. He is...
Austin D. Mccall
Sep 26, 2022
The memorial service for Austin David McCall, 22 of Columbia, will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Austin was born at Lexington Medical Center on December 2, 1999, and departed this earthly life on September 26, 2022. He is the son...
Alice Sartain Gorman
Sep 14, 2022
September 14, 2022. Alice was born on April 10, 1941, in Royston, GA. She attended Royston GA public schools and went on to business school in Atlanta, GA where she met the love of her life, Paul Gorman. They were married for 60 years. After moving to Columbia, SC in 1974 Alice worked in the public school system until she...
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