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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 W. Chappell
Apr 1, 2022
The graveside service for Mary Whittle Chappell, 89, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Bush River Memorial Gardens.The Chappell family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Temples Halloran Funeral Home.The Reverend Tim Hawkins of Riverland Hills Baptist Church will officiate. Mary was born in Batesburg, South Carolina on February 11, 1933,...
Mark Louis Husted
Mar 31, 2022
Mark Louis Husted peacefully went to the Lord in the comfort of his home on March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late Warren R. Husted and Camille M. Husted (Agosta) born in Corning, NY on February 27, 1953. He also had a special upbringing with his late grandmother Elizabeth Rose (Ciccotelli) Agosta, whom we all knew as...
Mary L. Alert
Mar 30, 2022
A Funeral Service for Mary L. Alert, 75, of Lexington, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River...
Joan Campbell Underwood
Mar 29, 2022
The funeral service for Joan Campbell Underwood, 84, of Irmo, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.The Underwood Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Jeff...
David Gatlin Byrd
Mar 28, 2022
It is with deep sadness to report that Dr. David Byrd, 90, passed away on March 28 in his home. David was born in Marion, SC to Henry and Lucy Byrd and was the youngest of six children. After graduating from Wofford College, David taught high school for three years before joining the US Army where he was stationed at...
David Christopher Holmes
Mar 27, 2022
The memorial service for David Christopher Holmes, 65, of Blythewood will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022, in the chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.The family will receive friends before the funeral service at 1 pm. Mr. Holmes was born on June 6, 1956, in Atlanta, Ga.He was the...
Allison Timmerman Fortuna Gunnells
Mar 25, 2022
A Memorial Service for Allison Timmerman Fortuna Gunnells, 57, of Winnsboro, will be heldSunday, April 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Temples Halloran Funeral Home Chapel. The Reverend Beth Faulk will officiate.The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Allison was born on October 28, 1964, in Columbia, SC...
Robert Ashley Stafford
Mar 25, 2022
A Service of Remembrance for Robert Ashley Stafford, Sr. will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Bush River Memorial Gardens, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Robert was born on February 3rd, 1969 in Columbia,...
Beverly Ann Telfer
Mar 15, 2022
Beverly Ann Telfer went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022.A service in her remembrance will be held on a date to be announced.A native of Ohio, Mrs. Telfer was born to Gwendolyn Stultz Brown and Dr. Donald Brown in West Union, Ohio, on April 30, 1931. Beverly is survived by her husband, James, of more than 50...
James E. Melton,
Mar 13, 2022
The funeral service for James E. Melton, Jr. 79, of Columbia will be held Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.The Reverend Dr. Mark Bredholt will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 5:00 pm.-7:00 p.m. at Temples Halloran Funeral Home. Mr. Melton was born January 16,...
Julianna Bauknight Dinney
Mar 12, 2022
A graveside service for Julianna Bauknight Dinney of Columbia will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Bush River Memorial Gardens.The Reverend Michael B. Price of Christus Victor Lutheran Church will officiate. Julianna passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Ralph Madison Bauknight and Marie Hook Bauknight.She was a...
John William Mitchell
Mar 5, 2022
John "Johnny" W. Mitchell Jr. passed away peacefully at Columbia Community Hospice House in Columbia, SC, on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was 76 years old and lived a full and vibrant life, characterized by three distinctive careers. Johnny was born on January 12, 1946, in Columbia, SC, to Bill & Kitty Mitchell. After spending the summer of 1963 fighting...
Charles W. Boozer
Feb 26, 2022
A Celebration of Life service for Charles “Charlie” or “Sonny” Boozer, 78, of Cayce, will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Horne will officiate. The family will greet friends from 1 pm – 2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. A private burial will follow...
Caroline Dennis Davis
Feb 24, 2022
A funeral service for Caroline Dennis Davis, 91, of Columbia, will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home. Connie Downs White will officiate.The family will greet friends from 12 pm – 1 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Caroline was...
Curtis "Curt" Legere Williams
Feb 22, 2022
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Curtis “Curt” Legere Williams, 64, Columbia, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Born in Columbia, S.C. on August 27, 1957, to his late mother, Lois Jean “Lodi” (Huggins) Williams, and father, Joseph “Joe” Henry Williams. Curt passed on Tuesday,...
Ellen Clark Moore
Feb 22, 2022
Ellen Clark Moore, 80, of Columbia, SC, passed away on February 22, 2022. She was born on September 22, 1941, to the late Harry and Virginia Templeton Clark in York, South Carolina. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Temples Halloran Funeral Home Chapel.The family will greet friends from 12...
Jane Warren Busby
Feb 19, 2022
A Service of Remembrance for Jane Warren Busby, 89, or Irmo, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, South Carolina, 29063. Rev. Bill Haselden will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Timothy F. Catalano
Feb 18, 2022
The funeral service for Timothy F. Catalano, 69, of Cayce, will be held Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home. The visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. The Reverend Judith L. Myers of Emmanuel Baptist Fellowship will officiate.The entombment will follow...
Myrtis B. Russell
Feb 18, 2022
A Service of Remembrance for Myrtis B. Russell, 91, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at the Temples Halloran Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Antoinette Gaboton-Moss will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Myrtis passed away...
Gary Warren Raymond,
Feb 17, 2022
A memorial service for Gary Warren Raymond, DDS, 73, of Lexington, will be held on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 6952 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, South Carolina, 29212, with Military Honors. The Reverend Dr. Dale Welden, Reverend Marc Rattray, and The Reverend Dr. Jason Hunt will officiate.The family will greet friends from 10:00...
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