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Julie M. Cooper
Apr 21, 2025
Julie M. Cooper, 87, passed away on Monday April 21, 2025 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Benton, Missouri. Arrangements are pending at this time under the direction of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home.
Jon Eric Freeman
Apr 17, 2025
Jon Eric Freeman, age 62, died on April 17, 2025, at the Heritage at Lowman. He was the son of Ann Freeman and the late Jerre Freeman of Columbia, S.C.
Jon suffered lifelong injuries in a car accident in 1979. Through his hard work and determination, he graduated from Irmo High School, class of 1984. He was...
Russell G. Elwood
Apr 12, 2025
It is with a heavy hearts, Russell G. Elwood, passed away on April 12, 2025, with his family by his side. Russ was born August 24, 1942 in Sidney, NY to Robert and Hazel (Wilcox) Elwood.
Russ was married to his soulmate, Gail (Witter) for 62 and half years. He is survived by his daughter Robin (Laurie),...
Nellie Mae Black
Apr 12, 2025
Nellie Mae Atkinson Black , 83 of Columbia went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2025.
Born in Mt Clio, South Carolina on August 12,1941, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. Atkinson and Annie Marie Herrington. Ms. Black retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken after many years of dedicated...
Virginia Maness Stratford
Apr 11, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Maness Stratford, 79, passed away on Friday April 11, 2025.
Arrangements are pending at this time under the direction of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home.
Susan Kay Nicholson
Apr 11, 2025
Susan Kay Nicholson passed away on April 11, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday April 26, 2025 at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with burial to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from Noon until 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Susan was born in Columbia, SC, on August...
Bernadette Dorothy Langhals
Apr 8, 2025
Bernadette Dorothy Langhals, 75, of Columbia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2025. She was born in Lima, Ohio on October 20, 1949 to the late Victor and Lucille Verhoff.
Bernadette loved her family, was a faithful wife and loving mother of strong Christian faith, and had an immense love of Jesus...
James "Jim" Leroy Telfer
Apr 7, 2025
James Telfer passed peacefully on April 7, 2025 at Wellmore of Lexington in Lexington, South Carolina.
He was born in Chicago Illinois to William Telfer and Alice Hill Telfer. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly Ann Brown Telfer, and he is survived by his stepdaughter Ann Alexander.
James graduated from Northwestern University and received...
Ltc Donald Ray Keating, U.S. Army, Ret
Apr 2, 2025
LTC Donald Ray Keating, U.S. Army, Retired, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving wife of 74 years and his devoted family.
Born in Bassett, Nebraska, on March 10, 1932, to Albert H. and Velma M. Keating, Don led a remarkable life defined by service, leadership, and love...
Lcdr Albert "Al" August Bucholz, U.S. Navy, Ret
Mar 30, 2025
Albert "Al" August Bucholz, 95, of Prosperity passed away on March 30, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1929 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Zora Vandermark and Albert A. Bucholz, Sr.
Al served his country in the United States Navy for 30 years, beginning with his first assignment on the USS Nautilus as one...
Alden Rodney Gainey
Mar 29, 2025
Alden Rodney Gainey (Rodney) went home to be with his Lord on March 29, 2025. He was at home with his beloved wife of 37 years, Ann, who was by his side at the time of his passing.
Rodney was born on September 14,1933 to Marion Braddock and Coyt Gainey in Bishopville, SC. He attended St. John’s...
Marion Levern Meetze
Mar 26, 2025
Chapin, South Carolina – Marion Levern Meetze, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service.
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Ronnie Lee Young
Mar 25, 2025
Chapin, South Carolina – Ronnie Lee Young, an esteemed businessman, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his family.
Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on October 8, 1943, to Buren and Rosalee Young, Ron graduated from the University of South Carolina with a...
Mafalda Torres
Mar 23, 2025
Mafalda Torres, 93, of West Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 9, 1931, in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, the daughter of Emma Tallevi and Durval Rodrigues. She was a woman of remarkable strength, humor, and unwavering love for her family. A devoted...
Rubye Lee O'Brien
Mar 19, 2025
Rubye died peacefully after 98 wonderful years on March 19, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, O.B. Rubye was born in Andalusia, Alabama and one of eight children born to Henry and Kate Bass.
Rubye was a spitfire, who loved her family dearly and was always ready to have a party. She...
Marilyn Egli Mothershed
Mar 17, 2025
Marilyn E. Mothershed, 86, of Columbia, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1938, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to Reverend Carl Egli and Muriel Joy Egli. Marilyn, a beloved child of the King, will be deeply missed and always remembered.
Graduating from Montrose...
Ethel "Marian" Haselden Webb
Mar 16, 2025
Ethel ”Marian” Haselden Webb, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home in Myrtle Beach. Born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on November 24, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Tennyson Kenneth Haselden, Sr. and Thelma Gibson Haselden.
Marian attended Andrews High School and Columbia College. She also took numerous computer classes...
Deborah Champion Cousins
Mar 16, 2025
A service in memory of Deborah Champion Cousins of Columbia will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 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.
Deborah passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born...
Ruby E. Hubbard
Mar 11, 2025
Ruby Evon Hubbard 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. Ruby was a native of Graniteville, SC born May 29th, 1945, to Pauline and Robert Greene. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and Godly woman, Ruby never met a stranger. Everywhere she went she displayed the love of her Savior Jesus Christ...
Kenneth H. "Ken" Lester, Sr.
Mar 10, 2025
Kenneth Harrison Lester, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025. Celebration of Life services for Ken Lester (83), will be on March 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at Ashland United Methodist Church, Columbia, SC. In honor of Ken, the family asks that friends wear garnet and black, the University of South Carolina Gamecock...
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