Charles R. "Rick" Hewitt
Sep 18, 2023
Charles Richard “Rick” Hewitt, 69, of West Columbia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born in Camden, SC, on December 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles Clinton Hewitt and Frances Goude Hewitt. Rick was educated in the Kershaw County school system and graduated from Camden High School. He worked at Krispy Kreme. Rick is survived...
Fred D. Lowman
Sep 17, 2023
Fred D. Lowman, 83, of Irmo, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Frances Hammond French
Sep 16, 2023
Frances Neal Hammond French, 97 passed away on Saturday, September 16. Born February 4, 1926 in Columbia, SC to the late Arthur and Maggie Hammond, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Major Isaac Sheldon French, (Ret.)three brothers, Dean, John, and Henry Hammond, four sisters, Marie Hallman, Katherine Douglas, Mary Danelly, Sug Riley, and one...
John Kirkwood Burch, Jr.
Sep 14, 2023
John Kirkwood "Woody" Burch, Jr., son of the late John Kirkwood Burch, Sr., and Kathryn Cooper Burch, was born in Columbia, SC, on April 5, 1943, and entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center. He was a 1961 graduate of Eau Claire High School, a retiree of the United States Postal Service, and an employee...
Mary Jean Rogers
Sep 13, 2023
Mary Jean Rogers, affectionately known as Nana passed away on September 13, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born on January 20, 1944 and was a native of Tarrant, AL. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a devoted Christian of Baptist faith. She had an outgoing personality and unique style. She enjoyed mismatching her...
Barbara Jean Lee
Sep 12, 2023
Barbara Jean Colter Lee, 75, of Elgin, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in Woodford, South Carolina, on August 11, 1948, she was the daughter of George Colter, Sr., and Helen Culler Colter. Barbara was educated in the Orangeburg County school system and graduated from Dover High School in 1966 in North, South Carolina. After graduating high school,...
Lesley B. Berkeley
Sep 10, 2023
Lesley Joyce Benner Berkeley passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, only 3 days after her husband, Keith D. Berkeley. A Service of Celebration for both will be held in October at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. Mrs. Berkeley was born in Ferndale, Michigan on November 1, 1932, to Ernest and Nell Benner. As a young girl her family moved to...
Barbara Jean Nolan
Sep 8, 2023
Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA to George and Adelaide Sims. She was raised in Philadelphia with two brothers and six sisters. She is survived by sisters, Addie and Susie. Barbara later married Thomas Nolan and would go on to have four children, Colleen (rip Billy), Kelly (rip Herb), Patrick (Amy) and Robert (Denise). She would enjoy life with her...
Ernest "Ernie" Magaro, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Ernest “Ernie” Magaro, Jr. died Friday, September 8, at the age of 93. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 29212. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the...
Keith D. Berkeley
Sep 7, 2023
Dr. Keith D. Berkeley passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A Service of Celebration will be held in mid-October at St. Michael Lutheran Church. Dr. Berkeley was born in Port Huron, Michigan on December 19, 1931. He was the son of the late Marion and Geraldine Berkeley. He was predeceased by a...
Loretta Proctor
Sep 7, 2023
Loretta Proctor, 80, of Irmo, passed away on Thursday September 7, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1942 in Columbia, South Carolina, to John Nolan Lybrand and Carmen Johnson Lybrand. Loretta attended the old Columbia High School. She was raised in the Basilica of St. Peter in Columbia. After marrying her husband, Gary, she lived the military life for...
Erika Leigh Thorsnes Schlegel
Sep 3, 2023
Erika Leigh Thorsnes Schlegel, 71, of Columbia, passed away in the presence of her loving daughter and her dog Rex on Sunday, September 3, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 29212. Chaplain Jude Peck will be present for support....
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Copeland Jones
Sep 2, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Copeland Jones, 92, of West Columbia, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. As Thom often did, he had a special way of letting everyone know about his life! Here is his obituary, as written by Thom himself: *****I dreamed once that I did a film to be shown at my service. I thanked those who...
Linda Hallman Demars
Aug 30, 2023
Linda Hallman DeMars, 79, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. The family will be receiving friends at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 29212, on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray...
Johnathan Wesley "Wes" Dorton
Aug 29, 2023
Wes passed away from this life the morning of August 29th, 2023. He had battled cancer for the last 8 years on and off and claimed his victory in Jesus! He was surrounded by family. Wes was born in Wise, VA but has lived in South Carolina the majority of his adult life. Wes was a a father, a friend,...
Anne Belorit Benicewicz
Aug 26, 2023
Anne B. Benicewicz, 101, passed away on August 26, 2023 in Columbia, SC. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester A. Benicewicz, son, Capt. Richard C. Benicewicz (Army), daughter, Barbara Brammer and grandson, Derek B. Benicewicz. She is survived by her son Brian C. Benicewicz and his wife Pamela, granddaughter Leigh Ann Acosta (Anthony) and great-grandson Quentin. She is also...
Hettie Wicker Cross
Aug 26, 2023
Mrs. Hettie Wicker Cross, wife of H. Lane Cross, mother to Michele Knotts and Greg Cross, entered the Church triumphant on August 26, 2023. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Columbia, SC surrounded by her loving family. Known for her generosity and servant's heart, Hettie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She had...
Karen Davis Guyton
Aug 14, 2023
Mrs. Karen Davis Guyton, “Mimi”, 72, was called home to God on Monday afternoon, August 14, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 43 years, Ted Guyton and daughter, Lindsay Dowd (John). She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Jane Wilkinson (Bobby); stepson Thad Guyton (Michelle); and her grandchildren Kaley, Morgan, Mason, and Colton; and nephew Ryan Hellams...
Gordon W. Banks
Aug 13, 2023
Gordon Wayne Banks, 72, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born on April 8, 1951, in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of the late Gerald Wayne Banks and the late Evelyn Griffith Banks. He was married for 31 years to his late wife, Susan Stanley Banks. Gordon was graduated from North High School and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical...
Brenda Whittle Waites
Aug 10, 2023
The funeral service for Brenda W. Waites, 71, of Columbia, will be held on Tuesday August 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia 29212. Interment will follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service....
