David Philip Gold
Jul 4, 2025
David Philip Gold, 74, of Lexington, SC, passed away on July 4, 2025, after a long illness. Phil was born on August 16, 1950, in Shelby, NC, to Ellie and Griffin Gold. He attended Gardner-Webb University and the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and Secondary Education. Phil worked for Smurfit-Stone Container...
Carolyn D. Griffin
Jul 4, 2025
Carolyn D. Griffin (80) of 334 Pitney Road, Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Born on July 27, 1944 in Richland County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Claude B and Sybil Spratlin Dreher. Carolyn Griffin enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting blankets for children, reading, writing poetry, and jigsaw puzzles. She was employed...
Eric J. Stamey
Jun 22, 2025
Eric Stamey passed away at MUSC in Charleston, with his wife and mother by his side.
Visitation will be held at 2pm, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 3pm on July 22, 2025 at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home Chapel, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29212.
A native of Greenville, SC, Eric was born Sept 20, 1972 to Martha and...
Jamie R. Mack
Jun 22, 2025
James Reece “Jamo” Mack, 54, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on June 25, 1970, to Stanton M. Mack and the late Janice Woody Lovett.
Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the Chapel of Temples-Halloran...
Carolyn Weed McCartha
Jun 20, 2025
Carolyn Weed McCartha, 94, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
Born in Irmo, South Carolina, Carolyn graduated from Irmo High School and Columbia Commercial College with a secretarial degree. She was a long-life member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Carolyn was the church organist and Sunday School teacher for many years. She retired from Dutch Fork Baptist Church...
Johnny Lanier Starnes
Jun 19, 2025
Johnny Lanier Starnes, 82, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born on January 2, 1943, in Wagener, South Carolina, Johnny lived a life of purpose, love, and faith. A veteran of the Air National Guard, Johnny devoted more than 35 years of his career to Wilbur Smith and Associates, where he was respected for his...
Frances Purvis Ellett
Jun 18, 2025
Frances Purvis Ellett, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Beaufort, SC, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 17, 1946, in Savannah, GA, Frances was the daughter of the late John Alan Purvis and Laura Lee Gibson Purvis. The family later moved to Charlotte, NC where she grew up. Frances graduated from the University of...
David Lee Biddle
Jun 15, 2025
Major David Lee Biddle, U.S. Army (Ret.), 87, passed away on June 15, 2025. Dave was born on January 4, 1938, in Williamsburg, PA, the son of the late Myron K. Biddle and Ruth Biddle. He earned a B.S. degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA, and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University. Dave retired from...
Faye Delia Meetze
Jun 13, 2025
Faye Delia Rhoden Meetze, 90, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. A native of Lexington, Faye was born on December 27,...
Susan Wax Wolfe
Jun 11, 2025
Susan Wax Wolfe, of Irmo, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her beloved husband of 41 years, Richard Wolfe, and all five children. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Dutch Fork Baptist Church, 3517 Dreher Shoals Road, Irmo, South Carolina, 29063.
She was born at the Marine Corps...
Brenda Johnston Brown
Jun 10, 2025
Brenda Johnston Brown, 71, of Columbia, entered into Heaven after passing away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 10, 2025. She was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on August 20, 1953.
She loved her family and friends deeply and was a woman of strong Christian faith who loved Jesus Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Nancy Louisa Winfree
Jun 7, 2025
Nancy Louisa Deaton Winfree, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Nancy was born on July 14, 1938, in Mooresville, North Carolina, the daughter of Avis and Willis Deaton. As a child, Nancy’s mother taught her the power of prayer, and they were faithful members of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. In 1954, Nancy accepted Christ as her Savior at...
Dianna Leigh Walters
Jun 5, 2025
Dianna Leigh Sugg Walters, 78, passed away at her home on June 5, 2025, with her beloved husband and cherished fur babies by her side. Born on November 8, 1946, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, Dianna was the daughter of Col. A.D. and Lila Sugg. A bright and accomplished student, she was an honor graduate of the...
Osger DeLeon Jordan Jr
Jun 3, 2025
"Well done, good and faithful servant." —Matthew 25:23 Osger DeLeon Jordan Jr., affectionately known as “O.D.,” peacefully entered eternal rest on June 3, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on November 15, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Osger DeLeon Jordan Sr. and the late Cleveland Plant. Private Family services will be held at Bush...
Ruth McNeill Westbury
Jun 1, 2025
COLUMBIA – Lida Ruth McNeill Westbury, 94, of Columbia, passed away on June 1, 2025. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Bush River Memorial Gardens in Columbia. Visitation with the family will follow from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Ashland Hall, Ashland United Methodist Church. Born in McColl, South Carolina, on...
Josephina Naa Dodua Ribiero-Mensah
May 31, 2025
With deep sorrow and grateful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Josephina Naa Dodua (Joseline) Ribeiro-Mensah on May 31, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 79 years old. Her presence brought light and love to all who knew her. Mrs. Ribeiro-Mensah will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her family, friends,...
Marjorie Elizabeth Durant
May 31, 2025
Marjorie "Margie" Elizabeth MeGahee Durant, 98, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church, with a repast and visitation to follow. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 8,...
Madison Archer Ballagh Jr.
May 30, 2025
Madison Archer Ballagh, 77, passed away on May 30, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Madison was born on December 16, 1947, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Madison and Katherine Moss Ballagh. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era, stationed in Germany. While there, he had...
William Henry Burke
May 28, 2025
William Henry Burke, 88, passed away May 28, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Born March 2, 1937 in Virgie, KY, he was a devoted husband to Alfreda and a loving father to Tim, Greg, & Barbie. Bill was a hard worker and an excellent role model of good work ethic. He rarely missed a day as he worked 40 years...
Dr. Robert Gene "Bob" Ethridge
May 25, 2025
Dr. Robert “Bob” Ethridge passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Laurel Crest in West Columbia, SC, with his two sons by his side. Funeral services for Bob will be held at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home in Columbia on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm. Following the service, interment will be at Bush River Memorial Gardens next to the funeral...
