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William Stroud Workman
Aug 10, 2024
William Stroud Workman, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina, was called home to God on August 10th, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Visitation will be prior to the service for family and friends – Gamecock attire is encouraged! Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16th, at Temples-Halloran on 5400 Bush River Road in Columbia...
Jimmy Cook
Aug 6, 2024
Jimmy Cook, 84, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born to James H. and Alice Cooper Cook in Robbinsville, North Carolina on August 5, 1940. Jimmy proudly served 20+ years in the United States Army. He retired in 1977 as a Sergeant First Class (SFC). Jimmy attended Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Irmo, SC. Survivors...
Geraldine Stephenson Durant
Aug 6, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry or GG” Stephenson Durant, 84, of Irmo, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born to James Aubrey Stephenson and Lacy White Stephenson in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 24, 1940. Gerry graduated from Garner High School and earned an Associate degree in Secretarial Sciences at Peace College. While she had a variety of careers, her...
Maxie Booker
Aug 6, 2024
Maxie Wilcher Booker, 93, of Cayce, SC, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Midville, Georgia, Maxie was a force her entire life, admired by everyone who knew her for her generosity and work ethic, and for overcoming humble beginnings to make a comfortable life she was proud of. She entered the workforce early, spending most of her...
John Henry Holladay, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
John Henry Holladay, Jr., 101, of Irmo, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was born to the late John Henry Holladay, Sr. and Ruth Flanders Holladay on April 7, 1923, in Gable, SC. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Johnstone Holladay and son, John Michael Holladay, Sr. John was a decorated WWII pilot with distinguished...
Paul K. Anderson, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Paul Kenneth Anderson Jr., 72, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on March 26, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paul graduated from Holston High School as well as the University of Tennessee. He had lifelong passions for Tennessee Volunteer football and American history. Paul loved to recount stories about his family and his childhood. He was...
Walter F. Nawrocki
Aug 1, 2024
Walter F. Nawrocki, 89, of Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on August 1, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. He was born on July 9, 1935 in Belvidere, NJ, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Tomczyk Nawrocki. Walt graduated from Belvidere High School in 1954. He was employed with McLean Packaging in Nazareth,...
Deborah Ruth Shuler
Aug 1, 2024
Deborah Ruth Shuler, 70, of Columbia, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born in Columbia on January 30, 1954, to the Reverend Dallas and Sara Watts Goff. Deborah retired after a career in IT Support from AFLAC. Deborah would lose herself in her yard. She loved being outside...
Loretta G. Sercy
Jul 30, 2024
Loretta Gardner Sercy, 80, of Columbia, departed this earthly life on July 30, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1944, in Columbia, to Al Gardner and Julia Kaiser Gardner. Loretta was a product of Richland School District One schools, graduating from the old Columbia High School, Class of 1962. Following high school, she received both her undergraduate and graduate...
Gerald James Smith
Jul 28, 2024
Gerald James Smith, 85, of Columbia, South Carolina met his Lord and Savior face-to-face on Sunday, July 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at Riverland Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 pm; with visitation starting at the church at Noon. Entombment will follow the service at Temples-Halloran, Bush River Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smith was born...
Myrna M. Ragsdale
Jul 25, 2024
Myrna Mae Ragsdale (Driggers) passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the age of 97. She was the widow of Roy Ragsdale. Myrna (aka “MeeMaw”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She leaves behind two sons, Kim and Stan, six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her oldest son, Gary. She graduated from Southern...
Lloyd Lohuis
Jul 15, 2024
Lloyd Max Lohuis, a beloved resident of Irmo, SC, passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Muskegon, MI, on March 17, 1947, to Maxine Jeanette Garlock and Fred Lohuis, Jr., Lloyd's life was filled with adventure, service, and love. Lloyd's journey began in Muskegon, where he attended Mona Shores High School and Muskegon Community...
Mary Fry Walker
Jul 14, 2024
The memorial service for Mrs. Mary Lee Fry Walker, widow of the late Reverend Edwin S. Walker, III, will be conducted at 3 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Joshua Knott, officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 2:30 pm until the time of the service and again after the...
Thaw Tay
Jul 9, 2024
Thaw Tay, 51, of Columbia, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Durham T. Harrison, Jr.
Jul 7, 2024
Durham T. Harrison, Jr., 85, of Irmo, SC passed away on July 7, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Lexington Medical Extended Care and Hospice for their skilled care and compassion in assisting the family in navigating this disease. Durham was born on July 14, 1938, in Columbia, SC....
Timothy "Justin" Downs
Jul 5, 2024
Timothy “Justin” Downs of Kihei, Hawaii, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife, Beth by his side on July 5, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC on April 27, 1981. Justin graduated from Irmo High School in 1999. He graduated from the University of South Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance with a...
Marion Austin
Jul 4, 2024
Marion Frederick “Butch” Austin, 84, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born in Columbia on March 26, 1940, to Eugene Wesley Austin and Marguerite Muller Austin. Butch was a product of Columbia and Charleston schools and graduated from Dreher High School. Following high school, he graduated from Newberry College in 1962 with a degree in...
Dr. Stephen L. Morgan
Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Stephen L. Morgan, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Karen E. Eberhardt
Jul 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024, Karen Etta Eberhardt passed away in Columbia, South Carolina from a prolonged illness and was surrounded by her immediate family as she died. She resided in Columbia, South Carolina for the last 36 years. She is survived by her husband George W Eberhardt III of 57 years, sisters Jeanie (Dietrich) Sosna, Diane (Held) Heffelfinger and devoted...
John Mciver Severance, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
John McIver Severance Jr., “Johnny Mac”, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at home June 30, 2024 at the age of 87 after a long illness. John was born May 28, 1937 in Florence, SC to the late John McIver Severance and Meredith Brooks Severance. He graduated from Charleston High School and attended the University of South Carolina while serving...
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