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....
Nancy A. Workman
Aug 9, 2023
Nancy A. Workman, 84, of Columbia, South Carolina, was called home to God on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home (5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212), with the Reverend Bill Haselden officiating. Interment will follow the service in Bush River...
Pat Toal
Jul 31, 2023
James Patrick Toal, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born on April 10, 1942, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Helen Nadine Livingston Toal and John Keenan Toal. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School, Hand Middle School, and Dreher High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in...
Reverend James Paul Poynor Iii
Jul 31, 2023
Reverend James Paul Poynor, III, 82, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed by death to endless life with Christ on July 31, 2023. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church....
Richard L. Guy Ii
Jul 28, 2023
Richard Lawrence Guy II, 68, of Gilbert, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born on February 6, 1955, in Auburn, New York, he was the son of Richard Lawrence Guy I and Marie A. Guy. Rich had a successful career in the Printing Industry, he worked for many printing companies throughout the country and retired from RR Donnelley of...
Billy Graves "Bill" Benton
Jul 27, 2023
Billy Graves (Bill) Benton, age 88, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. Born on April 26, 1935, in Clarksville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Hazel Frances Graves Benton Huston and the late James William Benton, Jr. Bill graduated from West End High School in Nashville, TN,...
Jewel Catherine Howers
Jul 27, 2023
Jewel Catherine Howers (68) of Lexington, SC, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born a triplet (Geraldine, Jean, Jewel) August 3, 1954 in Hemlock, Michigan. Her parents are John Francis Coughlin and Jewel Mary (Fuller) Coughlin. Jewel attended Our Lady of Mercy High school in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Furthermore, she attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan where...
Marvin C. "Bill" Davis
Jul 26, 2023
Marvin “Bill” C. Davis gained his wings to be with our Heavenly Father on July 26, 2023. He was born in Union County, SC, one of four children of Leroy Davis and Grace Davis. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. Surviving are his...
Jackie Mathias Herron
Jul 26, 2023
Jack “Jackie” Mathias Herron, 56, of 176 Jefferson Place passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Donnie Herron, Donna Mathias, and James Stowell. A graduate of Irmo High School, Jack went on to become an accomplished welder and landscaper. Jack had a love for the outdoors and a gift for...
John Luke Lucas, Jr.
Jul 25, 2023
John Luke Lucas, Jr., 85, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born on August 11, 1937, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Luke Lucas, Sr. and Laura Videlka Lucas. John was a football standout at Presbyterian College where he earned his degree in 1959. He played professional football for the Minnesota Vikings for one...
Gerald D. Webb
Jul 25, 2023
Gerald Desso Webb, 53, of Irmo, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born on August 21, 1969, in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Harvey Desso Webb and the late Christina Alvarez Webb. Gerald graduated from Airport High School and received associate degrees from Midlands Technical College in Computer Technology and Telecommunications Systems Management. He worked...
Donnie C. "Buck" Kelly
Jul 21, 2023
Donnie Carroll “Buck” Kelly October 22, 1944 – July 21, 2023 West Columbia, South Carolina – Donnie Carroll “Buck” Kelly, 78, of West Columbia, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Buck was born in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the son of the late Caldwell William and Mary Elizabeth Peake Kelly. He grew up...
John Bryan Mcguffey
Jul 17, 2023
John Bryan McGuffey, 64, of Irmo, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. John was born in Alhambra, California on March 8, 1959. He grew up in northern California and Connecticut, and eventually made his way to San Francisco where he stayed until joining the U.S. Army in March of 1985. John spent several years of his military career overseas...
