John M. Dent, Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
John Matthew Dent, Sr. of Columbia, SC passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Columbia on July 15, 1932. He was the son of Earl William Dent and Effie Hutson Dent. He was married to the joy of his life, Betty. They shared a beautiful lifetime of seventy-two...
Eileen Knutson Dean
Jan 5, 2025
Eileen Knutson Dean, 97, passed from this life on January 5, 2025, in Lexington, SC. Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Romeo “Joe” Dean in 2006 after 59 years of marriage.
Eileen was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 17, 1927, to Julianne and Christ Knutson. She was next to the oldest of eight children. She...
Edward John Faber
Jan 2, 2025
COLUMBIA – Edward “Mr. Ed” John Faber, 94, of Columbia passed away on January 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. Mr. Ed was born December 28, 1930,...
Jeremiah "J" Devon Ambrose
Jan 1, 2025
“A precious life too short, an immeasurable love that will never fade”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious son Jeremiah “J” Devon Ambrose. Jeremiah was born on August 07, 2018 in Foley, Alabama to his loving parents, Davares & Haileigh Ambrose.
Jeremiah...
Perry Lee Spires, Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
Perry Lee Spires, Jr., 94, of Newberry, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was predeceased in death by his wife of 62 years, Norma Jean Drischler Spires.
Born on September 7, 1930, in Cayce, South Carolina, Perry was the son of the late Perry L. Spires, Sr. and Lindy Wise Spires. In the 1930's...
Heather Diane Dotherow
Dec 30, 2024
Heather Diane Dotherow, 49, of Columbia, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on October 8, 1975, she was the daughter of Emmet D. and Penny C. Dotherow. A graduate of Dutch Fork High School, Heather was a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul who loved her family and her Church. She fully...
Noel Johnson Waldrop
Dec 24, 2024
Ms. Noel Johnson Waldrop, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024.
A Columbia native, Noel was born July 9, 1935, to Casey and Virginia Banks Johnson. She was a faithful member of Christian Life Church, where she also served as church administrator for over 30 years. Noel’s life was a testament to...
Shelby F. Bond
Dec 23, 2024
Shelby F. Bond, 84, of Rock Hill, formerly of Lexington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Chapel of Temples-Halloran Funeral Home. The family will...
Paul Herman Derrick
Dec 23, 2024
Irmo, South Carolina – Paul Herman Derrick, 82, passed away on December 23, 2024.
Paul passed away peacefully at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC surrounded by his wife and daughter and special hospice nurse Julie.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Bush...
Benjamin Felder Mcgee
Dec 21, 2024
Benjamin Felder McGee
February 5th, 1928 – December 21st, 2024
Columbia, South Carolina – B.F. McGee, 96, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center.
The funeral service for B.F. McGee, 96, of Columbia, will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Temples-Halloran...
David Gardner Cross
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. David Gardner Cross, 83. passed away on December 21, 2024.
Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in New York.
Temples-Halloran Funeral Home proudly assists the Cross family in their time of grief.
Elizabeth Hodge Goodyear
Dec 18, 2024
Elizabeth Hodge Goodyear, 88, of Lexington went to her Lord on December 18, 2024.
A private family celebration of life for Mrs. Elizabeth Goodyear will be held Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Bush River Memorial Gardens with Reverend Wayne Briggs officiating. Entombment will follow the service.
Margie Elizabeth Hodge Goodyear was...
Charles Herbert Matthews, Jr.
Dec 18, 2024
Charles “Herb” Matthews, Jr, 82, of Columbia passed away unexpectantly on December 18, 2024.
Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Humphries officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date at Friendship...
Diane C. Hardy
Dec 16, 2024
Diane C. Hardy, cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in West Columbia, South Carolina, on December 16, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 16, 1950, to Al Clark and Vida Rawl, Diane was 74 years old. Shortly after her birth, her family returned to South Carolina, where she grew up in...
Jerry Francis Whitley
Dec 16, 2024
Jerry F. Whitley, Lt. Colonel, USAF, (Retired) passed away on December 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gloria Jean Whitley.
Jerry was born in Bethune, South Carolina, son of Leodus Tadlock Whitley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Jean Whitley and brothers, Donald and Harold. He...
Nicole C. Miller
Dec 11, 2024
Nicole Collins Miller, 53, of Columbia passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina on January 11, 1971 to Carolyn K. Anthoney.
Nicole was a Licensed Registered Nurse since 1993 and was able to utilize her skills working at Lexington Medical Center and later for the American Red Cross. She loved...
Deacon Dennis Neil Jones
Dec 10, 2024
Dennis Neil Jones, 78, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2024. Dennis Jones was a devoted Catholic and faithful servant of Christ, a loving husband, dad and grandfather, and a dedicated, life-long Gamecock.
Born October 15, 1946, in St. Petersburg, FL to Carmel Colcolough Jones and Charles S. Jones. Dennis grew up in North Charleston,...
William Ernest Tourville
Dec 9, 2024
William Ernest “Bill” Tourville, 82, of Columbia, SC, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2024, due to a heart attack. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY, on May 28, 1942, to the late William E. Tourville, Sr., and Dora Amo Tourville. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 56 years Deanie Sams Tourville;...
Judy Marbert Oken
Dec 8, 2024
Judy Marbert Oken, 82, of Columbia passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1942 in Johnston, South Carolina. Judy grew up in Johnston and graduated from Johnston High School.
She married Paul Oken and they travelled the world together. Judy was a talented artist, an avid gardener, and a wonderful cook....
Virginia G. Gerrald
Dec 5, 2024
Chapin, SC – Virginia G. Gerrald passed away peacefully at Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington, SC.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on December 8, 2024 at Chapin Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Chapin Presbyterian Church....
