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Columbia, SC Robert Grant Price, Sr. 1936 — 2024 Robert "Bob" Grant Price, Sr., 88, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1936, in Elizabethtown, IL as the son of Robert Lee and Virginia Rose Gullet Price. Bob graduated from University High School and Southern Illinois University, both in Carbondale, IL. While in high school, he was chosen to participate in the Illinois State Science Fair in Chicago. While attending Southern Illinois University, he served as president of the Southern Eagles Flying Club and participated in the Collegiate Aerobatics Trials where he finished second place overall. He was an Airforce ROTC graduate and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant following... Columbia, South Carolina Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Pack Van Wyck 1935 — 2024 Shirley Elizabeth Pack Van Wyck, 88, long time resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Amqui, Tennessee, on August 12, 1935, she was a daughter of the late James Columbus Pack and Zelpha Evelyn Miller Pack. Mrs. Van Wyck was the loving wife to Robert Wagner Van Wyck, Sr. She and Robert shared a strong marriage of devotion and support to each other from 1956 until his death in 2016. Mrs. Van Wyck was a graduate of Hermitage High School in Tennessee. With a true servant's heart, her family was everything to her and she devoted her life to being a wife and mother. Mrs. Van Wyck enjoyed quilting, cross-stitch, and needlework. She was a talented cook and... Columbia, South Carolina Mr. Ted Raymond Dillard 1947 — 2024 Ted Raymond Dillard, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Leaksville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Vernie "Bunny" and Lena Dillard. Ted Dillard would tell you that his name was Ted, not Theadore, not Edward, just Ted. Raymond. Dillard. People would ask what he did, but the answer to that was not easy. He was a mailman. He was a golfer. He loved antiques and once owned his own antique store. Ted was an accredited appraiser who could give the folks on Antiques Road Show a run for their money with his expertise. He worked as a carpenter, as a dock builder, and as a mechanic. He managed restaurants, and bars. He was once head of security at a Nevada Ski... Columbia, South Carolina Mr. Ted Raymond Dillard 1947 — 2024 Ted Raymond Dillard, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Leaksville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Vernie "Bunny" and Lena Dillard. Ted Dillard would tell you that his name was Ted, not Theadore, not Edward, just Ted. Raymond. Dillard. People would ask what he did, but the answer to that was not easy. He was a mailman. He was a golfer. He loved antiques and once owned his own antique store. Ted was an accredited appraiser who could give the folks on Antiques Road Show a run for their money with his expertise. He worked as a carpenter, as a dock builder, and as a mechanic. He managed restaurants, and bars. He was once head of security at a Nevada Ski... Columbia, South Carolina James Alexander Chontos 1927 — 2024 James Alexander Chontos, 96, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Columbia, SC. James was born on September 28, 1927 in McKeesport, PA, the son of Alexander Thomas Chontos and Margaret Kovacs. James was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Anne Louise (Kraus) and his two siblings, Andrew and Dolores. He is survived by his brother Charles and sister Bernadette Turkaly; his three daughters, Linda Warner, (Robert), Judith Chontos-Komorowski (Timothy) of Columbia, SC and Karen Chontos of Ft. Myers, FL; seven grandchildren, Matthew Warner (Monica), Christopher Warner (Loren), Amanda Warner Unger (Christian), Joy Warner... Columbia, South Carolina Mildred Yates Brown Knowlton 1923 — 2024 Mildred Yates Brown Knowlton, 100, of Columbia, died on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born July 14, 1923, in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Francis Burkhead Brown and Mildred John Yates Brown. Mildred was blessed with 100 years filled with love, laughter, poetry, and faith. She was a remarkable example of the Greatest Generation as her life was impacted by the history of her time. She was born in Raleigh NC and lived in her parents' newly built "forever" home on the same street with her grandparents. Her happiest memories include playing at Yates Mill and Pond owned by her grandfather, Professor Robert Yates. The Great Depression brought great changes in this life as... Blythewood, South Carolina, South Carolina SFC Gerald Dale Gribler, US Army (Ret.) 1937 — 2024 SFC Gerald Dale Gribler, US Army (Ret.), 87, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born February 3, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, he was a son of the late George Lewis Gribler and Ruby Regina From Gribler - Smith. The funeral service for SFC Gribler will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, March 21st at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com. Rock Hill, South Carolina Tony Frank Randall Ballard 1947 — 2024 March 13, 2024, Tony Frank Randall Ballard, 76, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Asheville, NC, on August 10, 1947, he was a son of the late James Brittain Ballard and Aliene Penley Ballard. Married at a young age, he was the devoted husband of 60 years to Irma Jean "Jeanie" Ponder Ballard. Mr. Ballard went to Charles D. Owen High in Black Mountain, NC and proudly joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18 years old. Stationed at Camp Pendleton, in Oceanside CA; he was a skilled mechanic, working on M50 Ontos tanks during the Vietnam War. Following his military career and return home, Mr. Ballard joined the... Columbia, South Carolina Robert "Bob" Link 1950 — 2024 Robert "Bob" Link passed away from a brief battle with leukemia on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Bob was born in Johnstown, PA, on October 18, 1950, to the late Herbert W. and Anna Marie Burkardt Link. He graduated from Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, with a Major in Business Management and Accounting. Professionally, Bob was a Certified Public Accountant, a partner with Arthur Andersen, serving in the Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and Columbia offices for over 18 years. He then served as Senior Vice President - Finance of Colliers International in Columbia, SC, for over 23 years, retiring in 2016. He viewed his tenure with Colliers as an honor and a... West Columbia, South Carolina Dr. Paul Thayer Holmes 1935 — 2024 Paul Thayer Holmes, 88, of West Columbia, died peacefully at home with family on March 4th, 2024. He was born September 25, 1935, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of John Paul and Mary Louise McKenna Holmes. The family lived in Schenectady NY, before moving to Richland WA when he was in junior high. In Richland, he worked at a ranch during high school summers and learned to rope and ride. He also played the French Horn and had his life-long love of mathematics sparked by high school geometry. Paul met his wife of 67 years (Charlotte Martin) during his undergraduate studies at Washington State College. After graduating from Washington State with a masters degree, Paul earned a Doctorate in... Columbia, South Carolina Sarah Rowell Watson 1940 — 2024 Sarah Rowell Watson, 84, of Columbia, went to be with Jesus surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born to the late William and Sarah Ruth Rowell on February 8, 1940 in Columbia, SC. Sarah was a dedicated member of Crestview Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and the Columbia Business School. Throughout her life she served her church and community as a Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary/Treasurer, Choir Member, GA Leader, and Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed many activities such as working in her yard, canning, baking, making candy, antiquing, and camping with her family. She was a happy and honest person who will be... Columbia, South Carolina Katherine Ann Farrar Glasser 1953 — 2024 Katherine Ann Farrar Glasser, 70, of Columbia, died on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. Born in Lake Charles, LA, on September 17th, 1953, she was a daughter of the late R.W. "Tom" Farrar and Ann Mills Carr. Ms. Glasser was raised in Lake Charles, LA, and was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School. She later earned her BSRN from LSU. She would spend 10 years as a registered nurse in Baton Rouge, LA, until becoming a mother. Her greatest pride and joy was nurturing her children and being a homemaker. Ms. Glasser loved playing with her grandchildren, cooking healthy meals for her family, and cherished her relationship with her children above all else. She was a member of First Presbyterian... Mary Jane Gregg Shand 2024 Mary Jane Gregg Shand, 83, of Columbia, SC, died on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born August 5, 1940, in Staunton, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Leroy Earl Gregg and Flora Johnson Gregg. Mrs. Shand earned her degree in nursing from the University of Richmond and later retired from A.G. Edwards as a registered sales assistant. She was married to Julian Bonham Shand, Jr. for 60 years and they resided in Rome, Georgia from 1969-2000. They relocated to Columbia, South Carolina, where they enjoyed living in closer proximity to family and friends. Mrs. Shand was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rome, GA for 30 years. She... Michael Clementi 1935 — 2024 Michael "Mike" Clementi, 88, of Tampa, FL died on Wednesday January 10th, 2024. Born in Tampa, FL on July 23, 1935, he was a son of the late Joe Clementi and Marie Ann Clementi. The graveside service for Mr. Clementi will be held at 11 o'clock, on Saturday, February 17th, at Woodlawn Cemetery, 3412 N Ola, Tampa, FL, 33603. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, Columbia, SC, is assisting the family. Memories, condolences and more information may be found or shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com. Michael "Mike" Clementi 1935 — 2024 Michael "Mike" Clementi, 88, of Tampa, FL died on Wednesday January 10th, 2024. Born in Tampa, FL on July 23, 1935, he was a son of the late Joe Clementi and Marie Ann Clementi. Mike grew up in Tampa and was the youngest of three children. As a teen he worked driving an ambulance for a Boza Funeral Home. In 1953, at the age of 18, he was drafted into the military where he served two years. When he returned home, he worked for a well-known clothing store where he sold men's clothing for several years. He met his wife of 65 years, Melba, and they had one son together in 1963, Maurice. He went on to become a veterinarian sales rep, traveling and enjoying his work. In 1999 he retired from his... Columbia, South Carolina Cheryl Wood Hildreth 1949 — 2023 Cheryl Wood Hildreth, 74, died peacefully at Lexington Community Hospice House on December 31, 2023. She was born June 7, 1949 in Macon, Georgia to Zola Gordia Thompson Wood and Judson Newman "JN" Wood. She was the eldest of their three children. Cheryl was a graduate of Miller High School in Macon, GA. She moved to Columbia, SC in 1976, where she was a stay-at-home mother to daughter Amy. She returned to school in her 40s to become a registered nurse, graduating from Midlands Technical College. After a brief time working at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, she joined the team at Midlands Orthopedics, where she worked for almost 20 years until retirement. She was known as a caring and... Elgin, SC, South Carolina Edmond Johnson Jr. 1945 — 2023 Mr. Edmond "Sonny" Johnson Jr., 78, of Elgin, died on Monday, December 18, 2023. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family. Columbia, South Carolina Elaine Lock Elder King McCarrick 1943 — 2023 Elaine Lock Elder King McCarrick, 80, passed away after a long battle with dementia at Still Hopes Episcopal retirement community in Columbia, SC on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on September 4, 1943, in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh, Jr. and Genevieve Louise Benckenstein Elder of Staunton, Virginia and Beaumont, Texas, respectively. Elaine is survived by her sons, George Shields King, Jr. and John Fitzhugh King and their wives Beatrice DeLucy King and Jessica James Orrick King of Columbia, SC; her brother, Fitzhugh Elder III (Christina) of Sarasota, Florida; her grandchildren, George Shields King, III, Charles DeLucy King, William... Columbia, South Carolina John M. "Mac" Chappell 1925 — 2023 Graveside services for John M. "Mac" Chapell, 98, of Columbia, will be held on Friday, December 22nd, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, officiated by the Rev. Tiffany Knowlin Boykin. Mac was the first-born son of the late John Maxwell Chappell, Sr. and Annie Lou Spotts Chappell, from Newberry, SC. He attended Newberry Schools and Graduated from Newberry High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Marines at the age of 18 years old. He served at Iwo Jima and there he experienced a foretaste of Hell; one that no one would ever want to experience. It was an experience that he chose not to talk about. He and his fellow Americans from the 26th Regiment of the 5th... Columbia, South Carolina Dr. James Park Ashley 1937 — 2023 Dr. James Park Ashley October 18, 1937 - November 27, 2023 Columbia, South Carolina - Dr. James Park "Jimmy" Ashley, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Herndon Ashley; daughter, Margaret Nason Ashley; two sons, James Park Ashley, Jr. and wife, Lindsey Willis Ashley, Bryan Ellis Ashley and wife, Gibbon Miler Ashley; and three grandchildren, Bryan Ellis Ashley, Jr., Grace Hutchinson Ashley, and Charlotte Miler Ashley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister, Faith Ashley, and brother, Clarence Allen Ashley III. Jimmy was born to Julia Park Ashley and Clarence... Columbia, South Carolina Jamea Worrell Long 1937 — 2023 Jamea Worrell Long, 86, of Columbia, formerly of Florence, died Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born January 14, 1937, in Florence, SC she was a daughter of the late Howard Oliver, Sr. and Theresa Oliver Worrell. Mrs. Long was a lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church of Florence where she served in various capacities. Her biggest pleasure in life was giving of herself and time as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her children, Kathryn A. "Kathy" Robinson (Redic Earl, III "Ed") of Columbia, SC, Stuart Oliver Long (Ophelia) of Dallas, TX and Lorenza D. "Lory" Long, III (Elizabeth) of Little River, SC; grandchildren, Ainsley R Johnston (John),...
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