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Nancy Christy Day, 78, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Klutz Christy and Edna Juanita James Christy. Mrs. Day was a registered nurse who graduated from The University of South Carolina College of Nursing. She began her career as an operating room nurse and ultimately dedicated her 35-year career to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Mrs. Day was the owner and operator of New Day Professional Services. She was considered a pioneer in her profession, teaching, consulting, and training healthcare professionals throughout South Carolina and the United States on the...

Nancy Christy Day, 78, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Klutz Christy and Edna Juanita James Christy. Mrs. Day was a registered nurse who graduated from The University of South Carolina College of Nursing. She began her career as an operating room nurse and ultimately dedicated her 35-year career to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Mrs. Day was the owner and operator of New Day Professional Services. She was considered a pioneer in her profession, teaching, consulting, and training healthcare professionals throughout South Carolina and the rest of the United...

William "Bill" Kenneth Ginnery, Jr., 77, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on November 28, 1947, he was a son of the late William K. Ginnery, Sr., and Catherine "Katy" Elizabeth McCrady Ginnery. Bill was a graduate of Fairfield Union Highschool and received a bachelors degree from Ohio University where he received his Engineering degree. He was a member of Rushcreek Presbyterian Church in Rushville, OH. Bill served in the United States Air Force as a C-130 pilot. Bill served in many organizations including; Grange, 4-H and the Masonic Order. He had a true love of nature and spent time learning more about the world around us. His biggest contribution in...

Brenda Bogan Painter (77) of Blythewood, SC, formerly of Staunton, VA, died on February 21, 2025 after a brave two year battle with cancer. Brenda was born in Staunton, VA on August 13, 1947, the daughter of Merle and Irene Bogan. She was a 1965 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She continued her education at Ferrum College and Radford University, where she received degrees in home economics and early childhood education. She also did post graduate work at the University of Virginia, Madison College, and the University of South Carolina. Brenda started her teaching career as a First Grade teacher at Jackson-Wilson Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia. Upon marrying, Brenda joined...

Mrs. Carolyn Kay Besswanger, 77, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born November 25, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Albert Edward Bevan II and Mary Margaret Moselage Bevan. Mrs. Carolyn was a loving daughter, wife and mother to her military family. She shared a wonderful 56 years of marriage with her husband, John D. Besswanger. She spent 26 of the 56 years dutifully standing by and supporting Mr. John during his US Navy Military service. During their life, they moved and traveled to many different areas for the military. They spent 10 wonderful years in The Villages, Florida. While there she enjoyed many days of golf, bocce ball, and golf...

Elizabeth Lee (Betty) Tucker Floyd, passed away on January 13, 2025, embraced by the love of her cherished twin daughters. Born on February 23, 1943, in Warrenton, North Carolina, Betty grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1961. She graduated from Stratford College in Danville, Virginia, in 1963. On October 17, 1987, Betty married her beloved husband, Birkett Lee Floyd, enjoyed a delightful respite in Charleston, then moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where she lived for more than 35 years. Betty embraced her community, becoming a vibrant member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the Wisteria Garden Club, and the Trinity Cathedral...

Linda Elaine Stumpf, 82, of Elgin, SC, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born in Portland, New York, on May 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Hess and the late Mae Hess. Survivors include her two daughters, Lori Robson of Elgin, SC, and Dena Orlando of Woodbridge, VA; son, Andrew Robson of Elgin, SC; daughter-in-law, Tamara of Elgin, SC; four granddaughters, Tegan and Taryn Boyd of Woodbridge, VA, and Hannah and Lauren Robson of Elgin, SC; and a great-grandson, Noah Falwell of Woodbridge, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hess, Daniel Hess, Ronald Hess, and Janice Paulus. Services for Ms. Stumpf will be held at a later date,...

Linda Elaine Stumpf, 82, of Elgin, SC, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born in Portland, New York, on May 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Hess and the late Mae Hess. Survivors include her two daughters, Lori Robson of Elgin, SC, and Dena Orlando of Woodbridge, VA; son, Andrew Robson of Elgin, SC; daughter-in-law, Tamara of Elgin, SC; four granddaughters, Tegan and Taryn Boyd of Woodbridge, VA, and Hannah and Lauren Robson of Elgin, SC; and a great-grandson, Noah Falwell of Woodbridge, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hess, Daniel Hess, Ronald Hess, and Janice Paulus. Services for Ms. Stumpf will be held at a later date,...

Joseph Robert Guild, Jr. September 21, 1964 - December 10, 2024 Joseph Robert Guild, Jr., passed away on December 10, 2024. Born on September 21, 1964, he was the son of Joseph and Lavonne Guild. Joseph went by many names: Joe, Joey, Uncle Joe, and Uncle Joe Joe. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and an all-around great man. If you ever met Joe, you never forgot him. Whether it was his quirky ways, his funny sayings, or the kindness he showed, Joe was unforgettable. Joe's outdoor survival skills were unmatched. When he was physically able, he loved to camp, fish and hunt. He was prepared for any emergency that may arise and did his best to make sure that his...

Jeffrey Joseph Hubbell, DVM, 82, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the National Healthcare facility. He was born November 3, 1942, in Denver, CO, the son of Jane Faden and Stan Hubbell. He grew up on Ivanhoe Street in Denver and graduated from East High School. He first went to the University of Colorado before enlisting in the United States Navy where he served as Hospital Corpsman, Second Class (1961-1965). After completing his tour, Jeffrey enrolled in Minot State University to continue his undergraduate studies before attending Colorado State University, graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He first practiced in Los Angeles, CA, for four years...

Joann Leitch Etu, 82, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, David; daughter, Kelly (Steve) Stanton; son, David (Tracy) Etu, Jr.; sisters, Gene Limehouse (Lawton), of Charleston, and Audrey Frost, of Cary, NC. She is also survived by her five grandsons, Jacob Stanton (Brooke), Joseph Stanton (Reese), Jackson Stanton, Will Etu, and Tyler Etu; great-granddaughter, Rowen; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in Charleston; and her constant companion, her dog, Marley. Joann was born June 9, 1942, and was a daughter of Thelma Kiser Leitch and Joseph Clyde Leitch. She was born in the neighborhood of Avondale in St. Andrew's Parrish. This...

Joann Leitch Etu, 82, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, David; daughter, Kelly (Steve) Stanton; son, David (Tracy) Etu, Jr.; sisters, Gene Limehouse (Lawton), of Charleston, and Audrey Frost, of Cary, NC. She is also survived by her five grandsons, Jacob Stanton (Brooke), Joseph Stanton (Reese), Jackson Stanton, Will Etu, and Tyler Etu; great-granddaughter, Rowen; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in Charleston; and her constant companion, her dog, Marley. Joann was born June 9, 1942, and was a daughter of Thelma Kiser Leitch and Joseph Clyde Leitch. She was born in the neighborhood of Avondale in St. Andrew's Parrish. This...

Cleta Fern True Long, 82, of Columbia and formerly of Longview, TX, died on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born on February 8, 1942, in Forestburg, TX, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Laverne True and Rosa Irene Robeson True. Throughout her life Ms. Long had a fondness for horses and all other animals. While residing in Longview, TX, she was employed by Kimbrough Animal Hospital and attended Mobberly Baptist Church. In July of 2024 Ms. Long relocated to Columbia, SC, to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Survivors include her children, Jeffrey David Long (Karen Denise) of Hallsville, TX and Karen DeLine (Steve) of Columbia, SC. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Hali McCurdy of...

Linda Keeny Jones passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 after a brief illness. Born December 30, 1938, Linda was the daughter of the late Charles Leander Keeny and the late Blanche Louise Stauffer Keeny. Linda was a 1960 graduate of Duke University, where she was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society and was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She later earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from The University of South Carolina. After graduating from college, Linda was hired by The United States Department of Defense, where she worked at The National Security Agency (NSA) in Washington, DC for several years. She had a security clearance at NSA,...

The Very Reverend Archpriest Peter Telencio, Chaplain Colonel, US Army (Ret.), 74, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born April 3, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Metro and Mary Deroski Telencio. He was married to the former Martha Swirdovich on October 13, 1973. In addition to his wife, Fr. Peter is survived by his sons, Damian Valdimir and Stephen Daniel Telencio, who both reside in Columbia, South Carolina. He also leaves behind his two precious grandchildren, Hayden Anna and Luca Alexander Telencio as well as two sisters. Fr. Telencio is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Fr. Peter was...

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Ginnery, 77, of Blythewood, SC, died Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born to the late Harry E. Marshall and the late Florence McAuliffe Marshall on May 29, 1947, in Lancaster, OH. She graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1965. She entered the nursing program at Bethesda Hospital where she graduated first in her class. She was a registered nurse for 40 years. She was a longtime member of Rush Creek Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted member of the Ohio State Grange. She applied her passion for educating others by serving as Lecturer and serving as the Ohio State Secretary. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She had many hobbies...

William Scott White, 62, of Columbia, SC, died on Friday, July 19, 2024. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, N.C. 28201. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

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...

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...

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...

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...