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James Pauling

James Pauling

Oct 11, 2025

James Pauling, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 11th day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the sixteenth day of October 2025, at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel 9010 Farrow Rd Columbia, South Carolina 29203. Burial will immediately follow at Gates of...

James Jeffery "Van" Gaither

James Jeffery "Van" Gaither

Oct 10, 2025

Our hearts are filled with love and gratitude as we celebrate the life of our father, James Jeffery Van Gaither, affectionately known as “Van.” Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina (Fairfield County) on January 20, 1958, Van passed peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Van was a man whose presence lit up every room strong, confident, and full of...

Luriedeen Robertson Sumter

Luriedeen Robertson Sumter

Oct 10, 2025

Luriedeen Robertson Sumter, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the tenth  day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the sixteenth day of October, 2025, at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, 1330 Congaree Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061. Burial will immediately follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum,...

Charles Samuel Chandler Jr.

Charles Samuel Chandler Jr.

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. Charles Samuel Chandler Jr , 70, of Lexington , South Carolina , entered into eternal rest on the ninth day of October , 2025.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chandler Family 

Doris Davis

Doris Davis

Oct 9, 2025

Mrs. Doris Davis , 76, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on the 9th day of October, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at One o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 13th day of October 2025 at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel, 9010 Farrow Rd , Columbia, SC 29203

Public visitation will be held from Ten o’clock...

Alvin Glover Sr.

Alvin Glover Sr.

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Alvin Glover Sr., 71, of St. Matthews, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the seventh day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the sixteenth day of October 2025 at JP Holley Funeral Home St. Matthews Chapel, 102 Church St, St. Matthews, SC 29135.

JP Holley Funeral Home...

Lyler Mae Dixon

Lyler Mae Dixon

Oct 6, 2025

Lyler Mae Dixon, 89, of Eastover, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 6th day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Friday, the seventeenth day of October 2025, at Antioch AME Zion Church, 1136 Antioch AMEZ Church Rd, Eastover, SC 29044. Burial will immediately follow in the church's...

Lucinio Del Mar

Lucinio Del Mar

Oct 5, 2025

Mr. Lucinio Del Mar, 100, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on the 5th day of October 2025.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Del Mar Family 

Robert William Smith

Robert William Smith

Oct 4, 2025

Robert William Smith, 51, of Orangeburg, South Carolina passed away on 4th day of October, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at eleven o' clock in the morning  on the 13th day of October, 2025 at JP Holley St. Matthews Chapel. 

Cleveland James Young Sr.

Cleveland James Young Sr.

Oct 3, 2025

Mr. Cleveland James Young Sr., 89, of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 3rd day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 11th day of October 2025 at Temple of Faith Bibleway, 2850 Congaree Rd, Gadsden, SC 29052.

Public visitation will be held from four o’clock...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. Charles Brown, of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 2nd day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 10th day of October 2025 at Kingsville Community Cemetery, 1101 Peter Seymour Rd, Gadsden, SC 29052.

Public visitation will be held from five o'clock in the...

Harmon Wilson

Harmon Wilson

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. Harmon Wilson, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 1st day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 11th day of October 2025 at Antioch AME Zion Church, 1136 Antioch Amez Church Rd, Eastover, SC 29044 

Public visitation will be held from five o’clock in...

Rebecca B. Blue

Rebecca B. Blue

Oct 1, 2025

Ms. Rebecca B Blue , 77 of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on the the 1st day of October , 2025. A public viewing will be held on Friday the 10th day of October, 2025  at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel from  two o'clock in the afternoon to seven o'clock in the evening. A celebration of life service will...

Travis Kelley

Travis Kelley

Oct 1, 2025

Little Master Travis Ean Matthew Kelley, 11, of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 1st day of October 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 9th day of October 2025 at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, 2440 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.

Public visitation will be held...

Roland Levi Cousins III

Roland Levi Cousins III

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Roland L. Cousins III , 57 , of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on the thirtieth day of September, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 18th day of October 2025 at Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church, 5326 Ridgeway St, Columbia, SC 29203

Public visitation will be held from Two o’clock...

Earnie Lee Benjamin

Earnie Lee Benjamin

Sep 29, 2025

Ms. Earnie Lee Benjamin, 84, of Bishopville, South Carolina.

Ms. Earnie Lee Benjamin entered into eternal rest on the 29th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 25th day of October 2025, at Mt Hermon Baptist Church, 302 Woodward Street, Bishopville, South Carolina.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored...

Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr.

Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Mr. Rollen "Ash" Tomlin Jr, 66, of Sumter, South Carolina. entered into eternal rest on the 29th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 6th day of October 2025 at Mulberry Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Rd, Sumter, SC 29153.

Public visitation will be held from four o’clock...

Andrew Whittle

Andrew Whittle

Sep 27, 2025

Mr. Andrew Whittle, 33, of Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Whittle entered into eternal rest on the 27th day of September , 2025. JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Whittle Family.

Claud Joseph Thomas

Claud Joseph Thomas

Sep 26, 2025

Mr. Claud Joseph Thomas 70, of Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. Thomas passed away on the 26th day of September, 2025. 

JP Holley Funeral Home  is honored to serve the Thomas Family

Ruby Washington

Ruby Washington

Sep 26, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Washington, 85, of Eastover, South Carolina.

Mrs. Ruby Washington entered into eternal rest on the 26th day of September 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 2nd day of October 2025, Goodwill Baptist Church, 14081 Garners Ferry Rd, Eastover, SC 29044.

Public visitation will be held from four o’clock in...

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