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Local obituaries for JP Holley Funeral Home and Crematory

Christopher X. Starks

Christopher X. Starks

Jul 9, 2026

Mr. Christopher Starks, 48, of Columbia, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 9th day of July 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at one thirty in the afternoon on Saturday, the 18th day of July 2026, at Twin City Church of Christ, 210 Highland Ave, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006.

Public visitation will be held from ten o’clock in the...

Annie Mae Fritz

Annie Mae Fritz

Jul 9, 2026

Annie Mae Fritz, 79, of St. Matthews, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 9th day of July 2026.

Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Friday, the 17th day of July, 2026 at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 1887 Old Bellville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135

Burial will follow at the Roselawn Memorial...

Daisy Mae Hucks

Daisy Mae Hucks

Jul 8, 2026

Daisy Mae Hucks, 83, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 8th day of July 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 17th day of July, 2026 at the Greenview First Baptist Church, 101 Isaac St, Columbia, SC 29203.

Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Serenity Memorial Gardens, Windwan...

Ruth Evelyn Miller

Ruth Evelyn Miller

Jul 7, 2026

Ms. Ruth Evelyn Miller, 67, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 7th day of July 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 18th day of July 2026, at High Hill Missionary Baptist Church , 6750 Meeting House Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040.

Interment will follow in the church's...

Artinez R. Ceaser

Artinez R. Ceaser

Jul 3, 2026

Artinez Ceaser, 35, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 3rd day of July 2026.

Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be conducted at Twelve noon  on Thursday, the 23rd day of July, 2026, at the Greenlawn Serenity Memorial Gardens.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ceaser Family.

Edward M. Baker

Edward M. Baker

Jul 3, 2026

Edward McKuren Baker, 53, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2026. He was born on July 5th, 1972, in Sumter, South Carolina, to his father, Gerald Baker, and his mother, Eddie Faye Baker. He was the youngest brother of David Baker. Eddie attended West Florence High School and graduated from Francis Marion University in 1995. He...

Louise English Cochran

Louise English Cochran

Jul 3, 2026

Louise English Cochran, 85, of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 3rd day of July 2026.

Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 11th day of July, 2026 at the St. Matthews Baptist Church, 752 Old Congaree Run, Eastover, SC 29044.

Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Public visitation will be...

Robert Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

Jul 2, 2026

" In keeping with Robert's wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Robert are invited to honor his memory in their own special way and to cherish the moments and memories they shared with him."

Murphy Stewart Jr.

Murphy Stewart Jr.

Jul 1, 2026

Mr. Murphy Stewart Jr., 87, of Columbia, South Carolina.

Mr. Stewart entered into eternal rest on the 1st day of July, 2026.

Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 16th day of July, 2026 at the JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast 9010 Farrow Road Columbia, South Carolina 29203. Burial will follow at the...

Lisa Latoya Jones

Lisa Latoya Jones

Jun 28, 2026

Lisa Latoya Jones, 45, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 28th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 11th day of July 2026, at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, 1330 Congaree Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061.

A public visitation will be held from five o'clock in...

Wendy Denise Hall Hopkins

Wendy Denise Hall Hopkins

Jun 27, 2026

Wendy Denise Hall Hopkins, 52, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 27th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at three o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 2nd day of July 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.

A public visitation will be held...

Jessie James Person

Jessie James Person

Jun 26, 2026

Jessie James Person, 60, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 26th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at ten thirty in the morning on Tuesday, the 7th day of July 2026, at Agape Worship Center International,424 Lee Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29229.

Interment will follow in the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival...

Alan Wayne Ward

Alan Wayne Ward

Jun 24, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Wayne Ward, age 74, on June 24, 2026, following a courageous journey with dementia.

Alan is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Sigrid Ward, and his son, Christopher Ward.

In keeping with Alan's wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Alan (Wayne)...

Gregory R. Taylor

Gregory R. Taylor

Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Gregory R. Taylor, 70 of Columbia, South Carolina entered in to eternal rest on the 24th day of June , 2026 .  A Celebation of life service will be held on the Thursday the 2nd day of July, 2026 at one'o'clock in the afternoon at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel. A public Viewing be held on Thursday the...

Alcess "Cess" O Cyrus

Alcess "Cess" O Cyrus

Jun 24, 2026

Alcess "Cess" O. Cyrus, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 24th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 3rd day of July 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.

A public visitation will be held...

Ronnie Lee Cribb Jr.

Ronnie Lee Cribb Jr.

Jun 22, 2026

Ronnie Lee Cribb Jr., 34, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 22nd day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 2nd day of July 2026, at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, 2440 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.

JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Charles E Thompson

Charles E Thompson

Jun 22, 2026

Mr. Charles E. Thompson 70, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 22nd day of June , 2026.  A public viewing with be held on Tuesday  June 30, 2026 from 11:30 am until 12:30pm at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel. A Celebration of life service will be held 12:30pm pm on Tuesday June 30th, 2026  at...

Claude "Po-Cat" E. Gridine Sr.

Claude "Po-Cat" E. Gridine Sr.

Jun 19, 2026

Mr.

Claude "Po-Cat" E. Gridine Sr. , 69, of Eastover, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 19th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 26th day of June 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.

JP Holley Funeral...

Juanita Edith Major Coston

Juanita Edith Major Coston

Jun 17, 2026

Juanita Edith Major Coston, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on 8th day of June 2026.

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 25th day of June 2026, at Good Shepherd Holiness Church Cemetery, 6824 Cabin Creek Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061.

A public visitation will be held from...

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