OBITUARIES
Vincent A. Cunningham
Jan 30, 2026
Vincent Anthony Cunningham, age 76, passed away on January 30th, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Vincent was born on March 23rd, 1949, to his Mother Elise Hampton Cunningham, and father, Vincent Anthony Cunningham, in New York City. Vincent would go on to grow up and live in the Washington Heights neighborhood and throughout New York City for much of his life.
He...
Marion Edward Frierson-Farmer
Jan 29, 2026
Mr. Marion Edward Frierson-Farmer, 78, of Bishopville, South Carolina.
Mr. Marion Edward Frierson-Farmer entered into eternal rest on the 29th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 11th day of February 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Bishopville Chapel, 114 East Church Street, Bishopville, South Carolina. Burial, with...
Barry Javor Wilson
Jan 28, 2026
Mr. Barry Javor Wilson 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 28th day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 5th day of February, 2026, at St. Mark Baptist Church, 1456 St. Mark Road Gadsden, South Carolina 29052. Burial will follow in the Church...
Velma Lee Williams
Jan 27, 2026
Velma Lee (Brown) Williams was born on January 27, 1943, and peacefully transitioned on January 27, 2026. She lived a full, fearless, and purpose-driven life, one marked by strength, independence, and an unshakable will.
Velma was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was the foundation of her family and a guiding force whose presence will be...
Harold "Lard" Palmer Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Harold "Lard" Palmer Sr., of St. Matthews, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 25th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 5th day of February 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home St. Matthews Chapel, 102 Church St, St. Matthews, SC 29135.
A public visitation will be...
Curtis Jones Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Curtis Jones Sr., of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 25th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 4th day of February 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.
Interment will follow in the Red Hill...
Barbara Anne Hafner
Jan 25, 2026
Barbara Anne Bowlin, 79, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away in hospice care following a stroke on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The daughter of the late Clarence and Hester (Partin) Bowlin, Barbara was born on September 18, 1946, the fourth of ten children. She found joy in tending her garden, quilting, reading, cooking, eating out with siblings, walking the trails of Stark...
Curtis Lynn Byrd
Jan 24, 2026
Mr. Curtis Lynn Byrd , 69 of Columbia , South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 24th day of January, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am on the 12th day of February, 2026 at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel.
Jeffery "Jeff" Glen Murphy
Jan 24, 2026
Jeffery Glen Murphy, of Gaston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 24th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at three o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 12th day of February 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.
JP Holley Funeral Home is honored...
Ruby Vaught
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Vaught , 87 of Columbia, South Carolina , entered into eternal rest on the 24th day January, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00pm on the 2nd day of February , 2026 at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel with burial to follow immediately after the service at Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
Lewis Broome Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Lewis Broome Jr., 77, of Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Broome entered into eternal rest on the 23rd day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life viewing will be conducted from 2-5 pm on Friday, the 30th day of January, 2026, at the JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel, 9010 Farrow Rd Road, Columbia, South Carolina.
Lewis Broome September 1, 1948-January 23,...
James "Harmon" Metze
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. James "Harmon", 87, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 22nd day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 2026, the JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.
Burial will follow in the Greenlawn...
William Glenn Barrs Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. William Glenn Barrs Sr., 78 , of Gaston South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 22nd day of January , 2026.
JP Holley Funeral Home is honered to serve the Barrs Family.
Mary Laura Evans
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Laura Johnson Evans, 77, of Gaston, entered into eternal rest on the 22nd day of January 2026 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Katie (Gobbel) Johnson. Survivors are her friend and caregiver, Elizabeth Witham of Gaston; sister, Betty Pearson, brother,...
Harold Weston
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Harold Weston , 79 of Columbia, South Carolina , entered into eternal rest on the 18th day January, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00pm on the 29th day of January , 2026 at JP Holley Funeral Home Northeast Chapel , with a public viewing to be held on the 28th day of January , 2026...
Shirley Thomas Clyburn
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Thomas Clyburn, 66, of Bishopville, South Carolina.
Mrs. Shirley Thomas Clyburn entered into eternal rest on the 17th day of January, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 12 noon on Sunday, the 8th day of February, 2026 at JP Holley Funeral Home Bishopville Chapel, 114 East Church Street, Bishopville, South Carolina.
JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Darryl Deshon Jones
Jan 17, 2026
Mr. Darryl Deshon Jones, 60, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 17th day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven thirty in the morning on Monday, the 2nd day of February, 2026, at The Brook Church, 8328 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223.
Burial will follow in the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170...
Henrietta "Rette" Pringle
Jan 16, 2026
Henrietta "Rette" Pringle, of Eastover, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 16th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 5th day of February 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209.
A public visitation will be held from...
Terrance "Terry-Poo" L Woods
Jan 15, 2026
Mr. Terrance " Terry-Poo" L. Woods, 46, of Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Woods entered into eternal rest on the 15th day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 24th day of January, 2026, at the JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina....
Karen Delores Holmes
Jan 14, 2026
Ms. Karen Delores Holmes , 75 of Lexington , South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 14th day of January , 2026.
I fly away to my Lord loving hands. I fly away from my family and friends.Don’t look for me I’m in Jesus loving hands. Don’t shed any tears. Just know I’m safe with my lord.
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