OBITUARIES
John Alston Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
Mr. John Alston Jr., 89, of Hartsville, South Carolina.
Mr. John Alston Jr. entered into eternal rest on the 8th day of January 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 15th day of January 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Bishopville Chapel, 114 East Church Street, Bishopville, South Carolina.
Public visitation will...
Viney Bernice "Nicey" Goodwin
Jan 12, 2026
Viney Bernice "Nicey" Goodwin, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 12th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 16th day of January 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.
Interment will follow at St. John Resurrection...
Pauline Gilford Cokley
Jan 13, 2026
Pauline Gilford Cokley, of St. Matthews, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 13th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 18th day of January 2026, at John Ford Community Center, 304 Agnes St, St. Matthews, Sc 29135.
Interment will follow at Bethel AME Church Cemetery, 410...
Leland Patterson
Jan 11, 2026
Leland Patterson, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 11th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 24th day of January 2026, at First Northeast Baptist Church, 311 Sparkleberry Ln, Columbia, SC 29229.
Interment will follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd. Columbia,...
Ana Iris Williams
Jan 12, 2026
Ana Iris Williams (née Basabe), age 84, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2025.
Ana was born on November 28, 1941, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to Ismael and Isabel Basabe. Over the course of her life, she built a family rooted in faith, resilience, and enduring connection.
She was married to the loving and wonderful Ruel M. Williams for...
Charlie James Harris III
Jan 8, 2026
Mr. Charlie James Harris, 61 entered into eternal rest on the 8th day of January, 2026.
JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harris Family.
David Francis Jackson
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. David Francis Jackson, of St. Matthews , South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 4th day of January, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 10th day of January 2026, at St. Matthews Christian Center, 731 St. Matthews Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135.
Interment will follow at a...
Patrice "Tee" Williams Bristow
Jan 4, 2026
Patrice "Tee" Williams Bristow, of Rembert, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 4th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 12th day of January 2026, at Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 Sumters Landing Road, Rembert, SC 29128.
Interment will follow in the church's cemetery.
A public visitation...
Malcolm Dominique Johnson
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Malcolm Dominique Johnson, 29 of Columbia, South Carolina, entered into eternal peace on the 4th day of January 2026. A Celebration of life will be held Tuesday the 13th day of January, 2026 at one o'clock in the afternoon at Rehoboth Baptist Church. A public viewing will be held the 12th day of January, 2026 from two o'clock in...
Deaconess Margaret M Hampton
Jan 4, 2026
Margaret Hampton, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 4th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 11th day of January 2026, at Bible Way Church Of Atlas Road, 2440 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.
Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 7100 Garners Ferry...
Diane Lloyd
Jan 2, 2026
Diane Lloyd, of Gadsden, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 2nd day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 8th day of January 2026, at Word Alive Church, 3100 Trotter Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1129 Congaree Church Rd,...
Shreeauno Shanta McFadden
Dec 27, 2025
Shreeauno Shanta McFadden , 54 , of St. Matthews, South Carolina , eneterd into eternal rest on the 27th day of December, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday the 4th day January, 2026, with a public visitation will be held on the 3rd day of January , 2026 from five o'clock in the evening until seven...
Mae Frances "Sista" Goodwin
Dec 26, 2025
Mae Frances Goodwin, of Eastover, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 26th day of December 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 3rd day of January 2026, at Concord Fellowship Baptist Church, 7831 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203.
Interment will follow at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 752 Old Congaree...
Billie Dean Derrick
Dec 25, 2025
Mr. Billie Dean Derrick 63, of West Columbia, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 25th day of December, 2025 with his wife of sixteen years by his side . He is survived by his loving wife Charlene and a stepson Dylan Landrum and a brother Gerald Derrick. He was also loved by his five fur babies and...
Savannah Sumter
Dec 25, 2025
Savannah Sumter, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 25th day of December 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Friday, the 2nd day of January 2026, at Zion Benevolent Baptist Church, 201 Meeting House Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Interment will be at the church cemetery.
A public visitation will be...
Annie L Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
Ms. Annie L. Thompson, 74, of Columbia , South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the 25th day of December, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 10th day of January 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home Southeast Chapel, 8132 Garners Ferry Road. Columbia, SC 29209.
JP Holley Funeral Home...
Rosa Lee Mickel
Dec 24, 2025
Mrs. Rosa Lee Mickel, 84, of Bishopville, South Carolina.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Mickel entered into eternal rest on the 24th day of December 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve noon on Saturday, the 3rd day of January 2026, at The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostles’ Doctrine, 2449 Calvary Road, Hartsville, South Carolina.
Public visitation...
David Smith
Dec 23, 2025
David Smith, of Hopkins, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 23rd day of December 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 31st day of December 2025, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1000 Old Bluff Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061.
Interment will follow in the church's cemetery.
A public visitation will be...
Stephen Coleman
Dec 19, 2025
Mr. Stephen Coleman,64 , of Columbia , South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Friday the 19th day of December, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at one o'clock in the afternoon on the 27th of December , 2025 at Progressive Church of our Lord. A public viewing will be held on the 26th day of December, 2025...
Isaac Jackson Sr.
Dec 17, 2025
Mr. Isaac Jackson Sr., 73, of Bishopville, South Carolina.
Mr. Isaac Jackson Sr. entered into eternal rest on the 17th day of December 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 3rd day of January 2026, at Bishopville High School Gym, 121 East College Street, Bishopville, South Carolina.
Public visitation will be held...
