Hazy Ray Merritt, Jr., a devoted husband, beloved father, proud Papa, and cherished friend, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 81. His life was marked by hard work, love, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Ray was married to the love of his life,Continue Reading
The COMET has announced the passing of its Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and voice for the community. Furgess joined The COMET as a senior board member and was elected as Vice Chairman in 2022, a position he was reelected to in 2024. He alsoContinue Reading
Charles “Chuck” Larsen, Sr., 96, passed away January 5, 2024. Chuck was born in 1928 in Pensacola, Florida to Karl and Alma Bishop Larsen. At an early age, Chuck had a radio show where he performed, sang, and tap danced. This was the start of his lifetime love of musicContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce is mourning the loss of its founding President, Chuck Larsen, who passed away yesterday at the age of 96 after a brief illness. Larsen was a pivotal figure in the Chamber’s history, serving as its first Executive Director from its inception in 1994 untilContinue Reading
May 19, 1929 – November 3, 2024 Educator, civil rights advocate, and community leader Dr. Carlos Gibbons, (Pops), has passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at his residence at the Heritage at Lowman in Chapin, South Carolina. Originally from Turbeville, South Carolina, Gibbons took his love of learningContinue Reading
April 7, 1923 – August 4, 2024 John Henry Holladay, Jr., 101, of Irmo, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home is assisting the family. He was a U.S. Veteran. Visitation will be held at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home, Saturday, August 17 from 3 – 5 pm at 5400Continue Reading
William Henry Luther, a veteran of the war in Vietnam and longtime resident of Edgecliff Village, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2023 in his home. Bill, as he was known to most, was born on November 7, 1939 to Kirk Charles Luther and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Luther in Berwyn,Continue Reading
Edward J. Sadaka 1948 – 2024 Edward J. Sadaka of Brooklyn, New York, was born on December 19, 1948, and he passed away May 14, 2024, at age 75 in Irmo. Eddie is the son of the late Edward Sadaka and the late Lillian Makhoul. He grew up in Brooklyn,Continue Reading
July 22, 1947 – April 9, 2024 Freddie Wilson McCurdy, 76, of Lexington passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born in Columbia, on July 22, 1947 to the late Annie Mae Prosser and Manny “Mac” McCurdy. Fred worked in emergency services as an EMT/Paramedic and retired as aContinue Reading
Gene Porter, 88, of Columbia, passed away December 18, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1935, in Montgomery, Alabama. Gene, also known as Millard Eugene Porter Sr, was an outgoing and charismatic person, and people were drawn to him. Gene had a keen analytical mind that served him wellContinue Reading
September 16, 1943 – December 13, 2023 Brigadier General Richard Furman Jackson III, SCSG (ret.) of Columbia passed away peacefully December 13, 2023. Originally from Sumter, Richard was a graduate of Edmunds High School and a proud member of the class of 1965 at The Citadel. He earned his Master’sContinue Reading