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
Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon. Pinner began his career in radio before transitioning to television broadcasting, joining WIS in 1963, just a decade after the station’s inception. Over the course of his 55-year career at WIS, Pinner tookContinue 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
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
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
James Carl Oakley, 81, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on August 22, 1942, to James Carel Oakley and Frances Vines Oakley. James was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Irmo. He was very active in the church, servingContinue Reading
Chester Leroy Gibson, 82, of Irmo, passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at home in the arms of his loving wife. Leroy was born August 28, 1941, to Lester and Bridget (Huges) Gibson. He was an educator, a coach, a painter, a woodworking teacher, and startedContinue Reading
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, has died at the age of 47. MBM Managing Partner, Christian Spradley, asked that community members turn their attention to praying for Stanley’s wife, Tashia, and their two young children. As a Citadel alumnus, and 4-year starting quarterback for the Bulldogs, Myers wasContinue Reading