Rudolph BallentineAug. 16, 1941 – Sept. 7, 2026 Rudolph Ballentine, a psychiatrist and pioneering voice in integrative medicine, died Sept. 7 at age 85. A self-described “hayseed” from the South Carolina Piedmont, Ballentine spent his life exploring the connections among the body, mind and spirit while traveling the world, writingContinue Reading
Jo Anne Booth Whitehead, beloved wife of Lyman Whitehead and cherished daughter of the late Downey and Ruby Booth of Durham, NC, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Born on September 20, 1936, Jo Anne lived a life full of dedication to her family, faith, and community. A graduateContinue Reading
Today we honor the life and legacy of Gilbert “Butch” Wallace, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Carolyn Wallace, their two daughters, Heather Wallace and Michelle Boone,Continue Reading
Robert W. “Bob” Hanna, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in James Island on March 6, 2026. Born in McKeesport, PA., he was the son of the late Tony and Rita Hanna. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Hanna; his son, Bobby Hanna (Amanda) of North Carolina; hisContinue Reading
May 24, 1948 – March 10, 2026 George “Ed” Edward Flowers, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 10, 2026. Born on May 24, 1948, in Hartsville, Ed was the son of the late George Edward Flowers and Dora Helen Wallace Flowers. He grewContinue Reading
Dennis Carroll Ballentine, age 79, of Taylors, SC, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Ena Trussell Ballentine and the late Bernard Carroll Ballentine of Columbia, SC. Dennis graduated from A. C. Flora High School inContinue Reading
August 8, 1940 — November 25, 2025 Irmo Jeanette McGee Coulter, 85, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 25th. The funeral service to honor her life will be held on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Union United Methodist Church. TheContinue Reading
June 2, 1943 – September 29, 2025 Albert “Al” Leonard Dozier of Columbia, South Carolina, a respected journalist who worked for newspapers throughout the state, passed away on September 29, 2025. The family held a private gathering in his honor. There will be a celebration of life set for laterContinue Reading
Joseph Mitchell Epting, lovingly known as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 2, 1942, Mickey was a lifelong native of Columbia. He was preceded inContinue Reading
August 17, 1929 — August 8, 2025Chapin Melba Jean Blevins, 95, of Chapin, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Generations of Irmo. Funeral Services was held at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home The family received friends one hour prior to the service at theContinue Reading
May 1, 1951 – August 11, 2025 IN THE CARE OF Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel Samuel Dillard Mathias “Sammie/Sam”, 74 of Chapin, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1951 in Columbia, SC, he was the youngest son of the late DavidContinue Reading