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Thompson Funeral Home is dedicated to providing you an exceptional level of personalized service to ensure your funeral arrangements will be as unique as your loved one. From cremation and traditional burial to ShareLife celebrations of life, we provide options and guidance tailored to you and your family. If you’re looking for thoughtful and compassionate care in West Columbia, South Carolina, we invite you to call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember Carlos Mauricio Mairena, Sr., who passed away peacefully on August 30, ...
09/05/2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember Carlos Mauricio Mairena, Sr., who passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at MUSC in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by the people who meant the most to him—his family. At 56 years old, Carlos leaves behind a legacy of devotion, faith, and unwavering love.

Carlos was born on December 24, 1968, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the cherished son of Olga (Mendoza) Merchant. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he was lovingly raised by Olga and her husband, Maricano Merchant.

In Charleston, South Carolina, Carlos met the love of his life, Monisa Vinay Purnell, and from that moment forward, their hearts were bound together. Married for 34 wonderful years, they built a home overflowing with laughter, faith, and joy, raising three beautiful children and later becoming “Pop-Pop” to his greatest treasures—his grandchildren. Carlos’ love for his family was fierce, steady, and endless.

Carlos served his country with pride in the United States Navy from 1990 to 2000, carrying the values of honor, commitment, and resilience into every part of his life. After his service, he continued to give his best in every role he held—whether at Verizon Wireless, LPL Financial, or the United States Postal Service. No matter where life took him, Carlos touched hearts with his kindness, his humor, and his ability to make everyone feel like family.

He is deeply loved and will be forever remembered by his wife, Monisa; his children, Pierre Omar Purnell, Corlissa Monay Mairena, and Carlos Mauricio Mairena, Jr. (Goretty Sarai Mairena); and his beloved grandchildren, Junie Lilliana Mairena Williams and Penelope Esmeray Mairena, who brought him endless joy as “Pop-Pop.”

Carlos’ memory also lives on through his brothers, Anthony Pérez (Cesiah Johana Pérez) and Yanick Noe Merchant; his brother-in-law, Killis Purnell III; his niece and nephews, Makayla Monique Pérez, Malik Anthony Pérez, and Jevon Purnell; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends who will carry his spirit forward.

Carlos’ life was a reflection of love in action—love for his family, for his community, and for everyone blessed enough to cross his path. His laughter, his strength, and his embrace will be missed beyond measure, but his legacy will live on in every story, every smile, and every heart he touched.

A memorial service and reception will be held at the family home on October 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather in celebration of Carlos’ life and are encouraged to bring handwritten memories, which will be collected into a tribute scrapbook to honor the beautiful legacy he leaves behind.

Jimmy Dale Abbott, 68, of Elgin, South Carolina passed away September 2, 2025, at MUSC Health Columbia Downtown Columbia...
09/05/2025

Jimmy Dale Abbott, 68, of Elgin, South Carolina passed away September 2, 2025, at MUSC Health Columbia Downtown Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on February 25, 1957 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Norman and the late Walldean (Aucoin) Abbott.

Jimmy was one of a kind and lived life his way unapologetically. He loved his friends and family and enjoyed spending time with them. He had a tender and generous heart. From an early age, he developed a love for dogs and fast cars. He Loved going to the races whether it was the drag strip or NASCAR. He also did a little racing of his own (unofficially of course). He also became an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of Goff Hunt club for many years where he developed many lasting friendships.

Jimmy had a decades long career at Abbott’s Auto Service Center. There, he partnered with his Father and brother to provide a valuable and trusted service to the Columbia area. He retired in 2015. Although he faced many health challenges over the past few years, he somehow stayed positive with a sense of humor and never at a loss for words. He is loved by so many and will be held in loving memory by all.

Jimmy is survived by His father Norman Dale Abbott, His brother Gary Wayne Abbott (Kelly) and his wife Brenda G. Abbott. He is also survived by many in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins, all of which he held dear.

He was preceded in death by Walldean Aucoin Abbott (mother), Steven Michael Abbott (nephew), Jack Aucoin (uncle), Jerry Aucoin (uncle) and Faye Aucoin (aunt).

The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00PM with Reverend David Spears officiating. Interment will follow the chapel service at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the National Kidney Foundation serving the Carolinas or the American Heart Association.

Edith (Joanne) Rawls Famiano, 84, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born September ...
09/05/2025

Edith (Joanne) Rawls Famiano, 84, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born September 7, 1940 in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Allen Rawls and Vivian Redmond Rawls. She is preceded in death by her parents, (son) Richard Dale Helms, (brother) Gerald Calvin Rawls and her loving husband, (Tony) Anthony Famiano.

She loved to sew or crochet and traveling. She retired from a civil service job with the military where she was the secretary to several high ranking officers and received several awards for a job well done. She was a loving mother and wife and a friend to all that had the pleasure to meet her. She was married to the love of her life, Tony, for 44 years, who was retired Army. They lived all over the United States and after retirement traveled all over the world. We will miss her dearly, she was a wonderful woman who we were blessed to have as family or friend.

She is survived by her (sister) Jacqueline Doris Rawls, (brother) Allen Carroll Rawls, 11 Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Palmetto Lifeline Care-a-Van at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn.One of the veterinarians will be unable to attend tod...
09/05/2025

Palmetto Lifeline Care-a-Van at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn.
One of the veterinarians will be unable to attend today, so the Care-a-van will not be in our parking lot and will resume next Friday, September 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We will see you and the fur babies next week.
(There may be treats for you and them! wink, wink)

Brenda Joyce Yon, 78, of West Columbia, passed away on August 31, 2025.She was born in Hamlet, North Carolina in 1946 to...
09/03/2025

Brenda Joyce Yon, 78, of West Columbia, passed away on August 31, 2025.

She was born in Hamlet, North Carolina in 1946 to Horace and Hazel Hale and grew up in Jacksonville, FL before moving to Columbia in 1960. Brenda attended schools in the Olympia part of Columbia and was a roller-skating food hop at Genes Pick and Chick. She lived in Springdale, SC in the same house from 1967 to 2024, where she worked with her best friends at Southern Class Hair and Nail Salon until her very late retirement.

Brenda was preceded in death by Payton McRae (beloved grandson), her parents Horace and Hazel, 2 husbands (Dale and Eddie),her sister(Teresa),her brother (Terry)and her long term boyfriend (Keith) that kept her fighting for every day. She will be missed by her 2 kids and multiple grandkids, her church family that she loved, and whatever cats and dogs she had laying with her in her final days.

We are happy that she is at peace now after a multi decade fight with cancer.

Rachel Lorinda Parker McCarn, 81, of Hopkins, SC, passed away on August 22, 2025, a mere 39 days after the death of her ...
09/02/2025

Rachel Lorinda Parker McCarn, 81, of Hopkins, SC, passed away on August 22, 2025, a mere 39 days after the death of her husband, Kenneth Rodney McCarn, to whom she was married for 59 years and with whom she lived the military life for over 22 years.
Rachel was born June 29, 1944, in Gastonia, NC to Polly Jane Stanford Parker and James Clanton "Sam" Parker. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold, and sisters, Aileen and Mary Lois. She is survived by her sister, Aretha, and her brother, Dale (Susie), as well as her children: Jeff (Fabienne), Lisa (Chris), Rodney (Stephanie), and Jason (Laura). Also left to cherish her memory are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Although she worked outside the home at various times throughout her life, Rachel was primarily a stay-at-home mother who was active in the Church of God Servicemen’s Centers wherever she and Rodney were stationed. Among other postings, this included Ft Sill, OK; Ft Bragg, NC; Erlangen, Germany; Ft. Lewis, WA; Ft Jackson, SC; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; and Corzal, Panama. After military life, Rachel remained active in her local church, especially with the Ladies Ministry and the Seniors Group who called themselves The Trees of Righteousness after Isaiah 61:3. Rachel also volunteered at the VA retirement home for over 24 years while raising her family and keeping up the home.
Rachel loved to laugh and have fun. She adored her large family and planned many parties each year to bring them together. This included the annual Parker Christmas Party which is now in its 64th year, as well as a yearly combined birthday party scheduled near July 4th to celebrate her birthday, her brother’s birthday, her husband’s birthday and her niece’s birthday in addition to the birthday of our nation. These get-togethers have been an essential factor in the closeness and interconnectedness of her extended family.
Above all else, Rachel was dedicated to her Lord with an unwavering faith. She was brought up in the church and began ministering at a young age when she would accompany her father on visits to shut-in’s, the sick and those who were grieving. These experiences followed her throughout her life and guided her in developing her own form of ministry to the sick, elderly and destitute wherever she was in the world.
She was a stalwart of faith and loyalty throughout her entire life and she will be greatly missed.
A Homegoing service will be held for Rachel on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 11 a.m. Thompson Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209.
"Forever in our hearts."

SUCCESS! Pawmetto Lifeline Care-a-van saw 38 pets on Friday, the 29th. Thank you all for taking such great care of your ...
08/31/2025

SUCCESS! Pawmetto Lifeline Care-a-van saw 38 pets on Friday, the 29th. Thank you all for taking such great care of your fur babies! The van will be at Thompson at Greenlawn every Friday from 3:00 - 7:00. Come see us so we can see those sweet faces!

Starting today, August 29, 2025, (and every Friday) from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Pawmetto Lifeline Care-a-Van will be at Thompso...
08/29/2025

Starting today, August 29, 2025, (and every Friday) from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Pawmetto Lifeline Care-a-Van will be at Thompson Funeral Home at 845 Leesburg Road, across from Greenlawn Cemetery, for your pets' vaccines at a low cost. They also provide heartworm testing, microchipping, flea and tick control, and heartworm preventative. Hope to see your fur babies there!

https://pawmettolifeline.org/medical-services/care-a-van-mobile-vaccine-clinic/

Lewis Dillow, born March 28, 1963, Ft. Bragg, NC, survived by mother Immacolata Anela Vassallo Dillow and brother Charle...
08/29/2025

Lewis Dillow, born March 28, 1963, Ft. Bragg, NC, survived by mother Immacolata Anela Vassallo Dillow and brother Charles F Dillow, Jr., 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 5 great nieces, 4 great nieces, and twin great great nieces. He was a master Electrician and a Master HVAC Tech. One of his proudest moments and achievements was starting his own business, Lewis Electric Company.
He was a loving son, brother, Uncle, and friend and most of all a great human being who would give you his last beer if you were thirsty, and then send you to the store.
He loved God, familia, friends, Dallas Cowboys, Gamecocks, riding his motorcycle, and life. One of our last conversations while still being alive to speak was, he had some regrets and in our conversations about life, this is what I got…Enjoy Family and mend any broken fences you have with each other, life is too short and time is not promised, each day given is a blessing from God, live, love, and laugh, cherish the moments and soak them up like a sponge. If you call them, they will come, FAMILIA.

Pets become members of the family and losing one can be very painful. August 28th is known as Rainbow Bridge Remembrance...
08/28/2025

Pets become members of the family and losing one can be very painful. August 28th is known as Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, which is a day dedicated to remembering the furry friends that we have loved and lost. If you have ever had a beloved pet pass away, please share a photo of them and their story in the comments so we can celebrate their life today and keep their memories alive. These photos are the fur babies our team members are sharing.

Rita Kaloplastos McLendon, 69, of Lexington, SC went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on August 24, 20...
08/26/2025

Rita Kaloplastos McLendon, 69, of Lexington, SC went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on August 24, 2025. She was born in Mason City, Iowa to the parents of Emmanuel Nick Kaloplastos and Ruth Mary Vizthum.

She was a devoted wife, mother and “Gamma”. She spent her life dedicated to her family and her career as a Cardiac Care Tech at Providence Hospital and a Wave Form Analyst for Special Care Medical. She also enjoyed coaching softball, cooking, baking cakes, riding jet skis, dolphin watching, lighthouse viewing and waiting for snow flurries. She had a passion for entertaining and welcomed everyone with open arms, even when it was difficult. She dedicated herself to be the foundation for her family and friends, always providing a place of comfort and unconditional love. The love she had for her family was truly one of a kind.

Rita was predeceased by her father Emmanuel, her mother Ruth, her sisters Ann Marie Kaloplastos and Dale Kaloplastos, and her brother Johnny Kaloplastos.

She is survived by her loving husband, David McLendon; her children, Steven McLendon, Angie Jackson, Jennifer Davidson, Nick McLendon and Annie McLendon; her grandchildren Preston McLendon, Emmanuel McLendon, Faith Fowler, Tyler McLendon, Summer Davidson, Madison Davidson, Kaden McLendon, Julianna McLendon; her siblings Dawn Beard, Nikki Lee, Mary Polio, Jim Kaloplastos and a wide circle of family and friends that loved her dearly.

A funeral service will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 with visitation beginning at 2:00pm and the service following at 3:00pm. Graveside burial service with be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends after the service.

Stanley Carter, age 63, of West Columbia, SC, passed away on August 18, 2025 at Lexington Medical Center.Stanley was bor...
08/26/2025

Stanley Carter, age 63, of West Columbia, SC, passed away on August 18, 2025 at Lexington Medical Center.

Stanley was born on November 12, 1961, to Fletcher and Joanne Carter. He graduated from Lower Richland High School and went on to work as a Plumber with various companies, ending his career at Carolina Pride in Greenwood, SC.

He had two sons: Jamie Carter and Roman McCoy as well as two grandchildren.

Stanley was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved the Gamecocks and working in his garden. He had many pets, mostly dogs throughout his life. They loved him and he loved them and would follow him anywhere.

He spent his last years as a caregiver to his father and would also faithfully spend precious time visiting with his mother. He was a person who, if he had nothing else to give, he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. His last act of giving was the grandest of all. As an Organ Donor, he gave so that others could potentially have a second chance at life.

Stanley is survived by his mother and father, a sister, three brothers, nieces and nephews, his two sons and grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on August 28, 2025, at 1:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1201 Mohawk Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Visitation with the family will also be on the 28th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the church.

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