Herman Van Yarbrough Obituary
The passing of Herman Van Yarbrough (Columbia, South Carolina) occurred on August 16, 2026. Herman, born on October 8, 1932, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Herman Van Yarbrough or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Yarbrough and Mary Howard Yarbrough of Sumter, SC.; his daughter Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough; his grandson Calvin Yarbrough; and his siblings, Jerry Yarbrough, Willard Yarbrough, Frank Yarbrough, Anne Louise McDonald, Dorothy Griffin, Lena Mae Lucas and Dixie Lee Turner.
He is survived by: his wife Nellie L. Geddings Yarbrough of Lexington; his children, Michael V. Yarbrough, Sr. (Joyce) of West Columbia, Everette D. Yarbrough of Missouri, Nancy Roberts (Joe) of Spartanburg and Lena Mae DeWolfe (Randy) of Pontiac; his grandchildren, Mary Flake, Carol Reynolds (Ashley), Belinda Wells (Phil), Michael V. Yarbrough, Jr. (Kim), Chevy DeWolfe (Meredith), Christopher Yarbrough (Jessica), Jon Freeman (CJ) and Benny Freeman; and his sister Ruth Turner Mathis (Bo) of Sumter. He is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
