All Obituaries

Thomas Lendo Jennings, 93, of Cordova passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Smoak Family Cemetery.  The family requests that everyone that attends adhere to the CDC guidelines for COVID-19.  Masks will be required. The family will receive friends from 11:00...

Jacob Aubrey Tomlinson, 28, of Bowman passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Jacob was born on August 17, 1992 in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of Michael Harry Tomlinson, Jr. and Sherry Horger Tomlinson.  He was employed at the Food Lion Distribution Center in Elloree, S.C. as a fork-lift operator.  He was predeceased by his...

Mr. Jerry Cornelius Blewer, 79, was born on April 29, 1941 in Orangeburg County, the only son of the late Jeptha Cornelius Blewer and the late Eva Fogle Blewer.   He passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Cordova, South Carolina.  He was educated in the Edisto School District. He graduated from Edisto High School in 1959.  He grew up helping his parents on the family...

Hugh Harrison Fort, 56, of Norway, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.  Captain Buddy Bizzell will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Honored to serve as pallbearers are, George Brunson,...

Margie Earley Hallman, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 14, 2020.  She was the wife of Henry “Shine” Hallman. Margie was born in Orangeburg to the late J. Bryan Earley and Leora “Ocey” Reese Earley.  She was the owner of Kids ‘n Stuff daycare until her retirement.  She was a member of Four Holes Baptist Church, the May Dixon Mission Group and was the Sunday School secretary. Survivors include her husband; brother, B....

Mae Frances Lowery Bonnett, 88, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.  Pastor Hoke Robinson and Rev. Brian Self will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, S.C. 29118. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Saturday,...

Ricky Still, 52, of Neeses passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. A private service will be held by the family. Ricky was born on January 29, 1968 in Barnwell, S.C.  He was the son of the late Richard Alfred Still and Betty Knight Bonin.  He enjoyed hunting and deep-sea fishing with his long-time friend, Allen Fanning.  He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.  Ricky was predeceased by his father; stepfathers, Douglas Hicks, Edward Bonin...

John David “J.D.” Thompson, 87 of Hardin, KY completed his life of service on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.  Born on November 4, 1933 in Bamberg, SC, he was the son of the late James Edgar Thompson, Sr., and Martha Lee (Thompson) Thompson.  J.D. was a Field Electrical Engineer, working for many years with Jacob Engineering and then later retiring from Caddell Construction Co., Fort Campbell, KY. He honorably served his country in...

Nell Ott Fogle, 96, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Bolen, Kenny Mack, Randall Miller, Ronnie Bolen, Jackie Valentine and Edward Hayden. Mrs....

Mrs. Ann Nettles, 79, passed early Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. The visitation will be from held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Thompson Funeral Home, and the funeral will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Thompson Funeral home as well. Mrs. Ann is the daughter of the late Cecil and Martha Williamson. She was married to Howard Nettles for 40 years, and is survived by her husband, Howard Nettles. She is also survived by stepsons, Joseph Blankenship (and Kelli...