All Obituaries

Ruth Hagan, 94, of Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 21, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hagan; a daughter, Allison Tierney; granddaughter, Lisa Stevenson Shaw and a great-great granddaughter, Maren Mae Black. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include her four children, daughter, Sue Beck (Adolph), sons, Charles Hagan (Judi), Quentin Hagan (Renee), daughter, Karen Bender; twenty-seven...

William “Kenny” Kenneth Moseley, 76, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, after a brief illness. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Mr. Moseley was born on July 20, 1945, in Charlotte, N.C.  He was the son of the late William A. Moseley and the late Willhellmenia Gray Boltin, and the stepson of Cecil "Rock" Boltin.  He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.  Mr....

Betty Anderson Brickle, 74, of Cope, S.C. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Betty was born on August 26, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Truette Eugene Anderson and the late Louise C. Anderson.  Betty was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School.  She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Thomas C. Brickle.  Betty was known for her love of baking and making the most fabulous cakes known to...

David DeWitt Gurganus, 59, of Bowman passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. Due to the spread of COVID-19 the family will hold a private memorial service. Mr. Gurganus was born on August 19, 1962, in Savannah, GA.  He was the son of the late Mr. Jesse “Buddy” Gurganus, Jr. and Mrs. Lillie Inabinet DeWitt Gurganus.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.  Mr. Gurganus enjoyed fishing and shrimping, but his passion was...

Carolyn Rast Callahan, 80, of St. Matthews passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at First Assembly of God Church, 1176 Calhoun Rd Saint Matthews.  Pastor Mark Call will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, prior to the funeral service. Honored to serve as pallbearers...

Thomas Cleveland Brickle, 82, of Cope passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Thomas was born on March 3, 1939, in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late Sam and Elma Adicks Brickle.  Thomas was a 1958 graduate of Edisto High School.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Donald Brickle. Thomas was known for his love of classic cars, especially his 1966 blue Chevy pickup.  He was an exceptional machinist, mechanic, and...

Robert “Bobby” James Branham, 69, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022. A graveside service will be held with military honors at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, 165 Blewer Road, Cordova. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Mr. Branham was born on...

Kackawanna “Nita” G. Hughes, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 2:00–4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Mrs. Nita was born on December 28, 1944, in Charlotte, N.C, the daughter of the late James and Bonnie McLaughlin. Mrs. Nita enjoying going to the mountains with her husband Sam,...

Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Moore, 85, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 10, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4000 Riverbank Dr, Orangeburg.  Rev. Henry Cooper and Dr. Billy O. Hurst will be officiating.  Burial will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 10, 2022,...

Mary P. Kelly, 92, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2022, after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd. Columbia.  The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Pallbearers will be Hal Brown, Christopher Brown, Hayden Brown, Jacob Dennis, James Dennis and Matt...