All Obituaries

James “Jed” Elliot Dantzler, 46, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. The visitation that was scheduled for April 2, 2020 has been cancelled.  Future arrangements will be announced at a later date. Jed was born on October 28, 1973 in Orangeburg.   He was the son of Sammy Dantzler and the late Judy Nettles.  Jed was in a Recovery Program and would have celebrated his first year of recovery this year.  He was predeceased by a...

Patricia C. Brown born on May 14, 1937 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Charles C. Stahr and the late Edna Dale Miller Stahr of Wooster, OH. She is loved by three daughters, Jackie (Dan) Bowen of Middletown, OH, Jill (Roger) Hampton of Cedar Park TX, Jamie (Mike) Young of Orangeburg, S.C.; Trish was the loving “Mauma” to eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their deep...

Debra “Kay” Lane Thivierge, 67, of St. Matthews passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A Memorial Service to celebrate Kay's life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Kay's home.  Mrs. Kay was born on September 19, 1952 in Dandridge, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Alvin Edward Lane and the late Hattie Ruth Woods Lane.  She loved her home, doing anything outdoors, her pets but especially going to the beach with her...

John “David” Antley, 83, of Newberry Shores at Lake Murray, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Northside Baptist Church, 1250 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.  Dr. Shane Stutzman will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Northside Baptist Church prior to the...

Ann Elizabeth Betsill, 86, of the Calhoun Convalescent Center, passed away on March 21, 2020. She was the widow of Eugene Joseph Betsill. Ann was born near Cameron, SC on July 28, 1933 to the late Charles David Rush and Maisy Carson Rush. She was also predeceased by brother, Charles William “Bill” Rush, nephew, Charles R. Betsill, and great nephew, “Chuck” Betsill. Survivors include sisters, Barbara R. Padgett (Robert) and Bruce R. Stone (Frank) of Burlington, NC...

Mary “Darleen” Fox Wornick, 79, of Cope passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Sunnyside Cemetery, 601 Summers Ave. NE, Orangeburg.  Pastor Lloyd McDaniel will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Parton, David Wornick, Robert Wornick, Marc Rushing, David Williams and Danny Wornick. Mrs. Wornick was born on May 30, 1940 in Champaign, Illinois.  She was the...

Lettie Rae Cook Davis, 97, of the Pine Hill Community, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Double Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Hill Community, with the Rev. Wayne Ellis and Rev. Jimmy Fanning officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. Mrs. Rae was born January 8, 1923 a daughter of the late John D. and Ida Patrick Cook. She loved her church...

Annie Mae Bessinger, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Canaan Baptist Church in Cope. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Matthew Rucker and Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg. Mrs. Annie Mae was born on October 31, 1928 in Orangeburg County, SC. She was the daughter...

Trixie Cherry, 65, of Rowesville passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home in Orangeburg. Trixie was born on November 11, 1954.  She was the daughter of the late Leonard Crowl and the late Eddie Mae King Crowl.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly Cherry Spigner. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Danny Cherry; daughter, Tracy Cherry; grandchildren, Shelby Rose...

Mrs. Loretta Griffin Warner, 84, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Marie E. Ray will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg. Pallbearers will be C.J. Warner,...