All Obituaries

James “Jim” Irvin Canaday, 65, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Jim was born on July 27, 1958, in Summerville, S.C.  He was the son of the late Buster B. Canaday and the late Margaret Dukes Hutto.  He was a member of CCI Church.  Jim was the meat market manager for Food Lion and Bi-lo for over 44 years until his retirement.  After his retirement he was employed with the Plant Depot.  He enjoyed fishing, being...

Jerry Allen Martin, 65, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, after an extended illness. Mr. Martin was born in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late Lawrence Martin and Cecelia Schwarz Martin.  He was a 1978 graduate of Orangeburg Wilkinson High School.  He was a faithful member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church.  He and his wife were very active with the Shepherd Ministry.  Mr. Martin was a truck driver for many years until his health...

Gene Carlisle Felkel, 86, of Elloree, S.C. passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Gene was the husband of Mary Jones Felkel. Gene was born in Cameron, S.C., the son of the late Richard and Allie Wiles Felkel.  He graduated from Cameron High School in 1955.  Gene was a member of the Army National Guard for nine years.  He was a carpenter for many years before working for the Albemarle Corporation and retiring after 32 years of service. Gene enjoyed going to the North...

Teresa Frances Lindsley, 73, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after an extended illness. A family burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Lindsley was born on October 13, 1950, in Lebanon, TN. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel L. Lindsley and the late Frances Dickens Lindsley.  She was a graduate of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with an associate degree in Nursing.  She...

John L. Mitchum, Sr., 75, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. John was the husband of Linda Beck Mitchum. John was born in Sumter, SC., the son of Vannie Mitchum and Lydia Mitchum. He worked at the Department of Transportation Lab for 10 years. He then went to work for the Orangeburg Fire Department, and then the Public Safety Department until he retired. John was an instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy and was a Fire Safety Inspector. John later went on to work...

Linnie Ruben Sutcliffe, Sr., 91, of Norway, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  He was lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1932, to Ruben and Frances Sutcliffe of Norway, S.C. A true giant of a man, Christian, Veteran, husband, deacon and father, Linnie will truly be missed. Linnie was a devoted member of St. George Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday school for many years, and...

Leslie “L.W.” Wilson Irick, Jr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams, Kenny Kinsey and Scott Whetstone will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Elloree. The family will receive friends from...

Gwendolyn “Elaine” Harrison Neese, 80, of Cope passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mrs. Neese was born on October 4, 1943, in Charleston, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Lonnie H. Harrison, Jr. and the late Leona Bessinger Harrison.  She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Orangeburg.  Mrs. Neese worked for many years with Zeus Industries as an inspector until her retirement.  After retirement she was able to enjoy reading, and...

Miss Nancy Linda McIver, 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 655 Hammond Cross Road, St. Matthews, S.C.   Rev. Henry Cooper will be officiating. Miss Nancy was born on October 21, 1945, in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Elvin McIver and the late Mary Horger Tager.  She enjoyed making crafts,...

Miss Kayla Bonita Beason, 32, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova.  Rev. Cindy Williams will be officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel prior to the funeral service. Honored to serve...