All Obituaries

Nancy Gail Hughes, 62, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Nancy was born on July 29, 1961 in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late Arthur “Ray” Hughes and Loree A. Hughes.  She worked for many years as a registered nurse with Jolley Acres Healthcare.   She enjoyed working with her plants and flowers outside and  spending time with her sister. She was a natural born caretaker and loved to help take care of her family...

Barbara Welch Morris, 85 of Cordova passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Survivors include her daughters, Cindy (Johnny) Bloodworth, Cathy (Greg) Campbell, Diana (Lamar) Roberson; grandchildren, Jesse (Hollie) Bloodworth, Josh (Amber) Bloodworth, Cody Campbell, Cole Campbell, Wesley (Meagan) Lee, Brandy Roberson; great-grandchildren, Alex Bloodworth, Alex Tompkins, Katie Skowron, Alex Lee; brother, Johnny (Rose) Welch; sisters-in-law, Linda Franklin, Peggy Smith,...

Susan Crider Jeffcoat, 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, April 19, 202 The family will hold a private service at a later date. Susan was born in Denmark, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Counts Crider and the late Ellen Johnson Crider.  She worked for many years at the Regional Medical Center.    Survivors include her husband, Glenn Warren Jeffcoat; children, Jeff Bryan Frye (Tammy) of Washington, DC, Adam Warren Jeffcoat (Renee’) of Memphis, TN; five...

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...