Dorothy Smith "Dot" Collier
Oct 15, 2026
Dorothy Smith Collier of Orangeburg, South Carolina, the widow of the late Thomas Burdell Collier, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida at the age of 97. She was born in Colleton County to the late Ruffin R. Smith and Eunice Smoak Smith.
She was married to the late Thomas Burdell Collier, Sr. for 51 years....
Ruth Ann Cramer
Oct 12, 2026
Ruth Ann Cramer passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 88 years old.
Born on May 22, 1938, Ruth will be remembered as a loving woman whose life was centered on home, faith, and family. She was a housewife, and in that role, she gave steady care and devotion to those she loved...
James F. "Jim" Arends, Jr.
Oct 10, 2026
James F. “Jim” Arends, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born on November 25, 1964, Jim was a graduate of Edisto High School in Cordova, South Carolina. He went on to work in maintenance alongside his father with Arends Mobile Home Park. He was someone who never met a stranger, and that easy...
Brenda Gale Raven
Oct 7, 2026
Brenda Gale Raven, 64, of Cope passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born on February 11, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, Brenda lived a life marked by creativity, service, and devotion to those she loved. She was a nurse with the United States Navy, a role that reflected both her strength and her caring nature. Beyond...
Jo Ann Dukes
Oct 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Jo Ann Furtick Dukes, born on January 13, 1943, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Jo Ann will be remembered as a woman whose life was deeply rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys she cherished most. Alongside her husband, she was the co-owner and operator of Earl...
Willard A. Phillips, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Willard A. Phillips Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side.
Willard proudly served in the United States Navy for nearly four years. He worked for many years at Albemarle Corporation in Orangeburg, South Carolina, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed staying busy around the house, fishing, and watching Gamecock football and baseball. He...
Frank Melvin Jackson
Sep 29, 2026
Frank Melvin Jackson, born October 18, 1963, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Jackson worked for many years with Okonite and was known for the things he enjoyed most in life. He loved working on cars, loved building model cars, and took special pride in his GTO. These interests reflected both his hands-on nature...
Betty H. McDaniel
Sep 28, 2026
Betty H. McDaniel, who was born on May 29, 1940, in North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, with her loving daughter by her side. She leaves behind the memory of a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep love for both her family and the many people whose lives she touched.
For many years, Betty worked as...
Dorothy A. Foxworth
Sep 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dorothy A. Foxworth, 83, announce her unexpected passing on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born on January 28, 1943, Dorothy will be remembered as a true southern lady whose presence brought warmth, style, and unmistakable charm to those around her.
Dorothy enjoyed life in ways that reflected her spirited and graceful nature. She...
James Derek Lincoln
Sep 18, 2026
James Derek Lincoln, born April 1, 1965, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 61.
James will be remembered for the steady presence he brought to those around him. He worked at Chestnut Grill for many years, a place where his time and effort became part of the rhythm of daily life for many who knew him....
Louise New
Sep 18, 2026
Louise New passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on March 27, 1934, Louise lived a long life and will be remembered with love by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Tedder; her mother, Lottie Tanger Tedder; her husband, Sylvester New, a son, Ron New and a grandson,...
Jeannette G. Mixson
Sep 18, 2026
Jeannette G. Mixson, born August 1, 1943, in Cordova, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, after a brief illness. Her life was marked by faith, devotion, and a steady love for the people and places that mattered most to her.
A 1961 graduate of Edisto High School, Jeannette continued her education at Anderson College, where she graduated and...
Janice Padgett Shuler
Sep 12, 2026
Janice Padgett Shuler passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on February 21, 1954, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she lived a life centered on devotion to those she loved most.
Janice will be remembered as a woman who loved her family deeply. That love was the defining thread of her life and the legacy she leaves...
Donald Craig McNeil
Sep 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts the family of Donald “Don” McNeil, 73, of Cameron, SC, announce he was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10th, 2026.
Don spent his career life between crop dusting, charter pilot, flight instructor, and truck driver. His life in the sky was his favorite, second to being a Dad and Grandad. He...
Sandra Garrick Brickle
Sep 10, 2026
Sandra Garrick Brickle, 81, of Norway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her residence.
Sandra was born on October 22, 1944, in Norway, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Rubert and Lula Mae Garrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her siblings, Ray, Hilton, Freddie, Alfred, Bonnie, and Ruben.
Sandra...
Claus King, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Claus King, Jr. passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2026, after an extended illness. He was 69.
Mr. King retired as a police officer with the City of Ehrhardt, South Carolina, a role that reflected his deep commitment to service. He loved being a law enforcement officer and carried that same sense of duty into other parts of his life as...
Johnnie O. Sweatman
Sep 4, 2026
Johnnie O. Sweatman, born September 16, 1953, in Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Mr. Sweatman was a truck driver for many years, a line of work that reflected his steady nature and strong work ethic. Outside of work, he loved auctions and fishing. Above all, he loved his family, and that devotion remained at the heart...
Fred Raymond “Ray” Hutto, III
Sep 3, 2026
Fred “Ray” Hutto III, 69 of Orangeburg, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following a brief illness and a long battle with heart disease.
A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Stuart Antley will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 A.M. prior to the...
Cynthia Dianne Lawson
Sep 2, 2026
Cynthia Dianne Lawson, lovingly known as Dianne, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2026, at the age of 76. She spent her later years courageously battling kidney disease and congestive heart failure.
Dianne was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie, who passed away in April 1999, and by her parents, Earl and Jewell Chavis.
Dianne was a woman of faith...
Jack Christopher "Chris" Metts
Aug 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jack Christopher “Chris” Metts, born April 6, 1983, in Bamberg, South Carolina, share that he passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Chris will be remembered as a devoted family man, a hardworking businessman, and an enthusiastic Clemson Tiger fan. He was the owner and operator of Metts Contracting Service, and...
