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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Charles "Doc" T. Adams

Charles "Doc" T. Adams

Sep 6, 2024

Charles T. “Doc” Adams 79, of 3566 Kennerly Road, Orangeburg, S.C. passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

Mr. Adams was born in North Charleston, S.C. on July 18, 1945, to the late Bailey D. Adams and the late Birdie Lee D. Adams. He was the eighth of fourteen children to be born to their loving parents....

John “Swampman” Curtis Hill

John “Swampman” Curtis Hill

Sep 1, 2024

John Curtis “Swampman” Hill, 64 of the Canaan Community passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  Born on November 17, 1959 in Orangeburg, S.C., he was the son of the late Charles Everette Hill and Lessie Mae Hoover Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Debra Gayle Hill and Sandra Janette Nix Williams.

John...

David Wayne Sturkie, Sr.

David Wayne Sturkie, Sr.

Aug 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of David “Wayne” Sturkie, Sr. announce his passing on Friday, August 30, 2024, after an extended illness.

Wayne was born on July 4, 1947, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late D.C. Sturkie and the late Lurene Myers Sturkie.  He was a graduate of Edisto High...

William Lee Swann

William Lee Swann

Aug 26, 2024

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

We are sad to announce the passing of our father, husband, son, brother, and friend, William Lee Swann.  Billy, as he was known by family...

John “Johnny” Arthur Irick

John “Johnny” Arthur Irick

Aug 26, 2024

John “Johnny” Arthur Irick, 84, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Artis J. Irick and the late Annie Mae Boltin Irick. Johnny was a simple man who LOVED his Dumplin’, Regina, and his family. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, negotiating...

William Thomas Mcpherson, Jr.

William Thomas Mcpherson, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

William Thomas McPherson, Jr., of the Canaan Community, Cope, S. C. passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, from a long-term health condition.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Covenant Baptist Church, 2310 Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova S. C. The casket will be placed in the church an hour prior...

Magen Alexandria Westberry

Magen Alexandria Westberry

Aug 17, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Magen Alexandria Westberry announce her sudden and tragic passing on August 17, 2024.

Magen was the daughter of the late Matthew Westberry and Amanda Hall Barr.  She was born on May 19, 2003, in Orangeburg, S.C.  Magen never met a stranger.  She was truly a...

Ruth Ann (Bloyd)  Dixon

Ruth Ann (Bloyd) Dixon

Aug 14, 2024

Ruth Ann (Bloyd) Dixon, 89, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, after a brief illness.

Ruth was born on July 17, 1935, in Greensburg, Kentucky.  After completing high school, she graduated with a Business degree from Western Kentucky University, after graduating she lived in a boarding house for 2 years which was...

Sharon Rose Mcbee

Sharon Rose Mcbee

Aug 11, 2024

Sharon Rose McBee, 73 of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

The family will hold a private service.

Sharon was born on January 9, 1951, in Braymer, MO.  She was the daughter of the late Russell McBee and the late Lucille White Kavenough.

Survivors include her husband, Harry Floyd, Jr., siblings,...

Larry Victor Kemmerlin

Larry Victor Kemmerlin

Aug 2, 2024

Larry Victor Kemmerlin, 60, of Spartanburg, S.C. passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson Disease.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, 727 Waterspring Road, Orangeburg....

Robert Laurie Brickle

Robert Laurie Brickle

Jul 29, 2024

Robert Laurie Brickle, 81, of Norway passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his residence.

Robert was born on September 4, 1942, in Bowman, SC. He was the son of the late Laurie and Ethel Brickle. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Brickle, of...

Rona “Ronnie” Russell

Rona “Ronnie” Russell

Jul 22, 2024

Rona “Ronnie” Russell, 82, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Church of God, Bayview Street, Holly Hill.  Burial will follow at Russell Family Cemetery in Holly Hill.

The family will receive friends...

Charles Daniel Parrott

Charles Daniel Parrott

Jul 20, 2024

Charles Daniel Parrott, 88, of Pelion passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with his loving daughter by his side.

Mr. Parrott was born on January 10, 1936, in York, S.C.  He was the son of the late Curtis Jackson Parrott and the late Ruth Dickson Parrott.  He attended York Elementary school and graduated from York High...

Loretta Joanne (Russell)  Hicks

Loretta Joanne (Russell) Hicks

Jul 18, 2024

Loretta Joanne Hicks, 77, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Church of God in Holly Hill, 681 Bayview Street, Holly Hill.  Pastor Phillip Vaughn will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Russell Family Cemetery, off...

Alice (Hutto)  Geiger

Alice (Hutto) Geiger

Jul 17, 2024

Alice H. Geiger, 71, of St. Matthews S. C. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Scott Alewine will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Friday, July...

Kate Elizabeth (Williams)  Robinson

Kate Elizabeth (Williams) Robinson

Jul 16, 2024

Kate Elizabeth Robinson, 82, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Ben Harr will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July...

Johnny "Poota" Francis Logwood, Jr.

Johnny "Poota" Francis Logwood, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Johnny “Poota” Francis Logwood, Jr., 36, of Pinewood, S.C. passed away unexpectedly Monday July 15, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.  Rev. Cindy Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M....

Wesley "Wess" E. Wannamaker

Wesley "Wess" E. Wannamaker

Jul 14, 2024

Wesley “Wess” E. Wannamaker, 62, of St. Matthews passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

“Wess” was born on June 20, 1962, in Texas.  He was the son of the late Billie Glenn Wannamaker and the late Alice Lachowsky Wannamaker.  He served his country in the United States Army.  “Wess” was a true outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing,...

Lester B. Till, Sr.

Lester B. Till, Sr.

Jul 14, 2024

Lester B. Till, Sr., 94, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Mr. Till was born on March 7, 1930, in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late Jacob B. Till and the late Jessie Fersner Till Aimar (Lewis).  He served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd ...

John "Jd" David Boan, Jr.

John "Jd" David Boan, Jr.

Jul 10, 2024

John David “JD” Boan, Jr. was 82 years old, he died peacefully at his home in Orangeburg on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

“JD” was born in Hartsville, S.C. in 1941 to the late Mr. John David Boan, Sr. and the late Mrs. Viola Welch Boan.

He was a kind generous, warm-hearted husband, father, and grandfather...

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