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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Robert Emory Smoak, Sr

Robert Emory Smoak, Sr

Jan 17, 2014

Robert Emory "Smokey" Smoak, Sr. died Friday, January 17, 2014 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

The casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 20, 2014 Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen Broome officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens directed...

William E "Mr. Bill" Armstrong

William E "Mr. Bill" Armstrong

Jan 13, 2014

William Edward "Mr. Bill" Armstrong , 87 of Denmark passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 after a long illness.

A Remembering of "Mr. Bill's life will be held 4:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2014 Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Rev. Jim Parnell officiating. "Mr. Bill" was born May 21, 1926 in San Francisco, CA; the...

Edna Marie Casteel Lamberth

Edna Marie Casteel Lamberth

Jan 13, 2014

Edna Marie Casteel Lamberth, 70 of 3987 Cameron Road, Orangeburg died Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at her residence.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 AM Thursday, January 16, 2014 before the service.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Pastor Robert...

Phil Rivers Garrick

Phil Rivers Garrick

Jan 11, 2014

Phil Rivers Garrick , 61 of Cope died Saturday January 11, 2014.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday before the service at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Mrs. Doris Murray

He was born...

Michael Monroe Creech

Michael Monroe Creech

Jan 10, 2014

Michael Monroe Creech, 55 of Orangeburg died Friday, January 10, 2014 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Steve Scott officiating.

Pallbearers will be Charles Emanuel, Norman Gunter, Keith Stillinger, Alan Nettles, Harold...

Jimmy Norris

Jimmy Norris

Jan 10, 2014

Jimmy Norris, 49 of 2231 Pineridge Street; Orangeburg died Friday , January 10, 2014 at his residence.

Visitation will be held 1:00 to 2:00 PM Thursday, before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in...

Janet M Gray

Janet M Gray

Jan 7, 2014

Ms. Janet M. Gray, 71 passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at University Hospital.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 11, 2014 Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg Rev. Marvin Clark officiating Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

She was born December 8, 1942 in London, KY; she was the daughter...

Stuart O'Neal Sandel

Stuart O'Neal Sandel

Jan 6, 2014

Stuart O'Neal Sandel

Orangeburga

Robert Edward Cramer

Robert Edward Cramer

Jan 1, 2014

Robert Edward Cramer, 82, of Summerton, S.C. died Saturday at the Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton.

Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens

Mr. Cramer was born July 29, 1931 in Orangeburg, a son of the late...

Laura Hannah Weekley Joy

Laura Hannah Weekley Joy

Dec 31, 2013

Laura Hannah Weekley Joy,90 of Orangeburg (Formerly of Rome, Georgia)passed away Tuesday December 31, 2013 at her daughter's home

Private Services were held by the family. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg is assisting the family.

She was born February 27, 1923 in Panama City, Florida; one of eight children; born to the late Robert...

Janie Hutto Doles

Janie Hutto Doles

Dec 20, 2013

Mrs. Janie H. Doles died at the Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.

The funeral is at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Norway Baptist Church, Norway, SC with burial in the Norway Cemetery. Ministers in charge are Rev. Ryan Davis and Rev. L.F. Baldwin.

Pallbearers are Lee Fogle, David Fogle, Donald Doles, Richard...

James A. Way

James A. Way

Dec 18, 2013

Mr. James A. Way of 232 Hodges Drive, Orangeburg, SC died at the Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Northside Baptist Church with burial at Crestlawn Cemetery.

Ministers in charge of the service are Rev. Shane Stutzman and Rev. Jim Parnell.

Mr. Way...

William E "Billy" Darnell

William E "Billy" Darnell

Dec 11, 2013

William E. "Billy" Darnell, 59 of 290 Oak Street, Bowman ,S.C died Wednesday December 11, 2013 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 6605 Charleston Hwy., Bowman, S.C. 29018 with Rev. Tommy Thurston officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., in...

Cromer O. "Buddy" Hooker, Jr

Cromer O. "Buddy" Hooker, Jr

Dec 10, 2013

Cromer O. "Buddy" Hooker, Jr. , 59 489 Hidden Acres Road ; Cordova passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home.

The family will have a private service. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg is assisting the family

He was born November 22, 1954 in Orangeburg, SC; the son of the late C.O. Hooker,...

Major James Francis Haynes

Major James Francis Haynes

Dec 9, 2013

Major James Francis Haynes , 83 passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at his home in Orangeburg, SC.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2013 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Rev. Jim Parnell officiating.

Maj. Haynes was born December 29, 1929 in San Francisco, CA; the...

Bertie Betsill

Bertie Betsill

Dec 8, 2013

Miss Bertie Betsill, 89 of St. Matthews died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Calhoun Convalescent Center in St. Matthews.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Thompson Funeral Home...

Travis Hudnall Player

Travis Hudnall Player

Dec 8, 2013

Travis Hudnall Player, 38, of Cope, S.C. died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Connerstone Community Church in Orangeburg, S.C. wiith Rev. Jon Richardson officiating.

Mr. Player was born February 9, 1097 in Hampton, S.C., a son of the late William...

Robert A. "Bobby" Gibson

Robert A. "Bobby" Gibson

Dec 8, 2013

Robert A. "Bobby" Gibson, 61 of 9760 Willie Road; Orangeburg died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg .

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Bethany Baptist Church in Orangeburg with Rev. Chuck Wells officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

He...

Janice Smoak Kennerly

Janice Smoak Kennerly

Dec 7, 2013

Mrs. Janice Smoak Kennerly, 59, died Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1144 Cordova Road, Cordova, S.C. with Rev. Bryan Self officiating, conducted by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg, S.C.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 P.M. Wednesday before the services at Ebenezer Baptist...

Steve Lee Cobb

Steve Lee Cobb

Dec 4, 2013

Steve Lee Cobb, 59 of Four Holes Community; Orangeburg died Wednesday December 4, 2013 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Four Holes Baptist Church in Orangeburg with Rev. Tom McElhaney and Rev. Danny Stroman officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg....

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