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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Ruby Nell Livingston (Jeffcoat)  Smith

Ruby Nell Livingston (Jeffcoat) Smith

Ruby Nell Jeffcoat Livingston Smith, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and devoted servant of God, peacefully passed away at her home on June 7, 2025, at the age of 101.  She was caring and compassionate, leaving a legacy of faith.  Her devotion to God was demonstrated through her devotion to her church and her encouragement of...

Don L. Roberson

Don L. Roberson

Don L. Roberson, 73, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly.

The family will hold a private service.

Don was born in Columbia, S.C.  He was the son of the late Basil Roberson and the late Hazel Tager Roberson.  He retired from Piggly Wiggly after many years of employment.

Survivors include his cousins, Joanne Crider,...

Joseph “Joe” A. Gramling

Joseph “Joe” A. Gramling

Mr. Joseph “Joe” A. Gramling, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, after an extended illness.

Mr. Gramling was born and raised in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Albert W. Gramling and the late Lottie Ayers Gramling.  He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.  Joe was employed for over 31...

Timothy "Tim" Ray Mccormick

Timothy "Tim" Ray Mccormick

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Timothy “Tim” Ray McCormick announces his sudden and tragic passing.

Tim was born in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of Mr. Johny McCormick and Mrs. Joyce Edgemon McCormick.  His family was his life; Tim was a devoted husband and father.  He was a self-less...

Stephen Bradley Forde

Stephen Bradley Forde

Stephen Bradley Forde, 56, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly.

No service is planned at this time.

Survivors include his mother, Linda Knight Forde and additional aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen L. Forde.

Mary June (Padgett)  Poston

Mary June (Padgett) Poston

Mary June Poston, wife of Leslie H. Poston died on Monday, March 18, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Bennie F. Padgett and the late Ida J. Abernathy Padgett.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her adopted daughter, Nancy J. Flake Dantzler, sister, B. Joette Padgett, nephews, Tony McElvaney, Shane Kinsey, Joey...

Jern Buck, Sr.

Jern Buck, Sr.

Jern Buck Sr. passed away peacefully at MUSC after a long illness.

Mr. Buck was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cordova, SC, and was the Produce Manager for Piggly Wiggly on Columbia Road with 65 years of service.

Mr. Buck greeted the residents of Orangeburg throughout his 65-year career with a smile and...

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