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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Betty Jean (Bunch) Parker
Jan 31, 2024
Betty Jean Bunch Parker, widow of Billy Parker, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born in Winnsboro, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Oswald Bunch and the late Janie Savage Bunch. She was a member of Columbia Road Church of God. She worked for many years...
Beverly (Elliott) Brown
Jan 31, 2024
Mrs. Beverly Elliott Brown, widow of Reynold “Ricky” Brown, III passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the ROC at St. George Baptist Church, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Willow Swamp Baptist Church...
Donald Wilburt Jackson
Jan 30, 2024
Donald Wilburt Jackson, 82, of Neeses passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
The family will announce a service at a later date.
Donald was born on July 27, 1941, in Orangeburg County. He was the son of the late Hugo Wilbert Jackson and the late Agnes Craven Jackson. He...
Michael Douglas Henderson
Jan 29, 2024
Michael Douglas Henderson, 57, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Michael was born on May 4, 1966, in El Paso, TX. He was the son of the late Bill Henderson and the late Margaret Parham Henderson.
Survivors include his sisters, Janette Moore, Carolyn Farman; nephews, Christopher Baker, whom he lived with,...
Rufus Leon Jones
Jan 26, 2024
Rufus Leon Jones, 77, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home.
He was the son of Rufus Eugene Jones and Josie Lee Jones, born on January 28, 1946 in Florence County, S.C. Leon was employed with Bi-Lo for over 20 years where he served in management. He was a faithful member of...
Dorothy Ann Edgemon
Jan 24, 2024
Dorothy Ann Edgemon, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Rev. Eric Little will be officiating.
The family will recieve friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street,...
Billy G. Parker, Sr.
Jan 22, 2024
Billy Gene Parker, Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born Billy G. Parker, on February 15, 1938 in Orangeburg, S.C. He was a graduate of Orangeburg High School Class of 1956. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 23 years of active service duty....
Susan R. Cope
Jan 19, 2024
Susan R. Cope, 51, of St. Matthews passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.
Survivors include her children, Justin Cope, Tiffany Burnett (Brandon); grandchildren, Huntley Cope, Layden Burnett, Georgia...
Theodore Lawton Wilder
Jan 14, 2024
Theodore Lawton Wilder, 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Theodore was born on January 19, 1948, in Bamberg, S.C. He was the son of the late Lawton Wilder and the late Lucile Tager Felder.
Theodore was a spirited soul who believed in a hard days work and a good...
Mary Dell (Bates) Gray
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Dell Bates Gray, 93, passed away on January 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Prosperity, S.C.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at St. George Baptist Church, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. Kevin Ard will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The...
Blanche (Felder) Rutland
Jan 12, 2024
Blanche Felder Rutland, 91, widow of Ronald Dwight Rutland, Sr. passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Prospect Southern Methodist Church, 344 Flatwoods Road, Bowman. Burial will follow at Rigby Cemetery, near Bowman. Pastor Jim Bogstad will be officiating.
The family...
Preston Neal Jennings
Jan 9, 2024
Preston Neal Jennings, 33, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Preston was born in Columbia, S.C. He was the son of the late Harry “Bubba” Neal Jennings, Jr. and Lucille Irick Jennings. He was a dedicated employee. Preston had been employed with Edisto Deer Processing since he was 14 years of age. ...
Jerome “Jerry” Strock
Jan 6, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” Strock, 70, of Cordova passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Laurie J. and Nell Rutland Strock.
Jerry graduated from Edisto High School. Upon graduation he went on to further his studies with additional training in micro-mechanics. He retired from Husqvarna after many years in the...
Dennis "Buck" Alvin Weems
Jan 2, 2024
Dennis “Buck” Alvin Weems, 66, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Weems was born on April 27, 1957, in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was the son of the late Buck Ehrhardt and the late Fannie Mae Bearden. He was a pipe fitter...
Ulric Lynn Inabinet
Jan 1, 2024
Ulric Lynn Inabinet, 86, died on Monday, January 1, 2024. Affectionately known as “Sister,” she was the daughter of the late Ulric G. and Leona Fogle Inabinet of Orangeburg. She retired as a nurse assistant from Columbia Ear, Nose and Throat Associates after working there her entire career.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by...
Edward Cecil Huggins
Dec 30, 2023
Edward Cecil Huggins, 77, of North passed away at home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Swansea Baptist Church, 145 South Church Street, Swansea. Rev. Matt Elmore will be officiating.
Edward was born in Kingston, New York and was a long-time...
John "Jack" H. Shaffer
Dec 25, 2023
John “Jack” H. Shaffer, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.
The family will hold a service of remembrance at a later date in Ohio.
Mr. Shaffer was born on February 16, 1937, in Imperial, PA. He was the son of the late John Shaffer...
Betty Jean (Mitchell) Hildebrand
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Jean Hildebrand, 94, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery, 601 Summers Ave. Orangeburg. Rev. Al Somervell and pastor Joseph Hallman will...
Catherine Teresa (Morriello) Simmons
Dec 22, 2023
Catherine Teresa Simmons, 97, of Rowesville, S.C. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was the widow of Louis Edward Simmons.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church, 1250 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating. A private family burial will be held....
Betsy Ann (Bates) Williams
Dec 21, 2023
Betsy Ann Williams, 84, of Neeses passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Bethany Baptist Church, 125 Bethany Road, Orangeburg. Rev. Henry Cooper will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. on...
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