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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Teresa Frances Lindsley

Teresa Frances Lindsley

Apr 10, 2024

Teresa Frances Lindsley, 73, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after an extended illness.

A family burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Lindsley was born on October 13, 1950, in Lebanon, TN. She was the daughter of the...

John L. Mitchum, Sr.

John L. Mitchum, Sr.

Apr 7, 2024

John L. Mitchum, Sr., 75, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. John was the husband of Linda Beck Mitchum.

John was born in Sumter, SC., the son of Vannie Mitchum and Lydia Mitchum. He worked at the Department of Transportation Lab for 10 years. He then went to work for the Orangeburg Fire Department,...

Linnie Ruben Sutcliffe, Sr.

Linnie Ruben Sutcliffe, Sr.

Apr 7, 2024

Linnie Ruben Sutcliffe, Sr., 91, of Norway, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  He was lovingly surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 13, 1932, to Ruben and Frances Sutcliffe of Norway, S.C.

A true giant of a man, Christian, Veteran, husband,...

Leslie “L.W.” Wilson Irick, Jr.

Leslie “L.W.” Wilson Irick, Jr.

Apr 6, 2024

Leslie “L.W.” Wilson Irick, Jr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams, Kenny Kinsey and Scott Whetstone will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in...

Gwendolyn Elaine Neese

Gwendolyn Elaine Neese

Apr 4, 2024

Gwendolyn “Elaine” Harrison Neese, 80, of Cope passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Mrs. Neese was born on October 4, 1943, in Charleston, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Lonnie H. Harrison, Jr. and the late Leona Bessinger Harrison.  She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Orangeburg.  Mrs. Neese worked for...

Nancy Linda Mciver

Nancy Linda Mciver

Apr 3, 2024

Miss Nancy Linda McIver, 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 655 Hammond Cross Road, St. Matthews, S.C.   Rev. Henry Cooper will be officiating.

Miss Nancy was born on October...

Kayla Bonita Beason

Kayla Bonita Beason

Mar 24, 2024

Miss Kayla Bonita Beason, 32, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova.  Rev. Cindy Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends...

Ida Elizabeth (Burleson)  Boone

Ida Elizabeth (Burleson) Boone

Mar 23, 2024

Ida Elizabeth (Betty) Burleson Boone, Mama, Aunt Betty, Nanny, Granny, Umin Granny, Betty went home to be with Jesus on March 23, 2024.

Betty was born October 21, 1929, in Barnardsville, North Carolina. For many years she lived on the Biltmore Estate where she worked at the Biltmore Dairy Bar, where it’s said she ate as many...

Mary Elizabeth Benton

Mary Elizabeth Benton

Mar 22, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Crosby Benton, 79, of Cope passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Canaan Baptist Church, 4977 Cannon Bridge Road, Cope.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Canaan Baptist Church...

Barbara F. King

Barbara F. King

Mar 21, 2024

Barbara F. King, 90, of St. Matthews passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a short illness.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her daughters, Terry K. Young (Donnie) of St. Matthews, Patricia K. Moore of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren,...

Betty "Jean" (Benton)  Milhouse

Betty "Jean" (Benton) Milhouse

Mar 21, 2024

Betty “Jean” Milhouse, widow of Tommy Milhouse, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.  Eddie Bonnette will be officiating.

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

Randall Lee Dempsey

Randall Lee Dempsey

Mar 15, 2024

Randall Lee Dempsey, 76, of Cope passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Canaan Baptist Church, 4977 Cannon Bridge Road, Cope with military honors.  Pastor Gale Black will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from...

John J. Hughes

John J. Hughes

Mar 15, 2024

John J. Hughes, 83, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2023, at his home.

A private graveside service will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.

Mr. Hughes was born on May 25, 1940, in Denmark SC, a son of the late John L. Hughes and Margaret Judy Hughes. He was married to his...

Jimmy Chavis

Jimmy Chavis

Mar 11, 2024

Jimmy Chavis, 66, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Smoak Cemetery, off of Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova. Pastor Robby Croft will be officiating.

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Diane (Peters)  Long

Diane (Peters) Long

Mar 10, 2024

Diane Peters Long, 74, of St. Matthews passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

At Mrs. Diane’s request the family will hold a private service at a later date.

Mrs. Diane was born in Walton County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late James C. Peters and the late Vera Rooks Peters.  She...

Leon Dukes Edwards

Leon Dukes Edwards

Mar 9, 2024

Leon Dukes Edwards of Branchville, S.C. passed away March 9, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was born on July 28, 1940, in Branchville S.C., to the late Benjamin Dukes Edwards and the late Ruth Irick Edwards.  Leon served his country in the United States Air Force.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and...

Steven Eugene Etheridge

Steven Eugene Etheridge

Mar 5, 2024

Steven Eugene Etheridge, 55, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Orangeburg Baptist Tabernacle, 3440 North Rd, Orangeburg.  Rev. Thomas Brookshire will be officiating.

Steven was born in Columbia, S.C.  He was the son...

Kenneth E. Lee

Kenneth E. Lee

Mar 5, 2024

Kenneth E. Lee, 81, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after a brief illness.

Survivors include his wife, Linda L. Lee.

A service will be held at a later date.

Linda Faye (Williams)  Stroud

Linda Faye (Williams) Stroud

Mar 3, 2024

Linda F. Stroud, 79, of Elloree, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Fellowship of Praise Church, 8280 Old Number Six Hwy, Santee, S.C.  Pastor Ronnie Spires will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive...

Sidney Miles Mixon, Jr.

Sidney Miles Mixon, Jr.

Feb 29, 2024

Sidney Miles Mixon, Jr., 62, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Myers Family Cemetery in the Canaan Community.  Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating.

Sidney was...

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