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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Anthony "David" D. Williams

Anthony "David" D. Williams

Feb 28, 2024

Anthony “David” Williams, 52, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. to William “Jimbo” Williams and the late Sheila Duncan Williams.  He was a 1990 graduate of Orangeburg Wilkinson High School.  David was employed for the last 29 years with the SI Group in Orangeburg as a chemical boiler operator.

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Gerald Monroe Lee, Sr.

Gerald Monroe Lee, Sr.

Feb 23, 2024

Gerald Monroe Lee, Sr., 71, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends from 3:00-6:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the home of Matthew Lee, 991 Neeses Highway, Orangeburg.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Lee...

Doris (Lewis)  Irick

Doris (Lewis) Irick

Feb 22, 2024

Mrs. Doris Lewis Irick, 89, widow of Elton “Nook” Irick, Sr., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at St. George Baptist Church, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Pastor Terry Wilder will be officiating.

The...

Malcolm G. Rider

Malcolm G. Rider

Feb 22, 2024

Malcolm G. Rider, 76, of Cordova passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

Malcolm was born on June 14, 1947, in Rock Hill, S.C.  He was the son of...

Peter S. Santoro

Peter S. Santoro

Feb 19, 2024

Peter S. Santoro, 93, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, after an extended illness.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Santoro was born on March 18, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.  He was the son of the late Sam Santoro and the late Bernice Bakshauki.  He served...

Melissa Joy Arnold

Melissa Joy Arnold

Feb 12, 2024

Melissa Joy Arnold, 45, of Cope passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 12, 2024.

The family will hold a memorial service at the later date.

Survivors include her daughter, Alexus Arnold; granddaughter, Everleigh Arnold; aunt, Joyce Fogle and a number of nieces and nephews.

Lucretia (Kemmerlin)  Rourk-Pate

Lucretia (Kemmerlin) Rourk-Pate

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Lucretia Kemmerlin Rourk-Pate, 86, of Elloree passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Pate was born on April 10, 1937, in Elloree, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur B. Kemmerlin and the late Frances E. Rourk Bonnette.   She had a passion for teaching children.  Her teaching...

Hildreth (Skaggs)  Carter

Hildreth (Skaggs) Carter

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Hildreth S. Carter, 82, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Carter was born on October 18, 1941, in Jodie, West Virginia.  She was the daughter of the late Hilmer Skaggs and the late Mary Reva Gray Taylor.  She was a faithful member of Prospect Southern Methodist Church in...

Kenneth M. Herring

Kenneth M. Herring

Feb 9, 2024

Kenneth M. Herring, 83, of Orangeburg, SC left this world on Friday, February 9, 2024 with family by his side, following a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel,1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Kenneth was born on February 14, 1940 in Orangeburg...

Peggy Jo Foster

Peggy Jo Foster

Feb 8, 2024

Peggy Jo Foster, 84, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2024, after being diagnosed with cancer less than 6 months ago.  She was blessed with recent visits from many family members and friends, and is now blessed to be with the Lord and loved ones in Heaven.  In Peggy's own words, "God doesn't...

William Earle Fender, Iii

William Earle Fender, Iii

Feb 8, 2024

William Earle Fender, III, 69, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

William was born on May 28, 1954, in Walterboro, S.C.  He was the son of the late Dr. William E. Fender, Jr. and the late Jinnie Rae Brabham Fender.   He was employed with Lowe’s Home Improvement for many years until his retirement.  William ...

Rene Abraham Mizell

Rene Abraham Mizell

Feb 7, 2024

Rene Abraham Mizell, Jr., 83, of Cope, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman St., Orangeburg, S. C. Friends may also call at the residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 11, 2024,...

Diane Lynn Held

Diane Lynn Held

Feb 1, 2024

Diane Lynn Held, 72, of Waterloo, S.C. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Canaan Baptist Church, 4977 Cannon Bridge Road, Cope. Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends ...

Bobby L. Wood, Sr.

Bobby L. Wood, Sr.

Jan 31, 2024

Bobby L. Wood, Sr., 79, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Bobby was born on November 17, 1944, in Barnwell, S.C.  He was the son of the late Carlisle Wood, Sr. and the late Essie Mae Hadman Wood.  Bobby was the retired owner and operator of Bobby Wood Heating and Air.  He attended...

Betty Jean (Bunch)  Parker

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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