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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Edward Cecil Huggins

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

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

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

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

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...

Roby Leon Hanna, Sr.

Roby Leon Hanna, Sr.

Dec 19, 2023

Roby Leon Hanna, Sr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, December...

Gloria (Brant)  Chapline

Gloria (Brant) Chapline

Dec 18, 2023

Gloria Brant Chapline, 72, of Orangeburg passed away after an extended illness on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born on August 16, 1951, in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Bertie A. Brant and the late Lillie Mills Brant.  She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church...

Michelle Lee Spires

Michelle Lee Spires

Dec 17, 2023

Michelle Lee Spires, 41, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a brief illness.

The family will hold a private service.

Michelle was born on October 22, 1982, in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy Spires and Patricia Malpass Spires.  She was a loving devoted mother to her...

Betty Ann (Knight)  Rudd

Betty Ann (Knight) Rudd

Dec 17, 2023

Betty Ann Rudd (Knight), 85, of Orangeburg, S.C., passed away on December 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1938, in Harleyville, S.C. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Aaron Rudd; her son, Ronnie Rudd (Kathie); her daughter, Patricia Huff...

Nancy Leigh (Kesson)  Pennington

Nancy Leigh (Kesson) Pennington

Dec 13, 2023

Nancy Leigh Kesson-Pennington, 48, of North passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, after an extended illness.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Nancy was born in Lakeland, FL to Mr. Roy Kesson and the late...

Joseph "Joey" Flake

Joseph "Joey" Flake

Dec 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph "Joey" Flake. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

David Wayne Lipscomb

David Wayne Lipscomb

Dec 12, 2023

David Wayne Lipscomb, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Lipscomb was born on March 23, 1959, in Dayton, OH.  He was the son of the late Merle Wayne Lipscomb and the late Johnnie Ann Richards Lipscomb.  He was employed by...

Juniata Jane (Rast)  Still

Juniata Jane (Rast) Still

Dec 8, 2023

Juniata Jane Still, 78, of Swansea passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2023.

No Service was held at her request.

Mrs. Still was born in St. Matthews, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Johnny Rast and the late Jsalia Isabell Martin Rast.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald R....

Joseph Headden

Joseph Headden

Dec 6, 2023

Joseph Headden, 91, of St. Matthews passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was born on May 26, 1932, in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late Benjamin C. Headden and the late Marie Williams Headden.

Joseph served his country in the United States Army for over 22 years as a...

Linda Bonnette (Carson)  Hardee

Linda Bonnette (Carson) Hardee

Nov 28, 2023

Linda W. Carson Bonnette Hardee, 80, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman St., Orangeburg, S.C.

She is survived by her two sons, Henry E. “Eddie” Bonnette, Jr.,...

Mary Ellen (Cross)  Dannelly

Mary Ellen (Cross) Dannelly

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Ellen Cross Dannelly, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Mary was born in Cross, S.C. to the late Webster Deholme Cross and the late Ruth Winningham Cross.  She was a faithful member of Two-Mile Swamp Baptist Church where she coached softball and sang in the choir.  Mrs. Mary was...

William "Ed" Edward Brant

William "Ed" Edward Brant

Nov 26, 2023

William Edward “Ed” Brant, 92, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Mr. Ed affectionately known as “Poppy” was known and loved by everyone that knew him.  When you ask someone to describe him, they reply, “he was a good man.”  He grew up in a large family in Orangeburg.  He was the son...

George Kawecki

George Kawecki

Nov 24, 2023

George Kawecki, 65, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The family will hold a private service.

Mr. Kawecki was born on March 1, 1958 in Bronx, New York.  He was the son of the late Zigmunt Kawecki and Wincenta Kawecki.  He was a veteran of the United States military.  Mr. Kawecki worked...

Ronald T. Spires

Ronald T. Spires

Nov 24, 2023

Ronald T. Spires, 67, of St. Matthews passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Fellowship of Praise Church, 8280 Old #6 Highway, Santee. Pastor Ronnie Spires will be officiating. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery, St. Matthews....

Shirley Hughes Vaughn

Shirley Hughes Vaughn

Nov 22, 2023

Shirley Hughes Dennis Vaughn, 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

A visitation with family and friends will be held at Thompson Funeral Home in Orangeburg, SC on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church...

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