Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 12, 2023

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