Robert "Bob" T. Belcher
Oct 3, 2023
Robert T. “Bob” Belcher, 79, passed away at his home with his wife and daughter by his side on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Donna Creel Belcher; daughter, Lynniece Kendall (Chad) of Albemarle, N.C.; son, Danny Belcher (Terri) of Richfield, N.C.; stepdaughter, Joyce Wilbanks of Cordova, S.C.; step-sons, Steve Wilbanks of...
Oreta (Nettles) Williams
Oct 1, 2023
Oreta Nettles Willaims, 90, of West Columbia, S. C., passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2:00 P. M. at Columbia Road Church of God, 2485 Columbia Rd., Orangeburg, S. C. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. prior to the...
Timmie Lee Rucker
Sep 30, 2023
Timmie Rucker, 69, of Dorchester, S. C. passed away Saturday, 30, 2023, after an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Sunnyside Cemetery, 601 Summers Ave., N. E., Orangeburg, S. C. with military honors. Pastor Steve Rucker will be officiating.
Mr. Rucker was born in...
Michael “Tony” Anthony O’Cain
Sep 29, 2023
Michael “Tony” Anthony O’Cain passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born on August 29, 1986, in Orangeburg, SC. Michael was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend.
Michael was a fun-loving and outgoing individual who never met a stranger. He had a passion for sports and was an avid USC Gamecock, Carolina Panthers,...
Mary Frances Martin
Sep 27, 2023
Mary Frances Martin, 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 135 Blackburn Court in Cordova, S.C. The family will receive friends at this address throughout the week and weekend.
Mary Frances was the daughter of the late Lawrence A....
James “Jim” A. Parler, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
James “Jim” A. Parler, Sr., 82, husband of Betty Williams Parler, of Elloree passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was the middle child of Alexander Robert Parler, Sr. and Dorothy Hennies Parler of Elloree. He loved the beach, deer hunting, reading, the South Carolina Gamecocks and spending time with his family. He...
Bobby Joe Binnicker, Sr.
Sep 19, 2023
Bobby Joe Binnicker, Sr., 75, of Rowesville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Wayne Manning will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road,...
Barbara (Smith) Felder
Sep 19, 2023
Barbara Smith Felder passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 P.M. on October 5, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Ryan Tucker will be officiating.
She was predeceased by her mother, Ruby Stroman Smith Zeigler, her beloved stepfather. John Zeigler, Jr. and...
Henry D. Black
Sep 13, 2023
Henry D. Black, 63, of Easley, S.C. passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2740 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the...
Thomas "Tom" Carl Hayson
Sep 11, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Carl Hayson, 89, of Summerton, SC passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023. He died in a familiar home, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg and on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9:00...
Former Chief Michael A. Adams
Sep 8, 2023
Former Chief Michael Anthony Adams, 59, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023, at MUSC-Orangeburg. He was born June 30th, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Helga Busse and Joseph Brabham Adams. He attended Holly Hill High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina. He was chosen to attend...
Mary Alice Thompson
Sep 8, 2023
Mary Alice Thompson, 74, of Orangeburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 12:00 noon at Columbia Road Church of God, 2485 Columbia Rd., Orangeburg, S.C. The family will receive friends at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Johnathan Vaughn will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn...
Keith Andrew Pounds
Sep 1, 2023
Keith Andrew Pounds, 58, of Columbia died September 1, 2023 after an extended illness. Mr. Pounds was born in Fort Polk, Louisiana to the late Bobie Ray Pounds and the late Linda Wascom. He is a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
Surviving are his brothers Bobby Pounds, Jr. and Matthew Pounds; his sons, Curtis Ray Pounds,...
Norma (Baxley) Fort
Sep 1, 2023
Norma Baxley Fort, 82, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. While she will be missed by many, we are thankful that she is now again in the arms of her beloved husband, John Robert Fort who died in 2019.
Mrs. Fort was born in Pearson, GA. She was the daughter of the late W.H. Baxley and...
Myrtle (Gillam) Moseley
Aug 31, 2023
Myrtle Virginia Gillam Moseley, 74, passed away after a brief illness.
Mrs. Moseley was born in Bamberg, SC. She was the daughter of the late Richard Thomas Gillam and Eugenia Blakely Gillam. She received her associate degree in nursing and was employed with the Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse.
Survivors include a son,...
Shirley (Kinard) Strickland
Aug 28, 2023
Shirley K. Strickland passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 28, 2023. Shirley was 88 years old.
Shirley was pre-deceased by her husband of 38 years, Robert F. Strickland. Shirley graduated from high school in Smoaks, SC, where she was born and raised. Shirley was a loving Christian and was always ready to listen and help...
Elaine B. Porter
Aug 28, 2023
Elaine B. Porter, 84, entered into Glory on August 28, 2023. She was the wife of the late Julian L. Porter for nearly 65 years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, 768 Calvary Church Road, Neeses, SC, with burial in the church’s cemetery.. Visitation will...
Ronald "Ronnie" D. Craven
Aug 27, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” David Craven, 70, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following...
John Evans Williamson
Aug 25, 2023
John Evans Williamson, 81, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Entombment will follow with military honors. Dr. Billy Hurst will be officiating.
Mr. Williamson was born in Bamberg County. He was...
Russell M. Breault, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Russell M. Breault, Jr. died peacefully at home on August 25, 2023 at 11:19 A.M.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Breault; a son and daughter in-law, Russell M. Breault, III and Michelle Breault of Orangeburg. He is also survived by two daughters, Alicia Maager of Easley, S.C. and Carina Breault and Jacob Kittrell of Orangeburg,...
