Obituaries

Jul 2, 2025

Mrs. Betty Keitt Cooper, 82, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, in her hometown.

Born on July 24, 1942, in Orangeburg, Betty was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Janie M. Strock Keitt. She remained deeply rooted in her community throughout her life, cherishing the bonds of family...

Jun 29, 2025

Mable Elodia (Lodie)Allen,98, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2025, in Orangeburg, S.C. with her family by her side.  Born on June 22, 1927, in the same city, Lodie was known for her kindhearted nature and servant's heart. She graduated from Orangeburg High School in 1944 and later met the love of her life, Leonard Allen...

Jun 26, 2025

With deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance, we announce the passing of Betty Ann Kirby—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Betty passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born in Swansea, South Carolina, on January 20, 1943, Betty was the daughter of Hampton Lee and Lila Mae...

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Bradley Creech, 76, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on August 28, 1948, in Laurens, South Carolina, Patricia was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. and Mildred Tippen Bradley. Her life was rooted in the values of family, love, and dedication—qualities that defined her relationships and left...

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Terry Kincaid, 78 of Orangeburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1946, in Morgantown N.C. He has been a resident of Orangeburg, SC for over 60 years, where he worked in Maintenace and as supervisor at AYP, Husqvarna and Koyo. He retired from Koyo in 2018....

Jun 15, 2025

Mr. Floyd Mack "Macky" Sandel, 71, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the city where he was born and spent his life.

Born on December 24, 1953, in Orangeburg, Mr. Sandel was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Ethel O'Cain Sandel. Known affectionately as "Macky," he was a man...

Jun 12, 2025

Mr. Dwayne Lee Brechlin, 58, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Rowesville, South Carolina.

Born on November 7, 1966, in Bridgeport. CT. Dwayne was the beloved son of Carl Fredrick Brechlin and Patsy V. Stillinger. Dwayne proudly served his country as veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

Mr. Brechlin is survived by his...

Jun 9, 2025

Lisa Diane Warner (Ott), 58, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Born on November 26, 1966, in Orangeburg, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Ann Mills Ott, Jr. She remained deeply rooted in her hometown throughout her life, where she cultivated a strong sense of community and...

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. Harold Henry Douglas Barnard, Jr., 45, passed away on June 5, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Born on July 9, 1979, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Harold was the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Douglas and Deborah Knolls Barnard, Sr. From a young age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic and sense of duty that...

Jun 5, 2025

Mrs. Teresa Ann Judy Nix, 62, of Bowman, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 with her family by her side.

Born on May 22, 1963, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Teresa was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Herbert and Wilma Rae Nettles Judy. She built a life rooted in love, faith, and...

May 25, 2025

Gertie Varnes Spires, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Neeses, South Carolina. Born on April 17, 1945, in Norway, South Carolina, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and cherished traditions.

Gertie was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. and Sennie Walling Varnes. She was preceded...

May 23, 2025

Mr. Frank David Jordan, Sr., age 80, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on February 28, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived a life marked by dedication to service and family. He also loved to hunt, fish and spend time in the outdoors.

Mr. Jordan proudly served his country as a member...

May 22, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Milhouse Hunter, 89, of Orangeburg, SC died peacefully at her home early on May 22, 2025, following a brief illness. Her husband was the late Willard Glenn Hunter who was her sweetheart and beloved husband for over 68 years prior to his passing in 2022.

Betty was born February 28, 1936, in Orangeburg to...

May 19, 2025

Bob A. Griffis, Sr., 73, of Cordova, South Carolina, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Cordova.

Born on October 17, 1951, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Bob was the son of the late Willie Richard Griffis and Ruby Reeves Griffis. He spent his life rooted in the community where he was born and raised, building a legacy...

May 17, 2025

Brenda Still Calvert, 72, of Neeses, South Carolina, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Neeses at her residence. Born on February 5, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, Brenda was the daughter of  Wilbur Still and the late Coralee Still. Her life was deeply rooted in the Palmetto State, where she built a legacy centered around love for her...

May 16, 2025

Mrs. Lola Sweatman Martin, 91, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Bamberg, South Carolina.

Born on January 17, 1934, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Lola was the daughter of Marcus and Mary Champy Sweatman. Her life was deeply rooted in the communities of Orangeburg and Bamberg Counties, where she spent her years surrounded by family and...

May 15, 2025

Jacqueline Easingwood, 60, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Jacqueline was born on May 22, 1964, in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Robert Easingwood and Rita Easingwood. Jaqueline served in the United States Navy. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her mother, Rita Easingwood; her husband, Joseph (Joey) DeWitt...

May 11, 2025

Sandra Lee Bonham (Moore), born on May 5, 1945, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Sandra was 80 years old.

Born to Johnnie J. Moore and Eva Mae (Bessinger) Moore, Sandra grew up in a close knit family in South Carolina. Throughout her life, Sandra remained deeply connected...

May 4, 2025

Evelyn Easterling, 85, of Cameron passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Easterling was born on November 9, 1939, in Orangeburg.  She was the daughter of the late Jacob S. Bair and the late Alice Davis Bair.  She was employed...

May 4, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Proveaux Haynes, 91, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Born on September 29, 1933, in Augusta, Georgia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Jones Proveaux. She was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family and community. A lifelong member of Columbia Road...