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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

David Edward Linder

David Edward Linder

May 30, 2023

David Edward Linder, 76, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at St. John United Methodist Church, Hwy 301, Orangeburg.  Rev. Marie Ray, Rev. Lois Helms and Pastor Steve Scott will be officiating.

Mr. Linder...

Bishop Lewis "Boyd" E. Goude

Bishop Lewis "Boyd" E. Goude

May 25, 2023

Bishop Lewis E. “Boyd” Goude has had an address change after pastoring at ten churches with the Church of God for over thirty-three years.  He retired to Simpsonville for twenty years then has lived in Cope, S.C. for the last four years.  On Thursday, May 25, 2023, he moved to his new Heavenly home.  He has joined some of...

Larry R. Lovern

Larry R. Lovern

May 23, 2023

Larry R. Lovern, 69, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at MUSC in Orangeburg.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Mr. Lovern’s grandsons...

Barbara (Whetstone)  Shuler

Barbara (Whetstone) Shuler

May 21, 2023

Barbara Whetstone Shuler, 75, of Orangeburg passed peacefully away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

A private graveside service will be held.

The family requests that visitors refrain from coming by the residence at this time.

Mrs. Shuler was born on May 28, 1947, in Orangeburg.  She was the...

Frank Dexter Rooney

Frank Dexter Rooney

May 20, 2023

Frank Dexter Rooney, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

A visitation will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Rooney was born on October 20, 1941, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  He was the son of the late William B. Rooney and the late Edna...

Sarah Joanne Timmons

Sarah Joanne Timmons

May 16, 2023

Sarah Joanne Timmons, 69, of Bowman, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A private service will be held.

Mrs. Timmons was born on January 18, 1954, in Charleston, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph R. Carter and the late Sarah J. Kaderman.  She enjoyed camping, fishing and was a talented...

Esther Ann Thorne

Esther Ann Thorne

May 16, 2023

Esther Ann Thorne, 75, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Calhoun Baptist Church, 4318 Old State Road, St. Matthews, SC

Mrs. Thorne was born on...

Donald Lamar Singletary

Donald Lamar Singletary

May 16, 2023

Donald Lamar Singletary, 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with his loving brother by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Pressley Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1689 County Line Rd, Cross.   Pastor Stan Wilson and Pastor Dale Phillips will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church...

Charles W. Mcmillan

Charles W. Mcmillan

May 14, 2023

Charles W. McMillan, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C.

Mr. McMillan was born on October 19, 1942, in Charleston, S.C. ...

Jeffrey Baker Zeigler

Jeffrey Baker Zeigler

May 12, 2023

Jeffrey Baker Zeigler, 30, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 727 Waterspring Road in Orangeburg.  Pastor Justin Eshleman will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

The...

Harold Brooks Bonnette, Jr.

Harold Brooks Bonnette, Jr.

May 12, 2023

Harold Brooks Bonnette, Jr., 67, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Bamberg Memory Gardens, Highway 78, Bamberg.

The family will receive friends...

Diane Lynn (Geddings)  Rast

Diane Lynn (Geddings) Rast

May 11, 2023

Diane Lynn Geddings Rast, of Orangeburg passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 727 Waterspring Rd., Orangeburg. Rev. Kevin Ard will be officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Virgil "Bubba" Garrett, Jamie Canaday, Trevor...

Joyce Delaine (Judy)  Bozard

Joyce Delaine (Judy) Bozard

May 10, 2023

Joyce Delaine Judy Bozard, 79, of Orangeburg was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after extended illnesses.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at the Orangeburg Church of Christ, 2855 Columbia Rd NE, Orangeburg.  Ministers Justin Sivley and Ram Ramdeen will be...

Edward Earl Easterling, Sr.

Edward Earl Easterling, Sr.

May 9, 2023

Edward Earl Easterling, Sr., 84, of Bowman passed away peacefully at The Oaks of Orangeburg on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Bowman Cemetery.  Rev. Sam Drain will be officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Matthew, Jonathan, C.J. and Ashton Easterling...

Joyce (Bazzle)  Davis

Joyce (Bazzle) Davis

May 7, 2023

Joyce Bazzle Davis, 80, of Bowman passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May, 11, 2023 at Aiken Memorial Gardens, 1523 Edgefield Highway, Aiken.  Rev. Stan Wilson and Rev. Billy Hill will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday,...

Patricia “Patty” Ann (O’Cain)  Whetsell

Patricia “Patty” Ann (O’Cain) Whetsell

May 4, 2023

Patricia Ann O’Cain Whetsell went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 85.

Patty was born in Orangeburg, SC on March 11, 1938. Her humble beginnings and her need to help on the family farm forged her conservative thriftiness and tireless work ethic.

In high school, Patty...

Donald Bruce Thomas

Donald Bruce Thomas

May 3, 2023

Donald Bruce Thomas, 88, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1980 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 210 Andrew Chapel Road, Swansea.

The...

Faye (Collins)  Brill

Faye (Collins) Brill

Apr 28, 2023

Faye Collins Brill, 87, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at...

Henry Mcduff Crosby, Sr.

Henry Mcduff Crosby, Sr.

Apr 25, 2023

Henry McDuffie Crosby, Sr., 94, of Cope, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3144 Cordova Road, Cordova.  Rev. Brian Self will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg with...

Betty (Binnicker)  Cole

Betty (Binnicker) Cole

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Binnicker Cole passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Pastor Wayne Manning will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends...

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