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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Johnny “J.C.” Carol Smith

Johnny “J.C.” Carol Smith

Oct 21, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Johnny Carol “J.C.” Smith on October 21, 2022.  Born on May 23, 1955 in Newport, Tennessee, he is survived by a son, Johnny Russell Smith (Melanie) and a daughter, Scoshi Smith Lane (Adam); sisters, April Headden, and Tammy Russell; grandchildren, Hunter Dollard, Madyson Dollard, Rusty Smith, and Kaitlyn Smith.  He...

Miriam (Cain)  Carson

Miriam (Cain) Carson

Oct 21, 2022

Miriam Cain Carson, 76, of Rowesville passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs....

Herman "Teddy" Schurlknight

Herman "Teddy" Schurlknight

Oct 19, 2022

Herman “Teddy” Schurlknight, Jr., 77, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from immediately following the memorial service on...

Jeanene Dannelly Cain

Jeanene Dannelly Cain

Oct 17, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce that Jeanene Dannelly Cain, 92, of Cope, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be held at Two Mile Swamp Baptist Church,  1066 Bonnette Rd, Cope, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 2 p.m, with visitation preceding from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be held...

Bobby Gene Hightower

Bobby Gene Hightower

Oct 15, 2022

Bobby Gene Hightower, Sr., 82, of Bamberg passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. He died at MUSC Hospital in Columbia, SC after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Eileen Gunnells will be officiating. Burial will follow...

Lewis Otis Black

Lewis Otis Black

Oct 15, 2022

Lewis Otis Black, age 92, of Montgomery, Alabama graduated from this life on October 15, 2022.  He was born on February 27, 1930 in Barnwell County, South Carolina. He was the fourth son of Charlie Sylvester and Sina Laura Sanders Black. He grew up in and around Denmark, South Carolina and entered the United States Air Force in 1947....

Wynona (Thomas)  Lee

Wynona (Thomas) Lee

Oct 14, 2022

Wynona Thomas Lee, 83, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 1240 Russell Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Ryan Tucker will be officiating.  A private burial will be held at a later date.

Honored to serve as pallbearers...

Viola (Dukes)  Smith

Viola (Dukes) Smith

Oct 14, 2022

Viola Dukes Smith, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. David Royster will be officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Mrs. Smith...

Joyce Eileen Laga

Joyce Eileen Laga

Oct 13, 2022

Joyce Eileen LaRue Laga, 87, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

A private family service will be held.

Mrs. Laga was born in Susquehanna, PA to the late Ronald Gorton and the late Lahoma Squires.  Her favorite hobbies were  paint by diamonds and and painting ceramics, crocheting, and...

Christel (Walker)  Guess

Christel (Walker) Guess

Oct 12, 2022

Christel Walker Guess, 63, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Methodist Oaks.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Christel was born in Orangeburg County to the late Richard Walker, Sr. and the late Bobbie...

Cynthia Dale (Norris)  Barr

Cynthia Dale (Norris) Barr

Oct 10, 2022

Cynthia Dale Barr, 67, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Cynthia was born in Dunn, North Carolina.  She was the only child of the late Melvin...

Larry Russell Brickle

Larry Russell Brickle

Oct 7, 2022

Larry Russell Brickle, 69, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

A private family service was held.

Mr. Brickle was born in Orangeburg County to the late Ernest Brickle and the late Sherry Cherry Brickle.  He enjoyed working outside, and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his daughters, Jacqueline Brickle, Stacy Brickle; granddaughter,...

Joyce (Alford)  Martin

Joyce (Alford) Martin

Oct 6, 2022

Joyce Alford Martin, 86, formerly of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

A private family graveside service was held.

Mrs. Martin was born in Conway, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Allen Alford and the late Rosa Huggins Alford.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Burnie...

Margie Carolyn Thomas

Margie Carolyn Thomas

Oct 2, 2022

Margie Carolyn Thomas, 79, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends...

Jane (Connelly)  Teague

Jane (Connelly) Teague

Sep 30, 2022

Jane Connelly Teague, 67, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, after an extended illness.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Bethany Baptist Church, 125 Bethany Rd, Orangeburg.  Pastor Jim Broad will be officiating.

The family will receive immediately following the service.

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Wayne Joseph Felder

Wayne Joseph Felder

Sep 28, 2022

Wayne Joseph Felder, 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, S.C.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at East Bethel United Methodist Church, 223 Sherlock Road, Cameron.

The family will receive friends prior to the...

Linda Livingston (Pope)  Simmons

Linda Livingston (Pope) Simmons

Sep 25, 2022

Linda Pope Livingston Simmons, 76, of Eutawville passed away in the home on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

*****Due to the inclement weather the memorial service has been changed to Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Bethel Church, 5261 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.  Pastor Joey Bozard will be officiating.*****

Linda was born in Brunswick, GA to the late...

Carol “Don” Williams

Carol “Don” Williams

Sep 24, 2022

Carol “Don” Williams, 76, of Neeses passed away on Saturday, September 24,2022, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 594 Calvary Church Road, Neeses.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Pastor Ken Jernigan will be officiating.

The family will receive...

Billie Maurice (Whetstone)  Carter

Billie Maurice (Whetstone) Carter

Sep 23, 2022

Billie Maurice Whetstone Carter, 92, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Rev. Thomas Brookshire will be officiating.

Mrs. Carter was born in Orangeburg County to...

Larry "Bubba" Gene Davis, Jr.

Larry "Bubba" Gene Davis, Jr.

Sep 20, 2022

Larry “Bubba” Gene Davis, Jr., 37, of Gaston passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

“Bubba” was born in Lexington, S.C.  to the late Larry Gene Davis, Sr. and Donna Green Wilder. ...

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