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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Hansel "Hank" F. Emory, Jr.

Hansel "Hank" F. Emory, Jr.

Jun 18, 2022

Hansel “Hank” F. Emory, Jr., 69 of Cope passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

A Celebration of Life drop-in will be held from 1:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the home of Charlene and P.J. Heslep, 119 Ferndale Road in Cope.

Mr. Emory was born on July 23, 1952, in Meridian, MS. ...

James Marty Kinard

James Marty Kinard

Jun 17, 2022

James “Marty” Martin Kinard,62, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Dr. Shane Stutzman will be officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Kinard Craven, Landon Kinard,  ...

Kathryn (Judy)  Creel

Kathryn (Judy) Creel

Jun 13, 2022

Kathryn Creel, 66, of Ridgeway passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at White House United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3571 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends from...

Emma Jean (Mcgruther)  Jackson

Emma Jean (Mcgruther) Jackson

Jun 13, 2022

Emma Jean Jackson peacefully gained her wings on Monday, June 13, 2022, at The Regional Medical Center surrounded by her 3 daughters after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Clyde L. McGruther Sr. and Hattie Mae Adkins Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilson...

Johnnie Roger Mclellan

Johnnie Roger Mclellan

Jun 11, 2022

Johnnie Roger McLellan, 69, of Cameron passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Prisma Health Trauma Unit.

He was born on February 2, 1953.  He was the son of the late Malcolm Clifford and Thelma Louise McLellan.  He was born in Georgetown but grew up in Orangeburg.  As a young boy he worked at Myers Hatchery...

Nancy Jo Williams

Nancy Jo Williams

Jun 7, 2022

Nancy Jo Williams, 65, of Cordova passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Casual attire is welcomed for the service.

The family will receive friends...

Althea "Granny" Woodward

Althea "Granny" Woodward

Jun 4, 2022

Althea “Granny” Woodward, 89, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Orangeburg Lutheran Church, 610 Ellis, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg.

Pallbearers will be Dean Bozard, Clayton Bozard, Alexander Bozard, David Nivens,...

Betty (Bookhardt)  Mount

Betty (Bookhardt) Mount

Jun 2, 2022

Betty Bookhardt Mount, 84, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 6822 North Rd, North.  Rev. Larry Davis will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00...

Lillie (Crews)  Hall

Lillie (Crews) Hall

Jun 2, 2022

Lillie C. Hall, 95, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg.  Pastor Hoke Robinson and Pastor Ronald Martin will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park...

Danny E. Cross, Jr.

Danny E. Cross, Jr.

May 30, 2022

Danny Edwin Cross, Jr., 52, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel....

J C Gardner

J C Gardner

May 26, 2022

JC Gardner, 87, husband of Jeanette Culler Gardner for 65 years passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Mr. Gardner was born on December 19, 1934, in Somerset, PA.  He was the son of the late Walter and Anna Gardner.  JC joined the United Sates Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1956. ...

Eunice V. (Tuten)  Gibson

Eunice V. (Tuten) Gibson

May 22, 2022

Eunice V. Gibson, 81, of Orangeburg passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Pastor Jim Broad will be officiating.

The family will receive friends...

Dennis "Ray" Thomasson

Dennis "Ray" Thomasson

May 21, 2022

Dennis “Ray” Thomasson, Sr., 80, of Cope, S.C. passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Walter Pym will be officiating.  Burial will follow at South End...

Harry Franklin Griffith

Harry Franklin Griffith

May 21, 2022

Harry Franklin Griffith, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Harry was born on November 29, 1943, in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late Brian Griffith and Maude Banks Griffith.  Harry was a graduate of Norway High School in Norway, S.C, Massey Junior College in Atlanta, Georgia and Midlands Technical College in Columbia, S.C. ...

Donna Jo (Martin)  Dempsey

Donna Jo (Martin) Dempsey

May 17, 2022

Donna Jo Martin Dempsey, 60, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Pastor Kenny Baltzegar will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends...

Ronnie Lane Mack

Ronnie Lane Mack

May 16, 2022

Ronnie Lane Mack, 57, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 16, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Mr. Ronnie was born on January 21, 1965, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late...

W. Glenn Hunter

W. Glenn Hunter

May 11, 2022

Willard Glenn Hunter, 94, was born September 6, 1927 in Sears, Florida, a son of the late Colon P. Hunter and Ruth Clary Hunter. He died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC after a brief illness. He was a devoted and loving husband of 68 years to Betty Milhouse Hunter.

He...

Richard Allen Nichols, Jr.

Richard Allen Nichols, Jr.

May 8, 2022

Richard Allen Nichols, Jr., 46, of Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Bethany Baptist Church, 125 Bethany Rd, Orangeburg.

Richard was born on September 23, 1975, in Orangeburg.  He was formerly employed by McCall Thomas in Orangeburg, he...

Freida (Cross)  Earley

Freida (Cross) Earley

May 8, 2022

Freida Cross Earley, 79, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Four Holes Baptist Church, 1622 Four Holes Rd, Orangeburg.  Pastor Greg Butler will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Herman "Mark" Martin Altman, Jr.

Herman "Mark" Martin Altman, Jr.

May 8, 2022

Herman “Mark” Martin Altman, Jr, 58, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist...

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