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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Charles "Matt" Matthew Westberry

Charles "Matt" Matthew Westberry

Sep 18, 2022

Charles “Matt” Matthew Westberry, 42, of Neeses passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Matt was born in Orangeburg County.  He was the son of the late Angela Sharon Westberry Berry.  He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Allen and Julia Westberry....

Margaret "Peggy" (Pegouskie)  Adicks

Margaret "Peggy" (Pegouskie) Adicks

Sep 17, 2022

Margaret (Peggy) Adicks of Cope, SC died on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the age of 85.

Peggy is survived by her three children: Charles “Buddy” Adicks, Jr., Chris Adicks both of Orangeburg and Marie Irick of Summerville; eight grandchildren Tee Cade, Wil Adicks, Al Adicks, Andrea Kuehl and husband, Brian, Stephen Irick, Sarina Irick, Miranda Irick...

Hoyte Boltin, Jr.

Hoyte Boltin, Jr.

Sep 15, 2022

Hoyte Boltin, Jr., 55, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Henry Cooper will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday, September...

Trevor Lee Whisenhunt

Trevor Lee Whisenhunt

Sep 4, 2022

Trevor Lee Whisenhunt, 43, of St. Matthews passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.  He was the husband of Monica Whisenhunt.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Congaree Baptist Church, 1233 Old Belleville Rd, Saint Matthews.  Rev. Wayne Golden will be officiating.  Burial will follow at West End Cemetery,...

John Wayne Doyle

John Wayne Doyle

Sep 2, 2022

John Wayne Doyle, 77, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, after a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Mr. Doyle was born in Savannah, GA to the late James Allen Doyle and the...

Joey Lou Cumbee

Joey Lou Cumbee

Sep 2, 2022

Joey Lou Cumbee went to be with God after a long illness.  He would like all of his family and friends to know how much he loved and enjoyed his time with them.

He leaves behind his wife, Alice Morris Cumbee; son, Michael Morris; daughter, Michelle Morris Weeks; grandsons, William Tyler Weeks (Amber Strickland), Jack Kyle Weeks...

Arthur "Meatball" Allen Padgett

Arthur "Meatball" Allen Padgett

Sep 2, 2022

Arthur Allen “Meatball” Padgett, 77, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022, he was the husband of Dorothy J. Padgett.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.  Rev. Thomas Brookshire will be officiating.

The family will...

Horace Collins

Horace Collins

Aug 30, 2022

Horace Collins, 89, of Neeses, SC, gained his wings Tuesday, August 30, 2022, surrounded by loved ones as he left this earth and went to claim his eternal place in Heaven.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, September 2, 2022, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Steve Scott will be officiating.  The family will...

Wayne H. Hanson

Wayne H. Hanson

Aug 25, 2022

Wayne Harold Hanson, 84, formerly of Orangeburg passed peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his home.

A private family service will be held.

Mr. Hanson was the son of the late Harold Hanson and the late Ruby Ray Hanson.  After graduating high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force.  He...

Reynold "Ricky" B. Brown

Reynold "Ricky" B. Brown

Aug 24, 2022

Reynold “Ricky” B. Brown, III husband of Beverly Elliott Brown passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at The ROC at St. George Baptist Church, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Willow Swamp Baptist Church, 1956 Willow Swamp Rd, Norway....

Ethel "Switch" Carolyn (Mcknight)  Schwichtenberg

Ethel "Switch" Carolyn (Mcknight) Schwichtenberg

Aug 24, 2022

Ethel “Switch” Carolyn Schwichtenberg, 74, of Orangeburg passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

“Switch”...

Lawrence “Larry” Stroud

Lawrence “Larry” Stroud

Aug 21, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” M. Stroud, 81, of Elloree, passed away on Sunday, August. 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022at Fellowship of Praise Church, 8280 Old Number Six Hwy, Santee, S.C.  Rev. Ronnie Spires will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

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Ida Belle (Hough)  Martin

Ida Belle (Hough) Martin

Aug 17, 2022

Ida Belle Martin, 93, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday,...

Wanda (Walker)  Felder

Wanda (Walker) Felder

Aug 17, 2022

Wanda Walker Felder, 73, of Lone Star, SC passed away on August 17 ,2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones, and her beloved Schnauzers, Ziva and Abby.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at East Bethel United Methodist Church on 223 Sherlock Road in Cameron, SC. Pastor Brad...

Carrie "Ting" Lavern (Kemmerlin)  Mcalhany

Carrie "Ting" Lavern (Kemmerlin) Mcalhany

Aug 16, 2022

Carrie Lavern “Ting” McAlhany, 91, of the Jamison Community in Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 727 Waterspring Rd, Orangeburg.  Rev. Justin Eshelman will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial...

Colie Van Houck

Colie Van Houck

Aug 14, 2022

Colie Van Houck, 80, of North passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Double Branch Baptist Church, 3567 Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg.

Mr. Houck was born on December 3, 1941, in Columbia, S.C.  He was the son...

Carol Victoria Apt, Phd.

Carol Victoria Apt, Phd.

Aug 13, 2022

Dr. Carol Victoria Apt, aged 70, died in her sleep Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Carol was born Aug. 21, 1951, to Friedrich and Susan (Battle) Apt in the Queens Borough of New York City.

She grew up in Westchester, New York, and earned her doctorate in Sociology from Northeastern University. She went on to work as a...

Jimmy R. Rast

Jimmy R. Rast

Aug 12, 2022

Jimmy R. Rast, 77, of St. Matthews passed away on Friday August 12, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Congaree Baptist Church, 299 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, S.C. Rev. Wayne Golden will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 P.M. on Sunday,...

James "Jim" Wilbur Smith, Sr.

James "Jim" Wilbur Smith, Sr.

Aug 8, 2022

James “Jim” Wilbur Smith, 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at TRMC after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at...

Rodney M. Bolen

Rodney M. Bolen

Aug 5, 2022

Rodney Marvin Bolen, 61, formerly of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Augusta, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. The...

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