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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

William "Bill" George Pfeiffer

William "Bill" George Pfeiffer

Mar 30, 2022

William “Bill” George Pfeiffer, 79, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Pfeiffer was born on March 4, 1943, in Winchester, KY.  He was the son of the late George B. Pfeiffer and the late Esthermae Fox Pfeiffer Bozard.  He joined the United States Army the day after...

Adria Marie (Wygant)  Sineath

Adria Marie (Wygant) Sineath

Mar 26, 2022

Adria Marie Sineath, 68, of Rowesville passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, after a brief illness.

A private family service will be held.

Mrs. Sineath was born on June 23, 1953, in Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late Carl W. Wygant and the late Barbara A. Carvey.  She was a seamstress for...

Angie (Way)  Bramblett

Angie (Way) Bramblett

Mar 26, 2022

Angie was born on October 28, 1941, in Orangeburg, SC to Willie Way and Jennie Pearl (Warren) Way. As a military spouse, Angie embarked on an exciting 20+-year adventure with her husband William, while he served in the United States Navy and later retiring from Air Force.  Angie and her husband William were blessed with three children. The family...

Tara (Wiles)  Thompson

Tara (Wiles) Thompson

Mar 24, 2022

Tara Von Wiles Thompson, 60, of Elloree, passed away on March 24, 2022 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends...

Keith Allen Metts

Keith Allen Metts

Mar 24, 2022

Keith Allen Metts, 51, of North Charleston passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Journey Community Church, 2539 Old Edisto Dr, Orangeburg.  Pastor Cindy Williams will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, 4977 Cannon Bridge...

Retired Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Rodney "Hot Rod" Geddings

Retired Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Rodney "Hot Rod" Geddings

Mar 20, 2022

Retired Sheriff’s Deputy SGT. Rodney “Hot Rod” Geddings, 67, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. R.L. Zeigler will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Four Holes Baptist...

Evelyn "Marie Haddock

Evelyn "Marie Haddock

Mar 18, 2022

Evelyn “Marie” Haddock, 68, of Cordova passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 18, 2022, after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Captain Kellie Cantrell will be officiating.

The family...

Harry Allen Etheridge

Harry Allen Etheridge

Mar 17, 2022

Harry Allen Etheridge, 67, of Branchville, S.C. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer and other various illnesses.

Mr. Etheridge was born on December 10, 1954 in Orangeburg. He was the son of the late Dewey L. Etheridge and the late Juanita J. Etheridge. He...

David "Allen" Metts

David "Allen" Metts

Mar 11, 2022

David Allen Metts also known as “Big Al” or “Super Dave” was born on June 1, 1979, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was a 1997 graduate of Branchville High School.  He went on from there to be well known and loved for his work as an electrician at Hobgood Electric and Diamond Pet Foods.  Allen was a big-hearted loving man...

Edward Mims, Jr.

Edward Mims, Jr.

Mar 9, 2022

Edward Mims, Jr., 76, of St. Matthews passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Mr. Mims was the son of the late Edward H. Mims and the late Celesta F. Mims.  He was born in Hebron, S.C. on March 22, 1945.  He was employed by Food Lion for over 20 years. In his career,...

Robert "Robby" Lee Doyle

Robert "Robby" Lee Doyle

Mar 9, 2022

Robert “Robby” Lee Doyle, 46, of Orangeburg passed away after an illness on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Robby was the son of John Doyle and Della West Powell.  He was born on August 22, 1975, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was employed for over 15 years by KOYO in Orangeburg.  He was predeceased by a sister, Pamela Regina...

Donald "Don" E. Hartwig

Donald "Don" E. Hartwig

Mar 8, 2022

Donald (Don) Elmer Hartwig, age 83, of North Augusta, SC passed away on March 8, 2022. He was born on March 8, 1939, in Saint Louis, MO. He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Hartwig, and his mother, Edverna Hartwig.

Don is survived by his wife of 28 years, his son, David Hartwig; his stepdaughter,...

Ricky Roland Stoudemire, Sr.

Ricky Roland Stoudemire, Sr.

Mar 2, 2022

Ricky Roland Stoudemire, Sr., 66, of Swansea passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

A private graveside service was held by the family.

Ricky was born on September 21, 1955, in Washington, D.C.  He was the son of the late Hayward Stoudemire and Lillian Ott Stoudemire.  He was retired after many years of service...

Mary Alice Pope

Mary Alice Pope

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Alice Pope, 89, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after an extended illness.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg.  Rev. Dr. Beth Yarborough will...

Effie (Crider)  Rudd

Effie (Crider) Rudd

Mar 1, 2022

Effie Crider Rudd, 79, of St. Matthews passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Gesthemane Baptist Church, 655 Hammond Cross Rd, St Matthews.  Rev. Henry Cooper will be officiating.

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

James "Jimmy" A. Hill

James "Jimmy" A. Hill

Feb 28, 2022

James “Jimmy” Alexander Hill, 76, son of the late Andrew A. Hill and the late Frances B. Hill Salley passed away on February 28, 2022.  Born on June 15, 1945, he was the last living member of his family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 P.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Sunnyside Cemetery, 601...

Celester (Stone)  Rutland

Celester (Stone) Rutland

Feb 27, 2022

Celester “Lester” Rutland went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2022.

Lester was born Mary Celester Stone on May 30, 1936, in Cope, S.C. to the late John Chester Stone and the late Lula Zeigler Stone of Jamison, S.C.  She was the eldest of 5 children. Lester attended the Orangeburg Nursing School and had a...

Willie Mae (Baltzegar)  Walker

Willie Mae (Baltzegar) Walker

Feb 27, 2022

Willie Mae Walker, 100, of Rowesville passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Brancie Stephens  will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donavan Harrison, Eric Smith, Ricky Dukes, Dr. Robbie Dukes, Johnny Dukes,...

Meril Ott Murphy

Meril Ott Murphy

Feb 26, 2022

Meril Ott Murphy, 78, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at White House United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3571 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg.

Mr. Murphy was born on September 6, 1943, in Orangeburg. He was the son of...

Charles Marion Still

Charles Marion Still

Feb 24, 2022

Charles Marion Still passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

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