Maj (Ret) Thomas W. Murden
May 2, 2025
MAJ (Ret) Thomas W. Murden, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Cordova, South Carolina. A devoted husband, father, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, and veteran, Tom lived a life marked by service, dedication, and quiet strength.
Born on November 12, 1939, in Bolentown, South Carolina, Tom was the son of William T. Murden, Sr. and Sue Garrick...
Eladia (Rivera) Mims
Apr 29, 2025
Eladia R. Mims, 73, widower of Harold K. Mims Jr, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with her family by her side.
Eladia was born on February 12, 1952, in El Valle, Panama. She was the daughter of Pedro Rivera and Antonia Sanchez Rivera. She was employed for many years in different occupations in Orangeburg. Eladia...
Jennie "Gale" Pigott
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Jennie "Gale" Pigott, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on June 3, 1952, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Gale lived a life marked by devotion—to her faith in Jesus Christ, her family, and to the many people whose lives she touched through her kindness, generosity, and unassuming nature. Gale was married to...
Alva "Al" Wells Dannelly, Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Alva "Al" W. Dannelly, Jr., age 61, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on February 21, 1964, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Al spent his life deeply rooted in the land and community he loved.
A lifelong resident of South Carolina, Al was the proud owner and operator of Dannelly Poultry Farm....
Kristi Denise Smith
Apr 24, 2025
Kristi Denise Smith, 53, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with her family by her side.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from...
David V. Bennett, Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
David V. Bennett, Jr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church, 51 Providence Rd, Orangeburg. Dr. Kimmett Lott will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Sidney W. Otey, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Sidney W. Otey, Sr., 88, previously of Cordova passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Orangeburg Baptist Tabernacle 3440 North Rd, Orangeburg with Rev. Thomas Brookshire officiating. The pallbearers are his seven great-grandsons.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 P.M....
James Welch
Apr 20, 2025
James Welch, 71, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating.
Mr. Welch was born on December 10, 1953, in Canton, Ohio. He was the son...
Michael "Mccoy" Barr
Apr 20, 2025
It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Michael “McCoy” Barr announce his sudden and tragic passing on April 20, 2025. McCoy was loved by so many and enjoyed skating on Friday with his friends, hunting, fishing, gaming, listening to music and hanging out with his family. McCoy was the son of Michael and Amanda...
Daniel "Dan" Moore
Apr 16, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Moore, 75, of Ladson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side.
Dan was born in Ionia, Michigan to the late Cleo Moore and the late Ethel Conner Moore. After high school, he worked with GM doing what he loved, automotive painting. He married the love of his...
Peggy Joyce Holt
Apr 16, 2025
Peggy Joyce Holt, 88, of Bowman, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Richland Memorial Hospital, in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Pastors Nick Fox and Ricky Redmond will be officiating. Burial will follow at Bowman Memorial Cemetery....
Mary (Carr) Bradford
Apr 15, 2025
Mary Carr Bradford, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Charles W. Bradford.
Mary was born in Orangeburg to the late H.V. Carr and the late Edna H. Carr on June 18, 1928. She graduated from Orangeburg High School in 1947 and went to work for Southern Bell...
Joan (Brooker) Dupree
Apr 15, 2025
Joan Brooker Dupree peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of the late James Oliver Dupree, Sr. and the daughter of the late Gary and Nellie Brooker.
Mrs. Dupree graduated from Orangeburg High School and went on to earn her degree in Nursing from Baptist Hospital in...
Daniel "Danny" M. Foxworth, Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
Daniel “Danny” M. Foxworth, Jr., 80, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Danny was born on May 12, 1944, in Mineral Wells, TX. He was the son of the late Daniel Foxworth, Sr. and the late Lougenia Foxworth. He served his country in the United States...
Vonnell (Harley) Pensel
Apr 12, 2025
Vonnell Harley Pensel, 89, of Bradford Village, Santee passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with her family by her side.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Pastor Randall Pope will be officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately...
Pamela (Dukes) Blackwell
Apr 9, 2025
Pamela Dukes Blackwell, 67, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4000 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. Dr. Billy Hurst will be officiating.
The family will...
John T. Spires
Apr 3, 2025
John T. Spires, Jr. 81, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Beulah Church Cemetery, Neeses, S.C.
Pastor Linda Robinson and Pastor Thomas Baltzegar...
Eugene Battle
Apr 1, 2025
Eugene Battle, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2025, in Orangeburg, S.C. at the age of 80. Eugene was born in Nashville, N.C. on January 30, 1945, and was the second oldest of eight children. He graduated from Nash Central High School in 1963. After high school Eugene started his greatest...
Melissa (Grady) Hornsby
Apr 1, 2025
Melissa Grady Hornsby, 50, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street. Pastor Tammy Bailey will be officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Melissa was born on October...
Pamela Jane Hutto
Mar 28, 2025
Pamela Jane Hutto, 67, of Neeses passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Cordova at her nieces residence.
Pamela was the widow of the late Kenny Hutto.
She was born on November 3, 1957, in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late O’Neal Williams and Doris Davis. She had a passion for...
