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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 24, 2022
Charles Marion Still passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Elizabeth (Robinson) O'Cain
Feb 20, 2022
Elizabeth Robinson O’Cain, 69, of Leesville, S.C. passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.
Mrs. O’Cain was born on August 2, 1952, in Orangeburg. She was the daughter...
Eugene "Gene" Aaron Williamson
Feb 20, 2022
Eugene “Gene” A. Williamson, 65, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. A private family burial will follow. Pastor Kenny Baltzegar will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from...
Ramona (Fanning) Milhouse
Feb 16, 2022
Ramona Fanning Milhouse, 93, of Orangeburg passed peacefully away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Morgan Family Cemetery, off of Norway Road (Hwy 332) on Dusenberg Street in Springfield.
Mrs. Milhouse was born on November 15, 1928, in Orangeburg County. She...
Donna (Hightower) Noblett
Feb 14, 2022
Donna Hightower Noblett, 62, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Ghent's Branch Baptist church, 1974 Ghents Branch Road, Denmark. Rev. Tom Perry will be officiating.
Mrs. Noblett was born on November 8, 1959, in Charleston, S.C. She was the...
Ellis Ray Mulanax, Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
Ellis Ray Mulanax, Jr., 50, of St. Matthews, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Ellis was born on November 9, 1971, in Groom, TX. He was the son of the late Ellis Ray Mulanax, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Shipman Mulanax. He served his country in the United States Navy. Ellis was predeceased by...
Geneva (Fogle) Dean
Feb 13, 2022
Geneva Fogle Dean, 88, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 1240 Russell St, Orangeburg. Pastor Danny Fogle and Rev. Ryan Tucker will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. The...
Vance Martin Livingston
Feb 12, 2022
Vance Martin Livingston, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bethel Church, 5261 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. Joey Bozard will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road in Orangeburg.
Mr. Livingston...
