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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Paula (Vaughn) Mills
Sep 13, 2021
Ms. Paula Vaughn Mills, 64, of Rowesville, S.C. passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021 surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 100 Beason Rd, Orangeburg. Pastor Trey Atkinson will be officiating.
The family will...
Mike Richard Harley
Sep 12, 2021
Mike Richard Harley, 78, of North, S.C. passed away on September 12, 2021 after a brief illness.
Mike was born in Neeses, S.C. He was the son of the late Rozen Nell Harley and the late Burly Lee Gray. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mike worked for over 10 years at East End Motors...
Frances Isabel (Jones) Thompson
Sep 12, 2021
Frances Jones Thompson, 100, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Thompson Funeral...
Elaine (Berry) Sheppard
Sep 11, 2021
Elaine Berry Sheppard, 70, of Bowman passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Bowman Memorial Cemetery, Lillie Beth Lane in Bowman. Rev. Tony Curcio and Rev. Marvin Clark will be officiating.
The family will receive friends...
Daniel “Dan” Derrick Warner, Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
Daniel “Dan” Derrick Warner, Jr., 65, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Rev. Marie Ray will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, September...
Eddie Leroy Jennings, Sr.
Sep 9, 2021
Eddie Leroy Jennings, Sr, of Cope, SC passed into eternity on Sept. 9th, 2021. Born July 18th, 1949 in Orangeburg County, Eddie was the son of the late C.W. and Elise Binnicker Jennings.
Eddie was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, serving with the Army National Guard. During his tour, he earned many medals including the Bronze Star. He...
Harry "Lynn" Rutland
Sep 9, 2021
Harry “Lynn” Rutland, 71, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 after a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, 594 Calvary Church Rd, Neeses.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at...
Ronnie Dawsey, Sr.
Sep 6, 2021
Ronnie Dawsey, Sr., 63, of Cordova passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.
Ronnie was born on January 27, 1958 in Conway, S.C. He was the son of the late Luttie Inez Dorman...
Keith Black
Sep 4, 2021
Aaron Keith Black, Sr., 66, of Bamberg passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, after a brief illness, with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Two-Mile Baptist Church, 1066 Bonnette Rd, Cope. Rev. Walter Pym will be officiating. Burial will follow at Two-Mile Baptist...
Alice Rebecca (Edgemon) Sandifer
Sep 4, 2021
Alice Rebecca Sandifer,78, of Bamberg, S.C. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. Troy Peterson will be officiating.
Mrs. Sandifer was born on May 7, 1943, in Orangeburg. She was the daughter...
Danny Mcrae Cherry
Aug 26, 2021
Danny McRae Cherry of Rowesville passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg for Danny and his daughter, Tracy Herring. Rev. Dr. George R. Gain.
The family will receive friends from 3:30-4:30 P.M....
Kirk James Williams
Aug 26, 2021
Kirk James Williams, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Kirk is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cynthia G. Williams; son, James Leonard Williams; his father, Paul Williams, sister, Cindy (Vernon) Kassian; brothers, Kris (Connie) Williams and Thomas (Donna) Williams. He was predeceased by his mother, Lani G. Williams.
He was born...
Patricia D. (Rentz) Chavis
Aug 26, 2021
Patricia Dianne R. Chavis, 69, of Gaston, previously of Orangeburg passed away surrounded by her loving family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. Billy Crapps will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. on Monday,...
Michael "Mike" A. Strickland
Aug 25, 2021
Michael “Mike” Anthony Strickland, 64, of Norway passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Church, 3705 Cope Road, Cope. Pastor Phillip Proveaux and Rev. Paul Hill will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery....
Sarah (Ary) Curry
Aug 24, 2021
Sarah Ary Curry, 94, of Myrtle Beach passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, S.C.
Mrs. Curry was born on May 24, 1927, in Denton, TX. She was the...
Charles "Stumpknocker" Lott, Sr.
Aug 23, 2021
Charles Lott Sr., 70, of Bamberg, SC passed away on Monday, August 23 ,2021, after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the South End Cemetery in Bamberg. Rev. Wash Belangia IV and Minister Sam Hightower will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 A.M....
Ret. Csm Roger D. O'Cain
Aug 23, 2021
Retired CSM Roger Dale O’Cain, 74, a proud veteran of the United States Army passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg. Rev. John O’Cain will be officiating.
The family will...
Ann Marie (Whisenhunt) Young
Aug 21, 2021
Ann Marie Whisenhunt Young, 83, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. George Baptist Church Cemetery, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg. Dr. David Anderson will be officiating. We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19.
Ann...
Tracy (Cherry) Herring
Aug 15, 2021
Tracy Cherry Herring of Rowesville passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg for Tracy and her father, Danny Cherry. Rev. Dr. George R. Gain.
The family will receive friends from 3:30-4:30 P.M....
Peggy Jean (Williams) Garrick
Aug 15, 2021
Peggy Jean Garrick, 68, of Orangeburg passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Captain Kellie Cantrell will be officiating.
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