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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Robert "Bobby" C. Chilton, Jr.
May 12, 2021
Robert C. “Bobby” Chilton, Jr., 42, of Eutawville, SC, died early Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021, following a brief illness, with his loving parents at his side.
Affectionately known as Bobby, he was born on August 31, 1978, and was the only child of Robert C. “Bob” Chilton, Sr. and Linda Cook Chilton. From birth, Bobby faced...
Joseph "Joey" Royal Delk
May 11, 2021
Joseph “Joey” Royal Delk, 62, of Orangeburg, SC passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2021. He was a son of the late George Roddy and Ida Hutto Delk.
He was born on December 26, 1958 in Bamberg, SC. He lived most of his life in Orangeburg, SC as an accomplished mechanic for over 40...
Karen Elaine (Dotter) Baker
May 10, 2021
Karen Elaine Dotter Baker, 65, of Summerton, S.C. passed away on May 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer related complications. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Tamera {Josh} White, and her son Jason White; granddaughters, Kendra Park, Jayley White, and Raina White; brothers Edward {Brenda} Dotter and Michael Dotter.
Karen was preceded in...
Phyllis Diane (Walters) Phillips
May 9, 2021
Phyllis Diane Walters Phillips, 75, of Elloree passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street in Orangeburg.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at...
Brenda E. (Livingston) Williams
May 3, 2021
Brenda E. Livingston Williams, 76, of Cordova passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 after a brief illness.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Thompson Funeral...
Jeremiah Dominic Grenier, Ii
May 1, 2021
Jeremiah Dominic Grenier, II, 19, of Richland, S.C. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Cornerstone Church, 1481 Chestnut St, Orangeburg prior to the memorial service.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 6, 2021...
Misty Faye (Hall) Oates
Apr 28, 2021
Misty Faye Hall Oates, 56, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at New...
Christopher "Chris" Campbell
Apr 27, 2021
Christopher “Chris” Campbell, 45, of Orangeburg passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Hi Cotton Greenhouse, 2451 Colonel Thompson Hwy., Saint Matthews.
Christopher was born on October 22, 1975 in Orangeburg. He was the son of the late Cecil...
Timothy Walton Lee
Apr 25, 2021
Timothy Walton Lee, 59, of Largo, FL, formerly Orangeburg, S.C., passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at home following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg, S.C.
Tim was born on December 10,...
Jerry Preston Williams, Sr. "Pops"
Apr 25, 2021
Jerry Preston Williams, Sr. “Pops”, 79, of the Four Holes Community experienced his homegoing on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 prior to the funeral service.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel,...
Thelma (Spires) Stanfield
Apr 22, 2021
Ms. Thelma Spires Stanfield, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Prisma Health in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman StreetOrangeburg. Rev. Marvin Clark and Rev. Fletcher Rawls will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Earl Summers
Apr 21, 2021
Earl Summers, 93, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at The First Baptist Church, 1240 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC with the Rev. Ryan Tucker and Dr. Shane Stutzman will be officiating. The body will be...
James O. Dupree, Sr.
Apr 20, 2021
James O. Dupree, Sr., 85, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Rev. David Mitchell and Dr. David Anderson will be officiating.
The family will receive friends...
Adolph "Shot" Burk Fogle, Jr.
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. Adolph Burk “Shot” Fogle, Jr., 73, formerly of the Saint George Community, Orangeburg, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Agape Hospice Care in Columbia.
A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the St. George Baptist Church Cemetery, 2590 Shillings Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
He was...
Priscilla Elaine (Watson) Drake
Apr 15, 2021
Priscilla Elaine Watson Drake, 68, of North passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. We will be following...
Julia "Sissy" (Gray) Byrd
Apr 14, 2021
Julia “Sissy” Gray Byrd, 75, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
A private family service will be held.
Mrs. Byrd was born on May 22, 1945 in Orangeburg, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Julius S. Gray and the late Brondell Felder Gray. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt...
Emily "Faye" (Byrd) Bilton
Apr 13, 2021
Emily “Faye” Byrd Bilton, 81, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Masks...
Richard J. Lincoln
Apr 11, 2021
Richard J. Lincoln, 88, husband of 60 years of the late Mary Alice Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Four Holes Baptist Church Cemetery, 1622 Four Holes Rd, Orangeburg. Dr. Greg Butler will be officiating. We will be following the...
Sammy “Pete” Fogle Dantzler
Apr 11, 2021
Sammy “Pete” Fogle Dantzler, 67, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating. Burial will follow at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, 4977 Cannon Bridge Road, Cope. We will...
Freida Alicia (Williamson) Pierson
Apr 10, 2021
Freida Alicia Pierson, 54, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 after an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Ott Cemetery, off of Highway 78 in Branchville, S.C. Dr. Kimmett Lott will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Pierson, Andrew Pierson, Dylen...
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