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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Eddie Leroy Jennings, Sr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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Pfc. Louis Nelson Crosby

Pfc. Louis Nelson Crosby

Aug 14, 2021

Pfc. Louis Nelson Crosby who has been missing in action since Dec. 1, 1950, will be coming home and laid to rest with full military honors.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, which would have been his 89th birthday.

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Ollvetta “Ann” (Price)  Pierce

Ollvetta “Ann” (Price) Pierce

Aug 8, 2021

Ollvetta “Ann” Price Peirce, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St., Orangeburg.  Rev. Todd Horton will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:00 A.M. at Memorial Park...

Clarence L. Beason

Clarence L. Beason

Aug 6, 2021

Clarence Lynn Edward Beason, 53, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Church, 3705 Cope Rd, Cope.  Rev. Darrell Wilkins will be officiating.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from...

Darrell Leroy Foxworth

Darrell Leroy Foxworth

Aug 1, 2021

Darrell LeRoy Foxworth, 80, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday,...

Marden "Mardy" J. Hooper

Marden "Mardy" J. Hooper

Aug 1, 2021

Marden “Mardy” J. Hooper, 79, of Cope S.C. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August, 5, 2021 at Two-Mile Swamp Baptist Church, 1066 Bonnette Rd., Cope, S.C.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Rev. Walter Pym will be officiating.

The family will receive...

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