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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Timothy Walton Lee

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"

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kathy Lynn (Moore)  Hughes

Kathy Lynn (Moore) Hughes

Apr 5, 2021

Kathy Lynn Moore Hughes, 65, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Kathy was born on April 15, 1955 in Auburn, New York.  She was the daughter of Robert Moore and June Moore.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Hughes; son,...

Christopher Lewis Lamb

Christopher Lewis Lamb

Apr 4, 2021

Christopher Lewis Lamb, 50, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

A visitation will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Christopher was born on May 28, 1970 in New York.  He was the son of Lewis Lamb and Linda Lamb. ...

Alex Weston Rickenbaker

Alex Weston Rickenbaker

Apr 3, 2021

Alex Weston Rickenbaker, 14, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman...

Evelyn E. (Grizzle)  Chavis

Evelyn E. (Grizzle) Chavis

Mar 30, 2021

Evelyn E. Chavis, 58, of Bamberg passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Southend Cemetery, S. Carlisle Street in Bamberg.  Rev. Brad Hudson will be officiating.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at...

David Eugene Lore

David Eugene Lore

Mar 29, 2021

David Eugene Lore, 41, of St. Matthews passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 29, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021 prior to the memorial...

James "Jimmie" Walter Hughes

James "Jimmie" Walter Hughes

Mar 29, 2021

James “Jimmie” Walter Hughes, 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

“Jimmie” was born on December 25, 1945 in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late Wyman M. Hughes and the late Mary Ellen Garrick...

Annie (Baughman)  Shuler

Annie (Baughman) Shuler

Mar 24, 2021

Annie Baughman Shuler, 82, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 6605 Charleston Highway, Bowman.  Rev. Steve Scott and Rev. Trey Atkins will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery.  We will be following the CDC guidelines...

Linda (Johnson)  Knight

Linda (Johnson) Knight

Mar 23, 2021

Linda Johnson Knight, of Orangeburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Columbia Road Church of God, 2485 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Two-Mile Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, 1066 Bonnette...

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