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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
Bryan Steven Davis
Feb 8, 2021
Bryan Steven Davis, 55, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.
Bryan was born on November 20, 1965 in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of the late Wade A. Davis...
William "Bill" A. Tucker
Feb 7, 2021
William “Bill” A. Tucker, Jr., 63, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
A private family service will be held.
Bill was born on February 27, 1957 in Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. He served in the United States Navy. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia Ide Rummel; step-father, Eddie Rummel...
Carolyn (Jeffcoat) Davis
Feb 7, 2021
Carolyn Jeffcoat Davis, 87, formerly of the Pinehill community passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Double Branch Baptist Church, 3567 Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg. Pastor Hank Fanning will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Hammond Fralick, Ned Fogle, Eddie Cook and...
Mary Blanche (Sanford) Snell
Feb 6, 2021
Mary Blanche Sanford Snell, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Rev. Kenneth Hanks will be officiating.
Mrs. Mary was born on May 14, 1945 in Barnwell County. She was the daughter...
Norma Ellen (Hooker) Russell
Feb 5, 2021
Norma Ellen Russell, 74, of Gaston passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street. Pastor Clinton Crummie will be officiating. Burial will follow at Platt Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 P.M. on...
Shirley (Crider) Williams
Feb 5, 2021
Shirley Crider Williams went to her heavenly home on February 5, 2021.
Shirley was born April 2nd,1939, the oldest child of Frank and Ruby Huffman Crider. She was raised in Sunny Plain with four siblings. Shirley graduated from St. Matthews High School. She married Paul Wayne Williams on September 21st,1957. They settled in the Jamison Community where...
Robert M. Rowell, Sr.
Feb 1, 2021
Robert M. Rowell, Sr., 79, of Santee passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021.
A private memorial service will be held.
Mr. Rowell was born on May 18, 1942 in St. Matthews, S.C. He was the son of the late Clifford Rowell and the late Willie Mae Boltin Rowell. Mr. Rowell served in the United...
James Hiers Davis, Sr.
Feb 1, 2021
James Hiers Davis, Sr., 84, of Orangeburg went to his Heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2021.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Northside Baptist Church, 1250 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. John O’Cain and Dr. Shane Stutzman will be officiating. We will be following the CDC...
Devin Allen Dempsey
Feb 1, 2021
Devin Allen Dempsey, 19, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Masks will be required.
A private funeral service...
Nyla K'Lynn Williams
Jan 31, 2021
Miss Nyla K’Lynn Williams passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Pastor Adam Hensley will be officiating. We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Masks will be required.
The family will...
Wanda L (Irick) Barbaran
Jan 25, 2021
Wanda Lee Irick Barbaran, 61, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 after a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Island Cemetery, at the intersection of Nonnie Curve Road and Island Road in Providence. Pastor Wayne Golden will be officiating. We will be following the CDC...
Gene “Rick” Lynn Rickenbaker
Jan 24, 2021
Gene “Rick” Lynn Rickenbaker, Jr., 54, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Will Rickenbaker, Tyler Rickenbaker, Alex Rickenbaker, Jordan Castelloe and Stephen Castelloe.
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Doris "Dianne" Fogle
Jan 22, 2021
Doris Dianne Fogle, 69, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.
A celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Fogle was born on February 2, 1951 in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late George Raymond Fogle and the late Dorothy Way Fogle. Ms. Fogle was a...
Curtis "Ed" Edward Hall
Jan 20, 2021
Mr. Curtis “Ed” Edward Hall, 66, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Ed was born on November 19, 1954 in Orangeburg, S.C. He was the son of the late Curtis Hall and the late Mary Frances Adams Hall. He was employed...
Alice (Gartman) Mcgugan
Jan 18, 2021
Alice Gartman McGugan, 77, of Bowman passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.
Raymond E. Cramer
Jan 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Raymond E. Cramer who passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. at the age of 87 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, S.C.
He was born in Orangeburg, S.C. He was the son of the late James...
Diane (Metts) Fogle
Jan 14, 2021
Diane Metts Fogle, 58, of Cope passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at St. George Baptist Church Cemetery, 2590 Shillings Bridge Road, Orangeburg. Dr. David Anderson and Rev. Steve Dees will be officiating. We will be following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19....
Betty (Garrick) Salley
Jan 9, 2021
Betty Garrick Salley, 80, daughter of the late Jesse H. Garrick and the late Doris Pickering Garrick passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Salley Green (JC), Samantha Salley Spradley, Robin Marie Salley; grandson, Robert Spradley and a sister,...
Allen Hopkins
Jan 9, 2021
Allen Hopkins, 70, of Lexington passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 after an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg. His uncle, Rev. Buddy Amerson of Hartsville, S.C. will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Chris Hopkins, Logan...
William “Bill” Pou Wise
Jan 8, 2021
William Pou “Bill” Wise, former owner of Bill Wise Printers Inc. and musician went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 87 ending a long life of serving and helping others.
At Bill’s request there will be no funeral services.
Bill was born on November 20, 1933 in St....
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