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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Jacob Aubrey Tomlinson

Jacob Aubrey Tomlinson

Nov 20, 2020

Jacob Aubrey Tomlinson, 28, of Bowman passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Jacob was born on August 17, 1992 in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of Michael Harry Tomlinson, Jr....

Thomas Lendo Jennings

Thomas Lendo Jennings

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas Lendo Jennings, 93, of Cordova passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Smoak Family Cemetery.  The family requests that everyone that attends adhere to...

Jerry Cornelius Blewer

Jerry Cornelius Blewer

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. Jerry Cornelius Blewer, 79, was born on April 29, 1941 in Orangeburg County, the only son of the late Jeptha Cornelius Blewer and the late Eva Fogle Blewer.   He passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of Cordova, South Carolina.  He was educated...

Hugh Harrison Fort

Hugh Harrison Fort

Nov 17, 2020

Hugh Harrison Fort, 56, of Norway, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg.  Captain Buddy Bizzell will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on...

Margie (Earley)  Hallman

Margie (Earley) Hallman

Nov 14, 2020

Margie Earley Hallman, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 14, 2020.  She was the wife of Henry “Shine” Hallman.

Margie was born in Orangeburg to the late J. Bryan Earley and Leora “Ocey” Reese Earley.  She was the owner of Kids ‘n Stuff daycare until her retirement.  She was a member...

Ricky Still

Ricky Still

Nov 11, 2020

Ricky Still, 52, of Neeses passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

A private service will be held by the family.

Ricky was born on January 29, 1968 in Barnwell, S.C.  He was the son of the late Richard Alfred Still and Betty Knight Bonin.  He enjoyed hunting and deep-sea fishing with his long-time...

Mae Frances (Lowery)  Bonnett

Mae Frances (Lowery) Bonnett

Nov 11, 2020

Mae Frances Lowery Bonnett, 88, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.  Pastor Hoke Robinson and Rev. Brian Self will be officiating.  Burial will follow at...

John "J.D." David Thompson

John "J.D." David Thompson

Nov 8, 2020

John David “J.D.” Thompson, 87 of Hardin, KY completed his life of service on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.  Born on November 4, 1933 in Bamberg, SC, he was the son of the late James Edgar Thompson, Sr., and Martha Lee (Thompson) Thompson.

J.D. was a Field Electrical Engineer, working for...

Nell (Ott)  Fogle

Nell (Ott) Fogle

Nov 6, 2020

Nell Ott Fogle, 96, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers...

Ann (Williamson)  Nettles

Ann (Williamson) Nettles

Nov 5, 2020

Mrs. Ann Nettles, 79, passed early Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

The visitation will be from held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Thompson Funeral Home, and the funeral will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Thompson Funeral home as well.

Mrs. Ann is the daughter of...

Ronda (Elders)  Kinard

Ronda (Elders) Kinard

Nov 4, 2020

Ronda Elders Kinard, 54, of Cope, S.C. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Pastor Joshua Elders and Pastor Roger Smoak will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Johnson-St. Paul Cemetery, Country Club Road,...

Clara Sue (Johnson)  Boltin

Clara Sue (Johnson) Boltin

Nov 2, 2020

Clara Sue Johnson Boltin, 83, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020.  She traded her earthly house in for her Eternal Home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St. Orangeburg, S.C. Rev. George Moore and Rev. David Royster will...

David Marion Jones

David Marion Jones

Oct 31, 2020

David Marion Jones, 62, of Elloree passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born on January 14, 1958 in Sangley Point, Republic of the Philippines.  He was the son of the late Marion E. Jones and the late Barbara Ann Brouder...

Betty Jo (Collins)  Edgemon

Betty Jo (Collins) Edgemon

Oct 29, 2020

Betty Jo Collins Edgemon, 84, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Rivelon Baptist Church, 395 Rivelon Rd. S.W., Orangeburg. Rev. Kevin Ard will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery, 4830 Columbia Rd. N.E. in Orangeburg.

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Sarah Francell (Patrick)  Bair

Sarah Francell (Patrick) Bair

Oct 29, 2020

Sarah Francell Bair, 81, of Reevesville, passed away on October 29, 2020, at her home after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Thompson Cemetery in Dorange.  The family will receive friends at 10:00 A.M. at Thompson Cemetery prior to the funeral service.

Francell...

Jay Gee Thompson, Jr.

Jay Gee Thompson, Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

Jay Gee Thompson, Jr., 57, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Jay was born on May 23, 1963 in Fort Bragg, N.C.  He was the son of the late Jay Gee Thompson and the late Nancy Jean Breslin Thompson.  He...

Debra Susan Royster

Debra Susan Royster

Oct 22, 2020

Debra Susan Royster, 57, passed away unexpectedly  on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Orangeburg.  Rev. Donald P. Royster and Rev. David R. Royster will be officiating.

Debra was born on December 15, 1962 in Shelby, N.C.  She was...

Carol Jo (Bryant)  Bell

Carol Jo (Bryant) Bell

Oct 20, 2020

Carol Jo Bryant Bell, 69, of Walterboro passed away on October 20, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

James R. Fanning, Jr.

James R. Fanning, Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

James R. Fanning, Jr., 74, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was the son of the late James R. Fanning, Sr. and Lessie Gleaton Fanning.  A native of the Pinehill Community of Orangeburg County, SC, he most recently resided in Sandy Run community near Columbia, SC.  A Southern Baptist minister for 50 years, he pastored eight churches...

Robin Lynne (Jeffcoat)  Mishoe

Robin Lynne (Jeffcoat) Mishoe

Oct 18, 2020

Robin Lynne Jeffcoat Mishoe, 60, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M.

Robin was born on March 5, 1960 in California.  She was...

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