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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Benny Lee Smith, Jr.

Benny Lee Smith, Jr.

Jul 6, 2020

Benny Lee Smith, Jr., 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 due to an extended illness.  He was a native of Elloree, S.C.  He was the son of the late Benny Lee Smith, Sr. and Mamie Dantzler Smith.

Benny served in the United States Army and retired from Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Louis Allen Kuck

Louis Allen Kuck

Jul 5, 2020

Louis Allen Kuck, 71, of Cope passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 5th 2020.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Smoak Family Cemetery, off of Cannon Bridge Road in Cordova. The service will be officiated by Rev. Kevin Ard and...

James Herbert Judy

James Herbert Judy

Jul 3, 2020

TSGT James Herbert Judy, 84, of Bowman, SC, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 6605 Charleston Hwy, in Bowman, S.C.  Rev. Steve Scott and Rev. Jimmy Fanning will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery.

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Barry Lee Amsbaugh, Sr.

Barry Lee Amsbaugh, Sr.

Jun 27, 2020

Barry Lee Amsbaugh, Sr., 69, of Cordova passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. George Baptist Church Cemetery, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg.  Dr. David Anderson will be officiating.

Mr. Amsbaugh was born on August 28, 1950 in Mechanicsburg,...

Mary Linda (Mccaskill)  Belcher

Mary Linda (Mccaskill) Belcher

Jun 26, 2020

Mary Linda McCaskill Belcher, 77, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Mrs. Mary was born on June 27, 1942 in Camden, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Hoyt McCaskill and the late Pauline Truesdale McCaskill.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clark...

Ann Jeannette (Shieder)  Garrick

Ann Jeannette (Shieder) Garrick

Jun 26, 2020

Ann Jeannette Shieder Garrick, 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.

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

Mrs. Garrick was born on July 15, 1941 in St. George, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Joe L. Shieder and the late Everelle Wolfe Shieder.  She...

Debra (Brant)  Hamar

Debra (Brant) Hamar

Jun 21, 2020

Debra Brant Hamar, 64, of Rowesville passed away on  Sunday, June 21, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.  Rev. Billy Williams will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 26, 2020...

Sandra (Smoak)  Brunson

Sandra (Smoak) Brunson

Jun 19, 2020

Sandra Smoak Brunson, 70, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.  Rev. Don Freeman will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg.

The family will...

Ronny Dale Chavis

Ronny Dale Chavis

Jun 17, 2020

Mr. Ronny Dale Chavis, 47, of Bowman, S.C. passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.  Pastor William Strong will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 21,...

Tina Louise (Bledsoe)  Williams

Tina Louise (Bledsoe) Williams

Jun 15, 2020

Mrs. Tina Louise Bledsoe Williams passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Highland Baptist Church, 4695 North Rd, Orangeburg.  Pastor Trey Atkinson and Rev. Gerald Bledsoe will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.

The family will...

Shirley (Rutland)  Lovern

Shirley (Rutland) Lovern

Jun 15, 2020

Shirley R. Lovern, 89, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg with CDC guidelines for COVID-19.  Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Shirley’s grandsons.

Mrs. Lovern was...

Robin Kay Shuler

Robin Kay Shuler

Jun 12, 2020

Robin Kay Shuler, 60, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Home in Orangeburg.

The family will hold a private graveside service.

Robin was born on August 10, 1959 in Orangeburg.  She was the daughter...

Wanda Raye (Felkel)  Amsbaugh

Wanda Raye (Felkel) Amsbaugh

Jun 11, 2020

Wanda Raye Felkel Amsbaugh, 72, of Cordova passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at St. George Baptist Church Cemetery, 2590 Shillings Bridge Rd, Orangeburg. Dr. David Anderson will be officiating.

The family will receive friends...

Janet Lou (Thompson)  Abrams

Janet Lou (Thompson) Abrams

Jun 5, 2020

Janet Lou Thompson Abrams, 83, of Elloree passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020.

The daughter of the late Clarence Rosco Thompson and the late Dorothy Kidd Thompson, Janet was born on February 12, 1937 in Fort Gay, West Virginia.  She was the middle child of three daughters.  Her sisters are the late JoAnne Thompson Vest (David)...

Eddie Glenn Rucker

Eddie Glenn Rucker

Jun 5, 2020

Eddie Glenn Rucker, 62, of  St. Matthews passed away on June 5, 2020.

In order to protect all that will be attending, Eddie especially wanted to protect his loving wife, the family requests that all that attend wear a face mask and adhere to the six feet social distancing guideline.  They do not want to be the...

Ronnie "Fuzzie" Stuart Spires

Ronnie "Fuzzie" Stuart Spires

Jun 4, 2020

Ronnie “Fuzzie” Stewart Spires, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was born on April 12, 1951 in Bamberg, S.C. to the late Thurmond Spires and the late Ruby Lee Carrigg Spires Davis.  He was retired...

Nancy Gayle Stroman

Nancy Gayle Stroman

Jun 2, 2020

Nancy Gayle Stroman, 65, of Cameron passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Four Holes Baptist Church Cemetery, 1622 Four Holes Rd, Orangeburg.  Rev. Greg Butler will be officiating.

Mrs. Stroman was born on April 12, 1955 in Orangeburg, S.C. ...

Patrick Henry Baskin, Jr.

Patrick Henry Baskin, Jr.

May 31, 2020

Patrick Henry Baskin, Jr., 53, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Patrick was born on June 16, 1966 in Columbia, S.C. He was the son of the late Patrick Henry Baskin, Sr. and the late Betty Jean Tinsley Baskin.  He was an...

Kenneth "Kenny" Howard Hutchins

Kenneth "Kenny" Howard Hutchins

May 30, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” Howard Hutchins, 50, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Kenny’s Automotive, 1820 Four Holes Rd, Orangeburg, S.C.  Rev. Dan Stroman and Rev. Greg Butler will be officiating.

Kenny was born on March...

James Darrel Crosby, Sr.

James Darrel Crosby, Sr.

May 28, 2020

James Darrel Crosby Sr., 65, of St. Petersburg, FL, died peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in the hospice unit of Tampa General Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating. Born on August 15, 1954 in Orangeburg...

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