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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Carol "Jean" (Martin)  Davis

Carol "Jean" (Martin) Davis

Dec 14, 2019

Carol “Jean” Martin Davis, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Pine Hill United Methodist Church, 4002 Neeses Highway, Orangeburg.  Rev.  Russ Reed and Rev. Ken Hay will be officiating.   Burial will follow at Pine Hill United...

James Earnest Merritt

James Earnest Merritt

Dec 12, 2019

James Earnest Merritt, 62, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

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

Mr. Merritt was born on September 14, 1957 in Bluefield, Virginia.  He was the son of the late John Joe Merritt, Sr. and the late Frances M. Ratcliff Boardwine.  He worked...

Halbert Glenn Bates

Halbert Glenn Bates

Dec 4, 2019

Halbert Glenn Bates, 90, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. George Baptist Church in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at St. George Baptist Church Cemetery.  Dr. David Anderson will be officiating.

The family will...

Doris (Scott)  Bonnette

Doris (Scott) Bonnette

Dec 3, 2019

Doris Scott Bonnette, 98, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

A Celebration of life for Doris S. Bonnette and her son, Thomas Elliott Bonnette, Jr. will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Pinehill United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bonnette was born...

Dorothy Mae (Davis)  Proctor

Dorothy Mae (Davis) Proctor

Dec 2, 2019

Dorothy Mae Davis Proctor, 85, of Santee passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at South End Cemetery in Bamberg.  Rev. John O’Cain will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 P.M....

David "Coker" Fogle

David "Coker" Fogle

Dec 1, 2019

Mr. David Coker Fogle, 73, of Norway, SC passed away peacefully with his son and daughter by his side at his residence on December 1, 2019, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Coker was born in Norway on December 13, 1945. He was the son of the late Manning Halford Fogle Sr. and the late Nellie...

Frances Ann (Robinson)  Jones

Frances Ann (Robinson) Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Frances Ann Robinson Jones, 80, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Two-Mile Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery in Cope.  Rev. Graham Bennett and Chaplain Kenneth Hay will...

Michael George Smith

Michael George Smith

Nov 30, 2019

Michael George Smith, 55, formerly of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Pastor Mike Ragland will be officiating.

The family will receive...

Mary Alice Lincoln

Mary Alice Lincoln

Nov 22, 2019

Mary Alice Lincoln, 82 passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

The Casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM before the service at the church.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM...

Carol Lawson Bair

Carol Lawson Bair

Nov 22, 2019

Carol Lawson Bair, 76 of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.

The casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2019 before the service at the church.

Funeral Services...

Edgar Lee Fersner, Jr.

Edgar Lee Fersner, Jr.

Nov 19, 2019

Edgar Lee Fersner, Jr, 52, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 after a battle with cancer.

Lee was born in Orangeburg, SC on May 7, 1967. He was the son of the late Edgar Lee Fersner, Sr. and the late Sandy Union Fersner Turner.   He was the grandson of the late Jimmie and...

Willie Mae (Sanders)  Kittrell

Willie Mae (Sanders) Kittrell

Nov 10, 2019

Willie Mae Sanders Kittrell, 86, of Cope passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Scott Alewine and Rev. Ken Hay will be officiating.

The family will receive...

Calvin "Wayne" Hewitt, Sr.

Calvin "Wayne" Hewitt, Sr.

Nov 9, 2019

Calvin “Wayne” Hewitt, Sr. of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Bamberg.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Monday before the service at the funeral home.

Memorial Services will be held 4:00 PM Monday, November 11, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.

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Claudia Ruselle Zachry

Claudia Ruselle Zachry

Nov 8, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we say “adieu” to Claudia Ruselle Zachry.

Claudia was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 13, 1949. Her parents were Claude E. and “Prudy” Zachry. She taught French, Spanish and Social Studies in local area schools until her retirement.

It was Claudia’s wishes that there not be a...

Elaine P Bolin

Elaine P Bolin

Nov 4, 2019

Elaine P. Bolin, 76 passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the funeral the service.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Dr. Kimmett Lott...

Mattie Crider Lewis

Mattie Crider Lewis

Nov 4, 2019

Mattie Lewis,84 of Rowesville affectionately known as “Micki” was the daughter of the late Hutto and Lizzie Crider. She went into eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home after an extended illness.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.

A Memorial Service will be...

Richard "Ricky" James Lee

Richard "Ricky" James Lee

Nov 1, 2019

Mr. Richard James Lee, 68, of St. Matthews passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.  Dr. Rev. Thomas Huggins will be officiating.

A visitation will be held from...

Mary (Berry)  Whetstone

Mary (Berry) Whetstone

Oct 30, 2019

Mrs. Mary B. Whetstone, 93, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends from...

Johnny J. Harley

Johnny J. Harley

Oct 29, 2019

Johnny Jerome Harley, 73, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home, Chapel in Orangeburg with Pastor Greg Butler and R. L. Ziegler, III officiating. Burial will follow at Four Holes Baptist...

Duane Olivia (Gay)  Sterling

Duane Olivia (Gay) Sterling

Oct 28, 2019

Duane Olivia Gay Sterling, 89, of Orangeburg, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

The funeral will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Midway Freewill Baptist Church, 287 Lower Meigs...

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