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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

William "Bill" ` Cochran

William "Bill" ` Cochran

Aug 3, 2019

William “Bill” Cochran, 80 of Orangeburg, SC passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, August 5, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Chaplain Ben...

Charles Sanders Hoffman

Charles Sanders Hoffman

Aug 2, 2019

Charles Sanders Hoffman, 56 of Orangeburg passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at his residence.

Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg is assisting the family.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Charles was born October 11, 1962 in Orangeburg, SC; the son of Paul Hoffman and Ollie Gray...

Andrew "Andy" J Walling, Jr.

Andrew "Andy" J Walling, Jr.

Aug 2, 2019

Name of Deceased  Andrew “Andy” J. Walling, Jr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Wayne Ellis will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Smoak Cemetery in Cordova, S.C.

Pallbearers will...

Renna (Perry)  O'Cain

Renna (Perry) O'Cain

Jul 22, 2019

Joyce Renna Perry O’Cain, 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Prospect Southern Methodist Church in Jamison.  Rev. Danny McLellan and Rev. Dustin Bates will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Prospect Southern Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will...

William Raymond Perry

William Raymond Perry

Jul 15, 2019

William Raymond Perry, 87 of Orangeburg passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 in Florida.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday before the service at the funeral home

Funeral Services will be held  11:00 AM Friday, July 19, 2019 at  Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Rev. Carl Shaffer officiating....

Linda Juanita Carnes

Linda Juanita Carnes

Jul 13, 2019

Mrs. Linda Juanita Carnes, 66, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 2:00-6:00 P.M. at Funny Farms in Willington Lakes, 401 Willing Lakes Court, Orangeburg, S.C.

Mrs. Linda was born on August 14, 1952 in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter...

Robert Harding Merrick, Sr.

Robert Harding Merrick, Sr.

Jul 9, 2019

Robert Harding Merrick, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

A private memorial service will be held by the family.  Details may be obtained by contacting his children.

Mr. Merrick was born on January 6, 1940 in Cambridge, Maryland.  He was the son of the late John C. Merrick, Sr. and the late...

Edward Lee Litzenberger

Edward Lee Litzenberger

Jul 2, 2019

Edward Lee Litzenberger, 69 of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

He was born July 4, 1949 in Buffalo, NY; the son of the late Emil Litzenberger and the late Helen Phearsdorf....

Ethan Thomas Rhoad

Ethan Thomas Rhoad

Jul 1, 2019

Ethan Thomas Rhoad, 29 of Chester, SC passed away on July 1, 2019.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Rev. Bill Knapp.  Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery in Sawyerdale.

Pallbearers will be brothers, Eric Rhoad, Evan Rhoad, Edward Rhoad and friends,...

Benjamin "Ray" Smith

Benjamin "Ray" Smith

Jun 27, 2019

Benjamin “Ray” Smith, 54, of Elloree, S.C. passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

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

Ray was born on March 20, 1965 in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of Arthur Smith, Sr. and the late Berdine Knight Valentine.  He was a long-time iron worker...

Julius  "Buddy" Leroy May

Julius "Buddy" Leroy May

Jun 26, 2019

Julius “Buddy” Leroy May, 89 of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg

The family will receive friends before the service Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Adam Smith, Jonathan May, Chris Spencer, Jay Moore, Doc Adams and Wayne DeWitt,...

James William Langston, Jr.

James William Langston, Jr.

Jun 22, 2019

James William Langston, Jr. 59 of North Charleston formally of Cameron, SC passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his residence.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg Rev. Larry Williams and Pastor Cindy Williams officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

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John "Mike" Ott, Sr.

John "Mike" Ott, Sr.

Jun 22, 2019

John “Mike” Ott, Sr., 69, of St. Matthews passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M.  on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home in Orangeburg.

Mr. Ott was born on May 25, 1950 in Orangeburg.  He was the son of the late H. Thad Ott and...

Elizabeth A. Hain

Elizabeth A. Hain

Jun 21, 2019

Elizabeth A. Hain, 87, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 with her little dog Figaro by her side. Mrs. Hain was born on July 22, 1931 in Fisher, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Gerber and the late Clarice Chrisman Gerber. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard Hain and her son, Michael Hinton. Survivors...

Patricia Ann (Conard)  Bryant

Patricia Ann (Conard) Bryant

Jun 20, 2019

Patricia Ann Conard Bryant, 62, of Bamberg passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Bamberg Memory Gardens, Highway 78 in Bamberg, S.C. prior to the funeral service.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2019...

Mary Lou (Smith)  Robinson

Mary Lou (Smith) Robinson

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Lou Smith Robinson, 91 passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Pruitt Healthcare Center in Orangeburg

A Graveside Service will be held at 4:30 PM Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Hagan Cemetery in Smoaks, SC with Rev. Dennis Hall officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg. The family will receive friends after the graveside...

Frances "Fran" Marie Willems

Frances "Fran" Marie Willems

Jun 19, 2019

Frances “Fran” Marie Willems, 83, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Mrs. Frances was born on January 22, 1936 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of the late Larry Willems and the late Blanche Core Willems.  She was predeceased by her husband, George Vanderfin; son, Jimmy Vanderfin  and her brother, Bill Willems.

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Betty Jo Perkins

Betty Jo Perkins

Jun 17, 2019

Betty Jo Perkins, 80 passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Edisto Post-Acute Care in Orangeburg

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held  11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at Crestlawn...

Joey Allen Altman

Joey Allen Altman

Jun 16, 2019

Joey Allen Altman , 42 of Holly Hill, SC passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Visitation will be held 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, June 20, 2019 before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral  Services will be held  1:00 PM Thursday, June 20, 2019 Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at...

Elouise W Carson

Elouise W Carson

Jun 16, 2019

Elouise W. Carson passed away on Sunday at her residence.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2019

at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg Rev. Alan Woodward directed by

Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

Mrs. Elouise was born in Orangeburg County, SC; the widow of the...

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