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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Thomas "Billy" Stroman, Jr.

Thomas "Billy" Stroman, Jr.

Oct 22, 2019

Thomas W. (Billy) Stroman, Jr.  73 of Orangeburg returned to his heavenly home on October 22, 2019 after a valiant battle with a long illness.

His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his strength and ultimately gave him peace.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Phillip Darryl Tooley

Phillip Darryl Tooley

Oct 20, 2019

Phillip Darryl Tooley, 58, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 P.M. prior to the memorial service.

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George "Red" Lafrance

George "Red" Lafrance

Oct 19, 2019

Rev. George “Red” LaFrance celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday and quietly slipped away from life on Saturday, October 19, 2019.  He was the husband of Hattie Cook LaFrance.  He was born on October 14, 1929 to Frank and Julia LaFrance.  He was retired from TRMC.  “Red” was widely known for his talent as an exceptional guitarist.  He was...

William Joseph Kneece

William Joseph Kneece

Oct 18, 2019

William Joseph Kneece, 83, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 after a brief illness.

A celebration of Life Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Jericho United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cameron with Masonic Rites.  Rev....

Chester Walling, Jr.

Chester Walling, Jr.

Oct 12, 2019

Chester Walling, Jr., 66 of Rowesville, SC passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at Briar Creek Cemetery; 3957 Heritage Hwy, Bamberg with Rev. Danny Fogle officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kyle...

Frank Bigham Estes, Iii

Frank Bigham Estes, Iii

Oct 10, 2019

Frank Bigham Estes III, 74 of Cope, SC passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC.

The Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Thompson...

Amy Roberta Nivens

Amy Roberta Nivens

Oct 9, 2019

Amy Roberta Nivens, 40 of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Amy’s home, 194 Redd Road, Orangeburg.  Becky Brewington will be officiating.

Amy was born on September 27, 1979 in Orangeburg.  She was the daughter of Donna Joye...

Carroll Lever Stillinger, Sr.

Carroll Lever Stillinger, Sr.

Oct 9, 2019

Carroll Lever Stillinger, Sr., 74, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Four Holes Baptist Church, 1622 Four Holes Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29115.  Rev. Tom McElhaney and Rev. Greg Butler will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Four Holes Baptist Church...

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