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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
...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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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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