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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Paul Daniel Edwards

Paul Daniel Edwards

May 3, 2019

Mr. Paul Daniel Edwards, 60, of Orangeburg, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 after a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg. Rev. Ken Hay will be officiating.

Mr. Edwards was born in Orangeburg.  He was the son...

Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown

May 3, 2019

Barbara Ann Brown, 64, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Ms. Barbara was born on January 1, 1955 in Charleston County.  She was the daughter of the late William Charlie Brown and the late Annie Gaskins Brown.

Survivors include her two brothers; William Brown (Sonia), Raphail Brown (Nell) and six sisters, Rena...

Harold O'Neal Fanning

Harold O'Neal Fanning

Apr 26, 2019

Mr. Harold O’Neal Fanning, Sr., 73 of Norway passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Brown officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery near Neeses.

Pallbearers will be Harry Fanning, Chris Fanning,...

Thelma (Ayers)  Connelly

Thelma (Ayers) Connelly

Apr 23, 2019

Thelma Ayers Connelly, 83 passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home.

***The casket will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM before the service ***

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on  Sunday, April 28, 2019  at Northside Baptist Church, 1250 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial...

Norman "Red" L. Fairey

Norman "Red" L. Fairey

Apr 21, 2019

Norman L. “Red” Fairey, 79, of St. Matthews, S.C. passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sara Carson Fairey.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in St. Matthews.  Rev. Sara...

Allen Richard Chavis, Jr.

Allen Richard Chavis, Jr.

Apr 19, 2019

Allen Richard Chavis, Jr., 46, closed his eyes and took his last breath on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 12:55 A.M.

Allen was born on March 9, 1973 in Orangeburg.  He was the son of Allen Richard Chavis, Sr. and Audrey Caroline Nettles Fogle.  He was in a Recovery Program and would have celebrated his 8th year...

Raiford "Rai" Fairey

Raiford "Rai" Fairey

Apr 18, 2019

Raiford “Rai” Fairey, 60, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

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

Mr. Rai was born on July 9, 1958 in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late Harold Raiford Fairey, Jr. and Jean Cornelius Fairey.

Survivors include his...

Jerold Z. Keitt

Jerold Z. Keitt

Apr 18, 2019

Mr. Jerold Z. Keitt, 87, of Columbia passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Keitt was born on November 7, 1931 in Cameron, S.C. He was the son of the late John L. Keitt and the late Claudia Colson Keitt.

Survivors include...

Pamala Kay Craven

Pamala Kay Craven

Apr 15, 2019

Pamala Kay Craven, 59 of Columbia, SC passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 19, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg with Rev. Wayne Reeves officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

She was born December 24, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas; the...

Laura (Tager)  Judy

Laura (Tager) Judy

Apr 8, 2019

Mrs. Laura Tager Judy, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, April 8. 2019.

A Memorial Services will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Rev. Marvin Clark will be officiating.  Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Laura was born...

Debra Marie (Fanning)  Jeffcoat

Debra Marie (Fanning) Jeffcoat

Apr 6, 2019

Mrs. Debra Marie Fanning Jeffcoat, 63, of Bowman passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Neeses, S.C.

Pallbearers will be Dale Gleaton, Sylvester Calloway, Ira Fanning,...

Jimmie Howard Hoffman

Jimmie Howard Hoffman

Mar 30, 2019

Jimmie Howard Hoffman, 73 of Neeses passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery near Neeses with Rev. Neil Flowers officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends at the...

Mary Lou (Young)  Hoffman

Mary Lou (Young) Hoffman

Mar 29, 2019

Mary Lou Young Hoffman, 73 of Orangeburg passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home.

***The Casket will be placed in the church at 2:00 PM before the service for visitation.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church with burial at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery...

Mary Ann (Hayden)  Hyde

Mary Ann (Hayden) Hyde

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Mary Ann Hayden Hyde, 74, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.  Rev. Bob Morris will be officiating and will be assisted by Dr. Kimmett...

Frances Yvone (Smoak)  Collins

Frances Yvone (Smoak) Collins

Mar 27, 2019

Mrs. Frances Yvone Smoak Collins, 63, of Rowesville passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.

Mrs. Frances was born on May 22, 1955 in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Augustus...

James Allen Lamberth

James Allen Lamberth

Mar 25, 2019

James Allen Lamberth, Sr., 78, of Swansea passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Pastor Robert Templeton will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 prior...

John Robert Boyleston

John Robert Boyleston

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. John Robert Boyleston, 81 of Pine Hill Community, Orangeburg, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Double Branch Baptist Church in Orangeburg with burial in...

Gale (Bauerle)  Livingston

Gale (Bauerle) Livingston

Mar 23, 2019

Gale B. Livingston, 72, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

A double memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Church of the Redeemer, 1606 Russell St, Orangeburg for Mrs. Gale and her son, Todd Livingston.  Rev. Michael Sheedy will be officiating.

The family will...

Felicia Mcmillan (Davis)  Myers

Felicia Mcmillan (Davis) Myers

Mar 20, 2019

Felicia Davis McMillan Myers of 3644 Lake Marston Drive entered into eternal rest with Jesus on March 20, 2019. She will be dearly missed by her son, Charles W. McMillan.

Felicia was born on February 5, 1927 in Columbia, SC to the late Banion Lee Davis and Edna Mae Thomas Davis. She worked in finances and banking...

Willie Patie Felder

Willie Patie Felder

Mar 15, 2019

Willie Patie Felder, 86, of St. Matthews passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 18, 2019 at East Bethel United Methodist Church, 223 Sherlock Road, Cameron, S.C. Burial will follow at the East Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from...

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