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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas
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...
Louise (Miller) Montgomery
Jun 10, 2019
Louise M. Montgomery, 92, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Neeses. Rev. Billy McGugan will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from...
Harold Hampton White
Jun 6, 2019
Harold succumbed to his battle with cancer on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive family and friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Crestlawn...
Virginia (Felder) Herrington
Jun 5, 2019
Virginia Felder Herrington, 93 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Jolley Acres Healthcare Center in Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery in Bowman. Rev. Michael Written will be officiating.
Pallbearers ...
Mable (Hunt) Farrell
May 30, 2019
In forever love, joy, and faithfulness Mrs. Mable Hunt Farrell, 87, went to spend her eternal life with her husband, Andrew Neal Farrell and her eternal Father, on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.
Pallbearers will be...
Patricia Carolyn (Hutto) Carlson
May 28, 2019
Patricia Carolyn Carlson, 70, of Cordova passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Mrs. Carlson was born on August 27, 1948 in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late Heyward Cecil Hutto, Sr. and the late Lizzie Cornelia McCollum Hutto. Mrs. Carlson was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cordova. She was predeceased by a...
Barnwell Rhett Linley, Iii
May 25, 2019
Barnwell Rhett Linley, III, 66, of Cordova passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Ott Cemetery in Branchville.
Mr. Linley was born on September 20, 1952 in Columbia, S.C. He was the son of the late Barnwell Rhett Linley, Jr....
Margie (Whetstone) Rourk
May 22, 2019
Margie W. Rourk, 92, of Elloree passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Antioch Cemetery in Santee. Pastor Mike Fanning will be officiating.
Mrs. Margie was born on April 30, 1927 in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late...
Robert Theo Crosby, Sr.
May 22, 2019
Robert Theo Crosby, Sr., 70, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Rev. Ken Hay officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Crosby, Sam Crosby,...
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