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Recent Obituaries

Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Louise (Miller)  Montgomery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

Helen (Brown)  Cullen

Helen (Brown) Cullen

May 21, 2019

Helen Brown Cullen, 54, of Orangeburg passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

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

Mrs. Helen was born on October 2, 1964 in Florence, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Robert Frank Brown and Carole Turner Brown.

Survivors include her children,...

Jacquelyn "Jacki" Rae Speed

Jacquelyn "Jacki" Rae Speed

May 19, 2019

Jacquelyn “Jacki” Rae Speed, 33, of Cope passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery,  Pastor Kevin Ard will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Warren, Joey...

Rev. Rita (Lang)  Gartman

Rev. Rita (Lang) Gartman

May 19, 2019

Rev. Rita Lang Gartman departed this life to start life eternal with her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2019. Born on June 2, 1947 in Blackville, S.C. to Rev. J.S and Bessie Lang. At an early age she gave her life to God and would answer his calling upon her life in 1967 to the ministry. She served...

Terry Kevin (Jr)  Rider

Terry Kevin (Jr) Rider

May 11, 2019

Terry Kevin Rider, Jr., 49, of Cordova, SC died Friday, May 11, 2019. He was the son of Terry Kevin Rider, Sr. and Rita Floyd Rider.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc, of Orangeburg.

Mr. Rider is survived by his mother, Rita Floyd Rider...

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