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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Jami J. Stoddard

Jami J. Stoddard

Jun 6, 2018

Jami J. Stoddard, 51, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her residence.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.

Ms. Stoddard was born on October 15, 1966 in Kansas.  Survivors include her spouse, Nancy Williams of the home; sons,...

Dennis  "Curly" Kerwin Rider, Sr.

Dennis "Curly" Kerwin Rider, Sr.

Jun 5, 2018

Dennis Kerwin “Curly” Rider, Sr., 64, of Cordova passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

The casket will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on  Friday, June 8, 2018 at Highland Baptist Church in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Claribel Jeanette (Nettles)  Hunt

Claribel Jeanette (Nettles) Hunt

Jun 4, 2018

Claribel Jeannette Hunt, 82, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Michael Anderson, Audie Haigler, Donnie Anderson, Corey...

Laura Dell (Rast)  Irick

Laura Dell (Rast) Irick

Jun 2, 2018

Mrs. Laura Dell Rast Irick, 81, of St. Matthews, S.C. passed away on Saturday morning, June 2, 2018 at the Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Bill Knapp will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Island Cemetery in Providence....

Daniel "Danny" Milton Stillinger

Daniel "Danny" Milton Stillinger

Jun 2, 2018

Daniel “Danny” Milton Stillinger, 63, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his children.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00P.M. on Wednesday,  June 6, 2018 at Trinity Presbyterian Church.  Rev. John Mark Patrick, Rev. Dan Fogle and Rev Mel Wright will be officiating.  Burial will follow at  Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Charles William Buffington, Jr.

Charles William Buffington, Jr.

May 29, 2018

Charles William Buffington, Jr.,   59 of North passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence.

A Graveside Service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

He was born December 22, 1958 in Miami, FL; the son of the...

Gerald R Still

Gerald R Still

May 24, 2018

Gerald R. Still , 71 of Swansea, SC passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday June 3,2018 at the residence in Swansea, SC with Rev. Bobby Williams officiating.   The family will receive friends at the residence.

He was born...

John Henry Robbs

John Henry Robbs

May 22, 2018

John Henry Robbs, 87 passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his home; 528 Stumphole Road, Elloree

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Cameron Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Williams  officiating.

He was born in  Cherokee County, Gaffney, SC; the son of the late Henry Grady Robbs...

Andrew Ralph Hawkins

Andrew Ralph Hawkins

May 11, 2018

Andrew  Ralph Hawkins, 65, of  1151 Huntington  Dr.   Orangeburg  S.C. 29115 passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018.

Fuberal services will be held at 11:00 A.M. On Monday,  May 14, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.

Mr. Andrew  (Andy) was born on January 18, 1953 in Newberry,...

Mariann (Powell)  Holley

Mariann (Powell) Holley

May 10, 2018

Mariann P. Holley, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday , May 14, 2018 at Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Orangeburg.  Rev. Billy Williams will be officiating.

Mrs. Holley was born on August 25, 1939 in Jamestown, New York.  She was the...

Rev. Charles "Chuck" Wells

Rev. Charles "Chuck" Wells

May 10, 2018

Rev. Charles “Chuck” Wells Msgt USAF retired went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2018.  Chuck was married to Sylvia Sturkie Wells for 62 years.  They were blessed with four children, Susan “Becky” Aron (Kenny), Robert “Bobby” Wells, Ann Cherie Stover and Barbara Lynn Wells.   They were also blessed with eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Chuck...

Ronald H. Bason

Ronald H. Bason

May 9, 2018

Ronald H. Bason, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Funeral services are incomplete.  They will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Bason was born on April 13, 1948 in Massachusetts.  He was the son of the late Frederick Bason and Pauline Bowley Bason.  He was predeceased by a sister, Jennie

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Bobby Lee Garner

Bobby Lee Garner

May 9, 2018

Bobby Lee Garner, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Rev. Nick Fox will be officiating.

Mr. Garner was born on November 4, 1953 in Sumter, S.C.  He was the son of the late...

Robert King

Robert King

May 2, 2018

Robert King, 80, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Rivelon Baptist Church in Orangeburg.  Rev. Kevin Ard and Rev. Frank Hay will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg....

Dixie Alice (Murray)  White

Dixie Alice (Murray) White

Apr 30, 2018

Dixie Alice Murray White, 73, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.  Pastor Larry Kennedy will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Chad Newsome, Matt Proctor, Joshua...

Flo Gramling

Flo Gramling

Apr 28, 2018

Flo Gramling, 63, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home,Inc.  Dr. Shane Stutzman will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.

A visitation will be held from 3:00-4:00 P.M....

Bernice Thompson (Hutto)  Bozard

Bernice Thompson (Hutto) Bozard

Apr 28, 2018

Bernice Hutto Thompson Bozard, 81 of Bamberg passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM  Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at  Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg with Rev. Steve Fields and Rev. Tommy Garrick officiating.

She...

James "Jimmy" Daniel Whisenhunt

James "Jimmy" Daniel Whisenhunt

Apr 27, 2018

James “Jimmy” Daniel Whisenhunt, 57, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Pinehill United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pinehill, S.C..  Rev. Michael Shaffer will be officiating.

Mr. Whisenhunt...

Louise (Brown)  Shroat

Louise (Brown) Shroat

Apr 24, 2018

Louise Brown Shroat, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Wayne Reeves will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be John Dantzler, Clyde Whisenhunt, Casey VanFaussien, Kenny Anderson,...

Clarence "Smokie" "Bernie" Smoak

Clarence "Smokie" "Bernie" Smoak

Apr 18, 2018

Clarence Laverne “Smokie” “Bernie” Smoak of Cameron, S.C. passed away at RMC on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Cindy Williams will be officiating.

Mr. Smoak was born on August 20,...

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