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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Rose Mary Henry

Rose Mary Henry

Feb 16, 2025

Rose Mary Henry, 64, of Rowesville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street.  Pastor Cindy Williams will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Rowesville Cemetery, Highway 21 in Rowesville.

The family will receive...

Grady Jeryl Livingston

Grady Jeryl Livingston

Feb 12, 2025

Grady Jeryl Livingston, 76, of Cordova, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Jeryl was born to the late Grady Wannamaker Livingston and Elizabeth Tindal Livingston. He was a devoted member of Rivelon Baptist Church and proudly served in the United States Army with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam. A dedicated member of...

Sandra Lynn (Sanders)  Rast

Sandra Lynn (Sanders) Rast

Feb 11, 2025

Sandra Lynn Sanders Rast, 82, of Bowman passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with her family by her side.

Sandra was born in Bamberg County.  She was the daughter of the late William and Mattie Dell Linn Sanders.  She loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of Bowman First Baptist Church.  Once she retired, she...

Karen Varnes

Karen Varnes

Feb 9, 2025

Karen Varnes, 62, of Elloree, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, February 9, 2025.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, strength, and love for her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dianne Cup; her father, Roy Sullivan;...

David Allen Grady, Sr.

David Allen Grady, Sr.

Feb 7, 2025

David Allen Grady, Sr., 56, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Grady was born on July 1, 1968, in Massachusetts.  He was the son of the late David Donald and Carol Grady.   He was a proud hard working floor installer for...

Jenneanne Shuler

Jenneanne Shuler

Feb 6, 2025

Jenneanne Shuler, of Bryson City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 6, 2025, in Greer, South Carolina. She was born on July 10, 1947, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and lived a full and wonderful life. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, her pets, collecting stamps, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Guy Hilton Crosby

Guy Hilton Crosby

Feb 1, 2025

Guy H. Crosby, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

A private family service was held.

Guy was born in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late Fulton L. Crosby and the late Edna E. Fogle Crosby.  He worked in construction for many years.  He enjoyed tinkering with things.

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Roger L. Dantzler, Sr.

Roger L. Dantzler, Sr.

Feb 1, 2025

Roger L. Dantzler, Sr., 86, of Cameron passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. Dantzler was born on January 4, 1939, in Orangeburg County.  He was the son of the late Darious L. Dantzler and the late Lula E. Ayers Dantzler.  He was an avid outdoorsman that...

Kathy Diane (Linville)  Lewis

Kathy Diane (Linville) Lewis

Jan 31, 2025

Kathy Diane Lewis, 66, of Bowman passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.

The family will hold a private service.

Kathy was born on March 21,1958 in West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Stewart Linville and the late Hazel Estep Linville.

Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey Lewis; children, Sam King,...

Billy R. Etheridge

Billy R. Etheridge

Jan 26, 2025

Billy Ray Etheridge, 88, of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Etheridge was born in Wagner, S.C.  He was the son of the late William E. Etheridge and the late Jewel Johnson Etheridge.  He served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. ...

Carol (Vest)  Hutto

Carol (Vest) Hutto

Jan 24, 2025

Carol Vest Hutto, 88, of North passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Thomas Brookshire will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Church, 594 Calvary Church Road in...

Gale Yvonne (Scott)  Rivenbark

Gale Yvonne (Scott) Rivenbark

Jan 23, 2025

Gale Yvonne Rivenbark, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Gale was born in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of Mrs. Minnie Lou Haddock Scott and the late James Scott.  She was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church.  Mrs. Gale played the piano for many years for several churches.  She...

Shirley Ann (Keitt)  Gray

Shirley Ann (Keitt) Gray

Jan 22, 2025

Shirley Ann Keitt Gray, 86, of Fayetteville, North Carolina stepped into the loving arms of Jesus on January 22, 2025.

Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina to John and Claudia Keitt, Shirley had a servant’s heart from the very beginning. As she grew into adulthood, she was truly a woman of God. She used the gifts God gave...

Sheila Marie (Rutland)  Murphy

Sheila Marie (Rutland) Murphy

Jan 18, 2025

Sheila Marie Rutland Murphy, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with trigeminal neuralgia and multiple sclerosis.

Sheila was born on March 16, 1963, in Orangeburg, SC, to Edgar Cecil Rutland, Jr., and Celester Stone Rutland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garry Williams...

Novis Givens (Knight)  Felkel

Novis Givens (Knight) Felkel

Jan 15, 2025

Novis Knight Givens Felkel, 93, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Columbia Road Church of God, 2485 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.  Rev. Jonathan Vaughn and Rev. Travis Shirley will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park...

Tony Leroy Varn

Tony Leroy Varn

Jan 12, 2025

Tony Leroy Varn, 69, of Bowman passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born in Denmark, S.C. He was the son of the late Joe L. Varn and the late Dorothy Johnston Varn.  He retired from Savannah River Site with over 30 years of service.  Tony enjoyed fishing, camping, going...

Sharon Elizabeth (Turner)  Spires

Sharon Elizabeth (Turner) Spires

Jan 11, 2025

Sharon Elizabeth Turner Spires, 73, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at...

Charles “Chucko” Anthony Gregg

Charles “Chucko” Anthony Gregg

Jan 10, 2025

Charles “Chucko” Anthony Gregg, Sr. passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating.

Charles was born in North Carolina.  He was the son of the late Susan...

Randy Renee Davis

Randy Renee Davis

Jan 5, 2025

Randy “Renee” Davis, 59, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Renee was born in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of Ralph Randy Davis and Delores Way Davis.  She was an avid animal lover.

Survivors include her devoted life-partner for over 45 years, Mike Goodwin; son, Michael Goodwin (Jennifer); parents, Ralph...

Eric "Pee Wee" Mckenzie Grooms, Sr.

Eric "Pee Wee" Mckenzie Grooms, Sr.

Jan 5, 2025

Eric McKenzie “Pee Wee” Grooms Sr. 65, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Idella O’Neal Grooms, and father, Hebron Mayfield (H.M.) Grooms, niece, Tiffany Rutland and brother-in-law, Ronnie Dempsey.

Eric is survived by his wife, Felicia; his children, Eric “Ken” (Amanda)...

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