Teresa Ann (Judy) Nix
Jun 5, 2025
Mrs. Teresa Ann Judy Nix, 62, of Bowman, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 with her family by her side.
Born on May 22, 1963, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Teresa was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Herbert and Wilma Rae Nettles Judy. She built a life rooted in love, faith, and...
Gertie (Varnes) Spires
May 25, 2025
Gertie Varnes Spires, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Neeses, South Carolina. Born on April 17, 1945, in Norway, South Carolina, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and cherished traditions.
Gertie was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. and Sennie Walling Varnes. She was preceded...
Frank David Jordan, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Mr. Frank David Jordan, Sr., age 80, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on February 28, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived a life marked by dedication to service and family. He also loved to hunt, fish and spend time in the outdoors.
Mr. Jordan proudly served his country as a member...
Betty (Milhouse) Hunter
May 22, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Milhouse Hunter, 89, of Orangeburg, SC died peacefully at her home early on May 22, 2025, following a brief illness. Her husband was the late Willard Glenn Hunter who was her sweetheart and beloved husband for over 68 years prior to his passing in 2022.
Betty was born February 28, 1936, in Orangeburg to...
Bob A. Griffis, Sr.
May 19, 2025
Bob A. Griffis, Sr., 73, of Cordova, South Carolina, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Cordova.
Born on October 17, 1951, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Bob was the son of the late Willie Richard Griffis and Ruby Reeves Griffis. He spent his life rooted in the community where he was born and raised, building a legacy...
Brenda Still Calvert
May 17, 2025
Brenda Still Calvert, 72, of Neeses, South Carolina, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Neeses at her residence. Born on February 5, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, Brenda was the daughter of Wilbur Still and the late Coralee Still. Her life was deeply rooted in the Palmetto State, where she built a legacy centered around love for her...
Lola (Sweatman) Martin
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Lola Sweatman Martin, 91, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Bamberg, South Carolina.
Born on January 17, 1934, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Lola was the daughter of Marcus and Mary Champy Sweatman. Her life was deeply rooted in the communities of Orangeburg and Bamberg Counties, where she spent her years surrounded by family and...
Jacqueline Easingwood
May 15, 2025
Jacqueline Easingwood, 60, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Jacqueline was born on May 22, 1964, in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Robert Easingwood and Rita Easingwood. Jaqueline served in the United States Navy. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother, Rita Easingwood; her husband, Joseph (Joey) DeWitt...
Sandra Lee (Moore) Bonham
May 11, 2025
Sandra Lee Bonham (Moore), born on May 5, 1945, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Sandra was 80 years old.
Born to Johnnie J. Moore and Eva Mae (Bessinger) Moore, Sandra grew up in a close knit family in South Carolina. Throughout her life, Sandra remained deeply connected...
Evelyn (Bair) Easterling
May 4, 2025
Evelyn Easterling, 85, of Cameron passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Easterling was born on November 9, 1939, in Orangeburg. She was the daughter of the late Jacob S. Bair and the late Alice Davis Bair. She was employed...
Carolyn (Proveaux) Haynes
May 4, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Proveaux Haynes, 91, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Born on September 29, 1933, in Augusta, Georgia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Jones Proveaux. She was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family and community. A lifelong member of Columbia Road...
Maj (Ret) Thomas W. Murden
May 2, 2025
MAJ (Ret) Thomas W. Murden, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Cordova, South Carolina. A devoted husband, father, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, and veteran, Tom lived a life marked by service, dedication, and quiet strength.
Born on November 12, 1939, in Bolentown, South Carolina, Tom was the son of William T. Murden, Sr. and Sue Garrick...
Eladia (Rivera) Mims
Apr 29, 2025
Eladia R. Mims, 73, widower of Harold K. Mims Jr, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with her family by her side.
Eladia was born on February 12, 1952, in El Valle, Panama. She was the daughter of Pedro Rivera and Antonia Sanchez Rivera. She was employed for many years in different occupations in Orangeburg. Eladia...
Jennie "Gale" Pigott
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Jennie "Gale" Pigott, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on June 3, 1952, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Gale lived a life marked by devotion—to her faith in Jesus Christ, her family, and to the many people whose lives she touched through her kindness, generosity, and unassuming nature. Gale was married to...
Alva "Al" Wells Dannelly, Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Alva "Al" W. Dannelly, Jr., age 61, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on February 21, 1964, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Al spent his life deeply rooted in the land and community he loved.
A lifelong resident of South Carolina, Al was the proud owner and operator of Dannelly Poultry Farm....
Kristi Denise Smith
Apr 24, 2025
Kristi Denise Smith, 53, of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with her family by her side.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from...
David V. Bennett, Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
David V. Bennett, Jr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church, 51 Providence Rd, Orangeburg. Dr. Kimmett Lott will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Sidney W. Otey, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Sidney W. Otey, Sr., 88, previously of Cordova passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Orangeburg Baptist Tabernacle 3440 North Rd, Orangeburg with Rev. Thomas Brookshire officiating. The pallbearers are his seven great-grandsons.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 P.M....
James Welch
Apr 20, 2025
James Welch, 71, of Cordova passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Alan Woodward will be officiating.
Mr. Welch was born on December 10, 1953, in Canton, Ohio. He was the son...
Michael "Mccoy" Barr
Apr 20, 2025
It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Michael “McCoy” Barr announce his sudden and tragic passing on April 20, 2025. McCoy was loved by so many and enjoyed skating on Friday with his friends, hunting, fishing, gaming, listening to music and hanging out with his family. McCoy was the son of Michael and Amanda...
