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Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Lillie Mae (Crider)  Smoak

Lillie Mae (Crider) Smoak

Jan 27, 2017

Lillie Mae C. Smoak, 98, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Calhoun Convalescent Home in St. Matthews.   Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017  at West End Cemetery in St. Matthews.

Mrs. Smoak was born on January 27, 1919 in Calhoun County.  She was the daughter of the late...

Betty Jo Justice

Betty Jo Justice

Jan 22, 2017

Ms. Betty Jo Justice of the Methodist Oaks passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017.  Funeral services will be directed by Wallace Funeral Home 1159 Central Ave. Barboursville, West Virginia.

Ronald David Bozard

Ronald David Bozard

Jan 21, 2017

Ronald David Bozard , 61,  died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Four Holes Baptist Church Cemetery in Orangeburg.   Pastor Don James will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Dwight McKeithan,...

Talmadge Kenneth  (T.K.) Edwards

Talmadge Kenneth (T.K.) Edwards

Jan 21, 2017

Talmadge Kenneth (T.K.) Edwards  of Rowesville  died Saturday, January 21, 2017

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Ott Cemetery off Highway 78, Branchville with Military Honors with Pastor Ben Langdale  officiating directed  by  Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

He was born in Branchville, SC;...

Henry Sheppard Zeigler, Jr.

Henry Sheppard Zeigler, Jr.

Jan 20, 2017

Henry Sheppard Zeigler, Jr., 54, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday,  January 20, 2017.   A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Highway 6 near St. Matthews.  Dr. Karl Coke will be officiating.

Mr. Zeigler was born on September 4, 1962 in Orangeburg, SC. ...

Walter Ellison Kemmerlin,  Sr.

Walter Ellison Kemmerlin, Sr.

Jan 20, 2017

Walter Ellison Kemmerlin, Sr.,  64, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Columbia Road Church of God in Orangeburg.  Pastor Keith L. Vaughn will be officiating. Burial will follow at  Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg.

Pallbearers will be Dillion Williamson, Justin Hiatt, David...

Charles "Bubba" Wesley Austin, Iii

Charles "Bubba" Wesley Austin, Iii

Jan 19, 2017

Charles “Bubba” Wesley Austin III , 67, passed away on Thursday, January 19,2017 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.

Pallbearers will be  Perry Smith, Phillip Smith, Jimmy...

Frances Helms Smith

Frances Helms Smith

Jan 16, 2017

Frances Helms Smith, 86, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home,  Inc.  Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Cheryl Pope of Columbia, April Headden of Orangeburg and Tammy Carter of Orangeburg; sons, David...

Laura Stroman Weathers

Laura Stroman Weathers

Jan 6, 2017

Laura Stroman Weathers, 69, of Orangeburg died suddenly January 6th, 2017 at her residence. Laura was born on October 8th, 1947 in Orangeburg, a daughter of the late Edison Edward and Anna Laura (Keller) Stroman.  She was the wife of the late George Whetsell  (Gee) Weathers III.  Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harold Preston (Stacey)...

Patricia Louise (Ellis)  Smith

Patricia Louise (Ellis) Smith

Jan 5, 2017

Patricia Louise Ellis Smith, 64, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.  Rev. Larry Canaday will be officiating.

Mrs. Smith was born on August 1, 1952 in...

Linda Kay (Griffith)  Rickenbaker

Linda Kay (Griffith) Rickenbaker

Jan 5, 2017

Linda Kay Griffith Rickenbaker , 58,  passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Lexington Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 with the Dr. Rev. Dennis Letts officiating.

Mrs. Linda was born on December 9, 1958 in Orangeburg, S.C.  She was the daughter of the late Robert...

Wilbert Woodbury Bolin

Wilbert Woodbury Bolin

Jan 4, 2017

Wilbert Woodbury Bolin,  101  of Orangeburg died Wednesday January 4, 2017 at Trident Hospital in Charleston.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Crestview Baptist Church in Orangeburg with burial at Crestlawn

Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg with Rev. James Preveaux officiating directed by Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

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Annie Ruth Kinsey Rutland

Annie Ruth Kinsey Rutland

Jan 3, 2017

Annie Ruth Kinsey Rutland , 82  died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Jolley Acres Health Care Center in Orangeburg.

Funeral Services will be held   2:00 PM Friday, January 6, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg with burial at Two Mile Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery in Cope

with  Rev. Lois Helms officiating.

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Bessie Aultman (Aultman)  Davis

Bessie Aultman (Aultman) Davis

Jan 2, 2017

Bessie Aultman Davis, 95, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home after an extended illness.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at West End Cemetery in St.Matthews, S.C.  Dr. Rev. Thomas B. Huggins will be officiating.

Mrs. Davis was born on May 17, 1921 in Calhoun County. ...

Rose Lin (Smoak)  Bair

Rose Lin (Smoak) Bair

Dec 28, 2016

Rose Lin Smoak Bair, 83 of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., entered into rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  God’s  Angel of Mercy relieved Rose Lin from all sickness and pain at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Visitation with Family and Friends will be from 11:00  a.m. -12:00 noon  Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

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Luther L. "Luke" Nettles

Luther L. "Luke" Nettles

Dec 28, 2016

Luther L. “Luke” Nettles,  84  of Neeses  died Wednesday,  December 28, 2016 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM before the service at the church.

Funeral Services will be held  2:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Double Branch Baptist Church in Orangeburg with burial in the church cemetery...

David Lynn Smoak

David Lynn Smoak

Dec 27, 2016

David Lynn Smoak,  67 died Tuesday at his residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his residence.

A Graveside Service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2016 at  Smoak Family Cemetery in Cordova with Rev. Richard Ehrhardt officiating directed by  Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

Pallbearers  will be  Caleb Smoak, Zachary Smoak,...

Nancy F Cave

Nancy F Cave

Dec 27, 2016

Nancy F. Cave, 71 of Norway, SC died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.

The family will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2016 at the residence of her daughter, Kandy and Pookey Rudd, 158 Kurtfan Lane, Norway, SC.

She was born January...

Margaret Ann (Hutto)  Fogle

Margaret Ann (Hutto) Fogle

Dec 24, 2016

Margaret Ann Fogle, 70, of Norway, died on Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at MUSC of Charleston following an unexpected health issue

The family will have a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.

The Casket will be placed in the church one hour before...

Dora Carolyn (Player)  Gray

Dora Carolyn (Player) Gray

Dec 23, 2016

Dora Carolyn Gray was born on February 14, 1945 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  After a short stay with Tidewell Hospice Care in Sarasota, Florida, she entered Heaven’s gates on December 23, 2016 welcomed by her parents, Richard and Gladys Player who preceded her in death.

Carolyn graduated from Edisto High School in Cordova,...

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