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Recent Obituaries
Orangeburg, South Carolina and surrounding areas

Gilbert L O'Cain
Oct 15, 2016
Gilbert L. O’Cain, 71 of Rowesville died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Palmetto Richland Hospital after experiencing a series of on-going health problems .
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at New Hope United Methodist Church of Rowesville. Burial will follow in Rowesville Cemetery with Rev. Sandra Whetsell officiating.
Pallbearers...

James Benjamin Franklin
Oct 11, 2016
James Benjamin (Jim) Franklin passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving children on October 11, 2016.
Jim was born in Branchville, SC on June 13, 1944. His proud parents were the late Johnson Franklin of Branchville, SC and Helena Williams Hughes of Cope, SC.
He resided in Orangeburg, SC where he served in...

Harvey Evans Felkel, Jr.
Oct 10, 2016
Harvey Evans Felkel, Jr., 86 of Orangeburg died Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the funeral service.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church in Bolentown...

Ronald Kenneth Braxton
Oct 8, 2016
Ronald Kenneth Braxton, Jr. , 38, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.
Mr. Kenneth Braxton was born on December 13, 1977 in Orangeburg. He was the son of the late Ronald Kenneth...

Albert Otto Murray
Oct 8, 2016
Albert Otto Murray, 75, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00A.M. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ric Watts will be officiating at the graveside. Pastor Bennie Williams and Rev. Charlie Snipes ...

Sylvia Rickenbaker Crider
Oct 2, 2016
Sylvia Rickenbaker Crider , 88, of St. Matthews passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Congaree Baptist Church near St. Matthews. Burial will follow at Congaree Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Golden and Rev. Nick Fox will be officiating.
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Clarence "C.J." Syphrett
Sep 28, 2016
Clarence “C.J.” Syphrett , 80 of Neeses passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the
Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 before the service at the church.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 at
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Teddy L. Knight
Sep 24, 2016
Teddy Leroy Knight, Sr., 73, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Columbia Road Church of God in Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Two Mile Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery near Bolentown. Bishop G.W. Gleaton...

Marie Singletary Porcher
Sep 23, 2016
Marie Singletary Porcher , 95, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at The Methodist Oaks. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Northside Baptist Church in Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Dr. Rev. Shane Stutzman and Rev. Jim Parnell will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mrs....

Jerry Vance Kittrell
Sep 23, 2016
Jerry Vance Kittrell , 64, of Cordova passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cordova. The family will receive friends following the service. Rev. Brian Self will be officiating.
Mr. Kittrell was born on...

Don S. Purdy
Sep 20, 2016
Don S. Purdy, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert Cannon will be officiating.
Mr. Purdy was born on March 24, 1930 in Lindsey, California. He was the son of the late Ralph...

Miriam B. Binnicker
Sep 15, 2016
Miriam Binnicker Binnicker , 92, of 1184 Gloria Street; Orangeburg, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Jolley Acres Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg. Rev. Walter Gleaton will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. George Baptist Church in Orangeburg. Pallbearers...

Shirley J. Bradley
Sep 10, 2016
Mrs. Shirley J. Bradley passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence.
Laurel Hill Memorial of Columbia, Pennsylvania will be handling the funeral service.

Frances R. Riggins
Sep 8, 2016
Frances R. Riggins, 69, of 318 Trillium Court, Santee, S.C. passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
* The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM before the service at the funeral home*
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 11,...

Betty Weaver Collins
Sep 5, 2016
Betty Weaver Collins, 68, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Cindy Strock officiating.
Mrs. Collins was born on March 12, 1948 in Jesup, GA. She was the daughter of the...

Lynn Anderson Hall
Sep 5, 2016
Lynn Anderson Hall , 58, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Charlie Snipes officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg.
Pallbearers will be Walt Griffith, Malcom Hall, William...

Clinton Preston Courtney
Sep 1, 2016
Clinton Preston Courtney, 53, of Orangeburg, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Thompson Funeral Home in Orangeburg.
He was born Feb. 20, 1963, in Orangeburg, the son of Cecelia Hinkle McCullum and the late Hiram Courtney Jr. He was an auto mehanic and...

Joe Levrin Kemmerlin, Sr
Aug 29, 2016
Joe Kemmerlin, Sr.,70, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at his residence.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Orangeburg. Rev. Ryan Tucker and Rev. Greg Dowey will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
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Patricia Ann Walker
Aug 28, 2016
Patricia Ann Walker, 67, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Methodist Oaks. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Orangeburg Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. Thomas Brookshire will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Walker was born on February 17, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois. She...
James M. "Jim" Adcock, Jr
Aug 22, 2016
James (Jim) Millard Adcock, Jr., 59 of Pine Hill passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28,2016 at Pine Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brandon Fulmer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
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