Obituaries

Sep 30, 2024

Lynette G. Harris, 78, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Orangeburg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Lynette was born in Franklin, Louisiana in 1946.  She was the daughter of the late Paten Grimsley and the late Geraldine Snell Boltin.  After graduating from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and USC-Salkehatchie, Lynette spent...

Sep 23, 2024

Ernestine “Tina” Proveaux Amiker, 70, of Bamberg, S. C., passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Ernestine was the daughter of the late George Clifton Proveaux and the late Belle Williams Proveaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David Amiker; a step-son,...

Sep 18, 2024

Larry Randolph Smoak, 80, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Larry was born in Orangeburg County.  He was the son of the late Randolph P. Smoak and the late Cecelia S. Smoak.  He was a graduate...

Sep 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leon Paul Spires, 77, of West Columbia. He passed peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Orangeburg, S.C.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Leonzie Spires and Myrtis Chavis Spires, four sisters and one brother, Cammie Chavis Carrigg, Evelyn Chavis Beason, Margaret...

Sep 11, 2024

Linda Lou Proffitt Hitchcock, 76, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street Orangeburg.  Pastor Benny Williams will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720...

Sep 10, 2024

Thomas “Johnny” Snell, 82, of Bowman, S. C. passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Mr. Snell was born on October 9, 1941, in Orangeburg, S. C. He was the son of the late John Thomas Snell and the late Lunett Jackson. Mr. Snell served in the United States Army.  He was employed by...

Sep 6, 2024

Charles T. “Doc” Adams 79, of 3566 Kennerly Road, Orangeburg, S.C. passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

Mr. Adams was born in North Charleston, S.C. on July 18, 1945, to the late Bailey D. Adams and the late Birdie Lee D. Adams. He was the eighth of fourteen children to be born to their loving parents....

Sep 1, 2024

John Curtis “Swampman” Hill, 64 of the Canaan Community passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  Born on November 17, 1959 in Orangeburg, S.C., he was the son of the late Charles Everette Hill and Lessie Mae Hoover Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Debra Gayle Hill and Sandra Janette Nix Williams.

John...

Aug 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of David “Wayne” Sturkie, Sr. announce his passing on Friday, August 30, 2024, after an extended illness.

Wayne was born on July 4, 1947, in Orangeburg, S.C.  He was the son of the late D.C. Sturkie and the late Lurene Myers Sturkie.  He was a graduate of Edisto High...

Aug 26, 2024

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

We are sad to announce the passing of our father, husband, son, brother, and friend, William Lee Swann.  Billy, as he was known by family...

Aug 26, 2024

John “Johnny” Arthur Irick, 84, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Artis J. Irick and the late Annie Mae Boltin Irick. Johnny was a simple man who LOVED his Dumplin’, Regina, and his family. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, negotiating...

Aug 19, 2024

William Thomas McPherson, Jr., of the Canaan Community, Cope, S. C. passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, from a long-term health condition.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Covenant Baptist Church, 2310 Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova S. C. The casket will be placed in the church an hour prior...

Aug 17, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Magen Alexandria Westberry announce her sudden and tragic passing on August 17, 2024.

Magen was the daughter of the late Matthew Westberry and Amanda Hall Barr.  She was born on May 19, 2003, in Orangeburg, S.C.  Magen never met a stranger.  She was truly a...

Aug 14, 2024

Ruth Ann (Bloyd) Dixon, 89, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, after a brief illness.

Ruth was born on July 17, 1935, in Greensburg, Kentucky.  After completing high school, she graduated with a Business degree from Western Kentucky University, after graduating she lived in a boarding house for 2 years which was...

Aug 11, 2024

Sharon Rose McBee, 73 of Orangeburg passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

The family will hold a private service.

Sharon was born on January 9, 1951, in Braymer, MO.  She was the daughter of the late Russell McBee and the late Lucille White Kavenough.

Survivors include her husband, Harry Floyd, Jr., siblings,...

Aug 2, 2024

Larry Victor Kemmerlin, 60, of Spartanburg, S.C. passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson Disease.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, 727 Waterspring Road, Orangeburg....

Jul 29, 2024

Robert Laurie Brickle, 81, of Norway passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his residence.

Robert was born on September 4, 1942, in Bowman, SC. He was the son of the late Laurie and Ethel Brickle. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Brickle, of...

Jul 22, 2024

Rona “Ronnie” Russell, 82, of Orangeburg passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Church of God, Bayview Street, Holly Hill.  Burial will follow at Russell Family Cemetery in Holly Hill.

The family will receive friends...

Jul 20, 2024

Charles Daniel Parrott, 88, of Pelion passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with his loving daughter by his side.

Mr. Parrott was born on January 10, 1936, in York, S.C.  He was the son of the late Curtis Jackson Parrott and the late Ruth Dickson Parrott.  He attended York Elementary school and graduated from York High...

Jul 18, 2024

Loretta Joanne Hicks, 77, of Orangeburg passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Church of God in Holly Hill, 681 Bayview Street, Holly Hill.  Pastor Phillip Vaughn will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Russell Family Cemetery, off...