Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Robert George Jackson, Jr., 76, of North, S. C. passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Inglett and Rev. Ron Studebaker officiating. Mr. Jackson was a great cabinet maker and great at working with his hands. He took great...

Feb 13, 2025

Jerry Hunter Freeman, 80, of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at West Side Holiness Church, 527 Augusta Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 with Pastor Brenda Hill officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at West...

Feb 10, 2025

Carlton Spires, 51, of Neeses, SC, the loving husband of 15 years to Jennifer Spires, entered into eternal rest Monday, February 10, 2025 at MUSC Orangeburg.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church in Neeses.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Feb 10, 2025

Margaret Ann Gladden, 70, of St. Matthews, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM., Friday, February 14, 2025, with Rev. David Lee Mitchell officiating at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North.

Survivors include her daughters, Wendy Rogers (Rumsey Hakim) and Melissa G. Bochette (Frank); five grandchildren; three great...

Feb 1, 2025

James Jefferson Jowers, 80, of Bamberg, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was married to Irene Bishop Jowers for over 55 years. One of his best friends was gained through Irene. Doc was his not only his father-in-law but a hunting, fishing, construction project, everything and anything companion. His wife, family, and friends were the most important...

Jan 28, 2025

Franklin McCoy Jumper, 83, of Swansea, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 31, 2025 at Faith Baptist Church in Swansea with Rev. Ken Jumper officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 PM, one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.  Burial will follow at Sardis...

Jan 26, 2025

Hazel Bolin Gartman, 96, of North, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North with Rev. Strong officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North.

Jan 25, 2025

My one and only, such a loving, sweet and caring lady who's walking again, not struggling and no more pain, transitioned painlessly to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 90.  Mom was born on Saturday, June 2, 1934.  A cherished friend, she spent her life spreading love and kindness everywhere...

Jan 23, 2025

Lucy Tyler Mobley, 88, of Orangeburg, S. C. passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Mrs. Mobley was born in Orangeburg, S. C., a daughter of the late Malcolm Cecil Tyler and the late Lucy Iva Livingston Tyler.  Mrs. Mobley was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Orangeburg, S. C. and was retired from Bell...

Jan 21, 2025

Richard Presley “Shot” Hutto, 81, of North, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Hutto officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Jan 19, 2025

Donna Sharp Livingston, 63, of North, S.C. passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at North United Methodist Church. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the church. Donna was...

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Lenora Fogle Williams, 92, of Neeses, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home.

Born in Orangeburg County, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Bessie B. Fogle.  Mrs. Williams was the wife of the late F.M. Williams, Sr.  She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia W. Poor and a son,...

Jan 12, 2025

Owen W. “Bo” Priester, Jr., 93, of Orangeburg, S. C. passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Priester Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Culler-McAlhany Funeral...

Jan 10, 2025

Earl Ray Johnson, 55, of North, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Earl was born on November 7, 1969 in Texas, a son of the late James and Christine Williams Johnson.  He was the manager of Denmark Piggly Wiggly and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Earl will be missed by...

Jan 9, 2025

William Lloyd "Bill" Courtney, Jr., 63, of North, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Rocky Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John O'Cain and Rev. Ken Addison officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Burial with military honors will follow...

Jan 8, 2025

Janice Hair Azzarelli, 79, of Bamberg, S. C. passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2610 Ninety-Six Road, Neeses, S. C. 29107 with Rev. Bobby Gene Williams officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary B McDougald, 90, of St. Matthews, passed away at home with her family on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Mary was born in Missouri and was the daughter of Rufus and Stella Franklin Baker. She was married to the late Herman Bennie "H.B." McDougald, Sr. They lived a beautiful life together and had four children. Mary owned...

Jan 6, 2025

Kenneth “Ronnie” Martin, 64, of North, SC, passed away on January 6, 2025.  Born to the late Gerald and Nancy Martin, Ronnie was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his children Sarah Calvert, Aubrey (Amanda) Martin, and Emily (Brent)...

Jan 5, 2025

Harold Lafayette "Shakey" Herlong, 77, of North, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Herlong was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Francis Marion and Caroline Livingston Herlong. Survivors include his son, William H. Herlong; daughter, Faye...

Jan 4, 2025

Dorothy B. "Dot" Corbett, 78, of North, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M.., Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Riverside Cemetery, 560 Jones Bridge Road, North, SC 29112 with Rev. Henry Cooper Officiating.

Mrs. Corbett was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late John...