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Recent Obituaries in North, SC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the North, SC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Shelby Jean Amaker

Shelby Jean Amaker

Jul 31, 2026

Shelby Jean Hoffman Amaker, 89, of North, S. C. passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Funeral services will be conducted at First Baptist Church of North, 405 Stafford Ave., North, S. C. 29112 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Caden Brannen officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the...

Mark Sheetz

Mark Sheetz

Jul 31, 2026

Mark Kennerly Sheetz, 66, of the Canaan Community, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Graveside services with Masonic rites will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 3, 2026 at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, 4977 Cannon Bridge Road, Cope, SC 29038 with Jeremy Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Sunday afternoon at Culler...

Kay Frances Jumper

Kay Frances Jumper

Jul 24, 2026

Heaven just got a little stronger when the fighting spirit of Kay Frances Jumper entered it’s gates. Frances walked a path standing firm in her beliefs, thoughts and especially her love for her family. No matter where her 4 children were in life, there you would find her standing on the wall willing to protect and nurture them. She was...

James Steven Hayes

James Steven Hayes

Jul 16, 2026

James Steven "Gabby" Hayes, 57, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

A memorial service will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 112 Daniel Drive, Leesville, SC 29070.

Mr. Hayes was born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Katherine McHugh Hayes and the late George P. Hayes, Jr. He was a former firefighter in...

Marion Freeman Culler

Marion Freeman Culler

Jul 11, 2026

Marion Freeman Culler, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Knoxville, TN.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Limestone Church, 441 Limestone Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118. A private viewing will be held for immediate family one hour prior to the funeral service. He will be laid to rest at Limestone...

Jackie Fogle Smith

Jackie Fogle Smith

Jun 8, 2026

Jackie Fogle Smith, 88, of Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, leaving behind a deep legacy of faith and love.

Born on December 16, 1937, in Neeses, South Carolina, Jackie was the fifth daughter in her family and grew up alongside her sisters and younger brother in a close-knit home that shaped her lifelong devotion to...

Richard C. Green

Richard C. Green

Jun 5, 2026

Graveside services for Richard C. Green, 83, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026 at Riverside Cemetery, North, SC with Ken Jumper officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15 at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North.

Dr. Green passed away after a short illness on Friday, June 5, 2026. He...

Janie Ann Young

Janie Ann Young

May 20, 2026

Janie Ann Young, 67, of Neeses, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 22, 2026 at Hutto Family Cemetery, Shamrock Road, Neeses, SC 29107.

Ms. Young was born in Orangeburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Clyde Young and Vivian Harley Young.

Survivors include her sisters, Faye Miller, and Carol (Ronnie)...

Jack W. Widua

Jack W. Widua

May 5, 2026

Jack W. Widua, of Swansea, SC, passed away on May 5, 2026.

Jack was born on June 5, 1954 and spent his nearly 72 years in this world ripping out the knees of his jeans, running track in HS (we never knew!), becoming a Navy man, working hard at back breaking jobs, serving his Lord and church with dedication and fiercely...

Ronnie Dale Williams

Ronnie Dale Williams

May 5, 2026

Ronnie Dale Williams, 75, of Neeses, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, 2610 Ninety Six Road, Neeses, SC 29107 with Rev. Henry Chavis officiating.

Survivors include his aunt, Shirley Copeland; cousin, Sherry Copeland; great nephew, Joshua (Krystal) Nettles; great-great niece, Lainey...

Benjamine F. McCormick, III

Benjamine F. McCormick, III

Apr 23, 2026

Benjamine F. McCormick, III, 68, of North, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Hebron Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Hebron Road, Livingston, SC.

He was predeceased by his mother, Helen S. Matthews; father, Benjamin F. McCormick, Jr.; brother, James (Jay) E. McCormick; and...

Burle Lee Jumper, Sr.

Burle Lee Jumper, Sr.

Apr 13, 2026

Burle Lee Jumper, Sr., of Swansea, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Wilder officiating.

Mr. Jumper was born in Swansea, a son of the late Burle Vernon and Elizabeth Keller Jumper. He was a member of Swansea First...

Earl Kenneth Nelson

Earl Kenneth Nelson

Mar 20, 2026

Earl Kenneth (Ken) Nelson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2026. He was born April 8, 1941 in Six Mile, SC to the late Berger Walter Nelson and Roxie Smith Nelson.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Anita Mackl Nelson of 64 years. Daughters Sandra Poole (Randy) and Vivian King (Alan) both...

Travis Livingston Bennett

Travis Livingston Bennett

Mar 18, 2026

Travis Livingston Bennett, 54, of North passed away on March 18, 2026.

He is survived by his son, Brett Bennett (Madalyn), and his daughter, Kelsey Bennett White (Peter), as well as his uncle, Jerry K. Livingston Jr. and cousins, Ashley Snellings (Joshua) and John Livingston (Adrianna).

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Nell Livingston Bennett, his grandparents, Jerry K....

Patty Williams Chavis

Patty Williams Chavis

Mar 18, 2026

Patty Williams Chavis, 59, of South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1966, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church in Neeses. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

Joseph Marion Corbett

Joseph Marion Corbett

Mar 15, 2026

Joseph Marion Corbett, 72, of Neeses, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Neeses Baptist Church, 6412 Savannah Highway, Neeses, S. C. 29107 with Rev. Darrell Boyleston officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Neeses Cemetery.

Joe was born in Orangeburg, S.C., and the son of the...

Edward Ashley Shealy

Edward Ashley Shealy

Mar 9, 2026

Edward Ashley Shealy 48, of Fort Lauderdale F.L. passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home, 4541 Savannah Highway, North, S. C. 29112. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service from 10:30– 11:00 at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Good...

William M. Bill Epting, Jr.

William M. Bill Epting, Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

William M. Bill Epting, Jr., 73, of Orangeburg passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026,surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Sandy Run, 442 Livingston Rd, Gaston, SC 29053 with Pastor Barry Pruitt officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

Bill was born in...

Betty Fallaw Williams

Betty Fallaw Williams

Feb 27, 2026

Betty Fallaw Williams, 89, of passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Harmony Baptist Church, 1959 Woodtrail Drive, Gaston, SC 29053 with Pastor Luke Beasley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at Harmony Baptist Church.

Mrs. Williams was born in...

Calvin H. Miller

Calvin H. Miller

Feb 24, 2026

Calvin H. Miller, 88, of Swansea, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Mr. Miller was born October 11, 1937 in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. While serving his country he received a Parachutist Badge with 29 completed jumps. Calvin was a truck driver for many years and would share the...

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