All Obituaries

Virginia J. Copeland Geddings, Bamberg, SC “Ginnie” Geddings passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and family after a long battle with cancer.  Ginnie was born in Sumter, S.C.   She was the daughter of Carl & Pearl Copeland.  She was employed with Bamberg School District 1 for most of her career until retirement. Ginnie loved the Beach and her yearly family Beach trips.  She loved reading and was a member of the Book Club in...

Harry Felder, Cope, SC Mr. Harry Felder, 77, of Cope, SC, formerly of Denmark, SC passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Regional Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Born in Denmark, SC on October 29, 1942 to the late Harry Felder and the late Dorothy Baltzegar Felder Parrott. Harry loved to fish, loved women and was a wonderful daddy. He was owner and operator Harry and Al’s Convenience Stores. He was a life member of Denmark Lodge #246. Harry is...

Barry Dean Smith, Orangeburg, SC Mr. Barry Dean Smith, 55, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away on Saturday morning at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Bamberg County Memory Gardens. Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 19, 1964 to the late Frank (Pie) Elton Smith, Jr. and the late Helen Hiott Smith. Barry loved his grandchildren and his Pepsi. He will be missed dearly by his children, grandchildren and family. Barry is survived by his...

Marion Catherine Bledsoe Barton, Bamberg, SC On June 14, 2020, Marion Catherine Bledsoe Barton join her husband in heaven to celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary together. Private grave side services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Bamberg Memory Gardens at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Barton is survived by 2 daughters, Glenda Barton of Bamberg and Teresa Gibson (Jimmy) of Lexington, SC and a son Steve (Pattie) Barton of Bamberg.  She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great...

Emma Delle Connor Rhoad, Branchville, SC Mrs. Emma Delle Connor Rhoad, 90, of Branchville, SC, passed away early Friday morning, June 5, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jakie Walters officiating. Born in Bowman, SC on February 2, 1930 to the late Eugene Watson Connor and Estelle Josephine Hughes Connor. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and later Edisto Baptist Church. She was famous...

James Harold McDonald, Bamberg, SC Mr. Harold McDonald, 90, of Bamberg, SC, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family has requested a private family graveside service. Born in Barnwell County on March 30, 1930 to the late Jacob McKinley McDonald and Myrtle Lee Hiers McDonald.  Harold owned and operated service stations for many years. He owned his own trucking business and worked at the highway department. His passion was fishing,...

James Sidney Ayer, Bamberg, SC Mr. Sidney Ayer, 97, of Bamberg, SC, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his daughter’s house in Charlotte, NC. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 6, 11:00 AM at Bamberg County Memory Gardens. Born in Ehrhardt, SC on October 29, 1922 to the late Lewis and Wilma Ayer.  He served as a combat engineer in World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient.             Sidney retired as...

Mrs. Ruth Kirsch Demorest, Bamberg, SC Mrs. Ruth Kirsch Demorest, 96, of Bamberg, SC, passed away with her family present, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Graveside service for Mrs. Demorest will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2020 at Bamberg County Memory Gardens with Rev. Troy Peterson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the graveside. Mrs. Demorest was born September 3, 1923 to the late Albin H. Kirsch and the late Marion Cauthern...

Oscar Boyd Rutland, Bamberg, SC Mr. Oscar Boyd Rutland, 85, of Bamberg, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Funeral services for Mr. Rutland will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 14, 2020 at Cooner Funeral Home 287 McGee Street Bamberg SC 29003 with Rev. Kevin Sprague officiating. Burial will follow in South End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home. Mr. Rutland was born January 14, 1935 in Bamberg, SC to the late...

Wilbur Lee Geddings, Bamberg, SC Mr. Wilbur Lee Geddings, 81, of Bamberg, SC, passed away peacefully Saturday morning February 8, 2020 surrounded his family. Born in Sumter, S.C. on September 14, 1938, he was the son of Wilbur Geddings and Anna Ross Geddings.       He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia (Ginnie) Geddings; two daughters, Mandy Geddings and Carla Bowers (Bryan) four grandchildren; Caleb Cooke, Tanner Cooke, Addison Bowers, and Parker...