All Obituaries

Joseph Marion Ott, Sr. 81, husband of Donna F. Ott and a son of the late John Luther Ott And Susie Euzile Seigler Ott, died Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Lexington Medical center after a period of declining health. Mr. Ott was educated in the Bamberg County School system where  he had perfect attendance from elementary until he graduated 12th grade, and was the retired owner of OTT Machine and Die Company.  He also was a farmer and enjoyed raising livestock, hunting and...

Richard Alton McCollum, age 87, passed on to his heavenly home on June 25, 2021. Mr. McCollum was born on July 23, 1933, in Hamptonville, North Carolina to Paul and Mamie McCollum. A celebration service will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Bamberg with burial in Bamberg County Memory Gardens.  Receiving of friends will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM at First Baptist Church of Bamberg. He was raised on a tobacco farm in North Carolina where he...

  Elizabeth Rose Whitaker Hicks, the only child of Mark Durant and Ina Brandenburg Whitaker, danced her way into Heaven Sunday morning May 30, 2021.  Betty Rose as she was called by friends and family was the only granddaughter of her maternal grandmother, who lived with her.   She had two uncles and one aunt that had no children.  She was the princess of the family. She excelled in academics and was the 1947 valedictorian of Orangeburg High School.  She made...

Keith Allen Hoffman (66) husband of Melodie C. Hoffman of Orangburg, SC entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2021. Keith was born on February 7, 1955 in Bamberg, SC and was son of the late:  Brabham Hoffman and Leila McCollum Hoffman.  Mr. Hoffman and  Melodie C. Hoffman were married for forty-one years.  He enjoyed fishing, building, family get-togethers, creating jewelry, and Nascar. He is survived by his beloved wife; Melodie, his son; Jervey Len Chitty, his...

Cope Cynthia Grooms Goldenberg, 69, wife of Harold Goldenberg died Friday, April 9, 2021 after a period of declining Health.  She was a daughter of the late Woodrow Grooms and Blanche Morrow Grooms. Mrs Goldenberg attended the Word of Life Ministry and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was a retired Deputy Assessor for Orangeburg County.  She is survived by her husband, one son Kevin Fanning of Bamberg, SC, a daughter, Melissa Seale (Jon) of Ramar, Alabama,...

Bamberg, SC Betty Kearse Kemmerlin Wells, 90, wife of the late Harold Kemmerlin and the late Laurence Wells, died March 10, 2021, after a period of declining health.  She was a daughter of the late Bessie McMillan Kearse and Robert Lee Kearse, Sr. Mrs. Wells graduated from Bamberg High School and also graduated from Columbia College. She was a secretary at Trinity United Methodist Church and retired as a secretary from Bamberg School District One.  She was actively involved in...

Bamberg Billy Lee Spitler, 83, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of the late Betty Jean Spitler and a son of the late Kenneth Spitler and Charlette Kuboski Spitler. Mr. Spitler was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was a retired supervisor from General Foods.  He had a passion for his animals and his furry companion Bella. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Lee Fairchild, and two sons Michael Kenneth...

Orangeburg Lexie J. Payne Lexie J. Payne, 67, wife of Babe Wesley Payne died March 09, 2021 after a period of declining health.   She was a daughter of the late Dewey Jones and Bertha Hughes. Mrs. Payne was the owner of Napa Auto Parts in Orangeburg and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by a brother, Dewey Jones and a half-sister, Ray Owens. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the First Church of the Nazarene in...

Bamberg TED BONDS Teddy O “Ted” Bonds, 78 died Friday, March 5, 2021 after an extended period of declining health.  He was the son of the late Jack Wylie Bonds and Louise Sandifer Bonds. Mr. Bonds attended Clemson University and was a retired Manager for South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He was also an active member of Bamberg First Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. There were many things in life that Ted enjoyed; what gave him the most joy was...

Bamberg, SC Herbert Smith West, 99, husband of the late Betty Lee Hagan West died Saturday, February 27, 2021 after a brief period of declining health.  He was a son of the late Claude West  and Annie Belle Gist West. Mr. West was patriotic and a had a great love for the American flag and his country having served in World War II.  During his service as Captain in World War II he served in the 77th Division, Pacific Theater and was the recipient of the Silver Star and...