Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

Tim Stanley Still, 67, passed away January 15, 2026 at his residence.  Mr Still was a son of the late Luther Franklin Still and Willie Dell Still.

He was born October 2, 1958 in Bamberg County where he resided all of his life.  He was a member of the Word of Life Pentecostal Church.

He...

Dec 15, 2025

On December 15, Patti Pait Jeffcoat, 68, of Bamberg, South Carolina, left this earth to be with

her beloved husband, Derek, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.

Born on April 12, 1957, Patti lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service. She was married

to the love of her life,...

Dec 12, 2025

John Curtis Russell Jr. 84, died December 12th, 2025 after an extended illness.  He was the son of the late John Curtis Russell, Sr and Annie Myrline Crider Russell.

Mr. Russell was retired from the Army National Guard after 33 years of service, a Real Estate Broker and a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church.

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Nov 17, 2025

Bamberg, SC

George Willis Folk, SR. 82, died November 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Leland Edgar Folk and Vivian Hughes. Mr. Folk was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mr. Folk graduated from Denmark Olar High school class of 1961 and obtained a Criminal...

Oct 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Ruth Marshbanks Thomas, 93 of Bamberg, SC. and formerly of Weaverville, NC. She met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7 after a seven year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was the wife of the late Keith LeGrande Thomas of Cordova. Ruth loved...

Aug 5, 2025

Born on January 23rd, 1949, Chuck was the eldest child of the late Charles F. Black and Thelma Holloway Black of Bamberg, SC.  He grew up in Bamberg and graduated from the Camden Military Academy in Camden, SC.

He joined the United States Air Force in 1968, where he was twice deployed to Viet Nam.  Chuck graduated...

Jul 14, 2025

Jeffrey Dean Carson, 62, of Branchville passed away on July 14, 2025 surrounded by his wife, daughters and family at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on September 9, 1962, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated from Edisto High School in 1981. Jeff went on to work at Savannah River Plant for 20+ years. He...

Jul 12, 2025

Billy Dean Priester, SR, 53 died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Bamberg Denmark Emergency Center.  He was a son of the late George Allen Priester and Evelyn Mae Jackson Priester.

Mr. Priester was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and attended Colston Branch Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son Billy Dean...

Jun 15, 2025

Roosevelt Dyches, 91, passed away June 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.  He was a son of the late Ossie Dyches and Lee Belle Croft Dyches.

Mr. Dyches was a retired Textile worker and a member of the Bamberg Church of God of Prophsey.

He is survived by his son Marty Dyches and...

May 30, 2025

Shelby Jean Myers, 82, of Bamberg, South Carolina passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Born and raised in Bamberg, SC, she was the daughter of the late James S. (Jim) Gunnells and Frances W. Gunnells.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was married to the love of...

May 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dr. Gerald Eugene Sanders USAF Colonel (Retired)

August 29, 1938 – May 25, 2025

Dr. Gerald Eugene Sanders, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia, surrounded by those who loved him.  A Celebration of Life service was held onTuesday, June 10,...

May 15, 2025

Duane David Blanchard Sr., 64, of Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Born on March 20, 1961, in Dansville, New York, Duane leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and generosity which will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Duane was raised by...

May 2, 2025

Martin Van Buren "Van" Sanders, 83 of Bamberg, SC , passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  Born May 9, 1941 in Olar.  Van spent a lifetime rooted in family and hard work.

A devoted father and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, Van's greatest joy came from the people he loved whether...

Apr 18, 2025

Betty Weatherly Maxwell, of Bamberg, passed peacefully from this life into paradise on the morning of April 18, 2025 after many years of declining health. She was supported by her loving family and devoted caregivers during her last days. Betty was born to Rufus and Rose Weatherly on January 29, 1931 in McColl, S.C. She attended the McColl public...

Apr 17, 2025

Margaret Ann Craven Poteat of Greenville and Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Alpharetta, GA. Mrs. Poteat was born April 3, 1936, in Bamberg, SC. She was the daughter of the late William Herbert and Marion Easterling Craven. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Poteat Lang, and her husband, Brett Thomas Lang; her son,...

Mar 27, 2025

Heaven gained a precious Angel.  Ms. Johnnie Belle Jones, 96, of Hilda, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  She was a former resident of Bamberg, South Carolina.  She was born on March 13, 1929, to the late Ellen Grooms Hill and Giffie Jones of Bamberg.

Ms. Johnnie Belle was kind...

Feb 5, 2025

John May Tatum III

John May Tatum III, 70, of Beaufort, SC, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on June 21, 1954, in Ft. Bragg, NC, he was the son of Col. John M. Tatum Jr. and Mary Risher Tatum of Bamberg, SC.

John's life was marked by...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Helen Smith, 83, of Orangeburg, SC passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Helen was born in Charleston, SC and raised in Bamberg, SC to the late Miles Carter and Mary Lee Kirkland of Bamberg, SC. She enjoyed cross-stitching and reminiscing about the good old days. She didn't need a reason to get dressed up for a day ...

Jan 28, 2025

Ruth Clayton Frye, 96, transitioned from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, January 28, 2025, at Addington Place, Titusville, FL after a long struggle with AlzheimersDisease.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 7th beginning at 10 AM at First Baptist Church, Bamberg, SC.  A memorial service will follow at ...

Jan 3, 2025

Thomas LeRoy "Lee" Frye of Leesville, SC died on January 3rd, 2025 at age 87. He was born in Bamberg, SC on February 18, 1937 to the late Roy Lee Frye and Maybelle Thomas Frye.

Lee joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school and continued his military service retiring from the Army Reserves. Lee spent...