Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Carolyn J Padgett

Carolyn J. Padgett, 83, went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 26, 2024 after a season of declining health. Carolyn retired in 2001 having served in many occupations over her lifetime but continued in her favorite roles – Momma and Nanny – and she was wonderful at both! She raised 'em right and...

Jan 7, 2024

Jack Byrd Izlar, Jr. Obituary

Jack Byrd Izlar, Jr., 74, of Bamberg, SC passed away on January 7, 2024. His graveside service will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Bamberg County Memory Gardens with the Reverend Kevin Dalton officiating. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, January 10th...

Jan 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gerald Ray Hiers

Gerry, born on July 24, 1934, was raised in Bamberg, South Carolina, and peacefully departed this world on January 4, 2024,at the age of 89.  A devoted wife, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, James Bernard ("Pedie") Hiers.  She was the daughter of the late Shannon...

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Carolyn Tatum Watson obituary Bamberg, SC - Mary Carolyn Tatum Watson of Bamberg, SC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 92

The daughter of John May Tatum and Elizabeth (Bess) Kirkland Tatum, Mary Carolyn was the youngest of three children born on August 24, 1931. As a...

Dec 8, 2023

Kelly Dean Feldmann, 61, husband of the late Bonnie McMillan Feldmann died December 8, 2023 at his residence.  He was a son of the late August Conrad Feldman, Sr. and Hazel May Warf.

He was born in Evansville, Indiana and was retired from the US Marines after 30 years of service.

He is survived by...

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, Tony Graham Bledsoe passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 72.  Tony was born September 28, 1951 a son of the late Claude and Alma Bledsoe. Tony worked for BC Moore's, Delevan and then SRNS. In 1999 he and Cheryl bought Frye's Drive In and ran it for 18 years before he...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Judith Gatch Free, "Judy", 78, of Bamberg, SC, died May 15, 2024. Judy was born in Hampton County and was the daughter of the late James Allen and Rudene Taylor Gatch. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bamberg, SC, where she was active for many years. Judy taught seventh grade English at Richard Carroll...

Oct 28, 2023

Eugenia C. Hiers, 95, of Bamberg, SC passed away on October 28, 2023. Her funeral will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:00AM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bamberg, Sc. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private burial will follow the service.

Eugenia was born on October 15, 1928...

Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Gail Marie Bryans Folk, 70,  died Monday September 25, 2023 at her home.  She was a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Tannahill Bryans.

She was born in Wayne County Michigan and was a member of Willow Swamp Baptist Church.  She was a very loving grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

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Sep 22, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Blume McDaniel, 45, died September 22,2023 after a period of declining health.  She was a daughter of Marilyn M. Hedgepath and the late James G. Blume.

Mrs. McDaniel was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of the Springtown Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Rodney Layton Simmons, a daughter, Allie...

Sep 7, 2023

LUGOFF – Funeral service for Maxine McMillan Fricke, 86, will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery in Ehrhardt, S.C.  The family will receive friends Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to March of Dimes

Sep 2, 2023

Janie Rosamond Manuel Skowron, eldest of five children born to the late Virgil and Corine Ayer Manuel of Fairfax, SC was called to the Lord on September 2, 2023.

At 99, she said "The Lord will decide when to take me, I'm tired and I have done all I can for my family." In reality, on Tuesday...

Aug 23, 2023

Annie Ruth Lockhart Crider, 96, wife of the late James Heyward Crider, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Oaks of Orangeburg. She was a daughter of the late  John Frederick Lockhart and Ruth Estelle Stocks Lockhart

Mrs. Crider was born in Talladega, Alabama, and grew up in Selma, Alabama.  She was a homemaker and a member...

Jul 27, 2023

June McMillian Kearse, 92, wife of the late Chester Manning Kearse of Fairfax, SC.  She was born in Bamberg, a daughter of the late William and Alberta McMillian.

She was an avid member of St. Nicholas Lutheran Church and loved to socialize with friends, family and the Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed cooking and fashion, never...

Jul 27, 2023

Elizabeth Gamble Clayton was born on January 14, 1922 to Luther Mastin and Magdelene Plowden Gamble in Turbeville, SC.  She was married to the love of her life, the late David Samuel Clayton Jr., for 68 years and together they had two sons, David Luther Clayton (Sue) and Robert Earl Clayton.

Mrs. Liz was faithful to her...

Jul 5, 2023

George Leon Williams, Jr, 72 died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 after a period of declining health.  He was a son of George Leon Williams and Alma Patrick Williams.

He is survived by his cousin David Williams of Bamber and special friends  Peter and Barbara Boineau  all of Bamberg.

A Graveside service will be at 11:00...

Jul 3, 2023

Annette Bessinger Floyd, 86, of Charleston, passed away July 3, 2023.Annette was born on February 17, 1937, in Bamberg, SC, to Riley and Pauline Bessinger.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Riley Bessinger, Pauline S. Staley, James Staley (stepfather), her husband, Charles "Dick" Floyd, her loving companion of many years, Clint Morris, her brother, Joseph Cornell Bessinger,...

May 10, 2023

Mamie Cooke Hewitt, 93 died Wednesday May 10, 2023 after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Ed Cooke.  She was a daughter of the late Mozell and Bill Thomasson.

Mamie was a member of the Bethel Church in Olar.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed traveling to the mountains...

May 6, 2023

Julius B. Thomas, 81, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 after a period of declining health.  He was the husband of the late Faye W. Thomas and a son of the late Freddie L. and Fannie Carter Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bamber and was a retired Tool and Dye maker....

May 3, 2023

Patti Sue Cooper Hughes, 76, died Wednesday at the MUSC Orangeburg Health, wife of Roger McLane Hughes.  She was a daughter of the late Shep Cooper and Lucille Tuebeville Cooper.

Mrs. Hughes was a retired from the offices of Dr. Watson and Glenn after more than 40 years.  She is a member of the Bamberg First Baptist...