Obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2023

Geraldine V. "Gerry" Thompson, 73 died on April 22,2023 in Summerville wife of the late J. Larry Thompson.  She was a daughter of the late Clyde Varn and Iretta Thomas.

Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and a member of The Church of the Nazarene in Bamberg where she taught Sunday School for many years.

She...

Mar 31, 2023

Gary Russell Taylor, 80,died at his home on March 31,2023

Mr. Taylor served in the US Army and was retired from American Yard Products.

He is survived by his son, Blaine Taylor and a daughter Lisa Taylor.  Additional survivors are 4 grandchildren Deanna and Julian Jallad, Aidan and Abigail Taylor and a sister Carla Teagarden....

Feb 12, 2023

Virginia "Ginger" Brabham McCully, 87, passed away on February 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bamberg, SC. Reverend Kevin Dalton will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Ginger was born in Bamberg on...

Feb 7, 2023

Joyce Hair Dalton, 85, the wife of the late Dr. John N. Dalton, passed away on February 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Barnwell County on January 23, 1938 to the late Benjamin Franklin Hair and Meta Laird Hair Zissett.

She graduated from Blackville High School in 1956 and married the love of...

Jan 25, 2023

John Russell Blocker, Jr. Sergeant First Class, South Carolina Army National Guard, retired,  passed away January 25, 2023.

John was born November 20, 1948 in Orangeburg, SC and grew up in Bamberg, SC.  He was the son of the late John Russell Blocker, Sr. and Gladys Morton Blocker. John was retired from the Army/National Guard.  He was...

Jan 23, 2023

James Randall Taylor, 64, died January 20, 2023 at his residence.  He was a son of the late George Elbert Taylor, Sr. and Eva Mae Gantt.

Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Bamberg High School and attended College.

He is survived by two brothers, George E. "Bubba" Taylor, Jr.  (Eloise) and H. Marvin "Marty" Taylor...

Jan 14, 2023

James William Crow of Cope passed away at home on January 14, 2023 following an extended illness.  He was Born August 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Eron E and Emmie Williams Crow of Bamberg, SC.  He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina.  Crow was retired from Flour Daniels and was a "Basket...

Jan 9, 2023

Lewis Larkin "Bugs" Fanning, 74, died at home on January 9, 2023.  He was a son of the late Lewis Larkin Fanning, Sr and Annie Lucille Kinsey Fanning.

Mr. Fanning was a graduate of Norway Highschool and retired from Edisto Electric Company.  He served in the Army National Guard and had a great passion for Golf.

Dec 31, 2022

Betty Jo Rhoad "BeBe" George, 87, died Saturday, December 31,2022, wife of the late James M George.  She was a daughter of the late Herbert Walter Rhoad and Annie Lee Moorer Rhoad.

Mrs. George was retired from Edisto Electric and was a member of Zion Methodist Church.  After her retirement she volunteered for the Ehrhardt Elementary, Barnwell...

Dec 23, 2022

Mr. Steven Taylor 68, died December 23, 2022 at the Orangeburg Regional Medial Center.  He was a son of the late  George Elbert Taylor and Eva Mae Gantt.

Mr.  Taylor was retired from Bamberg County Public Works after thirty years of Service.

He is survived by a son Brian Taylor and a daughter Jennifer Taylor. ...

Dec 13, 2022

Flemming W. Collins, Jr. 67, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home in Bamberg, husband of Marie Collins and a son of the late Flemming W. Collins, Sr. and Frances Hunter Collins.

Mr. Flemming was retired from the Savannah River Site and a member of Olar Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and had a...

Dec 11, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Mae Taylor Roberts 76, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 wife of Edgar (Ed) Roberts.  She was a daughter of the late George Elbert Taylor, Sr and Eva Mae Gantt.

Mrs. Roberts was a devoted daughter, wife and mother.  Her family was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed 26 years in her career...

Dec 8, 2022

Mildred Rae Ayer Allen, 100 years old, born May 2, 1922 went home to spend eternity with her loving Lord on December 8, 2022.

More than anything, Mildred's greatest joy was her family and as a devout Baptist serving her Lord.  She lived in the Colston Community for 78 years.  An active member of St. John's Baptist...

Dec 2, 2022

Ms. Laura Ann Bessinger, 78, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Born November 14, 1944 in Bamberg, she was the daughter of the late Laurie Bessinger and Lizzie Bessinger. Ms. Bessinger began her career as a seamstress and eventually became a daycare operator. Ms. B...

Nov 30, 2022

Ernest Eugene (Ernie) Brickle, Jr. , 71, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.

Ernie was born September 7, 1951 in Orangeburg, SC and grew up in Bamberg, SC. and resided in Spartanburg for over 50 years. He was the son of the late Ernest Eugene Brickle and Elberta Smoak Brickle.

He was a graduate of...

Nov 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Lott, 84 went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  She was a daughter of the late Gordon Williford and Ruth Barton.

Patricia Ann Lott "Granny Ann" loved the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoyed spending time with her family, and friends and her animals.  She will always be remembered for her love and...