Obituaries

Dec 17, 2020

Barney Monroe Hiers, 97, of Bamberg, SC passed away on December 17, 2020.  The funeral will be held on December 26, 2020 at 2:00PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bamberg, SC with a private burial immediately following the service.

Monroe was born in Ehrhardt, SC, son of the late Barney William and Ruth Bishop Hiers.  He...

Dec 16, 2020

Bamberg, SC

Leonard Allen Cone, Sr., 82, husband of Ann England Cone died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Oaks of Braselton.  He was a son of the late George Morris and Sarah Weeks Cone.

Mr. Cone was retired from AT & T where he worked as a Telephone Engineer.  He was a very active...

Nov 25, 2020

Suzanne was the widow of the late Ligon Ganel Hutto Sr. Born October 15th, 1932; daughter of W.C. and Myra Garrett Oxford of Waycross, Ga.

She was a registered nurse in South Carolina, graduating from Orangeburg School of Nursing in 1953. There she worked at the hospital in different capacities- O.R., Obstetrics, and Pediatrics- before coming to...

Oct 19, 2020

Freddie Thomas, Jr,

On October 19, 2020, Freddie "Bunk" Thomas, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 80 after succumbing to Alzheimer's disease.  Freddie was born July 16, 1940 a son of the late Freddie Thomas, Sr. and Fannie Carter.

After graduating from high school, Freddie joined the Navy and was...

Sep 28, 2020

Nancy Lee Hunt Crider, age 58, entered eternal rest on September 28, 2020, with her children by her side. She was the daughter of the late John Lewis Hunt and Betty Oregean Roberts Hunt, both of Bamberg, SC.

Ms. Crider was born in DeLand, FL, on May 18, 1962, the youngest of three girls. She moved with...

Sep 24, 2020

Robert Lewis "Bobby" Davis 71, entered into rest Thursday, September 24, 2020 after a period of declining health.  He was a son of the late Clarence Fredrick Davis and Ruby Lott.

He was an avid Golfer and had a passion for music and enjoyed playing his guitar.  He was retired from Kimberly Clark after many years of...

Sep 18, 2020

Bamberg,SC

James " Willie" Wilson, 79, entered into rest Friday. September 18,2020 after an extended period of declining health. He was the husband of Barbara McKay Wilson and a son of the late David S. Wilson and Mildred Zeigler Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a member of Bamberg, First Baptist Church. After his retirement from Edisto...

Sep 13, 2020

Bamberg, SC

Mrs. Elizabeth Agnes Sullivan Fender, age 97, widow of Carter H. Fender and longtime resident of the Hunters Chapel community of Bamberg County, Bamberg, SC, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2020 at Morningside Assisted Living in Orangeburg, SC.

Mrs. Fender, a daughter of the late David Stephen Sullivan and the late Elizabeth...

Sep 8, 2020

Bamberg

John Randall Bunch, Jr

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Randall (Randy) Bunch Jr., 56, September 8, 2020.  He a Native of Bamberg, SC and lived of North Augusta, SC.   He was the beloved husband of Karla Boynton Sims Bunch.  He was a son of Dolores Hilton Bunch...

Sep 8, 2020

Bamberg

Virginia Spires Lott

Mrs. Virginia Spires Lott 99, wife of the late Harvey Lee Lott entered into rest September 8, 2020 at her residence after a period of declining health.  She was a daughter of the late Mayfield Spires and Agnes Sharp Spires.

Mrs. Lott was a member of the Bamberg First...

Aug 16, 2020

Johnie Ruth Blume DeHay, 90,  wife of the late John Dehay, died Sunday August 16, 2020 at home following an extended period of declining health.

She was a daughter of the late John Gary Blume and Gertrude Wilson Blume.

Mrs. DeHay was a member of Springtown Baptist Church where she was very active in many...

Jul 30, 2020

NANCY HAND GREEN

BAMBERG, SC

Ms. Nancy Hand Green, 82 died Thursday, July 30. 2020 at her residence.

Ms. Green was a Retired Probate Judge of Bamberg County, SC and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  She was a loving mother and enjoyed spending time gardening.

Ms. Green is survived...

Jul 14, 2020

Marian "Pete" Weaver Edwards Swinson

March 30, 1921 – July 14, 2020

Marian "Pete" Swinson, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 14, 2010, following a period of declining health.

"Pete" was born March 30, 1921, in Forest City, NC, the third child of Joseph M. Edwards, Sr. and Annie Laura...

Jul 8, 2020

Irene Elizabeth Blume Sanders, Bamberg, SC

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Blume Sanders, 82, of Bamberg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 10, 2020, at Springtown Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Bamberg, SC on July 21, 1937 to the...

Jul 2, 2020

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.

Jun 29, 2020

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...

Jun 20, 2020

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,...

Jun 14, 2020

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...

Jun 5, 2020

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,...

Apr 13, 2020

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...