Obituaries
Hugh Maxwell Williams, Jr.
Nov 5, 2026
Hugh Maxwell Williams, Jr.. 88, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at NHC Greenwood.
Born on August 29, 1938 in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Hugh Williams, Sr. and Sue Trotter Williams.
Maxwell came from a family of farmers and teachers, a heritage he cherished throughout his life. He deeply loved his family and took great joy...
Kay J. Smith
Nov 8, 2026
Kay J. Smith, 75, of Greenwood, wife of Nathan Ridgeway Smith, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on March 5, 1951 in Abertville, AL, she was a daughter of the late Walter H. Jones and Frances Skelton Jones. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was the heart of her...
Henrietta R. Morton
Sep 26, 2026
Henrietta Rosson Morton, 92, widow of the Reverend Dr. Ted R. Morton, Jr., died Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her home, after a long, wonderful and productive life.
Mrs. Morton, the only child of Etta Coleman Allen Rosson and Braudie Herndon Rosson, Jr., was born June 12, 1934, at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Her parents resided in North Augusta at the...
Dr. Ted Morton
Feb 6, 2026
Rev. Dr. Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt Morton, Jr., 94, retired member of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home, after a long, meaningful and productive life.Dr. Morton was born June 18, 1931, at Wilson, North Carolina, to Theodore R. Morton, Sr., and Katherine M. Morton. He was educated in the public...
Juanita "Nita" Wheless
Nov 10, 2026
Juanita "Nita" Dillashaw Wheless, 91, of Greenwood, passed away on November 10, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Claire Young Dillashaw.
Nita retired from Cooper Power after many years of service. A woman of strong and unwavering faith, she was a longtime member of South Main...
John Raymond Massey
Nov 5, 2026
John Raymond Massey, 78, of Donalds, widower of Gloria Jean Ward Massey, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home.
Born November 26, 1947, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late John Waters Massey and Lillie Louise Satcher Massey. He worked at Greenwood Mills for more than forty years before retiring. Following his retirement, he continued working as...
Doris Blalock
Nov 3, 2026
Doris Elizabeth Lomax Blalock, 99, of Ninety Six, widow of Paul Charlie Blalock, died on November 3, 2026.
Born in Farmington, GA, she was a daughter of the late George W. Lomax and Bessie Mize Lomax Gantt. Doris, or Darlin' as Paul always called her, was a cherished mother, an extraordinary cook, and a devoted member of her community.
Doris was best...
Jennifer Lynn Ramirez
Nov 2, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Ramirez, 37, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 2, 2026.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, on November 9, 1988, she was a daughter of the late Edward Fleming Ray and Cynthia Lynn Conte Lynch. Working in the food and beverage industry for many years, she was a former manager of Clinton House of Pizza in Clinton.
Full of life, Jennifer...
Patricia L. Gilbert
Nov 2, 2026
Patricia L. Gilbert, 87, of Cross Hill, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Madison Heights Memory Care in Evans, Georgia.
Born in Hilton, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Buck and Thelma Thompson.
Patricia grew up in a large family with one sister and five brothers. She graduated from Jackson High School in Jackson, South Carolina, and went on to work...
Carolyn Campbell Drawdy
Oct 30, 2026
Carolyn woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 30, 2026, following a long battle with multiple chronic illnesses. She was born on January 12, 1946, at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington, Vermont. However, she spent her formative years growing up in the Williamston area of South Carolina and raised her family with utmost devotion in Greenwood, South...
Clyde Richard Trapp
Oct 28, 2026
Clyde Richard Trapp, 80, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 24, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Herbert (Reanna) Trapp.
Clyde was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose warmth and kindness touched the hearts of many. He was affectionately known as the “Candy Man” and enjoyed participating in Fall...
Helen Wilson
Oct 24, 2026
Helen J Wilson, 92, of Greenwood, widow of Ed Wilson, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her home.
Born in Elloree, she was a daughter of the late Leo Perkins Sr. and Freda Perkins. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faithful service, and generous kindness shown in both large and small ways.
For 28 years, Helen...
Harold Van Hutchins
Oct 20, 2026
Harold Van Hutchins,79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, family member, and friend, passed away October 20, 2026 at Self Regional Hospital.
Born in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Fate J. Hutchins and Virginia Howell Hutchins
Van was a graduate of T.L. Hanna and attended Anderson College. He went on to serve in the US Army and was a member...
Kathy Henderson
Oct 19, 2026
Kathy Henderson, 65, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on October 19th, 2026.
Kathy was born on November 16, 1960 in Augusta, Georgia to the late James H. and Elizabeth B. Henderson of Greenwood.
She was a graduate of Greenwood High School (South Carolina) and several years later relocated to the Miami, Florida area, finally settling in Hollywood.
She is survived by her beloved...
Madeline Cullum Smith
Oct 19, 2026
Madeline Cullum Smith, 89, of Wesley Commons, wife of the late George Frank Smith, died October 19, 2026, at Wesley Commons.
Born on January 20, 1937, in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Maurice Cullum and Thelma Gregory Cullum.
She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Erskine College. Upon graduating Erskine, Madeline taught 8th grade at...
William E. "Bill" Cockrell, Sr.
Oct 18, 2026
William Elbert "Bill" Cockrell, Sr., 90, died Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Magnolia Manor.
Born in Saluda, he was a son of the late Edward and Edna Day Cockrell. Bill was a graduate of Ridge Spring High School and was the retired owner of Bill's Body Shop.
Bill is survived by his children, Cheryl Gonzalez, Dan Cockrell, Bill Cockrell, Candice Robertson, Deeya...
Teresa "Terri" Jean Taylor
Oct 18, 2026
Teresa "Terri" Jean Taylor, 69, passed away on October 18, 2026, in Hodges, SC.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Burton and Amber Freeman, two sisters; Sue McElroy and Brenda Roberts, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Terri is preceded in death by her parents Lee and Jean Burton.
A Gravesides service for Terri will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 23,...
Judy Dolores Gammons Hock
Oct 14, 2026
Judy Gammons Hock, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hock, parents Jack and Mary Adams Gammons and her only daughter, Melissa Wood.
Judy is survived by three sons; Michael (Lyndsey) Gammons, Jason Gammons and Nathaniel Gammons, 9 grandchildren; Zoey and Lily Gammons, Daniel, Ryleigh and Parker Gammons, Aurora and Carter...
Jimmy Gorman
Oct 11, 2026
James "Jimmy" Kermit Gorman, 83, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Greenwood, SC.
Born in Batavia, Iowa, he was the son of Kermit Gorman, and Robert and Ruby Terry Gorman.
A proud veteran, Jimmy served his country as a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army. He loved people and staying busy. As a true jack of all trades, he put...
Denton Jefferson
Oct 10, 2026
Denton Madry Jefferson, 94, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Greenwood, SC at his home.
Born in Ninety Six, he was the son of Otis Madry Jefferson and Annie Williams Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson graduated from Greenwood High School in 1951 and later from Piedmont Technical College. A dedicated veteran, he proudly served in the US Army before ultimately retiring from...
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