Obituaries
Don Ruff
Feb 11, 2026
Donald "Don" Oscar, 91, of Abbeville, husband of Edna L. Segers Ruff, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home. Born on February 4, 1935 in Newberry, he was a son of the late William Oscar Ruff and Annie Ruth Griffin Ruff Riddle. Don's life was defined by a strong work ethic and a commitment to his country. He...
Dottie Jones
Feb 10, 2026
Dorothy "Dottie" Moore Jones, 69, of Honea Path beloved wife of 38 years to Todd Jones, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Butzbach, Germany, she was a daughter of the late William Rudolph "Rudy" Moore and Judith Hartsell Moore. Dottie was a proud Army veteran who carried her spirit of service into her everyday life. For over 25...
Riley Gaines
Feb 10, 2026
Riley Eugene Gaines, 84, of Hodges, husband of Deborah Hollingsworth Gaines, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born on May 1, 1941 in Cateechee, SC, he was a son of the late James Carlton Gaines and Emma Lee Whitefield Gaines. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, where...
Donnie McDowell
Feb 8, 2026
Donald Irvin McDowell. husband of Rhonda Vaughn McDowell for 54 years, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home in Ninety Six.Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Royce Irvin McDowell and Myrtle Attaway McDowell. Donnie graduated from Ninety Six High School, Palmer Junior College, and Piedmont Technical College. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, he...
Thelma "Mama" Goff
Feb 8, 2026
Thelma Hicks "Mama" Goff, of Greenwood, widow of Billy Ray Goff, Sr., passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Belton, she was a daughter of the late Rev. William Marvin Hicks and Nannie Lee Snider Hicks. Known affectionately as "Momma Goff," Thelma dedicated many years of her life to providing childcare, nurturing countless children with her warmth and compassion....
Jim Gobble
Feb 6, 2026
James Clifton Gobble, 80, husband of Marilyn Byrd Gobble, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Arrangements will be announced when plans are finalized.
Capt. Robert Dennison
Feb 6, 2026
Captain Robert L. Dennison, Jr., 77, of Aiken and Greenwood, husband of Dr. Ann M. Holzhauer, died on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Born in Maryland, he was a son of the late Admiral Robert L. Dennison and Mildred M. Dennison. Robert earned his Bachelor of Engineering Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, after which he completed OCS...
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...
Clifton Eakin
Feb 4, 2026
Clifton Eakin, 89, of Greenwood, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by family. The youngest of 7 siblings, Clifton was born in Greenwood, and was a son of the late Lucian Carrol Eakin and Ruby McCombs Eakin. Clifton was co-owner of Ethridge Monument Company for many years. He took immense pride in his work and was...
Jimmy Bridge
Feb 1, 2026
James Bernard "Jimmy" Bridge Jr. 61, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, February 1. 2026. Born in Walterboro, he was a son of the late James and Romona Hanna Bridge. Surviving are his children, James "Trae" B. Bridge, III and Taylor Bridge; two sisters; and a brother. No services are planned.
Skip Lyle
Jan 31, 2026
Willis "Skip" Lyle, II, 78, of Greenwood, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Abbeville, SC. Born on March 17, 1947, in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Willis and Sylvia Brooks Lyle. Skip was a graduate of York High School in York, Nebraska, and went on to earn his bachelor's...
Albert Mcclain
Jan 30, 2026
Albert Junior McClain, 83, of Chappells, husband of Mary L. Scott, passed away on his birthday Friday, January 30, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on January 30, 1943 in Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Albert McClain and Ruth Rollins McClain. Albert retired from Greenwood Mills after more than 30 years of...
Toyce Ned Mccarthy Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Toyce "Ned" McCarthy, Jr. 64, beloved husband of Sandi McCarthy, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Martha Finley Riley and Toyce Ned McCarthy, Sr. Ned was married to Sandi McCarthy who loved and cared for him for 47 wonderful years. He was a jack of all trades,...
Jimmy Osborne
Jan 26, 2026
James Arthur Osborne, 82, of Hodges, widower of Mary Edmonds Osborne, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at McCormick Post Acute. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Leon Agnew and Lorena Luker Agnew. In October 1965 at the age of 22, Jimmy began work with the county as a mechanic/motor operator at the old County Prison...
Wanda Moss
Jan 26, 2026
Wanda Mae Ellason Moss, 73, of Ninety Six, widow of Robert L. Moss, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at her home. Born on August 21, 1952 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Ellason. Wanda was happiest when she was on the boat cruising or with a fishing pole in her hand. Her life...
David Ashe
Jan 26, 2026
David James Ashe, 60, former resident of Simpsonville, SC, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home in Greenwood. Born July 27, 1965, in Decatur, GA, David was the son of Kay Hughes Ashe and the late James Newton Ashe, Jr. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1983, Clemson University class of 1987 (BS Electrical Engineering),...
Brian Lollis
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Brian Lollis, 54, of Ninety Six, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Robert and the late Georgia Turner Lollis. Brian worked as a floor associate at Lowes, where he brought a friendly smile and helpful spirit to every customer he encountered. He was an avid Gamecocks fan and enjoyed playing football...
John Kennerly
Jan 26, 2026
The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Kennerly. On behalf of Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, we extend our care and sympathy. Bennettsville, SC – John Franklin Kennerly, Jr., age 54, died Monday, January 26, after a hard fought year-long battle with cancer. He passed into God's loving arms at Scotland...
Beverly Kelly
Jan 25, 2026
Beverly Henderson Kelly, 82, of Greenwood, widow of Jewell Lee Kelly, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home. Born in Ware Shoals, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew Henderson and Louise Grant Henderson. Beverly graduated from Ninety Six High School, and she lived a life dedicated to her family, church and community. She worked at...
Thomas Kayden Parks
Jan 25, 2026
Thomas Kayden Parks, 21, of Ninety Six, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Jason Parks and Cristi "Red" Holliday. Kayden had a passion for gaming, spending countless hours on Xbox, often with his friends by his side. He also loved music, from classic rock to rap, and never missed a chance to...
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