Obituaries
Vicki Breeding
May 12, 2025
Vicki Ann Withrow Breeding closed her eyes on May 12, surrounded by her loving family and opened them in heaven reunited with her Son Scott, her dad, numerous family members and her Lord Jesus Christ. Vicki was born in Eastern Kentucky to the late Chet (Rhonda) Withrow and Sue (the late Bob) Booth. She was a proud and loving mother...
Diane Cook
May 4, 2025
Diane Hollingsworth Cook, 74, of Greenwood, widow of Bobby Lee Cook, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Harvley Hollingsworth. Diane retired from both Kemet and Fuji. She was a member of First Damascus Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Eddie Riley (Lori) and...
Nancy Lukens
May 1, 2025
Nancy Kirby Lukens 85, of Taylors SC, widow of Richard Eugene Lukens, passed away Thursday May 1st at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Decatur, IL, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Helen Dean Kirby. She and Richard were married for 65 years prior to his death in November 2024. Nancy was a dedicated...
Darren Leopard
Apr 30, 2025
James Darren Leopard, 58, a beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on June 23, 1966, in Greenwood, he was a son of Melba Ann Berry Leopard Morgan and the late James Henry Leopard. Darren spent much of his life in Ninety Six, where he became known for his skills as a carpenter...
Paul "Yogi" Cavender
Apr 30, 2025
Paul R. "Yogi" Cavender, of Simpsonville, left this world on his 63rd birthday, April 30, 2025. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Paul and Sharlene Mollenkop Cavender. Yogi found joy in life's simple pleasures, spending cherished moments with family and friends and was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a retired US Army Veteran serving...
Hank Hartfield
Apr 30, 2025
Haskell L. "Hank" Hartfield, 82, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Hospice House. Hank was a son of the late George and Cleo Matthews Hartfield. He was a 1961 graduate of Pamplico High School, where he developed friendships with classmates that lasted throughout his life. Hank developed a strong work ethic from working with his family on their tobacco and...
Malissa Fuqua
Apr 29, 2025
Malissa Ann Knott Fuqua, 86, of Greenwood, wife of James "Jim" R. Fuqua, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on January 7, 1939, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, to the late Roy Calvin Knott and Annette Adamson Knott, she was a vibrant spirit who filled the lives of those around her with...
Georgia Lollis
Apr 28, 2025
Georgia Turner Lollis, 78, of Ninety Six, wife of Robert Lollis, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at her home. Born on February 25, 1947 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late George Curtis Turner and Vivian Moore Turner. For over 30 years, Georgia shared her talent as a beautician at Accent of Beauty, where her gentle spirit...
Juanita Conner
Apr 25, 2025
Juanita Dorsey Conner, 91 of Emerald Gardens, formerly of 409 Bolt Avenue, Greenwood widow of Remer C. Conner, Jr., passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. Dorsey Sr. and Laura Stephenson. Juanita found her passion in the cosmetology industry, where she flourished as a talented beautician. Her vibrant personality...
Billy Dorn
Apr 23, 2025
Billy Eugene Dorn, age 77, of Hodges, husband of Betty Allen Dorn, passed away on April 23, 2025. Born on September 12, 1947, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late George F. Dorn and Martha Burroughs Dorn. Billy was a skilled machinist who spent many years in the manufacturing industry, working at Burnstein and Greenwood Mills. His talents...
George Davis
Apr 21, 2025
George Richey Davis, 85, of Greenwood, husband of Donnie Sue Cason Davis, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Clinton and Carrie Scott Davis. George worked for many years as a doffer at Matthews Mill, where he eventually retired. He was a passionate fan of NASCAR and...
Mary Plyler
Apr 21, 2025
Mary Hazel Plyler, 58, of Greenwood, passed away on April 21, 2025. Born in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Hazel and Shirley Morse. Mary worked as a grocery store manager for many years. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoyed camping and going on trips to the beach with her family. She also enjoyed watching...
Rose Whaley
Apr 20, 2025
Rose Gomillion Whaley, age 85, of Greenwood, widow of Billy Wayne "Bill" Whaley, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. A lifelong educator and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Rose earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Lander University and later received her Master of Science in Instructional and Guidance Services from Clemson University. Her...
Sherry Pruett
Apr 19, 2025
Sherry Lynn Pruett, 65, of Greenwood, widow of George Wayne Pruett, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late William Royce Chaney and JoAnn Parks Chaney. Sherry was formerly employed with Uptown Greenwood and Greenwood Glass. A true lover of life, Sherry enjoyed spending her time on her...
Theresa Raye Ruff
Apr 18, 2025
Theresa Raye "Doodle" Ruff, of Abbeville, widow of Donnie Ruff, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Roy Brewer and Mary Frances Mobley Brewer. Theresa found immense joy in her role as grandmother, nurturing her grandchildren with love and kindness. She had a heart that welcomed everyone,...
Alice Miller
Apr 16, 2025
Alice Louise Faulkner Miller, 71, widow of Donnie Ray Miller, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Lindsey "Cap" and Charity Johnson Faulkner. Surviving are her children, Tricia Horne (Chad) and Melissa Farmer (Don); sisters, Faye Amick, Terry Gilchrist (Marion) and Diane Lewis (Vernon); brothers, Ronnie Faulkner (Kathy)...
Susan Sims
Apr 16, 2025
Susan Bowers Sims, 64, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at MUSC in Charleston. Born on January 11, 1961, in Easley, to Inez Nalley Cronic and the late Elbert Elford Bowers, Susan lived a life filled with compassion, love, and dedication to her family and community. Susan was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Lander University. She was...
Kayla Conyers
Apr 16, 2025
Kayla Marie Conyers, 27, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born in Greenwood, Kayla graced this world with her presence on June 23, 1997, and was the daughter of Tony and Mary Ann Conyers Perry. A proud graduate of Greenwood High, Class of 2015, Kayla found joy in her work as a server at Wesley Commons, where her...
Rick Morris
Apr 14, 2025
Warren Derrick Morris, Jr. 69, of Greenwood, widower of Beth Adams Morris, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Warren Derrick Morris, Sr. and Vivian Mitchum Morris. His passion was riding and working on motorcycles. His sharp wit and vibrant personality made him a natural comedian. He...
Jesse "Gene" Surrett
Apr 11, 2025
Jesse Eugene "Gene" Surrett, 82, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home. Born on October 28, 1942, in High Point, NC he was a son of the late William Vernon Surrett and Essie Mae Love Surrett. Gene successfully owned and operated his own painting business. He was not just a skilled craftsman; he was a man...
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