Obituaries
David King
May 27, 2025
David Ruskin King, 73, of Greenwood, husband of Corlis Jackson King, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late William Paul King, Jr. and Ida Faye Garmon. David dedicated 35 years to his career as a truck driver, where he found great joy in driving his 18-wheeler and hauling freight across the...
Sheila Still
May 23, 2025
Sheila Dianne Still, 74, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home. Born on June 20, 1950, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Owen Newman and Ann Brinkley Newman. Sheila was a graduate of Greenwood High School and later earned her bachelor's degree from Lander University in 1997 at the age of 47....
Suzanne Rowland
May 23, 2025
Suzanne Thomason Rowland, 87, of Greenwood, passed away Friday May 23, 2025 peacefully at her home. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late C.Y. Thomason Sr. and Aline Zimmerman Thomason. She graduated from Greenwood High School with honors in 1955, and after two years at Converse College, a semester abroad at the University of Mexico,...
Swinton Hall Jr.
May 22, 2025
Swinton Hall, Jr. 88, of Ninety Six, widower of Anna Martha Derrick Hall, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Born on May 31, 1936, in Batesburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Swinton Hall, Sr. and Dawnie Nealer Haywood Hall. For 31 years, he lived on Blyth Road in Greenwood. Swinton was a beloved...
Michael Scott
May 17, 2025
Michael Scurry Scott, Sr., 74, of Greenwood, husband of Donna Quick Scott, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Mack Rayford Scott and Doris McFerrin Scott. Michael was a lifelong resident of Greenwood, where he dedicated his life to his work and family. He spent many years working at Wesley Commons...
Jeanne Hart
May 17, 2025
Jeanne Hart, 83, of Greenwood, wife of Robert "Bob" Hart, passed away on May 17, 2025 at Wesley Commons. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James and Eleanor Brooks Fisher. Along with her husband, Jeanne is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy and Ginger.
Dorothy Driggers
May 16, 2025
Dorothy Stewart Driggers, of Greenwood, widow of Edward Fulmer Driggers, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home. Born in Lexington, Dorothy was the second child among thirteen siblings to the late Stanley and Nancy Hilton Stewart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and embraced the role of caretaker throughout her life. Dorothy was a devoted...
Don Fair
May 15, 2025
Donald "Don" Joseph Fair, 83, of Greenwood, widower of Patricia Hair Fair, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Horace and Dorothy Roach Fair. Don retired from Newberry County Water and Sewer Authority and was a member of Panola Methodist Church. He loved playing golf and spent countless...
Rick Tipton
May 13, 2025
Perry Ricky Tipton, Sr., 79, of Lugoff, widower of Virginia Sudduth Tipton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home. Born in Monroe, GA, he was a son of the late Fred and Rosie Lee Darnell Tipton. Rick was a proud retired Army veteran who served in the 101st Airborne as a special forces Army Ranger. As a decorated...
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...
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