Obituaries

Margaret Ellison

Margaret Ellison

Mar 19, 2025

Margaret Ann Ellison, 56, of Waterloo, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Doris Richey Ellison. Margaret was a beloved daughter, mother, and friend. She was known for her happy-go-lucky spirit and her unwavering love for her family. Margaret found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly in...

Mike Manley

Mike Manley

Mar 17, 2025

Michael "Mike" Wayne Manley, 70, of Bradley, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Born on October 5, 1954, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Edwin "Ed" Manley, Sr. and Johnnie Clardy Manley. Mike was a dedicated family man and a passionate outdoorsman. He spent his early years working at Greenwood Mills, Harris Plant for...

Steve Gunter

Steve Gunter

Mar 14, 2025

Steve Thomas Gunter "Dad", 76, of Greenwood, husband of Patricia Barnes Gunter, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. Born on December 22, 1948, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Henry Grady Gunter and Katie Ruth Hancock Gunter. Steve dedicated his life to his family, work, and community. He received certifications in welding, graphic design,...

Frances Brownlee

Frances Brownlee

Mar 13, 2025

Frances Brown Brownlee, 79, of Greenwood, widow of Harold "Buddy" Lindon Brownlee, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at her home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Cole Brown. A proud graduate of McClain High School, Frances went on to pursue her dream of becoming a hairdresser. After graduating from Chris's Beauty...

Joan Parham

Joan Parham

Mar 11, 2025

Joan Priscilla Parham, age 83, of Donalds, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. Born on May 30, 1941, in Greenwood, South Carolina, Joan was the daughter of the late Martin and Kathleen Wilkerson Lewis. Known for her strong work ethic, Joan worked in order fulfillment at Park Seed for many years. She was not just a hard...

Tommy Crawford

Tommy Crawford

Mar 10, 2025

Tommy Dean Crawford, 63, of Greenwood, husband of Debra J. Crawford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late, Charles Crawford and Willie Mae Davenport Crawford. He spent over 40 years in the logging industry. A true craftsman, Tommy skillfully maneuvered heavy machinery, efficiently harvesting trees and...

Alice Walters

Alice Walters

Mar 10, 2025

Kathy Walters, 75, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home. Born in Munich, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Pete Walters and Aileen Smith Walters. She received her PhD in psychology and was employed with the US military as a behavioral health psychologist. Kathy was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church....

Mirin Vaughn

Mirin Vaughn

Mar 8, 2025

Mirin Misenheimer Vaughn, 91, of Ninety Six, beloved wife of Alton Vaughn, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Rowan County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Beaulah Morgan Misenheimer. Mirin was known for her warmth, kindness, and passion for education, serving as a dedicated Teacher Assistant for many years. She...

Jean Grubb

Jean Grubb

Mar 8, 2025

Jean Huether Grubb, 85, of Clinton, widow of Clarence Grubb, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Marjorie Zoellner Huether. Jean was a retired nurse from Self Regional Medical Center and attended Presbyterian Church at the Clinton Presbyterian Community. Surviving are her children, Stephen Grubb and David Grubb;...

Brant Rodgers

Brant Rodgers

Mar 8, 2025

John Brant Rodgers, 54, of Greenwood, husband of Jennifer Griffin Rodgers, received his miracle in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Jane Pope Harvey and the late John "Johnny" H. Rodgers, Jr. Brant was formerly employed with Bilo and Wal-Mart. He was a lifelong...

Chance Jones

Chance Jones

Mar 8, 2025

Chance Atlas Ezekiel Jones, 19 month old son of Ronnie Carlos Jones and Crystal Lashunda Rapp, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. From his beautiful smile to his infectious laugh, Chance brought joy to his family every day. His love for dance was unmatched, and he had a special way of making those around him feel...

Sigrid Spangenberg

Sigrid Spangenberg

Mar 7, 2025

Sigrid Rosemarie Spangenberg, 82, wife of John Brand Spangenberg, died Friday, March 7th, 2025, at her home. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Lina Schroter. A loving wife, a devoted mother, and a beacon of creativity and passion. Sigrid began her journey as a switchboard operator for the U.S. Army in Germany, but her...

Robert Hilley

Robert Hilley

Mar 6, 2025

Robert Henry Hilley, 63, of Ware Shoals, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Frances Rogers Hilley. He was a retired superintendent with Trustmark Construction. Robert loved to spend his free time in nature, whether he was out hunting, fishing, or racing on a dirt track...

Elbert Bowers

Elbert Bowers

Mar 5, 2025

Elbert Elford Bowers, 86, husband of Bobbie Poole Bowers, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late J. C. and Ernestine Clark Bowers. Elbert dedicated his life to the paving and grading industry, proudly owning and operating Tri-State Paving & Grading. As a former member of the National Asphalt...

Odell Murdock

Odell Murdock

Mar 3, 2025

Odell Manley Murdock, 90, of Greenwood, widow of John W. Murdock, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenville, SC on February 25, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John B. Manley and Macie Powell Manley. In her early years, Odell worked diligently in the local mill, where her...

Bill Cook

Bill Cook

Mar 2, 2025

Billy "Bill" Reid Cook, 75, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at NHC of Greenwood. Born on April 13, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a son of Sylvester and Elizabeth Hamlett Cook. Bill earned a bachelor's degree from Lander University after attending Clemson University, paving the way for a successful career in sales. He served for many...

Gail Weeks

Gail Weeks

Mar 1, 2025

Gail Ross Weeks, 83, resident of Countryside Manor in North Carolina, widow of William "Billy" Ray Weeks, entered into God's presence on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born on June 20, 1941, in Macon, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late George Douglas Ross and Grace Beasley Rudder. Gail was first and foremost a believer, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Ethel Floyd

Ethel Floyd

Mar 1, 2025

Ethel Messer Floyd, widow of Richard Clark "Dick" Floyd, Jr., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, just one day shy of her 92nd birthday. Born in Abbeville, Ethel was a daughter of the late Garland "W.G" and Emma Lunsford Messer. She was known for her kind spirit and generosity, particularly in her kitchen. She had a remarkable talent for...

Helga Crouch

Helga Crouch

Feb 28, 2025

Helga J. Faltenberger Crouch, 84, of Greenwood, widow of Bobby Eugene Crouch, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on July 13, 1940, in Augsburg, Germany, she was the daughter of late Martin Faltenberger and Katherina Tittel Faltenberger. Helga made the brave journey to the United States in her 20s, with her military husband, Bobby,...

James King

James King

Feb 27, 2025

James Claude King, 79, of McCormick, widower of Sarah Fuller King, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home. Born in McCormick, SC on June 26, 1945, James was a son of the late John Willie King, Sr. and Ruth Mahaley Wideman King. He was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, and grandfather. As a devoted family man, James...