Obituaries

Mary Plyler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Wilma Winik

Wilma Winik

Apr 10, 2025

Wilma Sayler Winik, 90, wife of Irvin M. Winik, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Wesley Commons Healthcare Center. Born in Hebron, ND, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara Jose Sayler. Raised on a farm, she was shaped by the values of hard work and perseverance and began her education in a one-room schoolhouse. Wilma later...

Roger Mcdowell, Sr.

Roger Mcdowell, Sr.

Apr 10, 2025

Roger Dale McDowell, Sr. 79, of Ninety Six, widower of Diane L. McDowell, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born on March 20, 1946, in Edgefield, he was a son of the late James Allen McDowell and Bernice Still McDowell Brown. Roger was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and a master electrician who made his mark in the textile industry...

Richard "Rick" Moore

Richard "Rick" Moore

Apr 10, 2025

Richard "Rick" Douglas Moore, 65, of Ninety Six, passed away on April 10, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence and Julia Horne Moore. Rick worked for many years as a lawn care specialist and had a passion for gardening. He enjoyed spending time in nature, fishing and deer hunting. A...

Lyndol Gregston

Lyndol Gregston

Apr 7, 2025

Lyndol Edward Gregston, 75, of McCormick, widower of Joyce Blevens Gregston, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at McCormick Post Acute. Born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Alfred and Sallie Bryant Gregston. Lyndol was a graduate of Duncan High School in Oklahoma and retired after twenty years from the U S Army. He was...

Shirley Franks

Shirley Franks

Apr 7, 2025

Shirley Griggs Franks, 86, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Morris Griggs. Shirley retired from Monsanto and was a member of Harris Baptist Church. Surviving are her nephews, Daryl Smith and Brian Smith both. No services are planned.

Charles Jester

Charles Jester

Apr 7, 2025

Charles Addy Jester, 84, of Cross Hill, husband of Connie Corley Jester, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home. Born on May 1, 1940 in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Floyd T. Jester and Elizabeth Addy Jester. Charles was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, whose kindness, service, and dedication to his community...

Michael Whitfield

Michael Whitfield

Apr 4, 2025

Michael Devrone Whitfield, 71, husband of Karen Brooks Biggart Whitfield, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. Born in Augusta, GA, Michael was a son of the late Calvin Rudy and Annie Louise Prather Whitfield. He retired from Air Tech, where he worked as an HVAC technician. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam...

Juna Wergin

Juna Wergin

Apr 1, 2025

Juna Lutz Wergin, 87, of Greenville, widow of Paul Charles Wergin, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Born in Loveland, CO she was the daughter of the late Henry Lutz and Marie Kurtz Lutz. She enjoyed antiques, gardening, and cooking for her friends and family, She also loved her morning walks with her friends in the neighborhood. Juna was a...

Peter Dubuque

Peter Dubuque

Mar 27, 2025

Peter Denman Dubuque, 52, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Park Ridge, IL he was the son of Joseph Denman Dubuque and the late Penny Marie Peterson Dubuque. He graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He was an associate at the old Wal Mart for over fifteen...

Billy Burton

Billy Burton

Mar 26, 2025

Billy Ray Burton, 84, of Greenwood, husband of Annette Tripp Burton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home. Born in Ware Shoals, he was a son of the late Inman Elwood "Joe" Burton and Ammie Ruth Smith Burton. He retired from Greenwood County and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church....

Janet Brandt

Janet Brandt

Mar 26, 2025

Janet Lynn Brandt, 66, of Greenwood, wife of Dave Brandt, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home. Born in Alexandria, VA she was daughter of Jack Z. Moore and the late Alda Joan Lunceford. She was employed by the Federal Government's Office of Personnel Management as a software analyst. In addition to her husband, Dave, she is...