Obituaries

Karen Short

Karen Short

Mar 25, 2025

Karen Luecke Short, 84, entered into Heavenly rest on Tuesday, March 25,2025 in Greenwood, SC. Born in Lakewood Ohio, July 20, 1940, she was the youngest child of Gladys (Patte) and Ervin Luecke. Karen grew up in Bay Village Ohio enjoying an idyllic childhood along the shore of Lake Erie. She attended Ohio State University (Cleveland campus), San Antonio Community...

Betty Jean Floyd

Betty Jean Floyd

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Jean Floyd, 91, of Idlewood, widow of Gene Gordon Floyd, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home. Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late William and Annie Mae Kinard Caughman. Betty Jean was known for her skills in the kitchen, where she enjoying baking cakes and sharing them with family and friends. She was a...

Joey Futch

Joey Futch

Mar 24, 2025

Richard "Joey" Joseph Futch, of Ninety Six, passed away March 24, 2025, at his home. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a son of the late Richard and Jeanette Craig Futch. Joey loved to hunt, fish, and play golf, embracing the beauty of the outdoors. He was also a die-hard USC fan, often found cheering for his team. Above all...

Marian Williams

Marian Williams

Mar 22, 2025

Marian Louise Williams, 77, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Florida, she was a daughter of the late Wendell Lawrence Deer and Thelma Warren Deer. Marian retired from Savannah Wire Company and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death...

Dawn Tinsley

Dawn Tinsley

Mar 21, 2025

Dawn Michele Tinsley, 52, of Chappells, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. Born in Greer, she was a daughter of Samuel Phillip Tinsley and Bobbie Jean Dillard Tinsley. A graduate of Riverside High School Class of 1991, Dawn worked as an Assistant Manager in several well-known retail establishments, including Tractor Supply, Michaels, Lowe's, and Family Dentistry. Her strong work ethic...

Mike Velez

Mike Velez

Mar 21, 2025

Michael "Mike" L. Velez, 57, of Greenwood, husband of Ginny Corley Velez, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on August 2, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son of the late Agustin and Celia Bracero Velez. Mike was the proud owner of Carolina Fireside, dedicated to providing exceptional service in the gas log industry....

James Edward Hardy

James Edward Hardy

Mar 20, 2025

James Edward Hardy, 63, longtime resident of the Coastal Center in Ladson, SC, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Lowcountry Community Hospice House, Summerville. Born in Abbeville, he was a son of the late Claude Workman Hardy and Clara Elizabeth Childers Hardy. Edward is survived by two brothers, Jennings M. Hardy and Danny Lee Hardy, both of Greenwood. A private...

Tanner Price

Tanner Price

Mar 20, 2025

Tanner Lee Price, 18, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Roy Price, Jr. and Leather Rushton Ice. He worked construction and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Surviving in addition to his parents are his sisters, Leah Price and Caitlyn Taylor; paternal grandparents, Roy Price, Sr. and Monika...

Earl Gary Brewster

Earl Gary Brewster

Mar 20, 2025

Earl Gary Brewster, 71, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Charles Edward Brewster and Mary Virginia Boles Brewster. Earl was formerly employed with Bilo and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by siblings, Charles Brewster and Frances Gault. Surviving are his children,...

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...