Obituaries
Duane Harrison
Feb 26, 2025
Roy Duane Harrison, 64, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Kenneth Roy and Elaine Bonds Harrison. Duane was employed by Southern Metal Works. His favorite things were his truck and watching forensic shows. He loved playing on his computer. Duane is survived by his companion, Renee Rice; stepdaughter,...
Randy Dodgen
Feb 25, 2025
Thomas R. Dodgen "Randy", 78, resident of Highway 25 South, husband of Judy Dodgen passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born in Greenwood on May 4, 1946, he was a son of the late Hilton and Evelyn Dodgen. Randy worked at Hi-Do Service Station, started Sundown Cycles, and was the owner and operator of Double D Trucking. Later in life...
Tom Etters
Feb 23, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Henry Etters, of Greenwood, widower of Bonnie Culbertson Etters, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born on June 12, 1947, in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Henry and Nellie Taylor Etters. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1974, a commitment that reflected his dedication and sense...
Ray Murray
Feb 23, 2025
Crosby Ray Murray, 75, of Greenwood, widower of Cathy Sheppard Murray, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Paul and Frances Brown Murray. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and veteran who lived a life of service, love, and dedication. Ray honorably served in the United States...
William Allen
Feb 20, 2025
William Howard Allen, 67, of Saluda, passed away on February 20, 2025, at NHC of Laurens. Born in Orangeburg, SC, he was a son of late Harvey Lester Allen and Patricia Cook Jeffcoat. William was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he earned a degree in gunsmithing. He spent hours working on firearms, a hobby that reflected his meticulous...
Dannie Bearden
Feb 19, 2025
Dannie Carroll Bearden, 77, of Winterville, NC and formerly of Greenwood, widower of Gloria Adams Bearden, died on February 19, 2025. Born in Greenwood, Dannie was the son of the late Henry Grady Bearden, Jr. and Gladys Imogene "Jean" Harbin Bearden. He was a 1965 graduate of Greenwood High School and received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Lander...
Robert Richardson
Feb 14, 2025
Robert Walter Richardson, 85, of Bradley, husband of Linda Rush Richardson, passed away at Greenwood Regional Rehab Hospital. Born on December 19, 1939, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Walter Jones Richardson and Louise Moore Richardson. A proud graduate of the Class of 1959 from Greenwood High School, Robert began his career with WC Wall...
Gerry Lund
Feb 14, 2025
Gerald "Gerry/Hook" Lund, 55, of Donalds, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2025, due to cardiac complications. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Arthur Carreira and Bernadette Cunha Roderiques. Gerry was a dedicated farmer who embraced the simple joys of life. He spent countless hours on his tractor, tending to his land and found...
Kaden Ward
Feb 13, 2025
Kaden Shawn Ward,18, beloved son, brother, and grandson, who left us too soon on February 13, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Shawna Hinson and the Late Kenneth S. Ward. Kaden was more than just a typical teenager; he was a unique spirit with an unmistakable style, always sporting his favorite fedora. His...
Mike Mobley
Feb 12, 2025
Kenneth Michael "Mike" Mobley, 66, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the Late Kenneth N Mobley, and Wyladene C Mobley. Mike was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended Spartanburg Methodist, later transferring to Lander University. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He...
Linda Starnes Chapman
Feb 12, 2025
Linda Starnes Chapman, 75, of Greenwood, died Wednesday , February 12th, 2025 at her home. Born in Greenwood SC, she was the daughter of the Late Marion Starnes, and Lela D Starnes. Linda was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. Linda spent over 40 years as a specialist at Solutia, forging lifelong friendships and leaving a lasting impact on her...
Roy O'Leary
Feb 11, 2025
Roy O'Leary, 77, of Greenwood, widower of Virginia "Ginny" Schels O'Leary, passed away just shy of his 78th birthday on February 11, 2025 at Emerald Gardens. Born on February 14, 1947, in London, England, he was a son of the late Matthew and Penelope O'Leary. Roy's adventurous spirit led him to explore the world through his work as a machinist...
Jackie Richardson
Feb 10, 2025
Jackie Louise Richardson, 74, of Bennettsville, widow of Floyd Richardson, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Kannapolis, NC, she was the daughter of the late Coy and Louise Summerford Preston. Jackie was a graduate of Clio High School and was known for her incredible crafting skills; she had a passion for baking, making quilts, blankets, and handmade hats...
Lillian Taylor
Feb 10, 2025
Lillian Manley Taylor, 92, of 1028 Sulphur Spring Road, Waterloo, SC 29384, widow of Eddie Lee Taylor, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Gladys Manley. Lillian retired from Self Regional Medical Center as a nurse's aide and was a member of Shade Tree...
Loni Poat
Feb 10, 2025
Carol "Loni" Hill Poat, 79, of Greenwood, wife of Tony Poat, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Worleytown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Rhueanna Mason Hill. Loni received her master's degree in social science from Florida State University. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church,...
Don Bracken
Feb 10, 2025
Donald Edward Bracken, 87, of Chappells and formerly of Summerville, husband of Gayl Scherb Bracken, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Franklin, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Jefferson Bracken and Virginia Hile Bracken. Don served his country honorably for 20 years in the United States Navy, where he excelled in the submarine service as...
Janice Jackson
Feb 10, 2025
Janice Diane Jackson, 75, died Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Herman Evans and Thelma Hazel Pearson Ouzts. Janice attended Lander College and received her Master's degree in Botany from the University of South Carolina. She taught biology at Piedmont Technical College's Nursing program. She attended Emerald Baptist Church. Janice was preceded...
Rex Reece
Feb 10, 2025
Rex Randall Reece, 60, of Donalds, husband of Allison Smith Reece, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born on December 14, 1964, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late George W. and Hazel Lindley Reece. Rex was a U S Navy veteran and Operations Manager with Goodwin Group Holdings, where he dedicated many years to the...
Roy Whitt Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Roy Franklin Whitt, Sr., 93, formerly of Hillcrest Drive, Greenwood, husband of Mary Frances Crowe Whitt, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Townville, he was a son of the late Cooley Whitt and Viola Dixon Whitt. Roy was a US Navy veteran having served on the USS Bryce Canyon during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Greenwood Mills...
Ernestine Simmons
Feb 8, 2025
Sarah Ernestine Hazel Simmons, 84, of Greenwood, widow of Olin David Simmons, Sr., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at NHC of Greenwood. Born on August 19, 1940 in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Cliffton Hazel and Sara Smith Hazel. A beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Ernestine cherished her family above all else. Each of them...
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