Obituaries

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...

Duane Harrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...