Obituaries

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...

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...