Obituaries
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...
Jewell Kelly
Feb 7, 2025
Jewell Lee Kelly, 83, of Greenwood, husband of Beverly Kelly, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Byers Kelly. Jewell proudly served in the United States Navy, and he led a life filled with family and laughter. After his military service, he dedicated his career as a...
Chris Mclane
Feb 6, 2025
Christopher Giles McLane, 61, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home. Born in Concord, NC, he was the son of the late Giles Donald and Linda Beam McLane. Chris was a 1982 graduate of Ninety Six High School and attended Lander College and Piedmont Technical College. He was formerly employed by Ninety Six Piggly Wiggly for 15 years and...
David Owens
Feb 6, 2025
David Junior Owens, 66, of Ninety Six, husband of Teresa Ford Owens, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Elton, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl Junior Owens and Julia Trail Owens. David was a hard worker throughout his life and worked as a grader in the construction business for many years. He...
James Sheppard
Feb 6, 2025
James Vernon Sheppard, 72, of Hodges, husband of Natalie "Sissie" Simpson Sheppard, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Vernon Sheppard and Mary Lou Hall Powell and son-in-law to Vangie & Jim Roark and the late Nathan Simpson, Jr. and Pat Powell. James proudly dedicated over 40 years...
Nancy Kay
Feb 4, 2025
Nancy A. Kay, resident of Ninety Six, SC previously of James Island, SC passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born January 9, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Howard Franklin Kay and Mary Nell Vanadore Kay Hodge. She was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and The College of Charleston. Nancy had a...
Robert "Bobby" Pittavino
Feb 3, 2025
Robert "Bobby" R. Pittavino, II was born on Labor Day, September 7, 1970, at Lajes Field Airforce Base in Azores Portugal. On the evening of February 3, 2025, at the age of 54, the lord in his infinite wisdom, grace, love and mercy called him home. He was the son of Robert R. Pittavino and Roberta Elizabeth Mixson Pittavino Kohli....
Patrick H. Pruitt
Feb 3, 2025
Patrick Henry Pruitt, Jr, of Cross Hill, husband of Karen Ann Allen Pruitt, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Charlotte, NC on July 10, 1944, raised in Belton, SC, he was the son of the late Patrick Henry Pruitt, Sr. and Mildred Roberts Pruitt. A devoted husband, Patrick married the love of his life,...
Samuel "Tom" Coates Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
Samuel Thomas "Tom" Coates, Jr. 52, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at his home. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Samuel Thomas Coates, Sr. and Rebecca Long Farmer. Tom worked as a Control Room Operator at Ascend for many years. He loved watching NASCAR races, fishing, and pulling for the Carolina...
Candace Clark Smith
Jan 31, 2025
The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy on behalf of the local friends & family of Ms. Smith. On behalf of the Harley Funeral Home family our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family. Candace Lynn Clark Foder Smith, 53, of Hickory, NC, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home. Born in Westminster, CA, she...
Paul Hudgens Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Paul Nolan Hudgens Jr, 73, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, January 31st,2025, at Self Regional Hospital. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Paul Nolan Hudgens Sr and Dorothy Swingle Hudgens. Nolan lived a life marked by extraordinary intellect, a generous spirit, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. He resided in Greenwood, South Carolina,...
Harold Doolittle
Jan 30, 2025
Harold Edward Doolittle, 86, of Greenwood, husband of Alice Shepard Doolittle, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home. Born in South Carolina, he was the son of the late Edward Doolittle and Cleo Stewart Whitt. Harold retired from Greenwood Mills after working 40 years and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. His strong work ethic and...
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