Obituaries

Teresa Tullis

Teresa Tullis

Jan 15, 2025

Teresa Ann McCarty Tullis, 64, of Abbeville, wife of Lonzo Tullis, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home. Born in Waterloo, she was the daughter of the late Carol McCarty and Janice Bell McCarty. Teresa dedicated 25 years of her life to serving as a dispatcher with the South Carolina Highway Patrol until her retirement. She will be...

Darlene Roberts

Darlene Roberts

Jan 15, 2025

Nesbeth Darlene Roberts, 86, resident of NHC Greenwood, widow of Franklin Theodore Roberts, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Self Regional Hospital. Born in Ninety Six on October 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Tommie Pitts Leopard and Ellie Ruby Yeargin Leopard. Darlene was known for her many passions, including gardening, cooking, sewing, and crafting-activities she...

Mitzie Robinette

Mitzie Robinette

Jan 12, 2025

Mitzie Elizabeth DeHart Robinette, 79, devoted wife of Theodore D. Robinette, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home in Ninety Six, SC. Born April 15, 1945, in Beaver Dam, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Vera Mae Jackson DeHart. There, she was a long cherished member of Brown's View United Methodist Church. She...

Wayne Still

Wayne Still

Jan 10, 2025

Robert Wayne Still, 73, of Greenwood, husband of Janet Harris Still, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home after a long illness. Born in Greenwood SC, he was the son of the late Edward "Jack" Fuller Still and Margaret Rhodes Still. Wayne was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College, a US Army National Guard veteran, retired maintenance technician...

Mike Waters

Mike Waters

Jan 10, 2025

Charles Michael "Mike" Waters, 53, of Greenwood, SC, entered through heaven's gates on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on October 21, 1971, at Self Memorial Hospital to the late Angela Bell Dorn and Dennis Waters (Rynda). Mike was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend. His passing leaves an unfillable void in the hearts of those who knew him,...

Patricia Hunt

Patricia Hunt

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Silcox Hunt, 77, formerly of 115 Kirby Drive, Ninety Six, widow of Clifton C. Hunt, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Oaks at Greenwood. Born in Palatka, FL, she was a daughter of the late Ernie DeLeon Silcox and Julia Mae Terry Hughes. Pat treasured her family and was always there for them. She embraced...

Donna Wham

Donna Wham

Jan 4, 2025

Donna Maria Moore Wham, 67, of Greenwood, widow of James Wham, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on July 10, 1957, in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Edward Moore, Sr. and Betty Brown Moore. She was a simple lady with a heart full of love. A skilled...

Carolyn Hurlstone

Carolyn Hurlstone

Jan 4, 2025

Carolyn Riser Rhodes Hurlstone, a resident of Greenwood, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at NHC Greenwood Skilled Nursing Facility. Carolyn is survived by her sons, Olin Eugene Rhodes, Jr. and Mark Wellington Rhodes, as well as her daughter-in-law, Katherine Shugant Rhodes. Carolyn was born in Waterloo, SC on February 21, 1939, daughter of Mildred Allie Fennel Riser...

Peyton Kenley Bishop

Peyton Kenley Bishop

Jan 4, 2025

Peyton Kenley Bishop, our beautiful baby girl, was welcomed into the world on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, and left our arms too soon. Though her life was short, she filled our hearts with love and brought joy to our family. She will always be remembered and loved. She may have only been with us for a short time, but her...

Alma Holden

Alma Holden

Jan 2, 2025

Alma Earle Land Holden, 82, of Ninety Six, widow of Samuel Charles Holden, Sr., died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Bragg, NC, she was a daughter of the late Emanuiel Edward and Alma Valean Williams Land. Alma's enduring spirit and creativity radiated through her countless contributions to her family and community, leaving an...

Lawrence French Jr.

Lawrence French Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Lawrence Francis French Jr.,79, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2025, at his home in Ninety Six, South Carolina. Born on September 2, 1945, in Walpole, New Hampshire, Lawrence lived a full life marked by hard work, love for family, and deep appreciation for the great outdoors. He was a true family man, finding immeasurable...

Helen Catherine Lewis

Helen Catherine Lewis

Jan 1, 2025

Helen Catherine Lewis, 74, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her home. Born on April 29, 1950, in Abbeville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Louis Davis and Joann Catherine Hagood Davis. Cathy's true passion lay in sharing her creativity with others, which she showcased through her cherished gift shop, "Cathy's Gift Shop,"...

Eddie Doolittle

Eddie Doolittle

Dec 31, 2024

Leonard Edward "Eddie" Doolittle, Jr. 69, of Ninety Six, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on June 1, 1955, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Leonard Edward Doolittle, Sr. and Catherine Pardue Doolittle. Eddie was a simple man who embraced life with an adventurous spirit and...

James Warren Hayden

James Warren Hayden

Dec 30, 2024

James Warren Hayden, a devoted husband, father, and friend, peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Talladega, Alabama, he was the son of the late James Henry Hayden and Allie Jo Vice. James was a man of remarkable dedication, who worked his way up to the position of Tooling Engineer at Foundry...

Al Herndon

Al Herndon

Dec 27, 2024

Alvin "Al" Maxie Herndon, Jr., 90, of Greenwood, widower of Barbara Crout Herndon, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Alvin Herndon and Edna Gillespie Herndon Campbell. Al was retired owner of Herndon's Portable Buildings Place and was the former owner of The Furniture House. He was a member of Grace...

Byron Collier

Byron Collier

Dec 25, 2024

Byron Stephen Collier, Sr., 82, of Ninety Six, died Tuesday, December 25, 2024 at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late George Preston "G.P." Collier, Jr. and Doris Evelyn Turner Collier. He was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and retired from the SC Department of Corrections. He was a US Air Force...

Bobby Anders

Bobby Anders

Dec 23, 2024

Bobby Dean Anders, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Robert B. Anders and Sara Katherine Stewart Anders. Bobby was a U S Army veteran and was a highly respected skilled finish carpenter in the Greater Greenwood area,...

Sam Wright

Sam Wright

Dec 21, 2024

On the morning of December 21, 2024, Samuel "Sam" Raymond Wright, age 47, was welcomed through the gates of heaven by his son Caleb, who preceded him in death. Sam leaves behind three children, Adam, Maggie, and Kyleigh Wright and his granddaughter, Paityn to carry on in his absence. Sam is also survived by his loving mother, Trish Wright of...

J.D. Butler

J.D. Butler

Dec 20, 2024

Joseph Dimaggio "J.D." Butler, 83, of Greenwood, widower of Betty Jean Fain Butler, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024. Born in McCormick, he was a son of the late James Oscar Butler and Sudie Wideman Butler. J.D. retired from Greenwood Mills, Mathew Plant and was a member of South Greenwood Assembly. A proud Shriner Mason and former Master Mason of...

Amanda Blackmon

Amanda Blackmon

Dec 17, 2024

Amanda S. Blackmon, 42, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Charles W. "Skip" Haynie, Jr. and Debbie Sue Nelson Haynie. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and exploring antique shops in search of hidden treasures. She had a special place in her heart for gardening, nurturing plants with her green thumb. Amanda's...