Obituaries
Patricia Stargel Gary
Jul 16, 2026
Patricia Stargel Gary of Greenwood, wife of Les Gary, passed away on July 16, 2026 at her home.
Born in Greenville she was a daughter of the late Joe Stargel and Lois Lorene Gunter.
Pat was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was caring for those she loved. She shared a deep and abiding love with her...
Jimmy Haynes
Jul 14, 2026
Jimmy Haynes, 79, of Ninety Six, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Greenville, SC.
Born in Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of the late James Edmond and Frances Wilbanks Haynes.
Jimmy was a self-taught auto mechanic with a love for Ford antique cars. He was a former member of Rock-N-Roll Cruisers. Whether he was repairing a friend's car or tinkering...
Helen Ruth Hawkins
Jul 13, 2026
Helen Ruth Hastings Hawkins,79, of Greenwood, wife of Joe Michael Hawkins, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born on February 6, 1947, Helen was the daughter of the late Clyde Richardson Hastings and Ruby Christine O’Kelley Hastings.
Throughout her life, Helen had a caring heart and dedicated herself to helping others as a caregiver. She was known for her compassion, gentle spirit,...
L. Ruple Harley, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
L. Ruple Harley, Jr., 82, of Ninety Six, husband of Karen Lopiano Harley, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on April 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Lamar Ruple Harley, Sr. and Billie Davis Harley. In 1946, his family moved to Greenwood when his father purchased Ellis Funeral Home, beginning a legacy that...
Effie Sue Bodie
Jul 11, 2026
Sue Franklin Bodie, 90, resident of NHC Laurens, widow of James Harold Bodie, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born on August 6, 1935 in Saluda, she was a daughter of the late Milledge Bowman Franklin and Mattie Rodgers Franklin. Effie Sue Bodie proudly served as the self-appointed nursing home comedian and chief complainer; titles she wore with absolute honor. A...
Geoffrey Tanner Owen
Jul 11, 2026
Geoffrey Tanner Owen, born December 22, 1996, in Greenwood, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Tanner’s passing is a profound loss to his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched during his nearly 30 years.
Tanner was the beloved son and nephew of Trina Moore Owen and Shanon Moore Young, who supported him unfailingly...
Dorothy Elaine Johnson
Jul 11, 2026
Dorothy Elaine Smith Johnson, 76, of Greenwood, wife of William Henry Johnson, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
Born on August 26, 1949 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Arthur A. Smith and Annie Mae Anderson Smith. Dorothy was a woman defined by her faith, her dedication, and the immense...
James Marvin Cox
Jul 9, 2026
James Marvin "Marvin" Cox, age 81, of Greenwood, South Carolina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, on February 7, 1945, Marvin lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humble service, and deep love for his family and community. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Godfrey Cox,...
Clinton Luther Clayborn
Jul 8, 2026
Clinton "Clint" Luther Clayborn, 87, of Greenwood, husband of Sylvia Marie Mullard Clayborn, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
Born on June 24, 1939 in Stearns, KY, he was the son of the late Elam Clayborn and Edna Duncan Clayborn. For 64 remarkable years, Clint was married to his beloved wife, Sylvia. Their...
Mary Ellen Hilley
Jul 7, 2026
Mary Ellen Hilley, lovingly known as Mamie, was born November 9, 1940, in Greenwood, SC to the late Eddie Lewis Lawton, Sr., and Marion Davis Lawton. She married the love of her life the late Michael "Mike" E Hilley in 1958. It breaks the families' heart to announce her passing occurred on July 7, 2026.
Mary was a true believer Christ...
Diane Lewis
Jul 6, 2026
Janie Diane Faulkner Lewis, 76, widow of Vernon Wayne Lewis, her husband of 58 years, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Greenwood, September 3, 1949, she was the tenth of fifteen children born to Lindsey Carlisle "Cap" and Charity Johnson "Panmama" Faulkner. On June 2, 1967, Diane graduated Greenwood High School at...
Paul Edward Doyle
Jul 5, 2026
Paul Doyle, 78, of McCormick, husband of Ginger Doyle, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Hospice House in Greenwood.
Born in Charleroi, PA on May 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Carl Doyle and Virginia R. Doyle.
After a successful career in high-tech sales, Paul chose to retire and follow a deeper calling, earning a Master’s Degree in Special...
Charles Mackey McCall
Jul 5, 2026
Charles “Mackey” McCall, 63, of Ninety Six, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at his home.
Born in Greenwood on August 8, 1962 he was the son of the late Charles Lloyd McCall and JoAnn Hendrix McCall.
He was a former firefighter for the Ninety Six Fire Department and a member of Temple Baptist Church. More than anything else, Mackey loved spending...
John Cox, Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
John Linwood Cox, Jr., 78, of Greenwood, husband of Carolyn Ann Dixon Cox, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home.
Born on June 25, 1948 in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late John Linwood Cox, Sr. and Bernice Knight Cox.
John’s life was firmly rooted in his faith and his devotion to his family. He was a...
Timothy Allen Summey
Jul 2, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Allen Summey, 70, of Greenwood, husband of Sylvia "Delores" Waites Summey, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born on September 1, 1955 in Pickens, SC, he was a son of the late Shala "Dink" Wells Summey, Jr. and Dorothy Sheppard Summey.
A master of many trades, Tim spent his life building both structures and lasting...
Beverly Turner
Jul 1, 2026
Beverly Yvonne Turner, 74, of Ninety Six, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Saluda Nursing Home.
Born on May 9, 1952 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Albert Olin Turner Jr. and Sarah Rebecca Watson Turner.
Beverly received her bachelor's degree in education from Lander University. After graduation Beverly went on to be a science teacher at Edgewood...
Mattie Lou Strickland
Jun 30, 2026
Mattie Lou Strickland, 87, formerly of Ninety Six, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at NHC of Clinton.
Born on March 1, 1939 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Boyd Strickland and Helen Faulkner Strickland. She spent her career as a weaver at Greenwood Mills Sloan Plant until retirement.
Mattie Lou had an adventurous spirit and found joy...
Hunter Wilson
Jun 27, 2026
Hunter Wilson, 29, resident of Ninety Six, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1996, in Greenwood, he was a son of Jenny Lind McCord Boggs, Scott Boggs and James Allen Wilson. Hunter was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended Piedmont Technical College pursuing a certificate in mechatronics. He was employed by ATS as a Maintenance...
Lamar Loggins
Jun 26, 2026
Kenneth Lamar Loggins, 78, of Honea Path, beloved husband of Judy Ann Loggins, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home.
Born in Honea Path, he was a son of the late Howard and Lois Marie Loggins. Lamar formerly worked at Greenwood Mills and retired from Duke Power. He was a member of Crossroad Fellowship Church. Lamar was...
Jennie Lee Jackson Hix
Jun 24, 2026
Jennie Lee Jackson Hix, 67, wife and soulmate of Ronald Henry Hix, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 while vacationing at her favorite place, Topsail Island, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jennie was born in Dunn, NC, and spent her childhood there before completing her senior year at Greenwood High School. She met her beloved husband, Ronald, while working...
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