Obituaries

Lloyd Elsea

Lloyd Elsea

Nov 11, 2024

Lloyd Leon Elsea, 90, of Greenwood, widower of Linda Jo Garner Elsea, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Airmont, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Lacey Elsea and Marthie Cunningham Elsea. Lloyd retired from Greenwood Landscaping and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He is survived by his...

Bonnie P Hilliard

Bonnie P Hilliard

Nov 10, 2024

Bonnie Brooks Palmer Hilliard, 88, of Greenwood, twice married first to the late Roger Mack Palmer and second to the late Kenneth Ray Hilliard, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Bolt, West Virginia, on October 13, 1936, she was a daughter of the late John Jacob Brooks and Pansy...

Bill Cary

Bill Cary

Nov 8, 2024

William Travis "Bill" Cary, Jr., 78, of Ninety Six, husband of Judy Ferguson Cary, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, AL, Bill was a son of the late William Travis Cary, Sr. and Hazel Moseley Cary. He was a 1974 graduate of Lander College, where he received a degree in Business with an...

Alice Voiselle

Alice Voiselle

Nov 8, 2024

Alice Hackett Voiselle, 94, widow of George W. Voiselle, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at NHC Greenwood. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Janie Hackett. Alice was a member of Ninety Six Pentecostal Holiness Church and First Assembly of God in Greenwood. She attended Charazanne Beauty College and was employed by Ninety Six...

Vickie Rice

Vickie Rice

Nov 7, 2024

Vickie Lynn Rice, 69, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 69. She cherished spending time with her family, especially during holidays and family gatherings. An avid reader and a talented cook in her younger years and found joy in helping others in any way she could. Vickie dedicated herself...

William Forrest Upchurch

William Forrest Upchurch

Nov 6, 2024

William Forrest Upchurch, better known as Forrest, was called home by his heavenly father on November 6, 2024. Forrest was a beloved husband, son, grandson and brother. He was born in North Myrtle Beach, SC and attended North Myrtle Beach High School. He served in the United States Marine Corp and had a career with Thyssenkrupp as senior team lead....

Teresa Price

Teresa Price

Nov 4, 2024

Teresa Ann O'Dell Price, 54, of Ninety Six, died on November 4, 2024. Born on March 30, 1970, in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of Betty Sue Bunton Horne and the late Robert Louis O'Dell. She was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and attended Piedmont Technical College. With a knack for versatility and a strong work ethic,...

Shirley Motte

Shirley Motte

Nov 3, 2024

Shirley Clem Motte, of Greenwood, widow of Wilburn Lee "Preacher" Motte, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Myra Horne Clem. Shirley retired from Greenwood Mills and adored flowers and gospel music. She was a friend to all, young and old, and her warm and welcoming...

Tommy Rowland

Tommy Rowland

Oct 31, 2024

Thomas Robert "Tommy" Rowland, 81, of Greenwood, widower of Carolyn Lindler Rowland, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born in Newberry, he was a son of the late Thomas Robert Rowland and Ida Louise Attaway. Tommy was a passionate collector, with a particular fondness for junk, old cars, and guns. He found joy in riding around and spending time with...

Juanita Wilson

Juanita Wilson

Oct 31, 2024

Juanita M. Wilson of Ninety Six, SC., widow of Ollie Gene Wilson of Prattville, Alabama died October 31, 2024. Born August 25, 1934, in Union, SC, she was a daughter of the late John "Buck" and Bertha Gonce Morris. Juanita was an Instructor in Cosmetology and also was the original owner of The Magic Mirror Beauty Shop in Ninety Six....

Jimmy Ward

Jimmy Ward

Oct 30, 2024

James Arthur "Jimmy" Ward, 81, of Greenwood, took his final trip home on October 30, 2024. Jimmy was an avid truck driver for over 40 years and previously owned and operated Ward's Trucking. He was a lover of all things NASCAR and there wasn't a Sunday in his living room that the race wasn't playing. His world revolved around his...

Will Miller

Will Miller

Oct 27, 2024

William Curtis Miller, 48, of Greenwood, husband of Lydia Richey Miller, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Lynn Cook Devore (Ernest) and the late Danny Miller. He worked as a chef in many different restaurants in the Charleston area with the last being Home Team B.B.Q. Will...

Thelma Kinard

Thelma Kinard

Oct 27, 2024

Thelma Prater Kinard, 87, of 7925 Fruit Hill Road, Ninety Six, widow of Andrew John Kinard, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Marshall Prater and Lillie Mae Fitzgerald Prater. She found joy in fishing, often embarking on journeys to her favorite spots, where she...

Donnie Ridlehuber

Donnie Ridlehuber

Oct 24, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Owen Ridlehuber, 45, of Greenwood, husband of Sarah Ridlehuber, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Debra Abercrombie Brown and the late Ernest "Ernie" Ridlehuber, III. Donnie was employed with Ascend as a team leader and was an outdoorsman at heart, finding solace in the woods, during hikes, and while fishing....

Judy Lamar

Judy Lamar

Oct 24, 2024

Judy Ann Palmer Lamar, 79, of Greenwood, widow of Richard "Dick" Lamar, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Grace Vaughn, formerly of Simpsonville. Judy dedicated her life to making a positive impact on those around her. As a dedicated commercial and residential agent in...

Jeremy Schultz

Jeremy Schultz

Oct 22, 2024

Jeremy Louis Schultz, Sr., 41, of Greenwood, husband of Stacy Lipe Schultz, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Susan Paulette Lawrence Brown and the late Jerry Louis Schultz. Jeremy enjoyed fishing with his brother-in-law and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in...

Annie Pracht

Annie Pracht

Oct 22, 2024

Annie Robinson Wood Pracht, 92, of Columbia, widow of Joseph Michael Pracht, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born in York, SC, she was the seventh of nine children to the late Thomas and Jessie Howell Robinson. In 1960, Annie and her family relocated to Ninety Six, SC, where she worked for the Greenwood County Tax office until her retirement...

Roger Melton Helms

Roger Melton Helms

Oct 21, 2024

Roger Melton Helms, 82, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Elaine King Helms, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at NHC of Greenwood. Born on July 3, 1942, in Belmont, NC, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Helms and Bernice Carter Helms. Roger was a proud US Air Force Veteran and continued his service as a Major...

Louise Tumblin

Louise Tumblin

Oct 21, 2024

Louise Roach Tumblin, 69, of Greenwood, wife of Roger Dale Tumblin, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Frances Fuller Roach. She retired from Greenwood School District 51 after driving a school bus for many years and was a member of Fellowship Baptist...

Pat Burton

Pat Burton

Oct 17, 2024

Mary "Pat" Patricia Mulkey Burton, 87, of Greenwood, wife of Jack Burton, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Piedmont, SC, she was a daughter of the late James and Eunice Thompson Mulkey. Pat worked as a registered nurse on the pediatric floor at Self Memorial Hospital for many years until...