Obituaries

Janice Herring

Janice Herring

Jul 18, 2024

Janice Matthews Herring, 81, of Greenwood, widow of Harry Whitner Herring, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Janice was a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated matriarch. Born on October 25, 1942, in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry "Chug" Matthews and Ethel Bradford Matthews. Janice owned and operated her...

Eunice Massey

Eunice Massey

Jul 17, 2024

Eunice Moser Massey, 86, resident of Hunters Creek, wife of Ronald "Ron" Massey, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on April 12, 1938, in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Dessie Mae Moser. Eunice was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Daughn's Business College...

Ray Corley

Ray Corley

Jul 17, 2024

George Ray Corley, 75, of Ninety Six, husband of Cindy Mitchell Corley, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024 at his home. Born on February 21, 1949, in Saluda, SC, Ray dedicated his career to automotive repair, first at Corley's Garage in Ninety Six until 2001 and then moved the business to his home shop. His talent and love for cars...

Stanley Davenport

Stanley Davenport

Jul 16, 2024

Stanley "Blue" Davenport,83, widower of Ardelia "Dee" Maffett Davenport, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Ulysses Davenport and Eva Geneva Horne Davenport. Blue was an independent owner-operator truck driver and was a member of the OIDA and AHS He had a deep passion for the open road...

Judith Ferrell

Judith Ferrell

Jul 15, 2024

Judith Darlene Ferrell, 78, of Greenwood passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Cordelia Chapmam Russell. Judith was a homemaker and a member of Woodfields Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Dennis Ferrell of Cross Hill and Tonya Ferrell of Bidwell, Ohio. The family...

Ludvin Hernandez Orozco

Ludvin Hernandez Orozco

Jul 14, 2024

Ludvin Hernandez Orozco, 18, passed away on July 14, 2024 in Greenwood, SC. Born in Guatamala, he was a son of Moises Hernandez and Edna Floyd Orozco. Along with his parents, he is survived by brother, Enrique Hernandez; sister, Claribel Hernandez; and family members, Pedro, Edgar, and Rodrigo Hernandez, and Artemio Cabrera. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July...

Jayden Keith Gregory

Jayden Keith Gregory

Jul 12, 2024

Jayden Keith Gregory, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 12, 2024, at the age of 21. He was born on April 16, 2003, in Greenwood, SC, and most recently resided in Antreville, SC. Jayden had a zest for life that was infectious. Despite facing numerous challenges from an early age, including a cardiac arrest at just five...

Kevin Cumley

Kevin Cumley

Jul 11, 2024

Kevin Kenneth Cumley, 54, of Cross Hill, husband of Georgette J. Cumley, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. Growing up in "cowboy country" Wray, CO, Kevin relocated from Colorado to Cross Hill, SC, in 2022, following his heart to live on the serene shores of a lake, fulfilling his long-standing dream. A man of action, Kevin was...

Chip French

Chip French

Jul 9, 2024

Herbert Winfield "Chip" French, III, 65, of Bluffton, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his home. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late Herbert Winfield "Herb" French, Jr. and Phyllis Nadene Underwood French. Chip was a proud graduate of Lander College and a member of Pi Kappa Phi – Gamma Rho Alumni Chapter, showcasing his...

Chip Duncan Jr

Chip Duncan Jr

Jul 8, 2024

Lucius Caldwell "Chip" Duncan Jr. passed away on July 8, 2024, in Greenwood, SC, at the age of 83. Born on September 24, 1940, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Lucius Caldwell Duncan, Sr. and Evelyn Mattie Belle Overstreet Duncan. Chip was a man of many talents and trades. From working as a supervisor at Arby's...

Myrlon Smith

Myrlon Smith

Jul 6, 2024

Myrlon Jean Dorn Smith, 81,of Greenwood, wife of Charles "Charlie" Smith, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home. Born on February 11, 1943, in Edgefield, SC, she was a daughter of the late Whitty Dorn and Nella Taft Dorn. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Myrlon shared a deep bond with her loved cat,...

Therrell A. Douglas

Therrell A. Douglas

Jul 5, 2024

Therrell A. Douglas, 81, of Greenwood, passed away on July 5, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on June 25, 1943, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Walter and Sallie Winn Douglas. Therrell was a proud Army National Guard veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, Therrell found joy in...

Christine Proctor

Christine Proctor

Jul 3, 2024

Christine Craven Proctor, 90, of Cross Hill, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Magnolia Manor. Born in Chappells, she was a daughter of the late Martin Luther Craven and Myrtle Craven. Christine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. Her loving nature and great faith in the Lord were trademarks of her...

Sue Thompson

Sue Thompson

Jun 30, 2024

Sue Yeargin Thompson, of Waterloo, widow of James "Jimmy" Thompson, Jr., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Bertie Lowe Yeargin. Sue was an athlete and had a passion for tennis, frequently playing with the country club team and volunteering at the Festival of Flowers Tennis...

Bob Dietel

Bob Dietel

Jun 30, 2024

Robert "Bob" F. Dietel,74, peacefully left this world on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home in Ninety Six, SC. Born on March 6, 1950, in Malden, MA, he was a son of the late Martin and Virginia Rein Dietel. Bob was a proud veteran of the Army and of the Lutheran faith. Bob, known to many as a dedicated...

Grace Titus

Grace Titus

Jun 28, 2024

Grace Maxson Titus, 80, of Mountville, widow of John Titus, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Shinglehouse, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Fern Dickerson Maxson. Grace dedicated her life to the medical field, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Self Memorial Hospital. Her commitment to helping others...

Georgia Kelton

Georgia Kelton

Jun 24, 2024

Georgia Mae Jorgenson Britton Kelton, 89, of Chappells, widow of George Kelton and Lester L. Britton, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Spring Valley, WI she was a daughter of the late Peter and Freida Wilson Jorgenson. Georgia was a cross-country trucker with her first husband, Lester. Some of her...

Ricky Mccary

Ricky Mccary

Jun 24, 2024

Bennie Richard "Ricky" McCary, 69, formerly of Ninety Six, SC passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at his home in Greenwood. Ricky, a beloved husband, dad, papa, and brother, was a son of the late Bennie Francis McCary and Cedelia Parker Rosinsky. He was a kind man, a friend to many, and loved his family dearly. Ricky was a retiree...

Shelton "Bill" Cromer

Shelton "Bill" Cromer

Jun 24, 2024

Shelton "Bill" Cromer, 88, formerly of Ninety Six, widower of Clara Bennett Cromer, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Wesley Commons. Born on April 24, 1936, in Saluda, he was a son of the late James William Cromer and Dolly Miller Cromer. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a 59 year member of the Eureka Lodge...

Dorthey "Dot" Guitreau

Dorthey "Dot" Guitreau

Jun 20, 2024

Dorthey "Dot" Minsker Guitreau, 79, resident of Ashley Square, widow of Curtis J. Guitreau, Jr, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI on December 17, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Joseph N. Minsker and Althea Mae Clanton Parent. Dot was a force to be reckoned with – known for her fiery spirit and outspoken...