Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rita Creasman
Dec 16, 2024
Rita Marie Kirby Creasman, 78, of Greenwood, widow of Donald Eugene Creasman, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. Born on November 15, 1946, in Union, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Daniel Kirby and Ruth Novella Stepp Kirby. Rita was a graduate of Lander University and dedicated her career as a medical technician and blood bank...
Betty Mccoy Powell
Dec 15, 2024
Betty McCoy Powell, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. Betty was born on November 14, 1936, in Anderson, SC, but soon moved to Ware Shoals as one of 8 siblings and the eldest daughter. She was a member of the Ware Shoals High School class of 1955. She was married to...
Lavern Wood
Dec 15, 2024
Betty "Lavern" Miller Wood, age 87, of Greenwood, widow of Jimmy Franklin Wood, Sr., passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on August 23, 1937, in Georgia, she was one of twenty-one children to the late James Olin Miller and Pauline Edna Mooney Miller. Lavern was a loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister, and cherished friend. She embraced her role as...
Wanda Faye Jones
Dec 13, 2024
Wanda Faye Blakley Jones, 61, of Greenwood, beloved wife of Tim Jones, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of James and Lena Mae Blakley. Wanda owned and operated her own cleaning business, serving her clients with pride and integrity. Her strong work ethic was matched only by her commitment to...
Dot Whatley
Dec 11, 2024
Dot McManus Whatley, 81 of Cayce, wife of J.B. Whatley, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after many years of battling Alzheimer's. Born on September 21, 1943, in McCormick, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Maxie McManus, Sr. and Jessie Bowick McManus. Dot graduated from Greenwood High School Class of 1961 and began working with State Bank and...
Amy Ward
Dec 10, 2024
Amy Haddon Ward, 52, of Abbeville, wife of Shane Ward, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Spartanburg on October 31, 1972, Amy was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and strength. Amy lovingly served as a Respiratory Therapist and Manager at AnMed Medical Center, where her compassion and dedication...
Vic Barrett
Dec 9, 2024
Victor "Vic" Dale Barrett, also known as Pop Pop, 64, of Greenwood, husband of Melanie Cochran Barrett, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Commerce, GA he was a son of the late Othell Verdel and Mavis Gladine Beck Barrett. Vic led a life rich with adventure, love, and dedication. He...
Kenneth Youngblood
Dec 9, 2024
Kenneth Alton Youngblood, 83, of Greenwood, husband of Sharon Youngblood, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home. He was born 15 September 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Lavonne Daring and Jack Wade. Formerly raised by grandparents, Edgar and Betty Youngblood in Oklahoma, he worked on a farm and excelled at sports as a youth. When of age, he...
Donny Justus
Dec 8, 2024
Charles Donald "Donny" Justus, Jr., 78, of Grand Harbor, died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Hendersonville, NC, he was a son of the late Charles Donald Justus, Sr. and Margaret Ham Justus. Donny was a 1965 graduate of Hendersonville High School and attended the University of North Carolina, Asheville. He served in the NC...
Janet Haeger
Dec 8, 2024
Janet Marcia Lee Haeger, aged 76, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born on April 13, 1948, in Staten Island, New York to the late George and Josephine Lee. She was a devoted educator, earning her bachelor's degree and dedicating herself to teaching at a private Christian school in Chicago, IL. Her love for Early American History was matched...
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