Obituaries

Benji Burnette Iii

Benji Burnette Iii

Jul 31, 2024

Benjamin Harvey Burnette, III, 73, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Benjamin Harvey Burnette, Jr. and Liller "Lois" Powell Burnette. Benji enjoyed the beach and mountains, drinking coffee, Coca-Cola or Pepsi, No. 2 pencils and watching many different comedy T.V. shows. He loved to laugh...

Lavenia Young

Lavenia Young

Jul 31, 2024

Marilyn Lavenia T. Young, 70, of Greenwood, wife of Jerry Young, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Mae Son Turner. Lavenia was known for her passion for crafting, her love for the beach and mountains, and most of all, for cherishing time spent with her...

Dean Carter

Dean Carter

Jul 30, 2024

Dean Jack Carter, 69, of Greenville, formerly of Greenwood passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in LA County, CA, he was the son of the late Jack LeClare Carter and Venera Carson Carter. He was preceded in death by a son, David Carter. Surviving are a son, Jason Carter (Selena); and five grandchildren. Services will be private.

Peggy Burroughs

Peggy Burroughs

Jul 30, 2024

Peggy Thompson Burroughs, 89, of Greenwood, widow of Thomas Hope Burroughs, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Lexington, VA, she was a daughter of the late Stacy Leon Thompson and Lillian Jenkins Thompson. A loving and vibrant soul and devoted friend to many, Peggy was the life of every gathering, known for her...

David Jones

David Jones

Jul 29, 2024

David Earl Jones, 81, of Hodges, husband of Deborah Jones, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Russell Earl Jones and Norma Therron Merz Jones. David was a U. S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient for his bravery...

Amy Evans

Amy Evans

Jul 28, 2024

Amy Michelle Evans, 46, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Anthony and Kathy Able Worthington. Amy enjoyed art, listening to music, especially Pearl Jam and loved her dogs. Surviving in addition to her parents are her son, Trey Adams; sister, Ashley Dawn Worthington; and grandchildren, Moriah Adams...

Honorable Judge Gordon E. Havey

Honorable Judge Gordon E. Havey

Jul 27, 2024

The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the local friends and family of Honorable Havey. Honorable Judge Gordon "Gordy" E. Havey passed away of natural causes on July 27, 2024 at the young age of 97. He was the widower of Phyllis A. Havey. Born in Detroit Michigan, he retired to Pine Island Florida, with his last...

Tyrone Goodman

Tyrone Goodman

Jul 24, 2024

William Tyrone Goodman, 65, of Greenwood, husband of Sharee Davis, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Jean Terry Goodman and the late Jesse Goodman. Tyrone was previously employed with Greenwood Mills and attended Faith Home Chapel. In addition to his mother, Jean and wife, Sharee he is survived by...

Rollyn Smith

Rollyn Smith

Jul 24, 2024

Rollyn Jean Cowan Smith, 66, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of J. D. Butler and the late Betty Jean Fain Butler. Rollyn enjoyed camping and being outdoors in her younger years. More recently, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild, Nolan. She had a...

Grace Chambers

Grace Chambers

Jul 20, 2024

Grace Chambers, age 92, passed away on July 20, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1931, in Chester, GA to the late William and Fleta Register Smallwood. She previously resided in Hawkinsville and Kathleen, GA prior to making Bradley, SC her home. In Grace's younger years she worked as a switchboard operator and as a retail...

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...