Obituaries

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...

Hazel Horne Jr.

Hazel Horne Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Marcus Hazel Horne, Jr.,76, passed away on October 17, 2024, at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Marcus Horne, Sr. and Emmie Ouzts Horne. Hazel was a farmer and spent many years rolling and selling hay. He loved his John Deere tractor and drove it as much as he could. He also enjoyed spending time...

Terri Coleman

Terri Coleman

Oct 16, 2024

Terri Elizabeth Dellinger Coleman, 69, of Greenwood, widow of Leland Abney Coleman, III. passed away October 16, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont after a brief illness. Born in Greenwood, SC on March 22, 1955 to Roy Fuller Dellinger, Sr. and Betty Rose Griffin Dellinger. Terri was a 1972 graduate of Greenwood High School, a 1976 graduate...

Patricia "Pat" Garrett

Patricia "Pat" Garrett

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Smith Garrett, 86, of Greenwood, SC, wife of Harry Garrett, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, from complications of Dementia. She was born on September 21, 1938, in Elberton, Georgia to the late John C. Smith and Thelma Belle Smith. Pat moved to Greenwood, SC with her family as a young girl. After graduating from Greenwood High...

Rhonda Reynolds

Rhonda Reynolds

Oct 11, 2024

Rhonda Renee Barnett Reynolds-Pearson, 55, of Ladson, SC, widow of Robert Glen Reynolds, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Bobby Wayne "Bob" Barnett and Brenda Brown Barnett. She was a 1987 graduate of Greenwood High School and attended Coastal Carolina University. She cherished her family above all else and...

Ila Burgess

Ila Burgess

Oct 10, 2024

Ila Mae Parkman Burgess, 91, of Troy, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Jeanette Shaffer Parkman. She retired from Parke-Davis and was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Sherry Welch (Steve) of Piedmont,...