Obituaries

Dettie Bach

Dettie Bach

Aug 10, 2024

Dettie Bach is one of those special people that impacted the lives of those that she came in contact with. Dettie's love of Jesus guided her to share her strength, her wisdom and her love as a sister, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Going the extra mile as a teacher came naturally to Dettie and hundreds of students experienced her...

Cullen Montjoy

Cullen Montjoy

Aug 8, 2024

Otis Cullen Montjoy, 72, beloved husband of Barbara McCoy Montjoy, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home. Born on August 15, 1951, in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Joseph Cullen Montjoy and Nellie Burnett Keeter. Cullen was a member of the Trinity Baptist Tabernacle and former member of Augusta Highway Baptist Church. He served...

Doris Sandberg

Doris Sandberg

Aug 7, 2024

Doris Seger Dominick Sandberg, 92, widow of Bruce LeRoy Sandberg, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Wesley Commons. Born in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the Honorable Frederick Haskill Dominick, a former SC congressman, and Alva Seger Dominick. She was also a granddaughter of the late Honorable George N. Seger, who was a former US representative from...

Lovely Hill-Dowdy

Lovely Hill-Dowdy

Aug 6, 2024

Little Miss Lovely Ava Hill-Dowdy entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Lovely Ava's entry into heaven was preceded by her brother, Zion Dowdy; and grandfathers, James Alfred Hill and Benny Dowdy. Though her time on earth was brief, she brought immeasurable joy and love to her parents, Lula Hill and Zachary Dowdy; siblings, Zy'Kei Dowdy,...

Spc Brycen Ronk

Spc Brycen Ronk

Aug 1, 2024

SPC Brycen Chance Ronk, 21, a devoted son, brother, soldier, and friend, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on September 10, 2002 in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Darren Ronk and the late Amy D. Carter. Brycen was a graduate of Greenwood High School, where he excelled as a member of the...

Jack Ivester

Jack Ivester

Aug 1, 2024

Jack Kenneth Ivester, 92, of Winnsboro, SC and later Greenwood, SC passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born in Greenwood, SC to Leonard Lee Ivester and Eva Drummond Ivester. Jack grew up in Ninety Six, graduated Ninety Six High School in 1949 and joined the Air Force. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and then at...

Rosalee Arrowood

Rosalee Arrowood

Jul 31, 2024

Rosalee Arrowood, 67, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Rosalee is the daughter of the late John Otis (Betty Jones) Brown and preceded in death by her son Jamie Arrowood; her brother Wayne Brown and sister-in-law Willie Mae Brown. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Gun Smoke and all the holiday movies on...

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...