Obituaries

Amy Gambrell

Amy Gambrell

Jan 14, 2024

Amy Leigh Gambrell, 42, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Joyce Whitt Gambrell and the late David Mark Gambrell. Amy loved her family dearly, especially her two boys. Amy is survived by her sons, Christopher Blake Davis and Cameron Mark Davis; her mother, Joyce; her maternal grandparents, Roy and Mary...

Diane Shealy

Diane Shealy

Jan 13, 2024

Diane Blanchett Shealy, 75, of Greenwood, widow of Tony Omar Shealy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late John "Red" Blanchett and Elizabeth Henderson Blanchett. Diane retired from Capsugel after working for over 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...

Kenneth Conyers

Kenneth Conyers

Jan 13, 2024

Kenneth Lee Conyers, 79, of Chappells, widower of Joeleen Elledge Conyers, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Claude and Mary Ellen Turner Conyers. Kenneth worked for Greenwood Mills at both Sloan Plant and Adams Plant where he retired. He enjoyed listening to...

Sandra Peeler

Sandra Peeler

Jan 13, 2024

Sandra Mae Goff Peeler, 76, of 109 Murrell Street, Troy, beloved wife of Jimmy Peeler, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in McCormick and a lifelong Troy resident, she was a daughter of the late Hewie Lawton Goff and Evelyn Long Goff. She had worked for Park Seed Company, the U.S. Postal Service,...

Melva Strom Joiner

Melva Strom Joiner

Jan 12, 2024

Melva Strom Whatley Joiner, 76, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Baptist South Hospital under Hospice care in Jacksonville, FL. Born on May 11, 1947, in McCormick County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Melvin Strom Sr and Bernice White Strom. Melva graduated from McCormick High School and Lander College in Greenwood, SC with an...

Jerry Ashley

Jerry Ashley

Jan 12, 2024

Jerry Kenneth Ashley, 74, of Greenwood, husband of Sarah Jean Panther Ashley, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Carl and Laurene Hix Ashley. Jerry worked with Moore Business Forms for over 35 years. Outside of his professional life, Jerry found joy in pursuing his favorite hobbies....

Noahleen Berry

Noahleen Berry

Jan 11, 2024

Shirley Noahleen Berry, 75, of Ninety Six, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Ethel Son Berry. Noahleen was a woman of great faith, living her life in service to others and making a profound impact on all who knew her. She passionately...

Bernardino Galindo Zavala

Bernardino Galindo Zavala

Jan 9, 2024

Bernardino Galindo Zavala, 78, of 11600 Highway 39, Cross Hill, SC, husband of Elvia Mendez de Galindo, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Tlaxcala, Mexico, he was a son of the late Pedro Galindo and Adalberta Zavala. He worked for Jacobson as a forklift driver from 2006 – 2013 when he retired. Bernardino...

James Alexander

James Alexander

Jan 8, 2024

James Loyd Alexander, 71, of 117 Liberty Street, Ninety Six, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Commerce, GA, he was a son of the late Cecil John Alexander and Lurene Barrett Alexander. He was previously employed with the town of Ninety Six as a truck driver. James enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. He...

Buck Brown Sr.

Buck Brown Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Dr. Buck Ferguson Brown, Sr., 91, of Ninety Six, South Carolina, widower of Neila Hays Brown, to whom he was happily married for 62 years, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1932, in Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by his three children: Buck Brown, Jr. (Menka), Carrie Lucas, and Lou Brown (Kim); as well...

Susan "Sue Sue" Hollister

Susan "Sue Sue" Hollister

Jan 6, 2024

Susan "Sue Sue" Russell Hollister, 56, of Greenwood, wife of David Hollister, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late James Cecil Russell and Frances Jennings Russell. Susan's devotion to her faith was exemplified through her involvement at South Main Baptist Church. She found joy in volunteering...

Susan Praytor

Susan Praytor

Jan 3, 2024

Susan K. Praytor, 76, of 204 Holiday Road, McCormick formerly of Asheville, NC died January 3, 2024, after lung complications due to advanced Multiple Sclerosis. Susan was the adopted daughter of the late Robert Young Praytor and Chloe Mae Keel Praytor, pioneer families of Buncombe and Henderson counties, along with her brother, Robert Young Praytor, Jr. of Tennessee. She is...

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Jan 1, 2024

Sarah Alice Graham Brown, 92, of Greenwood, widow of James A. Brown, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edgar "Ed" Gerude Graham and Lucille Sorrells Graham. Sarah retired from Park Seed and enjoyed reading and crafting. She was a loving mother...

Pierce Stockman

Pierce Stockman

Dec 31, 2023

Abner Pierce Stockman, Jr., a beloved member of our community and a true pillar of strength, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 87. Pierce was born on October 5, 1936, in Greenwood to the late Abner Pierce Stockman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hilton Stockman. He was a man known for his unwavering dedication and contributions that...

Myra Williamson

Myra Williamson

Dec 27, 2023

Myra Edwards Williamson, 76, of Greenwood, beloved wife of Wilbur "Willie" Williamson, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late George Jack Edwards, Sr. and Essie Minor Edwards. Myra was a loving compassionate mother and was a woman of many talents. She had a...

Bill Cameron

Bill Cameron

Dec 27, 2023

William "Bill" Ennis Cameron, 64, of Hodges, widower of the love of his life, Mariam Inman Cameron, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Donald Cameron, Sr., Helen "Cissy" Goode Cameron and Mary Alice "Floss" Johnson Cameron. Bill grew up in Myrtle Beach, where he...

Sally Sprott

Sally Sprott

Dec 26, 2023

Sally Ann McWatty Sprott, 78, wife of Claude Thomas "Tommy" Sprott, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Hospice House following a very brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Cmdr. Ernest Carlton McWatty (USN, retired) and Phyllis Jeffers Snyder McWatty. She was born in Augusta, GA while her father was in England during World War II. After...

John A. Maschoff

John A. Maschoff

Dec 24, 2023

John A. Maschoff, 72, of Ninety Six, SC, husband of Deborah Shamla Maschoff, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on May 12, 1951, in Montgomery, AL, he was a son of the late John Marker Maschoff and Joy Sue Pouncy Maschoff. With a bachelor's degree to his name, John embarked on...

Harvey Dale Gambrell

Harvey Dale Gambrell

Dec 23, 2023

Harvey Dale Gambrell, 86, of 110 Valley Road, Spring Valley Subdivision, Greenwood, husband of Juanita LeCroy Gambrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Clyde Benson Gambrell and Daisy Alewine Gambrell. Dale was a graduate of Starr High School; attended Forrest College;...

Tony Shealy

Tony Shealy

Dec 22, 2023

Tony Omar Shealy, 76, of Greenwood, husband of Diane Blanchett Shealy, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home. Born in Newberry, he was the son of the late Seth Omar Shealy and Martha Rowe Shealy. Tony retired from Monsanto after forty plus years as a foreman. Tony loved his family, his animals, and the Clemson Tigers. He is...