Obituaries

Mary Gentry Fair

Mary Gentry Fair

Mar 6, 2026

Mary Gentry Fair, 82, of Greenwood, widow of Larry Loren Fair, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2026.

Born on September 19, 1943, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late James Robert Gentry and Ollie Mae Taylor Gentry. Mary dedicated much of her life to the profession of teaching, making a profound impact on the lives...

Mary Frances Haston

Mary Frances Haston

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Frances Haston, 85, formerly of Greenwood, widow of Dean Haston, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Renaissance Senior Living.

Born on September 29, 1940, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Branch Alexander Hall and Mary Price Hall. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, reading and keeping up with current events-often with Fox News on the television and...

Diane "Pooh" White

Diane "Pooh" White

Mar 3, 2026

Diane "Pooh" Sisk White, 76, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Sisk and Mary Ruth Reynolds Anderson. Diane was a proud second-generation textile worker, devoting many years of her life as a supervisor at Solutia, where she was known for her hard work and strong leadership. After retiring,...

James Wylie Revis

James Wylie Revis

Mar 2, 2026

James W Revis “Jim” went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 86 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born in Marion, NC on January 13, 1940, he was the son of the late William Clyde Revis and Lellar Ann Baker. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Bobby Butler, Sr.

Bobby Butler, Sr.

Feb 27, 2026

Bobby Louis Butler, Sr., 73, of Bradley, widower of Linda Dixon Butler, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home.

Born on February 12, 1953, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late William Grover Butler and Eva Price Turner.

Bobby is survived by his son, Keith Richardson (Sally); sisters, Phyllis McManus and Rene Strawhorne; grandchildren, Bobby Butler, III (Jessica...

Ray Anderson

Ray Anderson

Feb 26, 2026

Ray Richard Anderson, 93, of Greenwood, widower of Mary Ruth Reynolds Anderson, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.

 Born in Pine City, MN, he was a son of the late Etha O. Welch and Raymond Wilford Anderson. Ray retired from Monsanto, was a founding member of Coronaca Fire Department and was a member of Ninety Six First Baptist...

Helen Wilke Lewis

Helen Wilke Lewis

Feb 24, 2026

Helen Wilke Lewis, 71, of Greenwood, wife of Ronnie Lewis, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home.

She was born on August 5, 1954, in Lake Worth, Florida, the beloved daughter of the late Rolf Wilke and Anita Wilke. Her parents, who had immigrated from Germany, instilled in her a strong sense of family, resilience, and heritage that shaped...

Brenda McClendon Smith

Brenda McClendon Smith

Feb 23, 2026

Brenda McClendon Smith, 85, of Greenwood, widow of Tedd Ronald Smith passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Residences at Greenwood.

Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow P. "Woody" McClendon and Nellie Blackwell McClendon. Brenda retired from Greenwood High School, where she was not only a diligent employee but also a passionate supporter of the...

Marion Jean "Mama Jean" Garron

Marion Jean "Mama Jean" Garron

Feb 18, 2026

Marion Jean Merritt Garron, 95, of Greenwood, widow of Robert E. Garron, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter to the late Albert Lee Merritt and Annie Louise Clem Merritt. Marion, also known as Mama Jean found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed spending precious moments with family...

Cindy Smith

Cindy Smith

Feb 16, 2026

Cynthia Ann Smith, 62, died Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.

Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Sidney O'dell Smith and Edna Cannon Livingston Smith. Cindy was a 1981 graduate of Ninety Six High School and received an Associates degree in Accounting from Piedmont Technical College in 1985. She went on to receive a degree in...

Bobby Lovvorn

Bobby Lovvorn

Feb 15, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Henry Lovvorn, Jr., 83, of Murrells Inlet, widower of Elizabeth Calhoun Lovvorn, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital.

Born on July 8, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of Robert Henry Lovvorn, Sr. and Ellen Childs Seabrook Lovvorn.

A man of remarkable character and strength, Bobby graduated from The Citadel in 1964...

Mike Williamson

Mike Williamson

Feb 15, 2026

Michael F. Williamson, 79, of Ninety Six, husband of Sally Sutton Williamson, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late James A. Williamson, Jr. and Madelyn Tegan Williamson.

Mike dedicated many years to his career at Lockheed Martin, retiring in 2010 as the Director of Site Operations and...

Carolyn Ann Shook Schuetter

Carolyn Ann Shook Schuetter

Feb 14, 2026

Carolyn Ann Shook Schuetter, 58, of Waterloo, beloved wife of Larry Schuetter and mother of Bryan John O'Dwyer and Elizabeth Ann O'Dwyer, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Born on June 23, 1967 in Oak Lawn, IL, she was a daughter of the late Kathryn and Tom Shine and Jack and Gloria Shook.

Her...

Margaret Ann Sanders

Margaret Ann Sanders

Feb 14, 2026

 Margaret Ann Sanders, affectionately known as "Susie," 76, of Hodges, wife of John Walter Sanders, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center. 

 Born on June 25, 1949, in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Mitchell and Margie Yancey Mitchell. 

 Together with her husband, John , she co-owned Golf Cars of Greenwood, where...

George Tillman Powell, III

George Tillman Powell, III

Feb 13, 2026

George Tillman "Tim" Powell III, 81, of Chapin, husband of Julie Tuten Powell, passed away Friday, February 13,2026 at Lexington Hospice House.

 Born on January 7, 1945, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late George Tillman Powell JR and Mildred Willingham. Tim dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as a lawyer, proudly serving for 37...

Don Ruff

Don Ruff

Feb 11, 2026

Donald "Don" Oscar Ruff, 91, of Abbeville, husband of Edna L. Segers Ruff, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home.Born on February 4, 1935 in Newberry, he was a son of the late William Oscar Ruff and Annie Ruth Griffin Ruff Riddle.Don's life was defined by a strong work ethic and a commitment to his country. He served...

Dottie Jones

Dottie Jones

Feb 10, 2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Moore Jones, 69, of Honea Path beloved wife of 38 years to Todd Jones, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.Born in Butzbach, Germany, she was a daughter of the late William Rudolph "Rudy" Moore and Judith Hartsell Moore. Dottie was a proud Army veteran who carried her spirit of service into her everyday life. For over 25 years,...

Riley Gaines

Riley Gaines

Feb 10, 2026

Riley Eugene Gaines, 84, of Hodges, husband of Deborah Hollingsworth Gaines, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born on May 1, 1941 in Cateechee, SC, he was a son of the late James Carlton Gaines and Emma Lee Whitefield Gaines. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, where...

Donnie McDowell

Donnie McDowell

Feb 8, 2026

Donald Irvin McDowell. husband of Rhonda Vaughn McDowell for 54 years, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home in Ninety Six.Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Royce Irvin McDowell and Myrtle Attaway McDowell. Donnie graduated from Ninety Six High School, Palmer Junior College, and Piedmont Technical College. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, he...

Thelma "Mama" Goff

Thelma "Mama" Goff

Feb 8, 2026

Thelma Hicks "Mama" Goff, of Greenwood, widow of Billy Ray Goff, Sr., passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Belton, she was a daughter of the late Rev. William Marvin Hicks and Nannie Lee Snider Hicks. Known affectionately as "Momma Goff," Thelma dedicated many years of her life to providing childcare, nurturing countless children with her warmth and compassion....