Obituaries

Thomas L. Britt Jr.

Thomas L. Britt Jr.

Feb 16, 2024

Thomas Leonard Britt, Jr., 98, of Greenwood, widower of Alice Madge Pyles Britt, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in McCormick, he was the son of the late Thomas L. Britt, Sr. and Martha Estelle Palmer Britt. He retired from Monsanto after twenty-five years and was a US Navy veteran, where he served during...

Peter Bleckwehl

Peter Bleckwehl

Feb 15, 2024

When Peter W. Bleckwehl, 70, of McCormick SC, died on February 15, 2024, he left behind a large family of adult children, grandchildren (who called him 'Happy'), siblings, nephews, nieces, his beloved dog Finn and his wife Kelly (who will forever hold Pete in her heart). Pete was born in Northampton, MA to William T. and Mary N. Bleckwehl. He...

Melody Cumley

Melody Cumley

Feb 15, 2024

Melody Ann Boyes Cumley, of Cross Hill, widow of Danny Kenneth Cumley, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home. Born in Denver, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Claude F. Boyes and Verna Lou Hamilton. Melody was a woman who exuded love and compassion in everything she did. Her selfless nature shone brightest in her role...

Kenneth Hughes

Kenneth Hughes

Feb 13, 2024

Kenneth Ray Hughes, 29, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Gregory Hughes. Kenneth was previously employed with Frank's Car Wash as an automotive detailer and a graduate of The Faith Home. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially in the mountains; cooking; and spending time with his family and friends. Most of...

Virginia "Ginny" Tipton

Virginia "Ginny" Tipton

Feb 8, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Lane Sudduth Tipton, 72, of Lugoff, wife of Rick Tipton, Sr., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Henry Sudduth Jr. and Eunice Salter Sudduth. "Snookie" as she was affectionately known, was a dedicated and loving wife to her devoted husband of 51...

Susan Morris

Susan Morris

Feb 7, 2024

Susan George Morris, 70, of Ninety Six, beloved wife of Ray Edward Morris, passed away on February 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 12, 1953, in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Ralph George, Sr. and Mildred Allison George. Susan was a devout member of the Ninety Six First Baptist Church...

Britt Rice

Britt Rice

Feb 4, 2024

Kenneth Britton Rice, of Greenwood, beloved son and father, passed away on February 4th, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on October 10th, 1973, in Athens, Georgia, his warmth and zest for life touched the hearts of all who knew him. Known to his friends and family as "Britt," he was a man of many talents and passions. After...

Carolyn M. Wehmann

Carolyn M. Wehmann

Feb 3, 2024

Carolyn Mildred Wehmann, beloved wife of Emmett F. Wehmann (1916-2007), died peacefully at her home in Greer, SC at the age of 102 on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Carolyn Behlen Koch and Herman John Zachman Koch, she was born at home in Staten Island, NY on January 24, 1922. Carolyn lived with her family,...

Dorothy "Dot" Boone

Dorothy "Dot" Boone

Feb 3, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Vaughn Boone, 96, resident of NHC Greenwood, widow of Harold Boone, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Milton Vaughn and Sarah Ellen Hipp Vaughn. After the unfortunate passing of her mother at a young age Dot was raised by her loving step-mother Jessie Harden Vaughn. She attended...

James Ray Dodgen

James Ray Dodgen

Feb 2, 2024

James Ray Dodgen, 90, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Magnolia Manor. He was a son of the late James M. Dodgen and Emmie Sue Witt Dodgen. James was a man of hard work dedicated over 50 years of service working diligently at Greenwood Mills where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. A true...

George M Grecco

George M Grecco

Jan 31, 2024

George Michael Grecco, a beloved husband of Deborah G Grecco, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on July 29, 1948, in Malden, MA, he was the son of the late Michael James Grecco and Rosalie Dellaia Grecco. George was known for his passion for life and his dedication to his craft. After obtaining his...

Dr. Travis Stevenson Jr.

Dr. Travis Stevenson Jr.

Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Travis Brown Stevenson, Jr., 93 of Greenwood, husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Douglas Stevenson, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in St. Matthews, S.C., he was the son of the late Travis Brown Stevenson, Sr., and Annie Prickett Stevenson. He graduated as Valedictorian from Walterboro High School in 1947, graduated as...

Floyd Nelson Alexander

Floyd Nelson Alexander

Jan 29, 2024

Floyd Nelson Alexander, 70, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. Born in Madison County, Georgia, he was a son of the late Cecil John Alexander and Lurene Barrett Alexander. Floyd was a fencing installer and was a loving father and grandfather. He was a talented musician playing guitar in the band 221 Express and an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Charlene Burden

Charlene Burden

Jan 25, 2024

Charlene Smith Burden, 80, of Greer, beloved wife of James "Jimmy" Burden, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on April 9, 1943, in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late C. H. "Poss" Smith and Rachel Pauline Bryant Smith. She was a loving wife, who met her husband at the age...

Terry Price

Terry Price

Jan 24, 2024

Terry Eugene Price, 55, resident of J. Claude Fort, Gaffney, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born on November 29, 1968, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Bennie Lee Price and Rexie Cothran Burnett. Terry has been a resident of Cherokee County Disability and Special Needs since 1999. He loved music, dancing, playing the guitar, and fishing....

Elsie H Mullet

Elsie H Mullet

Jan 24, 2024

Elsie H. Mullet, 75, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home. Born in Millersburg, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Homer E. and Ida Elizabeth Yoder Mullet. Elsie was the owner and operator of Elsie's Bakery in uptown Greenwood. Even after retiring, Elsie enjoyed spending time in her kitchen to prepare meals for those...

John "Buddy" Akins

John "Buddy" Akins

Jan 24, 2024

John Wayne "Buddy" Akins, 88, of Greenwood, was welcomed into heaven early morning of Wednesday, January 24, 2024, where he was reunited with his bride of 66 years, the late Lorabel Friday Akins and numerous family members who had gone before him. Born in Trion, Georgia, son of the late William Middleton Akins and Burma McCrickard Akins, he spent most...

Matthew Ray Furlong

Matthew Ray Furlong

Jan 23, 2024

Matthew Ray Furlong, 62, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home. Born in Washington, DC, he was a son of the late Gary Lyle Furlong and Laura Wolf Furlong. Matthew obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, where he was an active member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. As a self-employed accountant, Matthew...

Todd Redrick

Todd Redrick

Jan 23, 2024

Todd Anthony Redrick, 60, of 187 Flymm Smith Road, Waterloo, husband of Lyn Poland Redrick, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Russell Walter Redrick and the late Kaye Caffrey Redrick. Todd was an electrician in residential homes for many years as well as a handy man...

Onnie "Onnell" Elmer Doyle

Onnie "Onnell" Elmer Doyle

Jan 23, 2024

Onnie "Onnell" Elmer Doyle, 68, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home. Born in Augusta, GA, he was a son of Henry Onnie Doyle, Jr. and the late Betty Awtry Doyle. Onnell was a master in the antique field. He loved going to yard sales and antique stores to find all types of treasures he collected...