Obituaries

Jim Emerich

Jim Emerich

Jan 14, 2026

James "Jim" Theodore Emerich, 81, of McCormick, husband of Raylene Thomascik Emerich, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of Theodore and Regina Toth Emerich. He and his wife, Raylene, resided in Westlake, Ohio before relocating to Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, South Carolina in 1998. Jim was a man of profound skill,...

Dot Bowie

Dot Bowie

Jan 13, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Henry Bowie, of Greenwood, widow of Durell C. Bowie, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Hospice of Laurens County. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Dotte and Ideal Owens Henry. Dot became an accomplished insurance agent, serving her clients with dedication and integrity. In her retirement, she continued to work at Dollar Tree,...

Shelby Gambrell

Shelby Gambrell

Jan 10, 2026

Shelby Pickens Gambrell, 33, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Tony Gambrell and the late Mary White Gambrell. Despite living with cerebral palsy, he filled his life with joy found in the simple pleasures of nature and family. Shelby had a profound love for snakes and enjoyed spending time at...

Michael Nicks

Michael Nicks

Jan 10, 2026

Michael James Nicks, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of James Preston Nicks and Angela Thomas Nicks. Michael built a successful career as a rigger with Rusche & Associates, installing equipment to serve hospitals and doctor's offices across the country. He was also a proud business partner at The Port...

Elinor Miller

Elinor Miller

Jan 10, 2026

Elinor Ann Miller, 95, widow of Erwin R. Miller, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Wesley Commons. Born on December 7, 1930, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth Allen Snider. Elinor led a life filled with love, purpose, and countless cherished memories. Elinor dedicated her professional life to serving as...

Robert Suggs

Robert Suggs

Jan 9, 2026

Robert S Suggs, 85, of Greenwood, husband of Shirley Ann Bearden Suggs, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Hospice House. Born in Charleston, he was the son of the late Leon and Emma LaRue Carter Suggs. He grew up in Abbeville and enjoyed attending his high school reunion each year. Robert proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard,...

Kaiden Hardy

Kaiden Hardy

Jan 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kaiden Elijah Deronte' Hardy, who departed this life on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20, 2012, Kaiden was a bright light in the lives of his family and friends, known for his infectious enthusiasm and adventurous spirit. He had a deep passion for...

Alvin "Dickie" Cathcart

Alvin "Dickie" Cathcart

Jan 5, 2026

Alvin Dixie "Dickie" Cathcart, 75, husband of Deborah Jean Putnam Cathcart, the love of his life for 55 years of marriage, died January 5, 2026, the day before his birthday. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late JD Cathcart and Marion Bowman Cathcart Medlock. He proudly served in the United States Navy (Seabees 40) and most of...

Mabel Spach

Mabel Spach

Jan 5, 2026

Mabel "Jenny" Margaret Nestle Spach, 86, of Greenwood, widow of Elmer Leonard Spach, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. Born in Sidney, MI, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Carl Nestle and Sarah Tow Nestle. Mabel was a retired correctional officer with the State of Michigan and attended North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC....

Barbara Jean Mayo

Barbara Jean Mayo

Jan 4, 2026

Barbara Jean Lowe Mayo, 72, widow of Lee Mayo, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home. Born on October 15, 1953 in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert Lowe and Betty Jo Crouch Lowe. Barbara worked for Greenwood Mills for many years until her retirement. She found joy in beautiful flowers, spending time outdoors,...

Nannie King

Nannie King

Jan 3, 2026

Nannie Belle Spearman King, resident of NHC Greenwood, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 104. Born on March 12, 1921 in Honea Path, she was a daughter of the late Ernest S. Spearman and Nannie Gambrell Spearman. She was known for her vibrant spirit and passion for life, always eager to share her love of painting,...

Bonnie Newman

Bonnie Newman

Jan 3, 2026

Bonnie Wideman Newman, 79, of Modoc, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home. Born on August 8, 1946 in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late William Elbert Widemand and Faye Hazel Blanchard. Bonnie worked as a spinner at Greenwood Mills until her retirement. She loved her family dearly and cherished every time spent with them. She...

Bernie Padgett

Bernie Padgett

Jan 1, 2026

Bernard "Bernie" Harvey Padgett, 94, of Myrtle Beach and formerly of Greenwood, husband of Carolyn Hazel Padgett, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Grand Strand Medical Center. Born in Lumpkin, GA, he was a son of the late Elza Woodfin Padgett and Sallie Lou Lanier Padgett Peay. Bernie proudly served in the U.S. Army before retiring from the U.S. Air...

Shadow Spradley

Shadow Spradley

Dec 31, 2025

Shadow Lee Spradley, 37, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home. Born on December 3, 1988 in Stuart, FL, she was the daughter of Laura Spradley Jones and George LeBlanc, Jr. and Douglas Jones. Shadow's world revolved around her two girls, Alana and Kaliyah. They were the light of her life and her proudest achievement. Her...

Gary Danser

Gary Danser

Dec 31, 2025

Gary William Danser, 75, of Ninety Six, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home. Born on July 21, 1950 in Hampton, VA, he was a son of the late David Folwell Danser and Dora Lou Wineberger Danser. Gary was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a proud member of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club. He loved the brotherhood...

Ronald Petti

Ronald Petti

Dec 31, 2025

Ronald Leroy Petti, 91, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Services will be held at 11am Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium.

Rocky Boland

Rocky Boland

Dec 28, 2025

Rockford "Rocky" Scott Boland, 63, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home. Rocky was born on April 18, 1962, in Greenwood, where he spent his entire life making a lasting impact on his community. A dedicated fireman with the City of Greenwood, he faithfully served for many years before retiring. His commitment to the safety and...

Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson

Dec 28, 2025

Sandra Jean Pope Johnson, 85, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born on August 30, 1940, in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late DeWitt Albert Pope and Nora Goss Pope. Sandra dedicated her career to the furniture sales industry, most notably as an employee of Rhodes Furniture in Greenville and Greenwood Mattress Factory. She was known...

Doris Reeves

Doris Reeves

Dec 27, 2025

Carrie Doris Reeves, 81, of Ninety Six, beloved wife of Charles "Buddy" Reeves passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Hospice House of the Piedmont surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Aiken, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Clare Seigler Reid. Doris was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School Class of 1962 and was...

William Littrell

William Littrell

Dec 26, 2025

William Larry Littrell, age 81, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1944, and spent most of his life in Birmingham, Alabama, a place he proudly called home. Larry attended Ensley High School and later pursued studies in theology at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga. Throughout his life, he worked in a variety of professions,...