Obituaries

Jim Gobble

Jim Gobble

Feb 6, 2026

James Clifton Gobble, 80, husband of Marilyn Byrd Gobble, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home.

Born in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Charlie Clifton and Mildred Marie Cornelison Gobble. A proud graduate of Spartanburg High School, Jim was a true Gamecock fan and played football at the University of South Carolina, even earning the honor of...

Capt. Robert Dennison

Capt. Robert Dennison

Feb 6, 2026

Captain Robert L. Dennison, Jr., 77, of Aiken and Greenwood, husband of Dr. Ann M. Holzhauer, died on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Born in Maryland, he was a son of the late Admiral Robert L. Dennison and Mildred M. Dennison. Robert earned his Bachelor of Engineering Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, after which he completed OCS...

Dr. Ted Morton

Dr. Ted Morton

Feb 6, 2026

Rev. Dr. Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt Morton, Jr., 94, retired member of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, died Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home, after a long, meaningful and productive life. Dr. Morton was born June 18, 1931, at Wilson, North Carolina, to Theodore R. Morton, Sr., and Katherine M. Morton. He was educated in the...

Clifton Eakin

Clifton Eakin

Feb 4, 2026

Clifton Eakin, 89, of Greenwood, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by family. The youngest of 7 siblings, Clifton was born in Greenwood, and was a son of the late Lucian Carrol Eakin and Ruby McCombs Eakin. Clifton was co-owner of Ethridge Monument Company for many years. He took immense pride in his work and was...

Jimmy Bridge

Jimmy Bridge

Feb 1, 2026

James Bernard "Jimmy" Bridge Jr. 61, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, February 1. 2026. Born in Walterboro, he was a son of the late James and Romona Hanna Bridge. Surviving are his children, James "Trae" B. Bridge, III and Taylor Bridge; two sisters; and a brother. No services are planned.

Skip Lyle

Skip Lyle

Jan 31, 2026

Willis "Skip" Lyle, II, 78, of Greenwood, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Abbeville, SC. Born on March 17, 1947, in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Willis and Sylvia Brooks Lyle. Skip was a graduate of York High School in York, Nebraska, and went on to earn his bachelor's...

Albert Mcclain

Albert Mcclain

Jan 30, 2026

Albert Junior McClain, 83, of Chappells, husband of Mary L. Scott, passed away on his birthday Friday, January 30, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on January 30, 1943 in Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Albert McClain and Ruth Rollins McClain. Albert retired from Greenwood Mills after more than 30 years of...

Toyce Ned Mccarthy Jr.

Toyce Ned Mccarthy Jr.

Jan 29, 2026

Toyce "Ned" McCarthy, Jr. 64, beloved husband of Sandi McCarthy, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Martha Finley Riley and Toyce Ned McCarthy, Sr. Ned was married to Sandi McCarthy who loved and cared for him for 47 wonderful years. He was a jack of all trades,...

Jimmy Osborne

Jimmy Osborne

Jan 26, 2026

James Arthur Osborne, 82, of Hodges, widower of Mary Edmonds Osborne, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at McCormick Post Acute. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Leon Agnew and Lorena Luker Agnew. In October 1965 at the age of 22, Jimmy began work with the county as a mechanic/motor operator at the old County Prison...

Wanda Moss

Wanda Moss

Jan 26, 2026

Wanda Mae Ellason Moss, 73, of Ninety Six, widow of Robert L. Moss, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at her home. Born on August 21, 1952 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Ellason. Wanda was happiest when she was on the boat cruising or with a fishing pole in her hand. Her life...

David Ashe

David Ashe

Jan 26, 2026

David James Ashe, 60, former resident of Simpsonville, SC, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home in Greenwood. Born July 27, 1965, in Decatur, GA, David was the son of Kay Hughes Ashe and the late James Newton Ashe, Jr. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, class of 1983, Clemson University class of 1987 (BS Electrical Engineering),...

Brian Lollis

Brian Lollis

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Brian Lollis, 54, of Ninety Six, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Robert and the late Georgia Turner Lollis. Brian worked as a floor associate at Lowes, where he brought a friendly smile and helpful spirit to every customer he encountered. He was an avid Gamecocks fan and enjoyed playing football...

John Kennerly

John Kennerly

Jan 26, 2026

The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Mr. Kennerly. On behalf of Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, we extend our care and sympathy. Bennettsville, SC – John Franklin Kennerly, Jr., age 54, died Monday, January 26, after a hard fought year-long battle with cancer. He passed into God's loving arms at Scotland...

Beverly Kelly

Beverly Kelly

Jan 25, 2026

Beverly Henderson Kelly, 82, of Greenwood, widow of Jewell Lee Kelly, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home.Born in Ware Shoals, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew Henderson and Louise Grant Henderson. Beverly graduated from Ninety Six High School, and she lived a life dedicated to her family, church and community. She worked at Monsanto...

Thomas Kayden Parks

Thomas Kayden Parks

Jan 25, 2026

Thomas Kayden Parks, 21, of Ninety Six, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Jason Parks and Cristi "Red" Holliday. Kayden had a passion for gaming, spending countless hours on Xbox, often with his friends by his side. He also loved music, from classic rock to rap, and never missed a chance to...

Zac Mcginn

Zac Mcginn

Jan 24, 2026

Patrick "Zac" William McGinn, 69, beloved husband of Kelly Sullivan McGinn, passed away, Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home.Born in Petoskey, MI, he was a son of the late Jack and Mary Ella (Duchaine) McGinn. Zac embarked on a grand journey early in life, exploring various states and the Caribbean, where he embraced numerous jobs that allowed him to...

Alvin Cohen

Alvin Cohen

Jan 24, 2026

Alvin Cohen, 91, of Ninety Six, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home. Entombment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakbrook Memorial Park with the Rev. Randy Ouzts officiating.

Marlene Buswell

Marlene Buswell

Jan 24, 2026

Marlene Martha Cerasoli Buswell, 91, wife of Gordon Charles Buswell, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC. Born in Barre, VT, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ila Sawyer Cerasoli. Marlene found her passion in banking, dedicating many years to her career, where she made lasting friendships and consistently inspired those she...

Michael Stapleton

Michael Stapleton

Jan 21, 2026

Michael Allen Stapleton, 66, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born in Virginia, he was a son of the late William Howard Stapleton and Ellen Jewel Miller Stapleton. Michael found immense joy in fishing and spending time outdoors, where he cherished the beauty of nature. He was preceded in death by his siblings: William David Stapleton, William H....

David Payton

David Payton

Jan 21, 2026

David Eugene Payton, 57, of Greenwood, husband of Patricia Hobbs Payton, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late William A. Payton and Frances Gail Turner Payton. David was a dedicated landscaper that found immense pride in the work he did, transforming landscapes and creating spaces for others to...