Obituaries

Gary Lake

Gary Lake

Dec 12, 2025

Gary Paul Lake, Jr., 49, of Waterloo, beloved husband of Heather Painter Lake, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at MUSC. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Gary Paul Lake, Sr. As a respected manager, Gary dedicated much of his career to the retail industry, where he was known for his leadership and ability to motivate those around...

Rufus Padgett

Rufus Padgett

Dec 12, 2025

George "Rufus" Padgett made his Heavenly transition early Friday morning, December 12 at the Hospice House of the Piedmont in Greenwood, with his beloved wife of 58 years by his side. Born August 27, 1943 in Lexington, SC, Rufus was the son of Curtis H. Padgett and Rosa Leila Matthews Padgett. Rufus proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Tonia Brown

Tonia Brown

Dec 11, 2025

The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the local family and friends of Ms. Tonia Kay Brown. On behalf of the Harley Funeral Home Family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Tonia Kay Brown, 54, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on July 23, 1971, she was the daughter of Adrain Brown and the...

Jack Saxon

Jack Saxon

Dec 9, 2025

Jack Adam Saxon, 84, of Ninety Six, husband of Joan Saxon, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Frank Saxon and Margie Horne Saxon. Jack is survived by his daughter, Shawn Anderson (Jack) of Waterloo. Services will be private.

Robert Escoe

Robert Escoe

Dec 9, 2025

Robert Maxie Escoe, 89, of Troy, husband of Nancy Alice Golden Escoe, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his home. Born on March 20, 1936, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Vance Escoe and Minnie Hazel Vest Escoe. Maxie was a man of great integrity and commitment. He proudly served as a Police Officer...

Alma Gillion

Alma Gillion

Dec 8, 2025

Alma Louise Gillion, 97, formerly of Greenwood, resident of NHC Laurens, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on April 3, 1928 in Lyman, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Sally Dutton Smith. She spent career working at Greenwood Mills for many years before retirement. In her leisure time, Alma enjoyed exercising, coloring, and tending to...

Duane Mcferrin

Duane Mcferrin

Dec 7, 2025

Duane Marshall McFerrin, 60, of Greenwood, widower of Tiffany Reedy McFerrin, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home. Born on June 11, 1965, in Greenwood, he a son of the late James Marshall "Mac" McFerrin and Rachel Boyd McFerrin. Duane worked in the construction industry as an electrician for many years before starting his own business, Duane's...

Bob Mcneill

Bob Mcneill

Dec 6, 2025

A very special brother and a friend to all who knew him. Robert A. McNeill, better known as "Bob". His parents were Raymond and Jackie McNeill. Bob passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on November 28th, on our Dad's 28 birthday. Bob a long time member of Cambridge Methodist Church in Ninety Six, SC. His pastor is...

David Crawford

David Crawford

Dec 5, 2025

David G. Crawford, 62, of Ninety Six, husband of Tara Gonce Crawford, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on October 26, 1963, in Greenwood, he was a son of Jean Nabors Crawford and the late Thomas Blake Crawford, Sr. David was a devoted husband, loving father, son, and brother. A simple man with a...

Freida Crawford

Freida Crawford

Dec 5, 2025

Freida Crawford, 67, of Ninety Six, passed away on December 5, 2025, at her home. Born in Ellisville, Alabama, she was a daughter of Annie Jo Mckerley Moseley. After graduating from Ninety Six High School, Freida worked in textiles before eventually retiring from Fuji Film. She was a loyal fan of both the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide....

Charles Kingsmore

Charles Kingsmore

Nov 30, 2025

Charles Everett Kingsmore, 90, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Corine McBride Kingsmore, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Union County, SC, he was a son of the late Carey W. Kingsmore and Ella Farmer Kingsmore. Charles worked for Greenwood Mills Durst Plant for 36 years where he was a member...

Don Bergman

Don Bergman

Nov 28, 2025

Donald Allen (Don) Bergman passed away peacefully, November 28, 2025, in Elon North Carolina. Don was born March 29, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Wilbur Allen Bergman and Betty Johnson Bergman Glueck. Growing up he spent time in Baltimore as well as Butner NC and Zebulon NC with maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....

Kenny Mcelhannon

Kenny Mcelhannon

Nov 23, 2025

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny Mac" McElhannon, 65, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his home. Born on January 26, 1960 in Greenwood, he was a son of the late James F. McElhannon and Joyce Fitzpatrick McElhannon. Kenny enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He was an avid bowler and took great pride in maintaining his yard, often finding...

Royce Grizzard

Royce Grizzard

Nov 21, 2025

William "Royce" Grizzard,76, of Plum Branch, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home. Born on January 4, 1949, to the late Henry and Carolyn Freeman Grizzard in Savannah, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, veteran, and cherished member of his community. Royce was a proud United States Naval Veteran who served in the...

Stacie Moore

Stacie Moore

Nov 20, 2025

Stacie Arlene Moore, 55, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at her home. Born in Conyers, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Dalton Moore and Shirley Arlene Carroll Moore. For many years, she was a dedicated custodian at the Court House for Greenwood County, where her friendly presence was a constant. She also devoted time...

Gene Wood

Gene Wood

Nov 17, 2025

Harold Eugene "Gene" Wood, 65, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late James Harold and Violet Jean Morris Wood. Gene dedicated his life to the betterment of others through his work in public education and his unwavering commitment to his faith. Gene earned his Bachelor's degree from Lander University and later...

Linda Ferqueron

Linda Ferqueron

Nov 15, 2025

Linda Jean McKinney Ferqueron, of Greenwood, widow of Roy O'Neal Ferqueron, went home Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Wesley Commons. Born in McCormick, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Cowan McKinney, Sr. and Lottie Belle Scott McKinney. Linda devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, taking great joy in cooking for and spending time with her...

Edna Posey

Edna Posey

Nov 14, 2025

Edna Hodges Rush Posey, 83, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Sloan Edward Hodges and Grace Cobb Hodges. Edna was a member of Harris Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker, finding joy and purpose in her family and home. She was known as...

Jimmy Norris

Jimmy Norris

Nov 13, 2025

James "Jimmy" Fred Norris, 74, of Ninety Six, husband of Brenda Norris, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on October 15, 1951, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Aubrey C. Norris and Pauline Summers Norris. Jimmy was a US Army veteran where he ranked as a SPC5 and retired from...

Renate Barton

Renate Barton

Nov 11, 2025

Agnes Renate Barton, 79, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home. Born on June 4, 1946 in Czach Republic, she was the daughter of the late Carol and Christine Heinrich. Renate moved to the United States in 1963 with her family in pursuit of new opportunities and a brighter future. She was employed with Greenwood...