Obituaries
Eddie Lawton Jr.
Jan 11, 2023
Eddie Lewis Lawton, Jr., 80, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Drenda Thompson Lawton, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Eddie Lewis Lawton, Sr., and Marion Davis Lawton. Eddie played with Post 20 Baseball Team when they won the World Series in 1957....
Jo Groomes
Jan 10, 2023
Mary Jo Groomes, 83, of Greenwood, passed away on January 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born February 19, 1939 in Pickens, SC she was the daughter of the late H.A. Garrett, Sr. and Ira Mae Prince Garrett. She was preceded in death by her brother, H.A. Garrett, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Groomes, her two daughters,...
Daphine Dillashaw
Jan 10, 2023
Daphine Miles Dillashaw, 87, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Pulaski, VA, she was a daughter of the late Roy Lacy Miles and Grace Young Miles Seigler. Daphine retired from DSS and was a faithful member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her grandson, Daniel Spivey and his wife,...
Virginia Garrison
Jan 6, 2023
Virginia Covington Waters Garrison, 68, of Ninety Six, wife of William "Billy" Garrison, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Covington and Pearl Padgett Covington. She retired from Self Regional Medical Center in the admissions office and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her...
Connie Keener
Jan 5, 2023
Connie Jean Keener, 56, of Hodges, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Charles Richard and the late Barbara Boswell Richard. She was employed by Cardinal Health and attended Harris United Methodist Church. Connie was a selfless person, who gave in many ways. Her final gift was to save...
Nanny Joyce Smith
Jan 5, 2023
Rebecca "Nanny Joyce" Smith, 91, of 6808 Highway 702, Ninety Six, widow of Harold Edgar Smith, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Hugh Mcgookin and Eva Getsinger Mcgookin. She retired from Lander University after serving in the cafeteria for over twenty years and attended Ninety Six...
Brandon "Opie" Masterson
Jan 4, 2023
Brandon Lyn "Opie" Masterson, 32, husband of Amanda Littlepage Masterson, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Jimmy Mcallister
Jan 3, 2023
James "Jimmy" Ronald McAllister, 85, of 308 Lakeshore Drive, widower of Rachel Jones McAllister, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Buddy Neighbors and Edith Golden Neighbors. He was previously employed with Southern Brick and was a member of Bethlehem Union Church. Jimmy enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Tammie Larkin
Jan 1, 2023
Tammie Jean Larkin, 59, of Greenwood, SC passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 peacefully at her home. Born on July 11, 1963 in Abbeville to Marolyn Mobley Larkin Whited and the late Grady Thomas Larkin. Left to mourn her loss are her mother, Marolyn Whited; her stepbrother, Chris Whited of the home; along with a host of aunts, uncles,...
Lynn White
Dec 31, 2022
The following obituary is being shared on behalf of the local family and friends of Lynn White. On behalf of the Harley Family, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. For directions or online floral orders, please visit www.mrcfuneralhome.com Kathryn Lynn White, 59, widow of Roger "Quail" Dale Dorn passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born in Cheraw, she...
Dr. Jerry Jung
Dec 30, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) Jung passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 92. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 1930, he was the son of Alvin and Dorothy Jung. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Margaret (Meg) Jung. Dr. Jung studied at the University of Wisconsin, earning a B.S., an M.S., and a PhD. From...
Bill Minor
Dec 29, 2022
William "Bill" Harold Minor, Jr., 51, of Ninety Six, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of William H. Minor, Sr. and Annie Faye Sanders Minor. Bill was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and was a foreman with Electricom. He was an avid outdoors...
J. D. Vaughn
Dec 24, 2022
Husband and father, grandfather and friend John D. Vaughn died on December 24, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1939 in Ninety Six, South Carolina. JD was married for 61 years to Rosemary, and together they raised three sons: Patrick (Deb), Michael (Jessica) and Joseph (Crystal). They inherited from their father his acerbic wit, his love of splurging at...
Joey Mackie
Dec 24, 2022
Edward Joseph "Joey" Mackie, 39, of 144 Ballenger Road, Hodges, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Fayetteville, NC, he was a son of Edward Alexander Mackie, Jr. and Sheila Dwana Brown Mackie. He was a lead man at Hodges Concrete Products and a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Joey enjoyed building things, especially anything out of wood,...
Ralph Harrison
Dec 24, 2022
Ralph Edward Harrison, 91, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Charlie and Estelle Murphy Harrison. He served in the US Navy and was a retired brick mason. Ralph loved to hunt and fish and was a fan of WWE wrestling. Ralph was twice married and was preceded...
Ann Lemmond
Dec 21, 2022
Ann Iveney Gilman Lemmond, 73, of Pawtucket, RI, formerly of Newberry, SC, and Corrigan, TX, widow of Murray Richard "Bo" Lemmond, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Herbert Cleveland Gilman and Frances Arlene Gilman. Ann grew up in Millinocket, MA and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from...
Mary Johnson
Dec 20, 2022
Mary Pearl Young Johnson, 89, formerly of First Street, Greenwood, widow of Ralph Howard Johnson, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late John Presley Young and Martha Powell Davis. Mary retired from Greenwood Mills where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club and was a charter member of First...
Deronda Mason
Dec 20, 2022
Deronda Ree Mason, 61, of 32 Joe Oulla Road, Ware Shoals, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Joanna, SC, she was the daughter of the late Elbert "Levi" Lavon Mason and Jolene Hazel Mason. Deronda loved spending time at the beach and watching football, especially her South Carolina Gamecocks. She is survived by...
Frances Cooper
Dec 19, 2022
Frances King Cooper, 95, formally of Oak Lane Drive, Greenwood, widow of James Albert "Dyke" Cooper, passed away, Monday, December 19, 2022 at NHC of Greenwood. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Willie Hitt King and Beatrice Valentine King. Frances retired from Greenwood Mills and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved to play golf when...
Reggie Miller
Dec 19, 2022
Reggie Lamar Miller, 73, of 118 Elm Drive, Ninety Six, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Fredrick, MD, he was a son of the late John Miller and Nora Splain. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time in the mountains. In his younger years he was a very talented fast pitch softball player. Surviving is his...
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