Obituaries
Vivian Alene Balchin
Dec 25, 2025
Vivian Alene Dorn Balchin, 90, of Ninety Six, widow of Ewell Emmitte Balchin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Hollie and Cora Collier Dorn. Vivian retired from Eaton and was a devoted member of South Greenwood Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she found great comfort and fellowship worshiping her...
Kevin Kettner
Dec 25, 2025
Kevin Paul Kettner, 69, of Abbeville, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of the late Frank J. Kettner and Mary May Mihina. Kevin will be remembered for his kindness by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by brothers, Mark Kettner and Tim Kettner; a sister, Kathy Pantisano;...
Judy Ayers
Dec 22, 2025
Judith Fortner Ayers, 78, widow of Rev. Robert Arthur Ayers, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on March 6, 1947, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Dr. J. B. Fortner and Bessie Amozine Fox Fortner. Judy dedicated her life to teaching, inspiring countless students throughout her career in public education....
Eugene "Gene" Ellenberg
Dec 20, 2025
Freeman Eugene "Gene" Ellenberg, III, 42, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Laramie, Wyoming. Born in Greenwood, SC, Gene was a son of Freeman Eugene Ellenberg, Jr. and Sandra Dorn Ellenberg. Gene attended Greenwood High School before going on to graduate from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He later earned his Master of Fine Arts from...
James Dickson
Dec 20, 2025
James Melvin Dickson, 68, of Abbeville, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his home. Born in Cherry Hill, NC on April 3, 1957, he was a son of Rebecca Carolyn Martin Tollison and the late James Alton Tollison. He spent his career as a truck driver at Carolina Pride. Outside of work, he was known for his love of...
Sara Stevens
Dec 19, 2025
Sara Fleming Stevens, 78, of Bradley, widow of Ben "Benny" L. Stevens, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on February 5, 1947 in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Fleming and Margaret Ellis Fleming. Sara was a devoted employee at Cardinal Health (formerly Kendall Professional Medical Products), where she worked in...
Phyllis Powell
Dec 17, 2025
Phyllis Feltman Powell, 80, of Greenwood, passed away on December 17, 2025. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Sara Starnes Hazel. In high school, Phyllis played on both the basketball and softball teams. Not only was she an athlete and good friend, she was known for her beauty, having won the title of Miss Calhoun Falls....
Linda Ursy
Dec 16, 2025
Linda Faye Ursy, 87, of Ninety Six, passed away on December 16, 2025, at her home. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Frank and Kate Payne. Linda dedicated her life to her work, beginning her career as a spinner in the textile industry before transitioning to a role as a home health caregiver. Passionate about...
Dwight Funderburk
Dec 13, 2025
Dwight Evans Funderburk, 78, died Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born January 21, 1947 in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Grady Hall and Agnes Horne Funderburk. He was a 1965 graduate of Greenwood High School. Dwight began his career with Greenwood Mills and in 1978 established Triangle Construction, marking the beginning of his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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