Obituaries

William Robert Evans

William Robert Evans

Feb 5, 2021

William Robert Evans, 87, of Ninety Six, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at McCormick Health & Rehab from complications due to Covid. Born in Calhoun Falls, he was a son of the late William Burton Evans and Mary Odessa Hill Burton. He is survived by his daughter, Kimage Evans Turner (Robert) of Ninety Six; grandchildren, Brooks Nguyen (Tricia), Casey Nguyen,...

Fred W. Leopard

Fred W. Leopard

Feb 4, 2021

Fred Walker Leopard, age 86, went to his eternal home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born September 18, 1934, in Ninety Six, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Burley and Mattie Lou Ellison Leopard. He was one of nine children. Fred worked in Greenwood Mills for more than 51 years in the Card Room at the Ninety...

Janice Holloway

Janice Holloway

Feb 4, 2021

Janice Lea Holloway, 82, born in St. Louis, MO on February 3, 1939 to John and Martha Boehne. She married the love of her life Capt. Harry Holloway US Army ret, who predeceased her after forty five years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her brother, John Boehne of Schaumburg, IL. She leaves behind her son, Tal Holloway (Shari)...

Charlie Davis

Charlie Davis

Feb 3, 2021

Charlie William Davis, 77, of East Idlewood Circle, West Columbia and formerly of Greenwood, husband of Beverly Davis, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late William Vaughn and Fredna Vernelle Davis and was raised at Connie Maxwell Children's Home. Charlie served in the US Air Force and was...

Meg Jung

Meg Jung

Feb 3, 2021

Margaret "Meg" Beattie Jung was born in Providence, RI on November 26, 1931 passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Wesley Commons Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Robert and Ann Beattie. She graduated from Rhode Island College of Education and taught math and physical education in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and West Virginia. While attending...

Terry "Huh" Morse

Terry "Huh" Morse

Feb 3, 2021

Terry "Huh" Morse, 64, formerly of Ninety Six, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Laurens Estates. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Mitchell and Hassie Adams Morse. Huh retired from Greenwood Mills after 33 years of service and was a diehard South Carolina Gamecock fan. He is survived by a sister, Donna Rodgers (Terry) of Saluda;...

Billie Ruth Leopard

Billie Ruth Leopard

Feb 2, 2021

Billie Ruth Sanders Leopard, 76, resident of Wesley Commons, wife of James Leopard, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Lalend Marriett and Evelyn Sanders and Agnes Alverson and James Stanfield. She was formerly employed with the Clemson Plant in Seneca until their closing. Billie Ruth...

Virginia Fox

Virginia Fox

Feb 2, 2021

Virginia Jane Lomax Fox, widow of Price C. Fox passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Ashley House. Born in Greensboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Lomax and Bessie Lomax Gantt. She retired after many years of services at Monsanto and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by...

Mary P. May

Mary P. May

Feb 1, 2021

Mary Frances Parks May, age 92 of Greenwood, widow of Clarence "Jr." May went to her eternal home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Martinsville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Alma Haynie Parks of Lawrenceville, GA. Mary was a member of Bethlehem Union Church of Waterloo and...

Chip Bowie Jr.

Chip Bowie Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

Wallace "Chip" Lee Bowie, Jr., 58, of 1318 Highway 246 N, passed away February 1, 2021 at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Allene Weeks Abrams and the late Wallace Lee Bowie. He was employed by Ascend and a US Army veteran. Chip was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed Harley Davidsons. Surviving in addition...

Patricia Ouzts

Patricia Ouzts

Jan 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Horne Ouzts, 78, of 1723 Martin Town Road, widow of Chester Pierce Ouzts, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Ellie and Etta Hammett Horne. Patricia was a lifelong member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Nella Elizabeth Barr of Edgefield,...

Owen Downey

Owen Downey

Jan 30, 2021

Owen Gordon "Cow Patty" Downey, 62, of Calhoun Road, husband of Helene Hasting Downey, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Paul Silas Downey and Nina Mobley Downey. Owen enjoyed fishing, Clemson Football and was a wonderful host while cooking out with family and friends. He worked with Downey...

Vera Martin

Vera Martin

Jan 30, 2021

Vera Thompson "Nanny Bell" Martin, 79, of Greenwood, widow of Billy W. Martin, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Owen and Ruby Lee Harvey Thompson. Vera retired from Schlumberger and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Jean Butler

Jean Butler

Jan 29, 2021

Elsie Imojean "Jean" Waites Butler, 84, widow of Chris David "Pop" Butler, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Greer Rehab and Healthcare. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Whitt and Eoline Cann Waites. Jean was a former restaurant manager and a member of South Greenwood Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter,...

Pia Cooper

Pia Cooper

Jan 29, 2021

Usa "Pia" Kompuan Cooper, 71, of Greenwood, widow of James Edward Cooper, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand and retired from Eaton after more than thirty years of service. Surviving are her two sons, Paul Cooper of the home and Peter Cooper (Helena Rudolph) of Greenwood; father-in-law, Alfred...

Julia Allen

Julia Allen

Jan 28, 2021

Julia McAbee Allen, 89, of Wesley Commons, died Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born in Gaffney, she was a daughter of the late Will and Mae Parker McAbee. She was retired from Rose's Department Store and was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church and the Young at Heart Sunday School Class. She is survived by her children, Sandra Hawkins (Waymon) of...

Skip Haeuser

Skip Haeuser

Jan 28, 2021

Skip passed unexpectedly from a massive brain aneurysm. He was a man who lived life to the fullest. A proud marine serving 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was co-owner of Lakeside Marna with his good friend Edward John. So many memories of our GreenBay life, so many friends and good times. His hunting and fishing trips, the cottage...

Virginia Taylor

Virginia Taylor

Jan 27, 2021

Virginia McNeely Taylor, 87, widow of Marvin Ernest Taylor, formerly of Phillips Circle, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Emerald Gardens. Born in Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of the late Quincy and Aline Watts McNeely. Virginia was a homemaker and a former teacher at East Side Christian School. She was a faithful member of East Side Baptist...

Candice Bice

Candice Bice

Jan 26, 2021

Candice Marie Bice, 36, of 160 Burnett Road, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she a daughter of Kenny Bice and the late Pamela Fletcher. Candice was a caregiver and a mother to all. She was loved by many and loved to cook. Surviving in addition to her father, Kenny, and stepmother, Shari Gary...

Ronnie Knawhaw

Ronnie Knawhaw

Jan 25, 2021

Ronald Keith Knawhaw, 70, died Monday, January 25, 2021 at McCormick Health and Rehab. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Sidney Truman and Margie DeLoach Knawhaw. Ronnie was a former client of the Burton Center and was a member of Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are his caregivers, Jimmy and Paula Haynes of Ninety Six...