Obituaries

Austin James McInville

Austin James McInville

Apr 25, 2026

Austin James McInville, 32, of 201 Lakeview Drive, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Born on September 8, 1993, in Greenwood, he was a son of James "Jimmy" Leonard McInville and the late Robin Cavender McInville.

Austin was a remarkable young man who embraced life with a full heart and fearless spirit. Born with spina bifida,...

Joyce Ann Fuller

Joyce Ann Fuller

Apr 23, 2026

Joyce Ann Fuller, 77, of Greenwood, widow of Claude Ellis Fuller, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Self Regional Hospital.

Born on October 28, 1948, in Chester, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late, Haskell David Cook, and Rosie Bell Benson

Joyce was an inspector with Capsagel, where she spent many years ensuring quality in the manufacturing process. After...

Tedd William Davison

Tedd William Davison

Apr 15, 2026

Tedd William Davison, 74, of Greenwood, South Carolina, husband of Gail Wicker Davison, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Vern and Lois (Stoeber) Davison. Tedd attended Poland Seminary High School, graduating in 1969, and went on to attend The Ohio State University, where...

John G. Burch, Jr.

John G. Burch, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

John Gainey Burch, Jr. “JB” passed away early Friday April 10, 2026, at his home in Greenwood, SC. 

The middle child of “Jack” and “Jean” Burch, John grew up across the upstate of South Carolina graduating from Union High School in 1977. In Union, he met Susan Sumner who would go onto be his partner and wife for over 50 years....

Karen Sullivan

Karen Sullivan

Apr 10, 2026

Karen Denise Ward Sullivan, 68, of Greenwood, widow of Johnny Sullivan, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 15, 1957 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late George Robert Ward and Helen Goldman Ward. She was known for her love of flowers and gardening, her affection for her fur babies, KC and...

Mary Frances Whitt

Mary Frances Whitt

Apr 8, 2026

Mary Frances Crowe Whitt, 88, widow of Roy Franklin Whitt, Sr., died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Born in Comer, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Robert and Nola Duncan Crowe.

Mary Frances dedicated her career to the education of children as a teaching assistant with Greenwood School District 50. Her passion...

Nancy McLean Shaw

Nancy McLean Shaw

Apr 5, 2026

Nancy McLean Shaw, 88, of Columbia, widow of Thomas Mix "Mickey" Shaw,  passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

 Born on March 27, 1938, in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Gartrell Evans McLean and Thelma Irene Robertson McLean Sadler. 

Nancy devoted much of her life to working with young children, sharing her...

Wayne Lewis

Wayne Lewis

Apr 2, 2026

Vernon Wayne Lewis, age 78, husband of Diane Faulkner Lewis, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home.

Born on May 13, 1947, in Ridge Springs, he was the son of the late Vernon Cowan Lewis and Mattie Lou Johnson Lewis. Wayne was a beloved husband to the love of his life for over 58 years. He dedicated himself to...

Jeff Crisp

Jeff Crisp

Mar 29, 2026

Jeffery “Jeff” Brian Crisp, 44, of Ninety Six, husband of April Evans Crisp, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Born on January 21, 1982, in Greenwood, he was the son of Eugene and Yvonne Buff Canfield.

Jeff dedicated his life to public service and to the well-being of...

Chris L. Barlow Elder

Chris L. Barlow Elder

Mar 29, 2026

Christine Lynn Elder, 75, wife of Donald Elder, passed away Saturday, March 29th, 2026.

  Born on July 27, 1950, in Bronx, New York, she was a daughter of the late Ernest L. Barlow and Muriel Geyer Barlow. She was the beloved wife of Donald Elder for 54 wonderful years. Together, they traveled the world, building a life rooted in love,...

Patti Kent

Patti Kent

Mar 28, 2026

Patricia “Patti” Lynn Kent will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, creative soul, and the deep love she shared with everyone fortunate enough to know her. Patti dedicated 37 years of her professional life as an executive assistant with Allstate, where she was known for her unwavering commitment, organization, and the genuine care she brought to her work each day....

John Douglas "Doug" Stennett

John Douglas "Doug" Stennett

Mar 28, 2026

 John Douglas "Doug" Stennett, 83, of Greenwood, widower of Mary Botts Stennett, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

 Born on April 21, 1942, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Albert Stennett and Emma Ruth Jay Stennett.

 Doug proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army, honoring his country with commitment. After his service, he began working...

Sammy Graham

Sammy Graham

Mar 26, 2026

Clarence Samuel "Sammy" Graham, Jr., 75, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home.

Born on November 27, 1950, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clarence Samuel Graham, Sr. and Mozelle Russell Wells.

Sammy was a man who never met a stranger and had a special gift for starting conversations with anyone he met. You...

Harris Preston Upton, Sr.

Harris Preston Upton, Sr.

Mar 26, 2026

Harris Preston Upton, Sr., of Greenwood, beloved husband of Adair Timms Upton, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2026.

Born on August 5, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Thomas G. Upton and Lois Parnell Upton. Preston had a long and successful career, working for 34 years at the Greenwood Mills Mathews Plant....

Frances Crawford Dence

Frances Crawford Dence

Mar 23, 2026

Frances Crawford Dence, 75, of Greenwood, widow of John Andrew Dence, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026.

Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Dugger Crawford. Frances dedicated over 15 years as a sales associate at Walmart, where her friendly smile and warm personality touched the lives of countless customers and colleagues. She cherished her...

Willie Donald Leopard

Willie Donald Leopard

Mar 22, 2026

Willie Donald Leopard, 89, of Ninety Six, widower of Shirley Kirby Leopard, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Saluda Nursing Home.

Born on August 9, 1936, in Saluda, SC, he was a son of the late Willie and Leila Leopard. 

Donald retired from Greenwood Mills, Sloan Plant, where he served with commitment for over 40 years as a Fixer and...

William Clarence Haralson

William Clarence Haralson

Mar 21, 2026

William "Bill" Clarence Haralson, 91, of Greenwood, widower of Jane Johnson Haralson, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home.

Born on September 29, 1934, in Comer, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Thomas Haralson and Alice Nelson Haralson.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country with honor. After his military...

Stephen Sanders

Stephen Sanders

Mar 21, 2026

Stephen Ogletree Sanders, 79, of Greenwood, beloved husband of Carol Coleman Sanders, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Clarence Cooper Sanders and Gertrude Ogletree Sanders. Stephen proudly served in the US Army National Guard, a testament to his commitment and sense of duty. Beyond his service, he was...

Robert Wideman

Robert Wideman

Mar 17, 2026

  Robert Leonard Wideman, 61, of Bradley, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home.

  Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Brenda Phillips Wideman and the late Charles Workman Wideman. Robert was a construction contractor.

  He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Wideman.

  Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Jonathan Wideman; sister,...

Daniel Eugene Bien

Daniel Eugene Bien

Mar 16, 2026

Daniel Eugene Bien, 51, of Greenwood, husband of Tabatha Christine Bien, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Born on May 28, 1974 in Evansville, IN, he was the son of Margaret Ann Kallbreier Bien and the late Arden Edward Bien.

Daniel earned an associate's degree in HVAC from Piedmont Technical College, which paved the...