Obituaries
Joann Lail
Oct 5, 2025
JoAnn Fuller Lail, 72, of Fountain Inn, passed away on October 5, 2025. Born In Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of Henry and Mamie Harrison Fuller. JoAnn dedicated her life to the creation of beautiful jewelry, a passion she discovered as a teenager. Over a remarkable 40-year career, she traveled across the country with her husband, participating in arts...
Willie Jones
Oct 2, 2025
Willie Edward Jones, age 85, of Greenwood, widower of Barbara Joyce Jones, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home. Born on May 1, 1940, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Willie was the son of the late Jimmy Haskel Jones and Louise Driggers Jones Chavis. Willie was known for his unwavering work ethic, dedicating many years to serving as a...
Toula Allen
Sep 30, 2025
Stamatoula "Toula" Chatos Allen "Nanny", 61, of Greenwood, wife of Vernon Allen, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on August 10, 1964 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Violet Cox Chatos and the late Angelo Tom Chatos. Toula lived a life defined by love, generosity, and tireless work for her family and community....
Tommy Svenningsen Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Arthur Svenningsen, Sr. 65, of Waterloo, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home. Born on August 1, 1960 in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Emil Julius "Sonny" Svenningsen, Jr. and Barbara Balchin Svenningsen. Tommy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Whether he was working on a car or strumming his well-loved guitar, Tommy...
Minnie Morse
Sep 26, 2025
Minnie Mae Murray Morse, 76 of Greenwood, wife of Wesley Morse, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on May 2, 1949 in Lavonia, GA, she was a daughter of the late Larry Murray and Hazel Sutherland Murray Hastings. Minnie was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Tabernacle, where her deep faith found expression in...
Tommy "Tl" Lee Leopard Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Tommy "TL" Lee Leopard Jr, 60, of Bradley, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Greenwood, SC. Born in Pensacola, Florida, he was a son of Tommie Leopard, Sr. and Juanita Calliham Leopard. He was a man of many interests. He found joy in hunting and fishing and was a skilled archer who embraced the beauty of nature. He loved...
Richard Balser
Sep 25, 2025
Richard Keith Balser, 61, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. Born in Comanche County, Oklahoma, he was a son of the late Ottie Wilbert Balser and Brenda Joyce Henderson Sanders. Richard worked for Greenwood Mills and was a private automotive mechanic. He was preceded in death his sister, Susie Balser. Surviving are his son, Ryan...
Patricia Carithers
Sep 24, 2025
Patricia Carithers, 77, of Laurens, passed away on September 24, 2025. Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Helen Carithers. She is survived by a brother, Doug Carithers. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Dwaine Carithers. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 29,...
Robert Lukas
Sep 24, 2025
Robert Louis Lukas, 83, of Greenwood, passed away on September 24, 2025. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Louis and Rose Berepski Lukas. Robert proudly served in the Army, where he honed his skills and sense of discipline that would serve him well in his later career as a locksmith. He enjoyed working with...
Michael Giles
Sep 23, 2025
Michael "Mike" Giles, 59, of Greenwood, entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2025. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late John Jessie Giles, Jr. and Shirley Knight Giles. Mike served his country for four years as part of the Army Reserves. He will be missed by all who knew him. Along with his mother, Mike is...
Austin Gordon
Sep 22, 2025
Austin Gordon, 30, of Abbeville, passed away on September 22, 2025. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Crystal Roton Gordon (Glenn), and Chris Gordon. He had a passion for making music and could often be found singing and playing his guitar. Austin also enjoyed working outdoors and found joy in woodworking, a hobby that allowed him to...
Vernon Clark
Sep 22, 2025
John Vernon Clark, 90, of Ninety Six, widower of Peggy Marie Helton Clark, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. Born on June 14, 1935 in Greenwood, he was the son of the late John Robert Clark and Julie Shirley Clark. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country with honor before beginning his...
Dianne Eddy
Sep 20, 2025
Dianne Hendrix Eddy, 78, of Ninety Six, widow of Thomas H. Eddy, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born in Easley, she was the daughter of the late Arthur James, Frances James Hendrix and Lila Hendrix. Dianne found joy in simple pleasures - a good book, the quiet satisfaction of cutting her...
Bill Yoder
Sep 16, 2025
William "Bill" Albin Yoder, 78, of Greenwood, husband of Beth Yoder, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1947 in Eugene, Oregon to the late Richard E. and Willellen Yoder. After graduating from high school , Bill joined the US Air Force and served from 1965 to 1969. In addition...
Barbara "Bj" Glanton
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara Jean "BJ" Glanton, 88, resident of Greenwood, loving wife of Gene F. Glanton passed away September 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Inez Adams. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and was formerly employed by A&P, The Vogue, McCaslan's Book Store and Winn...
Ken Harvley
Sep 13, 2025
Kenneth Steven Harvley, 73, of Greenwood, husband of Terina Lowery Harvley, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1952 in Greenwood, South Carolina. Ken was a United States Army veteran, where he served during the Vietnam Conflict. For more than 30 years, Ken owned and operated A1 Septic Tank Services, building not...
Anna Tullis
Sep 12, 2025
Anna Marie Tullis, 45, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at her home. Born on March 31, 1980 in Greenwood, she was the daughter of Joseph "Joe" Tullis and the late Faye Corley Tullis. Anna was a graduate of Lander University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in mechatronics, and she also obtained two associate degrees from Piedmont...
Dakota Revels
Sep 11, 2025
Dakota Lee Revels, a devoted son, a beloved friend, and a hero to his community. Born on December 1, 1995, in Greenwood, Dakota left us on September 11, 2025, at the age of 29. He was a man defined by his deep love for his family, his unwavering friendships, and his passionate commitment to serving others. Dakota served with honor...
Jimmy Giles
Sep 11, 2025
James "Jimmy" Giles, 77, of Troy, passed away on September 11, 2025. Born in Newberry, SC, James was a son of Douglas and Evelyn Holtzclaw Giles. Jimmy dedicated his life to the world of music, sharing his passion and talent as a long-time music teacher at Cambridge Academy and serving as the music director at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. His...
Nell Mcalister
Sep 10, 2025
Sarah Nell Hodges McAlister, 90, widow of Clyde O. "Catfish" McAlister, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Greenwood, Nell was a daughter of the late Sloan and Grace Cobb Hodges. She was formerly employed by Parke-Davis and retired from Health Related Services. A proud member of the Harris Baptist Church and the Master Disciple Sunday School Class, Nell was...
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