Obituaries

Kerry Cooper

Kerry Cooper

Sep 3, 2025

Kerry Marion Cooper, Sr, 59, of Greenwood, husband of Tonya Foxworth Cooper, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hospice and Pallitative Care of the Piedmont after a long, brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late James Perry "Pete" Cooper, Sr. and Rebecca Bullock Adams. Kerry worked for Cardinal Health...

Audrey Martinez

Audrey Martinez

Sep 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Audrey Martinez, age 91, on September 3, 2025, at her home in Ninety Six, South Carolina. Audrey passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer that spanned the last three years. Throughout her illness, Audrey's unwavering kindness and grace remained ever-present,...

Jeanette Gunnells

Jeanette Gunnells

Sep 2, 2025

Jeannette B. Gunnells, 69, of Ninety Six, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2025. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Kenneth R. Burnett and Marie N. Burnett. Jeannette was an accepting, giving, caring, and loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by her sons, Joe Hindsley and Kenneth Freeman; daughter in law, Jan Hindsley; granddaughter, Julia Hindsley;...

Linda Willing

Linda Willing

Sep 1, 2025

Linda Wheeler Shadoan Willing, 81, of Greenwood, widow of John L. "J.L." Willing, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Muncie, IN, she was a daughter, of the late Leonard Wheeler and Ollie A. Whitlock Wheeler. Linda was the office manager at Stockman Lands for thirty one years. She is survived by her daughter,...

David Lingyak

David Lingyak

Aug 31, 2025

David James Lingyak 10/10/1956---08/20/1978 08/20/1978---08/31/2025 The amazing life of David James Lingyak. At the age of 68 David was freed from his wheelchair and is walking again in heaven. Born on 10/10/1956 to James and Dorothy Jean Lingyak of Camillus, NY. He graduated from West Genesee Senior High School Class of 74 and Cayuga County Community College Class of 76....

Dennis Green

Dennis Green

Aug 30, 2025

Dennis Derrell Green, 77, of Ninety Six, husband of Marie Moore Green, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home. Born on April 27, 1948 in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Alvin "Peanut" Green and Ellen Moss Green. Dennis was a dedicated and respected machinist at Eaton before retiring. His commitment and strong work ethic were...

James Ray Walker

James Ray Walker

Aug 28, 2025

James "Jimmy" Ray Walker, 60, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Born on July 2, 1965, Jimmy was the son of the late Roy W. Walker and Mary E. Moore Maye. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest...

Sharron Burnett

Sharron Burnett

Aug 27, 2025

Sharron Carroll Burnett, wife of Steve Burnett, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 on her 68th birthday. Born in Abbeville, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Mamie Lou "Connie" Kidd Carroll. Sharron was a graduate of Charzanne Beauty College and was a beautician for 27 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dennis Boyer

Dennis Boyer

Aug 26, 2025

Dennis W. Boyer, 74, of Cross Hill, husband of Regena Storey Boyer; passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on April 21, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late Norman W. Boyer and Annabelle Solley Boyer. Dennis lived a life dedicated to service, family, and community. Dennis was a proud veteran...

Greg Smith

Greg Smith

Aug 26, 2025

Gregory Munday Smith, 71, of Greenwood, husband of Deborah Dawley Smith, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born on January 24, 1954, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late George Walter Smith and Gladys Mundy Smith. Greg was a graduate of Limestone College and was a retired manager with Georgia Pacific. He cherished his time spent with...

Danny Stepp

Danny Stepp

Aug 25, 2025

Danny Gerald Stepp, 81, of Waterloo, widower of Margaret Stepp, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home. Born on December 19, 1943 in Oregon, MO, he was the son of the late HM Stepp and Nina Joplin. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Providence PHC. Danny was a loving family man and was...

Lee Peterson

Lee Peterson

Aug 24, 2025

Lee Allen Peterson, 77, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born on April 23, 1948, in La Crosse, WI, he was the son of the late Orville Oliver Peterson and Phyllis Admundson Peterson. Lee was known for his unwavering spirit and passion for life and was a retired store manager for Woolworth. He enjoyed gardening and pouring his...

Vicki Ashley

Vicki Ashley

Aug 23, 2025

Vera "Vicki" Hughes Ashley, 70, of Waterloo, wife of Charles "Chuck" Ashley, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Scott Hughes. Vicki worked at Harris Plant in Greenwood in 1974 for 13 years before leaving to work in McCormick Clerk of Court office then retiring...

Raymond Boothe

Raymond Boothe

Aug 22, 2025

Raymond "Butch" Lane Boothe, Jr., 78, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mallie Louise Conner Boothe. Butch was a retired truck driver and worked with Powell's Trash Service. Surviving are his daughter, Sarah Boothe and a grandson, Jonathan Griffin. He was the last surviving member...

Irvin Winik

Irvin Winik

Aug 21, 2025

Irvin M. Winik "Irv", age 94, widow of Wilma Sayler Winik, died August 21, 2025. Irv was born in Baltimore, MD on September 28, 1930, and was a graduate of Baltimore City College (High School) and the University of Baltimore. He first worked as a mail boy and payroll clerk, and the next 8 years as a parts-chaser at the...

Monty Gunn

Monty Gunn

Aug 20, 2025

Monty Hobson Gunn, 85, husband of Kathleen McQuown Gunn and the late Marit Kristiansen Gunn, passed away peacefully when God called him on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his home. Surviving in addition to his wife are his daughters, Anne Soviero (Paul) of Hilton Head, SC, Mary Toro Owens (Matt) of Irmo, SC and Michelle Toro (Hunter Cape) of Greenwood,...

Jan Shaw

Jan Shaw

Aug 19, 2025

Janice "Jan" Shaw, 65, of Greenwood, beloved wife of Terry Shaw, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Frank Welborn Whitt and Alice Conwell Whitt Tate. Janice was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and worked for Greenwood Mills for many years....

Zeain Dyal

Zeain Dyal

Aug 19, 2025

James Zeain Dyal, age 85, passed away at home on August 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 59 years, son Jamie Dyal, daughter and son-in-law Mary and David Stepp, daughter and son-in-law Zandra and Casey Anthony, grandson and granddaughter-in-law Derek and Kayla Dyal, grandson Cooper Anthony, granddaughter Lucy Anthony, great grandchildren Kensington, Kora, and Kip Dyal,...

Bobby Bartless

Bobby Bartless

Aug 19, 2025

Robert "Bobby" L. Bartless, Sr, 78, of Greenwood, husband of Vicky Dobbins Bartless, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on August 21, 1946 in Macon, GA, he was a son of the late Charles Scott Bartless, Sr. and Ree Campbell Bartless. Bobby spent his career in maintenance at Greenwood Mills. Beyond...

Jane Jones

Jane Jones

Aug 17, 2025

Jane Brown Jones, 74, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on November 3, 1950, in Royston, Georgia, Jane was the daughter of the late George and Gracell Brown. She found her calling early on, earning a nursing degree from Lander College. For many years, she...