Obituaries
Matthew Adam Ashley
Mar 13, 2026
Matthew Adam Ashley, known affectionately to those who loved him as "Big Mo," 34, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.
Born on September 29, 1991 in Anderson, SC he was a son of Mark Anthony Ashley, Sr. and Mona Burdette Ashley. Matthew was a remarkable man whose kind-hearted nature and humble spirit touched the lives...
Dawn Shonesy
Mar 11, 2026
Dawn Shonesy, known and loved by many as “Sam,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on February 11, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama, Dawn was the daughter of the late Lon Joseph Shonesy and Mary Frances Rahrer Gaines.
As the daughter of a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army, she had the unique...
Clifton Akers
Mar 10, 2026
Clifton “Cliff” H. Akers, a beloved husband, of Juanita Baker Akers left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Fred and Hallie Hypes Akers. Cliff served his country in the US Army as a military police officer. He enjoyed a...
Helen Lagrone Whitlock
Mar 8, 2026
Helen King Lagrone Whitlock, 94, of Greenwood, widow of Earl Whitlock, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home.
Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Adger S. King, Sr. and Katie Mae Ard King. Helen was a homemaker for many years and assisted her husband with his business, Lagrone Plumbing Company. She was passionate about sewing...
Mary Gentry Fair
Mar 6, 2026
Mary Gentry Fair, 82, of Greenwood, widow of Larry Loren Fair, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1943, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late James Robert Gentry and Ollie Mae Taylor Gentry. Mary dedicated much of her life to the profession of teaching, making a profound impact on the lives...
Mary Frances Haston
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Frances Haston, 85, formerly of Greenwood, widow of Dean Haston, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at The Renaissance Senior Living.
Born on September 29, 1940, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Branch Alexander Hall and Mary Price Hall. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, reading and keeping up with current events-often with Fox News on the television and...
Diane "Pooh" White
Mar 3, 2026
Diane "Pooh" Sisk White, 76, of Greenwood, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Sisk and Mary Ruth Reynolds Anderson. Diane was a proud second-generation textile worker, devoting many years of her life as a supervisor at Solutia, where she was known for her hard work and strong leadership. After retiring,...
James Wylie Revis
Mar 2, 2026
James W Revis “Jim” went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 86 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born in Marion, NC on January 13, 1940, he was the son of the late William Clyde Revis and Lellar Ann Baker. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Bobby Butler, Sr.
Feb 27, 2026
Bobby Louis Butler, Sr., 73, of Bradley, widower of Linda Dixon Butler, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home.
Born on February 12, 1953, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late William Grover Butler and Eva Price Turner.
Bobby is survived by his son, Keith Richardson (Sally); sisters, Phyllis McManus and Rene Strawhorne; grandchildren, Bobby Butler, III (Jessica...
Ray Anderson
Feb 26, 2026
Ray Richard Anderson, 93, of Greenwood, widower of Mary Ruth Reynolds Anderson, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.
Born in Pine City, MN, he was a son of the late Etha O. Welch and Raymond Wilford Anderson. Ray retired from Monsanto, was a founding member of Coronaca Fire Department and was a member of Ninety Six First Baptist...
Helen Wilke Lewis
Feb 24, 2026
Helen Wilke Lewis, 71, of Greenwood, wife of Ronnie Lewis, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home.
She was born on August 5, 1954, in Lake Worth, Florida, the beloved daughter of the late Rolf Wilke and Anita Wilke. Her parents, who had immigrated from Germany, instilled in her a strong sense of family, resilience, and heritage that shaped...
Brenda McClendon Smith
Feb 23, 2026
Brenda McClendon Smith, 85, of Greenwood, widow of Tedd Ronald Smith passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Residences at Greenwood.
Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow P. "Woody" McClendon and Nellie Blackwell McClendon. Brenda retired from Greenwood High School, where she was not only a diligent employee but also a passionate supporter of the...
Marion Jean "Mama Jean" Garron
Feb 18, 2026
Marion Jean Merritt Garron, 95, of Greenwood, widow of Robert E. Garron, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter to the late Albert Lee Merritt and Annie Louise Clem Merritt. Marion, also known as Mama Jean found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed spending precious moments with family...
Cindy Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Cynthia Ann Smith, 62, died Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.
Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Sidney O'dell Smith and Edna Cannon Livingston Smith. Cindy was a 1981 graduate of Ninety Six High School and received an Associates degree in Accounting from Piedmont Technical College in 1985. She went on to receive a degree in...
Bobby Lovvorn
Feb 15, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Henry Lovvorn, Jr., 83, of Murrells Inlet, widower of Elizabeth Calhoun Lovvorn, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital.
Born on July 8, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of Robert Henry Lovvorn, Sr. and Ellen Childs Seabrook Lovvorn.
A man of remarkable character and strength, Bobby graduated from The Citadel in 1964...
Mike Williamson
Feb 15, 2026
Michael F. Williamson, 79, of Ninety Six, husband of Sally Sutton Williamson, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late James A. Williamson, Jr. and Madelyn Tegan Williamson.
Mike dedicated many years to his career at Lockheed Martin, retiring in 2010 as the Director of Site Operations and...
Carolyn Ann Shook Schuetter
Feb 14, 2026
Carolyn Ann Shook Schuetter, 58, of Waterloo, beloved wife of Larry Schuetter and mother of Bryan John O'Dwyer and Elizabeth Ann O'Dwyer, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
Born on June 23, 1967 in Oak Lawn, IL, she was a daughter of the late Kathryn and Tom Shine and Jack and Gloria Shook.
Her...
Margaret Ann Sanders
Feb 14, 2026
Margaret Ann Sanders, affectionately known as "Susie," 76, of Hodges, wife of John Walter Sanders, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 25, 1949, in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Mitchell and Margie Yancey Mitchell.
Together with her husband, John , she co-owned Golf Cars of Greenwood, where...
George Tillman Powell, III
Feb 13, 2026
George Tillman "Tim" Powell III, 81, of Chapin, husband of Julie Tuten Powell, passed away Friday, February 13,2026 at Lexington Hospice House.
Born on January 7, 1945, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late George Tillman Powell JR and Mildred Willingham. Tim dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as a lawyer, proudly serving for 37...
Don Ruff
Feb 11, 2026
Donald "Don" Oscar Ruff, 91, of Abbeville, husband of Edna L. Segers Ruff, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home.Born on February 4, 1935 in Newberry, he was a son of the late William Oscar Ruff and Annie Ruth Griffin Ruff Riddle.Don's life was defined by a strong work ethic and a commitment to his country. He served...
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