William H. Fletcher, Jr.
July 8, 2026
William H. Fletcher, Jr., 97, of Seneca, widow of Shirley (Rashotte) Fletcher, passed away on July 8, 2026.
William was born on July 31, 1928, in Red Bank, N.J., the son of the late William H. Fletcher and Bertha Almeda Harding Fletcher. When he was 3 years old, his family moved to the Bronx, N.Y. and when he was 8 years...
Patricia Mae Langeness Pappalardo
July 11, 2026
Patricia Mae Langeness Pappalardo, aged 82, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the cherished daughter of Lewis and Roberta Langeness.
She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Jay Pappalardo and wife Lorae of Seneca, Jeff Pappalardo and wife Ricki of Lexington, KY, and John Pappalardo of Elk Grove, CA.
Patricia was passionate about...
Pamela Madden Jaynes
June 4, 2026
Pamela Madden Jaynes, 69, widow of Michael Lewis Jaynes, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Pam was the daughter of the late Judson Espy Madden and Frances Gambrell Madden. She was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and was known for her kind heart and generous spirit.
Pam was a licensed cosmetologist...
Irene Grant
June 27, 2026
Irene Nowocien Grant, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and her family on June 27, 2026. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, proud grandmother, and dear friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved ones, creating memories that will be treasured forever.Born on January 12, 1957, in Karlsruhe, Germany, Irene lived a...
Leon Ray Watkins
July 8, 2026
Leon Ray Watkins, of Westminster, born July 12, 1947 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of the 56 years Janice of the home, his daughter Jessica (Chad) Smith, of Lexington, a son, Luke Watkins, of Westminster, and his beloved granddaughter Morgan of Lexington.
He was predeceased by his parents Charles and...
Marianna Affrunti
July 4, 2026
Marianna Affrunti, born on January 3, 1938, in Ventimiglia, Sicily, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2026. She was 88 years old.
Marianna's life journey began in the picturesque countryside of Sicily, where she was the beloved daughter of Giacomo Varisco and Marianna Anzalone, who preceded her in death. From her earliest years, she was deeply imbued with...
Ophelia Moore
July 4, 2026
Ophelia Moore, age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her home in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on July 25, 1946 in Maple Hill, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Vallie Rhodes and the late Walter Rhodes.
Ms. Moore attended the Tribble Center and Cerebral Palsy Center.
In addition to her mother, Ophelia is survived by her sisters; Venetta...
Kathryn E. Bryant
June 28, 2026
Kathryn E. Bryant, 79, of West Union, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2026. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of Kenneth Earl Siefer and Maxine Charlotte Flower.
Survivors include her husband of the home, John M. Bryant. Other survivors include a sister, Colette Siefer, and a brother, Kenny Siefer.
Kathryn worked for Clemson University for over 28...
Steve Ray Nabors
June 23, 2026
Steve R. Nabors, 66, of Seneca, husband of Cynthia Nabors passed away on June 23, 2026.
Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Clyde Edward Nabors and Edna Elizebeth Burrell Nabors.
Survivors include his wife Cynthia of 46 years, one son Steven (Lauren) Nabors, his siblings, Ricky Nabors, Crystal, Ruthie, Pennie and Clyde, Jr. Other survivors include a...
Cathy Dial
June 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cathy Ann Dial, at the young age of 61.She lived a life defined by strength, perseverance, kindness and an unwavering love for her family. Though life was not always kind to her, she faced its challenges with resilience and grace ,always found ways to care for those around her....
Johnnie Bomar Cobb, Jr.
June 21, 2026
Johnnie Bomar Cobb, Jr., aged 80, of Seneca, passed away on June 21, 2026. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Bomar Cobb, Sr. and Christen Ramey Cobb.
Johnnie is survived by his cherished children: Tina Shimer, Christine Davis (Shane), Jonathan Cobb (Sandy), Chris Elgin, Zach Cobb (Leann), Jaclyn Cobb, and Katelyn Cobb (Austin). His legacy...
Sylvia Mae James
June 20, 2026
Sylvia Mae James, 87, of Townville, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born in Craig, Arkansas, she was the daughter of William Albertus Dewey and Carrie Lou Dewey.
Survivors include her children, who cherished their mother dearly, Angela (James) Beam, Jones (Carol) Alvarez, Kelly Ann (David) Cox, Michael Lowry and Willis (Jackie) Lowry, 19 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. Other survivors...
Tony Dunn
June 20, 2026
Tony Beauford Ray Dunn, 50, of Seneca, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Born in Seneca, he was the son of the late Ted Franklin Dunn and Minnie Sue Dunn.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Stephanie Dunn, his two children, Christopher Ray Dunn, and Paul Jones (Jodi Brown), other survivors include his two brothers, William and Waco Woods,...
Mary Mercedes Etten
June 19, 2026
Mary Mercedes Etten (79) of Seneca, SC passed away on June 19, 2026 at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC after battling 4 years of vascular dementia.
She is survived by her husband Marvin and 4 sons: Matthew of Buford, GA, Mark (Janice) of Lewisburg, WV, Peter (Karla) of Brambleton, VA, and Paul (Marla) of Shawano, WI. She is also...
Carolyn Ann Crumpton Blackwell
June 16, 2026
Carolyn Ann Crumpton Blackwell, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, South Carolina. Born in Seneca on August 17, 1956, she was the loving wife of 46 years to Dennis Wayne Blackwell and daughter of the late Henry and Francis Crumpton.
In addition to her husband Mrs. Blackwell is survived by her daughter;...
Teresa Smith
June 11, 2026
Theresa Lane (Roach) Smith, age 67, of Clemson, SC passed away suddenly on June 11, 2026 at Pickens Cannon Hospital. After a gastrointestinal crisis she unexpectedly succumbed after several valiant efforts to restart her heart. She was born on September 24, 1958 in Barnwell SC.
She was a much loved, thoughtful, funny, loud, big-hearted woman, born-again Christian, and rabid Clemson fan....
James Scott Stokes
June 10, 2026
James Scott Stokes of Pickens County was 70 years of age when he passed away on June 11, 2026. He was born August 9, 1955, in Easley, South Carolina, to James Robert Stokes and Patricia Ann Bagwell. He was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Doyce Stokes, who passed away in his 20s.
He will be remembered for the laughter...
Timothy Eugene Byrd
June 10, 2026
Timothy Eugene Byrd, 61, of Seneca, passed away on June 10, 2026 at his home.
Brown Funerals is assisting the family.
Jennifer Iris Jackson
June 10, 2026
Jennifer "Jenny" Iris Jackson, 44, wife of Jimmy Grant, of West Union, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born in Seneca, she was the daughter of Kevin Eugene Jackson and Eileen Whitener Jackson.
Survivors include her husband Jimmy Grant, of the home, her children, Katlyn McMahan, and Gabriel Whitworth, step children, Hunter Grant and Tyler Grant. She was a loving...
Margaret Elizabeth Adams
June 2, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Adams (Betsy), born on April 7, 1960 age 66, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, faith, and unwavering love for those around her.
Born to Margaret Mary Kime Adams and William Richard Adams, and stepdaughter to Constance Marie Christie Adams, Betsy grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where she graduated...