Mona Lynn Brown
Sep 30, 2025
Mona Lynn Brown, 55, of Walhalla, passed away on September 30, 2025.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of Harold (Lillie) Smith and Norma Jean (Jeff) Patton. Survivors include her parents and one son, Jason Gibson. She was also predeceased by her two children, Joshua Smith and Josie Gibson.
Other survivors include her grandchildren: Raylon Grace, Gauge Perry Smith, Sorin...
Michael Carey Hart
Oct 6, 2025
Michael Carey Hart, 73, husband of Karen Elaine Black Hart, entered eternal rest on Monday October 6, 2025, surrounded by his family at the residence.Born on July 13, 1952 in Seneca, South Carolina, Michael was the son of the late Willie J. Hart and Betty Jean Crooks Hart. Michael was a lifelong resident of Return Community. Since childhood, he had...
William Gustin
Oct 2, 2025
William Gustin, age 81, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on April 13, 1944, he was the loving husband of Donna Gustin and father to Alysia Gustin.
Patricia Nell Sorrells Roberts
Sep 29, 2025
Patricia Nell (Sorrells) Roberts,72, of Six Mile, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born on September 21, 1953, in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Randolph Sorrells and Maryann (Trulove) Sorrells.
Patricia worked for more than 25 years at Phillips Fibers in Seneca before continuing her career at Bosch. Patricia was known...
Melody Ann Clarke
Sep 28, 2025
Melody Clarke was a beautiful dancer. She met her husband Lee at a San Francisco YMCA sock hop, and after their first jitterbug, she knew he was the one. She even abandoned vacation plans to ensure she was there the following week to see him again. The pair married and soon had 3 children, Mark, Marcie, and Julie. Melody was...
Wilma Rankin
Sep 26, 2025
Wilma Jaynes Rankin, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on December 26, 1931, in Oconee County, South Carolina, her life was a rich tapestry woven with passion, creativity, and a profound dedication to her community and family.
Wilma enjoyed a celebrated career in the fashion industry, making her mark as...
Ricky Paul Woods
Sep 22, 2025
Ricky Paul Woods, a cherished member of the Seneca, South Carolina community, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born on March , 1957, in Seneca, he graced the world with his presence and made countless memories with family, friends, and colleagues during his lifetime.
Ricky dedicated a significant portion of his career to West Point Stevens,...
Isaiah Joseph Dionne
Sep 19, 2025
Isaiah was born on February 5, 2021. He was the most beautiful baby boy. As Isaiah grew, so did his personality.
Knowing him was such an amazing experience; he was always happy. Isaiah's smile could light up a room, and his laugh would warm your heart.
Isaiah loved cooking; it was one of his favorite things to do. His favorite food was...
Bobilynn Michelle Stallings Reed
Sep 15, 2025
Bobilynn Michelle Stallings Reed, 35, of Seneca, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Michael Lander and Joan Gail Campbell Stallings.
Survivors include her husband, Brian Daniel Reed; her two children, Brilynn Campbell Reed and Brody Daniel Reed, a step-daughter, Brianna (Ricky) Roth; her mother-in-law, Becky Reed Savage; and a niece, Kaislynn Lorraine...
Vickie Darlene Gibbs
Sep 7, 2025
Vickie Darlene Gibbs passed away on September 7, 2025, to be with her Lord and Savior. Born in Clinton, South Carolina, she spent most of her childhood on the Mill Hill in Newry, South Carolina. For the first half of her working career, she performed quality control at various plants in Seneca, including Jacob's Chuck Manufacturing, Jantzen, and Dynacast.
She worked...
Laura Lynn Childes
Sep 7, 2025
Laura Lynn Childes was born January 10, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana, to David and Judy Brown. She was raised with her younger brother, David, in Indiana. As a young woman, Laura was known for her infectious joy, kindness, beauty, and easy sense of humor. She was an active student at Madison Heights High School, enjoyed music, played multiple sports, including...
Lucas "Randy" Peele, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
Lucas "Randy" Peele, Jr., of Seneca, a beloved pillar of his community, left this world peacefully at home on September 1, 2025. Born on September 6, 1947, in Hartsville, South Carolina, Randy lived a life marked by his dedication to both horticulture and journalism. He graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1965 at Bishopville High School, before earning a...
Michelle Derrick Tennant
Aug 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michelle Tennant
Michelle Tennant, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, entered the presence of her Savior on August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 53 years old.
Born in Columbia, SC Michelle lived a life marked by deep faith in Christ, resilience, and love for others. She shared her journey openly, offering encouragement,...
Xander Cage Sykes
Aug 20, 2025
Xander Cage Sykes, 21, of Seneca, passed away on August 20, 2025. Born in Seneca, he was the son of Brian and Amanda Bruce Sykes.
He was a graduate of West Oak High School. His hobbies included gaming, working on cars with his brother and friends, traveling, and he was a lover of shoes and style as well as music.
He made...
Curtis James Smart
Aug 20, 2025
Curtis James Smart, 45, of Seneca, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Born in Easley, he was the son of Columbus Hull "CH" Smart and Rebecca (Danny) Cannon.
Survivors include his parents, one daughter, Taylor Smart, and his three sisters: Crystal (Michael) Debrowski, Jessica (Dan) McDonald, and Lilly (John) Evans, and his special friend Wanda Rollins.
Cremation Society of SC -...
Deborah Loray Reed
Aug 16, 2025
Deborah Loray Reed, 77, of Seneca, passed away on August 16, 2025. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of Johnny Ray Goodwin and Blanche Goodwin.
Survivors include her children: Tammie (Roy) Burrell, Russ Reed, and Bradley Reed. Her grandchildren also survive her: Whitley Lawrence, Raylon Burrell, and Chanon Reed. Other survivors include Terri Miller, a niece.
Deborah worked for over...
David Simmons
Aug 13, 2025
David Edward Simmons, 68, of Seneca, passed away on August 13, 2025. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of Marion Charles Simmons and Gaynelle Annie Rollins Simmons.
Survivors include his children: David (Sabrina) Simmons, TJ (Crystal) Mullikin, Ryan (Amy) Simmons, and Bethany (Micah) Sears. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Cremation Society of SC - Brown...
Diane Elizabeth Franklin
Aug 11, 2025
Diane Elizabeth Franklin, 60, of Seneca, passed away on August 11, 2025.
Born in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of Laura Cook.
Survivors include her two children, Caitlin Franklin and David Franklin, one brother, David Cook, and three grandchildren: Nevaeh Martinez, Damien Martinez, and Izabella Franklin.
Cremation Society of SC - Brown Funerals is assisting the family.
Patricia Dobbin
Aug 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Dobbin, "Patty," 75, of Seneca, passed away on August 7, 2025. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert William Dobbin and Marion Louise Dobbin.
Survivors include her children: Jesse (Mary) Chrest of Seneca, Veronica (Allen) Manning, of Nevada, William Chrest, of Texas, Penny (Carlton) Walker of Virginia, and Michael Scales of Oklahoma. Other survivors include her 18...
Keith Alan Folger
Aug 7, 2025
Keith Alan Folger, born on June 5, 1982, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House. He leaves behind a legacy of creativity, kindness, and humor that touched the lives of many around the globe.
A proud graduate of Brookwood High School in Atlanta, Georgia, class of 2000, Keith embarked on a journey that would...