Aug 13, 2023

Corey Nathaniel OrrSeneca, South CarolinaCorey Nathaniel Orr, age 24, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at a friend's home in Walhalla, South Carolina. Born on August 13, 1999, he was the son of Adrienne Orr and Theo Clark of Seneca, South Carolina. Corey attended Seneca High School and upon graduating with the class of 2017 he worked for TruVista...

Aug 5, 2023

Richard Barrett “Barry” ThompsonSeneca, South CarolinaRichard Barret Thompson, known to friends as Barry, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on September 1, 1973, he was the son of Mrs. Linda Shook Dowen. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and will be remembered for his love of fishing and hunting. In addition to his mother, Richard...

Jul 30, 2023

Jean Batson EllenburgSeneca, South CarolinaJean Batson Ellenburg, Age 84, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on June 12, 1939, she was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Joe Frank Ellenburg Sr. and daughter to the late Sam J. Batson and Willie Sue Batson. Mrs. Ellenburg grew up in Newry, South Carolina,...

Jul 25, 2023

Charles Baker Chambers, 89, of Seneca, South Carolina, passed away on July 25th, 2023. He was the son of the late Jake Barney Chambers and Emmie Ruth Chambers, and the husband of his late wife Barbara S. Chambers.Mr. Chambers retired from Clemson University, where he was the utility supervisor.Charles is survived by his children; Kathy Eades (Randall Long), Mark Chambers...

Jul 19, 2023

Donnie Wayne Adair was born in Hollis, Oklahoma on January 23rd, 1932, to Alonzo David Adair and Esther Cox Adair (both deceased).He attended primary school in Oklahoma, a secondary school in Texas, and graduated from Odessa high school in 1950. Shortly afterward, he was introduced to the Baptist church where he first learned about Jesus and was baptized. He began...

Jul 18, 2023

Peggy Ann Anderson, 73, of Mountain Rest, SC passed from this life Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seneca, SC. Born in Chicago, Illinois she is the daughter of the late William and Virginia Benesch and girlfriend of Gary Michael Johnson.A service will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Oconee Humane...

Jul 16, 2023

David Arthur Seneca, South CarolinaDavid Arthur, age 73, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Pickens, South Carolina. Born on October 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Jesse Elijah and Beulah Clay Northern. David attended Greensburg Salem Highschool in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he played football. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Jul 12, 2023

Margaret Leslie BuxtonSeneca, South CarolinaOn Wednesday, July 12, Margaret Leslie Buxton, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away. She was sixty years old and is survived by her sons, Henry Preston Moore and Ethan Livingston Moore, grandchild, Henry Preston Moore Jr., husband Kenneth Michael Buxton, and brother Merritt Edward Yeager.Born to Margaret Ann Yeager (Maiden name Taylor) of Batesburg,...

Jul 10, 2023

Robert Thomas Talley Sr. 68, of West Union, South Carolina passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca South Carolina. Born in Gwinnett, Co. Georgia, he is the son of the late Samuel Addison Talley Sr and Fannie Ruth Bedingfield Talley.Robert retired from the textile industry. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends....

Jul 8, 2023

Douglas Lee RogersDouglas Lee Rogers, 47, of Westminster, South Carolina passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Westminster, South Carolina. Born in Oconee County, he is the son of the late Gary and Betty Rogers and the husband of Kelley Sosby.Doug was a loving Daddy, Brother, Uncle, and Friend and was also an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing.In addition to...

Jul 7, 2023

Buddy Wayne Todd, 65, of Seneca, South Carolina passed away at his home Friday, July 7, 2023. Born in Easley, South Carolina, he is the son of the late Lloyd Guy Todd and Wilma Gillespie Todd.Buddy was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing and taking nature walks with his dog Angel.Buddy is survived by a brother; Richard Leroy Todd...

Jul 6, 2023

Nancy “Marti” Martinez Bernal, 74, of Seneca, South Carolina passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born in The Bronx, New York, she is the daughter of the late Abimael Martinez Sr and Gloria Badilla Martinez and wife of Richard Arturo Bernal. Nancy graduated at 17 years old with an LPN and went back to school and...

Jul 6, 2023

Jul 5, 2023

Roger David StephensSeneca, South CarolinaRoger David Stephens, age 66, son of the late Hoyt Franklin and Evelyn Marguerite Stephens passed away on Wednesday, July 5,2023, at his residence.A native of Oconee County, Roger was born on December 24, 1956. He was a avid golfer, talented musician, a Clemson football fan, and ran a successful body shop for over 30 years.Survivors...

Jul 3, 2023

Daniel Lane Hightower, 34, of Seneca, SC passed away on July 3rd 2023. Daniel is the son of Joe and Sherry Hightower.Daniel was a graduate of West Oak High School. He enjoyed time with his family and friends as well as his stuffed animals and Spiderman.Daniel is survived by his parents, as well as brothers; Jeffrey Carroll of Westminster and...

Jun 29, 2023

Martha Jean Rogers BlackwellCentral, South CarolinaMartha Jean Rogers Blackwell, age 73, loving wife of 32 years to the late Johnny W. Blackwell, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.Born May 5, 1950, in Oconee County, South Carolina, Martha was the daughter of the late John Seaborn Rogers and Ruby Lusk Rogers of Central. Mrs. Blackwell...

Jun 28, 2023

Annie Ruth Phillips Ragan Annie Ruth Phillips Ragan,85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Woodruff South Carolina. Born in Franklin/Carnsville, GA, she is the daughter of the late Willie Clyde Phillips and Enoree Ellen Ussery and the previous wife of D.W. Ragan.Annie or “Sister” as her family affectionally left high school to...

Jun 28, 2023

Edna Mae Gibson Eller, 82, wife of the late Tillman Gene Eller of Westminster, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June, 28th 2023 surrounded by her loving Family. Edna was born on March 22, 1941, in the Richland community of Westminster, SC and was the daughter of the late Isaac Sylvester and Annie Elizabeth...

Jun 25, 2023

Debra Denise Smith, 62, of Tamassee, South Carolina passed away on the 25th of June 2023. She was the loving wife of 31 years to Clyde Bridges Smith Jr. and the daughter of Leverne Hawkins and Deloris Bernice Beavers.Debra was an employee at Prisma Health. She loved her dogs, birds, and most of all, she loved the Lord.Mrs. Smith is...

Jun 20, 2023

Thomas David Staton Sr. “Tom”, “Pops”Fair Play, South CarolinaThomas David Staton Sr., age 72, husband of 51 years to Betty Moses Staton, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his residence.A native of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Tom was born on May 12, 1951, to the late Pinkney Staton Jr., and Eunice Staton. Tom attended Blue Ridge Technical School and...