Mary Olive Steed
Nov 1, 2025
Mary Olive Steed transitioned peacefully on All Saints Day. She was 83 years old and still spunky as hell.
Mary Olive was born in Brooklyn in 1942, a Catholic girl who could pray the rosary and curse like a dockworker in the same breath. She married at age twenty and followed her husband to army bases overseas while he deployed to...
Ronald Dwain Blackston
Nov 1, 2025
Dr. Ronald Dwain Blackston (August 27, 1936 - November 1, 2025)
Atlanta, GA - Dr. Ronald “Dwain” Blackston, 89, of North Druid Hills in Atlanta, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, 504 South Oak St., Seneca, SC...
Harold Matthew Nix
Oct 28, 2025
Harold Matthew Nix, 68, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Karmen Nix.
Born in Oconee County, he is survived by his children: Telesia "Lisa" Nix, Matthew (Andrea) Nix, Cheyenne (Michael) Nix, and Ryan Hardwick. Other survivors include one grandchild, Trey Blackwell.
Harold worked for several years with J.P....
Ruby S. Hardy
Oct 26, 2025
Ruby Elizabeth Skinner Hardy, 88, of Liberty, SC, wife of George L. Hardy, Jr. for 61 years, died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC, after complications from a stroke and Alzheimer’s.
Born January 17, 1937, in Ware Shoals, SC, Ruby was the daughter of her late parents, Thomas Marvin and Elizabeth Page Skinner....
Dorothy Mae Mathews
Oct 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae Mathews, 83, of Seneca, widow of Sharrod Mathews, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home.
Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Albert Monroe Myers and Lula Mae Morris Myers.
Survivors include her children: Elaine (Mike) Williams, Wanda Whitfield, Marti (Melissa) George, and Brian George.
Other survivors include her fourteen grandchildren.
Brown Funerals - Cremation Society...
Thomas James Harmon
Oct 25, 2025
Thomas James Harmon, born on October 30, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Seneca, Carolina. A cherished member of his family and community, Thomas's life was characterized by a robust spirit and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.
He is survived by his brother, Donnie Harmon, who will remember him for his kindness,...
James Charles Doyle
Oct 22, 2025
James Charles Doyle, born on August 16, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina. He was a dedicated family man, accomplished professional, and active member of his community.
A proud alumnus of Bloomfield High School in Michigan, James graduated with the class of 1956 before pursuing further education at the Notre Dame...
Marlyn Lee Billet
Oct 20, 2025
On October 20, 2025, at 7:45 AM, on a beautiful, cool Fall Day, Marlyn Lee Billet, age 96, formerly of York, PA, passed away with his daughter Lisa and son-in-law Jeff closely by his side.
Marlyn was born in York, PA on July 5, 1929, the son of George and Norah Billet. The Great Depression began the year of Marlyn’s birth,...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" McGee Brucke
Oct 19, 2025
Beth Brucke, a beloved mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on April 10, 1946 in Pendleton, SC to the late, Otis Odell and Mary Runie McGee.
Beth dedicated her life to her family, leaving a legacy of love and support. Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
She was preceded in...
Patrick Gee Rose
Oct 19, 2025
Patrick Gee Rose passed from this life on October 19, 2025.
He was born Feb 1, 1950, in Sacramento, CA. His parents, Col. John G. and Mina M. Rose, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister, Connie Worthington, his nieces Linda Marie Connolly (Hal Connolly) and Joyce W. Virga, along with his great nieces and nephews, Shannon Rose Connolly, Garrett...
Julie Ann Voss
Oct 17, 2025
Julie Ann (Gabrielson) Voss, 69, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer, with her loving husband by her side.
Julie was born in Gladstone, Michigan, on July 6, 1956, to Carole and Melvin Gabrielson. She is survived by her mother, age 95; her sister, Lauri Decamp (Robert); her devoted husband,...
Gregory Jerome French
Oct 16, 2025
Gregory Jerome French, a loving husband, devoted stepfather, proud grandfather, and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61.
Born on December 11, 1963, in Huntington Beach, California, Greg was the beloved son of Doris Rajotte Jones and Jerome French. He grew up on the beautiful coastline of Solana Beach, California,...
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...
Alan Henry Van Heusen
Oct 3, 2025
Alan Henry Van Heusen, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at home on October 3, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 7, 1949, in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
Through the years, Alan's professional journey as a registered nurse spanned several states, including New York, Florida, and South Carolina, where he held various positions throughout his fulfilling career....
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.
Joseph Scott Swinbank
Oct 1, 2025
Joseph Scott Swinbank, 47, of Six Mile, passed away on October 1, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Illinois, he was the son of Warren and Deborah Swinbank.
Survivors include his wife, Kristie Anne Salatino, of the home, one son, Ryan, and three grandchildren: Sebastian, Paisley, and Marcus.
Other Survivors include his Aunt, Lany, and Uncle, Parker, and his in-laws,...
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...
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, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, and the wife of the late Carl T. Rankin, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on December 26, 1931, in Oconee County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Travis and Mae Belle Bowie Jaynes. Her life was a rich tapestry woven with...