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...
Jonah Christian Scott Powell
Aug 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jonah Christian Scott Powell, age 17, of Seneca, who left this world far too soon on August 5th, 2025. Jonah was born on June 3, 2008, to his devoted mother, Jenny Powell.
He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, whose kindness, humor, and...
Mealody Scheunemann
Aug 5, 2025
Mealody Scheunemann, 66, of Seneca, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2025. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of Lewis Dillard Thornton and Billie Jean Richbourg.
Survivors include her two children, Harmonie Turner and Jack Glenn. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Erica Glenn, Caidence Glenn, Daniel Glenn, Skylar Turner, and Curly Turner. Other survivors...
Carol Diane Martin
Aug 3, 2025
Carol Diane Martin, 66, of West Union, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
A native of Oconee County, Diane was the daughter of Plumer Lee and Grace Moore Martin. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her sisters, Joyce Stanley, Dorothy Bottoms, and Brenda Barnes, as well...
John Randall Vansurdam
Aug 2, 2025
The family of John Randall (Randy) Van Surdam of Seneca, South Carolina, announces his passing from this mortal life at age 69. Born in Moncks Corner, SC, on December 6, 1955, the son of John A. Van Surdam and Catherine Humphries Van Surdam, he died surrounded by his family on August 2, 2025, at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca. He...
Anna Louise Campbell Warren
Aug 1, 2025
Anna Louise Campbell Warren, born on April 27, 1934, in Oconee County, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Anderson, South Carolina. A devoted mother, sister, and cherished member of her community, Anna's life was marked by her compassion and commitment to serving others.
Anna’s career as a nurse was both fulfilling and impactful. She dedicated a significant...
Clata Jean Parker
Jul 30, 2025
Clata Jean Parker, 80, formerly of Franklin, NC, and Walhalla, SC, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025.
Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Goldia Burch.
Survivors include her children: Sheilah (David) Wilfong, Wade Parker, and Tina Parker.
Other survivors include her grandchildren: Megan Flinn, Meshane Clark, Courney Clark, Cody Parker, and two great-grandchildren, Bryson Parker...