Irene Watt Walker

Irene Watt Walker

Apr 28, 2025

Irene Watt Walker, of Seneca, passed away on April 28, 2025.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Cremation Society of SC - Brown Funerals, 101 East North Second Street, Seneca. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in The...

Robert "Bob" Hessel

Robert "Bob" Hessel

Apr 25, 2025

Robert (Bob) Hessel, age 55, of Westminster, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on

April 25, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bill and Carol

Hessel. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Michele; beloved children, daughter

Julie Higgs and husband Cody of Imperial, Missouri, daughter Kaileigh Sutherland and husband

Ryan of Clemson, South Carolina,...

Kay Patricia Davis

Kay Patricia Davis

Apr 25, 2025

Kay Patricia Davis, 55, of Seneca SC passed away on April 25, 2025 after a courageous, brave battle with renal cell carcinoma.Kay was born on April 7, 1970, in Florida, to Donovan and Dorothy Boyle. After high school, Kay went on to graduate from Clemson University and began her successful journey in promotion and sales. Kay would eventually go on...

Colter Lynn Holloway

Colter Lynn Holloway

Apr 24, 2025

Colter Lynn Holloway (Colt) of Seneca, South Carolina, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born on April 24 at Oconee Memorial Hospital, he will be dearly missed but always loved and in our hearts.

Colt is survived by his parents; Chad and Angel Holloway of Seneca, South Carolina, brothers; Zachary Holloway, Jeremiah Holloway, and Isaiah Holloway, sister;...

Dennis Wayne Mullinax

Dennis Wayne Mullinax

Apr 20, 2025

Dennis Wayne Mullinax, 69, of Central, SC, passed away April 20, 2025 at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born on Christmas Day in Spartanburg, South Carolina he was the son of Billie Ray Mullinax and Melba Ruth Mullinax, (Styles).

Survivors include his Wife: Cynthia Swaney Mullinax, of 49 years, one daughter, Sondra (Chad)Parsons, a son, Josh (Liz) Mullinax, his Grandchildren: Makinley, Elijah, Brayden,...

Pamela Ann Pruitt

Pamela Ann Pruitt

Apr 16, 2025

Pamela Ann Pruitt, born on October 18, 1947, in Seneca, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, in her beloved hometown. Pamela lived a life dedicated to caring for others, exemplified through her long and fulfilling career as a nurse. After many years in the healthcare field, she found joy in serving her community further by working at...

Sheryl Diane Kelly

Sheryl Diane Kelly

Apr 16, 2025

Sheryl Diane Kelly, born on April 19, 1949, in Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina.

Sheryl was known for her vibrant personality and her wonderful sense of humor. She had a unique ability to lighten the atmosphere and bring laughter to those around her, making her a cherished...

Evelyn Rensing Kochansky

Evelyn Rensing Kochansky

Apr 14, 2025

Evelyn Rensing Kochansky

April 19, 1920 - April 14, 2025

For more than a century, Evelyn Rensing Kochansky lived a life of grace and good humor, contagious curiosity and a creative sensibility grounded in science that she passed down to her descendants.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the fifth generation of women in her family there. Growing up during the Great...

Matthew Flint Patterson

Matthew Flint Patterson

Apr 14, 2025

Matthew Flint Patterson, born on February 1, 1979, in Anderson, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. Matthew led a life devoted to hard work and family, embodying both dedication and generosity in every endeavor he pursued.

Matthew was a skilled landscaper who worked for Patterson Tree Service and Grading, and also worked with Donovan...

Lewis Randy Edgar

Lewis Randy Edgar

Apr 12, 2025

Lewis Randy Edgar, 72, of Seneca, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of George "Buck" Lewis Edgar and Mary Lou Gibson Edgar. 

Survivors include his two daughters: Miranda (Travis) Davis and Lee (Doug) Finster, three grandchildren; Jordan (Amber) Finster, Colin Finster, and Seth Roper, two great-grandchildren; Alyssa Finster and Reina Finster, he is...

Ernest Wayne Hippensteal

Ernest Wayne Hippensteal

Apr 7, 2025

Ernest "Wayne" Hippensteal, 46, of Seneca, passed away on April 7, 2025. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late George Wayne Thompson and Renee Elaine Pittman Thompson. 

Survivors include his wife of the home, Jennifer Hippensteal, his children: Breanna (DWayne Teal) Moore, Blake (Kelsey) Hudgins, Jada (Austin Blackwell), Delana (Charlie Bradburn) Hippensteal, Other survivors include one nephew,...

Christine Anita Tellefsen

Christine Anita Tellefsen

Apr 7, 2025

Christine Anita Tellefsen, 83, of Westminster, SC, passed away on Monday, April 7th in Seneca, SC. Born February 10th, 1942, in New York to the late Albert and Helen Marcello. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, son-in-law, and daughter. She retired from retail work many years ago to care for her husband. She is preceded in death by her...

Heather Lynn Culbertson Hughes

Heather Lynn Culbertson Hughes

Apr 3, 2025

Heather Lynn Culbertson Hughes, 41, wife of Ian Hughes of Seneca, passed away April 3, 2025. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Alfred Culbertson and Dorothy Ann Davis Culbertson.

Survivors include her mother, her five children: Anna (Joseph) Thrift, Malachi Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Jimmy Hughes, and Andrew Wright. She is also survived by two grandchildren: Serenity...

Frank "Hank" Hodges Crymes

Frank "Hank" Hodges Crymes

Apr 3, 2025

Seneca: Frank (Hank) Hodges Crymes, Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday, April 3 at the Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Frank Hodges Crymes, Sr. and the late Mary Speake Crymes. He was also predeceased by his sister Anne Crymes Zemba.

Hank moved from Whitten Village in Clinton, SC to a...

Betty Renee Davis

Betty Renee Davis

Mar 29, 2025

Betty Renee Davis, 54, of Seneca, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born in Oconee County she was the daughter of the late Floyd Alvin and Helen Louise Chappell Holbrooks. 

Betty was a loving and kind hearted person, a caring Mother and Grandmother who adored her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist Faith. 

Survivors include her three children; Justin Holbrooks, Crystal Connally,...

Ramona McCoy "Edney"

Ramona McCoy "Edney"

Mar 25, 2025

God opened the gates of Heaven for Lila Ramona McCoy, age 86, on March 25, 2025.

Ramona was born on December 4, 1938 to N.A. and Catherine Green McCoy. She was raised in a Christian home surrounded by love.

As a young woman she had desires of being a nurse. She was accepted and attended the nursing program at Anderson Hospital. Not...

Cynthia Elaine Loftis

Cynthia Elaine Loftis

Mar 21, 2025

Cynthia Elaine Loftis, loving mother, grandmother, and daughter, 64, of West Union, passed away on March 21, 2025.

Born in Seneca, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Curtis Derrick and Mary Ruth Smith Derrick.

Survivors include her mother, her siblings; Janet (Lee) Brown, Diane Baker, Gail (Oscar) Buckler, and Annette (Bill) Moran, her three children; Michael (Ashley) Herron, Becky...

Michael Vernon Bay

Michael Vernon Bay

Mar 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Vernon Bay on Friday, March 21,2025.

Born July 20, 1951, to Carl and Frances Bay in Pickens, SC, Mike was a lifelong resident of the upstate.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Bay and his parents.

Mike is survived by his brother, Jim Bay of Six...

Patricia Gunter Mott

Patricia Gunter Mott

Mar 17, 2025

Patricia Gunter Mott, 85, a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend of Acworth, GA. passed away March 17, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of the late Troy and Virginia Owens Gunter. 

Survivors include her two daughters; Virginia (Michael) Smith and Rebecca Cox, other survivors include her grandchildren: Sean Adams, Aaron Adams, Ariel (Caleb) Holdsclaw, Heather Cox, and...

Frankie Conover

Frankie Conover

Mar 17, 2025

Frankie Lou Conover (Farmer), 76, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on December 4, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, she lived a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

Frankie is survived by her beloved husband, William Conover, her children, Michael Conover, Michelle Conover, Rocky Conover, Mathew Conover, Brenda Conover, and Kristi...