Joyce Marie Smith
July 5, 2025
Joyce Marie Smith, 64, of Seneca, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2025, at her home. Born August 23, 1960, in Greenup, Kentucky, she relocated to South Carolina to be near her children and grandchildren.
She was predeceased in death by her father, Leonard Smith, and her mother, Lucy Spears Smith. She was predeceased by one brother, Terry Smith, and a...
John Ralph Aleck
July 4, 2025
John R. Aleck passed away on July 4, 2025, at Cottingham House after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 616 Quincy Road, Seneca, on Saturday, July 12, at 1:00 P.M. A reception will be held after the service in the atrium.
John was born on September 7, 1946, in...
Donald Bruce Duckworth "Duck"
July 4, 2025
Donald Bruce Duckworth, known affectionately as "Duck," passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on September 5, 1956, in Seneca, Donald was a person of many talents and cherished roles throughout his life.
A dedicated computer technician, Donald traveled extensively in his career, showcasing his expertise and knowledge in technology. His educational journey...
Victoria Lea Neal
July 3, 2025
Victoria Lea Neal, 62, of Walhalla, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2025. Born in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carson George Pierce and Dorothy Jean Dilbeck Pierce.
Survivors include her children: Barry Neal, Cieria (Wesley) Steiner, Phillip Hainey, Janice Wheeler, Faye Forbes, and Lena
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Dylan (Bailey) Neal, Camron...
Penny Taylor Brooks
July 3, 2025
Penny Taylor Brooks, 77, of Piedmont, entered into her eternal life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after battling a long illness. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Ester Taylor.
Survivors include her Loving Husband of 27 years, Bruce Michael Brooks, her Fur Baby, Molly, a sister, Debbie Taylor (Sam) of Ohio, a daughter, Wendi Frazier...
Virginia Mary Reynolds
June 30, 2025
Virginia (Ginny Mae) Reynolds, 87, of Greenwich, CT, passed away at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC on June 30, 2025. Born in Greenwich, CT, she was the daughter of James F. Gleason and Mary F. (Golden) Gleason. She grew up in Greenwich and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1956.
Ginny worked as a legal assistant after High School and...
Ruby Pearson
June 28, 2025
Ruby Florence Chapell Pearson, 91, of Seneca, widow of Clarence Henry Pearson, passed away on June 28, 2025, at The Oaks.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of Wesley and Hepsie Mason Chappell.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her three children: Neva (Mike) Shelby, Sabrina Jones (Tommy, who predeceased Ruby), and Jeff (Becky) Pearson. Other survivors include five...
Betty Henry Young
June 27, 2025
For more than a century, Betty McNamara Henry Young enriched the lives of her family and friends with her kindness, optimism, generosity, and wit. After a long and happy life that she navigated with openness and adaptability, she died peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC, following a brief illness. Born on December...
Janis Patton Lusk Fitzgerald
June 26, 2025
Janis Patton Lusk Fitzgerald, 65, of Walhalla, passed away after a long battle with illness on June 26, 2025. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Patton and Pauline Patton Alexander.
Survivors include her two children, Heather Denise Lusk and Daniel Neal Lusk
She is also survived by three grandsons and one nephew, Allan Patton.
Janis was a...
Jeffrey Dale Lusk
June 22, 2025
Jeffrey Dale Lusk, 59, of Mt. Rest, passed away on June 22, 2025. Born in Arizona, he was the son of the late James Delano and Patricia Lusk.
Jeff loved music, fishing, and spending time with the people he loved. He loved to make people laugh and was always willing to help anyone.
He is survived by his two sisters, Karen Welch...
Joseph Jonathan Griffin "J.J."
June 22, 2025
Joseph Jonathan "J.J." Griffin, born on June 4, 1972, in Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on June 22, 2025. J.J. was raised in a loving environment, cherished by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Viola Griffin. His life was marked by resilience and a deep love for his family, friends, and community.
J.J. was a dedicated member of the Bountyland Church of...
Jane Robinson Pirkle Waddell
June 21, 2025
Jane Robinson Pirkle Waddell, wife of Buddy Waddell, entered Heaven on June 21st, surrounded by her family at Cottingham Hospice House after a brief illness.
Born in Greenville County on March 8, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James Carl and Callie Mae Anders Robinson. Along with her parents, Jane was predeceased by her husband, Lonnie Pirkle, and her...
Martha Ann Prater
June 20, 2025
Martha Ann Prater, 66, of Seneca, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House.
Born in Seneca, she was the daughter of the late Howard Prater and Ellen Blackmon Prater.
Survivors include her brother, Randall L. Prater, one Aunt, Louise Spearman, and a special caretaker, Alice Crowe. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
Martha was predeceased by her sister, Beverly...
Tommy Joe "TJ" Land
June 20, 2025
Tommy Joe Land “TJ”, 87, of Seneca, loving husband of Nancy Land, passed away peacefully at Cottingham Hospice House on June 20, 2025.
Born in Earls Grove, SC, he was the son of the late Henry Cromer Land and Lula Lee Sheriff Land.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Jeff (Melody) Land and Jon (Susan) Land, four grandchildren: Kristen (Brandon) Causey, Trent...
Tyce Ronald Cobb
June 17, 2025
Ronnie Cobb, 77, of Seneca, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born in Franklin County, Georgia, he was the son of Fermer Baxter and Addie Irene Chastain Cobb.
Survivors include his children, Ronnie (Carrie) Cobb, Ingrid (Leroy) Nicholson, and Tyce Cobb. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Rocky, Darra, Emelia, Sydney, Katelyn, Cameron, Dakota, Savannah Carey, Shannon Jennings, Blaine, and...
Ronald Wilson Langston
June 17, 2025
Ronald W. Langston, 85, of Seneca, SC, husband of Marjorie Langston, passed away peacefully at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson on June 17, 2025.
Born in Texas, he was the son of the late William and Edith Langston.
He was the beloved brother of Marsha Bush of VA. and Marvin Langston of TX.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...
William Carleton Dunn
June 8, 2025
SIX MILE, SC – William Carleton "Carl" Dunn, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 92. Carl leaves behind his loving wife, Jacqueline "Jacqui" Cruden Dunn, just one week shy of their 68th wedding anniversary.
Born in Glens Falls, NY, on November 10, 1932, Carl was the...
Ellen Oliver Sanders
June 4, 2025
Ellen Oliver Sanders McFadden, 71, born December 21, 1953, in Camden, SC, passed away on June 4, 2025, while living in Walhalla, SC. She was the daughter of the late Rock and Patsy Oliver.
Survivors include her Children: Robert McFadden and Michael (Meghan) McFadden, other survivors include her Siblings: Dan (Annie) Oliver, Chad (Fatma, deceased) Oliver, and Sally (Felix) Gravino.
As a...
Harold Francis Jones Jr.
June 1, 2025
Harold Francis Jones Jr., a dedicated software engineer and co-founder of Silver Heart K9, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina, at the age of 73. Born on July 20, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Harold's life was marked by his passion for technology and service to his community.
Educated at St. Michael Catholic School, Harold went on to...
John Francis Hogan, III
June 1, 2025
John Francis Hogan, III, 76, of Walhalla, passed away on June 1, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh he was the son of the late Josephine Rose Frazetta and John F. Hogan, Jr.
Survivors include his siblings; Bernice Bateman, and JoAnne Hogan, John is also survived by one nephew; Robert (Frank) Bateman - Rivera, a niece Jenna (John) Lesan and one great-niece, Clara...