Russell Alan Ligeikis

Westminster, SC– Russell Alan Ligeikis, 70, of 107 Poplar Ridge Drive, Westminster, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Homestead, FL, Mr. Ligeikis was the son of the late Steve and Ruth Bereika Ligeikis. He received his Master’s Degree from Clemson University. Mr. Ligeikis formerly worked at Walmart and was a past member […]

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Carol Hirsch Howle

Seneca, SC — Carol Hirsch Howle, 65, wife of David Samuel Howle, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at her home.   A native of Marvell, AR, Mrs. Howle was the daughter of Ellen Tschabold Hirsch and the late Edmund Max Hirsch. She retired as a teacher at Seneca Middle School and was a member of Trinity Baptist […]

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PICKUP VS SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN SENECA

Not long before 7 am this morning Seneca police, fire and EMTs responded to the intersection of South 2nd and South Fairplay Streets. A school bus and a pickup truck were involved in an accident. The pickup landed on its side and the occupant was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. Another bus came to finish transporting […]

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Sammy Major Sanford

Walhalla, SC– Sammy Major Sanford, 72, husband of Judy Diane Logan Sanford, of Walhalla, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Sanford was the son of the late William Major Sanford and Villa Allen Townsend Sanford. He served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force and loved to […]

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Robert Harold Hunter

Salem– Robert Harold Hunter, 76, husband of Cora Sue Rogers Hunter, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Tiger, Georgia, Robert was the son of the late Robert Edgar Hunter and Bessie Cora Carnes Hunter. Robert retired from Duke Energy after 42 years of service, was a United States […]

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BREAKING NEWS FROM ETHAN JORDAN, NEWS DIRECTOR AT WNEG RADIO IN TOCCOA: HIGH SPEED CHASE THAT ENDED ON FERNSIDE DRIVE

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding a recent chase and wreck that occurred Tuesday in Stephens County. The chase ended when the suspect wrecked his car on Fernside Drive. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley says on February 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. deputies from his office were notified of a vehicle pursuit coming into Stephens County from […]

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Melvin Lee Bliss

Seneca– Melvin “Mel” Lee Bliss, 70, husband of Tonja Gray Bliss, passed away on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Mel was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Berwyn Bliss and Jacqueline Ferrell Bliss and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  Mel was a retired fire instructor […]

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Allen Ladd Ward

Mr. Allen Ladd Ward, age 72 of Seneca, SC passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born May 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Jesse Lewis Ward and Nettie Daisey Ward, and the husband of the late Chyrel Greene Ward. Mr. Ward is survived by his special […]

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John Lewis Lee, Jr.

Fair Play, SC– John Lewis Lee, Jr., 76, husband of Dorothy (Dottie) Umberhandt Lee, of Fair Play, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.   A native of Westminster, SC, born February 27, 1945, Mr. Lee was the son of the late John Lewis Lee, Sr., and Dovie […]

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Joseph Root

Westminster– Joseph Donald Root, Sr., 63, husband of Elizabeth Ita Kuzdzal Root, passed away on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital   Joseph was born in Brooksville, Florida, and was the son of the late Joseph Russell Root and Katheryn Hooker Root and was of the Baptist Faith.  Joseph enjoyed woodworking and his greatest joy […]

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