Category: Obituaries

Fair Play– William “Bill” Benjamin Markley, Sr., 82, husband of Elizabeth Watson Markley, passed away Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at his residence. Born in West Virginia, Bill was the son of the late Paul Vernon Markley and Cecilia Marie DeMas Markley. Bill was a retired factory worker, a United States Army veteran, and a volunteer firefighter in Albion, New Jersey. […]

Seneca– Carl Lamar Roberts, 71, husband of Deborah Grant Roberts, passed away Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Carl was the son of the late Carl Bo Roberts and Hassie Reese Roberts. Carl was former owner of CC&E Painting, was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed working with his hands. In addition to […]

Ruby Pauline Littleton, 100, wife of the late Garvin M. Littleton, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Lila Doyle Nursing Home.   A native of Oconee, SC, Mrs. Littleton was the daughter of the late Mack and Ella Talley Smith. She was a homemaker and then retired from Grow Industries in Salem. Mrs. Littleton loved […]

Walhalla– William Raymond “Skeet” Jones, 92, husband of Patricia McWhorter Jones, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, Bill was the son of the late William Ramsey Jones and Lillie Bell Cobb Jones. Bill retired from the U.S. Air force, Senior MSGT and later from Greenville County in the Maintenance Department. Bill was […]

  Seneca– Bryant L. Metler went to his heavenly home Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Frances Miles Metler in 2012.   He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church. Bryant is survived by his sons, David (Pam), Mark (Jenette) and Erich (Janine).  He was the proud Grandfather of eight grandchildren and Great-Grandfather of eleven!  […]

West Union– Samuel Shane McGuirt, 56, husband of Pamela Ellie Welborn, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at Prisma Health – Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Belton, SC, Shane was the son of Judy ”Juju” Thomas Craft (Plumer) and the late Denny McGuirt. Shane worked for Koyo Bearings in IT and was of the Baptist Faith. Shane enjoyed being […]

Seneca, SC – Bentley Paul Morrison, 61, husband of Terri Leigh Binion, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Bayou Vista, Louisiana, Bentley was the son of the late Gladys Leblanc Morrison Rhodes and Willie J. Morrison, Jr. Once perceived as a mischievous little boy, Bentley grew to become known best for his […]

Rehoboth Beach, DE– Horace Herman Holden, 62, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Saturday, February, 26, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Holden was the son of the late Joe H. and Lana Sue Hood Holden. He was an Information Technology Specialist and worked for the IRS. Horace was a member of College Street […]

Larry O’Kelly, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2022. After many months of battling health issues and hospital stays, he passed away at home, with his wife and daughter at his side. Larry is survived by his wife of 60 years: Mammie (Bobbie) Lucille O’Kelly; daughter: Donna O’Kelly Pitman; grandchildren: Shana Marie Pitman and Jonathan Drew Pitman; honorary […]

Walhalla, SC– William Eric Burrell, 50, of 8094 N. Highway 11, Walhalla, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Burrell was the son of the late William Denver and Alice Rachel Donald Burrell. He was the owner and operator of Burrell’s Automotive on Highway 11 and of the Christian faith. Known as […]