Category: Obituaries

Long Creek- Mary Elizabeth Rholetter Bramlett, 81, wife of Rev. Bobby D. Bramlett, passed away Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Long Creek, Mary was the daughter of the late Gus C. Rholetter, Sr., and Arinthia Carter Rholetter.  Mary formerly worked in textiles with Philips Fiber, was a beautician and a member of Damascus Baptist […]

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 […]

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 […]

Charles Douglas Ross, age 63 passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his residence. Born August 26, 1958, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Norman Keith Ross and Delores (Swanson) Ross. Charles was an avid puzzle master. Survivors include his daughter Christina Ross of Sumner WA, stepson Jessie Ross of Sumner, WA. Siblings; Kathy Siff […]

Seneca, SC — Frances Gartner, 90, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Keowee Place.   A native of Scottsbluff, NE, Ms. Gartner was the daughter of the late Frank Macias and Isabell Rodriguez Macias.   Ms. Gartner is survived by her children: Veronica Thomas (Jim) of Eaton, Colorado, Lola Rusin (Paul) of Wheatridge, Colorado, Rocky Flores […]

Salem–Carolyn Sue Bowling, 65, wife of Mark Edward Zurbuch, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2022, at her residence.   Born in Wabash, Indiana, Carolyn was the daughter of Clyde and Margaret Sue Honeycutt Bowling. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Mark Edward Zurbuch of 30 years; brother, David Bowling of Richmond, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Carolyn was the principal […]

Walhalla- Evelyn Dolly Pierce, 75, wife of the late Bill Pierce, passed away Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at Easley Medical Center.   Born in Frankin County, Georgia, Evelyn was the daughter of the Nell and Arthur Hayes.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.   Evelyn is survived by her sons, Harold Holbrooks and Joe […]

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 […]

  Walhalla, SC– Gregory Earl Nicholson, 54, husband of Kimberly E. Nicholson, of Walhalla, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Nicholson was the son of the late Earl Samuel and Phyllis Lusk Nicholson. He worked for US Engine Valve.   In addition to his wife, Mr. Nicholson is survived […]

Salem, SC– Joey Liston Smith, 52, husband of  Debbie Jackson, Salem, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Paul Douglas Bryant and Wanda Smith Moser. He was Self Employed in Electronics and loved music.   Mr. Smith is survived by his sister: Renee […]