Category: Obituaries

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 […]

Seneca- Annie Lucille Blackwell Sorrells, 74, wife of the late Robert Sorrells, passed away Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oconee County, Annie was the daughter of the late Joseph Blackwell and Robbie Head Blackwell. Annie worked for many years in the textile industry and also at Oconee Memorial Hospital as […]

WESTMINSTER- Frances Bibb, 89, passed away Monday, February 28th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Westminster, Frances was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Eva Goforth Bibb. Frances retired from Beacon, where she worked for 46 years as a secretary. Frances enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Frances is survived […]

Pickens, SC — Corinda Jean Smith, 75, wife of the late Virgil Rogers, of Pickens, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elise Swafford Capps. She was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.   Mrs. […]

  Grahl Delano (Buck) Haney Jr., age 42, of Dalton GA formerly of Westminster, SC passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Amanda Kate Haney of Dalton GA.   Buck began his service to man in the eleventh grade where he started as a first responder going on to be a […]

Westminster – Henry DeWain Morehead, 74, husband of Mary Jo Cragg Morehead, passed away Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at his residence.   Born in Rome, Georgia, DeWain was the son of the late Thomas Allen Morehead Jr. and Nettie Maude Allen Morehead.  DeWain retired from the Oconee Nuclear Plant, where he worked in the mechanical maintenance department. DeWain loved his […]