Category: Obituaries

Formerly of Fairplay, South Carolina- Kathryn “Kat” Davis Roberson Benson, 87, former wife of the late Cecil Benson and the late Fred Emory Roberson, passed away May 13th, 2021 Capstone Nursing Facility.   A former native of Fairplay, South Carolina, she spent her lively hood in Mauldin, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Delk Davis and […]

William Thomas Gates of Seneca, SC passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. Bill was a devoted husband, father, friend, and mentor. He was an avid fly fisherman and lover of the outdoors. He loved traveling, listening to music with a nice glass of wine, and grilling on college game days. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, […]

Westminster- Grady “Michael” Dillard Roach, 59, of 403 Cobb Bridge Road, passed away May 12th, 2021 at Prisma Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Raymond Roach and Pricilla Lucille Segar. Michael was United States Army Veteran, a caregiver at the Tribble Center and also a beautician.   Michael is […]

Westminster- Lewis Jaynes, 72, of West Oak Hwy, husband of Loretta Hopkins Jaynes, passed away May 12th, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of the late Jack and Lucille Fowler Jaynes. Lewis worked for 18 years with the Southern Norfolk Railroad and later worked for 16 years with […]

Seneca, SC — Jewell “Judy” Havice, 91, wife of the late Donald Eugene Havice, of 308 Daniel Avenue, Seneca, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Lugoff, SC, Mrs. Havice was the daughter of the late Charlie Robert Hinson and Sallie Elizabeth Hinson. She was employed by Duke Energy and a member of […]

Easley- Frances Woodward Batson, 67, passed away May 11th, 2021 at Seneca Health and Rehab.   Born in Hialeah, Florida, she was the daughter of the late George Woodward and Norma Slater Woodward. Frances was a retired registered nurse and was of the Christian Faith.   Frances is survived by two sons, Eric Batson of Gainesville, Florida and Joshua Batson […]

Westminster- Ola Deaton Gibson, 82, wife of David M. Gibson, passed away May 10th, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family.   A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Foster Wyatt and Lillian Fannie Keasler Deaton. She was a graduate of Fair Play High School and was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. Ola […]

Joseph Franklin Meade, 70, of Westminster, South Carolina passed from this life Saturday, May 8, 2021. He is the husband of Shelia Thrift Meade. Survivors include his wife Shelia and a daughter Christian “Christie” Roach (Marcus) of Walhalla, four sons; Justin L.M. Meade of Westminster, South Carolina, Kevin J. Meade of Florida, Steve Miller (Paula) of Spartanburg, South Carolina, two […]

Westminster- Donnie William Hyde, 48, husband of Jennifer Longe Hyde, passed away May 9th, 2021 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late David Eugene and Judith Ansel Hyde. Donnie was employed with Morningside Assisted Living as a cook. In addition to being a great pool player, Donnie enjoyed concerts […]

Walhalla, SC — Ruth Juanita Howard, 93, of 925 Andover Way, Walhalla, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Ms. Howard was the daughter of the late Eula Mae Rowland Duncan. Ms. Howard worked for many years as a spinner in the cotton mill and was a devoted Christian. […]