Category: Obituaries

Fair Play – Harry Ray Robinson, 71, husband of Patricia Ann Robinson, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.   Born in Fair Play, South Carolina, Harry was the son of the late James Hence and Virgie Louise Campbell Robinson.  Harry was a former mechanic and fixer with Mount Vernon Mills.  He loved being a mechanic […]

Seneca – Barbara “Bob” Jean Prater Honea, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center.   Born in Westminster, South Carolina, Bob was the daughter of the late Willie Anderson and Ruby Mae Pritchard Prater.  Bob formerly worked in the textile industry, was of the Baptist Faith, and enjoyed flowers.   Bob is survived […]

Salem, SC — Diane Martha Gaskin, 86, wife of the late Joseph E. Gaskin, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.   A native of Garden City, NY, Mrs. Gaskin was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine O’Brien Deane. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and was part […]

Walhalla – Julius Earle Broome, 62, husband of the late Elizabeth Kathleen Broome, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Julius was the son of the late James and Essie Johnson Broome.  Julius formerly worked with Hi-Tech Plating and attended New Life Praise & Worship.   Julius is survived by his […]

Cherry Smith Howard, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 10. Cherry was born in Cannon, GA on July 29, 1956. She was the beloved wife of Tim Howard, and together they shared a beautiful life filled with love and companionship. Cherry was a devoted and nurturing mother to her three children, Crystal, Mitch Howard, and Teke Howard. She was […]

Gary Chronister, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home in Seneca, South Carolina. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 5, 1951, he was the loving husband of 30 years to the late Jill Chronister and son to the late Leighton William and Margaret Elizabeth Chronister. Mr. Chronister served our nation gallantly as a Seargent […]

Gary Chronister, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home in Seneca, South Carolina. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 5, 1951, he was the loving husband of 30 years to the late Jill Chronister and son to the late Leighton William and Margaret Elizabeth Chronister. Mr. Chronister served our nation gallantly as a Seargent […]

  Seneca – James Richard “Ricky” Leroy, 64, passed away on January 11th, 2024, at Fleetwood Post-Acute   Born April 24th, 1959, in Oconee County, South Carolina, Ricky was the son of the late Floyd Leroy, Sr. and Betty Crymes Leroy.  Ricky was a brick mason, and had a passion for gardening and fishing.   Ricky is survived by his […]

  Seneca, SC– William Clay Bomely, Sr., 81, husband of Emily Compton Bomely for 60 years, of Seneca, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home.   A native of Greenfield, MA, Mr. Bomely was the son of the late William Kenneth and Lillian Clay Bomely. He was a retired residential General Contractor and a United States Air […]

Walhalla, SC– John Leland Pettit, 83, husband of the late Martha Graham Pettit, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Pettit was the son of the late Arvel Buren and Mabel Crocker Pettit. He retired from Sangamo as a superintendent and was a member of College Street […]