Category: Obituaries

    Paul William Hively, Jr. “P.W.”  was surrounded by family on Saturday January 6th as he came up through the waters, grabbed Jesus’ hand, and stepped free of his earthly shell into heaven. Dad was born February 13, 1940 at home in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the 4th of 6 amazing siblings and is preceded in death by […]

Westminster – Carol Franklin Ramey, 75, husband of Laura “Louise” Holbrooks Ramey, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Carol was the son of the late Estee Dillard and Minnie Belle Carver Ramey.  Carol formerly worked in construction and was a grounds facilitator and member of Unity Baptist Church.   […]

Westminster – George Truett Stansell, 92, husband of Edna Boggs Stansell, passed away on January 8th, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Truett was the son of the late Rev. M.J. and Fannie Taylor Stansell.  Truett graduated with honors from Clemson University in 1952, with a Bachelor of Science in […]

AUGUSTA CANNONE (Miss. Gussie)   Seneca- Augusta was born August 5th 1933 and went to be with the Lord on January 9th, 2024. “Miss Gussie” as she is known to many, was born in Queens, NY to the late Joseph & Augusta Westover of West Islip, NY.   Gussie is most known in Seneca as the little lady with a […]

Walhalla, SC– Harley Curtis “Bud” Roach, 79, of Walhalla, SC, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Roach was the son of the late Dock Jason and Irene Moore Roach. He was the owner of Roach’s Cabinet Shop, a veteran of the National Guard, and of the Baptist […]

Seneca – Margaret Ann Wilson Ouzts, 79, wife of the late Clifton McDowall Ouzts, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Clover, South Carolina, Ann was the daughter of the late Frazer James and Margaret Jeanette Jenkins Wilson.  Ann was a former associate with Walmart for 29 years and a member of Hopewell […]

Franklin Evatt passed away peacefully early Monday morning on January 1, 2024. He was lovingly known by his family and friends as Frank. He was born in Newry, South Carolina on July 5, 1935, to Thomas A. Evatt and Isabell Kelly Evatt. Frank was married to his wife, Gladys, for 69 years. They were lifetime members of Lydia Baptist Church. […]

Westminster – James Randall “Randy” Simpson, Jr., 81, husband of Sheron Elaine Miller Simpson, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Randy was the son of the late James Randall and Ruth Ellen Clemons Simpson, Sr.  Randy was retired from middle management and later as a cross country driver. Randy was, […]

Westminster – David Matthew “Matt” Bettes, 33, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.   Born in Winter Park Florida, Matt was the son of Jason and Carissa Porter Bettes, Sr.  Matt was a Project Team Leader with DAVACO.   In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his children, Braeden Bettes, Sylas Bettes, and Kaylee Bettes of South […]

Westminster – Barbara Jane Blackwell Nabors, 85, wife of the late Ransome “Ronnie” Oliver Nabors, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in the Holy Springs Community, Barbara was the daughter of the late Pratt Lemuel and Josephine Price Blackwell.  Barbara was a retired seamstress and a member of Holly Springs […]