Category: Obituaries

Jo An Ainsworth, 89, of Seneca passed away in her home Friday, May 10, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, she is the daughter of the late Karl Hauson Braddick and Egla Walker Braddick. Jo An enjoyed gardening, riding through state parks especially her favorite one, Table Rock. Her favorite bible verse was Psalms 23. Survivors include her children; Ocean von […]

Seneca, SC – Lonnie Ray Hart, 56, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Hart was the son of the late Larry Odis and Marian Ray Hart. He was a vendor for the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and was a member of Hepsibah Baptist […]

Betty Hendershot, 76 of Lincolnton, NC. went to be with her Lord on May 4th at 6 pm. She won the fight over cancer and life’s many hard trials in the only way to really win, by leaving it all behind and moving into that heavenly body. She was born in Seneca, SC on April 20th, 1948. She was a […]

JESSE LAWRENCE “BUDDY” BYARS   Walhalla, SC– The heavenly chorus got louder May 9, 2024 as Buddy Byars’ booming voice joined in.   Jesse Lawrence “Buddy” Byars was born September 30, 1935 in Easley, South Carolina to Reverend Jesse Clyde and Ruth Corn Byars. He dedicated his life to obedience of God and the love of His people. He served […]

Seneca, SC– Marcel Andre Beaudoin, 101, husband of the late Lorraine A. Beaudoin of 69 years, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House, with his family by his side.   A native of Biddeford, ME, Mr. Beaudoin was the son of the late Henri and Helene Gagne Beaudoin. He was a veteran of […]

Lavonia, Georgia – William Cecil Wilson,72, husband of Gwendolyn “Gwen” Sheriff Wilson, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.   Born March 3rd,1952, in Lavonia, Georgia, Cecil was the son of the late Jessie “JJ” and Eva Whiten Wilson. Cecil was a retired plant manager of thirty-one years of service from the […]

Seneca – Polly Morgan Merritt, 78, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.      Born September 26th, 1945, in Davy, West Virginia, Polly was the daughter of the late Robert and Lizzie Stone Short. Polly was the Valedictorian of her nursing class in 1972 and later retired. Her greatest passion […]

Westminster, SC– Glenn Haron Moore, 79, husband of Ruth Ann Moore, of Westminster, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Moore was the son of the late Morris and Eula Vaughn Moore. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He was […]

Walhalla, SC — Carolyn Patricia Laird, 82, wife of 52 years to Charles Edward Laird, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Laird was the daughter of the late Luke and Della Matheson Reid. She was a homemaker and a graduate of the Spartanburg School for the Deaf and […]

West Union, SC– James Arvel Pettit, 88, husband of Jerlyne Long Pettit, of West Union, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home.   Born in Anderson, SC, Mr. Pettit was the son of the late Arvel Buren and Mabelle Crocker Pettit. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired from Sangamo, where he was a tool […]