Category: Obituaries

Westminster – Betty June Helfenstein Hunnicutt, 72, wife of Jerry Lee Hunnicutt, passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Bismark, North Dakota, Betty was the daughter of the late Edward “EJ” Helfenstein and Cecelia DeCoteau Helfenstein.  Betty formerly was in Business Management with the North Dakota Department of Natural Resources […]

Walhalla – Peggy Beatrice Bryson Shaw, 69, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Peggy was the daughter of the late Horace Vester Bryson and Margie Honea Bryson.  Peggy was a self-employed cake decorator and a member and former pianist at New Life Praise & Worship.  Peggy will be remembered as a devout Christian […]

Seneca, SC– Zachary Ryan O’Kelley, 38, husband of Claire McHugh, of Seneca, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. O’Kelley was the son of William O’Kelley and Cheryl O’Kelley. He worked as a landscaper and loved anything outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking, loved playing soccer, and his […]

Walhalla– Lois Evelyn Jones Franks, 83, wife of Luther Earl Franks, passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at Pruitt Health Toccoa.   Born March 24th, 1939, in Tamassee, South Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Noah Jones and Della Latisha Nichols Jones. Evelyn worked at Roses Department Store and later retired from Powerhouse as the bookkeeper. Evelyn […]

Seneca – Ann Louise Bennett, 72, wife of Kenneth “Ken” R. Bennett, passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.   Born February 21st, 1951, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Ann was the daughter of the late Leo and Beulah Worth Munger. Ann previously lived in Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Roselle and Hillsborough, New Jersey […]

Seneca – Doyle Floyd Wilbanks, 72, passed away, Friday, March 17, 2023, at Condor Health in Anderson.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Doyle was the son of the late Ben Wilbanks and Callie Goss Wilbanks.  Doyle formerly worked in the tree service industry and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.   Doyle is survived […]

Westminster – Beth Rice Howard, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at The Oaks of Seneca.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Beth was the daughter of the late William Fred Rice and Agnes Collins Rice.  Beth was a retired social worker and was of the Baptist Faith.   Beth is survived by her son, Charles Ray […]

  Seneca – Nancy Annette Bearden Certain, 73, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023 at her residence.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harold Bearden and Florence Blackmon Bearden.  Nancy was a homemaker who loved a good cup of coffee while spending time with her cats, listening to good music and enjoying her […]

Westminster – Ronald Florence, 78, husband of Ruby Nell Phillips Proctor, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Prisma Health – Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Roanoke, Alabama, Ronald was the son of the late Walter Lee Florence and Nancy Belue Florence.  Ronald was a retired carpenter, former truck driver, and of the Baptist Faith.  Ronald enjoyed woodworking, picking, […]

Danny J. Ballenger, 76, of Westminster, passed away at his residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Danny was the son of the late Joe Ballenger and Bessie Irene Johns Ballenger. Danny retired from JP Stevens and was a member of Westminster First Baptist Church.  Danny enjoyed all sports, and was able to recall many sports statistics.  He was […]