Category: Obituaries

Seneca– Sallie JoLane Simpson York, 72, wife of the late Dewitt York, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Sallie was the daughter of the late Hoke Simpson and Josephine James Simpson.  Sallie was retired from LaFrance Industries and of the Baptist Faith.  Sallie loved country music […]

 Barbara Causey Royster, of Atlanta, GA, and Seneca, SC, went to be with her Lord on November 22, 2022. Barbara was the daughter of Dewitt Causey and Lillie V. Causey Beaver, and the stepdaughter of James Franklin Beaver, Jr. She is survived by 3 daughters, Norma, Janet, and Cheryl, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and […]

    Walhalla, SC — Ollie Mabel Carter Grant, 96, wife of the late Walter Addis “Buddy” Grant, of 24 Joy Circle, Walhalla, SC, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Grant was the daughter of the late Clifton Trimmier Carter and Ollie Malissa Lee. She retired from the […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Margaret Mead, beloved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Joanne was in her 80th year, having passed away December 13, 2022.   Joanne was born in Catskill, NY on December 26, 1942, the daughter of Herbert Dwight & Doris Mae Hitchcock. She […]

West Union, SC — Clara Pauline (Polly) Benton, 101, of West Union, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House. Polly was blessed with a long life shared with a loving family and many friends. She loved telling stories of her wonderful and interesting life.   Polly was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 29, 1921. […]

Westminster – Julia Lee Marsengill Stewart, 88, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence. Born in Mountain City, Georgia, Julia was the daughter of the late Edgar Judson Marsengill and Nellie Corina Carver Marsengill.  Julia retired from JP Stevens and was a member of Westminster Church of God.  Julia enjoyed reading her bible and spending time with her grandchildren, […]

Westminster – Cecil T. Sandifer, Sr., husband of the late Frances Annette Ballard Sandifer, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at the age of 99. Married for over 74 years, Cecil and Frances were reared at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Greenwood, SC where they met and were childhood sweethearts. They were always appreciative of […]

Westminster– Bobby Lee Fulbright, Jr., 63, passed away Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at Magnolia Manor of Greenville.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Bobby was the son of the Bobby Lee Fulbright, Sr. of Westminster and the late Vivian Lee Roach.  Bobby was a retired from Torrington as a machinist. Bobby enjoyed motorcycles and grilling.   In addition to […]

Seneca– Bobby Orr Grant, 87, husband of the late Joanne Swaney Grant, passed away Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at the Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Bobby was the son of the late Grady Lee Grant and Ethel Holbrooks Grant.  Bobby was retired from West Point Stevens where he worked as a weaver for […]

Walhalla, SC — Jimmie Lue Swaney, 83, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Chattooga, SC, Mrs. Swaney was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Liza Jane Maney Goss. She worked in textiles and was of the Holiness faith.   Mrs. Swaney is survived by her daughters: Ethel […]