Albert Thomas Wells

Seneca, SC– Albert Thomas Wells, 87, husband of Margaret Fowler Wells of Seneca, SC, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Wells was the son of the late James Henry and Rosa Mae Wilson Wells. He was a veteran of the United States […]

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Colonel John Richard Underwood

Colonel John Richard Underwood of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and Walhalla, South Carolina died on March 9, 2022.   He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sue Lay Underwood; son John Richard Underwood Jr. (Sally) of Prescott, AZ; daughter Jana Susan Poole (Russell) of Lewisberry, PA; son Stewart Douglas Underwood (Kyung-Bin Alice) of Carlisle, PA; and sister Ruth Jean […]

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Theresa Cleveland

Seneca– Theresa Wilbanks Cleveland, 75, wife of James Harrison Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at Prisma Health Lila Doyle.   Born in Oconee County, Theresa was the daughter of the late Jesse Martin Wilbanks and Derrel Woolbright Wilbanks.  Theresa retired from Clemson University after 29 years as an admistrative assistant. Theresa was a member of the Tri-County […]

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Wendy Bishop

West Union– Wendy Marie Sheriff Bishop, 42, wife of Robert Odell Bishop, passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at her residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Wendy was the daughter of the late Roger Dale Sheriff and Nancy Vaughn Sheriff.  Wendy was a custodian at James M. Brown Elementary School and was of the Baptist Faith.   Wendy […]

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Furman Pelfrey

Walhalla– Furman Paul Pelfrey, 77, husband of Martha Ann McAlister Pelfrey, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at his residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Furman was the son of the late Lawrence Elridge Pelfrey and Lassie Lee Ramey Pelfrey.  Furman was a retired logger and was a member of Coneross Church of God.  Furman enjoyed racing, classic […]

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Hair salon receives a surprise visitor

A car driver apparently pressed the accelerator when she meant to apply brakes, and the car crashed through the Hair Loft on the Stamp Creek Road across from Keowee Key.  Chief Shirley of the Keowee Fire Department reports that fortunately neither the driver, nor anyone inside the hair salon was hurt.  At the time, (this morning) there were no customers […]

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New fire station to be built at Bountyland

On lad adjoining Maranatha Baptist Church, a new Oconee fire substation will be built.  Ribbon was cut this morning to signify that, after years of planning, there will be a Bountyland substation responsible for fire protection for more than 10 thousand homes (several are lake homes) within a five-mile radius.  Oconee officials are pleased with the location and grateful to […]

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Alexander responds (to the Durham call)

There’s reaction today from state senator Alexander to the push by Matthew Durham, the county councilman, for the state to suspend the 26-cent a gallon gas tax, as a relief measure for motorists who are having to dig deep to pay the rising gas pump prices.  And Alexander’s explanation as to the bad ramifications that would be felt by the […]

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