Category: Obituaries

Constance Carpenter Lawrence, age 79, of Salem, SC wife of 57 years to Thomas Edward Lawrence passes away on Friday, February 11, 20221 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born October 26, 1942, in Melrose, MA, she grew up in a traditional loving family and was the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Bennett Carpenter, a Methodist minister and Charlotte […]

Westminster – Jerry Wayne Smith, 70, passed away Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, Jerry was the son of Fred Smith of Westminster and the late Geneva Pitts Smith.  Jerry started his career at JP Stevens where he was employed for 37 years, and later worked at Covidien. Jerry was the […]

Tonya Chernae Speed, age 44, of Seneca SC passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. She is the daughter of the late James C. Speed and Martha Ann Speed.   Tonya is survived by her mother, daughter; Charity Poland and spouse Caleb Poland of Central SC, son; Derek Speed of Clemson, SC, grandchild; Malakai Poland, sister; Stacy Speed-Pressley of Covington […]

Walhalla, SC — Vicky Elaine Moore, 65, wife of Arthur William Moore, of Walhalla, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Athens, GA, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Phillip and Dorothy Sorrow Hansford.   Mrs. Moore is survived by her son: Donnie Carroll (Christina) of Danielsville, GA; daughters: Cathy […]

Stoney Lee Medlin, age 54, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born June 14, 1967, he was a native of Seneca, SC, and the son of the late Ralph Thomas Medlin, Jr., and Nancy Ann Gibson Thrasher. Stoney was a friend to all and loved by all who met him. Stoney is survived by his […]

West Union- Pearl “Tinker” Alicia Morales Tate, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at her residence.   Born in Spring Valley, New York, Pearl was the daughter of the late Rigoberto Vila Morales and Pearl Ann Morse Gardner and was raised by Frank Gardner.  Pearl formerly worked in the restaurant industry.   Pearl is survived by a fiancé, Ed […]

Seneca – Edna Hembree Brown, 87, wife of the late Paul Robert Brown, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Edna was born in Seneca, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Fred and Virginia Hollingsworth Hembree.  Edna was a homemaker and a member of Townville Church of God. Edna had a […]

Westminster- Lois Geneva Chappell Bramlett, 95, wife of the late Earlie Robert Bramlett, passed away Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, Lois was the daughter of the late Marlor Fretwell Chappell and Samantha Watkins Chappell.  Lois was retired from Dunlop and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Lois had a great passion […]

  Sherry Mae Wilson Eller-Patterson, age 46, of Seneca SC passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She is the wife of Kerrie Dale Patterson, and the daughter of Calvin Wilson and the late Dorothy Richardson Wilson.   Sherry was seen as a hero by all those who knew and loved her, as she selflessly served as a past member […]

Westminster– Charles “Charlie” Michael Morgan, 72, devoted husband to Patsy Moore Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Charlie was the son of the late J.C. and Mozelle Morgan of Walhalla. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Patsy; son Charles and […]