Category: Obituaries

Seneca, SC– William Bradley Pate, 49, of 302 Woodglen Ct., Seneca, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Stephens County Hospital.   A native of Decatur, GA, Mr. Pate was the son of William Albert Pate, III (Rhonda) and Nancy Margaret DeLay Caspersen (Gary).  He worked for the City of Seneca in Buildings and Recreations for 29 years. Mr. […]

    Toccoa, GA– Archie Fred Turpin, Jr., 56, husband of Teresa Sertain Turpin, of 162 Hilltop Lane, Toccoa, GA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Turpin was the son of Marie Clinkscales Turpin and the late Archie Fred Turpin, Sr. He was a material handler with Nifco KTW […]

Zirconia, North Carolina – John Thomas Freeman Sr., 77, husband of the late Lille Ellen Yonce Freeman, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at Missions Hospital in Asheville.   John was a native of Walhalla, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John B. Freeman and Sarah Freeman. John worked in fire protection and retired from Diboco, of […]

Mountain Rest, SC– Timmy Galloway, 57, of 246 Bonner Road, Mountain Rest, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Galloway was the son of the late James Marvin Galloway and Norma Jean Wilbanks Galloway. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the heating and air […]

Long Creek- William Kenneth “Bud” Matheson, 67, husband of Melinda Mae Hembree Matheson, passed away Friday, November 26th, 2021 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, South Carolina, Bud was the son of the late Nelson Kenneth “Kenny” Matheson and Lena Mae James Matheson. Bud was a retired truck driver, logger, apple grower, and […]

Seneca– Bessie Bennett Lee Welborn, 97, wife of the late William Lewis Lee and Ben Welborn, passed away Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at her residence.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Bessie was the daughter of the late Essie Bennett Corn.  Bessie was a weaving trainer in the textile industry and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.   Bessie […]

Seneca – Charlene Meacham Bell, 85, wife of Dr. Harold Bruce Bell, passed away Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at Prisma Health Lila Doyle.   Born in Ripley, TN, Charlene was the daughter of the late Rev. Roy Thomas Meacham and Estelle Stevens Meacham. She was a 1953 graduate of Bob Jones University Academy, owner of Pruitt-Bell Furniture Company, and was […]

Walhalla, SC– Bobby Leon Smith, 78, husband of the late Joyce Carolyn Moss Smith, of 107 Torrington Rd., Walhalla passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Ivan Clifton Smith, Sr. and Clara King Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army […]

Seneca, SC– Kenneth “Ronnie” Ronald Blair, 71, who is survived by his wife and best friend, Alice Blair of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A private graveside service will be conducted due to Mr. Blair’s wishes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  

Tamassee, SC– Austin Wade Campbell, 24, of 115 Catfish Pond Rd., Tamassee passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.   A native of Tamassee, Wade was the son of Terry and Pam McCall Campbell. He was of the Baptist Faith.   Wade is survived by his sister: Brittney Campbell (Patrick Kelly) of Tamassee; two nephews: Ryder and Kyzer Kelly; grandparents: […]