Category: Obituaries

Larry Bruce Busha (Buck), of Westminster, SC was born on December 6th, 1947, and passed away on March 7th, 2024 at the age of 76.  The legacy of his lifelong passion was helping others and riding motorcycles, continues to ripple through Upstate SC and beyond.   In his younger days, Larry had a passion for baseball and teaching youngsters the […]

Westminster – Charles Junior McAlister,78, husband of the late Alice Eunice Cromer McAlister, passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   Born May 3rd, 1945, in Seneca, South Carolina, Charles was the son of the late Agnes McAlister. Charles was a United States Army Veteran, who retired from JP Stevens. He was […]

Seneca, SC — Janet W Manley, 63, of Walhalla, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Oconee County, Ms. Manley was the daughter of Patricia Rouette Wald and the late Harold Wald. She was of the Baptist faith.   In addition to her mother, Ms. Manley is survived by her daughters: Jennifer […]

Westminster – Allene Carter Bearden, 90, wife of the late James “Jim” Mann Bearden, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at Lila Doyle Post-Acute.   Born September 5th, 1933, in Westminster, South Carolina, Allene was the daughter of the late Dan and Sarah Denny Carter. Allene was a CNA and later retired from Becton Dickson. Allene was an amazing […]

Franklin, North Carolina– Suzanne Marie Summers Makinson, 93, wife of 55 years to the late H. Nelson “Doc” Makinson, Jr, DVM, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024.   Born October 8th, 1930, in Lakeland, Florida, Suzanne was the daughter of the late C.H. Summers, Sr, and Lois Overstreet Summers. Suzanne was a devoted wife, and mother, and very active […]

Seneca – Wanda Gail Freeman Rhodes, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born September 5th, 1958, in Seneca, South Carolina, Wanda was the daughter of the late Billie and Louise Hardy Freeman. Wanda was employed with Clemson University as a Fiscal Analyst.   Wanda is survived by her partner, Gerald Black of […]

Walhalla– Judy Ellen Sullivan Suttles, 77, wife of Beauford Hugh Suttles, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.   Born September 19th, 1946, in Oconee County, South Carolina, Judy was the daughter of the late Charles Mitchell and Ethel Lee Sullivan. Judy was retired from the Oconee County School District, where she […]

Seneca – Wanda Gail Freeman Rhodes, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born September 5th, 1958, in Seneca, South Carolina, Wanda was the daughter of the late Billie and Louise Hardy Freeman. Wanda was employed with Clemson University as a Fiscal Analyst.     Wanda is survived by her partner, Gerald Black […]

  ERIC PATTERSON   Seneca – Bradley “Eric” Patterson, 46, passed away on March 6th, 2024 at his residence.   Born October 23rd, 1977, in Seneca, South Carolina, Eric was the son of late Richard Patterson and Dorothy Worley Patterson of Seneca. Eric enjoyed fishing and was known for crafting ability.   Eric is survived by his mother, and his […]

  Seneca– Bradford “Brad” Craig Bearden, 36, passed away Friday, March 1st, 2024.   Born October 12th, 1987, in Easley, South Carolina, Brad was the son of Jeffrey Craig and Lou Ellen Bearden Ferguson. Brad was a Veteran of the United States Army.   Brad is survived by his parents, and his sister, Rosellen Ferguson of Anderson, SC.   Brad […]