Category: Obituaries

Joan Connelly, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, New York, on February 08, 1943, she was the loving and devoted wife of 58 years to Joseph Connelly III and daughter to the late John and Irene Wooton. From a young age, Joan aspired to be a nurse and upon completing […]

  Walhalla – Helena Joanna “Gidget” Rogers, 47, wife of James Scotty Rogers, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence.   Born in Mason Town, Pennsylvania, Gidget was the daughter of the late John Edward Ontko and Irma Jane McNair Ontko. Gidget was the light in everyone’s lives when everything seemed dark to so many.  She was affectionally […]

Dr. William Lake (Bill) Reames, 89, retired Baptist minister of Charlotte NC, passed and went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife Frances Horne Reames, sons – Douglas, William and Jonathan, daughter – Jennifer Reames Wilkinson, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. And by his sister Frances King of […]

Westminster- Gloria Linda Esta Turner Martin, 77, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Linda was the daughter of the late Walt Turner and Ollie Mae Burrell Turner.  Linda was a homemaker, who formerly worked in textiles and manufacturing, and was of the Baptist faith.  Linda was a hard worker who […]

Seneca– Harry Earl Childs, Jr., 76, husband of the late Gladys “Juanita” Isbell Childs, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at McWhorter Hospice House in North Carolina.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Harry was the son of the late Harry Earl Childs, Sr., and Peggy Lay Childs.  Harry was retired from Sangamo in West Union, he had a […]

Seneca, SC– James Ray Whitener, 86, husband of Mary Louise Simpson Whitener of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Whitener was the son of the late Bert L. Whitener and Beulah Cobb Whitener. He was of the Baptist faith.   In addition to his wife, Mr. […]

Seneca–Craig Owen Pruitt., 38, husband of Nicole Mathis Pruitt, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Craig was the son of Jesse Lamar Pruitt and Telia Kim Ables Pruitt of Newry.  Craig was self-employed in the construction industry, a member of Earles Grove Baptist Church and he attended Foothills Church.  Craig enjoyed fishing […]

Townville – Ray “Danny” Underwood Jr., 59, husband of Susan Vickie Swafford Underwood, passed away on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House.   Danny was the son of the late Ray D. Underwood Sr. and Bobbie Jean Smith Watkins.  Ray was a cabinet installer, who had a great passion for hunting and fishing.   Danny is […]

Westminster– Louise Carol Towe Miller, 78, wife of Daniel Lee Miller, Sr., passed away on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.   A Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at Heritage Memorial Gardens.   The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed […]

Seneca– Reinhardt “Rein” Carl Brueggeman, 86, husband of Betty Brueggeman, passed away on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Rein was born in Flint, Michigan. After 33 years of teaching, Rein and Betty retired to Seneca in 1994. He was an avid antique automobile enthusiast and enjoyed many years touring with antique auto clubs. Rein also […]