All Obituaries

Zykevious R. Ramsey, 22, of 301 Mosley Road, died on June 4, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Cynthia D. Patterson and was raised by Lillie Ruth Sprowl. He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Zy’mir Ramsey (a special friend,Kensshia Makins) of Greenwood; three brothers, Duentraquis “Squirt” Chiles of Charlotte, Kemarion Williams of Greenwood and Steven (Tonya) Sprowl of San Antonio, TX; two sisters, Sharie Chiles of Greenwood...

Deandre Orenzo Morgan, 25, of 206 John Lyon Road, departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Robert Mitchell and Bernice (Michael) Morgan Mosley. He was a member of Lower Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Plum Branch, where he was a Junior Trustee, Junior Usher and Choir Member. He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother of the home; three brothers, Fredrick A. Morgan and Corrie Morgan, both of the home and LaCarlos D....

Mrs. Debra Elaine Norman-Parker, 62, of 130 Rosemont Drive, married to Andrew Parker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 30, 2019 at Anmed Health Center. Debra was born on November 22, 1956 in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Odell Norman Sr. and the late Pauline W. Norman. She attended Greenwood High School Class of 1974. She also attended Piedmont Technical College and Lander University, where she was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She worked at Self...

Willie James “Hoot” Harris Sr.,72, of 305 Nicholson Drive, husband of Benetta Harris, departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late George Harris and the late Roxie Duncan Harris. He was a member of Marshall Chapel Baptist Church, where he was a Trustee and was a member of Promised Land VFD Station #20 and Harmony Lodge #37. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of the home; three sons, Stanley (Ann) Moss of...

Cody Alex Hawkins, 24, of 704 Keisler Drive, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Maceo and Ethel Hawkins Smith and the late Edward Mickens. He also had a special father, Clifton Martin. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church on the Laurens Highway. He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Cameron Amir Hawkins of Greenwood; his mother of Greenwood; his grandmother, Grace Hawkins of Greenwood; three brothers, Brandon...

James Johnson, 63, of 3411 Ridge Road, husband of Betty Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, SC. Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late James Johnson II and the late Dorothy Rouse Johnson. He was a carpenter by trade and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Coronaca. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of the home; four sons, Robert T. (Stacey) Young of Hodges, Derrick Young of Greer, SC, Jamie Norman of Greenwood and...

Ethel G. Bates, 81, widow Rev. George Bates, of 207 George B. Timmerman Drive, departed this walk of life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at her home. Born in Abbeville County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Gilmore and Sally Mae Tolbert. She retired from Lander University and was a member of Overcoming Power Church. She leaves to cherish her memories, four daughters; Janice B. Scott, of the home, Sharon Bates, Winston-Salem, NC, Beverly B. Gilchrist and Darlene B. Hunter both of...

Deacon Branson Julian Robinson was born on July 31, 1946, to the late Cornell Robinson Sr. and Mamie Julia Dean Robinson in the County of Greenwood, South Carolina. He was affectionately known as Brant by his family and friends. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. In 1964, he graduated from Edgewood High School in Ninety Six, South Carolina, and continued his education at Denmark Technical College and Piedmont Technical...

Jackie Neal, of 555 Hackett Ave., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood County, he was the son of Floyd Neal and the late Helen Austin Neal. He retired from Greenwood Mills and was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories, his common law wife, Katie Parks, of the home, one son; Brett (Tonita) Spearman, of the home, one daughter, Lashonda Wilson, of Greenwood, two step-daughters;...

Joe Lee “Bap” Hentz, 92, of 112 North Hospital Street, widower of Bennie M. Terry Hentz, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home. He was the son of the late Willie and Henerietta Hentz, was a member of Piney Grove A.M.E. Church and he retired from Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters; Joyce Hentz, of the home and Janice Wilson of Hodges; three sons, Donnie, Joe N., both of Greenwood and Edward Hentz, of...