All Obituaries

Howard Higgins, 88, widower of Leila Mae Davis Higgins, entered into eternal rest on December 27, 2022, at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Edgefield, SC, a son of the late Smith Higgins and Lillie Holmes Higgins on June 22, 1934. He was a faithful member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church (Edgefield, SC) where he served as a deacon. He was formerly employed as a  supervisor with the Greenwood Highway Department. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son,...

Beatrice “Bea” Morgan Johnson, age 79, of 745 Holloway Avenue, transitioned into heaven on December 22, 2022, at her home. She was born in Greenwood County on May 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Rev. Isaac Henry Morgan and Bertha Wakefield Morgan. She attended Brewer High School. She was a faithful member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church until declining health, where she was a member of the Gospel Choir and the HealthCare Ministry. She also was a member of the Women’s Aide...

Gabriel Dion” Big Flippa” Goode 24, of 903 Florida entered into rest on December 21, 2022. He was born in Greenwood County September 3, 1998, a son of Peter Goode and Vickie Rappley Goode.   He loved Rapping and was always ready to entertain anyone with his awesome talent. He was a graduate of Greenwood High School. Surviving are his parents of Greenwood; a son, Brycen Goode; two daughters, Pheonix and Nova Goode; three brothers, Rashad Jackson of Greenwood,...

Mr. Travis Letrale Deal entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2022, at Prisma Health of Richland. He was born in Greenwood, SC to the parentage of Brenda Belcher Witt and the late Robert “Punchie” Deal. He was reared in the home of his aunt Daisy Collier (whom he called mama) and a special cousin Deloris Keller (whom he called sister). He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cornelia Ouzts; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Deal; and two brothers: Keon Deal and...

Rachel Stevenson Anderson, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022, at NHC of Greenwood. Rachel was born October 1, 1933, in Greenwood, SC. Rachel was the widow of Willie Fred Anderson, formerly of 105 Cole Street, Greenwood, SC. Rachel loved to love on people. Her hands and feet were rarely still. A faithful member of Little Zion AME Church, before her health failed, Rachel served as a Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Stewardess and song on the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus....

Kenneth David Carroll  58,  of 211 Watson Street entered into eternal rest in Greenwood, SC on December 2, 2022 at his home. He was born in Greenwood County March 9, 1964 a son of the late Eddie Lee Carroll and Emma Jean Turner Smith. He was formerly employed with Carolina Pride, Greenwood School District #50 and avid Carpenter. Surviving is his fiancée, Lisa Griffin of the home, four sons, Brandon Kenneth Rollinson, Terrance Rollinson and Kenneth David Carroll, Jr...

Ruby Mae Anderson Kemp 78 of 1110 Marshall Road, formerly of 2322 Ridge Road Hodges, SC widow of Rufus Kemp entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2022 at her home. She was born in Greenwood County March 30, 1944 a daughter of the late Ruth A. Oglesby. She was a member of Little Zion AME Church where she served as a former Stewardess and Greeter. She is survived by a brother, Jerry Grey of Atlanta, GA an uncle, Guy R. Anderson (Ruby) Atlanta, GA and a host of cousins and...

Johnette Carroll Austin, 69, widow of James W. Austin, entered into eternal rest November 17 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born on January 22, 1953, in Ninety Six, SC she was the daughter of the late Ruth Garlington Carroll and the late James "Bobby" Carroll. Johnette was a devout Christian who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she was active Sunday school teacher, vacation bible school...

Alice Lucille Turner 92, of 118 Highland Drive; Idlewood Subdivision widow of Johnnie Turner, Sr. entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2022, at Hospice Care of the Piedmont. She was born in Greenwood County April 18, 1930 a daughter of the late Calvin Kinard and Mamie Wims Kinard. She was a member of  Jacob Chapel Baptist Church where she served as Mother of the Church for many years. She was a member of the Missionary Society and served faithfully until her health...

Ms. Shirley “Shell” Allen, of 127 Russell Street, died November 9, 2022 at her home. She was born in Edgefield County November 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Nathaniel Freeman and Eula Mae Fuller Holloway Freeman. She attended Edgefield County Public Schools. She joined Springfield Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member who served the Gospel Chorus. She retired from Durst Plant (Greenwood Mills). She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dale Baylor and a...