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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, mother, and very active in her church. She was known for her gracious sharing of the love of Jesus. Suzanne is survived by her sons, David Makinson and wife Heidi of Seneca, South Carolina; John Makinson and wife Cathy of Martin, Georgia; daughters, Marilyn Harvey Brady of Okeechobee, Florida; Angie Makinson Critcher and husband James M. of Linden, Virginia; sixteen grandchildren, forty-nine...

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, mother, and very active in her church. She was known for her gracious sharing of the love of Jesus. Suzanne is survived by her sons, David Makinson and wife Heidi of Seneca, South Carolina; John Makinson and wife Cathy of Martin, Georgia; daughters, Marilyn Harvey Brady of Okeechobee, Florida; Angie Makinson Critcher and husband James M. of Linden, Virginia; sixteen...

Lynn King Russell, 76, wife of the late Quentin Russell, passed away Saturday, February 24th, 2024. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Lynn was the daughter of the late James W. and Frances Powell King. Lynn is survived by her daughter, Natalie Russell; and her long term partner, Keith Hellard. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents and husband. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 1st, 2024 at Oconee Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends and family following the service, at Oconee Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lynn's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children...

Luke Aaron Hollinger, age 24, of Walhalla, SC passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2024 in his sleep from a seizure. Luke was born on November 1st, 1999, in Ephrata, PA to Philip and Lisa Hollinger. Luke was employed by Genesis Portable Buildings, as a shed builder. At the end of November 2023, he wrapped up a 2 year term at Bald Eagle Boys Camp, as a chief, in the Adventurer Group. He loved his boys and his time there very much. He attended Foothills Fellowship in Westminster, SC, where he graduated from Foothills Christian School in 2018. Luke enjoyed white water kayaking, reading, working, and playing games. He is survived by his parents, Philip and Lisa Hollinger, New Providence, PA, three...

Julie Butler Corbett, 79, wife of William Richard Corbett, 179 Whitewater Point Road, Tamassee, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 after a long illness with Alzheimer's. She was born in Wilmington, NC and moved to Albemarle, NC when she was 12 years of age. She married Bill Corbett in 1964. They were avid travelers having visited all 50 states and 43 countries. They have two sons: Kyle Corbett, his wife Holly, and their three sons Cameron, Nolan and Andrew of Central SC and Taft Corbett and his wife Danielle of Duncan, SC. Grandchildren, Audrey, Will and Grant of Greenville SC and great granddaughters Chloe and Claire. She is survived by her sisters Nancy O'Neal and her husband...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Allen, 74, husband of the Trudy Underwood Allen, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born June 25th, 1949, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Bob was the son of the late Deraus Robert and Sarah Estelle Ward Allen. Bob served in the United States Army with the 101st Calvary during Vietnam Conflict, was retired from the United States Forest Service with the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. He was a former assistant funeral director at Davenport Funeral Home and later at Sandifer Funeral Home, and a former Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 129. He was a Christian and a member of...

Freida Marie Phipps, 95, wife of the late John Brownlee Phipps, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Keowee Place in Seneca. Born October 23rd, 1928, in Lafeyette, New Jersey, Freida was the daughter of the late Wilber H. and Flossie Mae Reed Price. Freida worked at the Sparta High School in New Jersey as a lunchroom assistant, and formerly worked at Emblads Hallmark store in Seneca, and was a volunteer for many years at Oconee Memorial Hospital. She was an active member for over 45 years at St. Mark's United Methodist Church where she was an assistant in the kitchen with Wednesday night meals and a member of the Order of The Eastern Star. Freida is survived by her sons, John David...

Marvin Donald "Don" Story, 81, husband of Stella Ramey Story, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. Born in Lincolnton, Georgia, Don was the son of the late Marvin Prather and Irene Martin Story. Don was a United States Air Force Veteran having served for 10 years with 1 year in Da Nang, Vietnam, a member of the Walhalla American Legion Post 124 where he served with the Honor Guard Team, and a member of Welcome Baptist Church. Don is survived by his loving wife; son, Todd Story (Angie); grandson, Caleb Story (Shannon); great-grandchildren, Kaeli Story, Ryder Story, Harper Story; and his sister, Shelvie McKinney. In addition to his parents,...

Janet Sue Gordie Duffy, 80, wife of the late Donald Raymond Duffy, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Janet was the daughter of the late John Manning and Mildred Virginia Tart Gordie. Janet was a homemaker and a member of Earles Grove Baptist Church. Janet loved flowers, horses, her dogs, and spending time with her family. Janet is survived by her sons, David Joel Duffy and wife, Michele of Pleasant Plain, Ohio, John Eric Duffy and wife, Dayna of Dalton, Georgia; daughters, Jana Lynn Duffy Tinker, and husband Keith of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jennifer Duffy Hagen and husband, Frank of Boiling Springs, South...

OVALYN LAND WILLIAMS Pendleton, SC - Ovalyn Land Williams, 103, wife of the late Percy Hoyt Williams, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Ovalyn was the daughter of the late Oscar James and Grace Ethel Weldon Land, Jr. Ovalyn retired after 57 years of service with WestPoint Stevens, Inc. and was the oldest member at Chauga Baptist Church.Ovalyn is survived by her sons, Charles Larry Williams and wife, Wanda of Augusta, GA, Dennis Lane Williams and wife, Nancy of Charleston, SC; daughters, Betty Williams Kay of Pendleton, and Kathy Margaret Williams McAdams (adopted granddaughter) and her husband, Ricky of...

H. Roger Grant, a native of Albia, Iowa, and resident of Central, South Carolina, was born on November 28, 1943, and died on November 17, 2023 at age 79. The son of Harry R. Grant (1900-1944) and Marcella Dinsmore Grant Dearinger (1903-1996), step-son of Thomas H. Dearinger (1900-1968), and brother of Richard Dinsmore Grant (1933-2004), Grant graduated from Albia Community High School in 1962 and four years later summa cum laude from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He earned a M.A. in American history from the University of Missouri in 1967 and a Ph.D. in American history from that institution in 1970. In 2003 Simpson College awarded Grant an honorary L.H.D. degree. In 1970 Grant...

Pickens, SC - Lois Cooper Jennings, 91, wife of the late Jasper Neal Jennings, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, at the Summit Place. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina on October 23rd, 1932, Lois was the daughter of the late Garnett and Ethel Cooper. Lois is survived by sons, Neal Jennings (Janice), Brent Jennings, John Jennings; daughter-in-law, Leshia Jennings; brothers, Gary Cooper, Dean Cooper; and grandchildren, Ivey Jennings, Joseph Jennings, Lane Jennings, Caroline Jennings, and Ben Jennings. In addition to her husband and parents, Lois is preceded in death by her son, David Jennings and daughter, Millicent Jennings. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm,...

LOIS JENNINGS Pickens, SC - Lois Cooper Jennings, 91, wife of the late Jasper Neal Jennings, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, at the Summit Place. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina on October 23rd, 1932, Lois was the daughter of the late Garnett and Ethel Cooper. Lois is survived by sons, Neal Jennings (Janice), Brent Jennings, John Jennings; daughter-in-law, Leshia Jennings; brothers, Gary Cooper, Dean Cooper; and grandchildren, Ivey Jennings, Joseph Jennings, Lane Jennings, Caroline Jennings, and Ben Jennings. In addition to her husband and parents, Lois is preceded in death by her son, David Jennings and daughter, Millicent Jennings. A Funeral Service will be...

RUCIA MATHESON ADAMS, 71, wife of the late John Randall "Randy" Adams, passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at Pruitt Health Athens Heritage. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Rucia was the daughter of the late Kenneth Nelson "Kenny" Matheson and Lena Mae James Matheson. Rucia worked for Ionosphere where she was a Travel Agent. She was an active member of First Baptist of Toccoa, Georgia, she was involved in Sunday School, a member of the choir, actively involved with vacation bible school, and GA's . She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Long Creek Community Club. Rucia is survived by her sisters, Wanda C. Moore (Eddie) of Westminster, Linda M. Rholetter (Roger) of Long...

BROOKS BRYAN SR. Fair Play-Christopher Brooks Bryan Sr., 56, husband of Kimberly Simpson Bryan, passed away on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 20th, 1967, Brooks was the son of William "Bill" Prontaut Bryan and Patricia "Ann" Feagin Bryan. Brooks was a graduate of North Augusta High School class of 1985 and an alumnus of the University of South Carolina Aiken, a devoted Gamecock fan and had a great passion for golfing. Brooks is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Elizabeth Simpson Bryan; children, Christopher "Brooks" Bryan Jr, (Logan), Amber Bryan Dobbs (Zach), Taylor Jade Menger (Matt), Alivia Brooks Bryan...

Fair Play-Christopher Brooks Bryan Sr., 56, husband of Kimberly Simpson Bryan, passed away on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 20th, 1967, Brooks was the son of William "Bill" Prontaut Bryan and Patricia "Ann" Feagin Bryan. Brooks was a graduate of North Augusta High School class of 1985 and an alumnus of the University of South Carolina Aiken, a devoted Gamecock fan and had a great passion for golfing. Brooks is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Elizabeth Simpson Bryan; children, Christopher "Brooks" Bryan Jr, (Logan), Amber Bryan Dobbs (Zach), Taylor Jade Menger (Matt), Alivia Brooks Bryan (Ben Turner), and...

South Carolina- Ramler, Barbara McMahon, passed away on March 8th, 2023 in Seneca, South Carolina at age 102. She was born and raised in Sutersville, Pennsylvania before attending and graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Education. She also earned admission to Phi Beta Kappa. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, loved reading Shakespeare and took classes while in retirement at the University of Delaware's Academy (Wilmington Branch).She met and married Edward Ramler at PSU and they were lifelong partners until his death in 2002. She is survived by her three sons, Gerald E. Ramler of Henrico, VA (Carolyn), Hugh P. Ramler of Seneca, SC...

Peter Brock Gray, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on March 5, 2023 at the age of 45. Peter lived life to the fullest and lived more in his 45 years than most people do in a lifetime. He lived with his feet on the ground and his eyes focused on Jesus and eternity. Peter was in this world, but not of this world. He was the true living example of Christ in us. Peter was generous of heart and spirit, and he never met a stranger. His work was his ministry and his heart poured out over the needs of others. He spent his free time volunteering at the Open Arms Free Medical Clinic in Toccoa, GA. Peter's life mission was focused on building the kingdom of heaven on earth. Peter loved hiking,...