The Greer Citizen

Dateline - Laurens, SC Donnie Rumsey, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home. He was born May 12, 1949 in Greer, SC and was a son of the late Curtis and Ruth Jones Rumsey. He was retired from United Insurance Company and was a member of Believer's Assembly Church. Mr. Rumsey is survived by his son, Shane Rumsey; his daughter, Sherri Bishop (Jeff); his granddaughter, Kayla Gemme; his brothers, Tommy Rumsey and Phil Rumsey; his step-daughters, Michelle Tate and Samantha Cox; and his step-granddaughters, Brittany Kaliher and Abigail Jaeger. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife, Patsy Rumsey, his brother, Allen Rumsey, and the mother of his...

Joyce Avery Powers, 83, of Greer, SC, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home. Born in Pelham, SC, she was a daughter of the late Will and Lottie Burgess Avery. She was a member of The Way Christian Fellowship in Greer and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was survived by her son, Ronald Powers (Christine) of Greer; two grandchildren, Shannon Powers (Kristen) of Woodruff and April Clayton (Buzz) of Woodruff; and four great-grandchildren, Landon, Braxton, Harper, and Hadleigh Clayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Powers; and her six siblings, J.P. Avery, Martha Burns, George Avery, Daniel "Boone" Avery, Boyce "Bud"...

Robert "Robbie" Winchester, husband of Jodie Dill Winchester for 43 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Floyd and Flora Burton Winchester. Robbie graduated from Wade Hampton High School in 1974. He worked at Communication Service Center for over 27 years. Robbie was also very proud to have served his community for 19 years as a Lieutenant at Wade Hampton Fire Department, where he retired in 2001. He was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, surviving are; son, Jason Robert Winchester(Amy), daughter, Stephanie Jo Winchester; grandchildren: Benjamin, Andrew, Luke, and Hannah Winchester; two...

Lucie Adelene Bull Williams Robinson, 93, of Greer, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin and Adelene Raines Bull. Lucie attended Queens College after graduating from Greer High School. She transferred to Furman University, graduating in the class of 1948. On December 20, 1947, she married Robert F. Williams, Jr. They were longtime members of Greer First Baptist Church, where she was active in numerous charitable and religious organizations. Lucie was a member of The Camellia Garden Club and was known for her love of gardening and music. Surviving are two daughters, Adele W. Beganie (Tom) of Arrington, TN, and...

Joyce Jones Motter, 86, passed away September 30, 2020 in Murrells Inlet, SC. Mrs. Motter, born in Greenville County, was the daughter of the late Grover L. and Juanita H. Jones of Greer, SC, and widow of the late Charles E. Motter, USAF retired. Joyce sincerely loved her growing family. She was an adoring grandmother who loved her grand-kids and great-grand-kids more than anything. "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." Proverbs 31:28 She was an active member of Timberlake Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, where she served the Lord faithfully. Joyce enjoyed music, played piano, auto harp and sang in the choir. She especially loved working...

COLUMBIA Bobby L. Pruett, 93, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Mr. Pruett was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served in World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. After retiring from the Air Force after twenty-six years of service, he worked another twenty-three years for Overnite Trucking Company and retired in 1994. Mr. Pruett was born in Snyder, Oklahoma to Myrtle Martha Pruett and Charles Monroe Pruett. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gloria M. Pruett; his daughter, Valerie; and sons, Jack, Ruston, Trent, Troy and Kendall. The funeral was held with Air Force Military Honors at...

Our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Robert Carson Moody, favorably known as Robby, since his passing on Saturday, August 1st, 2020, while hiking with one of his beloved children. Robby was the son of Mrs. Mary A. Schirmer Moody and the late Mr. Alton Eugene Moody. Robby is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Moody, and his brother, Eric Moody (and wife Anne), his wife, Lisa Moody, and his three children, Riley Carson Moody, Ella Claire Moody, and Robert "Camden" Moody, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Alton Moody, and brother, Brian Moody, and grandparents John Sahlman and Jimmie Utsey Sahlman, and Alton Bob...

Bruce Richard Dimsdale, 71, of Lyman, SC, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 1, 1949, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Harrison Dimsdale and Grace Richards Dimsdale. A graduate of Greer High School, Mr. Dimsdale was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Corporal. He received the following awards for his military service: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and Rifle Marksmanship Badge. Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Skybo (Gary) and granddaughter, Virginia Rose Skybo, all of Omaha, NE; sisters, Darlene Bridges (Terry)...

Timothy Stephen Wissel, 43, of Greer, SC, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 18, 1977, in Muncie, IN he was the son of Angela Macy Dresch of Fort Collins, CO and the late George O. Wissel. Tim loved his dog Kirby, spending time with friends from work, and woodworking. He was a huge Notre Dame fan and worked as a tool and dye maker with Meyer Tool in Greenville. Survivors include his daughter, Kerysten Wissel of Albany, IN; girlfriend, Chantel Donbecky of Greer, SC; sister, Christine Wissel-Perotti (Kevin) of Fort Collins, CO; brothers, George O. Wissel II (Jeni) of Mooreland, IN, Andrew D. Wissel of Broomfield, CO, and Tony C. Wissel (April) of...

WELLFORD, SC- Robert Dwayne McIntyre, 71, of Wellford, SC, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home. Born November 6, 1948, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late John Dewey McIntyre and Mary Jones McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He was a member of Wellford Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Phyllis Nicholson McIntyre; children, Angie Alley (Frank) of Hendersonville, NC and Robby McIntyre (Lisa) of Campobello, SC; step-children, James Pelfrey of Duncan, SC and Jessica Pelfrey of Mountain Rest, SC; grandchildren, Katie Alley and Jonathan McIntyre; brother, Wayne McIntyre (Sarah) of Greer, SC; and sister, Dianne Sweezy of Wellford, SC....

Jack B. Allen of Savannah, GA passed away on Monday 23, 2020, at the age of 87. Jack was born in Greer, SC to the late Pearl and Joseph Allen. Jack served his nation in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. After his career in the Air Force, Jack worked for Amoco Oil Refinery and retired after 20 years. He was a long-time member of Higher Ground Baptist Church (formerly known as Crest Hill Baptist Church). Jack was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Jack Allen was preceded in death by two sisters, Eutrelia McDaniel and Marlene Watterson; and his youngest daughter, Cynthia Shepherd. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue; daughters; Jackie, Susan, and Jennifer; and son, Jeff; and four...

Burrell L Higdon, husband of Kim Rish Higdon, and resident of Greer, SC, passed away Monday evening, July 8th, 2019, surrounded by his family. Burrell was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi to George and Lolita Higdon on November 22, 1953. Burrell was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church. Burrell worked as a project engineer having graduated from the University of Mississippi as a chemical engineer. Burrell spent many years managing projects and he enjoyed mentoring younger engineers, which he would later call his proudest professional accomplishment. Burrell enjoyed hobbies such as fishing, hunting, golfing, and traveling. He enjoyed supporting his children's activities and loved...