Index Journal

Rev. Wendell Rhodes, 80, of Abbeville, husband of Beverly Thompson Rhodes, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Ruby Ogle Andrews, 93, of Greenwood, widow of Geter P. Andrews, Jr., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Emerald Gardens. Born in Madison County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Thomas "Tom" and Bessie Chandler Ogle. Ruby worked with Park Davis and was a homemaker where she stayed home to take care of her daughter, Susan. She loved gathering with her family and friends, cooking for them and enjoyed listening to music. She was a loving lady with a giving heart and family was everything to her. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Andrews. Surviving are her children, Linda Jones (Mac) and Kenneth Andrews (Peggy); sister, Jo Stratton; grandchildren, Melissa Chrisley,...

Grant Blair, a dedicated environmentalist, passionate reader, and beloved family man, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and commitment to sustainability. Graduating from North Carolina State University with a BS in Textile Chemistry and later earning a Master's in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Grant worked for Monsanto for 36 years. He was known for his advocacy for Lake Greenwood, his intellectual curiosity, and his deep bonds with his family. Grant's life was marked by his contributions to environmental stewardship, his voracious appetite for novels, and the joy he found in shared adventures...

Joseph Grant Blair, 82, of Harbor Heights, widower of Cora Kemp Blair, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home. Services will be announced by Harley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Tyron C. Ross passed away at Self Regional Hospital on Sunday April 14, 2024. Please refer to robinsonandsonmortuaryinc.com for full obituary. Arrangements are being handled by Robinson & Son Mortuary Inc.

Carrie Elizabeth Harrison, 88, resident of Magnolia Manor, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Plum Branch, SC September 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Thomas Harrison and Sallie Bennett Harrison. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and retired from McCormick Mill. Services will be held Noon Friday, April 19, 2024, at New Hope Baptist Church, Plum Branch SC with Rev. Michael Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Harrison will be placed in the church at 11:00 am. The family is at the home of a niece, Linda Cartledge, 111 Wenmount Court, Greenwood, SC. Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

Winfield A. Lohr, 76, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Gloria Robinson Lohr, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Teresa Newell McClain, 62, of Abbeville, wife of Josh McClain, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Carrie Harrison 88, resident of Magnolia Manor entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2024.Arrangements are incomplete. The family is at the home of a niece Linda Cartledge 111 Wenmount Court, Greenwood. Percival Tompkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Hubert McCord 'Bub' Botts, Jr., 96, of Abbeville, husband of the late Carolyn Evans Botts, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Hubert McCord Botts, Sr. and Leslie Wilson Botts. A 1945 graduate of Abbeville High School, Bub honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from Milliken & Co - Abbeville Plant after a dedicated 42-year career. Bub was a Mason, Shriner, and member of the American Legion. A devoted part of Harris Funeral Home on a daily basis for 20 years, he provided support for grieving families through his professionalism, smile and kind heartedness. Bub was the oldest member of the Abbeville...

Hubert McCord 'Bub' Botts, Jr., 96, of Abbeville, husband of the late Carolyn Evans Botts, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Maria Pettersson Fowler, 87, of Abbeville, wife of the late John Fowler, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Fowler family.

Jo Nell Vaughn Fallaw, 84, of Ninety Six, widow of Archie Maxie Fallaw, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hospice House. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Milton and Jessie Henrietta Harden Vaughn. She retired from Greenwood Industries and had been employed by the Ninety Six Star & Banner, where she was the bookkeeper and typesetter. Jo Nell enjoyed reading and working puzzles; attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren's ball games; and cheering on the Clemson Tigers and Atlanta Braves. Her happiest moments came when she was surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Abney Memorial Baptist Church for over 54 years, where she taught...

Jo Nell Vaughn Fallaw, 84, of Greenwood, widow of Archie Fallaw, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Harley Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold W. Taylor, Sr., 93, of Abbeville, SC, husband of Betty Latham Taylor, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare. Arrangements are being handled by Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville.

Verna Winkfield 65, of 206 Pansy Road, Hodges, SC entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center. No services are planned. Percival Tompkins Funeral Home is honored to serve the Winkfield family.

Joyce Ann Collins 73, formerly of 3819 McCormick Hwy, Bradley, SC entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2024 at Magnolia Manor. She was born in Greenwood County May 25, 1950 a daughter of the late Roy Lester Collins and Julia Deal Collins. She was a member of Mt Zion AME church where she was a former member of the Kitchen Ministry. She engaged in gainful employment through Burton Center which led to her working for Lander University. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Willie Bell Collins and a faithful cousin Tarnya Smith. Surviving are two brothers, Leroy Collins of Irmo, SC, Douglas Collins (Bessie) of Promiseland and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Joyce Collins 73, resident of Magnolia Manor entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete. The family is at the home of a brother, Douglas (Bessie) Collins 3819 McCormick Highway Bradley, SC 29819. Percival Tompkins FH is assisting the family.

Ernest Coleman "Colie" Floyd, 80, of Greenwood, husband of Jackie Jean Rollins Floyd, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home. Born in McColl, SC, on August 29, 1943, he was a son of the late Ernest Wilbur Floyd and Mildred Jones Floyd. Colie worked for over forty plus years at Greenwood Mills before retiring. In his youth, he delivered PET milk and later served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam era. An avid lover of the outdoors, Colie found joy in fishing and tending to his vegetable garden. His favorite retreat was camping in the mountains, where he could relax in nature's beauty. Alongside his son Mitchell, Colie enjoyed riding dirt bikes and creating...

John Robert "Johnny" Payne 84, of 256 Wisewood Circle entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held Noon Tuesday, April16, 2024 at Second Damascus Baptist church with burial following in the church cemetery. The family is at the home of a sister JoAnn Freeman 121 Myrtle Street, Greenwood. Percival Tompkins Funeral Home is honored to serve the Payne family.

Jimmy Lee "Boodie" Scurry 80, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete. The family is at the home of a daughter, Jameica Williams 108 Lupo Drive, Greenwood. Percival Tompkins Funeral Home is assisting the Scurry family.