Mr. Zebedee Oglesby

In memory mourning candle light vector background.

Mr. Zebedee Oglesby, 89, of Cowpens, passed away Friday, December 2nd, in Upstate Community Hospice House, Landrum, SC.

Husband of Darlene Oglesby, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of George and Julia Wells Oglesby.

“Zeb”, as he was affectionately called by all who knew him, was a member of Island Creek Baptist Church where he served as, a Trustee and Jr. Deacon. He was a retired Truck Driver for Standard Trucking Company. Zeb was also a Master Mason.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Darren W. Crook, Sr.; sisters, Georgia Mae Crockett and Linda Lois Oglesby; a brother, William A.C. Oglesby.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his wife, Darlene McIntyre Oglesby; two step-daughters, Rosalyn Splawn (Ronnie) and Jerri Lyles; a brother, Roy Oglesby (Brenda); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.


A Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 9th, 12:00 p.m., in Island Creek Baptist Church, with The Reverend Dr. Timothy L. Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public Viewing will be held Thursday…..