Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Willie Parnese Isom Kirksey, 91, departed this earth on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at NHC.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Reverend Alonzo and Willie Geer Isom.  She was retired from McCants Junior High School where she was a food service worker.  Parnese was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Parnese...

Dec 19, 2020

Reverend William H. Cox, 79, of 106 Kingshill Drive, Anderson, SC, son of Charlie and Maude Mattison Cox, gained his wings Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Reverend Cox was pastor of Union Baptist Church in Greenville, SC and a member of Wilson Calvary Baptist Church.

Reverend Cox was preceded in death by his first wife Della...

Dec 7, 2020

James T "Bro Lewis" Clinkscales, 77, of 406 Short St Anderson, SC departed this life on Dec 7th at Rainey Hospice House after a brief illness. Born August 8th 1943. He was reared by his grandmother Fannie Wakefield Rice after the untimely death of his parents.

Also he was a graduate of Westside High and serving in...

Dec 2, 2020

Harold E. Rice, 92, of 217 Melody Trail, Anderson, SC, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Clarence Otis and Marie W. Rice.

Harold was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, a graduate of Reed Street High School and he...

Nov 28, 2020

Kevin Maurice Campbell, 43 of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Richmond Virginia.  He was born in Richmond Virginia, December 27, 1976 and the son of William Michael and Sherry Campbell Brown.  Kevin attended Westside High School and was a member of Zion Church of God Holiness, Anderson, SC.

Kevin...

Nov 27, 2020

Early Adger Jr., 81, of 124 Meadow Acres, Belton, SC, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at NHC.  Born in Starr, SC, he was the son of Early Sr. and Marie Sadler Adger.

Early was retired from Michelin and he loved farming and tinkering with cars.  He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he had...

Nov 21, 2020

Gary Lee Hunter

Anderson, SC - Gary Lee Hunter, 65, of 417 Douglas Street, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Rainey Hospice House.

Gary was born in Anderson SC and was the son of Furman Ace and Marie Hall Hunter.  He was a 1973 graduate of McDuffie High School and served in the US...

Nov 2, 2020

Anderson, SC – Margaret J. Singleton, 65, formerly of Ware Shoals, SC, died peacefully at her home on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Born in McCormick, SC, she was the widow of Johnnie Singleton and daughter of Nomia Jones Agnew and the late Rufus Matthew Warren.

She leaves to cherish fond memories,  mother, Nomia Jones Agnew,...

Oct 16, 2020

Serge Normil, 47, of 428 Airline Rd, Anderson SC, passed away on October 16, 2020. Born in Haiti, he was the son of Fraceley Amisial and Susan Joseph.

He was a builder at Uniflex of Anderson, SC, and is preceded in death by his parents.

Serge leave behind to cherish fond memories his wife, Keclaine...

Oct 15, 2020

Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail

Raleigh, NC - Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail, 71, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at WakeMed Hospital.   Dr. McPhail was the President of St. Augustine University, where he had served for three months.

During his career, Dr. McPhail served in executive leadership of public school administration, higher education and nonprofit work. He...

Oct 3, 2020

Janice Merriweather, 53, of 310 B Street, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Yancey and Mary Ann Merriweather Hill.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Merriweather.

Janice leaves behind to cherish fond memories daughter, Tiffany Dyan Keese of Anderson; two...

Sep 30, 2020

ALMA GRACE GRAY

Alma Grace Gray, 75 of 2009 Richmond Ave, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Hospice of the Upstate. Born in Elberton, Ga, she was the daughter of Otis Morrison and Willie Curry Morrison and was raised in the home of Rich and Sweet Jones of Iva, SC.

Sister Grace attended...

Sep 28, 2020

Joyce Ann Alexander, 65, made her transition from earth to glory Monday, September 28, 2020, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born on August 23, 1955, to the late Azalee and Jack Alexander in Anderson, South Carolina. Joyce resided in Irmo, South Carolina; she was educated in the Anderson County public school...

Sep 12, 2020

Isidro Hinojosa

Anderson, SC - Isidro Hinojosa, 41 years old,  of 470 Mayfield Drive, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at AnMed Health.  Born in Mexico City, Mexico, he was the son of Lilia Quiroz and the late Isidro Honojosa Flores.

He was a welder.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his wife, Cecilia...

Sep 11, 2020

Anderson, SC

Mason Jamille Blackwell-Hill, infant son of Lachelle Hill and Kelvin Tillman, passed away on September 11, 2020.  Please keep his parents in your prayers.

Private service will be held by the family.

Aug 29, 2020

Isidro Hinojosa Flores

Anderson, SC - Isidro Hinojosa Flores, 63, of 2813 E. North Avenue, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Prisma Health Upstate Baptist Easley Hospital.  Born in Huetamo Michoacan, Mexico, he was the son of the late Maria Flores and Jeronimo Hinojosa.  He was a welder.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, wife,...

Aug 12, 2020

Fredy Alexander Martinez Alvarado

Williamston, SC - Fredy Martinez Alvarado, 42, of 825 Joe Black Road, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at AnMed Health.  Born in El Salvador, he is the son of Fredy Martinez Martinez and Elvira Rodas de Martinez.

Fredy is survived by his wife, Margarita  de los A. Marquez Mendiola, children, Fredy...

Aug 7, 2020

Duane L. Powell, 68, transitioned from earth to glory on August 7, 2020, at 7:58 am, at the Rainey Hospice House, Anderson South Carolina.

Duane Lordrick Powell Sr. was born to the late Walter Dudley and Ozetta Howell on June 28, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and served in the...

Jul 28, 2020

Clarence Bruce Young, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at NHC Healthcare Parklane, Columbia, SC.

Born in Williamston, SC, he was the son of John and Durother Elrod Young.    Mr. Young was a retired Sergeant 1st Class, US Army, where he served during the Vietnam War. He also worked with the SC Department of Corrections and...

Jul 15, 2020

Billy Ray Merriweather, 60, of 3503 Shawnee Avenue, Anderson, SC passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020  at his home. Born in Anderson, SC he was the son of Mary Merriweather Hill and Yancey Hill.

He is preceded in death by his parents..

Billy Ray leaves behind to cherish fond memories his wife, Marie Bray...