Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Blondell Jones Andrews

Anderson, SC - Mrs. Blondell Andrews, daughter of the late Gladys Henderson and Grover Jones Sr. was born December 5, 1944 in Williamston, South Carolina. She peacefully departed this world on August 16, 2019 to join her parents and siblings.

She attended Geer-Gant Elementary and was a 1962 graduate of Spearman High...

Aug 6, 2019

Walter Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on August 6, 2019. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late John and Daisy Flaningan Smith. Walter was raised in the home of Emma (Suk) Bell, and his early education was received at Beaty Good Hope School in Starr, SC. Walter moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1978 where...

Aug 2, 2019

James T.  Battle (Jimmy)

Pendleton, SC - James Battle, 79, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House.

James the son of James and Eloise Vance Battle was born in New York and was a high school graduate. He worked as an alterations specialist in New York and after moving to Anderson, SC...

Jul 7, 2019

Catherine Webb Wansley,

Anderson, SC - Catherine Wansley, 78, widow of Joe Wansley, of 211 Dickens Avenue, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Ellenberg Nursing Center.  Born in Starr, SC, she was the daughter of James Leroy Webb and Annie Mae Gamble Webb. She retired from Southwood Middle School where she had worked in the cafeteria for...

Jul 6, 2019

K.C. Berry

STARR, SC - K.C. Berry, 82, of 120 K.C. Berry Road died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Hospice of the Upstate.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Cassie Berry and Janie Mae Thomas Berry. He was a 1955 graduate of Westside High School and was Self-employed as a...

Jun 30, 2019

Eugene Boston, 91, was born on June 18, 1928, to the late Dave Boston and Rozella Robinson Boston.

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 9:30 pm he was called home at his residence in Anderson, SC. to be with the Lord,

Eugene (Tobe), retired from Florio Plumbing in New York where he was a diligent...

Jun 16, 2019

Velvet JoAnn Thompson, 61, of 180 River Oaks Drive, died Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in Due West, she was the daughter of Marion Thompson and Mamie Dukes Thompson.

Velvet leaves behind to cherish fond memories her daughter, Trina Michelle Thompson and granddaughter Latrina LonTay Thompson.

Memorial Service is 2 pm Sunday in the Marvin...

May 25, 2019

Billy Darnell Wansley (Wanzell)

Anderson, SC - Billy Darnell Wansley, 59, of 211 Dickens Avenue, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at AnMed Health.

Born in Anderson, SC,he was the son of Joe and Catherine Webb Wansley. He was a 1978 graduate of Westside High School where he excelled in sports.  He was a track star...

May 17, 2019

Renee Jean Allain

Anderson, SC - Renee Jean Allain, 45, of  117 Bronco Drive, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at her home. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska and grew up in Kodiak, Alaska.  She was the daughter of the late Jerry Allain and Virginia Lynn Miller Lee.

She is survived by her husband, Jorge...

May 17, 2019

Laura Frances Boston

Anderson, SC - Laura Frances Johnson Boston, 92, widow of David Boston,was called home to eternal rest on Friday May 17, 2019, at NHC Healthcare.

Frances was born in Starr, SC to John Thomas and Rosa Lee Bell Johnson.  Frances worked for the Drake Family in Starr, SC as a domestic servant...

May 7, 2019

Clarence Bruce Young Jr. (JAY)

Clarence Young Jr., 55, husband of Robyn Cortright Young,  born May 22, 1963 to Clarence and Bellena Robinson Young, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Jay was a graduate of USC where he had obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Media Technology.

Jay was preceded in death by his mother,...

Apr 25, 2019

Willie Truman "Skeet" Simmons

Williamston, SC -Willie "Skeet" Simmons, 73, of  1 Minor Street, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the home of his daughter, 305 Stone Briar Lane, Easley, SC.

Born in Anderson County he was the son of Rochelle Simmons Sr. and Slemer McGee Simmons.  He retired from Sloan Construction in 2008.

Apr 10, 2019

WILLIAM JAMES WALKER

Starr, SC - Between sunset and sunrise, God called to William James Walker to take his rest.  He was strong in his faith and was a soldier in the Army of the Lord.  He was born to the parents of the late Luther Jean Walker and Katy Lee Evans Walker on October 25, 1934.  ...

Mar 20, 2019

Hattie Vance Smith, born May 19, 1930, was the sixth (of 7) child born to the late Thomas Vance and Evangelist Pauline Williams Vance.  She departed this life on March 20, 2019.

Hattie joined and was baptized at King's Chapel AME Church at an early age where she remained a faithful member.  As a child, she sang...

Mar 17, 2019

Eva Williams Cobb

Eva Cobb, 93, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.  She was the daughter of Willis Williams and Valley Mullis Williams.

Ms. Cobb retired after 30 years of service from the Kendall Company and is preceded in death by her husband Purcell Cobb...

Mar 16, 2019

Ruby Mae Williams Walker, 91, widow of Joe Walker, departed this earth on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born in Anderson SC to the late Emmize Williams and Rosa West Williams. She is also preceded in death by four brothers Adger, Murray, O.C and E.W Williams: five sisters, Ora Belton, Johnnye Miller, Jacqueline Flippers, Maggie and Florence Williams....

Mar 11, 2019

Clarence Edward Mayes Sr.

Anderson, SC - Clarence E. Mayes Sr., 77, of 133 Ann Road, died Monday, March 11, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Seneca, SC to Willie Cecil Mayes Sr. and Dorothy Brown Mayes. Mr. Mayes was a concrete finisher with Oglesby Brothers.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 11, 2019

Clinton N. Williams

Pelzer, SC – Clinton N. Williams, 76, of 111 Ashley Drive, passed away Monday, March 11, 2018, at his home. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of  Arizona Williams, and raised by his grandmother, Clara Williams.

Clinton was a retired employee of Sloan Construction Company.

Clinton was preceded...

Mar 2, 2019

Tremayne Kalil Corley

Williamston, SC – Tremayne Corley, 25, of 13 Little Beaver Creek Road, died Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Carrilyn Corley, James Walter Brooks and Forrest Puckett. He was an electrician with Cassy Electric.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Emani Puckett.

Feb 28, 2019

Willie Mae Reed Martin, 100, widow of Samuel (Sam) Martin, died Thursday, February 28, 2019, after a short illness at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of Jhue and Maggie Thomas Reed.  Her early years were spent in Illinois where she worked as a caterer.  She returned to Anderson, SC...