Obituaries

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...

Feb 3, 2019

CLARENCE WILLIAMS JR.

Anderson, SC - Clarence Williams Jr. 60, of 201 Dickens Avenue, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, at his home.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Clarence Williams and Susie Hollis Williams, he was a construction worker and veteran of the US Army.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 31, 2019

Eleanor Scott Wright

Anderson, SC - Eleanor S.. Wright, 66, of 1408 S. Fant Street, died Thursday, January 31, 2019. Born in Anderson she was the daughter of George B. Scott Sr. and Gladys Lee Scott. She was a certified nursing assistant at AnMed Health and had retired in 2015.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2019

ROBERT EDWARD SMITH JR.,

Williamston, SC - Robert E. Smith Jr., 73, of 21 Coker Circle, Williamston, SC, died Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home.

Born in Rainelle, West Virginia, he was the son of Robert Edward Smith Sr. and Lucille Smith.

He was retired from Fluor Daniel Enterprise and had been...

Jan 15, 2019

Claude Teasley

Anderson, SC – Claude Teasley, 92, of 503 Casey Street, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his home.

Born in Starr, SC, he was the son of the late Fred and Lizzie Mae Connor Teasley and widower of Pearlie Gambrell Teasley.  Mr. Teasley was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he...

Dec 26, 2018

Larry Cowles

Anderson, SC - Larry Cowles, 58, of 106 Concord Avenue, Apartment B-1, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at his home.

Born in Williamsburg, VA, he had been in Anderson, SC for many years and was employed with Family Auto for 8 years.

He is survived by a special and devoted friend,...

Dec 16, 2018

Carrie Lee Cunningham

Iva, SC - Carrie Lee Cunningham, 88, of 567 Johnson Creek Road, died Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Greenwood, SC.

Mrs. Cunningham, was the widow of Homer Cunningham and the daughter of the late Sammy Edward and Malie Strother Jackson. She was born in Abbeville...

Dec 16, 2018

Early Adger III (Big June)

Anderson, SC - Early Adger III, of 503 Cathcart Drive, died Sunday, December 16, 2018, at St. Frances Hospital Downtown, Greenville, SC.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Early Jr. and Zula Mae Mattress Adger. He was retired from Bosch Manufacturing.

He leaves to cherish...

Nov 8, 2018

Bellena Young

Anderson, SC - Bellena Young, 77, of 603 Leon Drive, died Thursday at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Bellena was a member of Welfare Baptist Church where she sang on the Inspirational Choir and served with the food ministry.

She leaves to cherish fond memories her husband, Clarence Bruce Young, of the...

Nov 4, 2018

Rufus Earl Dorn, 75, of 212 King Arthur Drive, Anderson, SC, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Elliott Dorn Sr. and Birdie B. Miller Dorn. After high school he moved to Detroit where he worked at Chrysler Corporation. After retirement he relocated to Anderson,...

Nov 2, 2018

Mary Jane Bell Scott, 76, widow of Eddie Scott Jr., died Friday, November 2, 2018, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Johnny Walter Webb and Merline Bell.  She was a retired textile worker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, she...

Oct 30, 2018

Clara Jean Thompson

Anderson, SC – Clara Jean Thompson, 65, of 1703 Green Street, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Marion L. and Mamie Lou Dukes Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mae Frances Thompson...

Oct 22, 2018

Kristopher Na'Jee Roebuck "Chop"

Anderson, SC – Kristopher Roebuck, 22, of 1011 West End Avenue, died Monday, October 22, 2018.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Tracy Louise Thomas (Felicia Oliver) and Christopher Lynn Roebuck (Lucretia Harkness).

In addition to his parents, he is survived by son, Jaden Amir Roebuck;...

Oct 4, 2018

Annis Marie McDowell

​Mrs. Annis Marie Williams McDowell, 94, of 106 McDowell Street, Pendleton, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare East, Greenville, SC.

​She was the widow of Emmanuel McDowell and the daughter of the late Harvey and Juno Greenlee Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother...

Sep 5, 2018

Frances Elizabeth Sullivan Adger, 60, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of John W. and Dollie Mae Moore Sullivan.  She was a graduate of Anderson University and a past employee of the Cliffs.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Aug 31, 2018

Anderson, SC – Eloise Wansley, 97, widow of Jake T. Wansley, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at Linley Health & Rehab.  Born in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of  Seymore and Rosa Brown Woods.

Eloise was a member of the United House of Prayer for all People.

Eloise was preceded in death by her...

Aug 27, 2018

Virginia Eileen Scott

Anderson, SC – Virginia E. Scott, 53, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, August 27, 2018, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of David and Alice Simpson Scott.

Virginia had retired on disability early in life, but she had accomplished much in her...