Obituaries

Dec 16, 2025

Leroy McAdams, 68 years old, of 64 Jonathans Joy Circle, Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home.

Leroy was born on September 6, 1957, to Willie Lee and Sylvene Johnson McAdams.

Leroy was a high school graduate and attended Mt. Carmel CME Church.

Leroy was preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2025

Lilla Mae Woody, 79, of 101 Franklin Street, Apt. 1-82, Honea Path, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Lucille Arnold Woody. Ms. Lilla Woody was a member of Faith in Christ Church.

Nov 30, 2025

THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SERVICE OF:

Mrs. Charlie Mae Walker Foust

SERVICES ARE ENTRUSTED TO LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME

Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina

Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Funeral Location: Piney...

Nov 25, 2025

Mrs. Mary Sylveonia Leverette, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.

Mary was born in Anderson, SC, on January 3, 1939, to Jake and Eloise Woods Wansley.

Mary attended Westside High School, worked at Michelin Tires and retired in 1992.

Mary was a...

Nov 19, 2025

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Mary Ruth Mattress Downey, 95, received her heavenly wings at Linley Park Post Acute Nursing Facility in Anderson, SC.

Mary was raised and educated in Anderson County, SC.  She moved to Detroit, MI, in her early 20s,.and later moved to Asbury Park, New Jersey, with her dearest friend, Murvelle Rogers Goggins. While...

Nov 16, 2025

Bradford Sheldon Morris, 57, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1968. He was the son of the late James L. Mazyck and Judy Morris. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Mazyck; his maternal grandparents, Albert Simpson Morris and Doris Hardy Morris; his older...

Nov 7, 2025

Penny Eileen Steward, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Anderson SC.

Penny was born May 4, 1948, in Columbus OH, to Eileen and Jack Neely. Her father passed away when she was just 4 years old, and she gained an amazing bonus dad, James B. Eyman, as well as siblings Pam, Paula and...

Nov 6, 2025

Newton Alfred Sloan, 57 years old, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Newton Alexander Sloan and Mary Ann Hardy Sloan.  Newton was employed with Northside Hospital System in Atlanta, and he is a veteran of the US Navy.

Newton was preceded...

Nov 6, 2025

Roger Wendell Davis, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Achieve Nursing Home.  Born in Anderson County, he was the son of Willie Lee Davis, Sr., and Maggie Mae Black Davis.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, his daughter, Tamara Davis, of New York; three brothers, Willie Lee Davis, Jr., of Honea Path, SC; James...

Nov 3, 2025

Ervin Williford, 74, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Self Regional Hospital, Greenwood, SC.

Ervin was born in Anderson, SC, on September 26, 1951, to Levi and Mae Bell  Boseman Williford.

Ervin is survived by his daughter, Lakeisha D. Williford of Belton, SC; two grandchildren, Azsha Williford and Zikeyus Williford; three brothers, Freddie (Darlene)...

Nov 2, 2025

Katrina Lynn Whitworth, 17 years old, of 101 Christopher Drive, Anderson, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Katrina was born in Anderson, SC, on November 15, 2007, to Charles Whitworth and Anna Nimmons Whitworth.  Katrina was a graduate of Crescent High School, where she served with the Color Guard...

Oct 29, 2025

Brenda Campbell, 63 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Brenda was born in Anderson County on November 6, 1961, to A. J. Campbell and Annie Ruth Gilliard Campbell.

Brenda attended New Deal High School and had worked at the Gray House in Starr, SC.

Brenda was...

Oct 12, 2025

Roymad Shaquil McDaniel, 30, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Dimetries Lushanie Howard and the late Twana Alberta McDaniel.

Roymad leaves to cherish loving memories, his children, Roymad S. McDaniel, Jr., and Winter Jayliyah Edwards; father, Dimetries L. Howard  ( Sonya Phelps) of Anderson, SC;...

Oct 4, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hall, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home in Iva, South Carolina.

Dorothy attended New Deal High School up to the 11th grade.  At the age of 16, Dorothy migrated to New York City to care for an ill great-aunt.  She completed her high school education at Yorkville High...

Sep 28, 2025

Mrs. Costina Elizabeth (Green) Bobo, January 25, 1932 – September 28, 2025.

Mrs. Costina Elizabeth Bobo, beloved Educator, musician, and community pillar, passed away peacefully at her home in Honea Path, South Carolina, on September 28, 2025, at the age of ninety-three.

Mrs. Bobo was born in Lexington, SC, on January 25, 1932, to John...

Sep 18, 2025

Vance Pressley, 86, husband of Maraquita Pressley, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Vance was born in Anderson, SC, and he was the son of the late Mance and Virgie Mattison Pressley.

Vance was a printer with Advance Labels and Co-Owner of HolPress Christian Enterprises, and he was of the...

Sep 16, 2025

Eleanora L. Freeman, daughter of the late Raymond and Mamie Webb Brown, was born in Anderson, South Carolina, on February 20, 1930, and she passed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

She was united in holy matrimony to the late Nathaniel Freeman of Anderson County, South Carolina, and to this union, four daughters...

Sep 12, 2025

Mr. Rufus Pickens Jr., 62, of 111 Tropical Way, Anderson, SC, passed away on the night of Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Starr, SC, he was the son of Rufus Pickens Sr. and Lenora Scott Pickens.

Rufus Jr. was a graduate of Crescent High School, Class of 1981. He worked as a textile worker at Mayfair...

Sep 6, 2025

Qunnita Shawna Geer, 42, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at NHC Healthcare, Anderson, SC.

Qunnita was born in Anderson, and she was the daughter of Clara Geer and Ricky Smith.   She was a 2001 graduate of T. L. Hanna High School and was a CNA until her health declined.

Qunnita was preceded in death...

Aug 8, 2025

Johnny Ray Mance was born on June 4, 1950, in Anderson, South Carolina, to a loving family who taught him the value of hard work, kindness, and perseverance. He grew up surrounded by a close-knit community and carried those early lessons with him throughout his life.

His journey was not without challenges, and there were times when...