Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

William Aikens, 75, of Champaign, IL., passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Ernest Jenkins and Annie L. Vandiver.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, sons, Russell (Melrose) Aikens, Easley, SC; Michael R. Aikens, Anderson, SC; Andre (Tanga) Aikens, Greenville, SC; Edward Taylor, Milan, TN;...

Jan 23, 2025

Bruce Lamont Bell passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Joe Bruce Craft and Annie G. Bell Craft.

Bruce leaves to cherish fond memories, father, Joe Bruce Craft, Starr, SC; mother, Annie Bell Craft, Anderson, SC; nine children, Clifton Raheem Bowie, LaDaniel Johnson, Jazmin...

Dec 27, 2024

Donald Edwards, Jr., 52, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2024, at his home. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Brenda Teasley and Donald Edwards, Sr.

Donald was a 1991 graduate of Westside High School and he was a flagman with the SC Highway Department before his illness.  He is a member of...

Dec 7, 2024

Eunice Johnson, 80 years old, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born in Starr, SC, she was the daughter of Charlie Dingle Sr. and Willie Mae Bell Dingle.  Eunice was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, a 1964 graduate of New Deal High School and she was retired from Dow Badische. Eunice loved to dance and was a...

Nov 30, 2024

Clara Henricksen, a beloved mother, sister, and community leader, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at her home at the age of 82. Clara was born on May 2, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, to James and Ethel Mae Harris. She lived a life of compassion, dedication, and service to others, touching the lives of all who knew her....

Nov 24, 2024

Malinda Pachelle Glenn, 25, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Sheila Lomax and Stevon Glenn.  She was raised in the home of her paternal grandmother, Linda Johnson.

Pachelle was preceded in death by her father, Stevon Glenn and brother, Kwasaan Lomax.

Pachelle leaves to cherish loving...

Oct 27, 2024

Wanda Lee Jones, 69, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Wilson and Johnnie Mae Scott Wilson.

Wanda was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents.

Wanda leaves to cherish loving...

Oct 14, 2024

James Gregory Simmons, 52, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.  Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Wade Simmons and Irene Glover.

He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Wade Simmons.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, his mother, Irene Glover...

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Woody Cobb, 86 years old, of 8 Kennedy Street, Honea Path, SC, wife of Benjamin Cobb, Sr., passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Iva Post Acute Nursing Home.

Mrs. Cobb was the daughter of the late Adger Lee Woody and Annie Lucille Arnold Woody.  She was a member of Faith In Christ Baptist...

Oct 10, 2024

David "Miami" Adger, 64, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. David was the son of the late Early Adger, Sr. and Marie Sadler Adger. David was educated in the public schools of Anderson County and graduated from Belton-Honea Path High School.  He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and before his...

Oct 2, 2024

Ronnie Wiley, 65,  of 443 N. Mechanic Street, Pendleton,  SC, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at AnMed Health. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Merdis Wiley. He was a 1977 graduate of Pendleton High School and he held a Bachelor of Science Degree from Winthrop College.

Ronnie leaves to cherish fond memories his...

Oct 1, 2024

Christopher Hardy, 47, of 103 De Leon Drive, Anderson, SC, passed away on October 1, 2024, at AnMed Heath Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Jerry Calvin Hardy and Eartha Lee Miller Hardy.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents and brother Nicholas Hardy.

Chris leaves behind to cherish...

Sep 29, 2024

Larry Brownlee, 60, of 13 Rouse Street, Honea Path, SC, passed away on September 29, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Born in Brooklyn, NY. he was the son of Grady Henderson and Vivian Brownlee.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tyrone Brownlee.

Larry leaves behind to cherish...

Sep 28, 2024

Bobby Gene Foster, 83, passed on September 28, 2024, due to a traffic accident.

Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Norman and Lydia Foster. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a retired tree surgeon.

Bobby is survived by one son, Bobby Foster, of Pelzer, SC and...

Sep 25, 2024

Lester Eugene Richardson, 69, formerly of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

He was the son of the late James Collie Richardson and Annie Mae Sloan Richardson. He is survived by four siblings, Cora Webster, VA; Ruby, Joe Willie and Johnny Richardson,  all of Anderson, SC; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Sep 19, 2024

Nathan Page Jr., 62, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Floyd Pete Brawner and Betty Madden Brawner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lamont Brawner and sister, Delores Betty Jenkins.

Nathan...

Sep 11, 2024

Alberta Walker, 87, daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille Johnson Walker, passed away peacefully at her home in Dixmoor, Illinois, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Funeral arrangements for Alberta Walker are as follows.

Visitation:  5-7:00 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue, Tinley Park, IL  60477.

Funeral:  11:00...

Sep 8, 2024

Portia R. Pitts, 66, passed away, Sunday, September 8, 2024.  Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lenora Hunter Pitts.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, two sons, Justin Pitts of Anderson, SC and Grantt Pitts of the US Navy; one brother, Robert Pitts, Jr. of Washington, DC; five grandchildren, Jaliyah...

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. Joe Williams Jr., humble gentleman and cherished family man, transitioned from labor to reward on September 7, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones who will forever treasure his presence. A meaningful life spanning of 89 years, displaying the epitome of meekness as a warm and supportive soul and unwavering hardworker.

A TIME TO...

Sep 5, 2024

Linda Mae Davis, 73, of Inman, SC passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House, Landrum, SC.

Born in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of Willie Lee Davis and Maggie Mae Black Davis.

Linda was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.

Linda was preceded in death by...