Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

George Alex Howard, Sr., 70, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. George, the son of John and Dorothy McDowell Howard, was born in Anderson, SC on November 13, 1953.  He was a concrete finisher.

George was preceded in death by his son, Geovoni Howard, parents, and five siblings, Alma...

Feb 21, 2024

Outhe Martin, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Forest Acres Post Acute Nursing Home in Columbia, SC.

Born in Starr, SC, Outhe was the son of the late William and Bertha Clark Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Alma Jean Edwards, Pauline, Arthur Sr., Johnny, Jimmy, Eugene, Sr.,...

Feb 20, 2024

William Arthur Wilkerson, (Wilk), born to George and Ruth Maddox Wilkerson in Donalds, SC departed this life  February 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.

William Arthur, as he was called by family and friends, joined Liberty Baptist Church at an early age.  He was a kind, generous, loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

William attended...

Feb 17, 2024

Johnny Will Vandiver, 66, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at AnMed Health Medical Center.  Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Eleziah Vandiver, Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson Vandiver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Walter Robert and Eleziah Vandiver, Jr and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Vandiver.

Johnny is...

Feb 6, 2024

Shirley Prothero, 63, of 102 Clarence Avenue, Anderson, SC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  Born in Harlem, New York, she was the daughter of Mary Praylow and Roger Prothero.

Although born in New York, Shirley has spent many years in South Carolina (Newberry and Prosperity). She first came to South Carolina in...

Jan 24, 2024

Mrs. Elnora McGowan Davis, 103 years old, widow of Henry Davis, passed away Wednesday, January 24. 2024, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.  Born in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of Grover and Maggie Rosemond McGowan.

Mrs. Davis was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and had served in many capacities.  She was...

Jan 7, 2024

Lucy White, 101, widow of Thomas James White, passed away early on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at Hartland Health Care Center in Greenville, SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her son Donald White.

Lucy leaves behind to cherish fond memories three sons James White Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, Stephen White,...

Jan 6, 2024

Jonnie Trayman, 64, passed away on January 6, 2024. Born in Anderon, SC he was the son of the late Johnnie Clifford Trayman and Willie Mae Latimer.

He leaves behind to cherish fond memories his daughter Jonique Trayman Green and a host of family and friends.

No services were scheduled for Mr. Johnnie Trayman and...

Dec 14, 2023

Roy Howard Richardson, 57, of 315 I Street Anderson, SC, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Anderson, SC and was the son of Annie Mary Richardson and Cain Heard, Sr.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents Annie Mary Richardson Thomas and Cain...

Dec 5, 2023

DENNIS LEE BAKER, 71 , of 102 Zelkova Road, Easley, SC, passed away, Tuesday December 5, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he was the son of Lahmond and Shirley Neal Baker.  He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Dennis was preceded...

Nov 23, 2023

Ernest Perry, 76, of Beach Park, Illinois, formerly of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, born and raised in Evanston, made his transition into eternal life on November 23, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Alice Carol (2017).  Doting father of Mary (Darrell) Johnson, Jaisy Geans and the late Alison Perry.  Loving brother of Diane Perry, Donna (Keith) Johnson, the late Deborah...

Nov 15, 2023

Walter "Bug" Frank Simpson, 71, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the home of his daughter, Tawanda Walker.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of William Frank Simpson and Annie Mae Scott Simpson.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Garnell Simpson.

Walter leaves...

Nov 2, 2023

Maggie L. (Mama Penn) Anderson, 75, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical Center.  Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Themond Allen and Johnnie Ruth Anderson.

Maggie was a member of Wilson Calvary Baptist Church, worked in the medical field and was retired from Anderson Memorial Hospital.

Maggie was...

Sep 7, 2023

Mary Claudette Thomas, 44 years old of 315 I Street, Anderson, SC, departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at AnMed Medical Center.   Mary was born August 25, 1979, in Anderson, SC to Jimmy Ray Thomas and Annie Mary Richardson Thomas. Mary was the youngest child of this union and was affectionately known as "Lil Mary".

Sep 1, 2023

Thelma Frierson, daughter of the late Ora B. and Rachel Singleton Banks, was born on July 29, 1934, in Pickens County, South Carolina.  She departed this life on September 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Thelma, the youngest of Rachel and Ora's children, is preceded in death by brothers, Willie Abe Banks and Archie Lee Banks; and sisters,...

Aug 19, 2023

Thaddeus Webb, 71, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.  Thaddeus was born in Anderson, SC, and he was the son of the late L.C. and Audrey Simmons Webb.

He was a high school graduate and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Thaddeus was preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 5, 2023

Reginald Lavaughn Grier, 61, of 1409 Nardin Avenue, Anderson, SC, passed away at his home on August 5, 2023.

Born in New York City, he was the son of Doris Burris Hall.  Reginald was a graduate of Taft High School, Bronx, New York, veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and he had worked in the textile industry....

Jul 8, 2023

Olivia Mays White, 79, widow of Leslie White, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of Jimmy Mays and Mary Frances Roman Mays. Olivia was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she served as President of the Deaconess, President of the Sisterhood and a...

Jun 24, 2023

Carl Erwin Oglesby,50, of 103 Pleasant Valley Drive, Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home. Born in Iva, SC, he was the son of the late Wilhemina Oglesby.

He leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife, Kimberly Oglesby, Honea Path, SC; three sons, Shavoyae Bowman, Starr, SC; Devonte Oglesby and Kentayvias Mills, both...

May 25, 2023

Sadie Robinson Young, 79, widow of Adolph Young, of 101 Burr Drive, Belton, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Born in Anderson County, SC she was the daughter of William H. Robinson and Leola Dean Robinson.

Sadie was a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church where she served...