Obituaries

Mar 25, 2026

Beverly Cherie Bryan Partain, age 78, of Starr, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home.

Born April 11, 1947, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Herman Finley Bryan and Francis Norie Willard Bryan. She was married for 52 years to Eddy O'Neal Partain until his death in 2025. She was also preceded in...

Mar 23, 2026

Virginia Riggins Slaughter, age 96, of Central, SC, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Mrs. Slaughter's full obituary will be published once available.

Mar 18, 2026

Marion Marvin Moore, age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Born June 15, 1938, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Cecil Lee Moore and Ruby Mae Crawford Moore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Atkins Moore; and six siblings.

Marion was...

Mar 17, 2026

Dr. Wendell Ray Bannister, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.

Born October 27, 1942, in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Leon Bannister and Rebecca Vanadore Bannister. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Roger Whitmire and Roy McCoy....

Mar 16, 2026

Curtis Milton Applewhite of Belton, 91, died March 16, 2026, at 7 o'clock in the morning.

He is predeceased by his parents, Charles Augustus Applewhite and Lilly May Carithers Applewhite. He is also predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Patricia Jackson Applewhite. Surviving are his two sons, Michael Applewhite (Teresa) and Blake Applewhite (Paula), both of...

Mar 15, 2026

On March 15, 2026, Dennis W. Black, passed from this life into eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His passing was unexpected, and our hearts are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss.

Born August 27, 1973, Dennis was a man whose life was rooted in love-love for his family, his friends, his work, and everyone...

Mar 15, 2026

Wade Teasley, age 86, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born March 13, 1940, in Oconee, SC, he was the son of the late John Patrick Teasley and Ruby Smith Teasley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Teasley; and son, Scott Wade Teasley....

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia Anne Pettus Bradford, age 71, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born October 5, 1954, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Pettus and Emmie Dell Browning Pettus. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Pettus and Clifton Pettus.

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Mar 11, 2026

Betty D. Dean, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Summit Place Anderson.

Born April 13, 1930, in Starr, SC, she was a daughter of the late Fred Dean and Junita Drake Dean. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grady Clinkscales Dean; and one sister, Emily Fowler.

Mar 10, 2026

Betty Jean Brock, age 68, of Belton, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born September 18, 1957, in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of the late Travis Carlton Thompson and Evon McGirt Campbell. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Joann Pamphilon.

Betty was a...

Mar 10, 2026

Shelly Bratcher, age 47, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born July 14, 1978, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Anita Hughes Bratcher and Thomas Olin Bratcher.

Shelly was a graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School, received her Biological Science Pre-Med degree from Clemson...

Mar 6, 2026

Sandra Turner Henry, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 6, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Sandi, as she was known, was born on May 16, 1945, in Anderson, SC and she was the daughter of the late Truman Turner and the late Margaret Carroll Turner. She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 5, 2026

Walter Lewis Turner, age 90, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson, on October 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Jessie and Wade D. Turner.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Betty Dunn Turner; his son, Tony Turner (Melissa) of Greenwich, Connecticut; and...

Mar 5, 2026

Ernst Henry Thoms, age 88, of Anderson, SC, a loving husband and father, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born May 25, 1937, in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Ernst Joseph Thoms and Grete Göllner Thoms, both of Hannover, Germany. He was also preceded in death by his...

Mar 3, 2026

Carolyn Butler Richmond, age 86, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born October 9, 1939, in Harnett County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Butler and Myrtie Spence Butler. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Butler and Earl Butler; and sister, Geraldine...

Mar 3, 2026

Norma Jean McCoy Waters, age 89, of Starr, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Anderson.

Born February 17, 1937, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Coleridge McCoy and Ethel Robinson McCoy. She was married for 73 years to Ray Vernon Waters until his death in 2025. She...

Mar 2, 2026

Susan Farmer Peace, age 70, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born August 9, 1955, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe Farmer and Fannie Whitworth Farmer. She was married to Ralph Larry Peace until his death in 2019. She was also preceded in...

Mar 2, 2026

Edna Lucille Culbertson Rowland, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Linley Park Post Acute.

Born September 8, 1930, in Piedmont, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude Thacker and Carrie Grace Morton Thacker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, W.R. Culbertson; second husband, Claude...

Feb 28, 2026

Jesse David "JD" Holcombe was a United States Navy veteran age 100 of Anderson, SC. He gained his heavenly wings on February 28, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home.

He was born February 12, 1926 in Greenwood, SC. He was the son of the late Jesse James Holcombe and Lessie Fuller Holcombe. He was happily married...

Feb 28, 2026

Gregory "Keith" Smith, 71, of Anderson, South Carolina was called home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a brief illness.

His lifelong service to the community was made clear by his 47 years in law enforcement. He attended the FBI Academy, and received a Masters of Criminal Justice from Anderson University. He retired from law enforcement not...