Obituaries

Nov 7, 2025

Deborah McGovern, age 72, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born April 15, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Ahern and Beatrice Fatkin Ahern. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John McGovern; daughter, Marie Gail Lamar; and brother, David William...

Nov 7, 2025

Lorene Branyon Dean Thrasher, age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The Rainey Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 26, 1932, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late JP and Birdie Branyon. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Clifton...

Nov 4, 2025

Freddie Ann Shaw, age 88, a lifelong resident of Iva, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born September 15, 1937, in Iva, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee Shaw and Kathleen Teasley Shaw. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Willie Shaw and Ed...

Nov 4, 2025

John David McGovern, age 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Forest City Hospice House in North Carolina.

Born August 31, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John James McGovern and Mary Elizabeth Singer McGovern. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marie Gail...

Nov 3, 2025

Carlton Wayne Nobles, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Born December 19, 1944, in Sylacauga, AL, he was the son of the late William Alphonzo Nobles and Tressie Irene Phurrough Nobles. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Eleanor Thompson and Barbara Gable.

Wayne attended Jacksonville State...

Nov 1, 2025

Betty June Blevins Ramey, 85, of Townville, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Powdersville Post Acute.

She was born in Chilhowie, VA on October 1, 1940, and was the daughter of the late James Wiley Blevins and the late Ollie Mae Thompson Blevins. Her husband, Harliss Harmon Ramey passed away January 2022. At that...

Oct 30, 2025

Jack Leroy Wiles, Sr., age 84, of Iva, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born August 28, 1941, in Iva, SC, he was the son of the late William Clemson Wiles, Sr. and Icey Lee Ozmint Wiles. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, William C. Wiles, Jr., Neil...

Oct 30, 2025

Eustachius John "Jack" Pysar, age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born January 26, 1938, in New Britain, CT, Jack was the son of the late Rev. Eustachius Stanley Pysar and Mae Chupron Pysar.

Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was...

Oct 29, 2025

Harold Earl "Tommy" Campbell, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband and a cherished father, Tommy leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love and support that will resonate with those who knew him.

Born November 19, 1942, in Belton, SC, he was a son of the late...

Oct 28, 2025

Sara Louise "Lou" Rice Campbell, beloved wife, Mama, and Grammie, passed into eternal life on October 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Louise "Lou" was born on July 10, 1931, in Plum Branch, South Carolina, to Carrie Belle Stevens Rice and Edwin Clough Rice. Lou experienced a wonderful childhood in a home near the Methodist church with her...

Oct 26, 2025

Martha Gambrell Powell, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Born February 27, 1930, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lucian J. Gambrell and Myrtis Gambrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Robert Powell, her daughter, Pat Madray, and her brother, Dewey H....

Oct 26, 2025

Charles Theodore Westbrooks passed away far too soon at just 28 days old on October 26, 2025.

Born on September 28, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, Charlie was the cherished son of Philip and Rachel (Grizzel) Westbrooks of Clinton, SC. Though his time with us was fleeting, Charlie made a lasting impact on those who had the honor...

Oct 24, 2025

Debora Marvin Shaw, age 73, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Born March 20, 1952, in Anderson County, SC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marvin Edward Shaw and Miriam Ozmint Shaw.

The Shaw family name holds a longstanding place in the history of her hometown, Iva, South...

Oct 23, 2025

Jean Darden Hoag, age 96, of Salem, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at her home.

Born June 29, 1929, in Sylacauga, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Henry Judson Darden, Sr. and Cecile Howard Darden. She was also preceded in death by her, brother Henry Judson Darden, Jr.; and her son Sherrill...

Oct 20, 2025

Dr. Clyde Patrick Killen, age 86, (affectionately known as Poppy by his wife, children, and grandchildren) of Edisto Island, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on April 11, 1939, in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Clyde Hyman Killen and Chrystine Rose Oliver Killen.

Pat was a great father. After...

Oct 19, 2025

Idelia "Dee" Hayes Dockins, 91, of Greenwood, SC peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Hospice House and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Dee was born in Iva, SC on June 17, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Gus Hayes and the late Annie Elgins Hayes. She was predeceased by her sons, James...

Oct 18, 2025

Brenda Moore Brown peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born in Anderson, SC to the late Henry Moore and the late Gladys Whitman Moore. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace D. Moore, and her granddaughter, Heather Loftis.

She...

Oct 17, 2025

Julia Ethell Murphy Webb, age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born August 13, 1938, in Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Pinkley Dobson and Dovie Sue Childs Dobson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Thomas Murphy, Sr.; second...

Oct 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dolores Ballard Huggins, who departed this life on October 17, 2025, at the age of 96.

Born on April 12, 1929, in New York, NY, Dolores lived a life rich with experiences and memories, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara Jean Clinkscales Aboualy, age 70, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born September 6, 1955, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Harold S. Clinkscales and Joanne Smith Clinkscales. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold S. "Clinky" Clinkscales, Jr.

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