Obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Diana Maria Lacey Bunch, 77, passed away on July 6, 2025.

She was born on October 8, 1947, in Anderson, South Carolina to Clyde E. Lacey and Faye Nation Lacey.

She was married to Richard L. Bunch for thirty-nine years before his death in 2018. She is survived by Jill Elaine Bunch (Tony Schmidt), Miles...

Jul 6, 2025

Kelly Griffin, 61, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Kelly was the wife of Wayne Griffin.

Kelly was born in Rome, New York, to the late Charlie and Elsie Marsh. Kelly is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Wayne A Griffin, and four children: Chase R. Griffin (Kathryn, Austin Reilly), Harrison...

Jul 4, 2025

Peggy O'Barr Owen, age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home.

Born March 17, 1932, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Eberhart O'Barr and Dessie Heaton O'Barr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J. Holman Owen; a son, John H. Owen III;...

Jul 4, 2025

Lana Simpson Willis, age 79, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at North Pointe Assisted Living.

Born August 9, 1945, in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Garol Simpson and Willie Dye Simpson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph T. Willis, Sr., and a son-in-law, Eric...

Jul 3, 2025

Lorena Alma Harris, age 91, of Starr, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home.

Born September 16, 1933, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marion McFadden Harris and Velma Esther Adams Harris Roach. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Whitfield; a son, Marshall Whitfield; a...

Jul 2, 2025

Robert "Bob" Bernard Williams, age 61, of Anderson, South Carolina (formerly of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Easton, PA, Bob was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School, where his love for football first took root. He...

Jul 2, 2025

David Pruitt Martin, Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Clemson Downs in Clemson, South Carolina. A lifelong resident of Anderson, Pruitt was born on December 9, 1955, the beloved son of the late David Pruitt Martin, Sr., and Elizabeth Thompson Martin.

A 1974 graduate of T.L. Hanna High School, Pruitt served as...

Jul 1, 2025

James Scott Erickson, age 76, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Lindley Park Post Acute.

Born October 16, 1948, in Newberry, MI, he was the son of the late Evald S. Erickson and Gertrude Sylvia Kaijala Erickson. He was also preceded in death by one son.

James was veteran...

Jul 1, 2025

Richard E. Arries, age 77, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born March 31, 1948, in Kenosha, WI, he was a son of the late Rodney O. Arries and Florence Roach Arries. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Roland Arries, Michael Arries, and...

Jul 1, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Joe Dennis Slater, age 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born December 26, 1933, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Joe Brown Slater and Mary Nell Chastain Slater. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Ann Gleason Slater; son, Michael Dennis...

Jul 1, 2025

Rhonda Sue Lewis, age 70, of Starr, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born May 16, 1955, in Iva, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Cotton" Fleming and Juanita Simpson Fleming. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Tony Lewis.

Rhonda retired from...

Jul 1, 2025

Charles Edgar McCurley, age 79, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born September 16, 1945, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar McCurley and Myrtice Reed McCurley. He was married for 59 years to Joyce Pierce McCurley until her death in 2023. He was also...

Jun 29, 2025

Barbara Bryant McCurry, age 87, of Iva, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home.

Born January 18, 1938, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Amos Bryant and Macie Irene McGill Bryant. She was married to William Ira McCurry until his death in 2024. She was also preceded in...

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Teresa Joann Burgess Standridge, age 63, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born July 11, 1961, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Crawford Burgess and Frances Bowling Burgess.

Teresa was a loving, kind woman who was devoted to her family. She loved her babies and her...

Jun 25, 2025

John Raymond Solon, age 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born February 21, 1934, in Mansfield, OH, he was a son of the late Sam W. Solon and Viola P. Szczyglieski. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Solon and Sam Solon.

John...

Jun 25, 2025

Carmen Maria Hernandez Freeman, age 78, of Tustin, CA, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born September 5, 1946, in Santiago, Chile, she was a daughter of the late Antenor Venegas Henriquez and Julia Elba Nunuez Hernandez.

Carmen, affectionately known as "Mama C", owned a gift shop for over 30 years. She was a...

Jun 23, 2025

Debra Ann Hall McCullough, age 70, of Iva, SC, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

Born September 18, 1954, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Gary Hall and Geraldine Dutton Hall.

Deb taught cosmetology for over 15 years at Alpha Beauty...

Jun 22, 2025

Linda Cooke Alexander, age 83, of Fountain Inn, SC, formerly of Townville, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Born August 13, 1941, in Mooresville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Una Odessa Cooke. She was married for 52 years to James "Jim" Benjamin Alexander until his death in 2017. She was...