Obituaries

Obituaries

Ranny Rankin, Jr.

Ranny Rankin, Jr.

Apr 16, 2019

William Whitfield "Ranny" Rankin, Jr., age 68, of Anderson, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. Born March 17, 1951 in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late William Whitfield Rankin, Sr. and the late Martha Palmer Rankin. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jimmy Jones. Ranny was former owner of...

Zelpha M. Fields

Zelpha M. Fields

Apr 13, 2019

Zelpha "Zet" Manning Fields entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the age of 92, a dutiful and faithful life lived. Zet was born on December 7, 1926 in Fort Mill, South Carolina to Lloyd James and Polly Darby Manning, the first of five children. She married the love of her life, Roy William Fields, on February...

Sam Gray

Sam Gray

Apr 12, 2019

Samuel Lamar Gray, age 67, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his son's home. Born in Anderson, SC on March 11, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas Samuel Gray and the late Birdie Owen Gray. He worked as a Sprinkler Fitter in the Fire Protection field. He loved his family, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed...

Connie Smith Mccurry

Connie Smith Mccurry

Apr 11, 2019

Connie Smith McCurry, 75, of Anderson, SC passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born January 28, 1944 in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Norman L. "Pokey" Smith and Gertrude Gary Smith, the former owners of "Pokey's". She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Smith. Connie graduated from...

James Aaron Gable

James Aaron Gable

Apr 9, 2019

James Aaron Gable, age, 84 of Buford, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Louise Gable; brothers, Otis Gable, Jr. Douglas Gable; sister, Melba Phillips. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Juanita (Jewett) Gable; daughters, Wendy (Scott) Luce, Suwanee, GA, Tracey (Michael) Formato, Buford, GA; sister, Hazel...

Robert Eugene Blackston

Robert Eugene Blackston

Apr 9, 2019

Robert Eugene Blackston, 58, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born August 14, 1960, in Savannah, GA, he was a son of Laura Faye McGraw Blackston and the late Charly Blackston. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Blackston. He was the produce manager at Food Lion Grocery...

James Joel Williams, Sr.

James Joel Williams, Sr.

Apr 6, 2019

James J. Williams, Sr. passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019 at his residence. He was a son of the late James Hammond Williams and Ida Lee Russum Kinard. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. With his love of music, he became a professional drummer and performed with the Jody...

Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson

Apr 6, 2019

Austin Ray Johnson was a son of James Leonard Johnson and Elizabeth Stanley Johnson, born February 28, 1946. He was a devoted minister and retired from Anderson County. He attended Martin Grove Emmanuel Holiness Church. Ray enjoyed preaching, loved people, and cherished spending time with his family and friends. He passed on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of...

Robert Thomas Hoepfl

Robert Thomas Hoepfl

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. Robert (Bob) Thomas Hoepfl died peacefully Friday evening, April 5, 2019 at Hospice House of the Upstate. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 9, 1940. He was the son of Joseph Hoepfl and Suzanne Klein Hoepfl. He was employed by Proctor and Gamble in Chicago, Illinois, Jackson, Tennessee, and Macon, Georgia. Among other things he took great...

David C Vaughn

David C Vaughn

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. David C. Vaughn passed away April 5, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center. He was born in Anderson, SC and was the son of the late William Claude Vaughn and Eleanor Plonka Vaughn. David served 17 years in the US Navy and after retirement worked at Owens Corning Fiberglas. He loved his family, his best fur-baby, Sammie and was...

Margie Lewis Rholetter

Margie Lewis Rholetter

Apr 4, 2019

Margie Lewis Rholetter, age 84, of 1403 Broadway School Road, went Home to be with Jesus upon her death at her residence on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was surrounded by her beloved family. Born in West Union, SC on August 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Clyde Lewis and the late Laurie Lecroy Lewis. Mrs....

John Will Culbertson, Jr.

John Will Culbertson, Jr.

Apr 4, 2019

John Will Culbertson, Jr., 90, of Anderson, SC passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Pendleton Manor in Greenville, SC. Born August 2, 1928 in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late John W. Culbertson, Sr. and Sallie Mae Hutchins Culbertson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Azalee LeCroy Culbertson; daughter, Cheryl White; brother,...

Infant Parker Tate Ellison

Infant Parker Tate Ellison

Apr 4, 2019

Little Parker Tate Ellison, six-day old son of Karly Lynn Ellison of the residence, and Donald Andrew "Andy" Goodwin of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Although his days in this life were few, he brought much pleasure to his parents and extended family. He is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus....

Sheila Elayne Henry

Sheila Elayne Henry

Apr 4, 2019

Sheila Elayne Wardlaw Henry, 52, of Iva, SC passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born February 8, 1967 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Ruth Toney Wardlaw and the late Ray Donald Wardlaw, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wendell Dean Wardlaw. Sheila was a...

Requina Smith Veazie

Requina Smith Veazie

Apr 3, 2019

Requina Smith Veazie, 41, of Pelzer, SC passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at her home. Born August 18, 1977 in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of the late Terry Drayton Smith and Sarah Laughlin Fousek. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, J.C. and Blanche Smith and Bill and Marjorie Laughlin. She is survived by...

Eloise O. Dyer

Eloise O. Dyer

Apr 3, 2019

Jessie Eloise Osborne Dyer, 84, of Anderson, SC passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born February 25, 1935 in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Lester M. and Vera Parker Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dyer; daughter, Alice Chappell; brothers, Jackie Osborne and Sidney Osborne. She...

Douglas Edward Sewell

Douglas Edward Sewell

Apr 1, 2019

Douglas Edward Sewell, 64, of Liberty, SC, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Born November 13, 1954, in Long Beach, CA, he was a son of the late Bennie Sr. and Janice Newbold Sewell. Mr. Sewell attended Easley Senior High School. He served in the United States Army, earning an honorable discharge in 1983. He was a retired auto...

Mildred Bolt Barton Kyzer

Mildred Bolt Barton Kyzer

Mar 31, 2019

Mildred Irene Bolt Barton Kyzer, 68, of Anderson, SC passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born March 5, 1951, in Oconee County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Raleigh and Rena LeCroy Bolt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Barton; sisters, Jeannie Crocker, Sarah Coe and Bonnie...

Angie Noire Stowe

Angie Noire Stowe

Mar 30, 2019

Angela "Angie" Noire Dutton Stowe, 53, of Starr, SC passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1965, in Anderson, SC. Angie was an LPN and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Herman and Noire Bryan. She is survived by her sons, Perry Stowe (Linh) and Luke Stowe;...

Randie Dale Gibson

Randie Dale Gibson

Mar 30, 2019

Randie Dale Gibson, age 68, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, SC on October 20, 1950, he was the son of the late Walter E. Gibson and the late Pauline Lunsford Gibson. Randie was a graduate of Anderson University and the University of South Carolina. He was a gifted musician, playing...

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