Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Timothy Talmadge Craig, Jr., age 85, of Anderson, SC, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born June 12, 1940, in Cleveland County, NC, he was a son of the late Timothy Talmadge Craig and Flora Barber Craig. He was also preceded in death by a son,...

Aug 27, 2025

Albert Fredrick Dunse, age 91, of Starr, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 01:23 am at Rainey Hospice House.

Al was born on October 3, 1933, on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington. He was the only son of Louise Shimer and Albert H. Dunse. He grew up a dedicated Boy...

Aug 26, 2025

Sandra Sue Hill Bolding, age 77, of Belton, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born January 9, 1948, in Hartwell, GA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Hill and Eva Risner Hill. She was married to Charles Custer Bolding until his death in 2004. She was also preceded...

Aug 20, 2025

Virginia Owen Erskine, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late George and Grace Owen. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Martha Walker.

Virginia was a member of...

Aug 20, 2025

Mary Eloise Fleming Bagwell, age 89, of Townville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born December 22, 1935, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Jack Fleming, Sr. and Myrtle Williams Fleming. She was married to Guy Ellis Bagwell until his death in 2006. She...

Aug 19, 2025

Aaron Dwight Moody, age 38, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Born August 9, 1987, in Easley, SC, he was the son of Daniel Lee Moody, Sr. and Christy Hickey Moody.

Dwight was an incredible father and adored his children. He loved Jesus and his family, and he always had a...

Aug 19, 2025

Thomas Everett Washington, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Ret.), passed away on August 19, 2025, in Anderson, SC. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Gail Washington, stepchildren Lisa H. Rogers, Joseph D. Rogers Sr., John D. Rogers, Donna J. Rogers, Paul M. Rogers, and Mark A. Rogers and 29 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first...

Aug 18, 2025

William Thomas Lawton, age 77, of Iva, SC, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Anderson.

Born July 23, 1948, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Grace Metz Lawton and the late William Edwin "Ed" Lawton.

Tommy was a graduate of Crescent High School and retired from BASF with over...

Aug 15, 2025

Melena "Mia" Bannister Bryant, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by her family on August 15, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1968, in Anderson, South Carolina, to Dennis Bannister and Barbara Fields Bannister.

Melena attended Amarillo College and later West Texas State University, where she shined not only in her studies...

Aug 13, 2025

Ronald Michael Bielfelt, I, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home.

Born May 24, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Donald Walter Bielfelt and Rose Joan DeBrouse Bielfelt. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, "Grandma Bear".

Ron proudly served our...

Aug 12, 2025

Doris Evelyn Harris Free, age 92, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born April 27, 1933, in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Harris and Rilla Nell Armistead Harris. She was married for 69 years to Willie Charles Free until his death in 2021. She...

Aug 12, 2025

Jessy Kenneth Holbrooks, age 19, of Iva, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL.

Born February 16, 2006 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Joshua Cortez Holbrooks and Whitney Leigh Helms. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kent Holbrooks, Robert (Bob) Jones and his sweet baby Holbrooks....

Aug 11, 2025

Michael Stephen "Mike" Hopkins lived a life too full to fit neatly into dates and titles. Born January 7, 1943, in Anderson, SC, as the only child to Cecil and Sybil Boyce Hopkins, he grew up with a sharp mind, an adventurous spirit, and a knack for making things happen. He passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at...

Aug 10, 2025

Brenda Slater Barkley, age 67, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home.

Born February 7, 1958, in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of Fay Slater and the late Ray "Kendall" Slater. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robbie Evans and second husband, Michael Barkley.

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Aug 10, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Shick McCoy, age 71, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home.

Born April 1, 1954, in Vincennes, IN, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Helen Shick. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julianna; and several siblings.

Ann enjoyed reading and discussing...

Aug 10, 2025

Wesley Clinton Dyar, age 67, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born June 19, 1958, in the Richland Community of Oconee County, SC, he was the only child of the late Clinton Hugh Dyar and Audrey Shedd Dyar. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Evan Kinley;...

Aug 9, 2025

Mercedes McHargue McAbee, 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Born September 1, 1948, in Oconee County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Homer V. McHargue and the late Hazel L. Cook McHargue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence...

Aug 9, 2025

Casey Justin Whitman, age 38, of Inman, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Born July 24, 1987, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Johnny Whitman and Teresa Gail Luke Whitman.

Casey was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was employed as a quality engineer with TopQM. He...

Aug 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joyce Durham, a beloved mother, sister, Gigi, and friend who departed this life on August 9th, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on May 22, 1942, to the late Walker and Cecil Dickard, Joyce grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She was...

Aug 7, 2025

Miriam Juanita Murphy, age 89, of Belton, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home.

Born June 21, 1936, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Earl Nichols and Omah Josephine Shope Nichols. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Shawn Smith; and brothers, Kenneth Nichols and...