Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Gail McMahan

February 3, 1947 – July 19, 2025 Iva, South Carolina

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rebecca Gail McMahan, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who left this world peacefully in Iva, South Carolina on July 19, 2025...

Jul 18, 2025

Louisa Anne Burton, age 74, of Greer, SC, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Greer Memorial Hospital.

Born March 27, 1951, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Haskell Monroe and Frances Eloise Burton. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles "Robby" Burton. She was formerly in housekeeping at...

Jul 18, 2025

Evelyn Branyon Oliver, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 10, 1929, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late J.P. Branyon and Bertie Anderson Branyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Whitt Oliver and her brothers, Ernest, Ralph, Emory...

Jul 18, 2025

Virginia "Nonny" Galloway, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home.

Born October 14, 1940, in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Cantrell and Isabel McAbee Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Regina "Gina" Gentry; brothers, Charles "Bud" Cantrell, Marion Cantrell; and...

Jul 17, 2025

Gordon Edward Laing passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1935 in Franklin Park, IL to Edward and Thelma Laing. He was the oldest of three children and is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill. His sister...

Jul 17, 2025

Clarence Carl Chambers, Jr. "Wink" – August 17, 1938 – July 17, 2025, was born to Carl and Essie Chambers in Walhalla, SC.

Wink retired from Anderson City Police Department in Anderson, SC, June of 1994 where he was a sergeant in the traffic division. Chief Stewart said, "Officer Chambers faithfully served the Anderson Police Department for...

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Joan L. Loughlin, age 94, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. She was formerly of Forest Hills, New York, and the daughter of the late Thomas J. Barrett and Catherine A. (Murphy) Barrett. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert S. Loughlin, and seven siblings.

Joan was a graduate...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Rev. Dr. Robert "Robbie" Garrett, Jr., 63, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025.

Robbie held a B.A. in Business and an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Bob Jones University, as well as a Doctorate from Southwest Bible College and Seminary.

On Robbie's Christian journey in full-time ministry over the past...

Jul 10, 2025

Ray Vernon Waters, of Starr, SC passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House. He was 92 years old.

Ray was born June 11, 1933, in Lowndesville, SC. Ray graduated from Lowndesville High School in 1951. In 1952, Ray married Norma Jean McCoy. After marriage they resided in Iva for approximately 40...

Jul 9, 2025

Ronald Francis Glanowski, age 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born March 1, 1952, in Hammond, IN, he was a son of the late Francis Glanowski and Adeline Sophie Rybarski Glanowski. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Glanowski; and brother-in-law, Dominic Mish.

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Jul 7, 2025

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...