Obituaries

Obituaries

Arthur "Ott" Swilling

Arthur "Ott" Swilling

Feb 28, 2025

Arthur Lee "Ott" Swilling, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home.

Born May 6, 1941, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Frank Edgar Swilling and Nellie Ruth Roland Swilling. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Ottie Swilling and Timothy Swilling; sisters, Frances...

Dixie Sue Alewine Drinkard

Dixie Sue Alewine Drinkard

Feb 26, 2025

Dixie Sue Alewine Drinkard, age 77, of Starr, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home.

Born November 1, 1947, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Marshall Alewine and Opal Jones Alewine. She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Jimmie Alewine Gray and Richard Gray....

Richard J. Wickersheim

Richard J. Wickersheim

Feb 26, 2025

Richard John Wickersheim, age 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born June 10, 1951, in Zion, IL, he was the son of the late Wilson George Wickersheim and Eileen Ruth Whitt Wickersheim. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lee Wickersheim.

Rick was...

Carlton Aldrich

Carlton Aldrich

Feb 24, 2025

Carlton Shelton Aldrich, age 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born December 10, 1936, in Georgia, he was a son of the late Lester Aldrich and Wilmer Dutton Aldrich. He was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Aldrich; daughter, Carlene Stamey; siblings, Dee Aldrich, Ruth Williams,...

David Scott Goss

David Scott Goss

Feb 23, 2025

David Scott Goss, age 75, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.

Born August 1, 1949, in Seneca, SC, he was a son of the late Lester Goss and Nora Youngblood Brooks.

For David, affectionately called "Booboo", his grandchildren and great grandchildren were the loves of his life. He...

Edith Ann Bates

Edith Ann Bates

Feb 22, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Edith Ann McMahan Bates passed away.

She was born December 23, 1938, in Iva, SC. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Wallace McMahan and the late Mabel Leona McKee McMahan. Ann was married to the late Roger Dale Bates for 41 years until his passing in January 2025. Her brothers,...

Ace Lee Allen

Ace Lee Allen

Feb 21, 2025

Reverend Ace Lee Allen, age 96, of Anderson, SC, gained his wings on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born March 4, 1928, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late James Clyde Allen and the late Inice Farrow Allen. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Wood Allen and his second wife,...

Hazel Ingram

Hazel Ingram

Feb 20, 2025

Hazel Davis Ingram, age 83, of Clemson, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born March 30, 1941, in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grady Ernest Davis and Junie Broome Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin (Ben) Albert Ingram; and brother, Edward...

Oliver Nicholas Thompson

Oliver Nicholas Thompson

Feb 20, 2025

Oliver "Ollie" Nicholas Thompson, 4 month old son of Kevin Patrick Thompson and Samantha Colman Thompson, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at MUSC Medical Center.

Ollie was born on October 18, 2024, in Charleston, SC. He was a heart warrior until the end and brought so much joy, light, and love in his short time...

Wanda J. Phillips

Wanda J. Phillips

Feb 19, 2025

Wanda Jean Phillips, age 65, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at NHC Healthcare Anderson.

Born October 21, 1959, in Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Don England and Eddie Mae Epps England. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald England. Wanda was the former owner of...

James "Jim" Lake, Sr.

James "Jim" Lake, Sr.

Feb 19, 2025

James Patrick Lake, Sr., age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at home.

Born June 18, 1931, in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of the late Irvin Lake and Veronica Ferron Lake. He was married for 63 years to Berdina "Deena" Tisher Lake until her death in 2021. He was also...

Daniel Paul  Valko

Daniel Paul Valko

Feb 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Valko, who left us far too soon on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 37.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Valko.

He is survived by his loving mother, Eileen Clemens, and her husband Howard Clemens of...

John Willie Berry

John Willie Berry

Feb 18, 2025

John Willie Berry, 88, of Seneca, SC peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.

He was born on December 3, 1936, in Abbeville County, Alabama. He was a son of the late John Hill Berry and the late Martha Stinson Berry. He served with the...

Etrulia White

Etrulia White

Feb 16, 2025

Etrulia Lueeva White, age 86, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at home.

Born August 3, 1938, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude O'Dell Blalock and Lillian Powell Blalock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis White; a daughter, Kimberly Teresa White; and brothers, Kenneth...

Doug Ferlin

Doug Ferlin

Feb 15, 2025

Doug Ferlin, 77, of Greenville SC, husband of Diana (Peterson) departed to be with his Lord and Savior on 15 February 2025. He was loved and cherished by his family, friends and neighbors. Doug had an infectious smile and laugh. He also had an adventurous nature.

Doug is the son of Frank and Betty Ferlin. He is...

Elaine Timms

Elaine Timms

Feb 14, 2025

Elaine Timms, 68, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born June 13, 1956, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Swift Gaines and Esoline Wiles Gaines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Timms, a son, Christopher Adam Timms and her brothers, Ricky...

Billy Ray Beck, Sr.

Billy Ray Beck, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

Billy Ray Beck, Sr., age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born June 24, 1939, in Anderson, SC, he was the only child of the late Claude H. Beck and Ethel Lewis Beck. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlynn McCoy Beck; and grandson, James...

William "B.R." Rhodes

William "B.R." Rhodes

Feb 13, 2025

William "B.R." Rhodes, age 77, of Iva, SC, formerly of Belton, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born April 5, 1947, in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of the late Wade L. Rhodes, Sr. and Betty Kay Rhodes. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert...

Carolyn F. Dobbins

Carolyn F. Dobbins

Feb 13, 2025

Carolyn Frierson Dobbins, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born November 25, 1939, in Greenville, SC, at St. Franics Hospital, she was the daughter of the late John Neisler Frierson and Lil Jackins Frierson.

She was well known as "Nana D", "DD", "Butterfly", "Sunshine", "My Buddy", "Ms. Carolyn",...

Shirley Louise Evans

Shirley Louise Evans

Feb 10, 2025

Shirley Louise Watson Evans, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born July 2, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Franklin Watson and Margaret Louise Flanigan Watson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Ellis Smith; and a brother,...

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