Obituaries

Obituaries

Claudia Annette Coppage

Claudia Annette Coppage

Feb 14, 2015

Anderson, SC Claudia Annette Pressley Coppage, age 71, wife of Henry Pearson Coppage, passed away at her residence peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, February 14, 2015, to go to be with her Lord and family. Born in Anderson, SC, on September 23, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Pressley and the late Geraldine Pressley Allen....

The Reverend Benny Speares

The Reverend Benny Speares

Feb 14, 2015

Anderson, SC The Reverend Dr. Benny Dewitt Speares, age 81, husband of Joyce Smith Speares, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015, at his residence. Born in Anderson, SC, on July 24, 1933, in the Appleton Mill Community, he was the son of the late Robert Benny "R.B." and Edna James Speares. He was a graduate of Boys' High School, where...

Sam P Bigger

Sam P Bigger

Feb 14, 2015

SAM P. BIGGER, JR. Samuel Patrick Bigger, Jr., age 72, of Townville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at AnMed Health Medical Center. The date of Sam's death was not only Valentine's Day; it was also the day of his 19th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife, Wilma, of the home. Born on June 3, 1942, in Hemingway, SC,...

Joe Butts

Joe Butts

Feb 14, 2015

Archie Woodrow "Joe" Butts, Jr., age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville, SC, on April 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Archie Woodrow Butts and the late Alpha Butts. Joe was a graduate of Westminster High School and attended Southern Wesleyan College and earned a Master's degree...

Winford 'Big Boy' Metz

Winford 'Big Boy' Metz

Feb 14, 2015

Iva, SC Winford "Big Boy" Metz, age 94, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Exalted Health and Rehab in Iva. Born in Iva, SC, on May 1, 1920, he was the son of the late Magnus and Alberta Bowie Metz. A member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Iva, he was retired from Jackson Mills with over 50 years of...

Joyce Richey

Joyce Richey

Feb 13, 2015

Joyce Richey Laurens, SC Joyce Marie Richey, 79, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at Laurens County Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Born in Anderson, SC, on May 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Genelia Mae Richey. She is survived by numerous cousins and is the last surviving member of her immediate family. A funeral service will be...

Alene 'Pat' West

Alene 'Pat' West

Feb 13, 2015

Alene "Pat" West Anderson, SC Alene "Pat" West, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC on September 1, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Henry Phillip Duncan and the late Maude Wheeler Duncan. She retired from McCants Junior High School as a teacher. She was a member...

Sue Hampton

Sue Hampton

Feb 13, 2015

Anderson, SC Ida Ruth "Sue" Hampton, age 89, died Friday, February 13, 2015, at National Health Care. Born in Anderson on September 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Wade Lee and Viola Stephens Hampton. She was retired from the textile industry, having worked in the cloth room at Orr Mill and at Southside Mill. She attended Oakwood...

Mack Edward Speers

Mack Edward Speers

Feb 12, 2015

Mack Edward Speers, Sr. Anderson, SC Mack Edward Speers, Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Hartwell, GA, on June 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Grady David Speers and Drucilla Osborne. He was self-employed as a used car dealer for many years. Mack was a devoted...

Marion Eddy Thomas

Marion Eddy Thomas

Feb 11, 2015

Marion Thomas Anderson Marion Eddy Thomas, age 84, widow of Gordon R. "Dick" Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at NHC of Anderson. Marion and Dick were married 62 years, having grown up together in Wallingford, VT. They moved to Anderson in 1966. Marion retired from BASF in 1990 after 24 years of service. She was a Board...

Addie Mae Hubbard Mcleskey

Addie Mae Hubbard Mcleskey

Feb 11, 2015

Addie Mae Hubbard McLeskey Anderson, SC Addie Mae Hubbard McLeskey, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Fellowship Health and Rehab. Born in Winders, GA, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Hubbard and the late Cora Chastain Hubbard. She worked in textiles for many years. Addie was a member of Orrville Baptist Church. She is...

Ben Richard Phillips Sr.

Ben Richard Phillips Sr.

Feb 11, 2015

Ben Richard Phillips, Sr. Anderson, SC Ben Richard Phillips, Sr., age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greer, SC, on December 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Thomas Benard Phillips and Evelyn Johnson Phillips. Ben proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from Clemson...

Joyce Finch

Joyce Finch

Feb 9, 2015

Joyce J. Finch passed away on Monday February 9, 2015 at Fellowship Health Rehab & Long Term Care in Anderson, SC. She was born January 30, 1939 in Rainelle, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Mamie Persinger and her husband Charles W. Finch, Jr. Joyce was a practical nurse for 25 plus years in Cincinnati,...

Samuel Ellis Ball

Samuel Ellis Ball

Feb 8, 2015

SAMUEL ELLIS BALL Samuel Ellis Ball of Anderson, SC passed through the Gates of Heaven on a beautiful Sunday morning, February 8, 2015. He was born July 19, 1924, to the late John M. and the late Cleo Fuller Ball. Mr. Ball is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 69 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Huff Ball; three children, Sandra...

Bobby Sam Bell

Bobby Sam Bell

Feb 8, 2015

Bobby Sam Bell Belton, SC Bobby Sam Bell, age 75, passed away on February 8, 2015 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson County, SC, he was the son of the late Sam C. Bell and the late Bertha Stone Bell. He was a graduate of Palmetto High School. Bobby was a member of Cheddar Fire Department since it's...

Robert 'Bob' Singleton Adams

Robert 'Bob' Singleton Adams

Feb 8, 2015

ROBERT "BOB" ADAMS Robert "Bob" Singleton Adams, age 80, of 3326 Keys Street, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born on November 5, 1934 in Townville, he was the son of the late Floyd S. and Maebell Crenshaw Adams. He retired after 22 years of service to his country in the US Army. Mr....

Leann Poore Baxter

Leann Poore Baxter

Feb 7, 2015

LeAnn Poore Baxter Anderson, SC Sandy LeAnn Poore Baxter, age 34, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Charlie David Poore and Gayle Hanks Poore. She was a 1998 graduate of Westside and Carolina College of Hair Design. LeAnn was a stylist for several years, having most recently worked at J....

Anthony Charles Desimone

Anthony Charles Desimone

Feb 7, 2015

Anthony Charles DeSimone, age 51, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Woodbury, NJ, he was the son of Judy Goszy DeSimone, of Anderson, SC and the late Joseph DeSimone. Anthony was a grocery specialist at Publix. He was an avid Carolina Panthers fan. He loved to fish and immensely enjoyed decorating outside...

Linda Clark

Linda Clark

Feb 7, 2015

Gerlinde "Linda" Clark, age 59, of 925 Hwy 252, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at her residence. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Ray Benjamin and Maria Ana Keampfer Miller. Linda was of the Christian Faith and was a homemaker. Survivors include her loving husband, Michael Alan Clark; daughter,...

Helen Burriss Nixon

Helen Burriss Nixon

Feb 7, 2015

HELEN BURRISS NIXON Helen Ernah Burriss Nixon, age 89, entered her Heavenly home upon her death Saturday, February 7, 2015, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1925, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Frank Teuren Burriss and the late Zoe Lee Pruitt Burriss. She was the loving wife of the late John Ross Nixon...

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