Obituaries

Feb 5, 2026

Diane Yeargin Fricks, age 79, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home.

Born August 12, 1946, in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Wilson Yeargin and Margaret Ellen Moore Poole. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Myra.

Diane was a graduate...

Feb 4, 2026

Alan Randall Brown 'Papa Randy', 76, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away on February 4, 2026, and was peacefully welcomed home into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Papa Randy was a little boy at heart, finding joy in the simple things he loved most—his cars, guns, watches, and treasured collections. A true Southern...

Feb 3, 2026

Henry M Stanley, Jr., 89, of Piedmont, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2026. Born August 25, 1936, in Sinking Springs, Ohio, Henry lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, leadership, and generosity.

Henry began his career in the auto auction industry in 1960 as a ringman at Capital Auto Auction in...

Feb 3, 2026

Angel M. Richmond, infant daughter of Justin M. Richmond and Kascie M. Dennis Richmond, was born still on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Though her time with us was limited, she touched the hearts of those around her, leaving an indelible mark of love and hope. Her memory will forever live in all who loved her.

In addition...

Jan 31, 2026

James "Rick" Rogers III, age 68, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.

Born September 21, 1957, in Anderson, SC, Rick was the son of the late James Richard Rogers Jr and Doris Rogers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Buddy Rogers.

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Jan 31, 2026

Sara McMann, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence.

Born August 29, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William Clay Elson and Irene Elizabeth Elson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Eli McMann; daughter, Danielle McMann; and sister, Mary Jane...

Jan 30, 2026

Our loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Summers, passed away January

30, 2026, in her residence at Morningside of Anderson in Anderson, SC. Over her last several days, she

was contacted by her family and heard many stories as they shared their love and goodbyes. In her last

few days, although...

Jan 30, 2026

Charles Edward Cleveland, 86 of Anderson, SC passed away January 30, 2026, at North Pointe Memory Care in Anderson, SC.

Born April 2, 1939, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Kyle Cleveland and the late Cecil Elizabeth Mackey Cleveland. He was also preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lucille "Dot" Crumpton Cleveland;...

Jan 30, 2026

Debbie Jo Harnesberger, age 70, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home.

Born in Belton, SC she was the daughter of the late Bobby J. and Doris Burriss Harnesberger.

Debbie graduated from Clemson University in 1977 with a B.A. in Psychology and in 1980 with a nursing degree. She had a 35 year...

Jan 29, 2026

Gary Anthony Kerley, 65, died peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Gary was born in Meridian, Mississippi on February 20, 1960, the son of Yvonne and Andrew Kerley. The proud oldest child of six siblings, he was a brother to all he called friend.

His upbringing in Louisiana instilled a strong sense of...

Jan 28, 2026

John Andrew Peltier, age 63, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born February 26, 1962, in Hartford, CT, he was the son of Anna Perozziello Peltier and the late Joseph Peltier.

John was employed with Tri-County Technical College as an IT Technician. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and...

Jan 27, 2026

Diana Lynn Roberts Keown, age 58, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born August 13, 1967, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Jimmie Sue Elgin Roberts and the late David Lawrence Roberts.

Diana was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She believed...

Jan 27, 2026

Deborah Buist Brock, age 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Deborah was born on December 24, 1952, to Samuel and Doris Buist. She was one of five children and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina. As a child, Deborah loved riding her horse, Traveler, and spending long days outdoors with her siblings—memories...

Jan 27, 2026

Steven Mark Ort, age 56, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born January 24, 1970, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, he was a son of Susan Echlin DesChamps and the late William Laird Ort, Jr.

Steve was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Gail. He loved...

Jan 27, 2026

Wyatt Cole Allen, age 25, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Born November 28, 2000, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Michelle Edwards Paul and her husband Neil and the late Kevin White Allen.

Wyatt's passions were many; he was an accomplished cook and a true craftsman. He found...

Jan 27, 2026

Steve Norman Rice, age 79, of Iva, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born January 19, 1947, in Calhoun Falls, SC, he was the son of the late William Norman Rice and Mary Ruth Wiles Rice. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmy Ray Rice, Jean Gray and...

Jan 23, 2026

Mary Louise "Weesie" Anderson passed away peacefully in Columbia on January 23, 2026.

Born in Anderson on October 30, 1951, Weesie was the daughter of the late Joe Major and Clarissa Watson Anderson, growing up on the family home place which became Watson Village Shopping Center in 1962.

A longtime member of First Baptist Church,...

Jan 23, 2026

Barbara Jean Grogan Messer, age 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 3, 1934, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Freeman and Bessie Burdette. Barbara loved God and her family.

She had a love of flowers and watching birds,...

Jan 22, 2026

Dorothy Wilma Hart, age 90, of Iva, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home.

Born October 7, 1935, in Iva, SC, she was a daughter of the late Willis Matthew Hart and Carrie Lee Newby Hart. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Ruth Hart.

Wilma was a...

Jan 16, 2026

JoAnn Hanks Fortune, age 89, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home.

Born May 6, 1936, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Hanks and Alda Lecroy Hanks. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Robert "Bobby" E. Fortune; daughter, Toni Fortune;...