Obituaries

Obituaries

Anne Sweetman

Anne Sweetman

Jun 20, 2024

Anne Young Davenport Sweetman, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, just a few days after celebrating her 98th birthday. She was the only daughter of the late Drs. Charles Henry and Anne Austin Young. Anne's legacy extends beyond her impressive age.

She is survived by her two sons, John Young Davenport and Charles Henry...

Betty Swann Royster

Betty Swann Royster

Jun 20, 2024

Betty Swann Royster, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her home.

Born December 17, 1925, in Jacksonville, FL, she was the only child of the late Clyde and Lettie Hadden Swann. She was married for 61 years to Dr. William Burke Royster until his death in 2008.

Betty was a graduate...

Robert Mcalister

Robert Mcalister

Jun 17, 2024

Robert K. McAlister, age 64, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born September 14, 1959, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Preston and Jeanette Tucker McAlister. He was married for 24 years to Ann Ayers McAlister until her death in 2021. He was also preceded in...

Mary Lou Smith

Mary Lou Smith

Jun 14, 2024

Mary Lou Smith, age 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born September 11, 1946, in Gassaway, WV, she was a daughter of the late William E. Wood and the late Mary B. Wyatt Wood. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William E. Wood and John Wood....

Elaine Gilmore

Elaine Gilmore

Jun 12, 2024

Ann Elaine Gilmore, age 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home.

Born October 27, 1942, in Asheville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Gilmore and Anne Gober Gilmore. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Gilmore.

Elaine was a graduate of Winthrop...

George Gretchen Hatten

George Gretchen Hatten

Jun 11, 2024

George Gretchen Hatten, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend left this earth on June 11th, 2024. Gretchen was born in Hinds County Mississippi in 1928, the youngest child of Emmette and Nona Mae Williams. She was named for her father's best friend, George, and his German girlfriend Gretchen, who met during World War I and were unable...

Ervin Lott

Ervin Lott

Jun 7, 2024

Horace Ervin Lott, age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born February 11, 1937, in Troy, AL, he was a son of the late George Horace Lott and Rosa Lou Johnson Lott. He was married for 62 years to Betty Jo Whitehurst Lott until her death in 2020. He...

Harriet "Marie" Partain

Harriet "Marie" Partain

Jun 6, 2024

Harriet Marie Golden Partain, of Starr, SC, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Partain was born on November 3, 1947, in Newberry, SC. She was the daughter of the late Harry Steward Golden and Barnette Adams Golden.

She was a member of Marshall Memorial United Methodist Church. Throughout her...

Elizabeth Carver

Elizabeth Carver

Jun 4, 2024

Frances Elizabeth Gilstrap Carver, age 82, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home.

Born October 22, 1941, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roy B. Gilstrap and Frances Bayne Gilstrap. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Teresa Carver; a granddaughter, Alex Carver; and siblings,...

Richard J. Smith

Richard J. Smith

Jun 4, 2024

Richard John Smith, age 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born July 31, 1945, in Lavonia, GA, he was the son of the late John B. Smith and Gladys Farmer Smith. He was married for 52 years to Lenda Ann Shaw Smith until her death in 2015. He was...

Juanita Moon

Juanita Moon

May 30, 2024

Virginia Juanita Powell Moon, age 89, of Daniel Island, SC, formerly of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her daughter's home holding her husband and daughter's hands.

Born on April 30, 1935, in Lyman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roy L. Powell and Velma Conwell Powell. She was also...

James Anderson

James Anderson

May 30, 2024

James Edward Anderson, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center after a few months stay at Summit Place of Anderson.

Born September 4, 1928, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late James Paul Anderson and Aretta Blume Anderson. He was preceded in death by his beloved...

Ted Morton

Ted Morton

May 29, 2024

Ted Christopher Morton, age 69, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville.

Born July 23, 1954, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late David O. Morton and Dorothy "Dot" Bryant Morton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kerry L. Morton.

Ted loved...

Fletcher Martin Kimble

Fletcher Martin Kimble

May 28, 2024

Fletcher Martin Kimble left his earthly father and met his heavenly father, on May 28, 2024. He was born at 10:16 am, weighing 10 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is now riding tractors with his Uncle Martin Acevedo and "You Are My Sunshine" is being sung to him by his precious Meme.

He...

Billy Ray Gaines

Billy Ray Gaines

May 28, 2024

Billy Ray Gaines, age 74, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Piedmont Post Acute.

Born April 4, 1950, in Royston, GA, he was a son of the late Francis L. Gaines and Sallie L. Vickery Gaines. He was the widow of Barbara Ann Gaines.

Billy resided all of his life in...

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