Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Sandra Wilson Crowe, age 66, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.

Born June 27, 1957, in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Olin Lamar Wilson and Elizabeth Rutledge Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her only child, Brett Crowe; and brothers-in-law, Billy Arflin and David...

Jan 26, 2024

Norma Smith Ertzberger, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Oakview Park Assisted Living.

Born June 5, 1938, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late James O. Smith and Rachel "Roxie" Clark Smith. She was married for 68 years to Alton Ray "Erchie" Ertzberger until his death on December 5,...

Jan 22, 2024

Thomas Joseph Strall, II, age 62, of Columbia, SC, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Columbia VA Health Care System.

Born July 12, 1961, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Suzanne Dixon Strall and the late Thomas Joseph Strall.

Thomas worked in the construction industry for 40 years and was a veteran...

Jan 22, 2024

Betty Eaves Brown, age 89, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.

She was born on May 31, 1934, and was the widow of Joseph Richard Brown who passed away in 2008.

Betty was retired from the South Carolina State Park Service. She served her local community as the treasurer for the Williford...

Jan 21, 2024

Matthew Joseph Gossett, age 41, of Pendleton, SC, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 30, 1982, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Irene Frances Geisel Gossett and the late Garry Lee Gossett.

Matthew was a member of Cannon Memorial Baptist Church in Central. Among his favorite things...

Jan 21, 2024

William Ira McCurry, age 94, of Iva, SC, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born February 28, 1929, in Lowndesville, SC, he was a son of the late Junior "June" McCurry and Lula Evans McCurry. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James, Jack, and Burrell McCurry; and sisters, Georgia Gray...

Jan 19, 2024

Anakin Tarron Lear Baldwin, age 5, of Pelzer, SC, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.

Born November 12, 2018, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Austin Lear Baldwin and Harriet Samantha Gilbert Baldwin.

Anakin was like most little boys and loved monster trucks, airplanes, tractors, and Disney movies. He was a huge NASCAR...

Jan 18, 2024

Tina Renee Beck Grim, age 55, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born, September 15, 1968, in Guntersville, AL, she was the daughter of Silas Earl Beck and Judy Baugh Beck. Tina enjoyed a career as a nurse.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by...

Jan 16, 2024

Johnny Fletcher White, age 93, of Anderson, SC, was called home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2024. Johnny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Born on December 29, 1930, in Lavonia, Johnny was the son of Grover and Hattie White. He graduated from...

Jan 16, 2024

Clyde Seawright Manley, Jr., age 74, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born August 20, 1949, in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Clyde Seawright Manley and Lois Inez Manley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Jane Manley; brothers, James...

Jan 14, 2024

Louis Armin Farkas, Jr., age 72, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at North Pointe Assisted Living.

Born July 18, 1951, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Louis Armin Farkas, Sr., and Eleanor Pavlik Farkas Dey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Farkas.

Louis...

Jan 14, 2024

Nancy Dunn Earley, 84, wife of the late Cecil Leon Earley died January 14, 2024, at National Healthcare of Anderson.

Born on March 17, 1939, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Erskine Dunn and Lois Dickson Dunn.

She was a housewife, enjoyed yard work and tending to her flowers. She...

Jan 14, 2024

On January 14, 2024, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Auksuolis "Ox" Ciplickas, joined our Father in heaven. He was a loving husband and is mourned by his wife of 53 years Dorothy (nee Tripp) and by his son Jon and his wife Vicki. He was a loving grandfather and will be greatly missed by his pride and joy,...

Jan 14, 2024

David Oren Montgomery, III, formerly of Statesville, NC, entered the Church Triumphant on January 14, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. David was born in Statesville on March 28, 1954, the son of the late David O. Montgomery, Jr. and Audrey Loftin Montgomery both of whom he cared for sacrificially at the end of their lives.

Jan 13, 2024

Diann Elizabeth Watt Sweeney, age 69, of Starr, SC, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at MUSC Medical Center.

Born December 11, 1954, in San Jose, CA, she was a daughter of the late Donald L. Watt and Mary Louise Zwissler Watt. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Watt.

Diann was...

Jan 12, 2024

Kami Taylor Styles, 42, of Belton, SC, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born May 22, 1981, in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Douglas Taylor and the late Luanne McIntyre Taylor. Kami attended Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley , SC and was a graduate of Liberty High...

Jan 12, 2024

Ronnie Eldon Rousey, 76, of Iva, SC, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born March 21, 1947, in Elbert County, GA, he was the son of the late E. Lloyd Rousey and the late Ina Ruth Dickerson Rousey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Rousey.

Jan 9, 2024

Terry Allen Moore, 68, of Sandy Springs, SC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home.

Terry was born July 31, 1955, in Anderson, SC. He was a son of the late Alvin Henry Moore and the late Gladys Stewart Moore. He was predeceased in death by his brothers, Tony Moore and Jerry Moore....

Jan 9, 2024

Jeanne King Ashley, age 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at her home.

Born February 15, 1928, in Belton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell B. King and Blanche Ellison King. She was married to Wendell Milford Ashley until his death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2024

James Dennis Blackwell, age 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born September 16, 1948, in Anderson, he was a son of the late J.D. Blackwell and Ruby Rauton Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Alex Burdette; and granddaughter, Kiersten Burdette.

Dennis was a veteran...