Charles Edwin Purdy
Feb 1, 2023
Charles Edwin Purdy, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House. Born September 6, 1942, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Columbus Teasley Purdy and Annie Lou Minish Purdy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Juddy Whitfield. Charles retired from the South Carolina National Guard as...
Alison Crawford Link
Feb 1, 2023
Alison Crawford Link entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Born March 9, 1965, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of George William "Bill" Crawford, Jr. and Elaine Huckaby Crawford. In Alison, Joey Link found a wonderful wife. "To Him, she was far more precious than jewels and...
Dr. Vernon Evans Merchant, Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Vernon Evans Merchant, Jr., age 92, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Born in Fairfax, SC, he was the son of the late Vernon Evans Merchant, Sr. and Ruth Gravely Merchant. Vernon was a graduate of Clemson University, MUSC, and the Missouri Cancer Hospital. He was a practicing physician...
Donald 'Don' Eugene Looney
Jan 29, 2023
Donald Eugene Looney, age 72, of Easley, SC, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, Baptist Easley Hospital. Born March 17, 1950, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Lee Brock and Maxie Pearlene Smith Looney Brock. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Diane Bruno. Don retired from Michelin with over 25 years...
Rebekah Bowden Wardlaw
Jan 28, 2023
Rebekah Jean Bowden Wardlaw, age 94, of Clemson, SC, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her residence. Born July 20, 1928, in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Earl Judson Bowden and Henrietta Reser Bowden. Rebekah was the ultimate performer, participating in numerous musicals at Anderson Community Theater and other surrounding venues. In addition to performing,...
Fredda Cordell Verner
Jan 28, 2023
Fredda Jean Cordell Verner, age 78, of Belton, SC, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born February 18, 1944, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late William F. Cordell and Virginia Cordell. She was married to the late James W. Verner. She is survived by her sons, William Paul Bridges (Rochelle)of Navarre, FL, and Timothy Edward Bridges of...
Ruby Shiflett
Jan 26, 2023
Ruby Lee Cason Shiflett, age 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home. Born February 13, 1932, in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Henry Summers Cason and Macie Annie Timms Cason. She was married to Robert H. Shiflett until his death in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...
Jane Harris
Jan 26, 2023
Martha Jane Harris, age 74, of Fair Play, SC, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her home. Born August 19, 1948, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Perry William and Dorothy "Dot" Best. Jane loved Jesus and going to church when she was able to go. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed doing...
Marjorie R. Spivey
Jan 25, 2023
Marjorie R. Spivey was born on February 12, 1931, and after 91 years on this earth, she took her last breath and is now walking the streets of gold. Margie passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Marjorie R. Spivey was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter...
Evelyn M. Goers
Jan 24, 2023
Evelyn Maurine (Cletcher) Goers, 97, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Bon Secours Hospital in Greenville, SC. Born in Dixon Springs, IL, Evelyn was the third child of Eulis Cletcher and Bessie (Spivack) Cletcher. She lived and worked on a farm the early years of her life. After moving to northern Indiana as a young woman, Evelyn eventually met...
Peggy Jo Mccrory
Jan 23, 2023
Peggy Jo Johnson McCrory, age 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House. Born February 14, 1941, in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Dock Everett Johnson and Erma Lee Williams Johnson. She was married for 53 years to Farrell "Mack" Watson McCrory until his death in 2015. She was also...
Johnny T. King
Jan 23, 2023
Johnny T. King, age 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home. Born April 6, 1945, in Greensboro, GA, he was the son of the late Robin Denton Vandiver. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Pat and Sam Vandiver; and sister, Martha Vandiver. Johnny enjoyed working in his yard and gardens but his...
Brenda A. Snipes
Jan 22, 2023
Brenda Alewine Snipes, age 74, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her home. Born February 10, 1948, in, Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wesley Alewine and Hazel Brock Alewine. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Wesley Alewine. Brenda was a beloved teacher at Wright Elementary School retiring after...
Aaron 'Red' Shiflet
Jan 20, 2023
Aaron Theodore "Red" Shiflet, age 80, of Anderson, SC, dedicated husband to Christine Rosa Cobb Shiflet for 55 years, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence. Born April, 9, 1942, in Anderson Co., SC, he was the son of the late Forrest Denver Shiflet and Myrtice Lessie Saylors Shiflet. He worked for Millers Construction where he later retired....
Sheryll J. Elqadi
Jan 19, 2023
Sheryll Dianne Jewell Elqadi, age 69, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House. Born October 7, 1953, in Meridian, MS, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Jewell and Mary Louise Glisson Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hassan Elqadi. Sherry was full of life, had a fantastic...
Judy Lacey Sides
Jan 19, 2023
Judy Faye Lacey Sides, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at NHC Healthcare Anderson. Born November 2, 1942, in, Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. Lacey and Faye Nation Lacey. She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 20 years, Hugh "Tom" Thomas Wilson; and son, Gregory Scott...
Helen P. Deal
Jan 16, 2023
Helen Pauline Johnson Deal, age 97, of Anderson, SC, was called home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 16, 2023. Born November 14, 1925, in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Johnson and Lillie Mae James Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her siblings; daughter, Brenda Joyce Teague; and two grandsons, Michael...
Dennis L. Garrison
Jan 15, 2023
Dennis Lee Garrison, age 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Linley Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born August 8, 1949, in, Anderson, he was a son of the late Robert Charles Garrison and Johnnie Mae Todd Garrison. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mike, John, Nancy, and Jimmy Garrison. Dennis was a...
Peggy Giles
Jan 15, 2023
Peggy Giles, 80, of Anderson, SC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, reading and camping. She was born on December 3, 1942, in Anderson, SC to the late David Bruce and Mary Ida Bobo Bruce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Mitchell Giles, Sr. She is survived by...
Lois E. Webster
Jan 14, 2023
Lois Elouise Nolin Webster, age 84, of Anderson, SC, loving wife to the late Fredric Wade Webster, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her home. Born December 18, 1938, in Ariton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Jesse T. Nolin and Nettie Ezell Nolin. Lois proudly served her country in the United States Air Force. She enjoyed...
