Obituaries

Obituaries

Rachel Adair Runion

Rachel Adair Runion

Dec 7, 2025

Rachel Adair Runion, age 39, of Fair Play, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Born February 4, 1986, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Rev. C. Randall and Donna Runion.

Rachel is a graduate of Anderson University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2008. She loved the theater, where...

Nancy Haynie Partain

Nancy Haynie Partain

Dec 4, 2025

Nancy Haynie Partain, age 86, formerly of Starr, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Inn on Villa Lane in Napa, CA.

Born August 18, 1939, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Haynie and Inez Smith Haynie. She was married for 58 years to W. Ray Partain, Sr. until...

Ronald Edward Martin

Ronald Edward Martin

Dec 3, 2025

Ronald Martin, age 68, of Anderson, SC, formerly of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

There will be no services held.

Clifton Philip "Phil" Williams

Clifton Philip "Phil" Williams

Dec 3, 2025

Clifton Philip Williams, age 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born January 5, 1935, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Carl Williams and Eula Josephine Lyon Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Pittman and Lucene Ellis....

William Terry Mcleskey

William Terry Mcleskey

Dec 1, 2025

William Terry McLeskey, age 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

William served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Seneca Church of Christ.

Born December 19, 1948, in Riverside, CA, he was the son of the late William Vernon McLeskey and...

Martha Penninger Parks

Martha Penninger Parks

Nov 30, 2025

Martha H. Penninger Parks, 99, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home.

Born in Bowman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Daniel Harris and Martha Mildred Hall Harris. Martha married Victor C. Penninger, where they resided in Anderson, South Carolina until his death in 1979. Martha then married Gene Parks until...

Robin Mccurley

Robin Mccurley

Nov 29, 2025

Wilton Robin "Rock" McCurley of Anderson, SC passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Robin was born in Anderson, SC on July 22, 1956, to the late Gaines Inman McCurley and the late Mary Frances Burke Neal.

He spent his early years working alongside his dad learning the trade of engine...

Effie L Crowell

Effie L Crowell

Nov 28, 2025

On Friday, November 28, 2025, Effie Crowell, passed away at her home in Townville, SC with her family by her side.

She was born in Utica, MS, on March 9, 1936, to the late George W. White, Sr., and the late Lillie Lou Park White. She was married to Montie Crowell who passed away in February 2020....

Dr. Tommye Burrough Clifton

Dr. Tommye Burrough Clifton

Nov 25, 2025

Dr. Tommye Burrough Clifton, age 79, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born April 27, 1946, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Edwin Bunker and Ruth Thompson Bunker. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Bunker and John Gower, and...

Matthew "Matt" Gregory Aldrich

Matthew "Matt" Gregory Aldrich

Nov 25, 2025

Matthew Gregory Aldrich, born on April 29, 1985, in Anderson, South Carolina, left this world unexpectedly on November 25, 2025, at the age of 40.

Working in the manufacturing industry, Matt took pride in his work, demonstrating his dedication and skill in every task he undertook. His vibrant personality and cheerful nature made him a source of...

Deborah James

Deborah James

Nov 24, 2025

Deborah Delvon James, age 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born October 3, 1950, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Oquinn Otto Hart, Sr. and Milford Larose Daniel Castro. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Joe Cleveland; second husband,...

Carole Frances Cox

Carole Frances Cox

Nov 23, 2025

Ms. Carole Frances Cox, 62, of Clearwater, SC, companion of twenty-five years to Rhonda Long, entered into rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of Melvin R. and Frances Crocker Cox, Carole spent her childhood in Anderson, SC, before returning to the Aiken area. She attended the University of South Carolina at...

Mildred Stewart

Mildred Stewart

Nov 23, 2025

Emma Mildred Gurley Stewart, surrounded by family, took her last breath on earth and ran rejoicing into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

She was born on July 5, 1925, to Ola Alford Gurley. In her 100 years of life, she overcame many hardships and also experienced much joy and happiness. She was a...

Kay Gray

Kay Gray

Nov 23, 2025

Norma "Kay" Alexander Gray, of Anderson, SC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Kay was born December 13, 1940, in New Orleans, LA. Kay graduated from Fortier High School and attended Mississippi College. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Gray on June 24, 1960, and they were married for almost...

Piotr Nestertsov

Piotr Nestertsov

Nov 22, 2025

Pastor Piotr Nestertsov, 68, went home to be with the Lord, on November 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faithfulness, love, and service to God and people. Born on February 12, 1957, to Mikhael and Maria Nestertsov, Piotr grew up in a strong, faith-filled family alongside his siblings Mikhael, Vera, Nadezhda, and Lubov.

On October 15,...

Betty Jean Roland

Betty Jean Roland

Nov 22, 2025

Betty Jean Roland, age 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at TerraBella at Marchbanks.

Born August 1, 1937, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Dollie Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Olin D. Roland; brother James Smith; sister-in-law, Frances Smith; and brother-in-law,...

Ann Kohlmayer

Ann Kohlmayer

Nov 22, 2025

Ann Kohlmayer, age 94, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born March 13, 1931, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Reyda. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son Ed Michael; sister, Helen; and brother-in-law, Donald.

Ann attended NYU and...

Sybil Martin Todd

Sybil Martin Todd

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Sybil Janet Martin Todd, age 96, of Anderson South Carolina and wife of the late Jack Stewart Todd passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.

She was born in Anderson, SC, on October 24, 1929, and was one of three daughters born to the late James Rutledge Martin and Lottie Wright Martin.

Sybil retired...

Richard Oakley

Richard Oakley

Nov 20, 2025

Richard Howard Oakley, age 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home.

Born February 14, 1944, in Appleton, WI, he was the son of the late Arthur Herman Oakley and Doris Kobs Oakley. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carol Ann Oakley; and sister, Sharon...

Delma Shaw

Delma Shaw

Nov 19, 2025

Delma Louise Nixon Shaw, age 92, of Starr, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born September 12, 1933, in Anderson County, SC, she was the only child of the late R.C. Nixon and Nell Stuart Nixon. She was married for 67 years to Edward Lee Shaw until his death in 2019....

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