Obituaries

Feb 16, 2026

Walter Randolph Robertson, age 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born June 15, 1947, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Walter H. Robertson and Mildred Lee Langston Robertson.

Randy served in the United States Air Force as an air traffic controller during...

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph "Joe" King Scott, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born August 19, 1941, in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Fred A. Scott and Rachel D. Scott. He is survived by his twin brother, Robert "Bob" Scott of Anderson, SC. He...

Feb 11, 2026

Kenneth R. Gunnin, "Ken" of Anderson, SC passed away peacefully in his sleep with his daughter by his side, at the Rainey Hospice House of the Upstate Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Clinton Gunnin "Charlie" and Sybil Spears Gunnin of Anderson, his brother Charles Clinton Gunnin Jr. "Chuck"...

Feb 11, 2026

John Robert Simpson, born on May 30, 1998, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 27. A resident of Piedmont, South Carolina, John was a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend.

John Robert loved the people in his circle fiercely - his family, his girlfriend, Ariana Bulkley, and his friends from all seasons -...

Feb 11, 2026

Harold Haynie Simpson, age 85, husband for 67 years to Dot Davis Simpson, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 3, 1940, in Donalds, SC, he was the son of the late Bill and Ellie Simpson.

He was retired from Peerless Plant. He was a...

Feb 9, 2026

Causbie "Ellen" Clagg of Milton WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2026.

Ellen was born on September 25, 1936 in Myra, WV to Marion Ulysses Holley and Lola Mae Rayburn Holley and she was one of ten children.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Feb 6, 2026

Lita Cromer, age 72, of Pelzer, SC, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Born December 20, 1953, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Ethan "T.E." Cromer and Loy Watt Cromer.

Kitty was highly creative, wrote poetry, and had a love of music and dance. She...

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...