Obituaries

Obituaries

Larry Swain

Larry Swain

Apr 20, 2026

Lawrence Milford Swain, age 77, of Townville, SC, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born August 6, 1948, in Wadsworth, OH, he was the son of the late Milford Otto Swain and Joan Florence Lundquest Swain. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dan Genet.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and...

Jesse Randolph Hawkins Jr.

Jesse Randolph Hawkins Jr.

Apr 19, 2026

Jesse Randolph Hawkins, Jr. age 82, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at home.



Born August 27, 1943, in Ahokie, NC, he was the son of the late Jesse Randolph Hawkins, Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth Congleton Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Hawkins.



Jesse was a veteran of the...

Harry Lee Hardegree

Harry Lee Hardegree

Apr 18, 2026

Harry Lee Hardegree, 75, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Anderson, South Carolina.

Born on November 21, 1950, in Washington, D.C., Harry was the son of the late Lester, Sr. and Dorothy Lee East Hardegree of Albany, Georgia. From his teenage years onward, he proudly claimed Albany as his hometown, forming lifelong connections within that community.

Harry was a graduate of...

Dorothy Jean Bowen

Dorothy Jean Bowen

Apr 18, 2026

Dorothy "Dot" Bowen, widow of Ralph E. Bowen, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Iva Post Acute Nursing Home.

Born October 23, 1929, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late James "Doc" Buford Poore and Thelma Davis Poore. In addition to her loving parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Holmes.

She...

Christopher Tapia

Christopher Tapia

Apr 13, 2026

Christopher Rodrigo Perez Tapia, 14-month-old son of Delfino Perez Huizache and Olivia Tapia Benitez of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

He was born on February 8, 2025, in Greenville, SC, and was the light of their lives. He was a true child of the outdoors. He had a natural curiosity for the world around him and a...

Jeri Sellers

Jeri Sellers

Apr 13, 2026

Jeri Sellers, affectionately known by her family as "Mimi," 95, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Born September 27, 1930, Jeri found her greatest happiness in the company of her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of 75 years to her husband, the late JR Sellers.

A lifelong supporter of Clemson she enjoyed Saturdays in the...

Cynthia Campbell

Cynthia Campbell

Apr 13, 2026

Cynthia Elizabeth Vivian Campbell, 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House with her family by her side.

Born October 25, 1942, in Madison, WI, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Everett Vivian and Allene Sharpe Vivian. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany "Nikki" Campbell; sister, Sydney...

Frances Anderson Thompson

Frances Anderson Thompson

Apr 12, 2026

Frances Anderson Thompson, age 99, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.



Born February 19, 1927, in Anderson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late G. Ross Anderson, Sr. and Eva Mae Pooler Anderson.



She married Dalton Thompson of Anderson in 1947 and they relocated to Washington, DC soon after. Frances was dedicated to taking care...

Bobbie "Sue" Phillips

Bobbie "Sue" Phillips

Apr 12, 2026

Bobbie Sue Hawkins Phillips, age 95, of Pendleton, SC, passed from this life into her eternal home with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Sue was the wife of Leland A. Phillips with whom she shared 73 wonderful years of marriage. Surviving in addition to her husband are son, Rick Phillips and wife Beth of Greenville and daughter Kathy Fletcher...

Pamela Duca-Buice

Pamela Duca-Buice

Apr 11, 2026

Pamela Duca-Buice, known affectionately as “PJ” in the south, age 68, of Camden, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born May 3, 1957, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Rita Kehoe Duca and the late Frank Duca. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Tom LaDuca.

A devoted Navy wife for 24...

Helen Rapella

Helen Rapella

Apr 10, 2026

Sarah Helen Rapella, age 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, after a long battle with dementia.

Born December 4, 1935, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Claudia Bowen. She was married for 29 years to James “Jim” Rapella until his death in 2016. She was also preceded in death by...

Helen Bannister

Helen Bannister

Apr 9, 2026

Helen Lou Phillips Bannister, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.



Born December 23, 1941, in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harold Lamar Phillips and Essie Lou Gunnels Phillips. She was married for 64 years to her beloved husband, Dr. Wendell Ray Bannister until...

Ernest Lyle Locke

Ernest Lyle Locke

Apr 5, 2026

Ernest Lyle Locke of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.



Born June 7, 1951, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he was the son of Nancy Gaston Locke and William Calhoun Locke, and the second of seven children.



Ernest graduated from Rock Hill High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Ruth "Nana" Wardlaw

Ruth "Nana" Wardlaw

Apr 4, 2026

Dorothy Ruth Toney Wardlaw, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Born September 16, 1942, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Toney and Amber Lee Goodwin Toney. She was married for 53 years to Ray Donald Wardlaw, Sr. until his death in 2013. She was also preceded in death by a...

Pat Alexander

Pat Alexander

Apr 4, 2026

Carolyn Patricia Alexander, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home.

Born September 12, 1945, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Durell Watt and Elander Dodd Watt. She was married to Lamar Winford Alexander until his death in 2023. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Henry...

Scott Parent

Scott Parent

Apr 3, 2026

Charles Scott Parent, age 83, of Oscoda, MI, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI passed away suddenly on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 5, 1942, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Charles Edson and Mary Jane (Young) Parent. Scott graduated from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1960 and went on...

Maria Cromer

Maria Cromer

Apr 1, 2026

Maria Cromer, age 56, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by love. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Maria spent her life rooted in the friends she loved, building deep and lasting friendships with everyone fortunate enough to know her.She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Ruth Kirby, and her father, Theodore James...

Christy Zarcone

Christy Zarcone

Mar 31, 2026

Christy Marie Dreier Zarcone, age 51, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 21, 1974, in White Plains, NY, she was a daughter of the late John Dreier and Maryann Passaro Dreier.

Christy enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, riding in the convertible, shopping with her daughter, going to Detroit Lions games with her son,...

Dorothy Brumfield

Dorothy Brumfield

Mar 31, 2026

Dorothy Pippin Brumfield, age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home.



Born March 7, 1933, in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Doris Pippin. She was married to Harold Gene Brumfield until his death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Keith Pippin.



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Tom Fromknecht

Tom Fromknecht

Mar 30, 2026

Charles Thomas (Tom) Fromknecht, age 89, of Anderson, SC, entered his Heavenly home Monday, March 30, 2026.

Born April 9, 1936, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Walter George Fromknecht and Helen Schendler Fromknecht. Tom was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Kappes Fromknecht; a daughter, Sharon Ann Childs; and sister, Audrey Kellogg.

Tom...

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