Life Tributes
William Carr Blackburn, Jr.
August 11, 2022
William Carr Blackburn, Jr., 84, husband of Rachel Manley Blackburn, passed away on August 11, 2022. Born November 11, 1937, in Lancaster, SC, he was a son of the late William Carr and Hazelene Staton Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn was in retail clothing sales.
Susan Alta Doak
August 11, 2022
Susan Alta ‘Sue’ Doak, widow of Lt Col. Larry A. Doak (ret USAF), passed away August 11, 2022. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Doak was a daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Shirley Hayman Kastel. Sue owned a crafting business for 50 years, and was of the Jewish faith. Surviving are two children, Angela Bakos (John), and Samantha Doak; six...
Angelo Varsallona
August 10, 2022
Angelo Louis Varsallona, 83, of Anderson, passed away on August 10, 2022. Born in Santa Barbara, CA. he was the son of Albert Varsallona and Lila Woodruff. Survivors include his daughter, Laura Varsallona. Angelo enjoyed fishing, boating, trains, and living the simple life. At this time no service arrangements to announce.
Gary Lyle Williams
August 10, 2022
Gary Lyle Williams, 67, beloved husband of Diane Lyn Williams, passed away on August 10, 2022. Mr. Williams was born August 4, 1955, in Washington, DC, a son of Elmer Leigh and Virginia Emily Labeau Williams. He was an aircraft mechanic.
Harold Eugene Holloway
August 10, 2022
Harold Holloway was born on March 19, 1941, in Ash County, NC. He was the youngest of three children born to Ida Holloway and George Nesbitt. He grew up in Wilkes County, Wilkesboro, NC. His grandparents were Lula Banks and George Holloway of West Jefferson, NC. His siblings: Georgia and Raymond both preceded him in death. Harold worked in maintenance...
Christine Louise Bell
August 10, 2022
Christine Louise Bell, 70, of Greenville SC, passed away on August 10, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sally Hugya, born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on July 3, 1952. Christine is survived by her husband Stephen Bell; daughter Shelly Venable; son Anthony Venable; brother Danny Hugya; sister Betty Hogan; uncle John Hugya; grandchildren: Steven James,...
James Channing Banks-White
August 10, 2022
James Channing Banks-White, 36, of 1417 Woodlawn Rd, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Self Regional. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the Tammy Banks(Shane Lawson) and Dennis White(Angie). In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother Hayden Davis. James was preceded in death by his Grandparents James and Linda Banks, Roland and Katherine...
Willie "Bill" Holmes
August 9, 2022
Willie “Bill” Holmes passed away in Spartanburg, SC in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Rebecca Sumner; his son Wayne Holmes; a handful of grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friends. Willie was a character – a true larger than life personality. He was as kind-hearted as a man could be. He...
Jason Randall Mauldin
August 9, 2022
Jason Randall Mauldin, 38, of Westminster, SC, passed away August 9, 2022. Born in Anderson, Mr. Mauldin was a son of Randall Eugene and Rhonda Fowler Mauldin. He was a certified welder. No services are planned.
Bonner Gentry Brown
August 8, 2022
Bonner Gentry Brown,66 passed away Monday, August 8th, 2022 at ANMED Hospital. Born in Anderson, SC he was the son of the late Bonner B Brown and Josephine Gentry Brown. He is survived by his mother Josephine Brown, his wife Stacey Brown, His Daughter Megan Bridges (Adam) his son Christopher Brown (Michelle) two granddaughters, Addie Bridges and Avery Bridges. Step-children...
Nancy Ann Guarniere
August 8, 2022
Nancy Ann Guaniere, 79, beloved wife of Richard Guarniere, passed away August 8, 2022. Nancy was born on April 11, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI. No services are planned.
Lawrence Earl Golightly
August 7, 2022
Lawrence Earl Golightly, 76, of Greer, passed away August 7, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Greenville, a son of the late Lawrence Earl and Grace Golightly. Mr. Golightly spent his career as a carpenter. Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Mccleer; and son, Clay Golightly.
Charles "Drew" Andrew Wood
August 6, 2022
Charles “Drew” Andrew Wood, 65, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. A native of Oconee, he was the son of the late Julian and Lillian Nix Wood. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during Operation Desert Storm, was deployed to Panama, and was retired from the Army Reserves. He also retired from the Cushman...
Rebecca Powers
August 6, 2022
Rebecca Ann Powers, 46, of Greenville, SC, passed away on August 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Robert Knight and Amy Knight, born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 9, 1975. Rebecca is survived by her children: Joshua Brown, Bailey Brown, and Hannah Hotalen; and siblings Tracy Knight, Lisa Knight, and Shane Knight. She will be dearly missed by the...
Mildred Noah Cossey
August 5, 2022
Mildred Noah Cossey, 86, of Cross Hill, passed away August 5, 2022. Born on May 12, 1936 in Louisville, TN, she was the daughter of Pete Burdette and Mildred Louise Noah. Mrs. Cossey was an executive secretary in banking.
Johnny Ray Millwood
August 5, 2022
Gone Fishing I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole. Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don’t worry, or feel sad for me, I’m fishin’ with the Master...
Shannon Seigler
August 5, 2022
Shannon Sigler, 59, of Central, SC, passed away on August 5, 2022. She was the daughter of Ronald Stephen Seigler and Barbara Ann Maddox, born in Anderson, SC. on July 1, 1966. She is survived by her siblings Stephen Seigler, Yonna Arledge, and Donna Lawson. Shannon served proudly in the United States Air Force. After serving she was a self-employed...
Kathleen Denise McCarthy
August 5, 2022
Kathleen Denise McCarthy, 51, of Pelzer, passed away August 5, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1971 in Hartford, CT, a daughter of Charles Clark and Beverly Joyce Chance McCarthy.
Everett Lane Thomas Jr.
August 5, 2022
Everett Lane Thomas, Jr., COL USAF (Ret), PhD. died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Everett (Ev) was born on October 20, 1930 in Drumright, Oklahoma to Beulah Vinson and Everett Lane Thomas. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughters, Susan (Jose) Sol, Sarah (Phil) Maiberger, and his son Reid Thomas. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ed (Naine) Sol, Alex...
Connie Rebecca Fortenberry Hewitt
August 5, 2022
Connie Rebecca Fortenberry Hewitt, of Duncan, SC, 52, passed on August 5, 2022. She was the daughter of Michael George Fortenberry and Patsy Rebecca Brock, born in Spartanburg, SC, on June 6, 1970. Connie is survived by her husband Carl "Sammy" Samuel Hewitt Jr.; children: Rebecca Hewitt Waldrop, Carl Samuel Hewitt III, and Jessica Hewitt Ford; siblings: Tina Gillespie, Crystal...