Obituaries

Ralph Clarence Turman Jr, 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eula Turman. Ralph worked in the Granite Industry as a sandblaster, designer and engraver of tombstones.  Ralph loved the Lord and had…...

Bruce Wayne “Batman” Wheeler, 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence. Born on April 18, 1951, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Ronald Wheeler Sr. and Catherine Judson Barber. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was known…...

Carole Smith, 47, of Anderson SC, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory.   This obituary is protected against unauthorized reproduction or redistribution without the funeral home’s or family’s consent....

Virginia Annette Daritey, born in Anderson County, was the beloved daughter of Mary Ellen and Melvin Leland Daritey. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Edward “Jim Ed” Daritey. Virginia, lovingly known as “Net” to many, resided in Belton with her life partner, Lynn, and J.T. She was…...

Andrew Joseph “AJ” Maney, of Honea Path, South Carolina, passed away on May 20, 2026, just days before his 26th birthday. Andrew was born on May 29, 2000, in Galati, Romania. He was joyfully welcomed into his family through adoption—by his mother, the late Linda Maney, in 2001, and by…...

David Keith Furtick, 68, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born on May 19, 1958, in Norfolk, Va, he was the son of Artie Furtick and the late Rose Furtick. In addition to his father, David is survived by his Wife: Norma…...

Sharon Cassada, 66, of La France, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Berkley Cassada Jr. and Virginia Hazel Ruth Richey Cassada. Sharon was a U.S. Army veteran, attended Orrville United Methodist Church,…...

Linda Lillian Pollard, 79, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her residence. Born on October 26, 1946, in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Clyde Poore and Lillian Taylor Neal.  She was married to the late Larry Donald Pollard for…...

Patricia Faye Pierce, 74, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Gethsemane Baptist Temple on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2pm with Pastor Sam Duncan officiating. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements....

Albert Monroe, 90, of Iva SC, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Regency Hospital – Upstate in Anderson SC. Born on January 19, 1936, in Evarts, Kentucky, Albert was the son of the late Frank and Virginia Kirk Monroe. He deeply loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed…...