Obituaries

Charles “Ray” Todd, 69, of Abbeville SC, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence. Born on April 28, 1954, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late William Henry Todd and Susie Jane Woodruff Todd. He was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. Ray…...

Robert Chambers, age 83, of Anderson SC, passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023 at Hospice of the Upstate. Born March 22, 1940, in York VA, he was the son of Leola Ruth Chambers. Robert was retired from Chambers Trucking and was a member of Cannon Baptist Church. He is…...

Patsy Ridgeway Putnam, 68, of Belton, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House. Born on July 13, 1954, in Belton, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Frances Turpin Jones. She was married to the late Conrad N. Putnam.  Patsy was…...

Gedra M. Rainwater, 94, of Starr, SC, passed away on July 6, 2023. Born on June 3, 1929, in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mila Carroll and was married for over 72 years to her late husband, Claude Rainwater. She is survived by her…...

Terry S. Knecht, 58, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Born on December 20, 1958, he was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He is survived by his children:  Stacey Knecht and wife Tonia, Stephen Knecht and wife Kerry, and Samantha Knecht; and 9 grandchildren.…...

Patricia Ann Barthelmes, 63, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements....

Elaine Pepper Simpson, 77, of Iva, SC passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born on June 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dena Gardner Pepper. She is survived by her sisters: Evelyn Miller, Beverley Pepper and Paula Knight. In addition to her parents, she…...

Rita Smith Rimmer, 78, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at AnMed Health Medical Center of heart failure. She is now with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Born in Anderson, SC, on September 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Dawson and Annie…...

Richard D. Crumley, 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Commerce, GA on October 10, 1937; he was the son of the late General Meredith and Willie Walker Crumley.  Richard was saved and baptized at the ‘House of Prayer’ and…...

James A Charping, 60, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel....