Obituaries

Livia Ann Evans Branyon, 62, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of L.B. “Lucky” Evans, Stepmother Bonnie Evans and the late Lequitta Doris Evans. She was also a member of Homeland Park Baptist…...

James A. Saxon, 77 of Anderson SC, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born on February 18, 1938, he was the husband of Etrulia Saxon and widower of the late Linda Saxon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Aron Saxon and Trudy Saxon; step-children:…...

Katherine Pearl “Kay” Nichols, 72, of Starr, SC passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Hospice of the Upstate. She was born on July 12, 1943 in Bayard, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Carl E. Williams Sr and the late Nelda R. Williams. She was…...

Margaret Ellen Vaughn Yates, 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Born on August 5, 1927 in Anderson, SC, she was married to Garrett E. Yates. She is survived by her children:  Judy Sebesta (Fred) and Gerry Yates (Betty); 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great…...

John Cann, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.       Arrangements are private. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sosebeemortuary.com Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family....

Glenda Kirkland, 69, of Anderson, SC, passed away on January 27, 2016 at her residence. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy ‘Dot’ Bryson and was retired from Ryan’s after 33 years. She is survived by her daughter Kelley Kirkland Cournoyer (Michael); brothers: Tony Bryson…...

Jerry Scala, 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served during WWII in the Pacific on the USS Algol. After serving in WWII, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Philadelphia…...

Delbert Pressley, 71, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday January 28, 2016.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel....

Betty J. Burgess, 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born on March 22, 1938, she was the wife to the late John M. Burgess. She is survived by her Son: Jimmy Burgess and his wife Deidre S., Grandchildren: Andrea Burgess…...

Margaret Gale Campbell, 60, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, on December 9, 1955; she was the daughter of the late Richard and Frances Campbell.  She was an avid Gamecock fan and employed with Austin’s Hot Dogs…...