Obituaries

Shirley N. Pearson, 73 of Anderson, SC, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Born in Cross Anchor, SC, on December 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Annie “Merle” Scott and the wife to the late Jerry Pearson. She worked for many years at…...

Judy A. Culbertson, 76, of Anderson SC, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at her residence. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Bauch and Ruth Curran, and the spouse to Billy Culbertson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons:…...

Laura Belle Hayes, 86 of Anderson SC, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Born in Belton SC, on December 7, 1929, she was the wife to the late Horace Hayes. She is survived by 2 sons, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Condolences may be offered to the…...

Bobby C. Ramsey, 72, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at his residence. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Frances Bolman Ramsey and the late Carlton Ramsey and husband to the late Frances Shead Ramsey. He was retired from Electrolux and was a…...

Mary Ann Bridges Moore, 83, of Anderson SC, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born in Anderson SC, on March 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Enoree Bridges. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Werts, Everette Moore Jr, Diane Fowler, and Rita Garner;…...

Elmer Elrod Jr “Sam,” 70, of Iva, SC, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2015 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born on October 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Nellie and Elmer Elrod Sr and husband to Freddie Elrod. In addition to his wife, he is survived…...

Matt Bridges, 24, of Pelzer, SC died peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was the son of Jeremy and Christy Miller Bridges. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter: Ava Bridges; brother: Beau Bridges; sister: Heather Bridges; grandmothers: Vickie Bridges Miles and…...

Calvin Morris Burden, 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC, on January 12, 1930, he was the son of the late Joe Burden and Elsie Gossett.  He retired from Textiles and served 2 years in the US Army. He is survived by…...

Kenneth D Burdette, 54, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC he was the son of the late Alan and Grace Brock Burdette, and the spouse to the late Barbara Jones Burdette. He is survived by brother: Thomas Burdette (Michelle); and sisters: Barbara…...

Mary Anna Ellison, 99, of Anderson, SC passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at National Health Care. Born in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Miles and Polly Bruce Ellison. She was retired from Sullivan Hardware and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Anderson,…...