Obituaries

Maureen Nix, 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in England she was the daughter of the late Edward and Natalie Davies.  She was a loving housewife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Donnie E. Nix; sons: …...

Lois Virginia Gambrell Ellison, 87, of Honea Path, SC passed away on April 24, 2015 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joe Alexander and Nora Smith Gambrell and was married to the late Edwin Van Ellison, Sr.  She was retired…...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Andrew Simpson, 47, of Anderson, SC passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in the Philippines on January 17, 1968, he was the son of Robert and Victoriana Simpson. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by fiancé: Michelle Russell; daughters: Jessica…...

Billy Ray Waters, 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Born in Spartanburg SC, he was the son of the late Boyce L. and Dorthula Porter Waters.  He was a professional photographer, attended NY School of Photography, retired from Orian Rugs in Anderson and was a…...

Bessie L. Wright, 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple. She is survived by her husband: Walter Wright; daughters:  Robbie Mundy, Reba Savage, and Cyndie Creasman; sister: Peg Dunn; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She…...

Shirley Jean (Welborn) Harrity was born on October 5, 1935 in Anderson, South Carolina and passed away April 27, 2015 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Shirley grew up in Anderson, South Carolina with her parents, Curtis and Louise Welborn, three brothers (Marrell, Melzer, Delbert) and a sister (Constance Vaughn).  She worked…...

Jerry Lee Bean, 77, husband of Janice Bean, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born, December 14, 1937 in High Point, N.C. He was the son of the late Arthur and Annie Bean of High Point, N.C. He is survived by his son: Gary Bean and…...

Linda Ann Hanvey, 71, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1943 in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Walter and Claudine Howell. She is survived by her husband Albert Hanvey; son Randy Hanvey (Pam);…...

Annie Bell Fisher Barksdale, 103, of Anderson, SC, passed away on March 24, 2015. She was born in Hall County, GA to the late James Reese and Leila Mangum Campbell; and twice widowed to the late Cecil F. Fisher and Cecil Barksdale.  She was of the Baptist faith. She is…...

Kimberly Diane Hurt, 44, Anderson, SC passed away on March 25, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC on March 28, 1970; she was the daughter of Hubert Lamar and Gloria Maxine McLane.  She was a phlebotomist for Family Medicine, LabCorp, and the Cancer Clinic of Anderson.  She won a trophy in…...