Obituaries

Mildred N. Craft, 67, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Heritage Heathcare of Toccoa, GA. Born in Anderson, SC, she was married to the late Alton Craft and also predeceased by a sister. She is survived by her children:  Leroy Roberts, Jr. and Alesia Vanskiver;…...

Charles D. Whitlow – aka Sonny, Bubba, Slim, Bird Man – 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015. Charles was born in Memphis, TN on July 19, 1939 to the late Charles F. Whitlow and Elnora Grainger. Charles loved fishing and will be telling tall tales…...

William ‘Bill’ R. Ducworth, Jr., husband of Sarah Ducworth, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the age of 90, He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his 4 children:  Russell Ducworth, Elizabeth Entrekin,…...

Thomas “Lamar” Smith, 51, of 405 Williford Rd Starr, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC on November 28, 1963, he was the son of Lonnie Thomas and Shelba Jean Smith, he was also the spouse of Toni Annette Smith. He is survived…...

Bobby Hugh “Pop” Matthews, 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home. Born on August 29, 1940 in Washington, Ga, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Matthews and husband to Cornelia Matthews. In addition to his wife, he is survived…...

Janet Adams Walden, 60, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. Born in Anderson, SC, on May 11, 1955; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Adams.  She was a member of Landmark Freewill Baptist. She is survived by her husband Ricky Gilreath; a…...

Tommy Bright, 54, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. A memorial service was held on Sunday, September 6, 2015. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory, South Chapel, is assisting with arrangements....

Patricia “Pat” James Bouknight, 69, of Starr SC passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born in Oconee SC, on May 20, 1946, she was the daughter of Hazel D. Davis and the late Wallace R. James and the spouse to Smith Bouknight. She grew up in Greenville, SC. She…...

Terry Wayne Gilreath, 54, of Anderson, SC, passed away September 2, 2015 at Anmed Health. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Ray and Frankie Kay Gilreath. He was an employee of Anderson County and had a warm sense of humor. He is survived by…...

Joe “Papa Joe” Foster, 77, of Anderson, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, SC to the late Carl and Lillian Coker Foster he was the spouse to Syble Greene Foster, a charter member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple and retired from BASF.…...