Obituaries

William Tony Nixon, 55, of Anderson, SC passed away on October 19, 2014. He predeceased by his father Harrison Nixon and brother Joe Nixon. He is survived by his mother Evelyn Nixon and his siblings: Rondal, Janice, Teresa, and Tammy. Downtown Chapel services will be held at 2pm on Friday,…...

Bobby Marion Brown, 67, who was a life long resident of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Fannie H. Brown and Ralph L. Brown. He is survived by a sister; Jane B. Stovall, and grandson; Wesley…...

Jackie C. Smith, 70 of Anderson, SC, peacefully entered his Heavenly home the morning of Sunday September 21, 2014 with his family at his bedside. He faced death, just as he lived his life, with encouraging words for others and a gentle spirit. Born on November 14, 1943 in Anderson,…...

John Matthew Cooley, Jr., 69, of Williamston, SC passed away on September 24, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late John M. Cooley Sr. and Sara Lollis Cooley.  He retired from furniture sales after 50 years of service and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist…...

Jimmy R. Whitaker, Sr., 69, of Anderson, SC passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Born on October 19, 1944 to the late S.A. and Dollie Whitaker. He was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church and worked at McLee’s Garage with over 29 years of service. He is survived…...

Kristyn Nichole Smith, 21, of Pelzer, SC passed away on September 26, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC on July 10, 1993; she was the daughter of Thomas Dewey Smith and Daphne Denise Garner.  She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple. In addition to her father and mother; she is…...

Brian Tillman Evatt, 42, of Starr, SC passed away on September 28, 2014. He was the son of William Samuel Evatt, formally of Seneca and Brenda Higgins of Anderson, and father to Abby Evatt of the home. The family will hold a memorial service in his memory at 1pm on…...

Frances Conklin. 96, of Anderson, SC passed away on September 30, 2014 at Ellenburg Nursing Center. Services will be announced. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory, South Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements....

Virginia P. Elrod, 74, of Anderson, SC passed away on October 1, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC on March 18, 1940; she was the daughter of Judge Leland and Willie Mae Pruitt.  She was married to the late Jerry K. Elrod, Sr. She is survived by her sons:  Randy Pruitt,…...

Al Osborne, 55, of 1087 Cartee Rd, Anderson, SC passed away at his home on October 5, 2014. He was the son of the late Boyce and Shelby Jean Cheek Osborne and married to Sandra Yates.  He was well known and a loved member of the Wild Hog Community. In…...