Obituaries

Ruby Ellis Cox Hilley, 98, of Anderson, SC, passed away at home on Wednesday July 9, 2014, her son was with her. She was the widow of the late Roy Hilley and a longtime member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hilley is survived by her son: Thomas Hilley;…...

Randy Dale Vickery, 51, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Hoyt T. and Connie Sue Holmes Vickery.  He was an electrician having worked for Duke Power and Electrolux. He is survived by his sons:  Tyler and Hunter…...

Martin R. Ash, 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at his home. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy H. and Adair Pyatt Ash and husband to Janice Avadeen Ash. Mr. Ash was retired from the United Methodist Church as…...

Brenda Jones Tiller, 67, of Starr, SC passed away on July 6, 2014. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory, South Chapel, will be assisting the family with arrangements....

Joan Dixon Doker, 78, of Iva, SC, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center.   She was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church and member of the Order of Eastern Star – John Francis Gray #219. She was a very special lady that loved…...

Charles ‘Sonny Boy’ Kay, 90, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his residence. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was married to the late Lillie Mae Kay. Sonny Boy was a member of First Assembly of God, Honea Path,…...

Willie Joe Hinton, Jr., ‘Joey’, of Ware Shoals, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He is survived by his father Willie Joe Hinton, Sr.; son Willie Joe Hinton, III; daughter Tabitha Hinton; brother Stanley Hinton; sisters:  Teresa Davis and Kellie Hinton; and 2 grandchildren:  Mariah and Aliyah. He…...

Lance Edward Punch, 49, of Anderson, SC, passed away on July 1, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC on November 20, 1964; he was the son of Linda Porsey. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons:  Eric Bryant and Lance T. Punch; and daughters:  Jennifer Bailey and…...

Earl McAlister, 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday June 30, 2014. He was the son of the late Frank McAlister and Addie Young McAlister, attended Gethsemane Baptist Temple and was retired from Michelin. He is survived by his son: Danny McAlister, Daughters; Allyson Morris (Tom) and Cissy Fleming…...

Janice Brooks Vassar, 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2014. She was a member of Garner Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her son: Danny McAlister; Daughters: Allyson Morris (Tom), Cissy Fleming (Paul), Billie Jan White (Nelson) and Jenefer Beatty (David); sister: Carol Powell; as…...