Obituaries

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…...

Billy Joe Dyar, 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2014. Born on December 2, 1933 in Hartwell, Ga, he was the son of the late Curtis and Blanche Dyar and husband to Brenda Poole Dyar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children;…...

William Harold Bridges, 84, of 3527 Keys Street, Anderson SC passed away at his home on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was predeceased by his spouse Martha Ann Crawford Bridges, and sons: Harold Gene and Donnie Wayne Bridges. He is survived by a daughter: Jackie Keldie, 9 grandchildren and numerous…...

Services will be held at 1pm Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Project 7 Church. Burial will follow at MJ Dolly Cooper Veteran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm prior to the service at the church.   The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory will be assisting the…...