Obituaries

Margaret Lee Kirby Teague, 70, of Anderson, Sc passed on Friday April 4, 2014 in Lavonia, Ga. She was the daughter of the late William and Glady’s Bradley, born on June 9, 1943 in Anderson, Sc. She was retired from Textiles and a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She is…...

Mr. James (Jim) Edward Smith, 73, died on April 2, 2014, at his Central, SC, home. He was born in Asheville, NC, on October 14, 1940, to Clara Bell Fox Smith and John William Smith, both now deceased. Jim is survived by his wife, Marion Keough Smith; their daughter, Stephanie Lani Smith, of…...

Ila Mae Powell ‘Tootsie’, 77, of Starr, SC passed away on March 30, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Columbus and Mattie Lou Hicks Gary. She was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church and the Owner/Operator of Gary’s Café. She is survived…...

Barbara Lash, 77, of 4613 Pine Lane, Anderson, SC passed away on March 29, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House. Born on September 22, 1936 in Anderson, SC; she was the daughter of the late Jahue and Julia Shaw.  She worked in retail and was a homemaker. She is survived by…...

Verlon A. Burgess, 73. of Anderson, SC passed away on March 28, 2014. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements....

Evelyn ‘Carol’ Hill, 71, formally of Anderson, SC passed away on March 27, 2014 at Cottingham Hospice House, Seneca, SC. Born in Anderson, SC to the late Louise Morgan and Jake Morgan; she was retired from textiles and also of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her sons:  Mike…...

Jay Brooks, 86, of Anderson, SC passed away on March 27, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and married to Betty Brooks for over 54 years. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his son Jay Carl Brooks; daughter Jackie Nicholson;…...

Erma Fern Deetz, 82, of Anderson, SC passed away on March 27, 2014. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements....

Dennis R Ahrendt, 50, of Iva, SC, passed away at his home on Monday, March 24, 2014. Born on July, 13, 1963, he was the son of the late William D and Charlene M Ahrendt and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda D Ahrendt,…...

James  “Buddy” Martin White, 69, of Starr, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born on August 19, 1944 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Monroe and Mary White.  He was also a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church and…...