Obituaries

John James Aiken, 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 at his home. Born on September 29, 1932 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Thelma Snipes Aiken. He was also a US Army Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.…...

Freddie Reid, 50, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday May 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband: Bobby Reid; Sons: Christopher Deitch and Bray Reid; one sister; four brothers; and grandchildren: Amelia, Carter and Miranda. A memorial service will be held at 6p.m. on Monday May 12, 2014…...

Thomas Janke Jr, 76, of 258 Shiflet Rd, Anderson, SC passed away on May 6, 2014, at his home. Born on January 17, 1938 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Thomas A Janke, Sr. and Eleanora Labrano Janke, and married to the late Evelyn Brenda Janke.…...

Gary Leo Parham, 45, of Starr, SC, passed away on May 6, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Olin Parham Sr. and Marlene English and husband to Diana “Dixie” Parham. He was also an employee of the Milliken Plant in Pendleton, SC. In addition…...

Jean Moore, 82, of Fairplay, SC, passed away on May 5, 2014. She is survived by her daughters: Sandra Moyer and husband Don, Cindy Lewis and husband Ken, and Debra Bauer; Son: Martin Baker; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her…...

William Earl Wooten, 67, of 101 Jones Cir, Iva, SC 29655, passed away on Saturday May 3, 2014 at his home. Born in Anderson on November 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Sam and Clattie Wooten, a US Army Veteran and a dedicated and loving father and…...

Shelia Ray McKee, 51, of Anderson, SC, won her battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born on May 28, 1962 in Jacksonville, Fl, she was the daughter of the late William Carl Ray and Edith Ann Rogers. She is survived by her Step-father;…...

Cathy A. Leonard, 60, of Anderson, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was the daughter of Marge and the late Richard Asmussen; a patient advocate at AnMed Health, a member of New Spring Church and served on The Care Team. In addition to her mother…...

Edwin “Ted” Martin, 66, of Anderson SC passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 while resting peacefully at his home. Formerly of Miami, FL, he was a Master Carpenter and, an avid UM Hurricane fan. He is survived by his wife:  Shirley Martin, daughter:  Stacey Frank and her husband Gene; grandchildren:  Tyler, Shawn and…...

Fred Oliver Burgess, 86. Of 607 Greenview Dr. Anderson, SC went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2014 at Hospice of the Upstate. Born on April 7, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Rossie Amanda Simpson Burgess. Mr. Burgess would tell his greatest achievement…...