Obituaries

James Calvin Sanford 60, passed away on October 25, 2014.      Condolences may be left at www.sosebeemortuary.com. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory, South Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements....

Donnie Mack Whitlock, 63, passed away on October 25, 2014 at Augusta Georgia Burn Center. Born in Anderson, SC on January 28, 1951, he was the son of Rudolph and Ethelene Laura Mae Black Whitlock. He was a Master Electrician. He is survived by a son Travis Lee Whitlock, a…...

Cathy Marie Jordan, 57, of 4215 Airline Rd, passed away at her home on October 24, 2014. Born on April 1, 1957 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Ada Virginia Nichols and the late Delbert Nichols. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son: Tracy…...

Our mother, Blanche Byrum Koke, was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Thursday, October 23, 2014 beside her husband of 27 years, William Henry Koke. It was a private graveside service attended by family and close friends with Reverend Daniel Nash officiating. Born in Hart County, Georgia…...

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…...