Obituaries

Janet Leigh Fields, 64, originally of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022. Born in Anderson, SC, on August 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Parniece Sherman. Janet is survived by her Children: Crystal Powell (William) and Joey Fields; Brothers: Charlie Harris and Jeff McCollum;…...

Gerald H. Banister, 92, of Starr SC, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Richard Campbell Veterans Home. Born on December 22, 1929, in Belton, SC, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Ellen Hand Banister and the husband of 71 years to Carolyn S. Banister. Gerald…...

Wade Samuel Blume, 93, of Starr, SC, passed away on Tuesday February 8, 2022, at his home. Born on November 7, 1928, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late George Blume and Gertrude Blume Fisher. Wade was retired from Owens Corning, where he worked for over 30…...

Michael “Pearoonie” Doyle Christian, 61, of Anderson SC, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born on August 31, 1960, in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Carris Christian and Emma Chatham Christian. Mike attended McDuffie High School in Anderson and worked for many years as an…...

Donald Reid Elrod “Hillbilly” Hillbilly entered into his eternal home after a heroic fight. He was born and raised in LaFrance SC and later moved to Branchville SC where he called home for the last 25 years. He was a Millwright by trade and his favorite things included cooking to…...

Mathilda Johnson, 54, of Anderson SC passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements....

Arvetta Baskin Powell, 86, of Anderson, SC passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Iva, SC on March 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Willie Pat and Zelma Dickerson Baskin and was married to her husband of over 46 years, the…...

Roy ‘Wolf’ Edward Lawrence, 61, of Williamston, SC passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his residence. Born in Palm Beach, FL on October 4, 1960; he was the son of the late Troy Lawrence, Sr. and Shirley Emma Moore. Wolf was an aging juvenile, it was his way…...

Barbara Ann Gibbs, 76 of Westminster, SC but formally of Anderson SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her residence. Born on July 27, 1945, in Oconee SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie Mae Morgan Holbrook, she was the wife of 50 years…...

William David Merck, 69, of Williamston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Born on June 8, 1952, in Pickens, SC, he was the son of the late Floyd Junior Merck and Essie Devolia Riddle. David is survived by his Fiancé: Teresa Mills; his Daughter at heart: Kim Crowley…...