Obituaries

Martha Faye Owen, 83, of Williamston SC, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, on March 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William Kirtsey and Bessie Heaton Bryant, and the wife to the late Wayne Owen. Martha was a wonderful Christian mother and…...

Max Findley Bowen, Jr. 65, of Bowen Farms, Starr, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Born on October 23, 1960 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Max F. Bowen Sr. and Edna Dawn Bowen. Findley loved the…...

James Richard Hilley, Jr., known as ‘Junior’, 64, of Starr, SC, went to walk with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2026 after a battle with a longtime illness. Junior was known by his strong opinions.  He was always right, never wrong, and he let you know it.  He never…...

Robert A. Price, ‘Pepaw’, 93, of Starr, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mize, GA on June 22, 1932; he was the son of the late Rothell and Nancy Dickson Price.  He was a loving husband of 54 years to…...

Ranny Lamar Sheriff, 73, of Iva SC, formally of Belton SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. Born on June 13, 1952, in Belton SC, he was the son of the late Ernest and Adell Jackson Sheriff. Ranny was an avid Clemson…...

Walter Conway Elledge, 79, of Ware Shoals, was called home on February 23, 2026 at McCormick Post-Acute after an extended illness. Strong as an oak, Walter lived a colorful, adventurous life. An Army veteran, Walter completed basic training at Fort Jackson and spent time in El Paso, TX before receiving…...

Randi Rae Baker, 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born on December 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Myrtle Ryerson. She is survived is by her Sons: Ryan and Trevor Kerr; Brother: Ridge Ryerson; and Grandchildren: Summer and David Kerr.…...

Doug Williams, 78, of Iva, SC, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House.  Born in Calhoun Falls, SC on September 6, 1948; he was the son of the late Clifford and Maggie Worley Williams and married to Betty Jean Williams for over 44 years.   Doug…...

Elton Dale Herndon “Shorty”, 63, of Iva SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Fl, on November 28, 1962, he was the son of the late James Shelly “Dinky” Herndon and the late Betty Faye Thomas. He was an avid carpenter and owner of Ty’s Roofing…...

Danny R. Wooten, “Hoss”, 76, of Anderson SC, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence. Danny was born in Anderson, SC on September 13, 1949, to the late Samuel and Clattie Hall Wooten. He retired as a meat cutter and was the final owner of Yons Food…...