Obituaries

Matthew Swaney, infant 2 months, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on January 6, 2026, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Hank Swaney and Shalynne Strickland. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Brother: Roman Paul, Grandparents: Vicky Bagwell,…...

Ellen Lewis Chapman, 86,of Anderson, SC, passed away on March 8, 2026. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family....

Gerald Eugene Bannister, 66, of Belton, SC, passed away on March 10, 2026. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family....

Allen Ray Shaver, 71, of Starr, SC, passed away on March 9, 2026. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family....

Jenny Smith, 77, of Iva, SC, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born in Anderson, SC on January 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Azery Bill Wilson and Alma Lee Duckett. Private services will be held at South Lawn Memorial Gardens, Starr, SC. …...

Tony Byrum, Jr., 56, of Iva, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House. No services are planned at this time. Donations may be made through this link in support of the family. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements....

Christopher H. Smith, 56, of Anderson SC, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his residence. Born on September 29, 1969, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of Norene Bielecki and the late Ray Milton Smith. Chris deeply loved all his grandchildren and family. As a young man…...

Betty Sue Yates, 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on March 9, 1951, in Anderson, SC; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Harrison Crocker and married to Gerry M. Yates.  Betty was devoted to her faith in the Lord as…...

Frances Marie Speer, 82, of Anderson SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Anderson. Born in Walhalla, SC on June 12, 1943; she was the daughter of the late James Fred Rogers and Lillie Mae Hall Rogers and married to the late Coy Gene Speer. Frances…...

Tammy Lynn Johnson McCullough, 62, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born in Anderson, SC, on October 5, 1963, she was the daughter of Stanley Johnson and the late Patricia Alexander, and wife to Leland McCullough. Tammy was also a member of The Church of Anderson.…...