Obituaries

Mark Anthony Smith, 56, of Belton, SC, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. Born in Anderson on September 19, 1967 he was the son of Patricia Anne Howell and the late Joe Pressley Smith, Jr. He was a former roofer by trade. He is survived by…...

James ‘Jamie’ F. Hackett, 56, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his residence. Born in Anderson, SC, on April 29, 1967; he was the son of the late James Huey Hackett and the late Diane Overcast Roberts. Jamie was a dedicated member of The House…...

Margaret Gailey Staton “Pat Dyar”, 56, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2023. Born on February 25, 1967, in Greenville SC, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Wayman Gailey and Ruth Collins Gailey. She was the wife of Benjamin Michael Dyar. She was a graduate…...

George Nichols III, 67, of Anderson SC, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023. Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family.      ...

Becky Jane Ginn “Mimi”, 74, of Belton SC, passed away on Friday December 15, 2023. Born on March 21, 1949, in Pelzer SC, she was the daughter of the late Clara and Joe Garner. She is survived by her stepdaughters: Angie Ginn and Bessie Shurkus; brother: Ray Garner; twin sister:…...

Diane Hoskins, 69, of Anderson SC, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence. Born in Anderson, SC, on September 30, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James and Bonnie Taylor Medlin. Diane was known as being sarcastic by the family and friends she loved so…...

Paul Joseph “PJ” Seery, 86, of Iva, SC, passed away on Monday December 18, 2023. Born on October 29, 1937, in Baltimore, MD, he was the husband of Jo Ann Seery. PJ was a loyal Elk for over 35 years, most recently as a member of the Pendleton Elks, SC…...

Janie Harris Dickson, 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday December 18, 2023, at her home. Born on May 1, 1935, in Westminster, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Harris and was the wife of the late Julian Dickson. Janie was a member of…...

Juanita Saylors Simpson, 89, formerly of Anderson, SC passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Southpoint Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on November 1, 1934, in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ottie Mae McGill Adams.  Juanita was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was…...

Kelly Danett Whitfield, 48, of Belton, SC, passed way on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born in Anderson SC, on October 9, 1975, she was the daughter of Harry Whitfield (Gloria) and Carol Whitfield. Kelly loved reptiles and her bearded dragons. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her…...