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On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, as we enter the Advent Season of Rejoicing and Hope, Joe John Stephenson peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Surrounded by his adoring family, they shared a very special time of heartfelt goodbyes and gratitude for his life. Born on June 11, 1932, Joe was the son of the late James William and Lola W. Stephenson. He graduated from Mount Zion Institute in 1950 and Davidson College in 1954, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He then joined the army, serving two years abroad before beginning a career with McKesson Robbins. While traveling with this job, he met the love of his life on a blind date - the late Alita Tomlinson...

Michael F. McKinney , 62, of Gray Court, SC Saturday June 10. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home.

Marion Ruth London, 93, of Williamston, South Carolina and Hodgdon, Maine, widow of Herbert L. London, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 1, 2023, while at home surrounded by her family. Born in Sherman Mills, Maine, January 1st, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Carlton A. Grant and Mabel Parker York. Mrs. London is survived by her children, Richard Davis (Faith), Michael Bouchard, Michelle Smith (Otis), and Fred London (Cindy), her step-children, Gail St. Phillip, Dian Perkinson, and Saundra London; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. London, and daughter-in-law, Veenie...

Marion Ruth London, 93, of Williamston, South Carolina and Hodgdon, Maine, widow of Herbert L. London, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 1, 2023, while at home surrounded by her family. Born in Sherman Mills, Maine, January 1st, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Carlton A. Grant and Mabel Parker York. Mrs. London is survived by her children, Richard Davis (Faith), Michael Bouchard, Michelle Smith (Otis), and Fred London (Cindy), her step-children, Gail St. Phillip, Dian Perkinson, and Saundra London; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. London, and daughter-in-law, Veenie...

Daniel H. Majerus, 77, of Fountain Inn, was embraced by the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Dan graduated from Great Falls Central H.S. and the College of Great Falls with a B.S. in business. He was married for 57 years to the love of his life, Barbara Taborek. Together they had 3 children, Diana (adopted son Ralph), Michael (Shawna), and Laurie (Tim). His career was spent working for the Department of Defense and NATO. For 15 years Dan traveled Europe with family. They loved his international cooking and passion for softball. His nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will miss his goofing around and stories of "Fritz the Snake". Dan will...

Daniel H. Majerus, 77, of Fountain Inn, was embraced by the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Dan graduated from Great Falls Central H.S. and the College of Great Falls with a B.S. in business. He was married for 57 years to the love of his life, Barbara Taborek. Together they had 3 children, Diana (adopted son Ralph), Michael (Shawna), and Laurie (Tim). His career was spent working for the Department of Defense and NATO. For 15 years Dan traveled Europe with family. They loved his international cooking and passion for softball. His nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will miss his goofing around and stories of "Fritz the Snake". Dan will...

Gloria H. Elliott, 83, of Fountain Inn, wife of Carey E. Elliott for 63 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 23, 2023 while at home surrounded by her family. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was a daughter of the late James & Mary Mabrey Hodges. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Elliott is survived by their children, Mark Elliott and his wife, Jessie, of Leesburg, VA, and Andrea Bull and her husband, Brent of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Maggie Mink (Tyler), Elliott Bull, and Emme Bull; a great-grandson, Townes Mink; one brother, Winston Hodges (Carol); and two sisters, June Murff and Nancy Breeden. She was preceded in death by one brother,...

Joyce Lind Gaines, 84, of Deerfield Episcopel Retirement Community in Asheville, NC, passed away on January 4, 2023, from cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Dan, and her two daughters and their husbands: Lisa and Scott Lethi; and Cindy and Al Cannon, and her grandson, Tucker Wilson. She will be laid to rest at Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park in Fountain Inn, SC. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Joyce Lind Gaines, 84, of Deerfield Episcopel Retirement Community in Asheville, NC, passed away on January 4, 2023, from cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Dan, and her two daughters and their husbands: Lisa and Scott Lethi; and Cindy and Al Cannon, and her grandson, Tucker Wilson. She will be laid to rest at Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park in Fountain Inn, SC. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home is assisting the family.

David Allan Gorton, 73, husband of Pamela Gorton, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Norman and Frances Gorton. In addition to his wife, David is survived by one son, Jason Gorton; five grandchildren, Jordan Brochu, Caleb Chapman, Cameron Chapman, Madison Chapman, and Willow Desjardins; and one sister, Debbie Bloszko (Allan). He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jodi Chapman, three brothers, and two sisters. Service details will be announced once finalized. Cannon - Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC is assisting the family. Please visit www.CannonByrd.com for additional information.

Darlene Hudson, 65, of Gray Court, wife of Eddie J. Hudson, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, while at home surrounded by her family. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late William G. & Ruby Nell Balcombe. In addition to her husband, Eddie Joe, Mrs. Hudson is survived by her children, David Smith, Bradley Hudson, and Darby Hudson; four grandchildren, Madison Etris, Mariah Etris, Kyleigh Smith, and Hudson Pierce; and two sisters, Louise Trammell, and Cathy Lyles. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Smith, and five siblings, David 'Red' Balcombe, Charles Balcombe, Michael Balcombe, Larry Balcombe, and Janet Balcombe. She was a member of the...

Melvin K. Younts, 93, of Fountain Inn, widower of Dollie I. Younts, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on August 19, 1929, he was a son of the late Forrest M. and Marie H. Younts. Mr. Younts grew up in Greenville and Fountain Inn, was a graduate of Fountain Inn High School, Furman University and received his law degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a lifetime member of the Fountain Inn First Baptist Church. Mr. Younts is survived by four sons, Kemp Younts and his wife, Tammie, Jo Younts, David Younts and his wife, Frieda, and Laney Younts and his wife, Dana; and his son-in-law James Culp...

Melvin K. Younts, 93, of Fountain Inn, widower of Dollie I. Younts, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on August 19, 1929, he was a son of the late Forrest M. and Marie H. Younts. Mr. Younts grew up in Greenville and Fountain Inn, was a graduate of Fountain Inn High School, Furman University and received his law degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a lifetime member of the Fountain Inn First Baptist Church. Mr. Younts is survived by four sons, Kemp Younts and his wife, Tammie, Jo Younts, David Younts and his wife, Frieda, and Laney Younts and his wife, Dana; and his son-in-law James Culp...

Melvin K. Younts, 93, of Fountain Inn, widower of Dollie I. Younts, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on August 19, 1929, he was a son of the late Forrest M. and Marie H. Younts. Mr. Younts grew up in Greenville and Fountain Inn, was a graduate of Fountain Inn High School, Furman University and received his law degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a lifetime member of the Fountain Inn First Baptist Church. Mr. Younts is survived by four sons, Kemp Younts and his wife, Tammie, Jo Younts, David Younts and his wife, Frieda, and Laney Younts and his wife, Dana; and his son-in-law James Culp...

Vera Cooper Riddle, 98, of Gray Court, widow of Paul Riddle, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth & Nellie Cooper. She was a faithful member of Highland Home Baptist Church in Gray Court. Mrs. Riddle is survived by her children, Linda Smallwood (Oneal) of Fountain Inn, Paula Shealy of Laurens, Anne Lawrence (Walter) of Gray Court, Wayne Riddle (Sherry) of Gray Court, Nancy McCall (Marty) of Ninety Six, a son-in-law, Lewis Abercrombie of Laurens; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Riddle was...

Descended from John Goode of Whitby Plantation on the James River, the first Goode of her line in this country, and Isham Blake who carried the flag for the Marquis de La Fayette during the American Revolution; adored great-grandchild to Joseph Alston Goode and Ida Cann Goode of Charlotte, North Carolina and John Stancil Blake (Blake's Drug Store) and Eva Burns Blake of Charlotte; and precious grandchild to Evitt Cann Goode and Isolee Duckworth Goode and John Clarence Blake and Esma Rogers Blake of Charlotte; and first daughter of John Clarence Blake, Jr. and Barbara Goode Blake of Washington, D.C., Sarasota, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Barbara Ann Blake was a Sarasota High...

Sally Garrett Turner, 69, of Columbia, S.C., fought cancer to a draw on October 11, 2021. Sally was born in Fountain Inn, S.C. on July 12, 1952, the second child of the late Senator Charles G. and Martha J. Garrett. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and teacher, who touched the lives of everyone around her. She was predeceased by her elder sister, Lucy Beckham. She is survived by her younger brother, C. Glenn Garrett; children, Jon Turner and M. Elizabeth Turner (Ian Massey); grandchildren, Livy and Theodore Massey; "adopted son," Matthew Vane; niece and nephew, Susan Antonelli (Michael) and Bill Beckham (Katie); six great nieces and nephews; and loyal dog, Baxter. Sally...

William Holt Carlen, 33, of Greenville, SC died on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Meredith Carlen Fowler (Robert B. Fowler, Sr.) and the late James A. Carlen, III. Holt attended Hilton Head Christian Academy, and Baylor School of Tennessee. He graduated from Hammond School in Columbia and attended Newberry College. Holt is survived by his loving family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, per his wishes, please consider a contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving at www.madd.org. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC is assisting the family. www.CannonByrd.com

William Holt Carlen, 33, of Greenville, SC died on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Meredith Carlen Fowler (Robert B. Fowler, Sr.) and the late James A. Carlen, III. Holt attended Hilton Head Christian Academy, and Baylor School of Tennessee. He graduated from Hammond School in Columbia and attended Newberry College. Holt is survived by his loving family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, per his wishes, please consider a contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving at www.madd.org. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC is assisting the family. www.CannonByrd.com

William Holt Carlen, 33, of Greenville, SC died on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Meredith Carlen Fowler (Robert B. Fowler, Sr.) and the late James A. Carlen, III. Holt attended Hilton Head Christian Academy, and Baylor School of Tennessee. He graduated from Hammond School in Columbia and attended Newberry College. Holt is survived by his loving family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, per his wishes, please consider a contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving at www.madd.org. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC is assisting the family. www.CannonByrd.com

Billy R. Smith, 57, of Fountain Inn, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of the late Billy R. Smith, Sr. and Marilyn Hutto Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Smith and her three sons, Landon, Jaxson, and Mason Brown; and one sister, Lorilyn Smith and her husband, Jim Wong. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park. The family will received friends at the funeral home starting at 3:00 p.m. Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home is assisting the family.