Cremation Society of South Carolina

William Othello "WO" Adams, Sr. of Abbeville, SC died August 21, 2021 at the age of 97. Born October 5, 1923 in Kirksey, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Julian Othello and Leila Johnson Adams. WO graduated from Class 144 US Army Parachute School in Ft. Benning, GA followed by a tour of duty in Europe. He served in World War II, a Paratrooper in the 325th Glider Infantry. He completed his tour of duty in Ft. Bragg, NC as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. WO was later employed by Seaboard Airline Railroad/CSX as a conductor and retired after 38 years. WO enjoyed gardening, raising goats and telling stories of his many adventures. He had a lifelong love of macaroni pie, extremely...

Dalton Boyce, 65, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday June 12th, 2021 at the Hospice House of Greenwood. Born in Joanna, he was the son of the late Rafe Russell Boyce and Madie Elizabeth Rogers Boyce. He is survived by his wife, Angela Boyce, three children, Alice Boyce, Russell (Laura) Boyce, Dalton Jr. (Nichole) Boyce, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; all of Greenwood. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM on Thursday June 17th at Sandridge Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Dorn officiating. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends at the church beginning at 5 PM. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Hospice House of Greenwood for...

Kathy Bonvouloir, widow of Adrien St. Denis Bonvouloir, passed away peacefully in her Greenwood home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in Bridgeport, CT in October, 1940, Kathy was the daughter of the late William and Mary Curry. She was an educator and librarian for the State of CT vocational school system before retiring to Greenwood SC in 1999 with her husband Adrien. Kathy was a fun-loving, outgoing and caring person who enjoyed spending time with her many friends. She was particularly devoted to helping those less fortunate through her involvement with the Greenwood Soup Kitchen. Kathy is survived by her brother Jack Curry and his wife Mary, her stepsons Jim and John Bonvouloir and his...

Betty J. Pierce, 81, passed away on September 29th, 2019 at Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born on November 23rd,1937 in Dodge County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel F. Pierce, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Holly P. Mock, and two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Brent) Jansen and Sarah Mock. She is also survived by two sisters, Joyce Eunice and Elaine (Toby) Moore, one brother, Billy (Edith) Jones, and many nieces and nephews. Betty graduated from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing and Mercer University and was a OB/GYN nurse for over 40 years in Atlanta. A memorial service will be held on October 19th, 2019 at St. Mark United Methodist Church at 11:00 am...

Yvette Coulombe, 92, of Greenville, SC, the widow of the Late Leonard E. Coulombe, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2019. She was born in Lowell, MA to the late Edmond and Rhea Neveu. She is survived by her sister, Laurette Labrie and her brother Ed Neveu, both of Manchester, NH, her son Lenny Coulombe, her two daughters Jeannine Vollnogle and Anne Pyles, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Paul, her daughter Pauline, and her brother Gerard Neveu. Entombment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, SC. The family wishes to thank the staff of National Healthcare Mauldin and Caris...

Joseph V. Claeys, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Claeys. He leaves behind his sons and their wives, James and Carolyn, Henry and Helen, William and Mary, and his daughter, Patricia Claeys Gallant. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, which he referred to as his "five jewels", Jesalyn, Sam, Lauren, Rosalea, and Michael. Joseph served his Country in World War II and was in the Battle of Okinawa. He worked as Corporate Counsel and Patent Attorney for Mechanical Technology Inc.. He retired to write a book, write poetry, spend time with new and old friends, bond and travel with family, and...

Kay B. Slawson, 69, of Anderson SC passed peacefully while surrounded by loving family on August 15, 2018. Kay was born December 15, 1948 in Winston Salem, NC to Bud and Frances Bodenhamer. She has three siblings, Gail Todd, Kerry Bodenhamer and Kathy Hunter. Kay married Wayne Slawson on May 11, 1979. They had one son together, Christopher and one step son, Kenny. She had three grandchildren by Christopher and Leila. Keegan, Caden and Wesley. And two grandchildren by Kenny, Nicole and Will. Kay impacted everyone she met in a profound way. She was know to many as "Mrs. Kay". She was a wonderful daughter, a great sister, a loving wife and the best mother and grandmother anyone could ask...

Peggy Ann Wicker Ervin, a woman who loved God and her family passed away July 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Leonard (Buster) and Ellie Harper Wicker. Survivors include his children: Renee (Tony) Williams, James (Regina) Ervin, Missy (Johnny) Howell, and Rebecca (Sean) Ambridge, her siblings: Blanche Hughes, Mattie (Sissy) and Jimmy Ervin, Patricia Ervin, and Haskell Wicker, she is also survived by eight grandchildren: Justin (Maranda) Adam, Corey Quentin, Brittany (Kevin) Carter, and two grandbabies in Heaven, she is also survived by three great grandchildren: Alexa (Lexie), Brevin, and Nolan who is on the way. A memorial service is planned for 10:30 am Sunday July 8, 2018 at...