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Evan Harrison Bridges, 23, of Highway 25, died Sunday, July 21, 2024. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Frankie Wayne and Patti Harrison Bridges. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a 2019 graduate of Ware Shoals High School and a 2021 graduate of Piedmont Technical College. Evan was employed by Sumter Utilities Co., Simpsonville Branch as a C-Lineman. Evan started playing baseball at the age of 3 and was a starter on the Ware Shoals High Baseball team in the 8th grade, and he was active in baseball, football, and basketball at Ware Shoals High. He received scholarships in Baseball and Football from Erskine College where he attended. He was active in travel ball where he had played for...

John Robert Lee, 92, of Highland Drive, formerly of Ware Shoals, widower of Josephine "Jo" Wright Lee, died Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home. Born in Trion, GA, he was a son of the late Raymond and Mary Brock Lee. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, Korean War where he served as a radio operator. A 1950 graduate of Trion High School, he was an All American football player. He later graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering from Jacksonville State College of Jacksonville, AL in 1959. He retired as Business and Communications Analyst from Self Regional Hospital. He was previously employed by Riegel Textile Co. in data processing. He loved Trion...

Mildred Louise Strickland Davis, 84, of Hwy 25, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born in Honea Path, she was a daughter of the late Harold Haynie and Gladys Bertha Timms Strickland. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church and had attended Mt Bethel United Methodist Church. She was retired from Riegel Textile Corporation. She previously worked at Ware Shoals Dye and Print and Richloom. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved teaching Sunday school and loved her animals. Surviving are: three daughters, Theresa (Eddie) Robinson of Laurens, Donna (Charles) Sullivan of Ware Shoals, and Chandra (Richard) Christian of Greenwood; her sister Carol Landers of Ware...

John "Pee Wee" Murff Simpson, Jr., husband of 70 years of Ellen Wood Simpson, of East Summit Drive, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood. Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late John Murff Sr. and Jannie Belle Bolt Simpson. He was a member of the Ware Shoals First Baptist Church and was retired as MSgt. after 42 years of service in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He was a member of the Ware Shoals Lodge #406 A.F.M. After graduating in the Class of 1953, Ware Shoals High School, he graduated from Erskine College. Surviving are his wife, Ellen of the home, two daughters, Melanie Aga (Rick) of Greenwood and Jill Evans (Ricky) of Easley, five...

Rosa Lee McCormick Ricketts, 98 formerly of Summit Drive, widow of James Dean Ricketts, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Bamberg, SC, she was a daughter of the late George and Bessie Croft McCormick. She was the oldest current member of the Ware Shoals First Baptist Church, retired from Park Davis/Pro Med, had volunteered for 25 years at Self Regional Hospital, and spent a lifetime of cooking and caring for those in need. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lee Ricketts Watkins of Laurens, grandchildren, Beth Thomas (Dr. Chad), Dr. Sarah Satterfield (Phalen), great-grandchildren, Hannah, Morgan, Ella, Van Thomas, and Peyton and Emma Claire...

Honea Path, S.C. - Larry Gene Tallman, 64, of Brick Mill Road, died peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home. Born in Barnesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter Franklin Tallman and Irene Evangela Chickiris Cogar. He retired from Timken after nearly 28 years of service as a grinder and finisher. He loved playing the guitar, spending time and working outside, and all types of tractors. Larry was a wonderful dad, always happy and the provider and protector of his family. Surviving are: his fiancee, Karen Jean Shiflett of the home; two daughters, Ashley Tallman of Carrollton, Ohio and Tiffany (Tyler) Wengerd of Anderson, S.C., his brother, Walter Frank, Jr. (Teresa) Tallman of...

Roger Kenneth Valentine went home to be with his Lord & Savior on March 21, 2024 as a result of a stroke over 2 years ago. Roger was preceded in death by his father & mother and all 5 of his siblings. Roger is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Sharon, their 4 children Nathan (Angie), Beth McCall, Paul (Cheryll), and Micah (Brittany), along with 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Roger was born in New York, but left there at the age of 18 to join the Air Force. During his time in the Air Force he was introduced to the gospel and became a follower of Jesus Christ. After his time in the service he went to a small Bible College in Phoenix, AZ where he met Sharon. They...

Kay Willis Burns, 62, beloved wife of Rusty Burns, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 2, 2024. Of Honea Path, she was the cherished daughter of the late George Kenneth and Betty Kay Willis. Kay's academic journey was marked by her passion for learning, earning degrees from Furman University, Clemson University, and The University of South Carolina. Her most fond being Carolina, as she proudly followed in her father's footsteps. For those who shared a close connection with her, Kay's interests extended beyond education and encompassed a deep love for animals, a fascination with genealogy, and a particular fondness for Halloween. Additionally, she delighted in attending...

Janice Gail Posey Redding, 73, of Flora Ave., widow of J.C. Redding died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Prisma - Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Truman Charlie and Lorene Watson Posey. She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from St. Francis Hospital. She was a 1968 Graduate of Greenwood High School and received an AA degree from North Greenville College. Surviving are a brother, Mike Posey (Pam) of Waterloo. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Jerry R. Posey. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Steve McGaha officiating. The family will be at their...

Edna Earle Jameson Sanders Dukes, 85, widow of Arthur C. Dukes, Jr., of The Maples of Honea Path, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her home. Born in Cope, SC she was a daughter of the late Earl Richard and Mary Anne Sanford Jameson. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Honea Path. Mrs. Dukes retired from St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, where she served as the church secretary. She was a long time resident of St. George S.C. where she was a faithful member of St. George United Methodist Church. Surviving are: her son, Tom (Laurie) Sanders of Anderson; her daughter, Lisa (Tom) Preni of TX; two grandchildren, Addie Grace Sanders and Parker Kate...

Mayme Hudson Holland, 89, formerly of Buddy Knight Road, widow of Charles Reid Holland, died Tuesday, November 22, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood. Born in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of the late Joe Lee and Mary Elizabeth Gaddis Hudson. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church and was formerly employed by Tavern Sportswear. Surviving are two sons, Bruce Holland (Valerie) and Rick Holland (Teresa) both of Ware Shoals, a daughter, Jeannie H. Price (Ray) of Hodges, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was pre deceased by two brothers, Lewis Hudson and Joe Frank Hudson, and...

Paul Edward Horne, Sr.,96, husband of Eunice Ouzts Horne of 74 years, of 301 Parker Ave. Greenwood, S.C passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 15, 1927, in Ninety Six, S.C, he was the son of the late Henry William Horne and Pauline Plynie Dorn Horne. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was retired from Grendell Mills. Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Surviving are his wife of the home, three sons, Ed Horne, Jr. (Josie), Frank Horne, and Scot Horne (Ashley) all of Greenwood, two daughters, Kathy Horne Bryan of Greenwood and Tonya Horne O'Kelly of Florence, eight grandchildren and...

Honea Path, SC - Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Tyson Gatens, 80, wife of Lt. Col. Paul David Gatens, Sr. (Ret), of Todd Road, passed away Wednesday, October, 11, 2023 at her home. Born in Spencer, WV, she was a daughter of the late Hobart and Imogene Epling Tyson. She was a graduate of West Virginia State College and retired from the banking industry. Mrs. Gatens was a member of the Dogwood Garden Club of Honea Path for more than 20 years, where she previously served as Secretary and President. She was an avid birder and reader and was always interested in helping others. Surviving in addition to her devoted husband of 60 years of the home are: her son, Paul (Christine MacIntyre) Gatens, Jr. of...

Sandra "Tootsie" Faulkner Standridge, 80, widow of Jerry Standridge of Smith St., died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Lindsey Cap and Charity Johnson Faulkner. She was of the Baptist Faith. She worked as supervisor at Richloom for many years and retired as customer service manager from Walmart of Greenwood. Surviving are a son, Jerry "Bart" Standridge (Jackie), three brothers, Gary Faulkner of Greenwood, Kenneth Faulkner of Greenwood, and Ronnie Faulkner of Jacksonville, FL., four sisters, Diane Lewis of Greenwood, Alice Miller of Greenwood, Faye Amick of Simpsonville, and Terry Gilchrist of Greenwood, two granddaughters,...

Betty Francis Hoard Dodson, 93, widow of the late William Leon Dodson of Green Acres Drive, Ware Shoals, SC, died July 15, 2023, at NHC in Mauldin, SC. Born October 7, 1929, in Eatonton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Clayton Hoard. She grew up in Jackson, GA, and was a graduate of Jackson High School. She attended business school in Greenwood, SC, and worked for a time at Riegel Textile Corporation and was a homemaker. A faithful member of Ware Shoals First Baptist Church, she led Youth Vacation Bible School, served on numerous committees, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School for many years. Betty possessed a profound faith in God that nurtured and sustained...

Jerry Lee Mitchell, 79, husband of Judy Beasley Mitchell of Donalds died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late James Willie and Jeannie Ruth Ridge Mitchell. He was a member of Donalds Baptist Church and was retired from Monsanto where he worked in Maintenance for 35 years. He was a life member and past master of Donalds Lodge #23 A.F.M. and the Hejaz Shrine Temple. Surviving are his wife, Judy, of the home, two sons, Stacy Mitchell (Charity) of Donalds, and Brian Mitchell (Kelli) of Donalds, and four grandchildren, Andrew, Alana, Landon, and Lauren Mitchell. He was predeceased by two sisters, Betty Ashley and Shelby Cowan....

Louise Fountain passed away on May 9, 2023 at Self Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Alma Louise Fountain was born in Canandaigua, NY to Paul and Emma Klingbeil McCall on February 18, 1950. After graduating from Victor Center High School where she played clarinet in the band, Louise earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Math from SUNY at Binghamton. She taught briefly in Wilkes County, North Carolina before accepting a position in the Math Department at Greenwood High School in Greenwood, SC where she taught for thirty years. She was also an adjunct professor at Lander University and Piedmont Tech. Louise enjoyed knitting and crocheting, reading and visiting with family and...

Linda Marie Ashley Boling, 81, formerly of Incline Drive, Ware Shoals, widow of Donald Bernard Boling, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home in Waterloo. Born in Greenwood she was a daughter of the late Charlie Paul and Marie Bagwell Ashley. She was a member of the Ware Shoals First Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and a volunteer for Release Time. She was a member of the Boyd Bobo Chapter of the O.E.S. A graduate of Ware Shoals High School and Winthrop College, she was retired from Lander University. Surviving are a son, Richard Alan Boling of Waterloo and two grandchildren, Ashtin Boling and Katherine Boling. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was...

Honea Path - John William Wright, 78, husband of Barbara Williams Wright, of West Hampton Avenue, Honea Path, SC died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Cortez CO, he was a son of the late John Kenneth and Nell Jeanne Hopper Wright. He was a graduate of Cortez High School, Class of 1963, and a graduate of Colorado State University, Class of 1973. Mr. Wright was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the construction business. Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 34 years of the home are: his brother, Jim (Susan) Wright of Plainview TX; his brother-in-law, John Williams of Honea Path SC;...

Our beloved Mother, Betty Acker McCoy, 91, passed on to be with her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2023. Betty was the widow of Charles M. McCoy and formerly of 106 Emma Drive, Honea Path. Born in Anderson, she was preceded in death by her parents, Sallie Glenn and James Frederick Acker, three brothers and a son-in-law, David Samuel Greer. Surviving are her children, Charles M. McCoy, Jr. (Kay), Melissa M. Greer, and Mark B. McCoy (Rhea), grandchildren, Charles McCoy, III (Amber), Amanda M. Booth (Tim), Samantha G. McDowell (Matt), Haley E. Greer, Mia G. TerBeck, and Ian McCoy, nine great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, a special niece, Mary A. Edwards (Bub) and friend of the family...

Rebecca "Becky" Elledge Lothridge Arnett, 87, widow of Hunter Arnett of Higgins Drive, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Patewood Post Acute Center in Greenville. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Allen Elledge and Pearl McCullough Elledge Vaughn. She was a member of the Ware Shoals First Baptist Church and was retired from Richloom of Ware Shoals. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Boyd Bobo Chapter #144. Becky was an extraordinary woman who radiated love and joy. She was tough as nails, glamorous, and fun. Her seemingly eternal presence was as warm and welcoming as the wood-stove fires that heated her cozy home on The Dead End, where she made...