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Emma Settles Gilchrist, 81, of 2808 Liberty Hill Road, the widow of William Gilchrist, transition on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Hospice House & Palliative Care of The Piedmont. A Celebration of Life will be 12 pm, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2946 Key Road, Plum Branch, SC. Please view full obituary at butlerandsonsfuneralhome.com Butler & Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC is assisting the Gilchrist Family.

George Allen Clarke, 72, of 1783 Bonham Road, the husband of Vivian Gilliam Clarke, departed this life on Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2023 at his home. He was born in Saluda County, SC, January 14, 1951, son of the late Marion, Sr. and Carrie Bell Allen Clarke. He received his educaion in the public schools in Saluda County, SC. He was a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church and a retired employee of International Papers. He is survived by; his wife, Vivian Gilliam Clarke of the home; daughters, Sandra Clarke and Demetres Clarke of Saluda, SC; sons, Michael (Bridget) Clarke of Greenwood, SC and Jermaine Clarke of Saluda, SC; brothers, Nathaniel Clarke and Sylvester Clarke both of...

Dorothy Ann Harris Guess Columbia, SC: Dorothy Ann Weaver Harris Guess, 71, of 232 Glenshire Drive, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born in Edgefield, SC, daughter of the late Joe Northern and Tweetie Stevens Weaver. She received her education in the public schools of Edgefield, SC where she graduated from W E Parker High School in 1970. Early in life she was a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church and presently a member of "The Brook". She is a retired employee of Richland School District One. Dorothy memory will be cherish by her son, Leon Ramsey Harris (Hanan) of Columbia, SC; sisters, Sarah V. Lindsey and Delores M. Weaver both of Columbia, SC and...

Saluda, SC: Tycee Ontenette Weaver, 31, transition from this like into eternal rest on, Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Greenwood, SC, July 19, 1991, daughter of Florence Darline Weaver and Darryl Phillips. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, the WHAS #31 and Mine Creek Burial Aide Society. She was a 2009 graduate of Saluda High School and a 2015 graduate of Lander College with a bachelor's degree in Science and Mathematics. She was the manager of Hibbett Sports in Greenwood and Simpsonville. She was also the owner of Tycee's Tasty Treats. She is survived by; her mother, Florence D. Weaver of Saluda, SC; father, Darryl...

Edgefield, SC: Reverend Ernest Milton Gordon, Sr., 92, passed away on Wednesday, 1/18/2023 at his home. He was a retired Pastor and a member of Pleasant Lane Baptist Church. He was a retired self-employed Logger. He is survived by; wife, Johnnie Ruth Gordon of the home; sons, Rev. Melvin (Linda) Gordon, Dr. Alfred Gordon, and Russ Gordon; daughters, Debra Redfern and Reverend Dr. Alfreda Clark; brothers, Willie (Maggie) Gordon, Lonnie (Betty) Gordon and Raymond Gordon; sister, Thomasina G. Senior; 10 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephew and other relatives. Celebration of Life will be 12 p.m., Saturday, 1/21/23 at Pleasant Lane Baptist...

Edgefield, SC: Andrew "Pam" Stevens of 752 Highway 378 E was born February 27, 1945 in Edgefield County to the late Joe Stevens and Ellie Cothran Stevens. He was the youngest of twelve children. Early Friday morning, October 14, 2022, at the age of 77, he gently transitioned after declining health at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Pam received his education in the Edgefield County public schools where he was a 1963 graduate of W.E. Parker High School. He joined Willow Spring Baptist Church at an early age where he served faithfully for many years. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathalene "Katt" Butler Stevens who precceded him in death. To this union, one son was born,...

Greenwood, SC: Josephine Oliphant Holloway, 67, of 134 Effie Drive, transitioned from this life into eternal rest, Sunday,October 9, 2022 at the home of her daughter. Born in Saluda, SC, August 3, 1955, daughter of Hattie Oliphant Suber and the late Hayward Culbreath. She was raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, the late Brooks and Ethel Norris Oliphant. She was a member of Young Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a member of the Choir and retired textile worker. She is survived by; daughters, Stephanie Holloway (Dexter) of Greenwood, SC and Sharon (Bobby) Hightower, Aiken, SC; sons, Gregory Holloway of Greenwood, SC and Jermaine Holloway of Charlotte, NC; her mother,...

Greenwood, SC: Mr. Johnny Rhode Sr. was born on August 10, 1947, in West Point, New York. He was the eldest child of Naomi Harris and the late John Rhode. On September 11, 2022, he peacefully went home to his heavenly father for eternal life. Mr. Rhode was educated in the District of Columbia school district, splitting his time between Washington, DC and Saluda, S. Johnny was a member of the US Army serving his country in the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member of Lockhart Baptist Church in Saluda, SC, where he served as a deacon, choir member and was on the Pastor's Aide committee. He leaves to cherish and honor his memory: his mother Naomi Harris of Greenwood, SC, his wife, Esther...

Saluda, SC: Deacon Albert Perry, 89, departed this life on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Lexington Medical Center. Born in Saluda County, SC, November 15, 1932, son of the late Johnnie and Rosella Boyd Perry. He was a 1951 graduate of Twin City High School, a US Army Veteran, a retired employee of Miliken Plant Saluda and a member of Peerless Masonic Lodge #214. And he was also a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, member of the Senior Choir and Male Chorus. He is survived by; his wife, Mamie L. Perry of the home; daughters, Glenda P. Coleman (Michael) of Saluda, SC and Beverly Springs of Columbia, SC; son, Reverend Vincent (Anglia) Perry of...

Greenwood, SC: Mable Tolbert Ouzts, formerly of 205 Ouzts Morton Road, Plum Branch, SC, the wife of Curtis Ouzts, Sr., departed this life on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Self Regional Healthcare. Born April 12, 1935, in McCormick, SC, daughter of the late Joe and Gustand Garrett Tolbert. She was member Moriah Baptist Church, Plum Branch, SC where she was a faithful member. She was a former member of Mt. Moriah Gospel Chorus and Deaconess and other organizations. She was a retired employee of Greenwood Mills (Durst Plant). She leaves cherish her memory; her husband, Curtis Ouzts, Sr., Greenwood, SC; three daughters, Hazel J. Anderson, Greenwood, SC, Christine Ouzts, Lanham, MD and Janie...

RET SGT Harold Bevely Whitted, Sr. of 309 Gilchrist Road, the widower of Mildred Beatrice Gilchrist Whitted was born May 11, 1938 in Lynchburg, VA, the son of the late Sarah Whitted and Benjamin Elliott. He departed his life on June 7, 2022 at his home. Harold was a member of the Liberty Spring Baptist Church where he was a Sunday Teacher and a member of the Shape Note Choir. He was retired US Army Veteran and he retired for SC Employment Security Commission, Greenwood, SC. He is survived by, daughter, Constance (Charles) Clark and son, Harold B. Whitted, Jr.(Sonya) both of Crestview, FL; six grandchildren, one great grand, Braylen; sister, Marion (Roosevelt) Goode of Maryland;...

McCormick, SC: Harold Beverly Whitted, Sr. of 309 Gilchrist Road, the widower of Mildred Gilchrist Whitted transitioned from this life into eternal rest Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022. Butler & Sons Funeral Home, Saluda is assisting the Whitted Family. www.but.erandsonsfuneralhome.com

Saluda, SC: Brenda Diane Smith, 64, departed this life on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Self Regional Healthcare. Born in Saluda, SC, daughter of the late Ina Glover Smith and the late Marvin Richardson, Sr. A member of Lockhart Baptist Church and a 1976 graduate of Saluda High School. She was a domestic worker. She is survived by; sisters, Mamie Lott and Carol Smith of Saluda, SC, Hattie M. Hill, Washington, DC and Mason, Delaware; brothers, Walter Smith, Jr. and Sammy Smith both of Saluda, SC; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life will held1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Lockhart Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Raymond Adams and others assisting. The body...

Mr. John Lewis Smith, Sr. 67, passed away on May 16, 2022 at his home. Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday 5/21/2022 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery 1339 Columbia Road, Johnston, SC. Condolences maybe sent to the family at butlerandsonsfuneralhome.com Butler & Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC is in charge.

Edgefield, SC: Jeannette Werts (Jet) Holmes, 86, of 22 Dorn Road, the widow of Tobie (TB) Holmes passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Edgefield County Healthcare. The family is at the home. Butler and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the Holmes Family.

Greenwood, SC: Jurlene Evelyn Mobley,75, daughter of the late Willie Mack and Gladys Portee Glover was born, January 23, 1947 in Marianna, Florida. On February 25, 2022, God sent an angel to usher her into eternal rest at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont She was a graduate of Riverside High School in Saluda, SC and Allen University in Columbia, SC; where she received her Bachelor's degree in Social Science. After receiving her degree, Jurlene worked at Greenwood Methodist Home. Later on, she was employed with FL Aerospace for many years where she eventually retired. Jurlene was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. Leaving to cherish her memories; two daughters, Deanna...

James Henry Etheredge, Jr. 52, of 122 Dorchester Street, the husband of Kimberly White Etheredge, departed this life suddenly on Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC, on May 4, 1969, son of the late James Henry Sr. and Thelma Reeder Etheredge. He was a 1987 graduate of Ninety Six High School and a member of Pine Pleasant Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and employed by He is survived by; his wife of the home; two sons, Devin S. Etheredge of Newark, NJ and Eian J. Etheredge of the home; daughter, Erin A. Etheredge of the home; two sisters, Lisa (Laren) Bowie of Greenville, SC and Dorothy Reeder of Brooklyn, NY; mother-in-law, Sarah Watts of...

Greenwood, SC: Rachel Ann Miller Folk, 89, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Oak of Greenwood. She was born in Inman, SC, daughter of the late Will Miller and the late Florence Erving Miller. She was a graduate of South Carolina State College and City College where she received her Master's Degree in Education and a retired school teacher. She also played piano. She was a member of Byrd's Memorial AME Church and she was affiliated with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Cross Hill, SC. She is survived by, son, Marlon Mims (Cynthia) of Maryland, nine grandchildren; number of great grands; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of her life will be...

Greenwood, SC: Cora Lee Coats who died on January 24, 2022. Celebration of Life will 1 p.m. Sunday 1/30/22 at Willow Spring Baptist Church. Correcting the spelling of the last name with an apology. Butler and Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC is in charge

Greenwood, SC: Cora Lee Coates of 411 Bintage Road, departed this life on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Self Regional HealthCare. She was born in Edgefield County, SC, July 7, 1947, daughter of the late Arthur Coates, Sr. and the late Flora Dobbs Coates. She was a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church. Cora Lee received her education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina where she was a member of Riverside High School Class of 1969 and a retired textile worker. Leaving to honor and cherish her memory; two daughters, Tuwanda Coates and Charlene Coates both of Greenwood, SC; brothers, James (Anita) Coates of North Augusta, SC and Theodore Coates of Greenwood, SC; sisters,...

Cora Lee Coates Greenwood, SC: Cora Lee Coates of 411 Bintage Road, departed this life on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Self Regional HealthCare. The family is at the home. Funeral plans will be announced later by Butler and Sons Funeral Home, Saluda, SC.