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Mary Ann Ferguson Wright 78, a resident pf 208 Carroll Lane Belton, SC, passed away on June 12, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Doris G. Ferguson. She was married to Larry L. Wright for 57 years. Mary Ann graduated from Honea Path High School and Erskine College. She earned her Masters' degree from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Wright taught in Braselton, Georgia, at Honea Path Middle School and for 29 years at Belton-Honea Path High School. Mary Ann was a life-long member of the Honea Path Presbyterian Church. She served as Church Historian for 46 years, and served on various church committees. She had been a member of the Dogwood Garden Club, Ladies'...

Margret Atkin Cole, 92, Widow of John William Cole, of Belton, died August 31, 2023, at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. Born July 17, 1931, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Vernon Atkin, Sr and Vennie Jeanette Ellison. She was a member First Baptist Church, Belton and the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class; she was a teacher at the Martha Adams Kay Sunday School Class and a member of the W.M.U. Other organizations were the Anderson County Woman's Club, Anderson County Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Belton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Hudson Berry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Jacob...

Anderson Nettie Elizabeth "Lib" Keaton, 97, formerly of the Ebenezer Community, entered into her Heavenly home Wednesday November 16, 2022 at The Garden House of Anderson. Born on July 8, 1925 in Anderson to the late Marvin and Sadie Kay Keaton, she received her BA in Education from Anderson College. She taught in Anderson County Schools for 30 years. She was a Christian and lifelong member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very active in all church ministries. She served Meals on Wheels for 19 years. Surviving are her nephews, Tommy Todd (Karen), Andy Keaton (Judy), David Keaton (Elaine), Danny Keaton, Mike Beasley and Mark Beasley (Karen); her nieces, Marsha K. Perrotte...

Belton Barbara "Babs" Thompson Clatt, 65, wife of Steve Clatt, of Belton, died Sunday November 13, 2022, at her residence. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Fay Moody Thompson. She was a bartender at 423 bar and grill in Belton for many years. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home; is sons, Steven Clatt (Elexsis) Candler, NC, and Kenneth Clatt (B.J.) of Belton; Brothers Larry Thompson of Belton and Barry Thompson of Anderson; half-brother Darrell Bagwell of Pineville, NC; stepbrothers Tim Bagwell of Belton; stepsisters Phyllis Sisk of Williamston, Debbie Garret of Belton, and Cindy Bagwell of Williamston; grandchildren Jamie Clatt and Tyler...

Belton JoAnn King Burriss, 89, of Belton, SC went to her heavenly home Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Belton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Sloan and Lucille King. Her entire life was defined by her love for the Lord and for her family. She worked as a bookkeeper many years ago, but her main profession was that of a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She accompanied her husband, Bob, on countless trips across the country, visiting hundreds of churches where Bob preached and ministered. She was involved in countless ministries in her hometown that ranged from helping the children at church in her younger years, ministering to the elderly at the Belton...

John "Wayne" Picklesimer, 75, resident of Crawford Road, entered into rest Thursday October 6, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 PM from the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Andy Cisneros officiating. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Lollis Alewine, 94, she was the widow of the late Russell Alewine, of Simpsonville died September 5, 2022, at her residence. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben C. and Mae Dell Harvell Lollis. She worked in textiles and owned her own beauty salon. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons Tommy (Gail) Alewine of Anderson, Bill (Carol) Alewine of Greenville; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Graveside services will be Friday 11:00 AM and family will receive friends following service. in Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wren Hospice Care. The family would...

Belton Eula "Louise" Brinson Garrett, 89, of Belton, died Monday, July 18,2022. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Laura Dinkins Brinson. She was a member of Belton Church of God of Prophecy. She was retired from Cushman Mill. Surviving children are Kenneth (Vivian) Garrett of Pelzer, Rita (Ken) Knox of Honea Path, Tommy Garrett, Randall (Debbie) Garrett, Linda (Johnny) Miller all of Belton; 13 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 10 Great Great Grandchildren; 1 brother Aaron Brinson of Texas and 1 sister Mary Elizabeth McAlister of Belton. She was preceded in death by a sister Sarah Lollis, Granddaughter Amanda Brewer, and Nephew Milton...

Greenwood Frances Edgeworth Hunter, 63, resident of Cove Road, Greenwood, SC, formerly of Belton, SC, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 13, 2022 at MUSC in Charleston. Born on September 9, 1958 in Georgetown to the late Wilbur C. and Mary G. Hunter, she received her B.A. from Lander University. Frances retired after many years of working at "The Dock" in Greenwood, SC. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her brother, Jody Hunter, and his wife Kathy, of Clemson, SC; her nieces, Hall Baldwin (Alex) of Alexandria, VA, and Macy Hunter (Alex Barin) of Denver, CO; her fur babies, Schotzie and Foxie, and a multitude of cats. Frances lived her life with a passion for helping...

Belton William "Red" Sloan Bratcher, 79, husband of Doris Gossett Williams Bratcher, resident of Skyland Drive, entered into rest Monday May 23, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 2, 1943 in Honea Path to the late Raymond and Elizabeth McClain Bratcher. He was twice married, first to the late Joan LaRue Campbell Bratcher. He was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass. A member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church, and an avid fisherman. Surviving other than his loving wife of 24 years, of the home, are his daughter, Cheryl Bratcher Ellenberg and husband Dr. Bryan Ellenberg of Greenwood; his step children, Lynn Brooks and husband Rev. Danny Brooks of...

Belton Mary Lou Spires Bolton, 74, wife of the late David Bolton, Sr, died Wednesday March 23, 2022, at National Health Care of Anderson, SC. Born in Greenwood SC, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Caldwell Spires. She was the owner and operator of the Mary Cox Frame Shop and Gallery in Belton and was a faithful member of Belton Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, David (Diane) Bolton, Casey (James) Bolton and daughter Julianna (Chris) Galloway all of Belton. six grandchildren Cameron, Zach, and Trey Bolton, Mary Katherine Alley, Anne Grace, and Isabella Galloway, and one great- grandchild Winry-Lou Alley. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 pm from...

Rev. Willie Ray Patterson, 82, widower of the late Betty Louise Holland Patterson, resident of Martha Franks Retirement Community, went home to Heaven Monday August 30, 2021 at the Laurens County Hospital. Born on December 19, 1938 in Anderson County to the late Joseph Clayton and Rosa Lee Brown Patterson, he graduated from Pendleton High School, Anderson College, went on to Furman University and obtained his BA, then to Wake Forest Southeastern Theological Seminary and obtained his Master of Divinity. He retired from Shiloh Baptist Church in Seneca after many years of Pastoral Service. He was a member of Abney Memorial Baptist Church in Greenwood where he faithfully continued to serve his...

"Jackie" Dwayne Bell, 54, Husband of Christie Michelle Bell, of 1233 Drake Rd Donalds. He died Tuesday December 1, 2020 at the residences. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Jack Delon Bell of Massachusetts and Faye Cummings Hopkins of Donalds. He was a member of Donalds Church of God. Surviving in addition to his wife is: Sister Tonya (David) Lindsay of Donalds, Son: James (Ashley) Bell of Donalds, and Son: Joseph Bell of Donalds. Three grandchildren: Tobias Bell, Austin Bell, and Gage Bell. Preceded by Father Jack Delon Bell, Stepdad Bobby Hopkins, Brother Scottie Bell, Grandson Wyatt Bell also Grandparents JC and Hazel Cummings. Receiving of friends will be Friday...

JJ Jack Lawson, 96, widower of Ann McCurry Lawson of Brown Ave. died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his residence. Born in Belton, he was the son of the late Joe Johnson and Clara Belle Golden Lawson. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, and Belton Mason Lodge #130 for 60 years. He was retired from Marathon Oil Co. after 27 years. He was also an US Merchant Marine Veteran of WWII. Surviving are: son, Dr. D. S. Lawson of Belton; grandson, Wesley Lawson of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughter, Shannon Felker of Orlando, FL; great grandchildren, Preston and Alexis Felker. He was preceded in death by his son Terry Michael Lawson. Graveside service will be held 11am Saturday at Belton Cemetery...

Mattie Isabel Calvert Browning, 99, widow of Furman Clifton Browning, Jr. of Belton passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born in Honea Path, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Mary Pearl Calvert. She was a member of Belton First Baptist Church. Surviving are: sister-in-laws, Sally Sorrow Calvert of Kentucky and Carol Ann Taylor Calvert of Tennessee; 15 nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews and numerous great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Lewis and Thomas Elford Calvert. Graveside service will be held 11am Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is honored to serve the Browning...

February 28, 1924-July 1, 2020 Helene Martin Brown of Belton, died peacefully in comfort and with love on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Helene was born to Henri and Andree Robert Martin on February 28, 1924 in Algiers, Algeria. From there she began a remarkable journey that spanned three continents and nearly a century characterized by travel, learning, books and curiosity. This resulted in spirited and lively conversations, a love of family, friends and colleagues and all who shared in her life and passions. Her childhood and young adulthood shaped by education, learning and life's daily adventures with family, friends and the many 'cousins, cousines.' Her educational path began with...