Stark Watkins Suggs, age 56, of Greer, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown Greenville. He was born June 11, 1964 in Anderson, SC and was the son of Jane Gray Williams Suggs and the late Forest Dewitt Suggs, Jr. Stark was a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School, class of 1982, and Lander University, class of 1988, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Biology. He began his career in outside medical sales and worked in sales for most of his life. Stark enjoyed making people laugh, he "never met a stranger" and loved sharing antics from his youth. He loved woodworking, specifically turning wooden bowls on his lathe, and spent...

Judy Fay Merrill Neal, age 74, of Greenville, SC, loving wife to the late Kenneth Maurice Neal, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East. Born July 16, 1946, in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Albert V. Merrill and the late Fay Grant Merrill. She worked as an operator for Bell South - AT&T for over 30 years where she later retired. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was member of the Pioneers. She is survived by her sisters, Rachel Harkins of Decatur, AL, Pat Brown (Earnest) and Anne Brown (Doyle), both of Greenville, SC; stepson, Jason Neal of Sandy Springs, SC; stepdaughters, Teresa Chapman...

Norma Jeanne Stecker, age 95, of Pendleton, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House with her daughter and dear friend by her side. Norma was a native of Morton Grove, IL, the youngest child of the late Rev. O. P. and Elsa Heidtke. Norma played the organ for a small church in Niles, IL as a young teen and for a time at her father's church, Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Morton Grove. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and Bryant and Stratton Business College in Chicago, IL. She worked as a secretary at the Milwaukee Railroad in Chicago. She married Glen Stecker on May 7, 1949, and they were blessed with three children. The family moved to Johnson...

Maria Cortes Price Hoffman, age 96, of Pendleton, SC, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at her home. She was born in Alajuela, Costa Rica, in 1924 to Manuel Cortes and Felicia Cordero. She came to the U.S. in 1943 and attended Winthrop College. After visiting a relative in Clemson, SC, where she later worked, she met Frank Crowther of Clemson. They were married briefly and had a child, Jake. Upon return from WWII, Frank got an infection from a pulled wisdom tooth and passed away. Two years later, she met Ray Price at Clemson who also was returning from the war and was from Columbia, SC. They were married in 1950, the year Ray graduated from Clemson. They moved to Columbia and...

Edgar Thomas "Ed" McCumber of Anderson, SC passed away unexpectedly after a brief battle with lymphoma on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was 70 years old. Born January 19, 1951 in Savannah, GA, Ed was the son of the late Thomas Lucien McCumber and Gertilene Estelle Holmes McCumber, and stepson of the late Lillian Hill McCumber. After graduating from Hershel V. Jenkins High School in Savannah, GA, Ed attended the University of Georgia where he earned his bachelor's degree. Ed passed on his deep love for the Bulldogs to each of his three surviving sons, Andrew J. McCumber (Alexis) of Mount Pleasant, SC; Matthew B. McCumber of Taylors, SC; and Michael T. Adams of Utica, NY. Some of Ed's happiest...

Victor Norman Nuessle, age 70, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born June 6, 1950 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Richard Lavern Nuessle and Nancy Ann Bollinger Nuessle. Vic graduated from South Broward High School in Hollywood, FL and furthered his education at Florida Atlantic University where he earned his degree in Education. Vic later moved to Cayuga, NY, where he served as the Station Captain for the volunteer fire department and was the director of the athletic program at the Auburn Correctional Facility. He then moved back to Florida and ran a charter fishing boat out of Ft. Lauderdale for over 10 years. Vic...

Virginia Louise "Jinx" Thomas, age 93, of Anderson, SC, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Morningside of Anderson. Born April 2, 1927 in Montandon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Hazel (Bergenstock) Burrey. She was married for 69 years to David George Thomas until his death in December 2018. Virginia was a quick study and could always be found near the head of her class in Vicksburg and Mifflinburg. As part of her Mifflinburg High School class of '44, she was instrumental in selecting and starting the tradition of the Little Brown Jug as the high school football championship trophy. Virginia is a graduate of East Stroudsburg...

Judge Edgar Henderson Long, Jr, age 66, of Anderson, SC, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2021. Born in Anderson, SC, on March 3, 1954, Ed was the only child of the late Edgar Henderson Long, Sr. and the late Martha Abernethy Long. Ed was educated in the public schools of Due West, SC and graduated from Erskine College, Class of 1976. After college, Ed earned his Masters in Public Administration. He received his law degree from USC Law School in 1981 and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar the same year. Ed began his legal career with Legal Services Agency of Western Carolina where he served two years. He then began work for the Tenth Circuit Solicitor's Office assigned primarily...

Mary Jo Schawe, born Mary Jo Murphy, daughter to Clarabelle and Clarence Murphy, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Anderson, SC on January 13, 2021. Mary Jo was born on January 24, 1933 in Middletown, OH, but spent the majority of her life in Hamilton, OH. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951 and married Richard (Dick) Schawe on June 20, 1953. They later moved to Anderson, SC in 1991 to be closer to family. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband in 2007 after 54 years of marriage. She was an active member of the Philanthropic Education Organization for women's education and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She played a mean game of bridge, gin rummy, mahjong, and...

Charles Robert "Charlie" Sidenstricker passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, after years of a battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Charlie was the oldest son of seven children born on March 2, 1940, to Lee and Nellie Kinnard Sidenstricker of Point Pleasant, WV. He was a loving and kindhearted soul. He was also a very generous man to his family, friends, and anyone in need. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a retired Captain with Delta Airlines where he spent his entire career of 36 years living his dream. His passion was evident as a Line Check Airman for Delta, where he trained pilots to exceed the standard of...

Melissa Jane Looper Wilson, 77, of Greenville, SC, died peacefully in her home on December 26, 2020. Jane was the devoted wife of Michael M. Wilson for more than 53 years as well as a loving mother; sister; grandmother; in-law; aunt; and cousin to many family members. Jane was the daughter of the late E. Clyde Looper and Melissa Williams Looper of Easley, SC. She grew up with her parents and aunt in the home her grandparents bought in 1910. She always had a respect for her heritage and preserved as much history from the Civil War era homestead as she could. Along with her sister and mother, she always welcomed family and friends with a love for an interest in the farm and house. She...

Leonard Howard Geren, Jr., 74, of Anderson, SC, passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Rainey Hospice House. Born December 6, 1946, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Leonard Howard Geren and Helen Brown Daniels. Howard, as he was known by friends and family, was a hard worker, avid gardener, sports enthusiast, and person of faith. He was a businessman for most of his adult life, primarily working in jewelry sales and finance and was a member of the Rotary Club. Howard loved gardening but only tolerated mowing the lawn, even if that meant he did so in his shirt and tie. He especially enjoyed cheering on the Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Atlanta Braves....

Jacqueline Duffie Weeks, 81, of Pendleton, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Rainey Hospice House. Born September 25, 1939 in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late John B. Duffie and Louise Jones Duffie. Jacqueline was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She was formerly a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC, where she sang in the choir, played and taught the hand bells and taught the 3-year-old Sunday School class. She was currently a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where she served in the Good News Club. In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoyed cooking and canning. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 55...

Judge G. Ross Anderson, Jr., 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born January 29, 1929 in Anderson, SC, and was the son of the late G. Ross Anderson, Sr. and Eva Mae Pooler Anderson. He was married for 64 years to Dorothy Downie Anderson until her death in 2014. Judge Anderson was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a graduate of Southeastern University, George Washington University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He began his political career as an assistant to U.S. Senator Olin Johnston and was elected to the S.C. House of Representatives in 1954. He operated his own law firm in his hometown of Anderson for over 26 years...

Judge G. Ross Anderson, Jr., 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born January 29, 1929 in Anderson, SC, and was the son of the late G. Ross Anderson, Sr. and Eva Mae Pooler Anderson. He was married for 64 years to Dorothy Downie Anderson until her death in 2014. Judge Anderson was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a graduate of Southeastern University, George Washington University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He began his political career as an assistant to U.S. Senator Olin Johnston and was elected to the S.C. House of Representatives in 1954. He operated his own law firm in his hometown of Anderson for over 26 years...

Adeline Glanowski, 96, of Anderson, SC, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at NHC HealthCare Anderson. Born September 21, 1924 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Rybarski. Adeline was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Diane Mish (Dominic) of Iva, SC, Ronald Glanowski of Anderson, SC, Frank Glanowski (Deborah) of Hobart, IN and Robert Glanowski (Marilyn) of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Lauren Glanowski and Jason Glanowski (April); and great-granddaughter, Adlyn Glanowski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Chester, Edward (Bernice) and Anthony (Janet)...

Marjorie Anne Harvey, 77, wife of Thomas Denis Harvey for 58 years, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Antoine St. Pierre and Irene Madore St. Pierre of Van Buren, Maine. Mrs. Harvey's full obituary and funeral service information can be found by visiting, www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

Connie Marie Lolatte Silver, 76, of Anderson, SC, loving wife of Fred M. Silver for 42 years, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at The Rainey Hospice House. Born November 10, 1944 in Naples, FL, she was the daughter of the late Norman Robert Lolatte and Bernice Ruth Lombardo. For many years, Connie owned and operated the Appalachian Gallery and Frame Shop in Boone, NC. She was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to her husband Fred, she is survived by her son, Chad Benson of Greenville, SC; and stepson, Kevin Silver of Estero, FL. The family will receive and greet friends on Saturday, November 28, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home, 2211 North Main...

Terry Douglas Heffner "Cheeta", loving husband and father of three children, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the age of 69. Terry was born on June 6, 1951, in Lima, OH, to Eugene and Marjorie Heffner. He attended Bowling Green State University, received his bachelor's degree from Northwood University and worked at Ford Motor Co. for 40 years in several capacities, finishing his tender as a synchronist material flow coordinator. On June 2, 1973, he married Patricia Suzanne Adams. They raised two sons, Adam and Chad, and one daughter, April. Terry was an avid sports fan, especially of racing, and was thrilled that he was able to attend the Indianapolis 500 for 47 years. He...

William Ray "Billy Ray" Sandlin Ingram, 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born June 17, 1943, in Pansey, AL, he was the son of the late Sandlin Ingram and the late Esther Bedsole Ingram. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Ingram. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Nesbitt, Nyoka Smallwood, and Joette McNeil and brother, Eddie Ingram. He is also survived by a daughter, Tammy Penning, and sons, Jack, Scott, Brad, Ryan, and Keith Ingram, as well as, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by many other relatives and friends whom he loved dearly. He graduated from...

Priscella A. Johnson, 79, of Iva, SC, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Born August 16, 1941 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Austin Alexander and Claudia Irene Evans Alexander. She was married to the late Fred Johnson, Jr. Priscella was a graduate of Girls High and was retired from BASF. She was a talented piano player, an avid flower gardener, and enjoyed making crafts. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Ross (Micheale) Hill, Mrs. Scott (Angela) Phillips, and her son, Mr. Marc (Denise) Johnson; brother, Wallace Alexander; sister, Mrs. James (Doris) Curry; grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlin, Ozan, Emily, Madison and Gavin; great-grandchildren,...