All Obituaries

Mr. Hugh Charles Williams was born August 21, 1944 to Frank and Irene Smith Williams in Laurens County, South Carolina.  He was a member of St. Vaughnville Baptist Church in Chappells, South Carolina and previously worked for Laurens County District 56 Schools.  Mr. Williams entered into eternal rest at his home at the age of seventy-eight. He leaves to cherish his son, Christopher (Melissa) Williams; his daughters, Alfredia Philson and Opehlia Willilams; a host of...

Mr. Trevor DeTerion Anderson was born on February 02, 1991, in Laurens County, South Carolina to Sharon D. Anderson and Vernon Cannon. He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina. On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Mr. Trevor DeTerion Anderson departed this life in Laurens County, South Carolina and entered Eternal Rest at the age of thirty-one. In addition to his parents, his loving memories will be cherished by his two sons: Trevor "TJ" Anderson, Jr. and Khali...

Mr. Willard Dorsh DuBose was born October 13, 1965 in Meadville, Mississippi to James DuBose and Thyerria Allen DuBose. He was a member of Waterloo Baptist Church in Waterloo, South Carolina.  In addition to the love he had for his family, he also had a love for doing woodwork around the house. Willard was preceded in death by one brother, Benjamin DuBose.  On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Mr. Willard Dorsh DuBose departed this life at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial...

Mrs. Josephine Dillard Gary was born on June 28, 1935, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Nathaniel Dillard and Essie Watson Dillard. She attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where she graduated in the Bell Street High School, Class of 1956. At an early age, Josephine joined Bethlehem Grove Baptist Church where she was a member of the Young Ladies Auxiliary Choir. After years of employment, she retired from Whitten Center in Clinton, South Carolina as a...

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, the precious spirit of Mrs. Hattie Lucille Vance passed from Earth to Eternity to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of Eighty-three. Mrs. Hattie Lucille Vance was born on April 30, 1939, to the late Carrie Bell Hunts and Maxie Cunningham. She attended Bell Street of Laurens County. She worked at Whitten Center as a kitchen aide and retired after 29 1/2 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Willie James Hunt,...

It was the eighteenth day of September, in the year 1948 that George Edward Watts was born unto Jessie Frank Watts, Sr. and Minnie Price Watts. He was one of five children born unto this union. At a very young age, George was taught the importance of family ties, strong ties, strong faith, morals and importance of sharing love and compassion towards all humanity. George was baptized at a young age and became an affiliated member of Springfield Baptist Church in Clinton, South Carolina,...

Mr. James Robert Long, Sr. was born on October 17, 1946, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late Thelma Long. He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina and was a graduate of the Bell Street High School Class of 1964. He furthered his education after high school and graduated from Midland Technical College in 1973. James was formerly employed with Torrington Plant (Timken) in Clinton, South Carolina. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Clinton, South...

Lillie K. Cannon Richard was born September 10, 1929 to the late Robert and Bessie Simpson Cannon in Laurens County, South Carolina. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She was a member of the St. Vaughnville Baptist Church which she attended until her health declined. She was also a member of the Woman's Aide Society #49. Lillie entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 20222, at her home at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband Wardell Richard. Two...

Mrs. Marie Marshelle Earle was born February 15, 1963, in Seneca, South Carolina to to T.J. and Eva  Lou Johnson. She was educated in the public schools of Oconee County, South Carolina and was a graduate of the Seneca High School Class of 1981.  After high school, she furthered her education at Tr-County Technical College in Pendleton, South Carolina and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate Class of 2000 in Spartanburg, South Carolina where she received her...

Mr. John Oscar Rice, Jr. was born on October 25, 1934, in Laurens County, South Carolina to the late John Oscar Rice, Sr. and Rosa Bell Barksdale Rice. He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina. He was a member of Duncan Creek Baptist Church in Laurens, South Carolina. After many years of employment, John retired as a Concrete Finisher at Metromont in Greenville, South Carolina. On Friday, December 09, 2022, Mr. John Oscar Rice, Jr. departed this life at National...