All Obituaries

Honea Path - Barbara Faye McLane Black, 79, wife of David Black, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. E. T. McLane and Lodemia McLane. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was a homemaker. In addition to her husband of the home, Mrs. Black is survived by one son: Rev. Gregory...

Patricia Ann Chapman Roach, 62, wife of Steve Roach, of 134 Broadmouth Church Rd. died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Prisma Health – Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Anderson County, the daughter of the late Milford and Elizabeth Wilson Chapman. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home are: son, Shawn Roach (Krystal) of Honea Path; daughter, Misty Few of Pelzer; sisters, Gloria Gambrell and Christine Bouchard;...

Nathan Dewhitt Powell, 60, husband of Kathy Powell Thompson of 509 Lewis Dr., died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Gordon Monroe Powell, Sr. and Betty Sue Waters Mattison. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are: son, Gene Powell (Lisa) of Belton; daughters, Christina Ricks of Myrtle Beach, Tiffany Marcus (Tim) of Taylors, Renee Powell (Ryan) of Spartanburg, Manda Nichols (Danny) and Jessica Nichols...

Nancy Pauline Wilson Blackwell, 73, wife of Thurman Garrison Blackwell of Belton died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at NHC Health Care of Anderson. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Mary Dorn Wilson. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of 55 years are: son, James Gregory Blackwell (Linda) of Taylors; sister, Linda W. Webb of Belton; 6 grandchildren and 7 ½ great grandchildren. Service will be held 2pm...

Honea Path – Sharon Elisabeth Cox, 69, widow of Marvin Eugene Cox, Sr., formerly of Oak Drive, died Tuesday, January 1, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center.   Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Sr. and Edna Reeves Cox. She was a member of Honea Path First Baptist Church and the Ladies of Hope Sunday School Class. Mrs. Cox was retired from Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services. She was twice married, first to the late Mike Lee. Surviving are: her brothers,...

“June” Beasley Hamilton, 69, wife of “Sonny” Hamilton of 845 River St., died Monday, December 17, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Donalds, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Horace and Addie Mae Davis Beasley. She attended Eastview Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home are: daughter, Sherry Hamilton of Belton; sister, Gloria Jean Garrett (Matt) of New Jersey; nephews, Don Brown (Robin) and Devin Keeney; nieces, Lisa...

Robert Sloan (Bob) Brock, age 87, husband of the late Jean Ray Brock, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. Bob and Jean were married for 60 years. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late W. Sloan and Ruby Massey Brock. A 1950 graduate of Honea Path High School, he continued his education at Furman University and graduated in 1954. Following graduation, he served two years in the U.S. Army in Germany. Bob was retired from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of...

Helen Thompson Land, 84, widow of Jack Land, formerly of Easley, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Summit Place of Anderson. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Alec Dean and Nellie Marie Henderson Thompson. She was a member of the Foster Parent Program in Pickens County and was of Baptist faith. Surviving are: son, CJ Land; daughters, Pamela Land of Spartanburg and Shannon Land of Easley; brothers, Jimmy Thompson of Cheddar and Gerald Thompson of LeGrange; sisters,...

Honea Path- Rev Eddy Ray Mattison, 66, husband of Donna Ridge Mattison of Anderson Circle died Monday, December 10, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late William Ray and Rosa Lee Holliday Mattison.  Rev. Mattison had been ordained at Mt Bethel Baptist Church in Belton. During his ministry he had served Belulah Baptist of Fountain Inn, Flat Shoals Baptist of Hartwell, Ga, and Poplar Springs Baptist of Iva.  After retiring he served as...

Frank Eugene Snipes, Sr. Belton   Frank Eugene Snipes, Sr., 91, widower of Barbara Tilda Bradley Snipes (married 66 years) of 304 Forest Lane died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Hospice of the Upstate. Born in Belton, SC, he was the son of the late Dewitt Talmadge and Edna McCurley Snipes. He was owner and operator of Frank’s Foods in Belton and Frank’s Quick Shop in Honea Path. He served in the US Navy, was a mason, and member of Belton First Baptist Church for over 60...