All Obituaries

Saluda, SC:  Joann Robinson Etheredge, 72, of 1512 Hunters Lane, the wife of Willie Lee Etheredge, departed this life on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center. She was born in Saluda County, SC, September 21, 1951, daughter of the late Joe Ben and Henrietta Smith Robinson.  She received her education Batesburg School System. At an early age, she joined Ridge Branch Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Philippi Baptist Church.  She was a retired...

Saluda, SC:  Pearline Robinson Brooks, 96, of 104 Carver Street, the widow of Joe Ben Brooks, transitioned from this life into eternal rest, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Saluda, SC, September 17, 1927, daughter of the late Sam Edward (Roebuck) and Inez Lott Robinson. She was a faith member of Mt. Moses CME Church until her health failed and she was a member of the Women Home Aide Society #41.  In addition to her parents and...

Johnston, SC:  Michelle L. Howard, 41, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 in Edgefield Post-Acute (Formerly The Ridge Rehabilitation and  Healthcare Center) pf Edgefield, SC. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa, daughter Doris Mobley Howard Butler and Jimmy Howard on November 12, 1982. She received her education in the public schools of Saluda County, SC and she was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her devoted mother, Doris...

Hartford, CT:  Larry Sherman (Peanut)  Burt, 47, formerly of Saluda, SC, departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Saluda, SC, February 29, 1976, son of the late James Alvin (Pete) and Rosa Mae Robinson Burt. He received his education in the public schools of Saluda. SC and he was a member pf Willow Spring Baptist Church.  Peanut as he was affectionately called worked most of working life in construction. He was a Dallas Cowboy's Fan. In addition to...

Saluda, SC:  Johnnie James (Gene) Dobbs, 72, of 173 May Branch Road, the husband of Betty Jean Holloway Dobbs, departed this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Saluda, SC, on November 11, 1950, son of the late Roosevelt and Ruby Kinard Dobbs. He was a member of Willow Spring Baptist Church where he was a former Trustee. He was a 1970 graduate of Riverside High School and a retired employee of Hanson Brickyard. He was a veteran of US Army and served in...

Joseph Deviontrey Robertson Ninety Six, SC; Joseph Deviontrey Robertson, 25, departed this life on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Greenwood, SC, son of Tomiko Robertson and Nicholas Graham. He was educated in the public school of Edgefield, SC where he attended Strom Thurmond High School. He was of Baptist Faith. He is survived by his mother, Tomiko Robertson of Ninety Six, SC and his father Nicholas Graham, Edgefield, SC; daughter, Kaciee Robertson, Edgefield, SC; brothers,...

Clyde E. Bosket, Sr. Clyde E. Bosket, Sr., affectionately known as, “Mr. Clyde”, also known to many as “Deacon Bosket”, made his triumphant transition into Heaven at the wonderful age of 94, on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, with his family by his side. He was married for over 60 years to his childhood sweetheart, the late Mattie Lee (Abney) Bosket. “Mr. Clyde” was born on September 8th, 1929 in Saluda,...

  VIRGINIA ANN MYERS WHARTON “GINGER “ Virginia “Ginger” passed away peacefully on 10/16/2023. She was raised in Saluda county and was educated in the Saluda County School Systems. She worked for 30 plus years as a beloved Certified Nursing Assistant, most of this time was at the Edgefield County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother Annie Mae Byrd Myers, father Ossie Myers, sister Jacqueline Myers, and grandson Davon Adams. Left to cherish her...

Josie Lee Warren Greenwood, SC: Josie Lee Warren, 69, passed from this life into eternal rest, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Wesley Common Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Edgefield, SC, November 21, 1953, daughter of the late Chris Sr. and Trula Whatley Warren. at an early age, she joined Liberty Spring Baptist Church and she attended Strom Thurmond High School.  Most of her working life she worked as a machine operator in the Textile Industry. She was preceded in...

Jana Nicole Abney Saluda, SC:  JANA NICOLE ABNEY, the youngest child of Bobby Lee and Brenda Faye Moon Abney, was born at Self Memorial Hospital, Greenwood, SC on September 11, 1985. She transitioned from this life into eternal rest, Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. At an early age she joined Reedy Branch Baptist Church where she sang on the Youth Choir and served as a Youth Usher. She also attended Pine Pleasant CME Church during special events and she...