All Obituaries

Natasha “Tasha” Evon Bell, 53, of Florence, South Carolina, formerly of McCormick, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her residence. Tasha was born on January 2, 1973, in Greenwood, South Carolina, to Robert Atlee and Sylvia Lanier Bell. She was a 1991 graduate of McCormick High School and later attended Hampton University. She continued her education at Florence-Darlington Technical College, where she earned her credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse. ...

Bettie Jean Life Story Ms. Bettie Jean Hill of Philadelphia, PA transitioned on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Einstein Medical Center Hospital in Philadelphia.  She was born on February 14, 1954, in Edgefield County in South Carolina to Bobby T. Hill and Julia Quarles Hill.  Bettie attended the public schools in McCormick, South Carolina, graduating from Mims High School in 1972.  She attended Lander University in Greenwood, SC.  While attending Lander University, Bettie ...

Detroit, MI: Ora Louise Wallace, affectionately known as "Sister" 89 of Detroit, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 16,2026. She was born in Saluda County March 1, 1937 to the late Johnnie and Roberta Bates. She was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church.  Ora graduated from Rosenwald High School in Saluda, SC in 1955. After graduation she moved to Philadelphia, PA where she lived and worked for several years. She was united in marriage to Johnny ...

Edgefield, SC: Jonas Samuels, Jr. of 201 Adams Road, the husband of Cheryl Williams Samuels, entered into eternal rest, Monday, April 27, 2026 at PruittHealth-Aiken. He was born in Edgefield, SC, September 14, 1949, son of the Jonas and Nannie Lee Pough Samuels. He was received his education in the public schools of Philadelphia, Pa. During his working life he worked in Janitorial Services. He was a member of Manna House of Saluda.  He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Cheryl W. ...

"I'M SAFE IN HIS ARMS" Troy, SC: Annie Marie Sales Lanier, 82 of Greenwood, South Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2026.  Born in Greenwood County, June 1, 1943, daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Lou Roundtree Sales.  At an early age, she joined Flint Hill Baptist Church where she remained a member until her demise. She received her education in Greenwood as well, also residing in Washington DC for five years.  Ann lived a ...

Saluda, SC: Mr. Willie Lee Etheredge, 75, entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown, Greenville, SC.. He was born on July 17, 1950, in Saluda, South Carolina, son of the late Bennie Smith and Dorothy Rabb  Smith. Mr. Etheredge was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years as a self-employed truck driver. He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and the love he had for his family. He was a faithful member of Phillippi Baptist Church, ...

Grover Moore, Jr., son of the late Josephine Moore and Grover Moore, Sr., was born on May 29, 1962, in New York. He transitioned from this earthly life on March 26, 2026. Grover was born and raised in New York and remained a lifelong resident of the city he called home. Grover Jr. dedicated much of his life to working in the transportation industry. He drove tour buses for a private company in the Bronx and later transported food for airlines, faithfully serving in roles that helped move ...

Saluda, SC: Deacon James "Sonny Boy" Burton of 1109Salem Branch Road. the husband of Gloria Stevens Burton, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Saluda, SC, June29, 1941, son of the late Bennie Lee Burton, Sr. and the late Ollie Smith Burton. He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County South Carolina. He was a faithful member Mt. Calvary Baptist where he served as Deacon, Senior Choir member, Van Driver and just a Servant. He ...

Philadelphia, Pa:  Jimmie Howard departed this life on March 16, 2026. He was born in Saluda, SC, September 20, 1948, son of the late James and Wilma Howard. He graduatesd form Ridge High School Class of 1966. He lived in Philadephia all of his adult life.i In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle V. Howard;siblings, James Henry Howard, James Howard, Jr., and Patricia Diane. Broadwater. He is survived by his son, Al Fitzgerald (Gale) Howard ...

Landrum “Bo” Patten Landrum Patten affectionately known to many as “Bo”, age 86, of Blythewood, SC, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Landrum was the third of seven children born on November 21, 1939 in Edgefield, SC to the late Willie Patten Sr. and Mamie Landrum Patten.  Landrum (Bo) was educated in the Edgefield County school system. Landrum relocated from Edgefield to Boston, MA in 1962.   ...