All Obituaries

Yvonne Jannette Strickland Nickels, 87, widow of the late Marion “Nick” Cornelius Nickles, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Greenville. She was born on November 12, 1936 in Belton to the late James Pickens Strickland and Ruth Elizabeth Malone Strickland. She graduated from Belton High School in 1954 and went on to succeed in various careers including as a cashier for Wilson’s 5 and Dime, a bookkeeper for Cox Furniture Company, an Avon Lady, and a Field...

Richard “Rick” Charles McAlhaney, 64, husband of Sandra Hankins Smith, resident of Wexford Dr., entered into rest Saturday November 25, 2023 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta GA. Born on December 11, 1958 in Greenwood SC he was the only son of Lee and Sue Partain McAlhaney. He worked in landscaping most of his life and was a former Professional Wrestler. Rick loved his family as well as reading his Bible, and grilling out. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving other than his...

Carolyn Jean Masters Shaw, 84, widow of the late Bill Shaw, resident of Cooley Bridge Rd., entered into rest Sunday November 19, 2023 at the residence of her son surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1939 in Greenville County to the late John Tillman and Bonnie Slatten Masters, she was retired from Carolina Blouse. She enjoyed flowers, yard sales and she loved to cook. A member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, she served on the Ladies Kitchen Committee. She is survived by...

James "Tony" A. Looper, 57, husband of Debbie Mason Looper, lovingly known as "Super Looper" and "The Man," entered into rest November 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1966, in Great Falls, SC, to the late Joe James Looper and Harriet Jean Bigham Looper. Tony's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, and his memory will forever be cherished. Born and raised in Great Falls, SC, Tony spent his teenage years in Hendersonville, NC, before...

Joycie Brock Cowart, 86, widow of William Robert Cowart, of Belton, died Monday November 13, 2023, at her residence. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late DeWitt and Reese Campbell Brock. She worked for Chiquola Mill until retirement, then she worked as a daycare worker at New Hope Daycare, and she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving are: son, Corey (Janie) Cowart of Williamston; daughters, Donna (Mike) Huskey of Belton, and Pamela (Harold) Getsinger of...

Andrea Paulette Shirley Owens, 80, widow of the late Calvin Douglas Owens, resident of Marchbanks Ave., formerly of Belton, entered into rest Tuesday October 31, 2023 at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. Born on August 22, 1943 in Belton to the late John Frank and Hattie Ruth Timms Shirley, she was a graduate of Belton High School, Anderson College, and Lee College, earning her Bachelor’s Degree. She was an accomplished pianist and taught piano for 50 years. She was a member of...

Billy William Thomas, 87, widower of Patsy Campbell Thomas, of Belton died Sunday October 29, 2023, at Linley Park Post- Acute Healthcare Center. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Ransey and Gladys Leathers Thomas. He was retired from Bigelow Sanford and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church Belton. Surviving are: son, Christopher Thomas (Isabel); daughters, Angela Thomas, Tammy Mantooth, Angel Hanley (Chris); Sisters, Judy Morgan, JoAnn Lowe; grandchildren, Shane Beard,...

North Augusta SC Andrea “Andi” Lechelle Lewis, 50, Daughter of Rev. Roger and Pat Burden of Honea Path, entered into rest Friday October 20, 2023 in North Augusta. Surviving other than her mother and father of Honea Path, are her husband, Erik Lewis of the home: her children , Jaedan Hope Mullins of North Augusta, and Eli Lewis of the home; her sister, Carla Blume and husband Gerald of Clinton; her one and only niece, Haley Garcia of North Augusta. She was predeceased by a son,...

Norma Jean King Rogers, 83, widow of Roy Cleveland Rogers, formerly of Belton, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Clyde and Margaret Autry King and was a member of Second Baptist of Belton. Surviving are: son, Roy Keith Rogers of Greenville; daughter, Margaret Michelle Rogers (Gary) of Anderson; brothers, Roger King (Shirley) of Belton, Bennie King (Ellen) of Anderson; sisters, Sylvia...

James “Marvin” Heller, 85, widower of the late Linda Stewart Heller, resident of Park Road, entered into rest Thursday October 19, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born on October 6, 1938 in Anderson to the late James R. and Aileen Lollis Heller, he was a truck driver for 50 years, retiring from G&P Trucking without ever having an accident. He won numerous safety awards, Truck Driver of the Year, and 2 National Competitions. He was kind to everyone he...