All Obituaries

  Patrick (Pat) Parker Mulligan, from Belton, SC, left her earthly life at Hospice of the Upstate on Monday February 6, 2023, after a distinguished life of Christian service to her family, her church, her community, Anderson College (now University), and the International Mission Board (1MB). Pat was the daughter of the late Jasper and Louise Parker (Brooks) and the widow of Kenneth P. Mulligan. She is survived by her children, Patrick Mulligan (Dawn) and Malura Shady (Nick); brother...

Andy “A.J.” Justus Holland, 89, widower of the late Earnestine Tribble Holland, resident of the Cheddar Community, entered into rest Sunday January 29, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Anderson. Born on August 23, 1933 in Anderson County to the late Pete and Pearl Martin Holland, he was a graduate of Williamston High School. Andy was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Surviving is a son, Michael Anthony “Mike” Holland of...

  Honea Path Norma “Jean” Bruce Phillips, 75, wife of Rev. Dale E. Phillips, resident of Gilkeson Road, entered into rest Friday January 20, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 29, 1947 in Anderson County to the late Rumus “Gumlog” and Willie Mae Hanley Bruce, she was a graduate of Belton High School and attended Tabernacle Baptist College. She was a former clerk at Cason’s Grocery for many years.  A founding member...

William Wade Morris, 69, husband of Melante Gay Morris, resident of Pine Top Road, entered into rest Tuesday January 24, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born on November 15, 1953 in Miami FL to the late Robert and Betty Barfield Morris, he worked in construction doing remodeling. Surviving other than his loving wife of 25 years, of the home, are his children, Tracy Morris and husband Steven, Tina Perry, and Leman Morris all of Balsam Grove NC, Teresa Lamoureux and husband Curtis...

Williamston       Michael Jackie Wooten, 63, husband of Tina Patton, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House. Born on June 18, 1959 in Greenville, to  the late TC and Sylvia Wooten. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to spouse of the home are his children, David Wooten, Stephanie Bennett, and Kristina Knight. Brothers, Tommy Wooten, Stan Wooten(Teresa), and Timmy Wooten.  4 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Belton Gerald Emree Carpenter, 83, husband of Jill Carpenter, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at AnMed Health Center. Born on May 30, 1939 in Asheville, NC, to the late George and Dora Carpenter, he served 22 years in the Navy as well as 20 years of civil service. Surviving in addition to the wife of the home, son; William Carpenter, brother; George Carpenter, sister; Sandra Jay, nephews; Justin and Richard, niece; Sara and Josephine; his beloved aunt Pat, also many cousins and...

    Belton Patricia Ann Ruff Coker, 84, widow of the late Eddie Jerald Coker, resident of Rushton Road, entered into rest Saturday December 31, 2022 at her residence. Born on April 2, 1938 in Ninety Six to the late John Daniel and Nettie Leopard Ruff, she was retired from Gerber. She was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are her sons, Michael Bruce Hughey of Anderson, Marc Kevin Hughey and Charles Daniel “Danny” Hughey, both of Belton. Her granddaughters,...

  Ryan Edward Patterson,56, of 1900 Newry Rd Belton, died January 1, 2023, at AnMed Medical Center. Born in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Sylvia Byers Smith and the late Clyde Patterson Jr. Surviving in additions to his mother of Belton is his beloved Beverly Darby of the home; sons David (Breanna)Patterson, Damon Patterson, and Dylan Craig; daughter Amie (Lamar) Ozanne; Stepbrother Barry (Vicki) Smith and stepsister Tina Smith; grandchildren Logan Riddle, Brantley, and Landon...

  Belton Linda Faye Cummings Jefferson, 79, widow of the late John Jefferson, resident of Standpipe Ct., entered into rest Monday January 2, 2023 at Greer Post Acute. Born on September 8, 1943 in Anderson to the late James Robert and Lucille Hanley Cummings. She was a seamstress for many years and retired from Rice Mills. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her son, John Gregory Jefferson and wife Margaret of Anderson; her sister, Shirley Phillips of Anderson; her...

  Belton Wilton Cooley, 86, widower of the late Emma Sue Sanders Cooley, resident of West Chapman Road, entered into rest Sunday January 1, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 19, 1936 in Greenville County to the late Nicodemus E. and Lela Phillips Cooley, he was retired from the South Carolina National Guard and Torrington Company. He was a member of Belton Pentecostal Holiness Church, and Hamilton Lodge #403 A.F.M. Surviving are his children,...