All Obituaries

  Belton James Calvin Jennings, 73, husband of Deborah “Marcelle” Jennings, resident of Bannister St., died Thursday January 14, 2021 at AnMed Health Medical Center.  Born June 24, 1947 in Anderson County to the late Clyde W. and Gladys Ables Jennings and retired as a Custodian for Anderson County School District Two. He was a part time Funeral Associate at Cox Funeral Home for many years.  He was a faithful member of Belton Church of God, where he served as...

  Belton         Ira Luther Alewine, 71, husband of Lynda Bagwell Alewine, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Prisma Health. Born May 06, 1949 in Belton to the late Wilford and Daisy Mae Brock Alewine, he managed his own plumbing business. He was a member at Grace Baptist Church in Honea Path, SC. Surviving other than his wife of 36 years of the home, are his son Wayne (Heidi) Alewine of Pickens, Daughter, Brandy...

Jacqueline Jean Gould, 69, wife of Wayne Alfred Gould, resident of Tanglewood Rd., died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at her residence. Born April 25, 1951 in Newton NJ to the late John and Helen Cooper Young, she was a high school graduate and a Pharmacy Technician. Surviving are her husband of the home, a son, Collin Rosselli of TX, a daughter Nicole Ogden (Gary) of FL; a brother, John Young (Pat) of PA.; a sister, Stacey Kerr (Chris) of NJ; 3 grandchildren. No services are planned at this...

  Belton   Marshall Earl Keaton, Jr., 74, husband of Shirley Babb Keaton, resident of Anderson St., died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 8, 1946 in Anderson County to the late Marshall Earl Sr., and Gaynelle Busbin Keaton, he was a graduate of T.L. Hannah High School and served in the South Carolina National Guard as a Communications Operator for 7 years and obtained the rank of Sergeant. Marshall was an electrician...

  Belton   James Franklin Page, 84, husband of Edna “Sue” Owens Page, died Sunday January 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 28, 1936 in Honea Path to the late James Abner and Nettie Henderson Page, he was a veteran of the United States Navy, he retired from Cryovac and went to work for Afco for 10 more years. James was a private pilot, and best known for his outboard motor work at Page’s Marine Services for over 50...

  Belton Ollie L. Hogg Pitts, 84, resident of Park Rd., died Thursday January 7, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House.  Born May 2, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Joe and Clara Stowe Fields, she was a pastor’s wife and worked for the Blanket Corporation in Belton. She was twice married, first to the late Lester Leon Hogg, then to the late Rev. Ralph Pitts.  She was a member of the Belton Church of God and was a Sunday School Teacher for 40 plus years. Ollie was also...

  Mertie Magaha Hughes Abbeville Mertie Magaha Hughes, 95, window of Raymond Hughes, of Anderson County, died at Abbeville Area Medical Center on Sunday, January 1, 2021. Born in Anderson County to the late George W. Magaha and Gertrude Hawkins Magaha. She was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church of Anderson. Surviving are: Niece Bonnie (Jackie) Evans of Honea Path; Several other nieces and nephews. Predeceased are 11 Brothers and Sisters. Services will be graveside at Neals...

Shannon Rae Jennings Belton Shannon Rae Jennings, 31, fiancé of Cody Haulbrooks, of 99 Ashton Lane Anderson, died Thursday, December 31st at home. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of Terry Ray and Melanie Adams Jennings. She was a member of Belton Church of God. Serving in addition to her fiancé are: 2 sons of the home, Wyatt Jennings and Baylor Haulbrooks; Brother, Tyler (Elizabeth Gilmer) Jennings of Belton; Sister, Alyson (Jarid) Chapman of Anderson;...

Sharon Cox Hamby Belton Sharon Cox Hamby, 78, died Wednesday, December 30th at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late George Riley and Irma Owens Cox. Surviving are: Sons Randy (Tammy) Hamby of Williamston, Derek (Denise) Hamby of Belton, and daughter Sheri Jennings of Belton. She had 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held on January 3rd at 2:00 pm graveside at Garden of Memories. Family will receive friends...

  Williamston   Jessie Elaine Knight Strickland, 74, wife of Benjamin Clyde Strickland, resident of Shaw Dr., died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.  Born November 25, 1946 in Williamston to the late Fred J. and Evelyn Patton Knight, she was a Quality Manager for many years.  She attended Williamston Church of God. Surviving other than her husband of 55 years, of the home are her children, Beth S Tarleton and husband Earl of Pelzer,...