All Obituaries

Dale Armstrong Owens, 87, of Belton, SC, died Saturday, November 10, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Anderson.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joann Taylor Owens of Belton; daughters Joni Dale Owens of Anderson, Jill Ann Owens Smith (Joe Barilovits) of Greenville, and Jana Owens Kelly (Brian) of Palos Verdes, CA; grandchildren Michael Steve Morrison (Kelly), Matthew Henry Morrison (Jennifer), Austin Owens Kelly and William Sanderson Kelly, sister Nancy Ann Owens of Greenville, and...

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Orr, 70, of McAlister Rd. died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Arvin and Essie Phillips Orr. Surviving are: the love of his life, Nancy Davenport Orr of Williamston; son, Brian Orr of Belton; brothers, Richard Orr (Doris) of Honea Path, and Arnold Orr (Shirley) of Anderson; 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. His daughter, Lori Skinner, preceded him in death. Service will be held...

George Washington Haynie, 69, husband of Linda Stephens Haynie of 27 years, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. Born in Belton, he was the son of the late Jasper Vernon Haynie, Sr. and Frances Palmer Haynie. He was a member of Neals Creek Baptist Church. He was a homebuilder for over 40 years building in New Orleans and Virginia Beach, before coming home to establish Sunny South Builders in Belton. He was an avid family historian and loved his family. He loved his pets, Lady...

William Lee Chapman, 88, widower of Edna Holliday Chapman, of Pelzer died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Edward and Beulah Phillips Chapman. Surviving are: son, Stephen Dale Chapman (Melody) of Cheddar; daughters, Yvonne Kelly (Charles) of Pelzer, Wanda Ellis of West Pelzer, and Lisa Harvey of Greenville; brother, Larry Chapman of Williamston; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,...

Annie Willene Golden Loudermilk, 81, wife of 58 years of William Leon Loudermilk of 103 Qualla Rd. died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. Born in Central, she was the daughter of the late Garce and Ollie Mae Manley Golden. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband of 58 years and of the home are: sons, William Keith Loudermilk of the home, Gregory Leon Loudermilk (Michelle), and Timothy Alan Loudermilk (Kimberly) all of Belton; daughter,...

Sara Norris Sharpe, 101, widow of James Floyd “Hawk” Sharpe of Belton died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. Born in Belton, she was the daughter of the late Henry Frierson and Naomi Warnock Norris. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton and she worked at the Belton News Chronicle. Surviving are: son, Kirk Sharpe (Alice) of Belton; daughter, Judy Cushman of Anderson; grandson, Jason Sharpe (Jerri Lynn); granddaughters,  Erin Saylers (Keith), and Angel...

Jean Craft Nelson, 84, widower of Jim Walter Nelson of 303 Palmetto Parkway died Monday, September 30, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dessie Wilson Craft. She was a member of Belton First Baptist Church. Surviving are: sons, Tommy Wade Nelson (Melissa) of Clemson, James Scott Nelson of Greenville, and Phillip Walter Nelson of Belton; grandchildren, Blake Nelson (Samantha), Adam Nelson (Sarah), Brittney Kilgore, Elizabeth Vaughan...

Craig Avery Acker, 54, husband for 23 years of Shirley “Roxanne” Tammen Acker of the Shady Grove community, died Friday, September 27, 2019. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Louis Clifton Acker of Honea Path, and the late Lottie Jean Porter Acker. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his father, and wife of the home are: sons, Michael Corey Stone and Christopher “Ty” Stone both of Honea Path; sister, Renee Craddock (Jeff) of...

Betty Sue Walker Campbell, 86, widow of Jack Ralph Campbell, formerly of Belton, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, N.C. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Brodus and Marie Walker. She was a member of Belton Church of God. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sons, Ronnie Lamar Campbell and wife Brenda of Nixa, M.O., James Stanley Campbell and wife Jean of Anderson, S.C., and Michael Bradley...

Dorothy Smith Wilson, 93, widow of Stanley Andrew Wilson, formerly of Belton, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Eden Terrace Senior Living in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Belton, she was the daughter of the late Clark Perry Smith Sr. and Pearl Fuller Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton. Surviving are: daughter, Delores Chandler (Harold) of Spartanburg; grandchildren, Jennifer Chandler and Stephanie Hoke (Todd) of Hilton Head Island. Her brothers, Vernon Smith and...