All Obituaries

Bonnie Hanks Bannister Belton, SC Bonnie Hanks Bannister, 79, preceded in death by her husband Allan Bannister of Belton died Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late H.K. (Todd) and Azalee Hanks. A loving and full-time mother, Bonnie returned to the workforce in Accounting from which she retired. She was a member of Belton First Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters, Joni Bannister Harris (David) of Hilton Head and Terri Bannister of...

James Allen Cheatham Greenville, SC   James Allen Cheatham, 68, of 311 Crestfield Rd., died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Thomas Milford and Willie Mae Crawford Cheatham. He was of Baptist faith. Surviving are: sister, Judy Ann Johnson (Harry) of Belton; great nephew, Spencer Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Milford Johnson, Jr. Graveside service will be held 11am Tuesday at...

James Russell Stallings Belton, SC   James Russell Stallings, 92, husband of Betty Baldwin Stallings of 208 Edgewood Dr., died Tuesday, March 05, 2019 at his residence. Born in Honea Path, SC, he was the son of the late Delmas and Ruby Thompson Stallings. He retired from Southern Bell after 37 years and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, member of the Mission Team, sound technician and church Treasurer for over 40 years. Surviving in addition to his wife...

Ranny Lee Lollis Honea Path, SC   Ranny Lee Lollis, husband of Sandra Gay Arflin Lollis of 205 Shaw Rd., died Monday, March 4, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Belton, SC, he was the son of Billy Ray and Betty Lee Hembree Lollis. He was of Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to his parents and his wife of the home are: son, Adam Lollis (Jessica) of Honea Path; brothers, Wayne and Danny Lollis, both of Belton; sister, Sherry Fuller of Honea Path; grandchildren, Payton,...

Effie Mae Johnson Belton   Effie Mae Johnson of Belton, South Carolina, went home to Jesus Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 97 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. She married Harry L. Johnson December 18, 1937 and had 3 children, Helen Johnson Shirley, John Johnson, and Walter Johnson who all preceded her in death. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend prioritizing...

Elizabeth Katie Griffin Jordan, 90, widow of Hack Jordan formerly of Belton, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Ellenburg Nursing Center. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Claudia Knight Griffin. She retired from Blair Mill and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are: sons, Mike Jordan (Martha) of Williamston and Steve Jordan of Anderson; daughter, Judy Hicks (Larry) of Belton; sister, Louise Hobby of Belton; grandchildren, Scott Shaw,...

Sybil Collins Garrett, 90, widow of Alvin Dean Garrett, Sr., died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Ellenburg Nursing Center. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Iler O’Dell Lollis Smith. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church of Belton. Surviving are: step-children, Brenda Clark (Richard) of Belton and Charles Garrett of Anderson; sister, Laura Jean Elgin of Belton; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several great great...

Nathan Dewhitt Powell, 60, husband of Kathy Powell Thompson of 509 Lewis Dr., died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Gordon Monroe Powell, Sr. and Betty Sue Waters Mattison. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are: son, Gene Powell (Lisa) of Belton; daughters, Christina Ricks of Myrtle Beach, Tiffany Marcus (Tim) of Taylors, Renee Powell (Ryan) of Spartanburg, Manda Nichols (Danny) and Jessica Nichols...

Eugene Shaw, 76, widower of Patricia Ashley Shaw of Honea Path died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Regency Hospital. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late U.C. Shaw and Grace Ables Caldwell. He served in the US Army, was a Mason with the Center Lodge #37 and was of Baptist faith. Surviving are: brother, Charles Caldwell (Martha) of Hodges; granddaughter, Leslie Morgan Dial of Belton; 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kristi Shaw...

William “Bill” Ray Rutledge, 84, of Belton died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Belton, SC, he was the son of the late Jessie Prince and Ruby Ellison Rutledge. He was a member of Neals Creek Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are: sons, Randy Rutledge (Carol) of Belton, Terry Rutledge of CA, Kenneth Rutledge (Cindy) of Belton; daughters, Anita McCurry (William) of Abbeville, Denise Rutledge of Jackson, GA; sisters, Elizabeth Wilson and Gladys Roach; 8...