All Obituaries

Jean Porter Acker Honea Path, SC   Jean Porter Acker, 82, wife of Louis Clifton Acker of 2925 Shady Grove Rd., died Friday, November 16, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Reece Craig and Macie Morrison Porter. She earned her Bachelor Degree from Erskine College and retired from teaching after 30 years with Pickens Elementary School and Ben Haygood Elementary School. She was a member of the ADK Teacher’s Sorority and Shady...

Brandon Keith McCoy Belton   Brandon Keith McCoy, 33, of 230 Sherwood Dr., died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of Daniel Keith and Julia Baker McCoy. He was a member of Neals Creek Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents are: brother, Daniel Chase McCoy (Brooke) of Belton; sister, Kayse Louise McCoy (Ryan Ragsdale) of Belton; nephew, Landon Blaze Ragsdale; niece, Braylee Rhyann Ragsdale; grandmother,...

Stella Inez Wooten Brown Owens Greer   Stella Inez Wooten Brown Owens, 86, wife of Jerry Owens of Belton, died Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence. Born in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of the late Amos Bead Wooten and Ethel Matthews Wooten. She retired from textiles and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are: sons, Charles Edward “Eddie” Brown Jr., of Memphis, TN and Johnny Amos Brown of Millington, TN;...

John “Joe” Busby Walker, Jr. Anderson, SC John “Joe” Busby Walker, Jr., 76, 211 Twig Lane died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Regency Hospital. Son of the late John Busby Walker, Sr. and Margaret Brown Walker. Surviving are: brother, John Simpson of Anderson; 6 nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Walker Simpson. Service will be held at 11am Monday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Benny Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Belton...

Eliana Lanette Sellers Belton   Eliana Lanette Sellers of 507 Forest Lane, gained her angel wings Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the infant daughter Austin Cole and Alexus Dawn Bell Sellers. Surviving in addition to her parents of the home are: maternal grandparents, Lisa Cogdill, Matthew and Sharon Bell, great grandparents, Anthony and Elaine Davis, great grandmother, Eunice Arnold, aunt, Kimberly Bell, paternal...

Bobby "Dale" McClain Belton   Bobby “Dale” McClain, 63, husband of Maria Annette Holliday McClain of Belton, died Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at his residence. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late William and Mable Davis McClain. He was employed by Timken and a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are: son, Brad McClain of Greenville; stepdaughter, Melissa Oglesby (Jimmy) of Belton; stepson, Wesley...

Verlion Alma Hart Hall Belton, SC Verlion Alma Hart Hall, 89, formerly of Belton died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Belton, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Allie Bagwell Hart. She was a member of Belton Church of God. Surviving are: daughter, Terrie Childers of Belton; grandchildren, Corey and Jody Childers; great grandchildren, Cora and Sammy Childers. She was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Fullbright. Memorial service will...

Nellie Brown Gambrell Belton   Nellie Brown Gambrell, 70, of Belton died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her residence. Born in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Colie Blease and Annie Lee Fuller Brown. She was a member of Honea Path Church of God. Surviving are: daughters, Vickie Gambrell and Patty Rice (Buddy) all of Belton; grandchildren, Adam Rice (Cacy) of Anderson, Nathan Rice (Stephany), Brandon Gambrell and Kayla Robinson all of Belton; great grandchildren,...

Robert “Bobby” Roy Cothran Williamston   Robert “Bobby” Roy Cothran, 55, of Williamston died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of Queen Wade Cothran and the late Robert Richard Cothran. He was of Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to his mother of the home are: nephew, Morgan Kelly of New Orleans; niece, Leigh Ann Stewart (Jason) of Belton; great nieces, Katelyn Kelley and Jasmine, Elizabeth and...

Lida Saxon Timms Belton   Lida Saxon Timms, 105, widow of Troy Lee Timms of Belton, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Pelzer, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Marion and Janie Madden Saxon.  Her late husband was a retired agent with State Farm after 35 years. She sold Stanley Home products and worked for Gene Anderson’s Shoe Store. She was a member of Belton Church of God. Surviving are: son, Carroll Lee Timms of Belton;...