All Obituaries

Funeral service for Blanche Maxine Bess Wilson, 88, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Platt Springs United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Mrs. Wilson passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born in Sanford, NC, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Blanche Canipe Bess. Maxine was a longtime...

Mr. Billy Ray Snipes, age 71, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 19, 1948 in Monroe, NC a son of the late D B Snipes and Euree Sistare Snipes and was the husband of Patricia Knight Snipes.  Bill loved the Lord.  He was a family man and he loved them with all his heart and enjoyed every single minute he could spend with them. Bill loved his country and served in the United States Army.  He also had a big...

Geraldine Galloway Blakely, 82, of 335 Workman Avenue, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. Born in Anderson, she was the widow of the late Dr. Guy Smith Blakely Sr. and the daughter of the late James Ashby (Skeet) Galloway and Ione Von Hollen Galloway. She was a graduate of Anderson Girls High School and Lander College. She was a homemaker, former owner/operator of Anthony Pharmacy, legal Secretary for Presbyterian...

Texas Lee “Tex” Willard, age 90, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  A funeral service will be held at Freedom Baptist Church at 2:00 on Saturday, September 28, with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm Friday evening at Belk Funeral Home. Born in Black Lick, VA on March 30, 1929, Tex was the son of the late Oakley L. Willard and Hazel Malone Willard Pawley. Tex served in the United States...

Harry Lee Waterfield passed away on September 24 after a two-year battle with Parkinson’s. He was known for his love of family, passion for sports (Go Cats!), loyalty and generosity, dedication to Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company, commitment to the city of Frankfort and Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the genuine warmth he felt toward all—friend or stranger. He was also known for his signature dance move (the Gator), colorful word choice (can’t print here), and...

William Benjamin “Billy” McClary, age 80, died Saturday, September 21, 2019.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 25 at Darlington Presbyterian Church. A family burial will be held prior to the service, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Born on July 3, 1939 in Kingstree, SC, he was a son of the late William Gamble McClary and  Lydia Barrineau McClary....

A funeral service for Zelle Bethea Burnside, 90, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Shandon Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. A private burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mrs. Burnside died Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Latta, S.C. on September 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Allison Bethea, Sr. and Florence...

Shirley Parham Scott, beloved wife of Haskell Scott, daughter of the late Rev. Bill and Lila Parham, passed through the gates of The Eternal City and met our precious Jesus face to face on August 22, 2019. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Autumn and Mike Wright, Everette and Maria Scott, Stuart and Susan Graham Scott, Christie and John Gifford and Tina and David Dechant, fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother,...

Hugh Purcell Atkins, 89, widower of Sara Ellen Mason Atkins, passed away on August 17, 2019 at his home. A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Henry Purcell and Opal Wakefield Atkins. He was a retired employee from Greenville County Schools and a US Air Force Veteran. Mr. Atkins was a member of Washington Baptist Church and served as a Minister of Music for numerous Baptist Churches. Surviving are one son, Geoff Atkins of Spartanburg; two daughters, Kara A. Ponder (Brent) and...

Bobbie Hawkins Stewart, 85, wife of the late Andrew D. “Andy” Stewart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Neta Martin Hawkins. Mrs. Stewart was retired from Swirl Manufacturing. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great...