All Obituaries

Mr. Montgolia Walker, 84, of 4008 Dobbins Bridge Road, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Mr. Walker was a loyal and faithful member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church for over 70 years where he held many leadership positions. He retired from Ryobi (formerly the Singer Company) where he worked for 52 years. He was an avid gardener and his fresh vegetables were enjoyed by many in the community. To the delight of many friends and neighbors, he would oftentimes personally deliver his...

Richard Terry Baskin, 61, of Baum Lane, passed away on July 23, 2018 at AnMed Health. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Dorothy Johnson Baskin; three daughters, Keesha (Randall) Dennis, Sheena Baskin, and Latasha Baskin; two granddaughters, Makala Neeley and Kaitlyn Fant; one step-grandson, DeBralin Dennis; mother, Evelina Baskin Strother; one sister, Evelyn Strother; and two brothers, Wayne and Tyrone Strother. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Eugene Strother...

The sweet spirit of Barbara Elaine Kennedy-Dixon went home to be with our Lord on Monday morning July 23, 2018.  She was born to Nannie Johnson Kennedy and Henry Clayton Kennedy in San Diego, California on January 19, 1960. Barbara attended public schools in Rome, GA and graduated from East Rome High School in 1978.  After scoring an impressive 62 points in a high school game, her jersey was retired.  Barbara came to Clemson University as a highly recruited athlete and...

Mr. Robert L. Sherard, 71, of 124 Sterling Silver Drive in Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Terry Sherard; two sons, Jason Sherard and Justin Sherard; one stepdaughter, Cassandra Pinckney; three grandchildren, Serenity M. Sherard, Amiyah Pinckney, and Chyna Musser; one sister, Alice Scotland; and a host of relatives.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Gussie Freeman Sherard. A memorial service will...

Mr. Harold Williams, 83, of Brookforest Drive, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House.  He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and retired from JP Stevens. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Perry Williams; one daughter, Kathy Williams Scott; two sons, Robert "Chicken" (Dinah) Williams and Harold Stephen Williams; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, John Henry (Eunice) Williams; and a host of relatives. He was...

Mr. Shawn D. Baker, 45, of 507 Auburn Ave. in Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia McDowell Baker; one daughter, Doricia Martin; one step-daughter of the home, Tashala McDowell; one step-son, Xavierus Brown; two grandchildren; four brothers, Frederick Baker, Hansel Little, Raphael Little, and Johnny Scott; and a host of relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Baker Skelton and Roscoe...

Mrs. Viola Elizabeth Vandiver Crawford, also known as Viola Brown formerly of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Anderson, SC on April 9, 1932. She is survived by her six daughters, Mamie Crawford of the home, Johnnie Mae (John) Hill of Deltona, FL, Catherine Crawford of Anderson, SC, Tonye Faye Matthews of Tampa, FL, Sharon Brown of Tampa, FL, and Cynthia Chin of Tampa, FL; one son, Henry Ray Crawford of the home; twenty-five...

Baby Boy Kahlil Hadden passed away on July 8, 2018.  He is survived by his parents, Malica J. Meredith and Larenzo Hadden; two brothers, Mykah K. Hadden and Jo'siyah K. Hadden; grandmothers, Rebecca Meredith and Ileka Hadden; grandfathers, Bobby Meredith, Sr., Benny Meredith, Dimetrus Lomax, and Luke Jr. Hadden; and a host of relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Hadden. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the Ollie...

Mr. Leroy Thomas, 67, of 12 Booker Street in Anderson, SC, passed away on July 3, 2018 in Anderson, SC.  He was a former employee of Goodwill in Anderson, SC. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Thomas; one son, Haven L. Thomas; four grandchildren; and a special friend, Alvede Truesdale Johnson.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas; one son, Eugene Conies Thomas; one sister, Verta mae Thomas; and one brother, James Thomas, Jr. The family will...

Mrs. Connie Kibler Young, 92, of 304 Catawba Circle in Seneca, SC, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Oconee Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Willie B. Young; one son, Herman A. Evans II; three stepchildren, Liznon Chandler, Willie Jr. Young, and Kent Young; three grandchildren, Dawnn N. Dukes, Sheryl R. Clarke, and Angela M. Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Christian H. Blassingame. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laylon and Myrtle Elizabeth Smith...