Essie Mae Durant, 80, of 108 Jones Court, Ware Shoals, South Carolina, passed away, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.    Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Roy Jones and Azalee Patterson Jones.    Essie was employed in manufacturing as a textile worker.   Essie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alexander Durant Sr., one daughter, Ida Mae Coleman, and two brothers,...

James L. Wilson, 85, of 2810 Nation Road, Hodges, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.    Born in Hodges, South Carolina, he was the son of Allen Wilson and Jesse Mae Jackson Wilson.   James was a Sargent in the United States Air Force and was employed as a refrigeration and air conditioning specialist.   He was a member of New Life Family Worship Center.   James leaves to cherish his loving memories wife, Daisy Hawkins Wilson,...

John Anderson Freely, 101, of 473 Freely Road, Donalds, South Carolina, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.   John Freely was born December 23rd, 1919 at Rte.1, Hodges SC. His parents were the late James Eugene Freely and Agnes Rita Freely.  John Freely was the only child they had together. John served in the U.S. Army and fought in WWII. He was honorably discharged from the military in 1945. April 6, 1946, John married the love of his life, Ruth Brown Lewis...

Bobby Smith was born October 20, 1948 to the late James and L. J. Smith Morgan. He was the eldest of 5 children.   Bobby got his education at Emma Maddox, Ware Shoals high school and Piedmont Technical College. During his high school year Bobby was well known for his football skills, which prompted Ware Shoals High to retire the #33.   Being an avid N.Y. Giants fan his blood ran N.Y. blue. His hobbies were fishing, singing, and being “Mr. Fit It”. Bobby’s...

  Willie Carolyn Smith known to many as, “Ms. Cat’ was born November 21, 1951 to the late Mr. James and LJ Morgan of Donalds, SC. She was the second child of 5.   She attended Ware Shoals High School. After high school she worked at the Regal textile, and she worked for the Ware Shoals School District 51 for 20+ years. Her love was spending time with her family, cooking , and “DANCING.”   Cat leaves to cherish her precious memories one son,...

Raleigh Robinson, 60, of 29 Riegel Ave, Ware Shoals, SC entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.   Raleigh attended Saluda public schools. Retired from Sloan Plant in Ninety Six, SC and he also cut grass after retirement.   Raleigh Robinson was born January 10, 1960 in Saluda County by the late Elizabeth Robinson and late George West. He was raised in Chappels, SC by the late Georgia Lee Pain.   Raleigh...

Gloria Jean Lovelace, 68, of 6 Aspiring Drive, Ware Shoals, South Carolina, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.   Born in Due West, South Carolina, she was the daughter of John Albert Fuller and Lydia Smith Fuller.   Gloria was a member of Mt. Lebanon AME church. She enjoyed gospel music, flowers, gardening and decorating.     Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Grady...

Mr. Terry Anthony Pruitt, 60, of 153 Willie Kay Road, Donalds, SC, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 19, 2020 following a period of declining health.  Terry was born May 1, 1960 to David and Zonnie Clinkscales Pruitt.   Terry was a member of New Friendship Baptist of Honea Path, SC and a graduate of Dixie High School. He had worked for Michelin Tires and several other upstate manufacturing companies.   Terry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David...

Christina Murray Robinson, 69, of 23 West Main Street, Ware Shoals, South Carolina, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.   Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Thomas Latimer and Isabelle Louise Murray.     Christina was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James Murray and Leroy Murray; two sisters, Willie Lee Walker and Margaret McIntosh; and one grandson,...

James Albert “Hut” Mays, 74, of 2727 Highway 283, Plum Branch, SC, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Greenwood Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, SC.   Born in Donalds, SC, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Mary Frances Roman Mays.   James worked in Greenwood Mills and construction for a private company for many years until he retired.   When James entered the room, you were always greeted with that big smile and unique one of a...