Chrishaun Torrell Hellams 20, of 437 Old River Road, Pelzer, SC, passed away June 19, 2019 in Goose Creek, SC. Born in Greenville, SC, Chrishaun was the son of Robert and Tracy Long Hellams. Chrishaun graduated from Palmetto High school in Williamston, SC.  Chrishaun leaves to cherish his loving memories, his mother, Tracy Long Hellams; father, Robert Hellams; two brothers, Robert Hellams II and Brandon Hellams all of the home  and an abundance of family...

Alberta Cunningham Martin 90, of 19 Gordon St, Due West, SC, passed away June 15, 2019 at the Abbeville Medical Center.   Alberta was born in Leveland, SC to the late Jack Scott and Ginnie V. King.   Alberta was married to the late Johnny Martin Sr. and to this union four children were born.   Alberta worked in child care and domestic housekeeping for many years until she retired.   Alberta was a faithful member of Springfield Baptist Church where she served as a...

Mrs. Ruth Quarles was born June 21, 1930, to the late O. K. and Maybell Smith in Ware Shoals, South Carolina.  On Thursday, June 13, 2019, Ruth departed her life at Self Regional Healthcare.   Ruth was educated in the public schools and attended Emma Maddox School.  She was a faithful member of Dunn Creek Baptist Church where she served as a choir member, missionary worker and a Deaconess.  She retired from Parke Davis in Honea Path, SC.   Ruth was married to the...

James Rouse, 79, of 22 Woodlawn Drive, died Monday at Prisma Health.  Born in Abbeville County he was the son of the late James Alex Rouse Jr. and Almeta Brownlee Rouse.   He was retired from Mitchelin Tire Co. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife Shirley Keller Rouse of the home; daughters, Annette Rouse and Vickie Childs; brothers, Glenn, Jackie and Thomas Rouse; sister JoAnn Hicks (Reuben); and three grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 pm Sunday in...

Ben Otis “Preacher” Norman, 83, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Laurens, SC.   Ben was born in Lincolnton, GA to the late Otis Norman and Addie Leverett.   Ben worked in the textile industry until he retired.   Ben leaves to cherish is fond memories, brother, John Norman, Greenwood, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.   Ben was preceded in death by his parents.   Memorial services for Mr. Ben...

James Samuel Dodson Jr., 82, of 2714 Nation Road, Hodges, SC, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. James was born in Abbeville County to the late James Samuel Dodson Sr. and Willie Reed McGee. James was a millworker and truck driver earlier in his career. He was later employed by Torrington where he retired as a security guard. In 1974, James decided to make his journey home from Chicago, Illinois to South Carolina where he would live out the rest...

Michael Eugene Bivens, 71, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  Born in Laurens County he was the son of R. A. and Alverta Stewart Barmore.  He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Calvin Stewart and sister, Mary Jane Goode. He is survived by one sister, Rose Flack, New York, NY and one brother, Anthony Barmore, Honea Path, SC; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.   Funeral services are...

Trinity Brandasia Harrison, 18, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Prisma Health, Greenville, SC.   Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of Tonya Hurley and Brandon Harrison. She attended Ware Shoals High School and was scheduled to graduate May, 2019.   She is survived by her mother, Tonya Hurley (Adraine Lanier), Greenwood, SC; father, Brandon (Diacy) Harrison, Greenwood, SC; two sisters, Tanasia Murray, Hodges, SC and Tatiana Murray, Mauldin, SC; one brother,...

Mr. William Anthony Bolden departed this life on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. William was born on October 25, 1950 to Lewis William and Hattie Mae Todd Bolden.  William was married to Tracy Robinson Bolden. William retired as a truck driver after many, many years of service.   He was a member of New Hopewell Baptist church Laurens, SC and currently served as church musician for the Christian Hope Baptist Church, Ware...

Ophelia (Baba) Evans Richardson, 61 of 1038 Turkey Creek Rd, Ware Shoals, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. Ophelia was born in Laurens county and was the daughter of Edward Evans Sr. and Katie Jordan Evans.  Ophelia worked for Delta Woodside in textile as a mechanic fixer. Ophelia was an active member of Christian Hope Baptist Church in Ware Shoals, SC where she served as a missionary. She was also a member of the...