All Obituaries

On Friday morning, January 4, 2019 God saw Annette getting weary, her road was getting rough, and the days of pain severe.  He whispered in her ear "My dear child come home and take your rest". Annette was born in Anderson, South Carolina on March 26, 1959 to the late John Leonard and Annie Helen Johnson-Martin. Annette's many attributes were endeavored within the confines of a Christian pre-occupation.  Her life conveyed her love for Christ, Family and...

Eleziah Vandiver Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, January 4, 2019, in the Chapel at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family is at 118 Amberwood Lane, Unit 21, in Pendleton, South Carolina.

Mary Elizabeth Vandiver, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  She was born to the late Eleziah and Elizabeth Johnson Vandiver on October 29, 1954. Mary graduated from Pendleton High School in 1972 before attending Central Wesleyan College where she was an Elementary Education Music Major.  Mary was also a cheerleader during her college years. Mary loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and singing.  She played piano for several area church choirs. Mary will...

Georgia Linton Hunter departed this life early morning hours on Friday, November 23, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Sara and Lawrence Blackwell. Georgia was married to James "Pete" Hunter, who preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter Zadie Linton Jenkins (Dwight), three brothers Lawrence Blackwell Jr.(Mary), William Herman Blackwell both of Anderson and Willie H. Blackwell (Samantha) of Atlanta, GA. Five sisters Brenda...

Mrs. Linda Burriss Roberts, widow of Williams Roberts, was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Jim Henry and Ojecter Burriss. Linda graduated from Westside High School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Benedict College and her master's Degree from South Carolina State University. She taught English at Westside High School for 34 Years.  She also wrote the school's Alma Mater.  She was also a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Linda is...

Herman S. Boseman, 72, of Anderson entered his eternal rest on October 24, 2018. Survivors include his wife, Sally Boseman, daughters Erica Baily(Russell) and LaVanita Boseman; three grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Boseman coached and taught in Anderson School Districts Two and Five. He retired from Milliken and Company after Thirty-Five years Service. He was a member of Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and The...

Frank Mattison Jr., passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018, at AnMed Health. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at King David Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm at the Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Marianne Morris Vandiver, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at her home. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Thompson Centennial United Methodist Church.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Moriah Baptist Church. The family is at home.

Deacon Willie Robert Estrich 74, of Anderson passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was the son of the late Ms. Lucille Estrich and the late Walter McCowan. He is survived by his wife of Fifty-Three years Eula Ann Simmons Estrich, son Rodney Sebastian Estrich Sr., daughter Tanisha Estrich Witcher, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Generostee Baptist Church in Starr, South...

On April 21,2018 at her home, Lucy Earl Pringle Means experienced life's final transition and ascended into heaven to receive her eternal reward.  She was born on June 5, 1928 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late John and Mattie Harkness Pringle.  She graduated from Reed Street High School and Allen University.  She taught for 33 years in Anderson School District Five. She was preceded in death by a brother Johnny Marshall Pringle, sisters Bertha Pringle, and Addie...