Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Allen Swisher, 85, of Anderson, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. Bob was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 19, 1940 to the late Harold and Mary Ruth Stalling Swisher. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School in 1958. After graduation, he worked for […]

Walter E. Iffland, Jr., 82, of Easley, SC, husband of the late Sandra Stutzman Iffland, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born on September 13, 1943, in Williamsport, PA, he was the only child of the late Walter E. Iffland, Sr. and the late Mildred Shronk Iffland and was of Methodist faith. He was

Mary June Ponder Phillips devoted wife of 73 years to Homer Charles Phillips went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2026. June was born in Mars Hill, North Carolina to the late Otus Ponder and Mafery Honeycutt Ponder on November 12, 1934. She graduated from Mars Hill High School, Pack Square Beauty School

Doris “Dot” Weaver Hollis, 90, wife of the late Willie “Bill” Monroe Hollis, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Theron Randell Weaver and the late Nannie Lou Kennmore Weaver. Dot was employed with Plezu Food Stores for many years and with Ingles for ten

James “Buck” O. Tollison, 94, of Central, passed away on March 18, 2025. He was born in McColl, SC to the late Oscar Henry and Ruth Maye Tollison. Buck lived a meaningful life and was known for his dedication to his work and family. Buck spent over 20 years working at Clemson University as a

Kathleen DeShazo Blank, a woman of profound faith and a witness to a century of history, was called home to heaven on March 14, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime nurturing, just four days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born on March 18, 1924, to Calvin

Mary Jane Monroe Whitmire, 92, of Belton, passed away March 14, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. She was the loving wife of the late R.V. Whitmire. Born in Pickens, South Carolina on November 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Monroe and Essie Allen Monroe. Mary was raised at Epworth

Donald Gene Anderson, born January 27, 1964, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. Known affectionately as Donnie, his life was marked by faith and love for his family. He was a man full of humor with a big heart; a loving presence to those who knew him, and a beloved

Barbara M. Strickland With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Musser Darley Strickland on March 15, 2026, in Greenville, SC. She was a devoted mom and the heart of our family. Her warmth, kindness, and steady support shaped our lives, always making us feel safe and cherished. Barbara