All Obituaries

Ms. Rhonda Lyons, of Laurens, SC, born December 7, 1960, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Ms.Lyons was the daughter of the late Robert and Claree Lyons. In addition to her parents, preceding her death, was her twin brother Roosevelt Lyons, her sisters, Bessie Ree Dendy, Stephanie Lyons and Mary (Cookie) Lyons. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three sons, Roderick Williams of Liberty, SC, Christopher Williams of Indiana, and...

On the evening of October 19th, 2023, at 8:36 pm, God sent his angel to Simpsonville, SC, to bring his servant home. James “JT” Thomas Floyd, Sr was the son of the late Willie James Floyd and Clairrender Ferguson Floyd, born on November 16, 1935, in Laurens, SC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. James was preceded in death by four siblings: William Arthur Floyd, Henrietta Floyd Massey, Lizzie Floyd Miles, and...

Mrs. Barbara Anne Williams Reeder was born April 19, 1952, to the late Mr. Thomas Otto Williams, Sr. and Lula Mae Dendy Williams in Salisbury, NC. After a steady decline in her health, she peacefully transitioned from this life on October 8, 2023 in Simpsonville, SC. Barbara was blessed with two daughters, Twanda (Keith) Saxon and Rona (Oral) Neely; eleven grandchildren, Lamar Williams, O'Byan Copeland, Janelle Copeland, Ciera (Travis) Cohen, Kiyania (Don) Brown, Octavious (Eloise) Neely,...

On the evening of September 27, 2023, God sent for his angel, Valla Lee Lafayette of Charleston, SC. Valla was the daughter of the late Benjamin Smith and Estelle Morris, born on July 3, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter Gwendolyn Lafayette. At two years old, Valla and her family relocated to Harlem, NY, to support her father's career as a well-known musician. Valla was educated in the New York public schools and graduated from Washington Ervin High...

Mr. Alfred Nelson Sheets of Enoree, SC, born November 2, 1943, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Mr. Sheets was the son of the late Marvin and Ruth Sheets. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Hattie Louise Sheets of the home; three sons, Alfred R. Sheets of Enoree, SC, Marvin Sheets of Philadelphia, PA, Bobby Arnold of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Frances and Lois Sheets both of Columbia, MO; a host of nieces, nephews, and other...

Mr. Edward Sanders of Laurens, SC , born January 29, 1938, passed away on July 19, 2023 at Langston Place Assisted Living in Clinton, SC. Mr. Sanders was the son of the late Eddie and Rosie Lee Sanders. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death was his lovely wife, Sue Pearl Sanders; four siblings, Lizzie McDonald, Johnny Sanders, Anna Sanders Jones, and Richard Sanders. Mr. Sanders was educated in the Laurens County Public Schools. Prior to retirement, Mr. Sanders worked in...

Mrs. Minnie Fuller Watts of Greenwood, SC, born December 23, 1921, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Watts was the daughter of the late Earl and Wesley Lee Fuller. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Willie J. Watts; her daughter Annie L. Watts; six brothers, Fred Fuller, J.C. Fuller, Joe Fuller, David Fuller, Bennie Fuller, and Lindsey Bailey; eleven sisters, Annie Mae Whitmire, Gracie L. Pyles, Viola F. Bluford, Rosa B....

Mrs. Sue Pearl Sanders of Laurens, SC , born July 8, 1932, passed away on May, 11 2023 at Langston Place Assisted Living in Clinton, SC. Mrs. Sanders was the daughter of the late Postell and Lila Jones. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were three brothers, Frank (Elsie) Johnson, PC (Anna) Jones, and Arthur Lee (Elizabeth) Jones; and three sisters, Lola (Lamb) Lamb, Queen (Howard) Prince, and Dorah (Frank) Tolen. Mrs. Sanders, affectionately known as "Boogie"...

Mr. Johnny Leamon Jr, was born in Laurens, SC on August 24, 1946 and passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Laurens County Prisma Hospital in Laurens, SC Mr. Leamon was the son of the late Mr. Johnny Leamon Sr. and Mrs. Annie Bell Leamon. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his brother Sammie Leamon. Mr. Leamon was educated in the Laurens County School System, and pursued a career in the manufacturing industry in which he worked with J.P. Stevens and Watts...

Mr. Eddie Leon Gary was born in Mineral Wells, TX on July 26, 1943, and departed this life on March 10, 2023, at Laurens County Prisma Hospital in Laurens, SC. Eddie was the son of the late Willie and Flogene Gary. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife Maria Gary; his son William Gary Sr; his stepson Kevin Nelson, and two sisters, Marchetta Hamer and Mygreet George. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife Barbara; five children, Jeffrey Gary (Isaiah)...