Honea Path – Ruby Evelyn McClain Johnston, 104, widow of Charles Lanford Johnston, formerly of 12410 BHP Highway, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at The Maples, 13 days prior to the celebration of her 105^th birthday.

Belton – Billie Ray Frankum, 62, husband of Janie F. Weathers of 312 Docheno Rd, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Rainey Hospice House.

Honea Path – Dana Pruitt Banister, 93, widow of Jesse James (Bill) Banister, of 116 Brook St., died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at her home.

Honea Path – David Edward Sullivan, 84, husband of Bobbie Ruth Gambrell Sullivan, of 406 Harper St., died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Honea Path – Larry Gene McClain, 73, of 100 Huggins Street, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Anne Ridge        

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  II Timothy 4:7-8

Florence Antoinette (Anne) Smith Ridge was restored to wholeness on February 24, 2015. She was born to Clyde and Marguerite Smith on September 13, 1938 in Hodges, SC.  She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Johnny.  She is survived by her faithful husband of 56 years, Grover of Honea Path, SC; daughters Lisa (Mike) Butler of Piedmont, SC and Kim (Larry) Good of Taylors, SC.  Undoubtedly her favorite role was as the loving and proud Nana of Edwin Good, Greer, SC, Daniel Good, Clemson, SC and Elyse Butler, Piedmont, SC.

Anne was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Draughon's Business College.  She was retired from Milliken & Company's Honea Path plant where she worked in logistics.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Honea Path and enjoying being a part of the Young at Heart group there as long as her health allowed.

One of her greatest joys was serving others.  She was selflessly devoted to her family and friends and took great delight in taking care of others' needs.  Whether it be a note of encouragement, a phone call, visit, a pot of her vegetable soup or a delicious dessert, Anne was one of the first to respond when others had a need.

Though faced with many challenges, she was always upbeat and met each one with grace and determination.  She was an inspiration and blessing to all who were privileged to know her.

A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 3pm in the Chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home, Honea Path, SC with Rev. Robert Beaver officiating. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.  Given her legacy of love for and service to others, the family respectfully asks that those wishing to honor Anne's life do so with memorials to Connie Maxwell Children's Home or Hospice of the Upstate.

Online condolences may be left to the family by visiting www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Charles Cheshire

Donalds – Charles Allen Cheshire, 72 of Donalds, husband of the late Carolyn Faye Mobley Cheshire, died Tuesday at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood.

Honea Path – Edna Elizabeth Johnson Smith, 86, wife of George Alan Smith, of 301 Elizabeth St., died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.

Honea Path – Lisa Ann Carter Caudell, 40, died Monday, February 16, 2015.

Honea Path – Charles Ansel Bell Sr., 77, widower of Betty Ann McClain Bell, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at his home.