Ware Shoals – James “Jimmy” Melvin O’Shields, 68, formerly of Ware Shoals, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kingston, NC.Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Essie O’Shields. He worked in sales for NAPA of Kingston, NC, was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and was an avid race fan.

Honea Path – Rebecca Sue Shaw Guest, 86, widow of William Haynie Guest, of Will Hanks Road, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.

Belton – Joseph Allen Little, 77, husband of Linda Joyce Standard Little, of Henry Thomas Road, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Anderson – Mary Lee Sharpe Gilbert, 72, wife of James Fletcher Gilbert, of Little Creek Road, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Una – Patricia Ann Staggs Gregory, 77, widow of Fred Defoy Gregory II, of Five Forks Court, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home.

Allie Mae “Honey” Smith Ashley, 93, widow of the late Daniel Hampton Ashley, entered her heavenly home, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. 

Ware Shoals – Mildred Louise Strickland Davis, 84, of Hwy 25, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Honea Path – Barry Benjamin Ashley, Jr., 71, husband of Loretta Sue Gilmer Ashley, of Sauer Farm Road, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.

Honea Path – Syble Olene Magaha Crane, 82, wife of Donald Crane, of Sanders Street, died Wednesday May 29, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Honea Path – James Wilson Demery, 73, of Hwy 178 North, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Piedmont Acute Care.