Ware Shoals – Elmer William Hodges, 83, devoted brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor, died December 21 2011, at his home following health problems.

Rock Hill, SC -Mrs Glenda Ann Rice Ridge, 52, of Rock Hill, SC died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at her home.

Ware Shoals – Simmie Boland Mitchell, 93, formerly of Ware Shoals, widow of Erskine Mitchell, died Wednesday, at National Healthcare of Anderson.

She was the last surviving member of her family and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 Graveside services will be held Friday at 2 PM at Poplar Springs Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Marcus Bishop officiating.

Honea Path – Mrs. Betty Ruth Parris Phillips, 75, of Hosanna Health Rehab, widow of James “Catbutter” Milton Phillips, went to be with the Lord on December 21^st, 2011.

Honea Path – Troy Ted Knight, 49, of 102 Hammett St., died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at North Greenville Hospital.

Hodges – Betty Ruth Gambrell Davis, 80, wife of Broadus “Peanut” Davis, of 4624 Moorefield St., died Monday December 12, 2011 at her home.

Honea Path – Myra Joan Richey Kelly, 75, widow of Melvin E. Kelly, died Thursday at her home.

Ware Shoals – Allie Kirby Coker, 89, of 14 Green Acres Dr. widow of Cecil Coker, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Honea Path – Jimmy Dean Gambrell, 69, husband of Lola Mae Hannah Gambrell, of 854 Legion Lake Rd., died Wednesday at Self Regional Healthcare.

Honea Path – Carl William “Bill” Parker, Sr., husband of Tillie Marlowe Parker, of 833 Due West Road, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at AnMed Health Care in Anderson.