Waterloo – Robert Michael Hysell (Mickey), 60, born in Columbus, Ohio January 2^nd, 1965 died at his home in Waterloo SC surrounded by his loving siblings on July 25^th, 2025.

Ware Shoals - Anne Pritchard Davis, born in Greenwood, South Carolina on July 6, 1952, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Paul B. Pritchard, Jr., went to her heavenly home on July 18, 2025.

Ware Shoals - Mary Frances Wetona Spearman Brookie, 95, of Hwy 25 N, widow of JB  Brookie, died Friday, July 18, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Abbeville.

Stephen Allen Jameson, born April 5, 1948, son of the late William Jameson, Sr. and Erline Hannah Jameson, in Anderson, SC, passed from this life on August 30, 2024, in Charleston, SC after a lengthy illness.

Stella Johnson Thompson, 91, of Honea Path, South Carolina, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A lifelong resident of Honea Path, she was born on February 27, 1934 to the late Jasper Johnson and Nettie Elizabeth Bonner Johnson. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Graden Thompson, Jr.

Ware Shoals - Lula Diane Babb Ashley, 77, of Green Acres Boulevard, wife of William Danny Ashley, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home.

Born in Greenwood County, she was the daughter of the late Horace Nathaniel and Ruby Owens Babb. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and attended Ware Shoals High School. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she was employed at Riegel Textile Co. of Ware Shoals, The Torrington Co. of Honea Path, and Erskine College of Due West. She loved her family deeply, especially her husband, son, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.

Surviving are her husband, Danny of the home; a son, David Phillips (Alicia) of Laurens; two brothers, Donnie Babb of Hodges and Stanley “Dunk” Babb of Ware Shoals; a sister, Shirley Doan of Ware Shoals; three grandchildren, Ben Phillips, Reagan Phillips, and Chelsea Davis, and a great-granddaughter, Emerson “Emmy” Phillips.

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Dennis “Deno” Babb; a sister, Mary Babb Adams; and a grandson, Chandler Davis.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Nix officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Belton - Luther Junior Honea, 87, of Belton, died Tuesday, July 9, 2025 at his home.

Ware Shoals - Edna Jeanette Heaton Henderson, 90 of Hwy 252, wife of Willie Marshall “Mark” Henderson, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home.

Ware Shoals – Thomas Jeffery “Tom” Kowalik, 61, of W. Cork Street, husband of the late Cheryl Kowalik, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home. Born in Colden, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph M Kowalik and the late Phyllis Kowalik (Wylie). He proudly served his country as a Sailor in the US Navy until he retired and was of the Baptist Faith.

Belton – George Leo Hitt, Jr., 86, widower of Linda Poole Hitt, of Mahaffey Road, died Tuesday July 8, 2025 at his home.