Arthur K. McDonald, Jr. was born in Anderson, SC on September 7, 1951 to the late Arthur and Dorothy Wideman McDonald.  He attended public schools in Anderson County including Westside High School.  He worked as a brick mason after high school. He was married to Dell Chamblee McDonald and from this union, they have three daughters, Kimberly, LeTanya, and Kendra Chamblee all of Anderson, SC, and a adopted granddaughter, Shan "Mia" Chamblee of the home. Arthur...

Edith was born in Anderson, SC on October 10, 1925.  She was the daughter of the late Homer and Elise (Mattison) Walker. She was preceded in death by seven siblings. She was married to the late William Fant and they adopted one son William "Billy" Fant. She also raised her niece Catonya "Dee Dee" Caulk. Because of her love for kids, she molded the lives of thousands of students in her 33+ years teaching, and was the...

Willie Cecil Johnson of 113 Terrace Lane passed away on December 23, 2017. He was the sixth of eight children born to the late Richard Lee and Carrie Lee Johnson on January 17, 1949, in Anderson, South Carolina. He attended Westside High School and later received a GED. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and re-enlisted in 1974. His place of entry into active duty was Atlanta, Ga.  While in the military, Willie served in Camp Lejeune, North...

Thomas Edward Chatman was born in Anniston, AL to Thomas Earl and Barbara Ann Fleming Chatman on May 2, 1956.  He graduated from Anniston High School in 1974.  On March 17,1979, he married Diana Jenkins.  Through this union, they have a daughter, LaRosa. Thomas served in the US Army and the US Navy.  After his military service, he began a career in Civil Service at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL.  There, he worked for the US...

Louise W. Stevens passed away at her home in Pendleton, SC. She was born in Anderson, SC, the daughter of the late Broy and Bertha Williams. Louise dedicated her life to promoting education,and encouraging generations of students to become better readers. She is a graduate of Reed Street High School, Anderson, SC and Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC. She studied for her Masters at the University of North Carolina....