Kenneth Ray Fisher, Mary Carter, Johnie Broshar, Timothy Floyd Chandler, Nelson Swords, Joe Casey, Charles Bagwell, Joyce Cannon
Joyce Cannon
Joyce Louise Harris Cannon of Williamston, 78, wife of the late David Harvey Cannon, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lois Vermillion Harris. She retired from Anderson County School District One as well as Mount Vernon Mills.
She is survived by her children, Chris Cannon, Wanda Bowers, Joseph Cannon, Candy and Crystal Cannon, all of Williamston; brother, John Harris of Greenwood; five granddaughters and eleven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held June 12 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Charles Bagwell
Charles William Bagwell of Easley, 88, husband of Mina Louise Williams Bagwell, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
He was twice married, first to the late Rosa Bawkum Bagwell.
Born in Williamston, he was the son of the late Martin Bagwell and Marie Ellen McAlister Bagwell Spence. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Kendall Company. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two step-children, sisters, Linda Bryant and Martha Wilson, both of Pelzer; and seven step-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held June 10 at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Joe Casey
Joe Edward Casey of Pelzer, 87, husband of Gloria Diane Kellett Casey, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home.
Born in Pelzer, he was a son of the late Manse Jolly Casey, Sr. and Eva Martin Casey. He retired from Michelin and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Tammy Haynes of Piedmont; brother, Manse Jolly Casey, Jr. of Williamston; sister, Shelba Ellison of Williamston; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held June 13, at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville, SC 29605 or Eastview Baptist Church, 120 Eastview Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669.
The family is at the home of Tammy and Greg Haynes, 9 Campbells Farm Drive, Piedmont, SC 29673.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Nelson Swords
Nelson A. Swords of Williamston, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve was salesman for Harper Brothers and served as Vice President of Fant’s Office Supply.
He was predeceased by his wife.
He is survived by his Allen Sword and Allison Buchanan; children, four grandchildren; a sister, Linda Swords Clark, and a brother, Sherwin Swords.
The family received friends June 12 at Gray Mortuary, with a memorial service following in the mortuary chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 1320 Highway 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Timothy Floyd Chandler
Timothy Floyd “Tim” Chandler of Belton, 62, husband of Nancy Louise Chandler passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.
Born in Pelzer, he was a son of William Jerry Chandler of Pelzer and Catherine Louise Lusk of Anderson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked as an industrial plumber, and attended Oak Pointe Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by daughters, Tabatha Allen of Pelzer, Toni Leigh Chandler Jones of ND, Crystal Hasley of Belton, and Keri Pettus of Williamston; sons, Bradley Tollison of Belton and Jax Chandler of the home; sisters, Maria Helvie of Anderson and LeeAnn Fowler of Williamston; brother, Tony Chandler of Honea Path; fourteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The funeral was June 14 in the mortuary chapel, with burial following in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 100 Verdae Boulevard Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Johnie Broshar
Johnie Dee Broshar of Belton, 61, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of the late William “Bill” and Sue Broshar. He was a truck driver.
He is survived by his daughters, Sierra Nichole Broshar of Anderson and Amanda Broshar of Belton; brother, Dusty Broshar; sister, Candie Ballard.
No services will be held at this time.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Mary Carter
Mary Ellen Owens Carter of Williamston, 76, wife of the late Larry Gene Carter, passed away June 8, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Williamston, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Ransom and Ollie M. Yonce Owens. She retired from Milliken – Cushman Plant.
She is survived by children, Gene Carter of Anderson, Robbie Carter of Williamston, and Linda Strickland of Belton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Keep the family in your prayers as they make preparations to celebrate her life.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
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Kenneth Ray Fisher
June 6, 2023, Kenneth Ray Fisher, 76, of Piedmont, SC passed away of complications from a cardiac arrest, with his beloved wife, Helen, at his side.
Ken and Helen married in 1966 while he was stationed in Charleston, SC serving in the United States Air Force as an avionics technician. They resided in the Charleston area for several years before Ken received a scholarship to Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo where he earned a degree in automotive marketing and management. Ever the adventurer, Ken loaded up his wife, daughter, Marcia, and son, Greg, into a converted school bus for the cross- country move. One of his first priorities after arriving in Pueblo was to find a gospel centered church. His desire was always for his children to come to know the Lord and be raised in church.
After many more cross-country moves, Ken and Helen settled in Upstate South Carolina in the early 90’s. They became Pop-Pop and Gramma to Zachary, Kayli, Nicholas, Joshua, and Connor. Passionate about his grandchildren, he never missed a birthday party and Christmas morning didn’t start until he and Gramma arrived. His heart grew to overflowing though, as 17 great-grandchildren were welcomed. When foster great-grandchildren joined the family for a time, they became his own, too. His love for his grands and great-grands was evident and a hug and “love you” was required before parting ways.
Anyone who knew Ken could tell his generous spirit knew no end. He was known to frequently stop along the side of the road to help a stranded motorist. An expert mechanic and car enthusiast, he could fix just about anything with whatever supplies happened to be present.
New friends were made everywhere, even along the side of the road.
A good story or joke was always on the tip of his tongue. And they almost always centered around a car. Once named rookie of the year at the Woodruff dirt race track, he defied death many times while driving a stock car through the years.
Ken loved his Jesus. Being with his church family at Bessie Road Baptist Church, singing Southern Gospel music with his young couple’s group, teaching Sunday School, serving as an ordained deacon, and helping Helen run a church thrift store were some of the numerous ways he shared that love.
Born in the Quebec community of Lake Toxaway, NC, he was the youngest son of John and Addie Fisher. He had three brothers and three sisters. He also considered his lifelong friends, Marvin McDaniel, Tom Semro, and Darryl Schultz, as brothers. His favorite saying was probably influenced by his humble upbringing. He liked to say “I started with nothing, still got most of it.” Ken understood well how rich he actually was.
Ken was predeceased by father John Lewis Fisher and mother Addie Owen Fisher, brother Benjamin Fisher, and sisters Addalee Fisher and Katherine Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Helen (Sorrells), daughter Marcia Haddan (Michael), son Gregory Fisher, and grandchildren Zachary Haddan (Megan), Kayli Shockley (Christopher), Nicholas Haddan (Ashlee), Joshua Haddan (Katherine), and Connor Haddan.
He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Abigail, Caroline, Rayelyn, Tinsley, Natalie, Theodore, Austin, Phillips, Penland, EllieKate, Judah, Chester, Ashlyn, Benjamin, Addalee, and Jonathan. he leaves also his siblings Early J “Bud” Fisher (Betty), Elaine McCall (Sidney), Leon Fisher (Leon), and his sister-in-law Brenda Fisher, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service was be held at Bessie Road Baptist Church in Piedmont, SC on Sunday June 11, 2023 at 4:30 pm. Visitation began at 3 pm. He will be laid to rest at M J Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, SC at a later date.
Those wishing to honor him may reach out to someone in need around you and help them. That’s what Pop would do.
