All Obituaries

William Bailey James Smith, 16, of 509 Indian Springs Rd., went home to be with Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Cherokee Medical Center. He was the son of David Kevin Smith and Traci Loving Smith and grandson of Barbara Smith, the late David L Smith, Angelia Loving, the late Danny Loving and Special Papa Clifford Bledsoe. In addition to his parents and grandparents, left to cherish his memory are siblings Devin Hambright (Katelynn), Breanna Hames (Landon) and Madilyn Hames, aunts and...

Van Stephen Moss, 74, lifelong resident of Blacksburg, SC, passed away at his home on the Broad River and stepped into eternity on April 9, 2024. Steve was born in Cherokee County on February 3, 1950, to the late Frances Montgomery Moss and the late Winfred Vandiver Moss.   He graduated as President of his senior class at Blacksburg High School in 1968.  He was a graduate of Clemson University, where he served as a trainer for the Clemson Tiger Football team, in 1972. ...

 David "Booger" Wayne Blackwell, Jr, 36, of 113 Guthrie St. Gaffney, SC passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Carrie Blackwell and the late David Blackwell Sr. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother are sisters Ashley Blackwell (Tyler), Lisa "Piggy" Bolick (Bobby) of Blacksburg, SC, his grandmother Gladys Wilson Blackwell and best friends Eddie Mullinax and B.J. Gunnells. He was preceded in death...

Camille Gonzales Zeller passed away peacefully at home with family on the morning of March 16, 2024. She was originally from Port Sulphur, Louisiana and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from LSU with a degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy. She met her husband Raymond J Zeller at Mardi Gras. They married and raised their family in Harahan, LA. She spent several years teaching school and later many years in administrative roles. Camille and Ray retired to Blacksburg, SC in...

Spencer Michael Treanor, 25, of Blacksburg, SC died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his residence. Born November 23, 1998, in Salisbury, MD to parents Alicia and Michael Treanor, he attended Blacksburg High School and worked in construction. In addition to his parents he is survived by family members, cousins, brothers, and sisters. A receiving of family and friends will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 6-8 PM at White Columns Funeral Service, 102 N. Rutherford Street, Blacksburg, SC...

Flora Hatchell, 88, of 1021 Lookout Tower Rd., Blacksburg, SC passed away peacefully. Friday, March 8, 2024, at home. She was born in Kellogg, Idaho and married to the late Walton Middleton Hatchell. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Beverly Barden Wilson (Michael) of Elon, NC, Sharon Barden Moss (Randy) of Blacksburg, SC and Linda E. Bostic of Blacksburg and 11 grandchildren and great grandchildren. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the funeral home from 6:30 -...

Wayne E. Hambright was born June 28, 1943, in Blacksburg, SC to the late Davis and Virgie Hambright. He graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1961 as Salutatorian of his class, graduated from Berea College in Berea, Ky., with a B.A. in social work and later attended the University of Kentucky, earning a master's in social work. He received many awards, including state president of Kentucky Human Services, Outstanding Employee of Department of Social Services and the President's...

Dennis Woodrow Martin, 64, of 269 Lancaster Dr., Blacksburg, SC, passed away unexpectedly February 13, 2024, at Cherokee Medical Center. He was married to the late Betty Jean Martin and son of the late Arthur and Mattie Genette Martin. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Roxanne Watson and Angel Martin Tonio, grandchildren Jordan Martin (Michaela), Austin Martin (Amber), Wren Martin, Jerrin Cooksey, Lucas Moore, Harmony Adams, all of Blacksburg, SC and Destaney Martin of Gaffney, SC....

Johnny "Booger" Mason Bishop,68, of Blacksburg, SC passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Century Care of Shelby, NC. He was the son of the late Paul J. & Ola Mae Hardin Bishop. Left to cherish his memory are a sister Paula Bishop Hodges (Doug) of the Dominican Republic, a brother Eddie J Bishop (Nancy) of Blacksburg, SC, a sister-in-law, Pat Bishop of Ringold, Ga and a nephew Paul Bishop (Cindy) of Blacksburg, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Brian Christopher Ledbetter, 35, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away unexpectedly February 11, 2024. He was the son of Brian G. Ledbetter and Teresa M. Collins. The family will be at their respective homes. There are no announced services at this time. Donations may be made to the Chris Ledbetter Funeral Fund @ White Columns Funeral Service. E-dolences may be made on the tribute page at www.whitecolumnsfuneralservice.com. White Columns Funeral Service is serving the Ledbetter Family.