Obituaries

Dorothy “Dot” Harper Clark, 86, widow of Samuel Jefferson Clark, passed away September 22, 2023.

A native of Anderson County, daughter of the late James Brownlee and Mary Lou Hill Harper, she was a retired nurse and member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving is her daughter-in-law, June W. Clark of the home.

Barbara Ann Taylor Parris, 86, wife of the late Gary W. Parris, moved into her heavenly home September 17, 2023.

Kay Fowler DeYoung, 72, formerly of Taylors, SC, widow of Ben Steven “Steve” DeYoung, died September 13, 2023, at Vitality Living in Milton, GA.

Marilyn Rhea O’Pell Burke, 79, widow of Howard Burke, passed away September 12, 2023.

Bobbie Jean Ward Dill, age 89, wife of Joe Roy Dill for 70 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at National Healthcare of Greenville, SC. She was born in Taylors, South Carolina, to the late Houston and Pauline (Polly) Ward. Bobbie attended Taylors High School. Primarily, Bobbie was a homemaker.

Dennis Troy Dillard, 73, husband of the late Jan Cary Dillard, passed away September 4, 2023.

A native of Greer, SC, son of the late Ben Howard and Iris Hill Dillard, he was a member Brushy Creek Baptist Church and a founding member of Gospel Truth Men’s Singing Group.

Doris Garrison Van Arsdale, 86, of Asheville, was carried away by the angels on August 24, 2023.

Doris was born in Rock Hill, SC, and spent her childhood in Greer. She treasured the many friendships she had with her classmates at Greer High School.

Kimberly Denise Hughes went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2023, at 61 years of age. Kimberly was the daughter of Rita M. Young and the late Roy H. Parker.