Mikell Bernard Dasher, 64, of 1074 Southview Dr., Laurens, S.C., and husband of Linda Page Dasher, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Savannah, Ga., he was a son of the late George Bernard and Althea Altman Dasher.  Mike was of the Lutheran Faith and was employed with Jostens for…

Micaiah J. Daniels, 6, formerly of 4789 Hwy. 252, Laurens, S.C., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 610 West McConnells Highway in McConnells, S.C. He is survived by one brother and two sisters. Services for Micaiah J. Daniels were held Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Hickory Tavern Middle School in Hickory Tavern at 3:00…

Patchell Daniels, 39 formerly of 4789 Hwy. 252, Laurens, S.C., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 610 West McConnells Highway in McConnells, S.C. She is survived by one son, two daughters, nine sisters and two grandchildren. Services for Patchell Daniels were held Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Hickory Tavern Middle School in Hickory Tavern…

Jim Edward Daniels, 60 formerly of 4789 Hwy. 252, Laurens, S.C., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 610 West McConnells Highway in McConnells, S.C. He is survived by one son, two daughters, two brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren. Services for Jim Daniels were held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hickory Tavern Middle School…

Rita Carol Parris, age 69, of Laurens, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at National Healthcare Center of Laurens. Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late R.T. and Betty Campbell McGinty.  Rita was a homemaker and was a member of Second Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at 3:00…

Mr. Jesse Roy “Slick” Philson, 70 passed away Friday, September 08, 2017 at Martha Franks Retirement Home in Laurens, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Philson; two daughters, four brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services for Jesse Roy “Slick” Philson were held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Antioch AME…

Charles Melvin Hipp, age 78, of Laurens, S.C., passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at his home. Born in Laurens, S.C., he was a son of the late Boyd Edgar and Mattie Kelly Hipp. Melvin was a US Army Veteran and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Laurens.  He attended Ford High…

Karl Heinz Niebacker, of Wheelock, Vermont, died peacefully after a short period of declining health on September 7, 2017. Karl was born on March 12, 1920 to the late Elisabeth Ostermann Niebacker and Karl Niebacker in Braunschweig, Germany.  He was their only child and proudly immigrated to the United States on March 18, 1926. Karl…

Mabel Elizabeth Howard Ferrell, age 89, of 327 Hillbrook Road, Laurens, S.C., and widow of Rev. Norman Reid Ferrell, Sr, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at National Healthcare Center of Laurens. Born in Hartwell, Ga., she was a daughter of the late L.N. and Clara Mae Paige Howard.  Mabel was a member of…

Waterloo, S.C. – John Howard, Jr., 71, of 9004 Riverfork Road, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Spartanburg County, S.C., he was a son of the late John Sr., and Lillian Lawson Howard. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Howard was a two time Past Grand Master of the Independent…