Sallie Gainey Windham
LAMAR – Sallie Gainey Windham, 74, of Lamar, passed peacefully at home with family by her side. Sallie was the daughter of the late Tollie Gainey and Tora Mae Gainey. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. Sallie retired from Lamar Elementary and Lamar High School after 40 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy W. Turner and her children, Jamie and Jay Turner, Sheila Windham and her children, Matt...
Billy Mullis
LAMAR — William “Billy” Wayne Mullis, 59, died Saturday, June 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Christian Pathway Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Billy was born in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 19, 1960, son of the late Earl and Addie Mullis. Billy worked at Dixie Cup for 23 years in the print department. He was a loyal Clemson fan,...
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Deputies chase down man who fled traffic stop
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