Gail C. Tollison
Oct 13, 2025
Gail C. Tollison, 87, of Easley, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born Eleanor Gail Collins in Greenville, SC at St. Francis Hospital to the late Ernest Edward Collins and the late Ruby Hayden Garrett. Gail was a remarkable woman whose indelible spirit and devotion to family, friends, and community made her a beloved figure to all who had...
Gary Anthony Collins
Sep 12, 2025
Gary Anthony Collins, December 27, 1940 - September 12, 2025.
Gary left his earthly residence to join his wife and forever-41-year-old son in eternal life on September 12, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, on December 27, 1940, to Ernest Edward and Ruby Hayden Collins, Gary was just three months shy of celebrating his 85th birthday.
He grew up in the Judson Mill...
Edith "Ann" Watson Emory
Oct 16, 2025
Edith "Ann" Watson Emory, 88, wife of the late James "Jimmy" Barton Watson, of Easley, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Born in Abbeville County, she was a daughter of the late James Clinton and Wavie Estel Spake Cooper.
Ann had a deep love for reading and travel, and was a devoted member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Ann is survived by daughters,...
Shirley E. Wilson
Oct 14, 2025
Shirley E. Wilson passed away on October 14, 2025. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Dublin, GA, on Saturday, October 18th. The family will receive friends at 10am and the service will begin at 11am. Pastor Ritchie Johnson will officiate.
Shirley was born in Six Mile, SC, on December 9, 1934, to the late Baxter C. Edens and the...
James Allen Gardner
Oct 14, 2025
James Allen Gardner, born on February 27, 1930, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. He lived a life filled with dedication, service, and a deep love for his faith, family, and community.
James enjoyed a varied and rewarding career as a building inspector, home builder, and Bible teacher. His professional journey reflected not only his skills...
Mary-Louise A. Baker
Oct 12, 2025
Mary-Louise Abbott Baker, 94, of Clemson, the widow of George H. Baker, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025.
She was born in Walhalla to the late John Colie and Frances Cobb Abbott. Mary-Louise was a dedicated educator. Following her graduation from Winthrop, she taught kindergarten for more than thirty years before becoming an assistant principal, proudly spending the majority of...
Daniel Elrod
Oct 12, 2025
Daniel Ray Elrod, 44, of Easley, South Carolina, loving fiancé to Christine Boyko, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
As a loving father, Daniel embraced the joys and challenges of parenthood with open arms for his daughters, the late Madison Burger and Abigail Elrod, nurturing their dreams and aspirations while showering them with affection and guidance. His humor and kind...
Reverend Doyle C. Finley
Oct 10, 2025
Reverend Doyle C. Finley
Liberty, SC
Rev. Doyle C. Finley, 89, beloved husband of Cleo Turner Finley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home.
Born in Easley, SC, he was a son of the late Silas Devoe Finley and Myrtie Doyle Finley.
Reverend Finley was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College. He obtained...
Elsie Mott Haradon
Oct 10, 2025
Elsie Mott Haradon
Pickens, SC
Elsie Mott Haradon, age 97, of Pickens, passed away on October 10, 2025.
She was born to Benjamin Franklin and Lena Feitz Mott. She was married to her loving husband, Richard Elroy Haradon, for sixty-eight years. She spent her time raising her six kids. Elsie enjoyed reading Christian novels, crocheting, gardening, and cooking. She was known for her...
Janice Elkins Gaillard
Oct 9, 2025
Janice E. Gaillard
Piedmont, SC
Janice Elkins Gaillard, 78, beloved wife of Michael Gaillard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 23, 1947, in Columbia, SC, to the late James Davis Elkins and Martha Onita Duncan Elkins. She touched the lives of many with her kindness,...