BJ Skelton Sr.

Oct 14, 2026

Known to most as BJ and as GeeBay to his children, grand and great children, BJ left this world peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family in his home.

BJ was born on February 11, 1935, to the late BC and Hattie Skelton. He and his 4 siblings grew up in Clemson SC, in a house with...

Karen Libby Holder

Oct 14, 2026

Karen L. Holder

Easley, SC

Karen Libby Holder, 53, beloved daughter of the late William A. Holder, Jr. and Ruby Sanders Holder, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Karen was a member of Lenhardt Christian Fellowship. She loved her family and loved worshipping Jesus. She loved going to church and listening to gospel music. Karen was a social butterfly who loved family...

John Dale Zugg

Oct 13, 2026

John Dale Zugg, 63, of Liberty, beloved husband of Violet Marie Wengerd Zugg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Born on December 27, 1962, in Beirut, Lebanon, he was adopted by missionary parents, the late Betty Jean Clay Zugg and the late Rev. Percy Van (PV) Zugg. He accepted Jesus Christ...

Joye Huff Garraux

Oct 10, 2026

Joye Huff Garraux. 85, of Anderson, South Carolina, wife of the late William “Bill” Garraux, III., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Born on April 20, 1941, in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late J.E. and Frances Rosamond Huff. Joye lived a life centered on faith, family, and devoted care for others. Joye worked in...

Santhan John Ninan

Oct 8, 2026

Santhan John Ninan, 76, of Easley, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Born in Kerala, India, he was a son of the late John K. and Ammini Ninan.

He didn't need much to be happy. He found joy in the little things, cherished the time he spent with his family, and understood that the greatest blessings in life are often the simplest.

Santhan...

Frank Martin Zipperer

2026

Frank “Martin” Zipperer, 90, husband of the late Gladys Evelyn Powell Zipperer, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Born in Jennings, Florida, he was a son of the late Carley and Jewel Stalvey Zipperer. Following the passing of his mother during his childhood, he was lovingly raised by his stepmother, Laverne Zipperer. Martin will be remembered as a man of...

Wanda P. Clark

Oct 6, 2026

Wanda P. Clark, 71, wife of Wallace D. Clark, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Born in Marietta, OH, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Ruby Perry Smith.

She found great joy in cheering on her favorite football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes and loved spending peaceful evenings with her husband, watching Westerns together.

In addition to her...

Margaret Waters Gravely

Oct 6, 2026

Margaret M. Gravely

Easley, SC

Margaret Melinda Waters Gravely, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Chesnee on October 19, 1937, Margaret was a daughter of Boyce Lee Waters and Dorthula Porter Waters. She was a proud 1955 graduate of Easley High School.

Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family meant...

Edward Leon Chappell Sr.

Oct 5, 2026

Edward Leon Chappell Sr., 70, of Liberty, SC, passed away on October 5, 2026.

Edward lived a life marked by an outgoing spirit and a kind heart. He was someone who enjoyed being around others and found happiness in the company of friends and family. Those who knew him will remember his warm nature and the easy way he connected with...

J.M. Ellison

Oct 5, 2026

James Matthew "J.M." Ellison, 94, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Bonnie Meece Ellison for more than 74 years, entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina.

J.M. lived in Easley for most of his life, apart from his military service and the last several years, when he and Bonnie made...