Radford Franklin Barnes

Dec 2, 2024

Radford Franklin Barnes, 54, passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 54. 

Frank had a wide range of interests that brought him happiness. He was an avid listener of classic rock music, often found relaxing to the sounds of his favorite bands. His love for the outdoors shone through in his passion for trout fishing. Frank was also...

George William Browning

Dec 2, 2024

Mr. George William Browning, 91, husband of Katherine Niehaus Browning, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2024.

Born in Niles, OH, the son of the late William Browning and Elizabeth Browning, Mr. Browning received his Master's Degree from Dominican University and retired from Polarity Inc. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and was of the Catholic...

Clyde Allen Gilstrap

Dec 1, 2024

Clyde Gilstrap

Easley, SC

Clyde Allen Gilstrap, age 75, of Easley, passed away on December 1, 2024.

He was born on August 15, 1949 to Henry Gilstrap and Imyjean Apsey. Clyde worked as a machinist for GE for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. When he was not working, he enjoyed bowling with his wife, Shelia, golfing, and...

Mary Ann Todsen Carter

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Ann (Penny) Carter, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Waterstone on Augusta in Greenville, SC.

 Born in Grand Island NE, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of Peter Todsen and Velma Irene Blain Todsen. 

She attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She was a long-time member of Buncombe Street Methodist Church. 

She was predeceased by her loving husband of...

Juanita Claudette Pierce Hitt

Dec 1, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Claudette Pierce Hitt, 85, wife of the late William Allen Hitt, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late John Alman Pierce and the late Annie Bell Bowen Pierce, Mrs. Hitt retired from Stone Manufacturing Company with thirty-five years of service and was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church.

Claudette loved cooking,...

Russell "Rusty" Baird Rice

Dec 1, 2024

Russell "Rusty" Baird Rice, 59, husband of Tammy Griffin Rice, of Easley, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Born in Mobile, AL, he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth Abercrombie Rice.

He was the owner and operator of Accurate Drilling and Blasting for many years. Rusty loved to spend time with and cook for his family and grandchildren, and...

A. Sue Burdette Durham

Nov 30, 2024

Annie “Sue” Durham, 86, went home to Jesus on November 30, 2024. Sue was born to James Paul Burdette and Lila Lee Bolt in Pendleton, South Carolina. 

Sue met her soulmate, Bill Durham, in 1953 and married in 1957. Together, they had three children—Ted, Kim, and Scott. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to those...

Mary Ellen Chafin Adams

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Ellen Chafin Adams, 89, of Powdersville, South Carolina, wife of the late James E. Adams, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. 

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Reese E. and Inez Sellers Chafin. She dedicated over 30 years of her life working for Winn Dixie, where her commitment was admired by many. Mary was...

Helen Elizabeth Singleton

Nov 30, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Singleton of Six Mile, South Carolina, wife to Richard (Dick) Harlan Singleton, passed away at age 89 on November 30, 2024. 

Helen received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Furman University in 1957. She shared her love of music with many others through a long career in music education. This included teaching in Pickens area elementary schools, private...

David Oneal Stephens

Nov 29, 2024

Mr. David Oneal Stephens, 81, husband of Arzella Barker Stephens, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 29, 2024.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Calvin Johnson Stephens, Jr. and the late Thelma Stegall Stephens, Mr. Stephens was a 1963 graduate of Easley High School where he excelled in football and served as team captain....