Martha H. Bowman

May 23, 2024

Martha H. Bowman, 86, of Clemson, went to her eternal home on May 23, 2024, following a brief stay at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital. A native of Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Othella (Keaton) Heaton.

A loving wife, mother, and “Mimi”, she greatly impacted the community serving as a long-time medical office administrator for...

Joe N. Dyar

May 21, 2024

Joe N. Dyar, 89, of Clemson, passed away May 21, 2024. 

Born in Pickens County on November 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph Arthur Dyar and Nina Gassaway Dyar. Joe graduated from The Medical University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1959. He also served his country proudly in the United States...

Toy "Sonny" Reid

May 21, 2024

Pastor Toy "Sonny" Reid, Jr., 77, of Easley, husband of the late Charlotte Anita Reid, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the eldest of two sons of the late Toy I. Reid, Sr., and Ernestine P. Reid.  Toy was a beloved pastor at the Living Waters...

Velmar Fred DeKreek

May 20, 2024

Velmar Fred DeKreek, born on April 10, 1934, in Bloomingdale, Michigan, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2024, He was a loving husband to Barbara DeKreek.Velmar served proudly in the Army and dedicated himself to his country. Velmar enjoyed spending his days working in the yard, spending time on the lake, and relishing the beauty of the great outdoors. His...

Jane Finley Fowler

May 20, 2024

Jane Finley Fowler, 76, the beloved wife of Thomas E. Fowler, of Easley, passed away on May 20, 2024. 

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Jane was the daughter of the late Ossie C. and Edith Finley. Jane was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley. Before returning to her childhood church, Rock Springs, she was a member of Tremont...

Gary Benton Rhinesmith

May 20, 2024

Gary Benton Rhinesmith, 88, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at The Foothills Retirement Community. 

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Arnold William and Florence Kosowsky Rhinesmith. He graduated from the University of South Carolina for his undergraduate degree and continued his education at the University of Delaware where he earned...

Laura Alexander Hall

May 19, 2024

Mrs. Laura Alexander Hall, 91, wife of the late Clyde Alton Hall, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 19, 2024.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Ralph  Alexander and the late Carrie Mae Fendley Alexander, Mrs. Hall was a graduate of Six Mile High School and she received her Nursing Degree from the...

Janice Dunbar Moser

May 18, 2024

Janice Dunbar Moser, 84, beloved wife of Robert (Bob) W. Moser, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Born in Charlotte, NC, but raised in Chester, SC, Janice was the daughter of the late James E. Dunbar, Jr and Rebecca Simril Dunbar.  She was a graduate of the Chester High School Class of 1957, and the Presbyterian Hospital School of...

Donnie Ray Lyda

May 18, 2024

Donnie Ray Lyda, 74, of Central, passed away on May 18, 2024 at his home. 

Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late James Franklin Lyda and Veona Berry Lyda. Donnie graduated from D.W. Daniel High School and worked for Cannon Mill, Daniel Construction, and most recently Walmart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Clemson...

Katy Brooke Jones

May 17, 2024

Katy Brooke Jones, affectionately known as "Sassy", passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. 

Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, the daughter of Larry and Glenda Crane Strickland. She was a beloved Labor and Delivery Nurse at AnMed, a talented Nail Technician, and a dedicated Production Supervisor at NRTC Automotive. Katy's passion for caring for others extended into the hearts of all...