James Alexander Sheppard
Feb 9, 2024
James Alexander Sheppard age 85 of Greenville died on February 9, 2024.
He was born on February 6, 1939 to Ada Ethel Sheppard and Ansel Alexander Sheppard of Greenville, SC.
James worked as a manager for Capitol Security Insurance. He was a member of Earle Street Baptist Church, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and The Gideons International.
James is survived by his sister,...
Kerry Hampton Traynum
Feb 9, 2024
Kerry Hampton Traynum, 75, of Gaffney, husband to the late Patricia O’Neal Traynum, passed away February 9, 2024.
Born in Pendleton, he was the son of the late Rufus and Nancy Link Traynum. Kerry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He attended Tri-County Technical College, then started a career in welding and construction...
Brenda Kay Smith
Feb 8, 2024
Brenda Kay Smith, 64, of Easley, South Carolina died at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Brenda was born in Anderson, South Carolina, the daughter of the late J.M. Cooper and the late Elizabeth Kay Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Michael Howard Smith; and a brother, Jimmy Cooper.
Brenda...
Charles "Smokey" Boyce Smith
Feb 8, 2024
Charles "Smokey" Smith
Easley, SC
Mr. Charles "Smokey" Boyce Smith, 90, husband of Thelma Sanders Smith and the late Martha Martin Smith, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Smith and the late Ruth Spearman Smith. He was a graduate of Easley High School, a retired...
Tyler Scott Simpson
Feb 7, 2024
Tyler Scott Simpson, 23, of Liberty, husband to Michaela Owens Simpson, passed away February 7, 2024.
Born in Easley, SC, he was the son of Eric and Patricia Murphy Simpson. Tyler graduated from Chattanooga Central High School. He was an avid sports fan, especially Clemson University athletics, the Atlanta Braves, and NASCAR. Tyler enjoyed playing basketball, golf, deer and dove hunting,...
Leland Grady Herring
Feb 7, 2024
Leland Grady Herring, 64, beloved husband of Shelia O’Donald Herring, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home.
Born on September 19, 1959, in Del Rio, TX, he was the son of the late George Almond Herring and Jean Laurel Bryant.
Leland retired from Clemson University Facilities Department after 28 years of dedicated...
Roger A. Brown
Feb 7, 2024
Roger A. Brown, 72, of Central, husband of Theresa Sharp Brown, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Greenville, SC July 15, 1951, the son of Waymon Fulton Brown and Louise Dillard Brown.
Roger received a Bachelor’s degree from Garner-Webb University and enjoyed his career as a teacher both at Dacusville Middle...
Sara "Jo" Patterson Raue
Feb 6, 2024
Sara "Jo" Patterson Raue, 85, wife of the late Richard "Dick" Dale Raue, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Born on April 9, 1938, in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Boaz and Jeanette Garrett Patterson.
Sara enjoyed spending time traveling with her late husband Dick. She also enjoyed artwork, spending her time drawing...
Gregory "Greg" Thomas Ellison
Feb 4, 2024
Gregory “Greg” Thomas Ellison, 63, of Easley, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Rev. James Thomas “Tommy” Ellison and Christine Ellison. Greg spent 11 years with the Greer Police Department and another four years with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. He was a...
John Michael Little II
Feb 3, 2024
John Michael Little II, 56, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Jennifer Little, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home.
Born in Wakefield, MA, he was the son of John Michael Little and Barbara Murphy Little. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and cherished by family and friends.
Mike grew up to become an extraordinary individual who...