Franklin David Hartsell
Jun 20, 2025
Franklin David Hartsell – known to many as Pastor Frank and Chaplain Hartsell and to a few as Papa Frank and Frankie – died on June 20, 2025, in Clemson.
He was 90.
He’s survived by his faithful wife of almost 66 years, Joyce, who cared for him lovingly in his final months; and by his daughter, Leigh, and sons Jeff (and...
Frances Elizabeth Gavin
Jun 19, 2025
Frances Elizabeth Gavin, wife of the late Thomas J. Gavin, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Born on April 22, 1949 in Bayonne, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Boyce Lee Gowan and Therese Cosgrove Gowan.
Frances found joy in crocheting, and would create beautiful blankets and stuffed animals that welcomed each new addition to her family. She also...
Billy E. Stamey
Jun 18, 2025
Billy E. Stamey, a distinguished veteran, and husband of Shelby Jean Porter Stamey, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on July 13, 1936, in Seneca, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Horace Eugene Stamey and Carrie Elmina Burkett Stamey.
After enlisting in the United States Army in 1955, Billy devoted 20 years...
Rodney "Rod" Eugene Lewis, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Rodney Eugene Lewis, Sr., 87, husband of Ramona Grant Lewis, of Easley, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Born in Mooresville, N.C., Rod was the son of Agnes Gray Lewis and Ralph Lee Lewis, Sr.
Rod was a member of Easley First Baptist Church since 1966, proudly served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps at Clarksville Army Base, Clarksville,...
Patricia Stephens
Jun 17, 2025
Patricia M. Stephens
Easley, SC
Patricia Nell McKenzie Stephens, 85, formerly of Easley and widow of the late Melvin Sloan Stephens, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Powdersville Post Acute in Easley, SC.
Patricia was born in DeBerry, Texas, a daughter of the late James Odis and Nelwyn Brazzil McKenzie. Patricia was formerly of Minden, Louisiana. She moved back to South Carolina...
Rocky Ann Jablonski
Jun 17, 2025
Rocky Ann Jablonski, 70, of Townville, wife of the late Jay Francis Jablonski, Sr., passed away June 17, 2025.
Born in Jacksonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roger Anthony Palumbo and Barbara Smith. She was proud to be able to stay at home and raise her children until they reached school age, when she went to work at...
Roger Dale Byrd (Smith)
Jun 17, 2025
Roger Dale Byrd (Smith)
Easley, SC
Roger Dale Byrd (Smith), age 74, of Easley passed away on June 17, 2025.
He was born on December 14, 1950 to J.W. Doyle and Mary Jo Byrd. He went to school to be a nuclear physicist and worked at the Oconee Nuclear Station until he retired. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. He...
William Gettys Carter
Jun 15, 2025
William Gettys Carter passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Central, SC, at the age of 95. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the second child of John Roe Carter and Alice Gettys Carter Murray. He was predeceased by his parents, his elder brother John Roe Carter Jr., and his grandson John Henry Gautsch.
Mr. Carter graduated from Greenville High...
Frances B. Armitage
Jun 15, 2025
Frances B. Armitage, 99, of Greenville, formerly of Clemson, wife to the late Stanley Carroll Armitage, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025.
Born in Biscoe, NC, she was the daughter of the late Newton Branch and Ethel Talton Branch. She graduated from the Rex School of Nursing in Raleigh, NC and later was an LPN instructor. Frances loved sports, especially...
Amanda "Amy" Lynn Parnell
Jun 14, 2025
Amanda "Amy" Lynn Parnell, 52, of Easley, SC, a spirited force of nature, left this world on June 14, 2025. Born on June 5, 1973, Amy truly lived life in full swing, wielding her infectious personality —always sweet, often sassy, but always with that unmistakable touch of what made her unique.
Amy’s career path was as colorful as her vibrant spirit....