Paul W. Kennedy
Nov 21, 2025
Paul W. Kennedy, Jr., 91, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of the late Sylvia Lanier Kennedy, passed away on November 21, 2025.
Born in Duplin County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Paul W. Kennedy, Sr., and Ruth Wilkins Kennedy. Paul worked for 21 years as a welder at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he became known for his...
Thelma McClellan Pepper
Nov 21, 2025
Thelma McClellan Pepper
Easley, SC
Thelma McClellan Pepper, wife of the late Reuben S. Pepper, passed away on November 21, 2025. Born in Seneca, SC, August 10, 1927, the daughter of Allen Lee and Lola Smith McClellan.
Mrs. Pepper retired from the School District of Pickens County. She was a member of Easley First Baptist Church, the Frances Freeman Sunday School Class, and...
Joshua Robert Gardo
Nov 16, 2025
Josh Gardo
Easley, SC
Joshua Robert Gardo, 27, of Easley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Born in Greenville County, he is the son of Lee and Michelle Gardo of Easley.
Josh was a 2016 graduate of Easley High School, where he played baseball and football. He was also a 2022 graduate of The College of...
Karl Richard Rudolph
Nov 16, 2025
Karl Richard Rudolph, 89, beloved husband of Linda Lee Rudolph, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 12, 1936, he was a business owner in Florida and North Carolina. He and his wife have made Easley, SC their home for the past 20 years.
He served as an elder in the...
Maureen Ivory
Nov 15, 2025
Maureen Ivory, 91, was born on Valentine’s Day in 1934 to Thomas and Estelle Ivory.
She began her life living in her grandparents’ 6 family apartment building on Eagle Street in Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY. Her family later moved to Queens, NY.
Upon completing her education, she began her illustrious career as the office manager for a major talent agency in Manhattan. It...
Stacey Stewart Griffin
Nov 15, 2025
Stacey Stewart Griffin
Liberty, SC
Mrs. Stacey Stewart Griffin, 54, wife of Benjamin "Benji" Columbus Griffin, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Born in Pickens County, the daughter of John Allen "Rip" Stewart of Easley, and the late Wanda Holliday Stewart, Mrs. Griffin was a graduate of Easley High School and Greenville Technical College where she earned...
Eileen Shultis
Nov 14, 2025
Eileen Marie Vollrath Shultis, 56, beloved wife of Curtis Shultis, met her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Long Island, NY to the late Theodore Vollrath and the late Eileen Dowler Vollrath, she was of Christian faith.
Eileen's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to both her family and her career,...
Garrison Leon Smith
Nov 14, 2025
Garrison Leon “Gary” Smith, 78, of Seneca, husband to Norma Jane McGee Smith, passed away November 14, 2025.
Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Mac Smith and Vera Melwee Smith. Gary served his country proudly in the United States Army, then continued his service locally as a law enforcement officer in Pickens County. He was a...
Michael Eugene Watson
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Eugene “Big Mike” Watson, 73, of Central, husband to the late Helena Jean Moore Watson, passed away November 14, 2025.
Born in Central, he was the son of the late Major Gene Watson and Claret Mulkey Mize. Big Mike worked at Central Textiles and was a fireman for Central Fire Department. He enjoyed being outside in the sun cutting and...
Michael Allen Jones
Nov 12, 2025
Mr. Michael Allen Jones, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Hunter Edsel and Pauline "Polly" West Jones.
Michael traveled the country as a specialized welder, taking great pride in his craft. In his free time, he was an avid NASCAR fan, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, and had a deep love...