Glenn Lawrence Benzing
Aug 12, 2020
Glenn Lawrence BenzingEasley, SCAfter a long fight, characterized by his trademark determination, Glenn Benzing completed his final ride on August 12, 2020. Born July 10, 1956 in Pasadena, TX and raised in Hamilton, OH, Glenn had been a resident of Upstate South Carolina since graduating from Clemson University, and was a proud member of the Easley First United Methodist Church....
Michael Gordon Wardlaw
Aug 11, 2020
Michael Gordon Wardlaw, 54, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his residence.Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Carolyn Ray Wardlaw and the late Gordon C. Wardlaw. Michael was a welder/pipe fitter for many years. He loved riding motorcycles and playing the guitar. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.Surviving, in...
William Franklin Cook
Aug 10, 2020
William Franklin Cook, 89, husband of June Dobson Cook, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at AnMed Cannon in Pickens, SC.Frank was born in Norris a son of the late Toby and Aileen Porter Cook. He was a 1948 graduate of Liberty High School. He proudly served 10 years in the USAir Force having served at the US Air Force...
Robert L. Babcock
Aug 9, 2020
Reverend Robert L. BabcockEasley, SCReverend Robert Lynne Babcock, 83, husband of Jacqueline Conroy Babcock, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.Born in Lansing, Michigan, Robert was the ninth son of the late Harland Babcock and the late Sybil Sutherland Babcock. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed nature, reading, football, baseball, riding his bike, spending time with...
Julia C. Wise
Aug 7, 2020
November 18, 1926 to August 7, 2020Julia Wise passed from this life peacefully on August 7. Her husband, Colonel David Wise, USAF, VC, Ret'd., pre-deceased her. She is survived by nieces Julia Boswell, Joanna Boegner, Siobhan Cummins, Fiona Connor, Eleanor Sullivan, Christine Evans, Colette Ferran, Vivian Kaschner, Melinda Dudgeon; nephews Richard Ford, Larry Cummins, Duncan Crooks, Russell Miller, and Mark...
Jon Marshall Coon
Aug 7, 2020
Jon M. CoonEasley, SCJon Marshall Coon, age 75, died in faith at his Easley home on August 7, 2020. Jon is survived by his wife, Rachel Hall Coon, daughter Cathy Franklin, sisters Janice (Joe) Gulick and Carolyn (Will) Mowchan and granddaughters Katie and Rachel Reed. He was predeceased by his parents, John Marshall and Mercedes Pettis Coon and granddaughter Abigail...
James "Jim" T. Buchanan
Aug 6, 2020
James "Jim" T. Buchanan, 80, of Easley, husband to Sandra Watson Buchanan, passed away August 6, 2020.Born in Northfork, WV, he was the son of the late Herman Justin and Marie Pritchard Buchanan. Jim was a faithful member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family and the time spent with them.He is survived by his wife, Sandra Buchanan;...
Bill "Willie" L. Dixon
Aug 6, 2020
Bill "Willie" L. Dixon, 80, died August 6, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 5, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Theolia Dixon.In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Verna. He is survived by his wife, Nadia (Ayoub) Dixon; his step son, Michael...
Golda R. Noblitt
Aug 6, 2020
Golda R. Noblitt, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday August 6, 2020. She was born December 3, 1931 in Madison County, North Carolina, a daughter of Everett and Wavel Franklin Rice. Golda was a long-time member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Central.After attending schools in Madison County, Golda went on to further her education at Central Wesleyan University,...
Joseph Augustus Loftis
Aug 6, 2020
Joseph A. Loftis Jr.Easley, SCJoseph Augustus Loftis Jr., 68, loving husband of Wanda Loftis, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020.Born in Easley, SC, a son to the late Joseph Augustus Loftis, Sr. and the late Betty Sue Burrell Loftis. Joseph served our country in the US Air Force. He was a long time employee of St. Francis Hospital. He...