Wanda Edwards Ball

Jun 27, 2024

Wanda Edwards Ball, 85, of Simpsonville, wife of the late Harold Lester Ball, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Born in Farmerville, Louisiana, she was the youngest daughter of the late John Larkin Edwards and Ruby Edwards. She was the youngest of 11 children. Wanda was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. 

She is survived by her son, Kenneth...

John David Datko, Sr.

Jun 26, 2024

John D. Datko, Sr.

Simpsonville, SC

 John David Datko, Sr., age 69, of Simpsonville, husband of the late Debra Cobb Datko, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home.

 Born in Canton, OH, he was a son of the late Andrew Phillip Datko, Sr., and Lillian Yakubisin Datko.

 Mr. Datko was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School in Canton, OH. He was...

Nadine Ruth Owens

Jun 26, 2024

Nadine Owens

Liberty, SC

Nadine Owens, age 73, of passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

She was born on July 31, 1950 to James and Madgeline Medlock. Nadine worked as a scanning coordinator for Ingles for over 10 years. She was a member of Liberty First Baptist Church. She loved reading, animals, television, and classic movies.

Nadine is survived by her daughter, Alison...

Martha Dorn Cox

Jun 25, 2024

 Martha Dorn Cox 

 Martha, born June 6,1934, was a daughter of the late Reverend C.O. Dorn and Clara Young Dorn. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Valerie Ann Cox, her fun-loving sister, Margaret Curran, seven wonderful grandchildren, five precious great-grandchildren, several nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Dorn Smith and her brother, Chalmers...

Audrey Vaughn Vickery

Jun 23, 2024

Audrey Vaughn Vickery, 90, of Easley, wife of the late Joseph William “Joe Bill” Vickery, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

 Born in Marion, NC, she was a daughter of the late Thomas N. Vaughn and the late Eunice Smith Vaughn. Audrey was a member of Rockvale Baptist Church. She was a beloved soul known for her meticulous bookkeeping skills....

Michael Odell Aiken

Jun 23, 2024

Mike Aiken

Easley, SC

Michael "Mike" Odell Aiken, age 74, of Easley passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

He was born on July 18, 1949 to Burder and Frances Aiken. Mike retired as a truck driver for United Tool and Mold. He attended Cove Creek Baptist Church in Pickens. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, camping, helping others, and most of all family and...

Emily Moore Smith

Jun 23, 2024

Emily Moore Smith

Central, SC

Emily Moore Smith, 87, widow of Wallace Elmer “Tadpole” Smith, passed away Sunday, June

23, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. Emily was born in Holly Hill, SC, the daughter of the late Noah Berry and Idelle Jackson Moore. She was a graduate of Central High School in Central and a member of Six Mile Baptist...

James Collier Fanning

Jun 22, 2024

James (Jim) Collier Fanning, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, professor, and community member, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 at the age of 92. His devoted wife and family were by his side. Born on November 8, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim led a life defined by dedication to his family, education, and community service.

Jim graduated from The Citadel...

Donna Renee Hudson Gray

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Donna Renee Hudson Gray, 80, wife of Jerry C. "Jake" Gray, Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 21, 2024.

Born in Pickens County she was the daughter of the late Bertha Mae Hudson Wilson. Donna was a graduate of Easley High School, a Weaving Trainer with Dan River Mills-Judson Plant for twenty years and was...

Patricia Ann Housey

Jun 20, 2024

Patricia A. Housey

Greenville, SC

 Patricia Ann Burton Housey, 76, formerly of Easley, and wife of the late John Housey, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Patewood Post Acute in Greenville.

Born in San Francisco, CA, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Lecil Bee Armstrong Burton.

 Patricia worked in the medical field as a CNA. She loved to shop, playing...