Jill Elaine Foster
Feb 4, 2026
Jill Elaine Foster was born on December 10, 1946, to James “Jim” and Dorothy “Dot” (MacDonald) Carvin. She grew up in Haddonfield, NJ, alongside her brother, Randy.
After graduating from high school, Jill attended Southern Seminary Junior College in Virginia. Not long afterward, she met her former husband, John J. Foster, Jr. Together they raised their only son, John J. Foster,...
James "Jimmy" F. Robinson
Feb 4, 2026
James "Jimmy" F. Robinson, 88, lifelong and prominent member of the Dacusville community, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Jimmy was born on October 14, 1937 in Pickens County, South Carolina to the late William J. and Hallie Shockley Robinson.
Jimmy was a member of and served as a deacon for many years at Nine Forks Baptist...
Gail Hart Paul
Feb 3, 2026
Gail Hart Paul, 88, wife of the late Frank Paul, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Born in Jersey Shore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Madeline Young Hart.
She studied at Lock Haven College earning a degree in Education. Her desire to be an educator led her to also earn a Masters in Education from University of...
Barbara Owen Brock - Murphy
Feb 3, 2026
Barbara Owen Brock - Murphy, of Easley, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on February 3, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and kindness that will resonate forever with those who knew her. Born on November 18, 1943, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late James F. and Myrtle K. Owen, Barbara was a beacon of light...
Patrick Gallo
Feb 2, 2026
Patrick Eugene Gallo lived a life full of purpose, laughter, service, and love. Born on May 24, 1959, he passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2026.
Patrick was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Mary Kosma Fontaine and the late Paul Gallo. His life eventually led him south, where he found his calling and his community in South Carolina....
Diane Searcy Barnes Collins
Feb 1, 2026
Diane Marie Searcy Barnes Collins, 79, wife of Aron Collins, of Easley, and the late Jerry Randle Barnes, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A native of Easley, SC, she was a daughter of the late Rev. T.W. "Bill" Searcy and the late Vivian Marie Jones Searcy.
Diane was a graduate of Easley High School and worked for Doctor's Care for a...
Kimberly "Kim" Susan Ruud
Feb 1, 2026
Kimberly "Kim" Susan Ruud, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born in Sumter County, SC, a daughter of James Martin Ruud and Margaret "Daisy" Barbre Ruud of Easley, Kim was a 1985 graduate of Easley High School, attended Lander University and received her Associate degree from Greenville Technical College. She was a member of...
Kenneth Layne Cantrell
Feb 1, 2026
Kenny L. Cantrell
Liberty, SC
Kenneth Layne Cantrell, 66, son of Myrtice Hayes Cox (Harold) of Liberty and the late Robert Walton Cantrell, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a 1978 graduate of Easley High School. Kenny enjoyed playing tennis and cheering for his Carolina Gamecocks. He was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley...
Cecile Alice Waldrop
Feb 1, 2026
Cecile Alice Waldrop
Easley, SC
Cecile Alice Waldrop, age 87, of Easley, passed away on February 1, 2026.
She was born on January 17, 1939 to and Callie Parton Webb. Cecile worked as a driver for the state of South Carolina Vocational Rehab. She was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church.
Cecile is survived by her daughter, Sandy Hayes of Easley; her son,...
Paul Kistler Gable Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Paul Kistler Gable Jr, 86, of Clemson, SC, passed away on January 30, 2026.
Paul was born on December 30, 1939, in Pelzer, SC, to Paul K. Gable, Sr. and Bessie Cox Gable. He attended Pelzer Elementary and then Belton Elementary and High School, where he graduated in 1958. He attended Clemson University (then Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina), graduating...