Maryellen Brimecombe Thompson
Feb 12, 2026
Maryellen Brimecombe Thompson, 67, loving wife of Howard Gary Thompson, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a long, courageous health battle. Born in South Portland, ME, she was a daughter of the late Dana Brimecombe and the late Elaine Tracy Brimecombe.
She was a cherished soul whose spirit radiated warmth and kindness who lived a life richly filled with...
Betty Baker Chapman
Feb 12, 2026
Betty B. Chapman
Easley, SC
Betty Baker Chapman, 93, beloved wife of the late Clyde E. Chapman, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home.
Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Russell Baker and Mary Elizabeth Norman Baker.
Mrs. Chapman was a 1950 graduate of Pickens High School. She retired as the owner of the Credit Bureau...
Leland Ralph Watson, II
Feb 12, 2026
Leland Ralph Watson, II, 63, of Easley, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Leland Ralph Watson and the late Marian Louise Acker Watson.
He dedicated over 40 years of service as a Security Maintenance Technician with Duke Energy and was a true jack of all trades and a master of none, always...
Jimmy Drew Hendrix
Feb 11, 2026
Jimmy Drew Hendrix, 73, widower of Velma Ann Chapman Hendrix passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Clemson Heritage in Clemson.
A native of Central, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Cleo H. and Wilma Hughes Hendrix. He earned an associate degree from Tri County Technical College. He was a former employee with Duke Power and retired from Michelin....
Peter Gus Kitsos, Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Peter Kitsos, Sr., 91, husband of Isabel Carolina Rodriguez Kitsos, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Born in New York, NY, a son of the late Costa S. Kitsos and the late Thelxiopi Kitsos and, Mr. Kitsos was the owner and operator of Apollo Bullet. He was a member of St. George Orthodox Greek Church.
Peter was an...
Claude Everette Cooper Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Claude Everette Cooper Jr., 85, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born November 16, 1940, in Fayetteville, NC, he was a son of the late Claude Everette Cooper Sr. and Martha Lee Martin Cooper.
He was a 1958 graduate of Sumter High School and enrolled in Clemson University in the Fall of...
Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Kelly
Feb 10, 2026
Kenneth Ray Kelly, 59, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on February 10, 2026. Kenny was born in Anderson, SC to parents Benny Ray Kelly and Patsy Brock Kelly.
Kenny was known for being hardworking and down to earth. He was a member of Pendleton 2nd Baptist, now known as Faith Fellowship. Kenny had a deep passion for working in the yard,...
JD Miller
Feb 10, 2026
JD Miller, 86, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on February 10, 2026.
Born on December 29, 1939, in Salem, South Carolina, to the late Dee A. Miller and Oler C. Smith Miller.
He was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country’s highways, but no journey brought him more joy than those spent with his family. JD had a heart filled...
Dennis Leon McGregory
Feb 9, 2026
Dennis Leon McGregory, husband of Kim Charice Bennett-McGregory, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026
Born in Sanford, North Carolina, Dennis was the eldest son of Willie Daniel McGregory and Ernice Johnson McGregory.
Dennis was preceded in death by his sisters Dale McGregory and Carolyn McGregory.
Dennis is survived by his beloved wife Kim of over 30 years, his father Willie...
William Thomas Lusk
Feb 9, 2026
William T. Lusk
Easley, SC
William Thomas “Bill” Lusk, 91, beloved husband of Nancy Geris Lusk, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Samuel Hampton Lusk and Thelma Ione Lark Lusk.
After serving in the U. S. Air Force, Bill graduated from Clemson College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In...