Russell "Rusty" Baird Rice

Dec 1, 2024

Russell "Rusty" Baird Rice, 59, husband of Tammy Griffin Rice, of Easley, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Born in Mobile, AL, he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth Abercrombie Rice.

He was the owner and operator of Accurate Drilling and Blasting for many years. Rusty loved to spend time with and cook for his family and grandchildren, and...

Mary Ann Todsen Carter

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Ann (Penny) Carter, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Waterstone on Augusta in Greenville, SC.

 Born in Grand Island NE, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of Peter Todsen and Velma Irene Blain Todsen. 

She attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She was a long-time member of Buncombe Street Methodist Church. 

She was predeceased by her loving husband of...

Mary Ellen Chafin Adams

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Ellen Chafin Adams, 89, of Powdersville, South Carolina, wife of the late James E. Adams, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. 

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Reese E. and Inez Sellers Chafin. She dedicated over 30 years of her life working for Winn Dixie, where her commitment was admired by many. Mary was...

A. Sue Burdette Durham

Nov 30, 2024

Annie “Sue” Durham, 86, went home to Jesus on November 30, 2024. Sue was born to James Paul Burdette and Lila Lee Bolt in Pendleton, South Carolina. 

Sue met her soulmate, Bill Durham, in 1953 and married in 1957. Together, they had three children—Ted, Kim, and Scott. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to those...

Helen Elizabeth Singleton

Nov 30, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Singleton of Six Mile, South Carolina, wife to Richard (Dick) Harlan Singleton, passed away at age 89 on November 30, 2024. 

Helen received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Furman University in 1957. She shared her love of music with many others through a long career in music education. This included teaching in Pickens area elementary schools, private...

David Oneal Stephens

Nov 29, 2024

Mr. David Oneal Stephens, 81, husband of Arzella Barker Stephens, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 29, 2024.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Calvin Johnson Stephens, Jr. and the late Thelma Stegall Stephens, Mr. Stephens was a 1963 graduate of Easley High School where he excelled in football and served as team captain....

Jim McConnell, Sr.

Nov 27, 2024

James “Jim” Andrew McConnell, Sr.,86, beloved husband of Laurel “Sue” McConnell, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Richard Campbell Veterans Home where he was for several years. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Evelyn Wingard McConnell and the late William “Ralph” McConnell who raised him in West Greenville. Jim was a graduate of...

Welton Leo Aiken

Nov 25, 2024

Welton Leo Aiken, 74, of Pickens, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born in Pickens Co., he was a son of the late Tillman and Canary Henderson Aiken.

Mr. Aiken is survived by a brother, Willie Junior Aiken and wife, Joyce, of Pickens; and nieces, Vicky Aiken and Tammy Cassell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...

James Gregory "Gregg" Cooley

Nov 25, 2024

James Gregory “Gregg” Cooley, 64, of Central, husband to Kim M. Cooley, entered the presence of the Lord the night of November 25, 2024.

Born at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, NC, he was the son of the late Fred “Pete” Cooley and Jean Chapman Cooley. Gregg graduated from Oscoda High School in Oscoda, MI, where he was a standout...

Shirley Tollison Medlin

Nov 25, 2024

Shirley Tollison Medlin, 88, loving wife of the late Jerry Newton Medlin, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC to parents Leota and Joe Tollison and was of Baptist faith.

Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and was very proud of her family. Being a military wife, she was strong and would make...