Gayla Sue Yother

Jun 20, 2026

Gayla Sue Yother, 82, of Easley, South Carolina, beloved wife of the late Carl Lynn Yother, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at home.

Born on July 30, 1943, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Floyd Aubrey Vangilder and the late Lucille Vonna Lucille Wilkins. Gayla was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For several years, she worked as a...

Robert Thomas Giehls

Jun 20, 2026

Robert Thomas Giehls, 64, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Robert spent his early childhood in Kentucky before moving to Tallahassee, Florida, where he grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979.

From a young age, Robert showed great promise as a golfer and competed throughout Florida as a junior golfer. His...

Michael Victor Landry

Jun 19, 2026

Michael Victor Landry passed away on Friday June 19, 2026, in Clemson, South Carolina.

Born on July 25, 1943, in Basile, Louisiana, Mike lived a life defined by dedication to his family, career, and the outdoors. He was a 1962 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas. Mike attended the University of Houston on a football scholarship and...

LucĂ­lia Aliferis Valentim

Jun 18, 2026

Lucilia R. Aliferis Valentim, 83, of Carcavelos, Portugal, passed away on June 18, 2026.

Born on November 12, 1942, in Mozambique, Portugal, to the late Joao Valentim and Anastacia Aliferis. She was a loving mother and grandmother who deeply cherished her family and friends. Lucilia enjoyed painting and collecting fruit-shaped ceramic dishes, hobbies that brought her joy and reflected her appreciation...

John Henry Elwell

Jun 18, 2026

John H. Elwell

1952-2026

Pickens, SC

John H. Elwell, 74, of Pickens, SC, husband of Joan Dickard Elwell, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Agape’s Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC, after several months of illness. He passed at 9:59 pm while holding his son’s hand and listening to the Gaither version of “Amazing Grace.”

Mr. Elwell was born on Friday,...

Barbara M. Turner

Jun 18, 2026

Barbara M. Turner, 74, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Larry Turner, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home.

Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was the oldest daughter of the late Wallace Edward and Beatrice Corrine Landreth Masters. She was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church. Barbara worked for 35 years as head of the...

Grace Porter Satterfield

Jun 18, 2026

Grace Porter Satterfield, 91, of Easley, SC, passed away into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Born on November 22, 1934, in Liberty, SC, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Eleanor Porter. She was a devoted wife to the late Carl "Winnie" Satterfield, the love of her life...

Richard John Black

Jun 17, 2026

Richard “Ricky” John Black, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, of natural causes at his home in Six Mile, SC.

Born at the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Brenda Aisquith Campbell and the late Harold Black.

Ricky was a free spirit who enjoyed spending time with his family, hanging out with friends, listening to music,...

Janice "Jan" Austin

Jun 14, 2026

Janice “Jan” Austin, 74, beloved wife of the late James “Mike” Austin, Sr., passed away at her home in Taylors, South Carolina, on June 14, 2026.

Born on January 31, 1952, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late George Champion and Vera Cantrell. She shared 57 loving years of marriage with her beloved husband, Mike. Jan was a full-time loving mother,...

Carson Luke Aiken

Jun 14, 2026

Carson Luke Aiken, 16, of Easley, South Carolina, passed peacefully at home on June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on November 6, 2009, he is the son of Stephen and Melissa Rackley Aiken. Carson was a gentle soul with a quiet, thoughtful way about him. He noticed things others overlooked, moved through...