Staff Sergeant Edvin Francisco Franco, 25, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2025, while serving his country in the United States Army while stationed in Lithuania.
Born on December 23, 1999, in Burbank, CA to parents Edvin R. Franco and Lourdes Arriaga Franco, he was of Christian faith.
He is survived by his loving wife Georgia Chappell Franco; infant son, Preston Carlos...
James “Jimmy” Clifton Thompson, 88, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born in Anderson County, SC, to the late C.A Thompson and Minnie Saxton Thompson.
Jimmy served his country in the United States Navy and was of Baptist faith and a dedicated member of Siloam Baptist Church for 36 years. He leaves behind a legacy etched in hard...
Stephanie Camiolo Ribaudo, 74, wife of Victor Ribaudo, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Loretta Salvagno and Andrew Camiolo, Sr.
Mrs. Ribaudo attended St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church in Brentwood, NY. Also, she had a passion for cooking and was always willing to help others freely and without hesitation....
John Morris Blackmon Jr (1934-2025)
John M. Blackmon Jr of Clemson, SC, aged 91, was born on March 15, 1934 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and passed away on April 15, 2025 after a short illness. He was the youngest son of John Morris Blackmon Sr (d. 1970) and Geanette [Neely] Blackmon (d. 2003) of Rock Hill. He was also preceded...
John D. Morlino
Clemson, SC
John D'Alesandro Morlino, 94, of Clemson, husband of Anne Amoruso Morlino, a beloved family man and esteemed engineer, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Anderson, South Carolina.
Born on August 20, 1930, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Donato and Anna D’Alesandro Morlino. John lived a life marked by service, innovation, and commitment to family.
John's professional career...
Robert “Bob” Simon Rivers, 81, loving husband of Sharon Devine Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Simon Leo Rivers and Eva Spencer Rivers. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a dedicated member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Easley, SC.
Bob retired as a Cardiovascular...
Joseph W. Grant
Pickens, SC
Joseph Walter Grant, 91, beloved husband of the late Katherine Artie Mae Riggins Grant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at his earthly home.
Born on August 8, 1933, in Pickens, he was a son of the late Julius Walter Grant and Addie Malinda Hudson Grant.
Mr. Grant was a member...
Mr. Robert Earl Jewell, 82, husband of Kay Murrell Jewell, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Ilar Robert Jewell and the late Lois Finley Jewell, Mr. Jewell was a graduate of Liberty High School and later received his associate degree from Tri-County Technical College. He was the retired owner and operator of...
Sue Scott Walthall, 75, wife of the late James Craig Walthall, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Born on December 15, 1949, in Chester County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Sarah Campbell Scott.
Sue was a proud graduate of Lewisville High School in Richburg, South Carolina, before obtaining her bachelor's degree from Winthrop College...
Judith “Judy” Hudgins, 82, of Powdersville, South Carolina, widow of the late Christopher L. Hudgins, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late William David Lamm and Elsie Rice, and was lovingly raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, William and Lillie Harris. Judy was the...