Patricia “Pat” VanLear Veasey, 79, of Easley, South Carolina, formerly of Clover, South Carolina, wife of Edward “Ed” David Veasey, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Born on August 1, 1945, she dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge, education, and sharing the history that she loved. Her remarkable career began as a teacher, a role she fulfilled with...
Wayne R. Marchbanks
Piedmont, SC
Wayne Ralph Marchbanks, 83, husband of Laverne Owen Marchbanks, of Piedmont, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born in Easley, SC, in the Arial Mill area, he was a son of the late James Thomas “Tom” Marchbanks and Hannah Evalena Stone Marchbanks.
Mr. Marchbanks was the co-owner and operator of M and M BP Station in Easley. He was...
Dr. James A. Eidson, 88, died January 18, 2025. He was born November 17, 1936 in Johnston, SC to the late James and Gertrude Tucker Eidson.
In youth, Dr. Eidson was dedicated to Future Farmers of America and Boy Scouts of America, giving him the opportunity to travel the world, meet US presidents and the Pope and earn the top rank...
Richard Swann, 81, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Teri Swann, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Born in Bedford, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace Swann. A hardworking man with a big heart, he spent over 30 years as an independent trucker, dedicating his career to the trucking industry in Canada and California....
Vickie Hendrix Burdette, 68, of Central, wife to Jimmy Head, passed away January 16, 2025.
Born in La France, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Hendrix. Vickie graduated from Pendleton High School and was a member of La France Church of God of Prophecy. She loved to collect cookbooks and travel around the area with Jimmy finding...
Billie Margaret Hatcher Burdette, a beloved spouse of the late Charles “Mac” Burdette, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 16, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Furman and Edna Duncan Hatcher. Billie was the owner and operator of, "Billie's Kountry Kafe,".
Billie...
Michael L. Fortenberry
Easley, SC
Michael Lane Fortenberry, doting son, brother, father, and grandfather, entered Eternal life with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025.
Born on September 16, 1972, Michael shares a birthday with his mother, which he claims was the reason behind his title of the “favorite” child.
Michael was a 1990 Easley High School graduate, a Deacon at Jones Avenue...
Peggy Ann Bost Plyler, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1947, she was a daughter of the late William Alonso Bost and Ella Mae Boyd Purdy.
Peggy was a member of Cateechee Baptist Church. She enjoyed collecting antiques such as antique lighters. Most of all she loved spending her time with her beloved grandchildren.
Peggy is survived...
Beulah "Boo" Rives Cheney Wilson, age 84, of Clemson, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025.
Born on July 28, 1940, in Selma, Alabama, Boo was the beloved daughter of the late Hugh Rives and Ann Watters Rives. Her early life was marked by a strong commitment to education, as she attended Auburn University, later graduating from the University...
Christine passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born December 8, 1949 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Annie Laurie Daniels Howell and Luther Cameron Howell, Jr.
She graduated from AC Flora High School in 1968 and Winthrop College in 1971 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Christine, was a...