Victoria Paige "Tori" Odom

Feb 27, 2024

Tori L. Odom

Easley, SC

 

Victoria Paige Lafferre Odom, known to her loved ones as Tori, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and devoted family, leaving behind a legacy that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Born on March 5, 1982, in Charleston, WV, Tori’s inner beauty radiated just as brightly as her outer beauty.

Tori was...

Louise Huntington Shipps

Feb 27, 2024

Louise Huntington Shipps, aged 92, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Louise was born on August 25, 1931, in Lexington, MA. She graduated cum laude from Boston University in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Art. That same year, she married Lt....

Ronald Wayne Newton Jr.

Feb 26, 2024

Ronald W. Newton, Jr., 59, affectionately known as “Reggie”, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. He was born and raised in Clemson, South Carolina. 

Reggie’s proudest accomplishment was his Family. He is survived by his son, Jake Newton, of Jacksonville, FL; his daughter, Casie Newton, of Liberty, SC; his parents, Ron and Martha Newton, of Clemson; his brother, Bradley Newton,...

Margaret "Gwen" Cooper

Feb 26, 2024

Margaret “Gwen” Cooper, 80, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late John Cooper, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. 

Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, Gwen was the daughter of the late Dennis Houston Rampey and Edna Kelley Rampey. Gwen led a fulfilling life as the owner of Boda Pipes in Greenville, South Carolina. Her passion for business was...

Jerry Edward Hawkins

Feb 26, 2024

Jerry Edward Hawkins, 67, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Karen Dawsey, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2024. 

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Edward and Annabelle Hawkins. Jerry was an incredibly hard worker as he owned Complete Heating & Cooling. Additionally, he owned H & N Farms with his business partner and...

"Herb" James David Wilson

Feb 26, 2024

"Herb" Wilson

Easley, SC

Mr. "Herb" James David Wilson, 83, husband of Janet Hamlin Wilson, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Taylor Roy Wilson, Sr. and the late Elna Iona James Wilson, Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Pickens High School and was a retired swimming pool builder and manufacturer representative. He was a...

Joy Benbrook Swayze

Feb 26, 2024

Joy Swayze

Greenville, SC 

Joy Swayze age 79 of Greenville died on February 26, 2024.

She was born on September 11, 1944 to Ernest Benbrook and Margaret Degraw Benbrook. She loved shopping, oil painting, and antiques. She ran a bed and breakfast inn in Cape Cod with her husband, Leroy,for many years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

Joy is...

William Corbin "Bill" Elrod

Feb 23, 2024

William Corbin Elrod, “Bill,” was born December 28, 1928, in Walhalla, South Carolina to Alice Corbin Elrod, a first-grade teacher, and William Crayton Elrod, a teacher, US revenuer, and finally a deputy sheriff. He had an identical twin brother, Alvon Creighton, an older sister, Mary Elizabeth, and a younger sister, Miriam Alice.

Bill graduated from Clemson University in 1949, earned his...

Doyle Ray Carr

Feb 23, 2024

Doyle Ray Carr, 78, of Seneca, husband to Judy Carr, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 23, 2024.

Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Ernest Carr and Flora Cox Carr. He worked for thirty-five years with UPS, retired as the Regional Labor Manager. After retirement he accomplished a life-long goal by...

Emily Kate Turner

Feb 22, 2024

Emily "Kate" Turner, 29, of Seneca, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Born in Easley, she was a daughter of Donny Allan and Tonya Michelle Trammell Turner.

Kate was very creative and artistic and loved to express that through her drawings. She also loved children, especially her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Kate is survived by sisters, Christy Thompson (Paul)...