James "Tony" Pilgrim
Jan 12, 2023
Tony PilgrimEasley, SC
Mr. James "Tony" Pilgrim, 69, husband of Wendy Lee Blanton Pilgrim, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Thomas Vernon Pilgrim and the late Marie Seaborn Pilgrim Gillespie, Mr. Pilgrim was the retired owner and operator of Skys Tha Limit and was a US Army Veteran.
Surviving, in...
William Pierce "Bill" Yates
Jan 11, 2023
William Pierce “Bill” Yates, Sr., 79, of Clemson, passed away January 11, 2023.
Bill was born January 19, 1943 in Sumter, SC. His parents were Robert Vernon “Skeet” Yates, Sr. and Inez Wells Yates.
Bill had a normal childhood for the time. They lived on Victory Drive in Sumter and he enjoyed the friendship of numerous children on...
Jerry "Cheif J Bear" Gambrell
Jan 11, 2023
Jerry “Cheif J Bear” Gambrell, 66, of Central, passed away on January 12, 2023.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Pelham and Betty Collins Gambrell. Jerry worked as a painter for many years. He was a renowned wrestler in the Smokey Mountain Wrestling promotion and won the European Title. Jerry attended Refuge Baptist Church.
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Terry Lee Qualls
Jan 11, 2023
Terry QuallsEasley, SC
Terry Lee Qualls, 80, husband of Deloris "Dee" Santos Qualls, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Born in Okaloosa Florida, he was a son of the late Lee McCoy Qualls and Maggie Elizabeth Cobia Qualls,
Mr. Qualls was a veteran in the US Navy serving in Vietnam, he was a Flordia State graduate, and had worked...
Pamela Lynn Naugle
Jan 10, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Lynn Naugle passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10 th , 2023, at the age of 75.Pam was born in Reading, PA, to the late Virginia and Edward Goodwill. Pam is survived by her belovedhusband of 56 years, Richard Naugle, Jr., son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Lori, grandsons,Jackson and Clayton, sister, Donna (Goodwill) Cahill, brother-in-law,...
Walter Blackwell "Blackie" Cook
Jan 10, 2023
Walter Blackwell Cook of Clemson, SC, passed away peacefully at home at age 92 on January 10, 2023.
He was married to his beloved wife for 65 years and was a proud father of two sons and a daughter. His achievements began at an early age where his ethics included a sense of duty, dependability and responsibility. He was...
Louise Speake Wood
Jan 10, 2023
Louise (Lou) Speake Wood, 79, of Clemson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away January 10, 2023.
Raised in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Myrtle Speake. Lou received her bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and master’s degrees from University of Virginia and University of South Carolina. She taught as a professor and...
Clara Elizabeth "Betty" Farmer Gray
Jan 9, 2023
Clara Elizabeth "Betty" Farmer Gray, 79, wife of the late Larry Gray, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at her home.
Born in Blue Ridge, SC, a daughter of the late Blease Farmer and the late Molly Elder Farmer, Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Greer.
Surviving...
Judy Nix Durham
Jan 9, 2023
Judy N. Durham
Pickens, SC
Judy Nix Durham, 74, of Pickens, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at her home.
Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Nix and Thelma Porter Thrift
Ms. Durham retired from The Pickens County School District after 28 years of dedicated service driving special needs buses....
Melbree Chambers Elrod
Jan 9, 2023
Melbree Elrod Piedmont, SC
Mrs. Melbree Chambers Elrod, 90, wife of the late Butler Reece Elrod, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 9, 2023.
Born in Gainesville, GA, a daughter of the late Howard Thomas Chambers and the late Blanche Tinsley Chambers, Mrs. Elrod was a graduate of Easley High School and was a retired Teacher...