Richard "Dick" H. DeShields, Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Richard Harold “Dick” DeShields, Jr, age 91, of Easley, and husband of Sandra DeShields passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Born in Greenville, Dick was the son of the late Richard Harold and Mattie Elizabeth DeShields. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Vera Lee Mullikin DeShields, his sister, Dorothy Ballew and one grandchild, John Thomas Rice. 

Dick graduated...

Sarah Lee Garrett O'Shields

Aug 9, 2024

Sarah Lee Garrett O'Shields, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Clyde Lee Garrett and the late Melzie Blackwell Garrett, Sarah was a graduate of Easley High School and Draughon's Business College. She was a retired Executive Secretary from Stone Manufacturing-Umbro and a member of Easley...

Victor Thomas Spearman

Aug 7, 2024

Victor Thomas Spearman, 66, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Perilla Starr Hall and Rufus O. Spearman, Sr.

Victor loved golf and watching NASCAR. He also proudly served with the US Air Force for 2 years and the US Navy for 12 years.

Victor is survived by a son, Jonathan Spearman...

George Ralph Marett, Jr.

Aug 5, 2024

George Ralph Marett, Jr., 72, loving and devoted husband of Jeannette "Jeanne" Johnson Marett, of Pumpkintown, SC, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024.

Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was a son of the late Betty Austell and George Ralph Marett, Sr.

Ralph received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and was a civil engineer for FN Thompson, a...

Charles A. Robertson

Aug 4, 2024

Charles A. Robertson

Easley, SC

 Charles A. Robertson, 94, beloved husband of 73 years to the late Venice Galloway “Dink” Robertson, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.

 Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Ben Bowie Robertson and Nera Henry Robertson.

 Mr. Robertson retired from Alice Manufacturing, Elljean Plant. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

 Surviving is his...

James A. Reneke

Aug 2, 2024

James (Jim) Allen Reneke died on August 2, 2024 at age 86. The third son of Eleanor Cusic Reneke and Calvin Arpen Reneke, he was born on September 21, 1937 in Jacksonville, FL. Despite childhood hardships, he knew the love and care of his devoted mother and often regaling his own kids with tales of growing up in Florida— from...

Vivian Tate Cordle

Aug 1, 2024

Vivian Leigh Tate Cordle, 64, of Piedmont, South Carolina, wife of David Ray Cordle, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. 

Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Martha Tate. Vivian devoted her life to caring for her family as a stay-at-home mother. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her children and husband as she...

Phyllis Elaine Williams

Aug 1, 2024

Phyllis Elaine Williams, 82, of Sugar Hill, GA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and adventurer, passed away on August 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unforgettable memories. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Andrew and Faye Peterson, Phyllis embodied a spirit of curiosity and wanderlust that defined her life.

Phyllis's journey truly began when she met her husband, Ron,...

Tony Wayne Sloan

Jul 31, 2024

Tony Wayne Sloan, 68, husband of Ruth Mote Sloan, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Born in Pickens Co., he was a son of Mary Miller Sloan the late Harvey Lee Sloan.

Mr. Sloan loved spending time with his loving children and grandchildren. He attended Westville Church of God of Prophecy.

In addition to his mother, Mary, and his loving wife...

Carolyn Atkinson Brooks

Jul 30, 2024

Carolyn Atkinson Brooks, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Blake Kinly Brooks, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charlie T. and Sallie B. Atkinson. She was a devoted wife and mother. She worked at Woodside Mill for...