James Michael Austin, Sr.,75, or Mike as he was known, a beloved husband, father, grandfatherand friend, peacefully passed away at his home in Taylors, South Carolina, on December 3,2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 16, 1949, in Piedmont, South Carolina to Carland Daisy Austin, he was a man of deep devotion and character.Mike was a proud veteran who...
Charles Dennis Youngblood, 63, husband of Jeanie Scism Youngblood, of Easley, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024.
Born in Easley, he was a son of the late James Carl and Gladys Christina Pridmore Youngblood.
Mr. Youngblood was a very caring and easy-going man that loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was the owner and operator of...
Mr. George William Browning, 91, husband of Katherine Niehaus Browning, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2024.
Born in Niles, OH, the son of the late William Browning and Elizabeth Browning, Mr. Browning received his Master's Degree from Dominican University and retired from Polarity Inc. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and was of the Catholic...
Helen "Susie" Jane Dillard
Easley, SC
Helen "Susie" Jane Dillard, age 61, of passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024.
She was born on June 3, 1963 to Robert Doll and Betty Sprouse. She was married to her loving husband, Johnny, for 43 years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and taking care of the people she loved.
Susie is survived by her husband, Johnny Dillard;...
Radford Franklin Barnes, 54, passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 54.
Frank had a wide range of interests that brought him happiness. He was an avid listener of classic rock music, often found relaxing to the sounds of his favorite bands. His love for the outdoors shone through in his passion for trout fishing. Frank was also...
Mary Ann (Penny) Carter, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Waterstone on Augusta in Greenville, SC.
Born in Grand Island NE, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of Peter Todsen and Velma Irene Blain Todsen.
She attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She was a long-time member of Buncombe Street Methodist Church.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of...
Russell "Rusty" Baird Rice, 59, husband of Tammy Griffin Rice, of Easley, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Born in Mobile, AL, he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth Abercrombie Rice.
He was the owner and operator of Accurate Drilling and Blasting for many years. Rusty loved to spend time with and cook for his family and grandchildren, and...
Clyde Gilstrap
Easley, SC
Clyde Allen Gilstrap, age 75, of Easley, passed away on December 1, 2024.
He was born on August 15, 1949 to Henry Gilstrap and Imyjean Apsey. Clyde worked as a machinist for GE for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. When he was not working, he enjoyed bowling with his wife, Shelia, golfing, and...
Mrs. Juanita Claudette Pierce Hitt, 85, wife of the late William Allen Hitt, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late John Alman Pierce and the late Annie Bell Bowen Pierce, Mrs. Hitt retired from Stone Manufacturing Company with thirty-five years of service and was a member of Piedmont First Baptist Church.
Claudette loved cooking,...
Annie “Sue” Durham, 86, went home to Jesus on November 30, 2024. Sue was born to James Paul Burdette and Lila Lee Bolt in Pendleton, South Carolina.
Sue met her soulmate, Bill Durham, in 1953 and married in 1957. Together, they had three children—Ted, Kim, and Scott. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to those...