Phillip Douglas Schmidt

Jun 1, 2021

Phillip Douglas Schmidt, 64, husband of Debra Sutton Schmidt of Easley passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama September 21, 1956, a son of Donald and Constance Pepcheck Schmidt.Phil proudly received a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. He loved Clemson football and Syracuse basketball. But above all he loved spending time with his...

Smokey Shann Brooks Childress

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Smokey Shann Brooks Childress, 74, wife of Charles Truman Childress, Sr., passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late James Martin Brooks and the late Margaret Frances Massey Brooks, Mrs. Childress was a retired Seamstress and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Smokey was an avid gardener and loved to sew, but her...

Sue Watson Hayes

May 29, 2021

Sue Watson Hayes, 89, wife of the late William D. "Bill" Hayes and daughter of the late Floyd C. Watson and the late Inez Holliday Watson, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.She was a loving mother, a special loving sister, and grandmother who enjoyed reading, being active with her church family and friends, and spending time with family. Sue...

Ruth Thompson Welch

May 29, 2021

Ruth T. WelchEasley, SCRuth Thompson Welch, 95, of Easley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her home.Born in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence Murray Thompson.Mrs. Welch was retired from J.P. Stevens after 42 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist...

Samuel C. Pratt

May 28, 2021

Samuel C. Pratt, 77, of Easley (formerly of Greene, NY), husband to Judith Pratt, passed away May 28, 2021.Born in Kattelville, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Bertha West Pratt. Mr. Pratt honorably served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He worked...

Donnie Traynham Abercrombie

May 28, 2021

Donnie Traynham Abercrombie, age 73, died surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Greenville County, SC on February 18, 1948, the son of Raymond and Ludie (Traynham) Abercrombie. After graduating from Erskine College, Donnie enjoyed a long and successful career in banking and finance. Donnie never met a stranger; he shared his jovial, kind,...

Ruth Richardson Duncan

May 28, 2021

Ruth Richardson Duncan, 90, of Easley, wife to the late Calvin C. Duncan, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.Born in Seneca, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Alexander and Nora Campbell Richardson. She was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church.She is survived by her sister, Pat Gibson of Seneca; niece, Kathy Elaine Gibson of Seneca; stepson,...

Earline Stroud Cooley

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Earline Stroud Cooley, 87, wife of the late James "Ed" Edward Cooley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thurday, May 27, 2021.Born in Galivants Ferry, SC, a daughter of the late Ernest Stroud and the late Johnnie Odie Henderson Stroud, Mrs. Cooley was a graduate of Floyd's High School and retired from Buncombe Street United Methodist Church...

Sidney B. Whitlock

May 26, 2021

Sidney B. WhitlockLiberty, SCSidney B. Whitlock, 93, of Liberty, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Whitlock, entered into eternal glory on Wednesday May 26, 2021 after an extended illness.Born in Six Mile on August 21, 1927, Sidney's life centered around service to God, his country, family and community. An Army veteran, he served in Germany during WWII. After...

Marlene G. Foster

May 25, 2021

Marlene Gilstrap Foster, 80, of Easley, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 at her home.Born in Liberty, she was the daughter of the late J. B. "Jake" and Lois Melton Gilstrap. She was a 1958 graduate of Liberty High School. Marlene retired from Holmesview Center of Greenville after 18 years of service and was a member of Easley First...