James M. Tompkins
Nov 26, 2020
James "Jimmy" M. Tompkins, 88, of Easley, passed away November 26, 2020.Born in Hurricane, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Melvin and Bessie Nicholson Tompkins and husband to the late Bobbie Sentell Tompkins.He is survived by his daughter, Mellissa Tompkins Winkler (Brian) of Easley; son, Rodger Tompkins (Loretta) of Easley; grandchildren, Kayla Tompkins McCollum (Tyson) and Chad...
George Bryan Kelly
Nov 25, 2020
George Bryan Kelly, 85, widow of Barbara S. Kelly, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his daughter's home.Born in Manchester, England, George retired from Michelin after 40 years of service and was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.Surviving are his daughter, Louise Kelly; two grandchildren, Courtney Ruiz and Austin Tumblin; and three great grandchildren, Cameron, Cailynn and Carleigh...
Earl William Sprague
Nov 25, 2020
Earl William Sprague, Sr., 83, husband of Shirley Sprague, passed away November 25, 2020.Born in Milbank, SD, he was the son of the late Bennie Leroy and Margaret Spinner Sprague.Earl was a 1956 graduate of Ingram Glen Flora High School. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Cryovac/Sealed Air after 36 years of...
Lora Knighton Whitmire
Nov 24, 2020
Mrs. Lora Knighton Whitmire, 78, wife of the late Clarence Eugene Whitmire, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 24, 2020.Born in Woodruff, SC, a daughter of the late Ed Knighton and the late Sally Roper Knighton, Mrs. Whitmire was a graduate of Woodruff High School, retired from Bell South with thirty years of service, and enjoyed...
Robert Rhea Nash
Nov 24, 2020
Dr. Robert Rhea Nash, Sr., 82, passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born in Rockwood, TN, and his parents were Thomas Nash and Louise Rayburn Nash. Dr. Nash graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC and received his PhD in Entomology from Clemson University. He was a Professor of Science at Southern Wesleyan for 35 years. He...
Alton "Al" Cox
Nov 24, 2020
Alton "Al" Luke Cox, 74, beloved husband of Linda Orr Cox, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born on February 23, 1946, in Union County, he was the youngest son of the late Rufus Clyde Cox, Sr. and Cullie Fontaine Black. Al graduated from Woodruff High School in 1964 and was also a graduate of Clemson University in 1970...
Ann Williams Smith
Nov 23, 2020
Ann Williams Smith, 79, of Pickens, passed away November 23, 2020.Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Leila Golden Smith and wife to the late Truman Williams and Charles Edgar Smith. Mrs. Smith graduated from Seneca High School and retired from Cornell Dublier before she became a full time grandmother who took care of...
Hamilton Earle Russell
Nov 23, 2020
Hamilton Earle Russell, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was the son of the late Hamilton Earle Russell and Mary Glover Russell.Born in Easley, South Carolina, Dr. Russell graduated from Easley High School, then Davidson College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity, followed by the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a...
JoAnn Nalley Roper
Nov 22, 2020
JoAnn N. RoperEasley, SCJoAnn Nalley Roper, 81, of Tiffany Drive, beloved wife of the late Burnett Garnet Roper, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020.Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Elford Nalley, Sr. and Rachel Deliah Laboon Nalley.Mrs. Roper attended Easley High School and retired from Kent Manufacturing in Pickens after 51 years of dedicated...
Charles "DINK" Burdette
Nov 22, 2020
Charles Dennis "DINK" Burdette, of Pendleton, South Carolina, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born August 15, 1934 in Liberty, SC son of Dennis Clemson and Doskie (Manley) Burdette. Dink served several years in the U.S. Army and worked 40+ years in Textiles before retiring from Glen Raven Mills. Dink served his community as...