Betty Jean GardnerEasley, SCMrs. Betty Jean Gardner, 82, wife of the late James Winfred Gardner, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 14, 2020.Born in Madison, GA, a daughter of the late Annie Ruth Murphey, Mrs. Gardner was a homemaker and a long-time member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church. Betty Jean was a loving wife, mother and...
John Rodger Anthony, strong and beloved father, husband, son, brother, grandfather, and step-grandfather died August 14, 2020 at the age of 75 following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Rodger was the son of the late Evelyn and Roy Anthony. He was adored by his wife, Erin Anthony and five brothers and sisters, Robert Anthony, Mary Childs (deceased) Martha Hendricks,...
Larry C. Bright, 62, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday August 14, 2020. He was born February 7, 1958 in Anderson County, a son of Woodrow W. and Dorothy N. Bright.Larry graduated from Pendleton High School. Later in life he found he needed a Savior and gave his life to Jesus Christ. He spent his life...
Julia Duncan Owen, 77 of Six Mile, SC passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. Julia was born and raised in Pickens County to Benjamin and Ruby Duncan on October 3, 1942. Through the years she was a gifted seamstress as well as an amazing cook. She owned her own catering business for years assisting the community with special events. Julia...
Thomas Whiteford Phillips, Sr.Easley, SCThomas Whiteford Phillips, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law, went home to be with his Lord on August 13, 2020.Thomas was born and educated in Lancaster, South Carolina. He also attended Clemson University. He was employed by Springs Mills in Lancaster, South Carolina until 1960. He then worked for Dan River Mills...
Lala E. FreemanEasley, SCMs. Lala E. Freeman, 106, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.Born in Easley, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Barney and Nannie Wyatt Freeman.Lala was a graduate of Easley High School in 1931 and retired as a seamstress from Piedmont Industries. She was a Life-Long member of Fairview United Methodist Church where she served...
Jean M. FreemanEasley, SCMrs. Jean McAlister Freeman, 81, widow of the late Joe McCall "Joe Mac" Freeman, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late James O. McAlister and the late Mary L. Adams McAlister Foster. Mrs. Freeman graduated from Anderson College and retired from Piedmont Natural Gas. She was a Life-Long member...
Thelma P. ThriftPickens, SCMrs. Thelma Porter Thrift, 88, of Pickens, wife to the late Dwight Clarence Thrift, passed away August 12, 2020.Born in Pickens County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Gladys Spearman Porter. Mrs. Thrift retired from Pickens County School District as a Bus Assistant and Ryobi. Mrs. Thrift was a member of Mile Creek...
Glenn Lawrence BenzingEasley, SCAfter a long fight, characterized by his trademark determination, Glenn Benzing completed his final ride on August 12, 2020. Born July 10, 1956 in Pasadena, TX and raised in Hamilton, OH, Glenn had been a resident of Upstate South Carolina since graduating from Clemson University, and was a proud member of the Easley First United Methodist Church....
Michael Gordon Wardlaw, 54, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his residence.Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Carolyn Ray Wardlaw and the late Gordon C. Wardlaw. Michael was a welder/pipe fitter for many years. He loved riding motorcycles and playing the guitar. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.Surviving, in...