Jesse R. Rhodes

Apr 3, 2020

Jesse R. Rhodes, 64, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Anderson County March 17, 1956, a son of Bruce and Barbara Burns Rhodes.Jesse grew up in Anderson County and attended Pendleton High School. He went on to work in the textile industry, first at Culp Woven Velvets, and later at...

Walter "Smokey" Nalley

Apr 3, 2020

Walter "Smokey" NalleyEasley, SCWalter "Smokey" Nalley, 89, of Easley, beloved husband of the late Pearl Stokes Nalley, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Richard Campbell Veterans Home.Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Frank and Lorene Turner Nalley. Mr. Nalley was retired from General Electric and was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church. He...

Justin Blake Little

Apr 1, 2020

Justin Blake Little, 25, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.Born in Greenville County, a son of Franklin Ernest "Ernie" Little and Michelle Smith Little, he was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle who enjoyed football, skydiving, snowboarding, and scuba diving. Blake was currently employed as an Engineer for Watson Engineering.Surviving, in addition to his parents, are brothers,...

Virgil Franklin Kay

Mar 31, 2020

Virgil Franklin KayEasley, SCVirgil "Frank" Kay, 67, husband of Genia Bolding Kay passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.Frank was born in Six Mile the son of the late Virgil Kay and Lucille Pelt Carter. He was a member of Crosswell Apostolic Church in Easley. Frank was a retired carpenter and loved his family, his church, and hunting and fishing.Surviving in...

John Lawrence Diggelmann

Mar 31, 2020

John Lawrence Diggelmann, Jr., 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.Born in Englewood, NJ, a son of John Lawrence Diggelmann, Sr. (Cheri) and Rosemary Sue Absolom Clark (Larry), he was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle who enjoyed all sports, but especially NASCAR and hockey. His favorite NHL team was the Pittsburgh Penguins.Surviving, in addition to his parents,...

Marion Charlie Simmons

Mar 30, 2020

Marion Charlie Simmons, Jr., 66, husband of Debbie Gibson Simmons passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Charlie was born in Oconee County a son of the late Marion C., Sr. and Gaynelle Rollins Simmons. He was a 1972 graduate of Seneca High School and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Seneca....

Emily Ashley Carley

Mar 30, 2020

Emily Ashley Carley, 92, died March 30 th in Clemson, SC. She was the wife of Major General John T. Carley, U. S. Army Ret. and the daughter of the late Della and Avery Ashley of Anderson, SC. She had a wonderful life and leaves behind many loving friends and family members. Emily was cremated as she wished and no...

Velma Kate Gwinn Coates

Mar 29, 2020

Velma Kate Gwinn Coates, 100, wife of the late Carol Monroe Coates, Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home.Born in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Robert Wade Gwinn and the late Rosa Kate Brannon Gwinn, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed sewing and taking care of her grandchildren. She...

Alma Laura Gilbert Fortner

Mar 28, 2020

Alma G. FortnerEasley, SCMrs. Alma Laura Gilbert Fortner, 79, wife of the late Jack Fortner, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 28, 2020.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late James Lawson Gilbert and the late Mary Underwood Gilbert, Mrs. Fortner retired from Stone Manufacturing Company with more than forty years of service and was...

Charles Wayne Waldrop

Mar 28, 2020

Charles Wayne Waldrop, 80, husband of the late Dorothy "Dot" White Waldrop, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020.Born in Easley, a son of the late C. Bub Waldrop and the late Ella Mae Jones Waldrop, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in...