Billy Ray Harper, 87, husband of the late Carolyn Boyer Harper, passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2019.Born in Minden, LA, a son of the late Sam A. Harper and the late Ella Sanders Harper, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed traveling, bargain shopping, and spending time with family. He was retired from Flour as a...
Dr. John Benjamin Kissam, 84, husband of Patricia J. Kissam, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Clemson Downs.Ben was born in Hilliard, Florida a son of the late Luther C. and Mary Anne Swearingen Kissam. He was a graduate of Clemson where he played football from 1953-57. He earned his Masters and PhD in Entomology from Clemson also. He...
Grace Cox Kerns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2019. Grace was born on September 28, 1951 to Walter Cox, Jr. and Mary (Johnson) Cox of Clemson, South Carolina. A bright shining light in this world, she loved everyone as she loved life: immensely, unconditionally, and with an unyielding zest. The...
Clara Lois McGuire Day Turner, 81, wife of Bobby J. Turner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019.Born in Walhalla, a daughter of the late Lafette Brown and the late Mellie Brewer McGuire, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, reading, fishing, and had a tremendous love for cats. She was a cloth...
Irvin Player, 68 of Central passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Vinroe and Elsie Player. Irvin was a 1973 Alumnus of Clemson University. He retired with 40+ years from Michelin as a Quality Control Specialist. He loved Jazz music, traveling the world, and finding every opportunity to cheer on the Clemson...
Edna Chapman HoldenPickens, SCMrs. Edna Chapman Holden, 102, wife of the late James Albert Holden, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 23, 2019.Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late James Marion and Cannie Patterson Chapman, Mrs. Holden retired from Cannon Memorial Hospital and was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church, Easley.It is with...
Rick RackleyGreenville, SCMr. Ricky "Rick" Wayne Rackley, 60, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Walter Donnie and Mary Ellen Hammond Rackley, Mr. Rackley was a graduate of Carolina High School and later received his Associate degree in Marketing from Greenville Technical College. He was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are a son, Tyler...
William Allen Campbell, 81, husband of Janet L. Campbell passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. He was born August 15, 1938 in Oak Hill West Virginia, a son of William H. and Garnett McReynolds Campbell. He was a member of Easley Bible Methodist Church.After graduating from high school Bill joined the United States Marine Corps. His three years of service...
After spending 89 years with us sharing her grace, joy, and creativity, Ellen Jean DeArment Mathews peacefully passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Born in Howland Township, Ohio, and raised in Warren, Ohio, she graduated from Kent State University in 1952, where she had been an active member of student government and the Delta Zeta...
Mary MaddoxEasley, SCMrs. Mary Maddox, born October 7, 1927 passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 92.She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris Maddox; her parents, George Fowles, Sr. and Ida Staggs Fowles; and a daughter, Georgia Allen.Surviving are her daughter, Cheryl Richardson; grandsons, Jeff Richardson (Anita), Adam Allen (Tina), Aaron Allen (Susan); and great-grandchildren,...