George "Ed" Blackwelder, Sr.
Aug 6, 2025
George “Ed” Blackwelder, Sr., 81, of Simpsonville, SC went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was greeted by his wife of 60 years, Minnie Smith Blackwelder; parents, John Blackwelder, Sr. and Catherine Crawford Blackwelder and brothers, John Blackwelder, Jr. and Horace Blackwelder.
Born in Savannah, GA, George began his career as a draftsman for the county. After...
Jayne Watson Tolleson
Aug 5, 2025
Jayne Watson Tolleson, 86, born on October 28, 1938, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 surrounded by her grandchildren. Born in Shelby, NC to the late Frank Watson and the late Frances Webb Watson.
She leaves behind a legacy that will forever warm the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. This beloved matriarch embodied the essence...
Rose Jones Davis
Aug 5, 2025
Dr. Rose Jones Davis, 85, passed away on August 5th, 2025. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Robert Morgan Jones and Ellen Moseley Jones.
She graduated from Winthrop University and received her BS and MS degrees from there. She received her doctorate from the University of South Carolina.
Rose taught high school in Gastonia, NC and at the college...
Mary Beth Bowker Goss Fields
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Mary Beth Bowker Goss Fields, 83, wife of the late Dale Lewis Goss, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025.
Born in Pontiac MI, a daughter of the late Daniel Bowker and the late Gertrude Wilson Bowker, Mrs. Fields was a graduate of Brandon Township High School and retired from banking. She attended New Image Church, Easley.
Mary loved golfing, quilting, fishing,...
Ed F. Bagwell, Jr
Aug 2, 2025
Edgar "Ed" F. Bagwell, Jr, born on July 29, 1952, left us too soon on August 2, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, his impact was profound and will be cherished by those who knew him.
Ed was a simple, humble, and quiet man. He found joy in the little things in life, and while he often kept to...
Vivian Diane George
Aug 1, 2025
Vivian D. George
Easley, SC
Vivian Diane Elrod George, 75, wife of the late Thomas Marion George, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Born in Toccoa, GA, she was a daughter of the late Herman and DeDe Elrod.
Mrs. George attended Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved her family and enjoyed watching NASCAR, cheering for her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.
Surviving are...
Thomas Rencel Hulsey
Aug 1, 2025
Thomas R. Hulsey
EASLEY – Thomas Rencel Hulsey, 90, husband of JoAnn Traynham Hulsey, passed away on August 1, 2025, with family by his side.
Tom, or “Rencel” as he was known to family, was born on October 3, 1934, in Lula, Georgia and grew up on a farm in Cleveland, Georgia. He was the son of the late Buford and LaRue...
Barry G. Richards
Aug 1, 2025
Barry G. Richards, 85, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Gwynne and Alice Richards.
He dedicated most of his career to sales and marketing, where he was known for his genuine and loving nature. Barry's incredible ability to put others' interests before his own made a lasting impact on those around...
Connier "Bobby" Rae Nordan
Aug 1, 2025
Connier "Bobby" Rae Nordan, 65, of Travelers Rest, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.
Born in Harnett County, NC, he was a son of Bobby and Patricia Parrish Nordan.
He was a deeply intelligent and well-educated man, holding multiple master's degrees and actively pursuing his doctorate. A committed Christian, he also shared his creativity and values through writing a children's book, derived...
Billy "Bill" Frank Gaines
Jul 31, 2025
Billy “Bill” Frank Gaines, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. A devoted husband of 35 years to Claudia Gaines, a proud grandpa and "GG-Pa”. Bill was a fun-loving, family-first kind of guy who brought joy and laughter to every room he entered.
Born on February 18, 1940, in Hartwell, Georgia, Bill was the son of...