William Monroe Phillips

Jul 19, 2019

William Monroe Phillips, 85 of Byron Georgia, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, 19 July 2019. Monroe married the love of his life, Redolia Phillips and they were married until her death in 2011. He is survived by two daughters Cheryl Young (John) and JaLynn Hudnall (Eric). He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Audrey Young, Andrew Young,...

Jean Burrell Lawrimore

Jul 18, 2019

Jean Burrell Lawrimore, 88 of Clemson, SC formerly of Stateburg, SC passed away Thursday, July 18. She was the widow of the late Carl Bentley Lawrimore, Sr. Born in Hendersonville, NC Jean was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Ressie Perkins Burrell. She graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1948 and from Furman University in 1952.For many years...

Orien Howard Bryan

Jul 15, 2019

Orien Howard Bryan, Jr., 78, husband of Faye Tucker Bryan, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019.Born in Greenwood, a son of the late Orien Howard, Sr. and the late Mary Louise Smith Bryan, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed Atlanta Braves baseball, serving at his church, and spending time with his family. Mr. Bryan was...

Rusty Brayn Benton

Jul 14, 2019

Rusty Brayn BentonEasley, SCMr. Rusty Brayn Benton, 50, husband of Michelle Graham Benton, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019.Born in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Wade Gilliam Benton and the late Brenda Gail Nance Cauble, Mr. Benton was a graduate of East Rowan High School and was employed as a superintendant with Sloan Construction. He was of...

Rick Jones

Jul 14, 2019

Rick JonesEasley, SCMr. Frederick R. "Rick" Jones, 65, husband of Tina Wright Jones, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019.Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Ray Earl Jones and the late Frances Catherine Nix Jones, Mr. Jones was a graduate of Pickens High School. He was employed with Nu-Life Environmental for eighteen years and was the retired owner...

Carolyn M. Knight

Jul 13, 2019

Carolyn M. Knight, 73, wife of W. Fred Knight, passed away July 13, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House.Born in Pickens County, Carolyn retired from Alice Manufacturing. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Most of all she loved her family.Surviving, in addition to her husband of 47 years, are her children, Chad Knight, Vonda D. Etter, and Melissa K....

Vivian Holder Blalock

Jul 12, 2019

Vivian H. BlalockEasley, SCDorothy Vivian Holder Blalock, 82, of Oaklane Drive, wife of the late Jack "Frosty" Blalock, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Lucy Baines Holder.Mrs. Blalock was retired from Judson Mill in Greenville after 52 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Enon Baptist...

Emma J. Piazza

Jul 12, 2019

Emma Jane Piazza, 97, widow of Philip Benjamin Piazza, passed away peacefully to join him Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born in Scotland August 12, 1921 a daughter of Donald and Emma Aitcheson Fraser.Emma's family moved to Pennsylvania when she was young and she graduated from Carbondale High School in Carbondale, PA. She went on too be a secretary...

Betty Jo Dobson

Jul 12, 2019

Betty Jo Dobson, 81, passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born in Westminster, SC November 8, 1937, a daughter of Garnett F. and Maybee McDonald Pelfrey. Betty was a long-time member of The Church of God (Midway).Due to some long-term health problems Betty didn't have a regular job, but she embraced with her whole being the role...

Berdena S. Staaf

Jul 12, 2019

Berdena S. Staaf, 79, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania June 13, 1940. She was the daughter of John and Lena Hoffman Shouey. She married Robert J. Staaf on August 26, 1961 and they had 3 children, Bob, Mark and Jeff.After high school, she pursued her nursing degree. She worked as a Legal Executive...