On the evening of June 10, 2019, Orren Franklin Hunter, Sr. of Seneca, South Carolina passed away at the age of 84 after a few weeks of declining health.Frank was born in Bamberg, South Carolina to Roy and Cora (Wilson) Hunter in 1934. He was married 65 years to Betty Jean Zorn, and together they raised two children, Orren Franklin...
Donald R. Rippy, Jr.Easley, SCMr. Donald Ray Rippy, Jr., 60, husband of Jennifer Myers Rippy, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.Born in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late Donald Ray Rippy, Sr. and the late Hazel Hager Rippy, Mr. Rippy was a graduate of Minor High School and retired from King Asphalt. Donald loved wood working,...
Robert W. "Bobby" Cook, 66, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Bobby was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a son of the late J. Clinton Cook Jr. and Irene Szwarz Cook Goldstein. He was a 1971 graduate of D.W. Daniel High School. After graduation from high school, Bobby went to Hollywood and performed as a stuntman for...
Furman Andrew BagwellEasley, SCMr. Furman Andrew Bagwell, 96, husband of the late Virginia Garrett Bagwell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2019.Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Calvin Andrew Bagwell and the late Minnie Duncan Bagwell, Mr. Bagwell retired from Mayfair Mills-Glenwood Division with thirty-two years of service and was a member...
Clara Mae Marlowe, 87, wife of James A. Marlowe for over seventy years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 7, 2019.Born in Tifton, GA, a daughter of the late Willie Taylor and the late Tillie McDaniel Taylor, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs....
Ivory Merritt OrrEasley, SCMrs. Ivory Merritt Orr, 90, wife of the late Lewis Edward Orr, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 7, 2019.Born in Powdersville, she was a daughter of the late John Clinton and Sarah Lou "Sallie" Trotter Merritt. Mrs. Orr retired from Sears and was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Sharon Leroy Griffin, 68, wife of Howard Griffin for 52 years passed away, Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence.Sharon was born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late David R. and Gracie Willis Leroy. She was retired from Walmart in Central and she attended Liberty Church of God. She leaves behind a legacy like none other. Her favorite...
Douglas Eldon Marker, M.D., 80, and husband of Betty Jane Marker passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born in Sidney, Ohio October 31, 1938 the son of Ardath Eldon and Ethel Jane Langhorst Marker.Dr. Marker graduated from high school in Sidney, OH and went to Miami University. He was a CPA for six years, but then decided...
Marilyn M. MerrittEasley, SCMarilyn M. Merritt, 89, of Easley, wife of Francis Marion Merritt, II, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by her family.Born in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Neely and Mae Mizell Miller. Mrs. Merritt graduated from Furman University, and retired from Pickens County School District. She was a lifetime member of...
Annie Joyce Garner, 80, wife of the late Russell Eugene Garner, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.Born in Shelby, NC, a daughter of the late Pink E. Bridges and the late Annie Weaver Bridges, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed church activities and spending time with her family and friends.Surviving are a son,...