Frank Blackwelder

Oct 18, 2019

Frank BlackwelderEasley, SCRawlin Franklin (Frank) Blackwelder, 85, of Easley, husband of Joan Billings Blackwelder, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.Born on June 28, 1934 in Cabarrus County, NC, Mr. Blackwelder was a son of the late Everett Richard and Gertrude Johnston Blackwelder. He grew up in Harrisburg, NC and graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1952. He began working as...

Carol T. Rogers

Oct 18, 2019

Carol Jeanne Turk Rogers, 76, passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, October 18, 2019. Carol was the daughter of Dewey D. Turk and Laura (Carpenter) Turk. Carol was born and grew up in the village of Dryden, NY. She attended and graduated from Dryden Central School. After graduation, she took a job in the typing pool at the...

Katherine B. "Kathy" Taylor

Oct 17, 2019

Katherine O'Neal Burdette Taylor "Kathy", 53, wife of Darhyl Taylor, crossed into heaven on Thursday, October 17, 2109 at her home surrounded by her loving family, with her kitten Punky on her lap, following an extended illness.She was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of Frank Leonard Burdette of Anderson and the late Peggy O'Neal White. Kathy was a 1984...

Jo Ann Ware Bell

Oct 14, 2019

Jo Ann Ware Bell, 82, wife of James Henry Bell passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 14, 2019 surrounded by her family.She was born in Abbeville County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Iral Leonard Ware. Jo Ann was a graduate of Dixie High School and was a member of Lawrence Chapel United...

Roy Franklin Thrift

Oct 13, 2019

Roy F. ThriftPickens, SCRoy Franklin Thrift, 81, of Pickens, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.Born in Buchanan County, VA, he was a son of the late Clarence and Floris Stewart Thrift.Mr. Thrift was retired from the Federal Government, in San Diego, CA, as a Firefighter for over 27 years. He enjoyed golfing, cooking, traveling and photography. He also was a...

Millie Jean Cooper Sykes

Oct 11, 2019

Millie Jean Cooper SykesEasley, SCMrs. Millie Jean Cooper Sykes, 90, wife of the late Russell "Jay" Sykes, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019.Born in Winnsboro, SC, Aug. 14, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Mills and Edith Cooper. She retired from CRS Sirrine Engineers in Greenville, SC and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and the...

Jack M. Harrison

Oct 11, 2019

Jack Martin Harrison Sr. died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina at the age of 93. Jack is survived by his sons Jack Martin "Marty" (Sally) Harrison Jr, of Greenville, SC, Dwight Alan "Ike" (Melanie) Harrison of Bethany, DE, grandsons Blake Harrison of San Francisco, CA, Parker Harrison of Fairfax, VA, Colt Harrison of Charleston, SC...

Mildred Mick Gillespie

Oct 9, 2019

Mildred Kelly "Mick" Gillespie, 91, widow of Carl Gillespie passed away, Wednesday Morning, October 9, 2019 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC.She was born in Central, a daughter of the late George W. and Willie Lee Cisson Kelly. She was retired employee of the Liberty Rug Mill and was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. Surviving is a nephew raised...

Iris P. Thompson

Oct 9, 2019

Iris P. Thompson, 87, widow of R. Leon Thompson, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 9, 2019. She was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina February 28, 1932, the daughter of Grady and Willard Black Patterson.Iris grew up in the Kings Mountain area, eventually receiving a Master's degree in education. She was a Math teacher in the Clemson, SC area for...

Bruce M. Altom

Oct 9, 2019

Bruce M. Altom, 72, husband of Mary Johnson Altom, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.Born in Greenville County, a son of the late James Troy Altom and the late Ethel Lucille Christopher Altom, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed golfing, music, attending his church, and spending time with his family. Mr. Altom proudly served...