Douglas T. Grider

Mar 26, 2019

Douglas Ticknor Grider, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Doug was born in Columbus, GA, son of the late Douglas Ticknor Grider, Sr and Leslie Mae Wilson Grider. He married Roberta Bittner Grider and was blessed with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Doug is survived by his wife...

Edna D. Reese

Mar 26, 2019

Edna Duncan Reese, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She was born in Pickens County September 16, 1934 a daughter of Abe and Addie Jackson Pitts. Edna worked many years in the textile industry. She enjoyed playing Bingo, watching her favorite TV shows, and reading. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose in Easley and...

Matthew Edward Graham

Mar 26, 2019

Matthew Edward GrahamEasley, SCMatthew Edward Graham, 31, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.Born in Easley, he was a son of Timothy Winston and Susan Moore Graham. Matthew was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, and enjoyed making jewelry, listening to music, and spending time outdoors.In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by one brother, Trent...

Carl L. Lane, Jr.

Mar 24, 2019

Carl Leaton Lane, Jr., 91, died peacefully Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born February 11, 1928, in Raleigh, NC, a son of Carl L. and Anna-Mae Andrew Lane. Carl graduated from High School in Raleigh, received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at NC State, and his PhD. from Purdue University. He was a retired as a professor from Clemson...

Ernest J. Kozma

Mar 23, 2019

Ernest Kozma, son of Joseph and Helen Kozma, died on March 23 at 94 years of age. Beloved husband of Carol (Amstutz), they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary together last month. He was the loving father of Judy and Terry Kozma and he was predeceased by sister Emma Kramer. He leave behind his "best dog" Brady!He was born in Cleveland,...

Preston T. Thompson

Mar 23, 2019

Preston T. Thompson, Jr.Powdersville, SCPreston T. Thompson, Jr., 69, of Powdersville, husband of the late Brenda Noles Thompson, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.Born in Carroll County, GA, he was a son of the late Preston T. Thompson, Sr. and Theda Wood Thompson.Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Georgia Tech and retired from J.P. Stevens in Greenville. He loved his...

Pawoh A. Tarlue

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. Pawoh Allison Tarlue, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born onto the union of the late Pawoh and the late Korlah Pajibo in Zuajah Town, Gbarzon District, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, West Africa.Pawoh attended the laboratory High School (now Williams V.S. Tubman High School), Monrovia, Liberia and attended the University of Liberia, and he was...

Margaret Evans Stewart

Mar 20, 2019

Margaret Evans Stewart, 97, widow of David W. Stewart passed away peacefully , Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.Margaret was born in Central, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Minnie Estella Holladay Evans. She was a graduate of Asheville Teachers College and Southern Wesleyan University and earned her Masters Degree from Western Carolina...

Merle Berry Smith

Mar 19, 2019

Merle SmithEasley, SCMrs. Oressia "Merle" Berry Smith, 83, wife of the late Tracy Edward Smith, Jr., went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 19, 2019.Born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Collis and Irene Fogle Berry, Mrs. Smith was the retired owner and operator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Easley and a member of Norris First...

Kenneth Franklin Woody

Mar 18, 2019

Kenneth Franklin WoodyEasley, SCKenneth Franklin Woody, 83, of Easley passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.Born in Marion, NC, he was a son of the late Virgil Lafeyette and Maphra Irene Woody. Mr. Woody was a die hard fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed fishing. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Airforce.He is survived by two sons, James...