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, 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...
Ralph Edward "Ed" Gaines, 74, of Easley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 6,2019.Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Early Guy and Pauline Moss Gaines. Ed graduated from Parker High School and served our country in the Army National Guard. He was the co-owner of G and F Machine Works, a...
Luther Rutherford "Rutty" Ambrose, III, age 78, of 105 Elliot Lane, Easley, SC, passed away on October 6, 2019 at Cottingham Hospice House, Seneca, SC. Rutty was born on June 14, 1941 in Seneca, SC to Major L.R. "Brose" Ambrose and Grace Stewart Ambrose. Rutty is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; daughter, Lori Smith of Barnwell, SC;...
Michael J. RyanLiberty, SCMichael John Ryan, 46, husband of Julie Appenheimer Ryan, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home.Born in Queens, NY, he is a son of Patricia Ann Church Ryan of Orchard Park, NY and the late Robert Joseph Ryan.Michael was formerly employed with Boston Valley Terra Cotta in Orchard Park, NY, for 20 years, and prior...
William Grady "Bill" Moore, Jr.Central, SCMr. William Grady "Bill" Moore, Jr., 85, husband of the late Alice Marie Shipman Moore, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, October 3, 2019.Born in Pickens County, a son of the late William Grady Moore, Sr. and Rachel Murray Moore, Mr. Moore was a faithful member of Cateechee Baptist Church and enjoyed...
Bill TydingsEasley, SCWilliam Russel "Bill" Tydings, 76, of Easley, husband of the late Janice Brown "Jan" Tydings, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Seattle WA on March 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Bernard and Ruth Ann Fisk Tydings.Mr. Tydings was retired from Estes Express Lines in Greer and was...
Laurie Lee Melen, 32, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home.Born in Methuen, MA, a daughter of Frederick E. Melen and Gail Donovan Melen, she was a graduate of Husson University in Bangor, ME, where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She was employed as a Physical Therapist for Kindred at Home. Laurie enjoyed playing and...
Kathryn Pollock Harrell, 93, of Clemson passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019.Kathryn was born in Oneco, Florida and grew up in Albany, Georgia. She married Ray Harrell at the age of 18. They moved to Clemson, SC in 1956 when Ray accepted a job with Clemson University. Later, Kathryn accepted a job as an administrative assistant in the Plant Pathology...
Dorothy Bright Whitmire, widow of Woodrow W. Bright and James R. Whitmire, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born in Pickens County April 24, 1928, a daughter of James W. and Bertha Whimpey Hendrix.Aunt Dot, as she was lovingly known by many, suffered from macular degeneration. When her vision was still good,...