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...

Ralph Edward Gaines

Oct 6, 2019

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,

Oct 6, 2019

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 John Ryan

Oct 5, 2019

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

Oct 3, 2019

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...