Alma Aldinger Robertson, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29 at Brookdale Senior Living in Central.She was one of thirteen children born on a farm in Bowdle, South Dakota to Rudolph and Ida Haar Aldinger in 1921. After her mother's death in 1929 she went to live in Tolstoy, SD with foster parents, John and...
Gerald A. "Shoe String" HendricksEasley, SCMr. Gerald Alvin "Shoe String" Hendricks, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home.Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Henry Theodore "H.T." Hendricks and the late Nora Virginia Ray Hendricks, Mr. Hendricks was self employed and a member of Blue Ridge View Baptist Church.Surviving are a brother, Robert Earl Hendricks...
Dr. William Eugene Dukes, 88, husband of Sylvia Campbell Dukes passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his residence.Born in Honea Path, Dr. Bill was a son of the late William Clarence and Sudie Lusk Dukes. He was a 1957 graduate of Clemson University and graduated from MUSC in 1961. After serving his internship at MUSC he moved to Clemson...
Mary Lou Evans, 90, widow of the late John G. Evans Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2018.Mrs. Evans was born in Belton, SC on July 21, 1928 to parents Clyde C. Nicely and Mary Greer Nicely. She was a graduate of Pendleton High School, salutatorian, and an honor graduate of Lander College with a degree in Commercial...
Laurette Lynn Hall, 57, of Easley, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital.Born in Lapeer, MI, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond and Virginia Ann Thom.Laurie was employed with Confluence Watersports. She was the example of life! She loved the beach, sun and mountains. Her family was her joy and she lived each day...
Christopher StricklandEasley, SCChristopher Stanton Olin Strickland, 33, of McCollum Street, died Saturday, August 25, 2018, from injuries sustained in a car accident.Born in Robeson County, NC, he was a son of Glenn and Deborah Strickland. He attended Easley High School and was employed with Strickland Landscaping, LLC. Christopher loved football, especially the Carolina Panthers. He was a fashion expert, a...
Paul Robert Rinaldo, 73, of Easley, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth Rinaldo. Paul served our country in the US Marine Corps. He was a decorated Sargent receiving 2 purple hearts from his tours in Vietnam, and the Bronze Star Medal of...
James W. "Smiley" McNeelyEasley, SCJames W. "Smiley" McNeely, 74, of Breazeale Road, loving husband of the late Phronsie Long McNeely, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Weldon and Nora Lee Carman McNeely.Mr. McNeely was a...
Dwight C. ThriftPickens, SCMr. Dwight Clarence Thrift, 85, husband of Thelma Porter Thrift, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018.Born in Oconee County, a son of the late Clarence and Floris Stewart Thrift, Mr. Thrift retired from Ryobi with over thirty-five years of service and was of the Baptist faith. He was a US Army Veteran.Surviving, in addition to his wife...
Tony Lee SmithEasley, SCMr. Tony Lee Smith, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018.Born in Easley, SC, a son of the late Otis Austin Smith and the late Gladys Kirk Smith, Mr. Smith was previously employed with Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs and was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church.Surviving are seven sisters, Bertie Bowles, Ruby...