Annette Emerson Tanksley
Feb 14, 2018
Annette Emerson Tanksley, 84, passed on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 with her family by her side. Born on March 5, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ada Griffin Emerson.Annette married James Talmadge Tanksley in 1951 and celebrated 67 years of marriage on February 3. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Sandy Cordell and...
Michael Bruce Finley
Feb 14, 2018
Michael B. FinleyEasley, SCMichael Bruce Finley, 64, of Dacusville Highway, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.Born in Greenville County, he is a son of Bruce Finley of Easley and the late Geraldine Weaver Finley.Michael was employed with Ortec in Easley prior to his illness. He also worked for Alice Manufacturing...
Steve Stocks
Feb 14, 2018
Steve StocksCentralSteven Allen Stocks,49, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at AnMed Hospital.Steve was born in Charleston, SC and was a son of Johnnie Cecil Stocks of Wilmington, NC and Theresa Sharp Brown of Central. He was employed with East Coast Seafood and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving in addition to his parents, are two son's, Steven Allen Stocks,...
Bing T. Day
Feb 14, 2018
Bing Terry Day, 78, of Piedmont, passed away February 14, 2018.Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Sam Day and Zelda Day Fant. Bing served our country in the United States Navy. He retired from John D. Hollingsworth after 35 years of service and was a member of St. Matthias Lutheran Church.Surviving are his loving wife...
Benjamin Landis Smith
Feb 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family announces that Benjamin Landis Smith II, 28, son of Benjamin L. and Lynne Planchard Smith of Central, died Wednesday, February 13, 2018.Ben was born in Greenville, SC, graduated from DW Daniel High School, and lived in Central most of his life. He was a jack-of-all trades who worked many jobs including landscaping,...
Myrtis Gillespie Posey
Feb 13, 2018
Myrtis Virginia Gillespie Posey, 79, widow of Clyde Wesley Posey died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Thomas and Bessie Marie Whitlock Gillespie. Myrtis was a former employee of Pratt Read and Company of Central and Clemson University. She was a member of Bishop Branch...
William "Bill" T. Ariail
Feb 12, 2018
William T. AriailEasley, SCMr. William "Bill" T. Ariail, Sr., 73, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Bill was born in Greenville, the son of the late Jack and Mary Hester Ariail. He graduated from Easley High School, class of 1962. Bill retired from the F.W. Woolworth Distribution Center and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are son William "Bill" T. Ariail,...
John Ernest Bradley
Feb 12, 2018
John Ernest Bradley, Jr of Pickens, SC, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. His death followed several weeks of a recent illness. Johnny was born in Anderson, SC on October 13, 1955, the first and only son of John and Carol Bradley Sr. of Powdersville, SC. He was married to Floyce...
Helene K. Benson
Feb 12, 2018
Helene Antonia "Toni" Kraus Benson died on February 12, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. She was born on August 5, 1927 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, to Edward Louis Kraus and Anna Corey Kraus. She is survived by her sons Richard (Leslie) and Eric (Lisa); grandchildren Ted (Grace), Alex, Stephanie, James, Kenneth and Corey (Michelle) Benson, and Emily (Will) Martin; 3 great-grandchildren...
Maxcy Brooks Patterson
Feb 10, 2018
Maxcy Brooks Patterson, 92, widower of Kathleen Howell Patterson, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.Born in Lanford Station in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Charlton Boyd and Marguerite Fogle Patterson. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Infantry. He graduated from Clemson College in 1949. Prior...