William A. McGeePickens, SCWilliam Arthur McGee, 96, of Lost Valley Road, formerly of Flint, MI and Milwaukee, WI , passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.Born in Flint, MI, he was a son of the late Clifford and Eunice Stagg McGee.Mr. McGee was retired from GM, AC Delco Division, in Flint, MI and proudly served his country in the US Army...
Frances Virginia McMahan BlakelyEasleyFrances Blakely passed away after a wonderful life of 95 years filled with joy, family and helping others.Born in Seneca, SC, Frances attended Winthrop College where she obtained a teaching degree and later a degree in library science. After teaching for several years, she moved to her lifelong career as a librarian, first at Easley High School...
Ronald Edward KerrGreenvilleRonald Edward Kerr, 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Saint Francis Hospital.Born in Greenville, he was son to the late Wallace Edward Kerr and Mrs. Lillie Evans Kerr Parris.Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son, Kevin Kerr of Greer; sisters, Donna Grant and husband, Tommy of Williamston and Brenda Kerr of Taylors; a...
Edwin Armistead Freeman of Clemson, SC, passed away on August 7, 2017. A Professor Emeritus of Music at Clemson University (1969-1996), Ed's musicianship touched the lives of many students and colleagues through his teaching, composing, and performing. Over the years he wrote many musical arrangements for the Clemson Tiger Band, including "Eye of the Tiger," still played regularly for Clemson...
Lillie B. GrahamEasley, SCLillie Buchannon Graham, 70, of Ruth Drive, wife of the late Earl Graham, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017.Born in Tuskegee, AL, she was a daughter of the late James Jackson and Algusta Buchannon Smith.Mrs. Graham was retired from the North Carolina School District.Surviving are her children, Koschine Graham, Alex Brice Graham and Maurice Warren, Sr.; grandchildren,...
Gary Lee JusticeEasleyGary Lee Justice, husband of Carolyn Hester Justice, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home.Born in Greenville, he was son to the late Monroe and Agnes Justice.Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of 34 years are sons, Dwayne Nabors (Rhonda) of Easley and Chris Justice of Simpsonville; brothers, Melvin Justice (Cheryl) of Townville,...
Sandra C. NalleyEasleyMrs. Sandra Cassell Nalley, 73, wife of Hubert Wayne Nalley went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 5, 2017.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Arthur Edward and Lois Elizabeth Bowen Cassell, Mrs. Nalley was a 1962 graduate of Easley High School and retired from Alice Manufacturing Company with thirty years of service....
David HolcombeEasleyMr. William David Holcombe, 63, husband of Claudia Byrd Holcombe, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Edward William and Bessie Mae Edens Holcombe, Mr. Holcombe was the retired owner and operator of Holcombe Septic Tank Company, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving, in addition to his...
Rachel W. PerkinsLibertyMrs. Rachel Whitaker Perkins, 77, wife of the late Franklin William Perkins, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Ben Franklin and Lula Smith Whitaker, Mrs. Perkins retired from textiles.Surviving are two sons, William Marvin Perkins of Liberty and Terry Dee Perkins of Cateechee; a daughter, Tina Creasman...
Mary F. PattersonEasleyMary F. Patterson, wife of the late J.H. Patterson, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 31.Born in Ridgeville, SC, she was daughter to the late Clarence and Jennie Browning.Surviving are a son, Carlton E. Miller, as well as her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Patterson was predeceased by sons, David W....