Mary Frances Proctor

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Proctor, age 74 of Easley, died on July 25, 2024.

She was born on August 16, 1949, to Macon and Mary Patteson at Camp Lejeune, NC. 

Mary is survived by her husband, William "Grady" Proctor, and their daughter, Jessica Elizabeth Zaher (Bret), and her grandchildren, Emma Jane Zaher and Noah Lane Zaher. She also leaves behind her sisters Helen Smith (Jim)...

Anne Ponder Rauton

Jul 25, 2024

Anne Lucille Ponder “Mama Anne” Rauton

Anne Lucille Ponder Rauton, widow of the late Robert Marion Rauton passed away peacefully at her home on July 25, 2024 at the age of 86. 

Born October 3, 1937, in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of the late Victoria Crim Ponder and the late Finley Bertran (Bert) Ponder. Anne’s dad was a Highway Patrolman,...

Mary-Ellen Buzzard Lefort

Jul 23, 2024

Mary-Ellen Lefort

Central, SC

Mary-Ellen Buzzard Lefort, 94, widow of Henry G. Lefort passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca surrounded by her loving family.

Mary-Ellen was born in Washington, D.C. a daughter of the late Robert Paul and Ellen Morgan Buzzard. She grew up in the Kensington, MD area and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School....

Thomas Emory Durham

Jul 21, 2024

Thomas E. Durham

Central, SC

Thomas Emory Durham, 57, husband of Becky Elrod Durham of Central, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Tommy was born in Pickens, SC a son of Nancy Hendricks Durham of Six Mile and the late Donnie Durham. Tommy was a 1984 graduate of Daniel High School and earned an associate degree in Machine Tool...

Nancy Carol Quarles

Jul 21, 2024

Nancy Quarles, 84, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. 

Born in Great Falls, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Kate Justice. 

Nancy, born on January 24, 1940, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and hard work. She attended Winthrop College for two years before pursuing further education at the University of...

Meredith Mies Edmondson

Jul 19, 2024

Meredith Mies Edmondson, of Easley, daughter of the late Army Major, Dr. Charles Anthony Mies, Jr. and Katherine Linhoss Mies, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Shortly after her birth on September 9, 1943, in Palm Springs, CA, her family moved to Greenville, SC. She grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School before briefly attending The University...

Thomas Frederick Hare

Jul 19, 2024

Thomas Frederick Hare, husband of the late Jo Manley Hare, passed away on July 19, 2024 at the age of 80.

Born on March 26, 1944, he was a son of the late John and Walter Rena Karr Hare. 

After proudly serving his country for from 1964 - 1985 in the Air Force and achieving the rank of Master Sergeant, Thomas dedicated...

Corene Nadine Gilstrap

Jul 19, 2024

Corene Gilstrap

Pickens, SC

Corene Gilstrap, age 92, of Pickens, passed away on July 19, 2024.

She was born on August 31, 1931 to Ross and Cora Gilstrap. She loved sewing, cooking, flowers, and most of all her family.

Corene is survived by her brothers, Holland Gilstrap (Linda), Jerry Gilstrap (Betty), and Barney Gilstrap (Kathy); her sister, Shirley Guthrie; a sister-in-law, Joan Gilstrap; several...

Dr. Val Dyches

Jul 18, 2024

Dr. Valdimer “Val” S. Dyches, of Easley, husband of Kathy A. Dyches, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Born in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of the late Valdimer S. Dyches, Sr. and Nell Lide Dyches. 

Val served as 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was strong in his...

Claude Hank Sentell

Jul 18, 2024

Claude Hank Sentell, 70, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Claude Clifton and Melba Lee Cothran Sentell.

Mr. Sentell was a Parker High School graduate and later retired as an HVAC technician. He was an avid Clemson football fan.

Mr. Sentell is survived by a daughter, Alicia Nicole Batson (Tim) of...