William Minor Dowler
Feb 9, 2025
William (Bill) Minor Dowler, 92, surviving spouse of Dorothea Dowler, died February 9, 2025 at Oconee Memorial Hospital of Seneca, SC. Born November 10, 1932, in Birch Tree, MO, he was the son of the late Paul and Lillian Dowler. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a U.S. Army Veteran.
Bill attended the University of Missouri and...
Larry Wilson Hudson
Feb 9, 2025
Larry Wilson Hudson of Central, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC due to complications from a chronic illness.
Born and raised in Wytheville, VA, Larry was the oldest child of Woodrow Wilson Hudson and Atha Callahan Hudson. He has two sisters: Myra Hudson Baumgardner (Jeff) of Charlotte, NC and Jo-ella Hudson...
Tony Harold "Ploony" Craig
Feb 9, 2025
Tony H. "Ploony" Craig
Central, SC
Tony H. "Ploony" Craig, 77, of Central, husband to the late Vicky Ann Hughes Craig, passed away February 9, 2025.
Born in Central, he was the son of Harold E. Craig and Edna Pauline Owen Craig.
Tony graduated from D.W. Daniel High School and entered the USArmy where he served in Viet Nam. Following his active duty service...
Thomas Stanley Barrett
Feb 8, 2025
Thomas Stanley Barrett, aged 74, passed away on February 8th, 2025.
Born and raised in Central South Carolina, Stan graduated from Daniel High School. After high school, he graduated with an associate’s degree from Tri-county Technical College. He began his career as a mechanic at Kelley's Gulf gas station in Central before joining Clemson University, where he worked as a mechanic...
Robert E Lambour
Feb 7, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Lambour, 81, of Easley, SC, went home to be with his Lord on February 7, 2025, at his residence with his wife by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bob pursued a career in Mechanical Engineering, earning a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. He held a...
Noel Edward Jones
Feb 6, 2025
Mr. Noel Edward Jones, 81, husband of Brenda Stegall Jones and the late Carolyn Kirby Jones, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Born in Flat Rock, NC, a son of the late Duer William Jones and the late Agnes Geneva Hoots Jones, Mr. Jones was a retired truck driver with U.S. Foods and was a US Navy Veteran.
Noel was always willing...
Fred Gillespie, Sr
Feb 6, 2025
Fred Gillespie, Sr.,94, of Easley, born on January 5, 1931, to the late Claude and Janie Gillespie, passed away. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Sybil, with whom he shared a remarkable marriage that spanned over 60 years. Fred’s family held a central place in his heart, reflecting the love and commitment he consistently demonstrated throughout his...
Samiel Jones Martin
Feb 5, 2025
Samiel Jones Martin, 88, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Ben Hamilton Martin, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1936, in Pendleton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Van Jones and Lessie Pace Jones. A proud graduate of Pendleton High School in 1954, Samiel continued her education and graduated...
Thomas Marion Tucker
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Marion Tucker, 97, beloved husband of Melba Ridgway Tucker, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished. Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, to Thomas Mosley and Georgia Bassett Tucker, Tommy’s life was a testament to love, service, and joy.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Tommy served...
Robert Joseph "Bobby Joe" Gravely
Feb 5, 2025
Robert Joseph "Bobby Joe" Gravely, 82, husband of Carol Gilstrap Gravely, of Sunset, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sunset, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Loma Holcombe Gravely.
Bobby Joe retired from the South Carolina Forestry Commission after 34 years of service and loved to spend time...