Charles "Smokey" Boyce Smith

Feb 8, 2024

Charles "Smokey" Smith

Easley, SC

Mr. Charles "Smokey" Boyce Smith, 90, husband of Thelma Sanders Smith and the late Martha Martin Smith, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Smith and the late Ruth Spearman Smith. He was a graduate of Easley High School, a retired...

Brenda Kay Smith

Feb 8, 2024

Brenda Kay Smith, 64, of Easley, South Carolina died at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

 

Brenda was born in Anderson, South Carolina, the daughter of the late J.M. Cooper and the late Elizabeth Kay Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Michael Howard Smith; and a brother, Jimmy Cooper. 

 

Brenda...

Roger A. Brown

Feb 7, 2024

Roger A. Brown, 72, of Central, husband of Theresa Sharp Brown, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Greenville, SC July 15, 1951, the son of Waymon Fulton Brown and Louise Dillard Brown.

Roger received a Bachelor’s degree from Garner-Webb University and enjoyed his career as a teacher both at Dacusville Middle...

Leland Grady Herring

Feb 7, 2024

Leland Grady Herring, 64, beloved husband of Shelia O’Donald Herring, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home.

 

Born on September 19, 1959, in Del Rio, TX, he was the son of the late George Almond Herring and Jean Laurel Bryant.

 

Leland retired from Clemson University Facilities Department after 28 years of dedicated...

Tyler Scott Simpson

Feb 7, 2024

Tyler Scott Simpson, 23, of Liberty, husband to Michaela Owens Simpson, passed away February 7, 2024. 

Born in Easley, SC, he was the son of Eric and Patricia Murphy Simpson. Tyler graduated from Chattanooga Central High School. He was an avid sports fan, especially Clemson University athletics, the Atlanta Braves, and NASCAR. Tyler enjoyed playing basketball, golf, deer and dove hunting,...

Sara "Jo" Patterson Raue

Feb 6, 2024

Sara "Jo" Patterson Raue, 85, wife of the late Richard "Dick" Dale Raue, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

 Born on April 9, 1938, in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Boaz and Jeanette Garrett Patterson.

Sara enjoyed spending time traveling with her late husband Dick. She also enjoyed artwork, spending her time drawing...

Gregory "Greg" Thomas Ellison

Feb 4, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Thomas Ellison, 63, of Easley, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Rev. James Thomas “Tommy” Ellison and Christine Ellison. Greg spent 11 years with the Greer Police Department and another four years with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. He was a...

John Michael Little II

Feb 3, 2024

John Michael Little II, 56, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Jennifer Little, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home.

Born in Wakefield, MA, he was the son of John Michael Little and Barbara Murphy Little. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and cherished by family and friends. 

Mike grew up to become an extraordinary individual who...

Carl Rodgers Bridges

Feb 2, 2024

Carl Rodgers Bridges, 97, of Powdersville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home. 

Born and raised in Powdersville, South Carolina, a son of the late J.O. and Kate Bridges, Carl was married to Melba McMath Bridges until her death in 1994. He later was married to Hazel Austin Bridges until her death in 2020. He attended...

Christopher Hurley Cain

Feb 2, 2024

Christopher Hurley Cain passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on February 27, 1948, in Montgomery, Alabama.

As the result of being raised in a large military family, Chris traveled extensively growing up. The family adventures led to wonderful memories and funny stories that have been relived over the years. Chris enlisted in the Air Force...