Kelly Terrapin
Nov 2, 2026
Kelly Jean Terrapin, 58, of Texas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026.
Born November 7, 1967, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Larry Branford Moody and Sheena Dickson Moody. Kelly was a graduate of Irmo High School. She worked as a construction coordinator and spent much of her career in the restaurant industry, including time with Raising...
Philip John Ciufo Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
Philip John Ciufo Jr., 79, of Seneca, SC, passed away on November 1, 2026. Philip was born in Rochester, NY to the late Philip Anthony Ciufo Sr. and Antoinette Denaro Ciufo.
Philip lived a life of service, care, and devotion to the people around him. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years and eventually retired from the military...
Bobbie Merck Cothran
Nov 1, 2026
Bobbie Merck Cothran, 87, widow of Carzell Cothran, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. Born May 13, 1939, to the late Corbett and Dolly Dickerson Merck, she was the youngest daughter of their nine children.
The loving and devoted mother to son, Bernie Cothran and his wife, Tammie of Liberty, SC; daughter Carla Woolford of Greer, SC; grandmother...
Frank Richard Dyar
Oct 31, 2026
Frankin Richard Dyar, 89, of Central, passed away on October 31, 2026. Frank was born in Pickens County to the late Arthur and Nina Dyar.
Frank worked as an appraiser for the Pickens County Tax Assessor's office. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Central and attended there faithfully.
Frank enjoyed many simple pleasures in life. He loved watching sports,...
Betty Welborn Newton
Oct 31, 2026
Betty W. Newton
Pickens, SC
Betty Welborn Newton, 93, beloved wife of the late Johnnie Leonard Newton, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her home.
Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late W. Frank Welborn and Flora Lillian Holder Welborn.
Mrs. Newton graduated from Pickens High School and obtained her bachelor's degree in education from Lander University. She began her...
Vandiver Michael "Grumpy" Couch, Sr.
Oct 31, 2026
Vandiver Michael "Grumpy" Couch, Sr., 85, of Easley, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Mary Grace Coker Couch and the late Dud Spiegel "D.S." Couch, Jr.
Grumpy devoted over 60 years to the Ancient Freemasons, and was a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M. He was also a Lifetime...
Debra "Debbie" Gorman
Oct 30, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Jo Gorman, 75, beloved sister and aunt, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Easley, SC. Born on November 16, 1950, in Pontiac, MI, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Ferris Gorman and the late Mary Eloise Turner Gorman.
She was of Catholic faith and attended St. Mary’s of the Hills in Rochester, MI, where she...
Elise E. Manning
Oct 29, 2026
Elise E. Manning, 92, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026.
Born in Middleburgh, NY on March 7, 1934, she was the second daughter of the late Margarete and Fritz Ebersbach. Elise is survived by her sons, Ted Manning (Melanie) and Scott Manning (Haeran); grandsons, Brian Manning (Savanah) and Eric Manning (Kayla); granddaughters, Hanna Manning and Brianna Manning;...
Earl Marion Custard
Oct 28, 2026
Earl Marion Custard, 76, husband of Lisa Pearson Custard, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Born on Mother's Day, May 11, 1950, in Lodi, CA, he was a son of the late Donald Earl "Codger" Custard and the late Winnie Bell Wallace McCallister. He was named Earl Marion in honor of both of his grandfathers, Earl Custard and Marion...
Daniel Robert Dobbins
Oct 27, 2026
Daniel Robert Dobbins, 42, of Easley, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. He was a hardworking man with a generous heart, a quick wit, and a love for his family that knew no bounds. Above all else, Daniel was a devoted father to his two children, who were the greatest joys of his life. His family was the...