James Matthew “J.M.” Ellison, 94, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Bonnie Meece Ellison for more than 74 years, entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 5, 2026, at The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville, South Carolina. J.M. lived in Easley for most of his life, apart from his military service and the last several years, when he and Bonnie made…

Geriann Madar Miller, 86, wife of William N. Miller, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda Kochiss Madar. Geriann retired from her position as a secretary with the State of Connecticut’s Probation Office. After retiring, she continued to help others by working as a home health…

Michael Lewis James, 74, husband of Sharon Cantrell James, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Henry Lewis and Margie Huff James. Mr. James earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmacy in 1977. Prior, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Health…

Patricia J. “Winkey” Cantrell, 81, of Westminster, wife to Forrest W. “Skip” Cantrell, passed away September 30, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Carl James and Hazel Kay James. Winkey graduated from D.W. Daniel High School and worked as the office manager at the family business, Cantrell Automotive in Anderson. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and…