Jerry Ballentine Tripp, 84, husband of Rita Duncan Tripp, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Easley, he was the son of the late William Weston “Mr. Bill” Tripp, Sr. and Russie Ballentine “Ms. Russie” Tripp. Jerry graduated as a member of the second graduating class of Wren High School in 1959 and went on to proudly serve…

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lester Floyd James, who left this world peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. Lester Floyd James, 75, of Liberty, South Carolina, husband of Yong Sik James, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born on December 27, 1950, in York County, South Carolina, he was the son of…

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerrie” Johnson Raines, 91, wife of the late Arthur Warren Raines, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Sylvester Johnson and the late Thelma Fowler Johnson, Mrs. Raines retired from Alice Manufacturing Company with thirty-two years of service and was of the Baptist faith. Gerrie…

Mildred K. Varner Pickens, SC Mildred Kay Turley “Meme” Varner, 90, beloved wife of the late Vernon Duane “Papa” Varner, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Ceres, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bascum and Vivian Neal Turley. Mrs. Varner retired from Getty’s Middle School after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church….

Angela Lyn Allen, 50, of Central, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 30, 2026. Angela was born on November 7, 1975, in Starkville, MS and was raised in Clemson, SC. She graduated from D.W. Daniel High School in 1994, received her BS in Civil Engineering in 1999 and a MS in Environmental Engineering 2003 from…

Paul Walter Landon Smith, III, 57, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Renee Elizabeth Smith, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on September 16, 1968, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Joan Lockaby Smith and the late Paul Walter Landon Smith, Jr. A man whose life was marked by love, dedication, and unwavering strength, Paul left…

Robert “Bob” Matthew Brewer, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved most. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Andrew Jack Brewer and Edna Page Brewer. Robert attended Carolina High School and later graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies. He worked for many years as a…

Helen Roper Carter, 79, of Easley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John Anderson Roper and the late Frances Alberta Garrett Roper. Helen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Mars Hill University and dedicated her…

Mrs. Wylene Galloway King, 102, wife of the late Arvel Kendall King, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born April 10, 1924 in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar S. Galloway, Sr. and the late Lou Annie Bryant Galloway. She attended Pickens High School and retired from Alice Manufacturing Company. Mrs. King…

Steve Ray Morton, 67, husband of the late Sandra Lee Davenport Morton, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on May 14, 1959, in Pickens County, SC, to the late James Morton and the late Martha Black Morton, he was of Baptist faith. A man marked by quiet strength and a life of dedication, Steve retired as a truck driver…