Jane McCollum Easley, SC Jane McCollum, age 65, of Easley, passed away on December 29, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Jane was born on February 26, 1960 to Ruel and Gussie McCollum. She attended Clemson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Jane worked as a nurse for more than 32 years at Easley Baptist Hospital. She was of the Baptist…

Gail Ann Caley, 84, of Seneca, wife to Paul C. Caley, passed away December 28, 2025. Gail was a loving wife and mother who was born October 31, 1941 in Worthington, OH to the late Albert Thomas Proudley and Edith Fondelia Griswold Proudley. After coming to South Carolina in 1969, she attended Clemson University in Industrial Education and worked there in…

Gayle M. McDowell Hartsville, SC Brenda Gayle Marcus McDowell, 72, formerly of Easley, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Hartsville, SC. Born in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Lela Christine Coley Marcus. Gayle, while living in Easley, attended Golden Creek Baptist Church in Liberty and was employed with McDonalds. She enjoyed watching her favorite old TV shows, reading…

Mrs. Doris Elaine Stephens Wilson, 80, wife of the late Jimmy Ellis “Bones” Wilson, Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December, 25, 2025. Born in Liberty, SC, a daughter of the late Herman Elliott Stephens and the late Geneva James Stephens, Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Liberty High School and Waldrop’s Beauty Academy on Augusta. She…

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Speer, 78, of Easley SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. He was born on April 27th, 1947 to his father, the late Eugene Speer and mother, the late Carolyn Wardlaw Webb. Ron graduated from Abbeville High School in 1965, and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Clemson University in 1969. Afterward, he…

Rachel D. Nation, 89, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas C. Nation. Born in Anderson County, SC, Mrs. Nation was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ellen Dempsey. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was centered on family, faith, and service…

Velma Grace Lype Hunt, 91, passed into Heaven on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Jack V. Hunt, Sr. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Cannie Hendricks Lype. She was the Salutatorian for her graduating class at Pelzer High School. She retired as Executive…

Nathaniel “Nate” Heath Proctor, 45, husband of Stephanie Nalley Proctor passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born on February 11, 1980, in Greenville, SC, to Frances Elizabeth “Libby” Reid Proctor and the late Jerry “Doc” Richard Proctor. He was an unforgettable spirit, and to know him was to love him. He was affectionately known as “Nate Dog” to those around…

Rosemarie “Pat” Leidy, 89, of Easley, a cherished friend, devoted mother, and beloved matriarch, passed away on December 24, 2025. Born on May 1, 1936, she grew up as the youngest of nine children in a close-knit family. For Pat, family was not just important; it was everything. She held strong to the traditions of Sunday dinners and big family holidays….

Joyce Naomi Ellenburg Owens, 89, wife of the late Ralph Owens, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Flora Gilstrap Ellenburg. Joyce retired after 20 years of service from Garretts Department Store and later from Robinson Department Store, and was an active member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church for…