Lala Ann Stephens Rackley, 88, wife of the late Clyde Allen Rackley, formerly of Easley, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Olin and Leola Garrett Stephens. Ann was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Park Street Baptist Church. Ann is…

Lloyd Randell Hollingsworth, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, beloved husband of the late Linda Faye Bridges Hollingsworth, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his residence. Born in Pickens County, SC, a son of the late Charlie Lang Hollingsworth and Clara Fenley Hollingsworth. Lloyd was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who cherished his family. Before his retirement, he…

Mrs. Lucille Hollingsworth Edwards, 92, wife of the late Henry Aaron “Ed” Edwards, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Spartanburg, County, a daughter of the late Marion Hollingsworth and the late Nannie Blackwell Hollingsworth, Mrs. Edwards was a homemaker and a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church. Surviving, are her daughter, Martha Lyons of Laurens; her son-in-law, Michael Gilliland of…

Carol Hughes Chastain, 86, of Central, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Glen Earl Hughes and Willa Mae Spearman Hughes. Carol was the very definition of unconditional love. Her warm smile and infectious laughter could brighten any room, and her…

Amanda “Mandy” Kay Cooley, 66, of Easley, SC, loving wife of her high school sweetheart, Phillip “Phil” Cooley, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born on May 26, 1960, in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Bob” Estes and the late Dorothy “Kay” Stargel Estes. Mandy adored her family and cherished being a “Mama”…

William Gerald Blackwell, 59, husband of Mylinda Taylor Phillips-Blackwell, of Williamston, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born in Columbus, GA, he was a son of the late A.D. Blackwell, Jr. and the late Lavenia Merritt. William worked in sales for Worldwide Power, Inc. He previously attended Trumpets of Zion Fellowship and later attended Beaverdam Baptist Church, and was a former member…

Stephen Edward Lee, 71, of Central, husband of the late Terri Lee, passed away July 8, 2026. Born in Quincey, MA and grew up in West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late William Edward Lee, Jr. and Jean Ruth Bursey Lee. Steve joined the United States Air Force out of high school and served as a jet…

Marjorie Gardner George, 78, wife of William “Bill” George, of Easley, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Service times are forthcoming and will be announced by Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

Patricia “Pat” Wilson Turner, 73, wife of the late Donnie Turner, of Six Mile, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born in Easley, SC, she was a daughter of the late JB and Grace Cannon Wilson. Pat was a member of Cedar Hill Holiness Church, Six Mile, SC. She loved to crochet and sew, but nothing brought her more happiness than spending…

Grady Lee Poole, 91, Seneca, passed away on July 6, 2026. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, located at 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC 29630. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Burial will follow…