Earl Marion Custard, 76, husband of Lisa Pearson Custard, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Born in Lodi, CA, he was a son of the late Donald Earl “Codger” Custard and the late Winnie Bell Wallace McCallister. In addition to his loving wife of 37 years, Earl is survived by his daughter, Katherine Custard (Tyse van Luik) of WA; a…

Rebecca “Becki” Hamby Hunter, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, loving wife of Paul Derrell Hunter, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Sara Sorgee Hamby. Becki was a graduate of Parker High School, Class of 1959. She went on to work as an accountant for Harper Brothers,…

Robert A. Moss Pickens, SC Robert Albert “Bob” Moss, 85, beloved husband of Elaine Moss, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at his home. Born in Newfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Edith Buscher Moss. Bob was a graduate of Vineland High School in Vineland, NJ, and Atlantic Cape Community College, Culinary Program. Bob was an avid motorcycle racer. He worked…

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…

Shirley Mae Owens, Private First Class, USMC, died in Anderson, South Carolina, on 26 October 2026.  She was 89. The only daughter of Catherine E. (née Wright) and John Columbus Crisp, she was born in Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky, on 22 December 1936. A direct descendant of Kentucky pioneers Florence Graham and James Henry Patton, she was also descended from the…

Connie M. Michael Easley, SC Connie McLane Michael, 78, wife of the late Marshall Michael, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. Born in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jones Carris McLane and Mary Lou Ables McLane. Mrs. Michael was a homemaker who provided care and steadiness in the daily rhythms of life. She also enjoyed watching vintage…

Don Rude, 64, of Easley, South Carolina, beloved husband of Kim Rude, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home. Born on October 24, 1962, in Fairfax County, Virginia, to the late John Millard Debord and Patricia M. Bachmann Rude. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives…