Christopher “Chris” Becknell, 50, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Born in Easley, SC, Chris was the son of the late Wallace D. and Ann Burns Becknell. He had a special love for Christmas and would often put up his Christmas tree and decorations before Autumn. He also took great joy in collecting He-Man and Peanuts figurines. Chris is survived…

Rebecca Ann Dyar, lovingly known as Becky, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Boss Adamson and Mamie Donahue Adamson. For many years, Becky and her husband, Earl, owned and operated Dyar’s Diner. She loved cooking and always made sure her family and friends were fed. That…

Mr. Jerry Wilbur Pounds, 74, husband of Victoria “Vicki” Owens Pounds, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born in Lexington, a son of the late Johnny Pounds and the late Dollie Courtney Pounds, Mr. Pounds was a graduate of Lexington High School and retired from Framatome. He was a member of Pendleton Presbyterian Church. Jerry was a nature lover. He enjoyed working…

Cecil “Curtiss” Burdette, Jr., 88, husband of Shirley Chambers Burdette, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Lurline Hendrix and Cecil Curtiss Burdette, Sr. Mr. Burdette retired from Michelin after 25 years of service and was a member of Brandon Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling. One of his most…

Joseph “Joe” Robert Poor, 78, of Easley, SC, passed away on September 8, 2026. He was the child of the late Joseph Anthony and Mary Catherine Poor and the husband of Millie Poor. Joe was a quiet man with a gentle presence later in life where he rarely spoke without first giving his words careful consideration. From a young age, Joe…

Margaret “Peggy” Rosetta Fouts, 86, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina, following a courageous battle with dementia. Born on November 18, 1939, in Elwood, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of Cedric and Margaret Huntsinger. She graduated from Elwood High School and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Peggy was the devoted…

Ralph Wayne Osborne, 85, of Powdersville, South Carolina, loving husband of Janice Osborne, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2026. Wayne was born in Washington, North Carolina on November 8, 1940. He was the only child of Rev. Ralph Felton and Omadell Jackson Osborne. He grew up in Pinetown, NC and graduated from High…

Edward “Ed” Licus Prater, 78, of Clemson, South Carolina, passed away on September 6, 2026. Ed was the son of Leo Clifton Prater and Ruth Ila Ballenger Prater Galbreath. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served for four years as a missile launch officer. Following his military service, he enjoyed a distinguished 32-year career…

Jerry R. Whitaker passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 75. Jerry was born in Bay Shore, NY to the late George and Geraldine Whitaker. A graduate of the Engineering School at Syracuse University, Jerry earned his Electrical Engineering degree and began his career at Eaton, formerly Westinghouse Electric. Jerry had a distinguished career with Eaton, lasting 38…

Mrs. Nyna Dawn Roush, 53, wife of Adam Lee Ballman, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born in Charlotte County, FL, a daughter of Amber Yvonne Towne of Easley and the late Gary Wayne Roush, Mrs. Roush was a graduate of Coldwater High School and was a homemaker. Nyna was very smart, witty and loved by all that knew her or ever…