Vandiver Michael “Grumpy” Couch, Sr., 85, of Easley, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026. Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Mary Grace Coker Couch and the late Dud Spiegel “D.S.” Couch, Jr. Grumpy devoted over 60 years to the Ancient Freemasons, and was a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M. He was also a Lifetime…

Debra “Debbie” Jo Gorman, 75, beloved sister and aunt, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Easley, SC. Born on November 16, 1950, in Pontiac, MI, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Ferris Gorman and the late Mary Eloise Turner Gorman. She was of Catholic faith and attended St. Mary’s of the Hills in Rochester, MI, where she…

Elise E. Manning, 92, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026. Born in Middleburgh, NY on March 7, 1934, she was the second daughter of the late Margarete and Fritz Ebersbach. Elise is survived by her sons, Ted Manning (Melanie) and Scott Manning (Haeran); grandsons, Brian Manning (Savanah) and Eric Manning (Kayla); granddaughters, Hanna Manning and Brianna Manning;…

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…

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…