James “Jimmy” Theodore Dickerson, Sr., 82, husband of Lenora Carolyn Yates Dickerson, of Easley, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Easley to the late William Randolph and Margarette Leonard Dickerson, he retired from Kemet Corporation. In addition to his loving wife of 63 years, Mr. Dickerson is survived by sons, Dennis Wesley Dickerson, Sr., Robert Steven Dickerson (Mary), James T….

Jack Edward Drawdy, Jr., 61, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born in Horry County, South Carolina, he was a son of Jack “Jackie” Edward Drawdy, Sr. and the late Harriette Nash Drawdy. Jack was a 1981 graduate of Easley High School and an active member of Easley Presbyterian Church, where he served faithfully as a…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Vernon Bay on Friday, March 21,2025.Born July 20, 1951, to Carl and Frances Bay in Pickens, SC, Mike was a lifelong resident of the upstate.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Bay and his parents.Mike is survived by his brother, Jim Bay of Six Mile, South Carolina; his sons, Shane Bay (Kelley), Andy Bay (Sandy), both of Seneca, South Carolina, and Chad Bay (Ashley)…

Clarence Dean Rogers, 86, of Clemson, South Carolina, passed away peacefully March 21, 2025. Born in Lake View, SC, Clarence grew up in Fair Bluff, NC where he graduated from Fair Bluff High School. Throughout his high school years, he excelled in sports, and his passion for athletics remained a central part of his life. He went on to receive his…

Cynthia Elaine Loftis, loving mother, grandmother, and daughter, 64, of West Union, passed away on March 21, 2025.Born in Seneca, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Curtis Derrick and Mary Ruth Smith Derrick.Survivors include her mother, her siblings; Janet (Lee) Brown, Diane Baker, Gail (Oscar) Buckler, and Annette (Bill) Moran, her three children; Michael (Ashley) Herron, Becky (Eddie) Putnam, and Brenda Gardner, other survivors include her grandchildren; Dillon Herron, Parker Herron, Paizley Herron, Brooke Putnam, Summer Putnam,…

Sarah Juanita Barnett, known affectionately as Juanita by her loved ones, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 92. Born on December 23, 1932, in Washington, Georgia, Juanita was a beacon of love and generosity throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.Juanita was the cherished wife of the late Kenneth Gwinn Barnett, and the daughter of the late Isaac Nathan Matthews and Hattie Viola Matthews. She grew up surrounded by…

Bette. H Perry, 98, of Easley, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The family will receive friends at Easley First Baptist Church on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM.  A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Deborah Fugate, a beacon of love and courage, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 65. Born on November 27, 1959, in Thomson, GA, Deborah’s spirited nature and infectious smile touched the lives of all who knew her.Deborah’s life was a tapestry of cherished moments and enduring relationships. She was a devoted mother to her children, Alisha Lott (Jason), Kimberly Chandler (Gary), and Douglas Fugate Jr. Her role as a grandmother to Kaycee and…