Diane Marie Searcy Barnes Collins, 79, wife of Aron Collins, of Easley, and the late Jerry Randle Barnes, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. A native of Easley, SC, she was a daughter of the late Rev. T.W. “Bill” Searcy and the late Vivian Marie Jones Searcy. Diane was a graduate of Easley High School and worked for Doctor’s Care for a…

Kimberly “Kim” Susan Ruud, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born in Sumter County, SC, a daughter of James Martin Ruud and Margaret “Daisy” Barbre Ruud of Easley, Kim was a 1985 graduate of Easley High School, attended Lander University and received her Associate degree from Greenville Technical College. She was a member of…

Milford Earle Watson, 87, of Powdersville, South Carolina, loving husband of Pawnee Moore Watson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born on October 15, 1938, in Toccoa, Georgia, he was the son of the late Terrell and Gladys Lusk Watson. A proud graduate of Parker High School, class of 1956, Earle embarked on…

It is with heavy hearts and a wealth of beautiful memories that we announce the passing of Susan Abercrombie, a vibrant soul who lived every day wi an open heart and an adventurous spirit. She passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched everyone she met. While she loved to travel, her greatest journey…

It is with heavy hearts and a wealth of beautiful memories that we announce the passing of Susan Abercrombie, a vibrant soul who lived every day with an open heart and an adventurous spirit. She passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched everyone she met. While she loved to travel, her greatest journey…

Charles Brock McCloskey January 20 1948 – January 30, 2026 Brock was born in Philadelphia, PA and passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia at the age of 78 in SC. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from George Washington High School in 1965. He entered the U. S. Army in 1967 when he…

Paul Kistler Gable Jr, 86, of Clemson, SC, passed away on January 30, 2026. Paul was born on December 30, 1939, in Pelzer, SC, to Paul K. Gable, Sr. and Bessie Cox Gable. He attended Pelzer Elementary and then Belton Elementary and High School, where he graduated in 1958. He attended Clemson University (then Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina), graduating…

Walter Giles Brookshire III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 29, 2026. Born on September 14, 1955, he was a son of the late Walter Giles Brookshire II and Mae Huggins Brookshire. Walter was a jack of all trades, having worked many jobs throughout his life. However, he was particularly passionate about his work in carpentry, where…

Gerald James “Jerry” Redmond, born on February 22, 1947, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home in Clemson. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the older son of the late Dare Vincent Redmond and Mary Hannah Marion Redmond. Jerry grew up in Woodlawn, VA and was a 1965 graduate of Woodlawn High School. He graduated from Guilford College in…

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