Obituaries





Robinson Funeral Home
Martha Irvin Smith-Adams
February 26, 2025
Martha Irvin Smith-Adams, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Charles M. Adams, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Born on August 14, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Kathleen Irvin. She was the owner and operator of Adams Attic Antiques located on…

Robinson Funeral Home
Barbara C. DeKreek
February 26, 2025
Barbara Carolyn DeKreek, wife of the late Velmar DeKreek, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2024.
Born in Dayton, Ohio on August 16, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Carl Koerner and Miriam Ritchie Koerner.
Barbara and Vel enjoyed traveling across the country together. They spent many years living in St. Petersburg, Florida where Barbara would enjoy her time walking on…

Cremation Society of South Carolina
Robert Okonewski
February 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Okonewski, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Cleveland, SC, at the age of 72. Born on July 5, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, Bob was known for his tender heart, generous spirit, and unwavering support for those he loved.The devoted son of Jeanette Okonewski, who preceded him in death, Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda Okonewski; his children, Stacy Waack (David Reyburn) and David…

Robinson Funeral Home
Tony Robert Stapleton
February 26, 2025
Tony Robert Stapleton, 71, passed away on February 26, 2025. Tony was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late William Robert and Martha Stapleton.
Tony earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Clemson University, a place that held a special significance in his life. While at Clemson, he proudly performed in the Tiger Band, an experience that enriched his college…

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Lillian Bryant Nicholson
February 25, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Bryant Nicholson, 94, wife of the late Doyle Heyward Nicholson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Perry Marion Bryant and the late Roxie Gilstrap Bryant, Mrs. Nicholson was a graduate of Easley High School and retired from the real estate industry. She was a…

Cremation Society of South Carolina
Barbara Jean Owens
February 25, 2025
Barbara Owens, affectionately known as Bobbie to friends and family, a much beloved wife to Fred Owens, devoted mother to Marty Sentell and Donna Mize (Tony) and wonderful “Nana” to Courtney Porter and special “Nana” to Michael Mize (Kayla) along with two great-grandchildren she adored watching grow, left this world to be with Jesus on February 25, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home.Bobbie was predeceased to heaven by her parents Oather and Rosalee Pilgrim and born on June…