George Burdine (Bud) Nalley, Jr., 87, died peacefully at home on March 15, 2026. Born in Pickens County, Bud was the son of the late G.B. Nalley and LaVonne Edmonds (Tincy) Nalley. He was predeceased by his adored and loving wife Anita Lesley Nalley to whom he was married for 67 wonderful years and his sister, LaVonne Nalley Phillips. Bud was…

James “Jim” Martin Ruud, 92, husband of Margaret Barbre Ruud, of Easley, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2026. Jim was was born at his grandparents’ farm in Brantwood, WI to the late Martin E. and Jennie Saari Ruud of Phillips, WI, where he resided and attended Phillips School, graduating in 1951. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Air Force on December…

Donald Gene Anderson, born January 27, 1964, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. Known affectionately as Donnie, his life was marked by faith and love for his family. He was a man full of humor with a big heart; a loving presence to those who knew him, and a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. A…

Barbara M. Strickland With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Musser Darley Strickland on March 15, 2026, in Greenville, SC. She was a devoted mom and the heart of our family. Her warmth, kindness, and steady support shaped our lives, always making us feel safe and cherished. Barbara was born on February 16, 1935, in…

Sheila C. Durham Williamston, SC Sheila Carter Durham, a devoted mother, loving wife, talented artist, and steadfast fighter, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at her home. Born on April 9, 1955, Sheila lived a life marked by creativity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her family. In the early years of her working life, Sheila was a gifted designer with The…

Mary Jane Monroe Whitmire, 92, of Belton, passed away March 14, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. She was the loving wife of the late R.V. Whitmire. Born in Pickens, South Carolina on November 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Monroe and Essie Allen Monroe. Mary was raised at Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, an experience…

Kathleen DeShazo Blank, a woman of profound faith and a witness to a century of history, was called home to heaven on March 14, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime nurturing, just four days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born on March 18, 1924, to Calvin and Jessie DeShazo. Kathleen was…

Anna Carole Clark Miles died March 14, 2026, in her home in Piedmont, SC. Carole was born on February 3, 1941, on her grandmother’s farm near Lynn Grove, Calloway County, Kentucky, the daughter of Mayrelle Jones Clark and Fred Clark. The family will host a memorial service will be held June 15, 2026, at 4:30 at Bethesda United Methodist Church in…

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Rackley, 92, of Easley, South Carolina, beloved husband of the late Sue Barr Rackley, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on November 20, 1933, in Pickens County, South Carolina, to the late Coy R. Rackley and Elizabeth Young Rackley. Kenneth was a kind-hearted man and a proud veteran. He served in the U. S. Navy for four…

James “Jimmy” P. Orr Easley, SC James Paul Orr, fondly known as “Jimmy,” passed away on March 13, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on April 2, 1955, in Greenville, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a passion for his family and community. Jimmy was a man of many talents and interests. A proud graduate of Anderson College with a…