Geraline “Gerri” Stokes Houston January 25, 1936 – April 11, 2025 Gerri Houston was a loving, creative, wise and spiritual woman who firmly believed that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025. “Strength and honor are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Gerri…

Arlene R. Amato, 79, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Newburgh, New York, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Grace Russo Amato. Arlene graduated from NFA High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY Potsdam. She began her career as a…

Calvin “Dale” Posey, age 72, of Easley, passed away on April 11, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1952 to the late Calvin and Barbara Powell Posey. Dale worked as a warp handler for Greenwood Mills for many years. He enjoyed gardening and grew many different vegetables. He would often give away the vegetables he grew. Dale also loved to…

David Brunson Mann passed away just short of his 76th birthday at home in Greenville, SC. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ross Mann, four children Marion Mann (Nate Fowler), David Mann, Jr. (Courtney), Ross Mann and Willie Mann (Heidi), four grandchildren Maddie, Tyler, Walker and Oakley Mann; brother James R. Mann, Jr., sister Virginia (Gee) Camarda, in-laws Jane Ross (Tom Difulco), Mickey Ross (Jamie) and Eddie Ross. He was predeceased by his parents James R….

Carolyn M. Roper Easley, SC Carolyn Moore Roper, 83, beloved wife of the late Lewis “Arnold” Roper, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late William Marvin Moore and Eula Finley Moore. Mrs. Roper was a homemaker and a dental assistant earlier in her life. She was a dedicated and longtime member of Bible Baptist…

Charles Lee Owens Easley, SC Charles Owens, age 77, of Easley, passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1947 to Roy Clifford and Vera Glispie Owens. Charles retired from Michelin after 30 years. He was good at what he did and enjoyed working. He also loved fishing, camping, and most of all, dancing with his grandchildren. Charles is survived…

Eddie Gene Hicks, 83, of Liberty, South Carolina, loving husband of Linda Turner Hicks, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Gainow and Nellie Hicks. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of many. Eddie worked in the HVAC industry…

Michael L. Nix, aged 71, passed away at his home on Thursday,  April 10, 2025. Born on October 2, 1953, Michael lived a life filled with passion for the outdoors and devotion to his family. Michael was known for his love of turkey and deer hunting, as well as spending many hours fishing and tending to his yard. He is survived by…

Lovie Irene Autrey (Bennett) of Taylors, passed away April 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late Franklin Leon Autrey.Survivors include her two sons: Frankie (Crystal) Autrey, Jr. and Jason (Joseph) Autrey, four grandsons, and 6 great grandchildren.Her memorial service will be Wednesday, 4/16 at Taylors First Baptist Church, at 200 West Main Street, Taylors, SC, 29687. We will receive friends and family, at 1:30 pm and the service will be at 3 pm, located in the Chapel.If you…

Henri W. Bakker, 77, husband of the late Maria Stan Smith Terry – Weissmueller, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born on March 22, 1948, in Helsinki, Finland, He was a son of the late Willeim and Eila – Lilsa Hallberg Bakker. Henri grew up in Finland where he and his elder sister, and his two brothers would swim in…