Delano Lester Bryant, Jr., affectionately known to many as “Smiley,” passed peacefully on March 22, 2026. Born on September 23, 1954, Junior was a man whose warmth and optimism left a lasting imprint on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. From a young age, Junior’s life was marked by hard work and dedication. Beginning his career at just thirteen,…

Walter E. Iffland, Jr., 82, of Easley, SC, husband of the late Sandra Stutzman Iffland, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born on September 13, 1943, in Williamsport, PA, he was the only child of the late Walter E. Iffland, Sr. and the late Mildred Shronk Iffland and was of Methodist faith. He was a man whose life was marked…

Janice Mae Abbott Jenkins, 93, of Clemson, peacefully passed away on March 21, 2026. Janice was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Clifford Douglas Abbott & Helen Barton Abbott. Janice graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York. After high school, she furthered her education at Katherine Gibbs Premier Secretarial School. Janice spoke multiple languages and had a…

Mary June Ponder Phillips devoted wife of 73 years to Homer Charles Phillips went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2026. June was born in Mars Hill, North Carolina to the late Otus Ponder and Mafery Honeycutt Ponder on November 12, 1934. She graduated from Mars Hill High School, Pack Square Beauty School and later Greenville Technical College. She…

Richard Bryan “Richie” King, 56, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Louie Bryan King, Jr. and the late Emelda Louise “Lou” King. Richie was a proud graduate of Wren High School and a devoted Clemson fan who rarely missed a Tiger Tailgate. He was old school at…

James “Buck” O. Tollison, 94, of Central, passed away on March 18, 2025. He was born in McColl, SC to the late Oscar Henry and Ruth Maye Tollison. Buck lived a meaningful life and was known for his dedication to his work and family. Buck spent over 20 years working at Clemson University as a locksmith. He took pride in his…

Doris “Dot” Weaver Hollis, 90, wife of the late Willie “Bill” Monroe Hollis, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Theron Randell Weaver and the late Nannie Lou Kennmore Weaver. Dot was employed with Plezu Food Stores for many years and with Ingles for ten years. She was of the Baptist…

Shawna Lynn Leilani Nelson, 54, of Easley, loving wife of Eric Nelson, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Hawaii, she was a daughter of the late Maurice A. Lavoie and the late Theresa M. Lepage Lavoie and was of Catholic faith. Shawna earned her master’s degree from Florida State University, a significant achievement that fueled her longtime commitment…

Dianna June Nave Cato, 77, wife of the late Paul Cato, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Elizabethton, TN, she was a daughter of the late Golden Utretch (Toad) Nave and Mary Potter Nave. Dianna served as an administrator at Greenville Technical College for many years. After retiring, she could be found crocheting, birdwatching, playing guitar and spending time with…