Steve Brookshire, 71, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his large, loving family. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Willie Lee Brookshire and the late Ella Mae Bryant Brookshire. He attended Heart of Worship Church in Greer, SC. Steve was a man defined by his immense love for his…

Charles “Gregg” Finley, 71, of Easley, SC, was called to his eternal home on Friday, February 13, 2026. The son of the late Pat and Charles Finley, Gregg loved Jesus, and that love overflowed into every area of his life. He was devoted to his family, a passionate sports enthusiast, and a loyal fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Throughout his life,…

Betty B. Chapman Easley, SC Betty Baker Chapman, 93, beloved wife of the late Clyde E. Chapman, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Russell Baker and Mary Elizabeth Norman Baker. Mrs. Chapman was a 1950 graduate of Pickens High School. She retired as the owner of the Credit Bureau…

Leland Ralph Watson, II, 63, of Easley, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Leland Ralph Watson and the late Marian Louise Acker Watson. He dedicated over 40 years of service as a Security Maintenance Technician with Duke Energy and was a true jack of all trades and a master of none, always…

Maryellen Brimecombe Thompson, 67, loving wife of Howard Gary Thompson, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a long, courageous health battle. Born in South Portland, ME, she was a daughter of the late Dana Brimecombe and the late Elaine Tracy Brimecombe. She was a cherished soul whose spirit radiated warmth and kindness who lived a life richly filled with…

Mr. Peter Kitsos, Sr., 91, husband of Isabel Carolina Rodriguez Kitsos, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born in New York, NY, a son of the late Costa S. Kitsos and the late Thelxiopi Kitsos and, Mr. Kitsos was the owner and operator of Apollo Bullet. He was a member of St. George Orthodox Greek Church. Peter was an…

Jimmy Drew Hendrix, 73, widower of Velma Ann Chapman Hendrix passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Clemson Heritage in Clemson. A native of Central, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Cleo H. and Wilma Hughes Hendrix. He earned an associate degree from Tri County Technical College. He was a former employee with Duke Power and retired from Michelin….

JD Miller, 86, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born on December 29, 1939, in Salem, South Carolina, to the late Dee A. Miller and Oler C. Smith Miller. He was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country’s highways, but no journey brought him more joy than those spent with his family. JD had a heart filled…

Kenneth Ray Kelly, 59, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on February 10, 2026. Kenny was born in Anderson, SC to parents Benny Ray Kelly and Patsy Brock Kelly. Kenny was known for being hardworking and down to earth. He was a member of Pendleton 2nd Baptist, now known as Faith Fellowship. Kenny had a deep passion for working in the yard,…

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Claude Everette Cooper Jr., 85, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born November 16, 1940, in Fayetteville, NC, he was a son of the late Claude Everette Cooper Sr. and Martha Lee Martin Cooper. He was a 1958 graduate of Sumter High School and enrolled in Clemson University in the Fall of…