Charles “Chuck” Houston Emery, Jr., 59, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.  At the request of the family, a full obituary and service arrangements will be shared once finalized. We are honored to serve the family during this time. Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory – Powdersville Road, Easley.

-Lina Maria Zapata, affectionately known as Lina to her loved ones, passed away in Greer, South Carolina on March 28, 2025. Born on February 2, 1980. Lina was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, embodying the virtues of love, kindness, and selflessness throughout her journey on earth.Born to the late Julio Zapata and Stella Alzate, Lina was a cherished sister to Isabel Zapata and her husband Leo, and Diego Zapata and his wife Laura….

Richard Steven Samarel, known affectionately as Rick to his friends and family, formerly of Cream Ridge, NJ passed away on March 28, 2025, in Greer, South Carolina, at the age of 54.Rick was a beloved son to his mother Carol Fern, his father Marshall Samarel and his stepmother Paula Samarel. He was a fun-loving brother to Ken, Dan, Rob, Luke, and Megan, and was loved by all of his aunts, uncles and cousins.He joyfully, along with his late wife Lina,…

Carol passed away peacefully in her sleep March 27th, 2025. She was 84 years old.She is survived by her oldest daughter, her daughter’s husband Ray, her daughter’s children Lucinda, Jessicca, and Jeffrey, her daughter’s grandchildren and her daughter’s great grandchildren.She is also survived by her oldest son Charles and his wife Julie along with their children Amanda, Rebecca, and Michael, and their grandchildren.She is also survived by her youngest son Merle and his wife Grace along with their children Blaine…

Patricia Diane Cooper, 74, of Powdersville, South Carolina, beloved wife of James H. Cooper, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on March 6, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Priscilla Haynes. She graduated from Wren High School, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with determination…

Betty Sue Stone, affectionately known as Betty, was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Born on March 13, 1950, in the heart of Alabama, Betty’s journey through life was marked by her spirited nature and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. On March 27, 2025, at the age of 75, Betty passed away peacefully in Greenville, SC, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity that will be cherished forever.Betty was the beloved daughter…

Dr. James Wayne Patterson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025. Wayne was born in 1948 to James Ebbie and Maudie Vitina Patterson. He grew up in a rural area very close to Andalusia, Alabama. He married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Cook in 1967. He completed a BS and MA in Business Statistics at the University of Alabama, and…