Gary Anthony Collins, December 27, 1940 – September 12, 2025. Gary left his earthly residence to join his wife and forever-41-year-old son in eternal life on September 12, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, on December 27, 1940, to Ernest Edward and Ruby Hayden Collins, Gary was just three months shy of celebrating his 85th birthday. He grew up in the Judson Mill…

Nancy Lee Tate Hellams of Westminster Drive in Pendleton SC died Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Greyson Tate SR and Esther Hammett Tate and stepdaughter of the late Mary Jim Horton Tate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Williams Hellams Sr, her sister…

Wallace Keith Westbrooks, 63, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born in Seneca, SC, he was a son of the late Harold Eugene Westbrooks Sr. and Vergie Nell Hix Westbrooks. Keith was a truck driver, and enjoyed driving around the country. Keith is survived by his brothers Harold Eugene Westbrooks Jr., and Robert T. Westbrooks; and many other friends and family. A Graveside service…

John Robert “Bob” Ledford Easley, SC John Robert “Bob” Ledford, age 86, of Easley, passed away on September 9, 2025. Bob was born on October 3, 1938 to Fred and Bonnie Mae Ledford. After graduating valedictorian from Swain County High School, Bob proudly served in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer where operating heavy equipment was his specialty, specifically the bulldozer….