Joseph W. Grant Pickens, SC Joseph Walter Grant, 91, beloved husband of the late Katherine Artie Mae Riggins Grant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at his earthly home. Born on August 8, 1933, in Pickens, he was a son of the late Julius Walter Grant and Addie Malinda Hudson Grant. Mr. Grant was a member…

Joseph W. Grant Pickens, SC Joseph Walter Grant, 91, beloved husband of the late Katherine Artie Mae Riggins Grant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at his earthly home. Born on August 8, 1933, in Pickens, he was a son of the late Julius Walter Grant and Addie Malinda Hudson Grant. Mr. Grant was a member…

Rita Fay Engel, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at home in Greenville, SC.She was born December 10th, 1955 to Broadus and Mary Mathis in Greenville, SC where she lived until moving to Dayton, Ohio during her early teens. The family moved around as her father was in the Air Force before settling back in Greenville finishing his career at Donaldson AFB. She was a loving caregiver in nursing facilities, and private residences in the Greenville area…

Robert “Bob” Simon Rivers, 81, loving husband of Sharon Devine Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Simon Leo Rivers and Eva Spencer Rivers. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a dedicated member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Easley, SC. Bob retired as a Cardiovascular…

Sue Scott Walthall, 75, wife of the late James Craig Walthall, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born on December 15, 1949, in Chester County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Sarah Campbell Scott. Sue was a proud graduate of Lewisville High School in Richburg, South Carolina, before obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop College…

Judith “Judy” Hudgins, 82, of Powdersville, South Carolina, widow of the late Christopher L. Hudgins, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late William David Lamm and Elsie Rice, and was lovingly raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, William and Lillie Harris. Judy was the…

Carolyn Anna Vargo, 87, of Easley, South Carolina, loving wife of Ralph G. Vargo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Panama City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lynn and Bonnie Whitehead Allpress. Carolyn dedicated her life to being a homemaker and creating…

Hans Jaiden Thompson, known to all as Jaiden, was the kind of guy who could light up a room with his smile and keep it bright with his laughter. Born on August 4, 2008, in the heart of Greenville, SC, he embraced life with the kind of enthusiasm that made you wonder if he had a secret stash of energy drinks hidden somewhere. Jaiden’s journey came full circle when he passed away in the same vibrant city on April 12,…

Sadness & joy describes this day, April 12, 2025. Gloria Cooper Cisson 88 went home to heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and her loving husband, James Edward Cisson. She was a beautiful soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother & wonderful friend to all. She is greatly loved & will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Randy Cobb, son, Jimmy Cisson, granddaughter Kelly & David Parris and her…