Thomas R. Hulsey EASLEY – Thomas Rencel Hulsey, 90, husband of JoAnn Traynham Hulsey, passed away on August 1, 2025, with family by his side. Tom, or “Rencel” as he was known to family, was born on October 3, 1934, in Lula, Georgia and grew up on a farm in Cleveland, Georgia. He was the son of the late Buford and LaRue…

Connier “Bobby” Rae Nordan, 65, of Travelers Rest, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Harnett County, NC, he was a son of Bobby and Patricia Parrish Nordan. He was a deeply intelligent and well-educated man, holding multiple master’s degrees and actively pursuing his doctorate. A committed Christian, he also shared his creativity and values through writing a children’s book, derived…

Barry G. Richards, 85, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. He was born in Miami, Florida to the late Gwynne and Alice Richards. He dedicated most of his career to sales and marketing, where he was known for his genuine and loving nature. Barry’s incredible ability to put others’ interests before his own made a lasting impact on those around…

Vivian D. George Easley, SC Vivian Diane Elrod George, 75, wife of the late Thomas Marion George, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Toccoa, GA, she was a daughter of the late Herman and DeDe Elrod. Mrs. George attended Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved her family and enjoyed watching NASCAR, cheering for her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt. Surviving are…

Claudia M. Poole Easley, SC Claudia Madelyn Cato Poole, 82, formerly of Greenville, SC; Decatur, AL; and Charlotte, NC, passed away on July 30th 2025 after courageously battling several long-term illnesses. Claudia was born on December 1, 1942, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Claude Franklin Cato and Madelyn Mulwee Cato. She graduated from Greenville High School and attended Winthrop University. Claudia soon…

Billy “Bill” Frank Gaines, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. A devoted husband of 35 years to Claudia Gaines, a proud grandpa and “GG-Pa”. Bill was a fun-loving, family-first kind of guy who brought joy and laughter to every room he entered. Born on February 18, 1940, in Hartwell, Georgia, Bill was the son of…

Kerr Diane Owen, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Phillip B. Owen, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Brevard, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Anna Belle Owen. Kerr worked at Alice Manufacturing Company for 10 years and later obtained her GED and Associate’s Degree. A strong…