Joyce Naomi Ellenburg Owens, 89, wife of the late Ralph Owens, of Easley, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Flora Gilstrap Ellenburg. Joyce retired after 20 years of service from Garretts Department Store and later from Robinson Department Store, and was an active member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church for…

James E. Bagwell Easley, SC James Edward Bagwell, 79, beloved husband of the late Tommie Ann Stephens Bagwell, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Charles and Ona Seigle Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell was a graduate of Wren High School and attended Tri-County Technical College and Greenville Technical College. He retired from BASF in…

Delia Kay Chapman Jones, a beloved mother, talented bookkeeper, and passionate artist, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 29, 1938, in Lawton, OK, to the late Woodrow Chapman and the late Jewell Harris Chapman. She grew up in Mineral Wells, TX, with the discipline instilled in her from her military family….

Michael L. “Mike” Richardson, age 79, of Powdersville, South Carolina, loving husband of Rosemary McWhorter Richardson, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.  Born on October 31, 1946, in Anderson, South Carolina, to the late Fred L. Richardson and Lucille McIntyre Richardson. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserve. Michael pursued his education at Clemson University, and dedicated his professional…

Blanche C. Ray, 74, of Central, SC, passed away on December 21, 2025. Blanche was born in Central, SC to the late Reverend Leroy and Mrs. Loma Cox. Blanche, a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, gave her life in service to His kingdom. She loved Jesus, her husband, and her family. Her passion for serving the Lord was evident in her…

Vincent J. Shilobod, 75, husband of Kim Barnes Shilobod, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on March 21, 1950, he was a son of the late Vincent Shilobod and Caroline Stanec. Vincent held several jobs in coal mining, codes enforcement, and construction management, most recently working until his retirement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation working…

Grady Royce Black Easley, SC Grady Royce Black, age 81, of Easley, passed away on December 19, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1944 to Lloyd and Edna Tyre Black in Miami, FL. Grady worked in construction building bridges for many years. He was a member of Morningstar Independent Baptist Church. He proudly served as a US Marine for four and a…

Nancy Lea Moser Bennett, beloved wife of George U. Bennett, died peacefully on December 19, 2025. She was the daughter of Delmar Clayton Moser and Mary Louise Stine Moser. She also had one sister, Patsy Ann Moser Deal. Nancy was born on September 17, 1936, raised in Hickory, NC and graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College in 1957 with a BA in…

Ronnie Eugene Hood, 74, died peacefully in his sleep, December 18, with his loving daughter by his side. With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of a kind-hearted, generous, and deeply loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to all who knew him. Ronnie was first and foremost a devoted father to his precious…

Bethal Grace Couch Liberty, SC Bethal Grace Couch, 88, of Liberty, South Carolina, passed away at home Thursday, December 18th, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Columbus Loy Couch and Cuzzie Ann Nix Couch. Bethal enjoyed baking and spending time with family. Without question, her legacy will be her passion for the Clemson Tigers and the many years she spent attending…