Obituaries

Franklin David Hartsell – known to many as Pastor Frank and Chaplain Hartsell and to a few as Papa Frank and Frankie – died on June 20, 2025, in Clemson. He was 90. He’s survived by his faithful wife of almost 66 years, Joyce, who cared for him lovingly in his final months; and by

Frances Elizabeth Gavin, wife of the late Thomas J. Gavin, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born on April 22, 1949 in Bayonne, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Boyce Lee Gowan and Therese Cosgrove Gowan. Frances found joy in crocheting, and would create beautiful blankets and stuffed animals that welcomed each

Patricia M. Stephens Easley, SC Patricia Nell McKenzie Stephens, 85, formerly of Easley and widow of the late Melvin Sloan Stephens, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Powdersville Post Acute in Easley, SC. Patricia was born in DeBerry, Texas, a daughter of the late James Odis and Nelwyn Brazzil McKenzie. Patricia was formerly of

Rodney Eugene Lewis, Sr., 87, husband of Ramona Grant Lewis, of Easley, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born in Mooresville, N.C., Rod was the son of Agnes Gray Lewis and Ralph Lee Lewis, Sr. Rod was a member of Easley First Baptist Church since 1966, proudly served for seven years in the U.S.