Obituaries

Nola Jane (Culver) Ciufo, 76, passed to the Lord’s arms on May 17, 2025, following a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Philip. She was born in DeKalb, IL, graduated from DeKalb High School, attended Northern Illinois University, studied for a summer in England, then graduated from a computer programming

James McCovery had an extraordinary life. His sunrise was January 13, 1939 in Mobile Alabama and his sunset was May 15, 2025, in Easley, South Carolina at the blessed age of 86. James is survived by his loving and doting wife of over 50 years, Gail McCovery, who was his whole world. His children, Jessica

Frances McLennan Barnwell, 86, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Bedford, England, to the late John McLennan and Kathleen Gibson McLennan. Describing Frances would be incomplete without mentioning her ability to nurture a flourishing and much-admired English garden, an oasis of color and life that mirrored her own vibrant personality.

Evelyn Thornton Runge of Greenville, SC, died peacefully at home on May 16, 2025. Evelyn, affectionally known as “Ebie” to her close friends and family, was born on February 10, 1933 in Athens, Georgia to Charles Weir Thornton and Collette Whitehead Thornton. She was a sister to Charles Thornton (deceased). She attended Athens High School,

Wilton Charles Stephens, 96, of Central, husband to the late Nora Entrekin Stephens, passed away May 16, 2025. Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late Marion Calhoun Stephens and Minnie Sue Evatt Stephens. Mr. Stephens worked for Liberty Mill, retiring as a supervisor in the weave room. He enjoyed boating on