Obituaries

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Speer, 78, of Easley SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. He was born on April 27th, 1947 to his father, the late Eugene Speer and mother, the late Carolyn Wardlaw Webb. Ron graduated from Abbeville High School in 1965, and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics […]

Rachel D. Nation, 89, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas C. Nation. Born in Anderson County, SC, Mrs. Nation was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ellen Dempsey. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was

Rebecca Cumbie Haynes Anderson, SC Rebecca Anne “Becky” Cumbie Haynes, 79, wife of Herman Edwin “Eddie” Haynes passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Becky was a daughter of the late Alton B. Cumbie, Jr. and Anne Duckett Cumbie. She was a 1964 graduate of D.W. Daniel High School

Nathaniel “Nate” Heath Proctor, 45, husband of Stephanie Nalley Proctor passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born on February 11, 1980, in Greenville, SC, to Frances Elizabeth “Libby” Reid Proctor and the late Jerry “Doc” Richard Proctor. He was an unforgettable spirit, and to know him was to love him. He was affectionately known

Rosemarie “Pat” Leidy, 89, of Easley, a cherished friend, devoted mother, and beloved matriarch, passed away on December 24, 2025. Born on May 1, 1936, she grew up as the youngest of nine children in a close-knit family. For Pat, family was not just important; it was everything. She held strong to the traditions of

Mrs. Doris Elaine Stephens Wilson, 80, wife of the late Jimmy Ellis “Bones” Wilson, Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, December, 25, 2025. Born in Liberty, SC, a daughter of the late Herman Elliott Stephens and the late Geneva James Stephens, Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Liberty High School and

Velma Grace Lype Hunt, 91, passed into Heaven on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Jack V. Hunt, Sr. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Cannie Hendricks Lype. She was the Salutatorian for her graduating class at Pelzer

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

Maurice Edgar Ferree, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed horticulturist, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2025. Born on March 7, 1943, in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, Maurice lived a life rich in both personal and professional accomplishments. He was a dedicated educator in the field of horticulture, earning a Bachelor

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