Obituaries

James “Jimmy” Clifton Thompson, 88, of Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born in Anderson County, SC, to the late C.A Thompson and Minnie Saxton Thompson. Jimmy served his country in the United States Navy and was of Baptist faith and a dedicated member of Siloam Baptist Church for 36 years. He leaves […]

Barbara Ann Versnick, affectionately known as Barb to her friends and family, passed away on April 15, 2025, at home in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Born on December 26, 1952, in Menomonie, Michigan, Barb’s loving, thoughtful, and selfless nature was a testament to faith in her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ.Barb grew up in a

Juan Rafael Mercado Sanchez, known affectionately as Juan or Randy to his loved ones, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Taylors, South Carolina. Born on January 11, 1970, in the vibrant heart of Puerto Rico, Juan’s life was a testament to his loving nature, his humor, and his selfless disposition.Juan’s early years in Puerto

John Morris Blackmon Jr (1934-2025) John M. Blackmon Jr of Clemson, SC, aged 91, was born on March 15, 1934 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and passed away on April 15, 2025 after a short illness. He was the youngest son of John Morris Blackmon Sr (d. 1970) and Geanette [Neely] Blackmon (d. 2003) of

Robert “Bob” Simon Rivers, 81, loving husband of Sharon Devine Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Simon Leo Rivers and Eva Spencer Rivers. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a dedicated member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Easley,

Henri W. Bakker, 77, husband of the late Maria Stan Smith Terry – Weissmueller, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born on March 22, 1948, in Helsinki, Finland, He was a son of the late Willeim and Eila – Lilsa Hallberg Bakker. Henri grew up in Finland where he and his elder sister, and

Rita Fay Engel, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at home in Greenville, SC.She was born December 10th, 1955 to Broadus and Mary Mathis in Greenville, SC where she lived until moving to Dayton, Ohio during her early teens. The family moved around as her father was in the Air Force before

David Brunson Mann passed away just short of his 76th birthday at home in Greenville, SC. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ross Mann, four children Marion Mann (Nate Fowler), David Mann, Jr. (Courtney), Ross Mann and Willie Mann (Heidi), four grandchildren Maddie, Tyler, Walker and Oakley Mann; brother James R.