Obituaries

Geraline “Gerri” Stokes Houston January 25, 1936 – April 11, 2025 Gerri Houston was a loving, creative, wise and spiritual woman who firmly believed that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025. “Strength and honor are her clothing […]

Arlene R. Amato, 79, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Newburgh, New York, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Grace Russo Amato. Arlene graduated from NFA High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Music degree from SUNY

Calvin “Dale” Posey, age 72, of Easley, passed away on April 11, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1952 to the late Calvin and Barbara Powell Posey. Dale worked as a warp handler for Greenwood Mills for many years. He enjoyed gardening and grew many different vegetables. He would often give away the vegetables

Johnny King, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 5, 2025, in his hometown of Greenville, SC, at the age of 65. Born on June 22, 1959, in the same close-knit community, Johnny’s life was a testament to his loving, funny, and generous spirit.Johnny is survived by his devoted

Mr. Robert Earl Jewell, 82, husband of Kay Murrell Jewell, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Ilar Robert Jewell and the late Lois Finley Jewell, Mr. Jewell was a graduate of Liberty High School and later received his associate degree from Tri-County Technical College. He was

Joseph W. Grant Pickens, SC Joseph Walter Grant, 91, beloved husband of the late Katherine Artie Mae Riggins Grant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at his earthly home. Born on August 8, 1933, in Pickens, he was a son of the late Julius Walter Grant and

Sue Scott Walthall, 75, wife of the late James Craig Walthall, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born on December 15, 1949, in Chester County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Sarah Campbell Scott. Sue was a proud graduate of Lewisville High School in Richburg, South Carolina, before

Judith “Judy” Hudgins, 82, of Powdersville, South Carolina, widow of the late Christopher L. Hudgins, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late William David Lamm and Elsie Rice, and was lovingly raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, William

Carolyn Anna Vargo, 87, of Easley, South Carolina, loving wife of Ralph G. Vargo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Panama City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lynn and Bonnie Whitehead Allpress. Carolyn dedicated her life

Haskell Hensley Whitmire, also called “Butch” went to his home in heaven on April 11th, 2025. He was greeted by those who have went before him. His father Clyde Crawford Whitmire and mother, Essie Porter Whitmire, his sisters Lucille Whitmire Chastain (Ed), Yvonne Whitmire Durham (George), Gladye Mae Whitmire Nix (Donald), Sylvia Whitmire Cantrell (Jerry),