Obituaries

Lillian Mary Alice Gillespie Robbins, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Hugh R. Robbins, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born in Liberty, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Reece Gillespie. She worked at Robbins Tire in Greenville alongside her late husband. She was […]

Louis P. Esposito III (Pat), age 67, formerly of Columbus, passed away in Seneca, SC on April 9, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Lucille Esposito, and sister, Frances Leach. Survived by sister, Jayne Barker; brother, David (Nancy) Esposito; nieces, Ronda Garcia, Pattie (Mark) Hayes, Diane Kowalke; nephew, Ronnie Leach; great nieces, Danille

Eddie Gene Hicks, 83, of Liberty, South Carolina, loving husband of Linda Turner Hicks, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Gainow and Nellie Hicks. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of many.

Staff Sergeant Edvin Francisco Franco, 25, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2025, while serving his country in the United States Army while stationed in Lithuania. Born on December 23, 1999, in Burbank, CA to parents Edvin R. Franco and Lourdes Arriaga Franco, he was of Christian faith. He is survived by his loving wife

Carolyn M. Roper Easley, SC Carolyn Moore Roper, 83, beloved wife of the late Lewis “Arnold” Roper, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late William Marvin Moore and Eula Finley Moore. Mrs. Roper was a homemaker and a dental assistant earlier in her life. She

Charles Lee Owens Easley, SC Charles Owens, age 77, of Easley, passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1947 to Roy Clifford and Vera Glispie Owens. Charles retired from Michelin after 30 years. He was good at what he did and enjoyed working. He also loved fishing, camping, and most

Linda “Lynn” League Grafton, 76, wife of the late Dennis Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.Born in Greenville, SC she was a daughter to parents, Joe D. League and Dorothy Smith League. Lynn retired as Postmaster for the Postal Service and was of Christian faith. Lynn was a remarkable woman whose spirit shone

Wekona Cater Woods Pickens, SC Wekona Cater Woods, age 89, of Pickens, entered into Glory on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 13, 1935 to James “Jim” and Nora Olive “Ollie” Massingill Cater. Wekona worked as an inspector for Alice Manufacturing Company for many years. She accepted the

Allie T. “Red” Eassy, aged 81, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Gray Court, SC, surrounded by the natural beauty she so cherished throughout her life. Born on May 3, 1943, in Laurens, SC, to the late Allie and Ellis Templeton, Red grew up with a passion for