Obituaries

Ruby Hester Spearman, 88, of Easley, SC, a devoted mother, a loving wife, and a woman of enduring faith and determination, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Born on September 8, 1937, to the late Ernest T. and Ethel Owens, Ruby’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to family, education, and community. Growing […]

Brian Albert Lowe, 90, husband of Ann Shaver Lowe, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House. He was born on July 3, 1935, the beloved child of the late James Albert and Sara Jane Lowe, who spent their careers working for Calhoun Mills in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. He graduated from

Patsy Jean Brock Kelly, 85, of Pendleton, wife to the late Benny Ray Kelly, passed away May 1, 2026. Born in Pendleton, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Brock and Ollie Mae Swaney Brock. Mrs. Kelly retired from Anderson School District 4 Food Services. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church and

Larry Bruce Rhodes, 75, beloved husband of the late Brenda Kaye Lyda Rhodes, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Bruce and Barbara Jean Burns Rhodes. Larry was a musician at heart, and enjoyed playing multiple instruments such as the banjo, guitar, piano, and many

Boyce Hester, 93, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of the late Shirley Ramsey Hester, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born in Stanley, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clyde and Kathleen Abernathy Hester. Boyce graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. His career was

Betty Ann Fowler Rozier, age 92, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born on January 28, 1934, in Anderson, South Carolina, she was the oldest child of the late Bonham Fowler and Ellen Henrietta Branyon Fowler. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 52 years, Cyril McKiver

Robert Porter (Bob) Nisbet, 82, of Powdersville, South Carolina passes away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1943, in Springfield, Vermont, and the son of the late George and Ruth (Stewart) Nisbet. He graduated from Springfield (Vermont) High School with the Class of 1961. After high school, Bob joined the

Captain Dorothy “Dot” Seay Trotter (Ret.), 83, of Easley, South Carolina, beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” Arthur Trotter, Jr., with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on March 6, 1943, in Greenville County, South Carolina,

Jeanette Pace Bracken, 95, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of the late Milford “Ray” Bracken, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on August 27, 1930, in Easley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Claude Pace, Sr., and Camley Virginia Stancell Pace. Jeanette

Dr. David A. Cook Easley, SC Dr. David Albert Cook was born on March 23rd, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan. He passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2026, in Easley, SC. In 1962, his family moved to Cochran, Georgia. There, he met the love of his life, Rosemary Mullis Cook, whom he lovingly called Rosie. They