Obituaries

Mrs. Florence Hudson Childress, 88, wife of the late Julius Edward Childress, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Edward Guy Hudson and the late Della Moore Hudson, Mrs. Childress retired from Southern Weaving and was a member of Enon Baptist

Stephen Lane Betz, 55, husband of Melisssa Morrell Betz passed away at Prisma Health Baptist Easley following a lengthy illness. Stephen was born in Augusta, Ga, the son of Jon Morris Betz of Lakeland, Florida and the late Jean Russell Betz. He was a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University and earned a nurses’ degree from

Nancy Lee Kearns, 87, of Easley, SC, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on November 29, 2025. Born on September 23, 1938, Nancy lived a life full of love, creativity, and connection, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Nancy moved to Easley in the late 1970s, embarking on a

Sylvia Sowers Craft Bass, 86, wife of the late James Bass, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, on July 14, 1939, she a daughter of the late John Sowers and the late Bobbie Eskew Sowers. Sylvia was a previous member of Easley Presbyterian and was on staff there for many