Obituaries

Lovie Irene Autrey (Bennett) of Taylors, passed away April 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late Franklin Leon Autrey.Survivors include her two sons: Frankie (Crystal) Autrey, Jr. and Jason (Joseph) Autrey, four grandsons, and 6 great grandchildren.Her memorial service will be Wednesday, 4/16 at Taylors First Baptist Church, at 200 West Main Street,

Hans Jaiden Thompson, known to all as Jaiden, was the kind of guy who could light up a room with his smile and keep it bright with his laughter. Born on August 4, 2008, in the heart of Greenville, SC, he embraced life with the kind of enthusiasm that made you wonder if he had

Johnny Gerald Holloway, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and two daughters. Born in 1947 in a sharecropper’s cabin tucked away in a peach orchard Traveler’s Rest, he lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet strength, with a

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

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