Obituaries

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

James Kenneth Crow, known affectionately as Kenneth to his friends and family, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on March 3, 1945 to Dr. Robert H. Crow and Juanita Crow. He was a life long resident of Cowpens, SC. Kenneth’s life was marked by his unwavering kindness,

David Bird, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC with his wife by his side, at the age of 62. Born on January 20, 1963, in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii, David’s life was a tapestry of love, intelligence, and gentle kindness that touched

Thomas Michael Waygood was born on Dec. 18, 1946 in Everett, Washington to James W. Waygood, Sr. and the former Margaret Mortland. He passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from congestive heart failure, following surgery. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathleen, their combined seven children, Michael S. Waygood of Maine, Garrett D. Waygood

Robert (Bob) Max Smith passed away on April 5, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, at the age of 72. Born on February 5, 1953, in Reading, PA, Bob was a man whose life was characterized by faith, wisdom, caring, and a gentle spirit.Bob served 4 years in the Air Force, working on A-7s at Davis-Monthan Air