Obituaries

Maryellen Brimecombe Thompson, 67, loving wife of Howard Gary Thompson, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a long, courageous health battle. Born in South Portland, ME, she was a daughter of the late Dana Brimecombe and the late Elaine Tracy Brimecombe. She was a cherished soul whose spirit radiated warmth and kindness who […]

Betty B. Chapman Easley, SC Betty Baker Chapman, 93, beloved wife of the late Clyde E. Chapman, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Russell Baker and Mary Elizabeth Norman Baker. Mrs. Chapman was a 1950 graduate of Pickens High School.

Leland Ralph Watson, II, 63, of Easley, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Leland Ralph Watson and the late Marian Louise Acker Watson. He dedicated over 40 years of service as a Security Maintenance Technician with Duke Energy and was a true jack of all

Jimmy Drew Hendrix, 73, widower of Velma Ann Chapman Hendrix passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Clemson Heritage in Clemson. A native of Central, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Cleo H. and Wilma Hughes Hendrix. He earned an associate degree from Tri County Technical College. He was a former employee with

William T. Lusk Easley, SC William Thomas “Bill” Lusk, 91, beloved husband of Nancy Geris Lusk, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Samuel Hampton Lusk and Thelma Ione Lark Lusk. After serving in the U. S. Air Force, Bill graduated from

Kenneth Ray Kelly, 59, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on February 10, 2026. Kenny was born in Anderson, SC to parents Benny Ray Kelly and Patsy Brock Kelly. Kenny was known for being hardworking and down to earth. He was a member of Pendleton 2nd Baptist, now known as Faith Fellowship. Kenny had a deep

James Lee Ashe, 65, of Taylors, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2026. He was the cherished son of Earline Neal Ashe and the late William (Bill) Ashe. He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy. James is survived by his two sons, Jonathan (Brooke) and

Gail Hart Paul, 88, wife of the late Frank Paul, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Madeline Young Hart. She studied at Lock Haven College earning a degree in Education. Her desire to be an educator led her to also earn

Mr. Peter Kitsos, Sr., 91, husband of Isabel Carolina Rodriguez Kitsos, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born in New York, NY, a son of the late Costa S. Kitsos and the late Thelxiopi Kitsos and, Mr. Kitsos was the owner and operator of Apollo Bullet. He was a member of St.

JD Miller, 86, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born on December 29, 1939, in Salem, South Carolina, to the late Dee A. Miller and Oler C. Smith Miller. He was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country’s highways, but no journey brought him more joy than those spent with