Obituaries

Janice “Jan” Austin, 74, beloved wife of the late James “Mike” Austin, Sr., passed away at her home in Taylors, South Carolina, on June 14, 2026. Born on January 31, 1952, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late George Champion and Vera Cantrell. She shared 57 loving years of marriage with her beloved husband, Mike. […]

John Wess Outen, 47, of Easley, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1978, in Savannah, GA, to Donna Smock Outen and the late Danny Joe Outen, he was known as John to some and Wess to others. He worked alongside his brother, Danny, at JO Surfaces creating and

Walter “Walt” Shurcliff Worthington, 49, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of June 12, 2026, after several months of battling a rare and very aggressive form of cancer. Born in 1977 on a U.S. Air Force Base in Northern Japan, he first set foot in the United States in 1978 and was

Carson Luke Aiken, 16, of Easley, South Carolina, passed peacefully at home on June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on November 6, 2009, he is the son of Stephen and Melissa Rackley Aiken. Carson was a gentle soul with a quiet, thoughtful way about him. He

Thelma Ruth Morrison, 96, Central, passed away on June 14, 2026. Thelma was born in Oconee County to the late Jim and Mertie Bell. Thelma was a devoted member of Cannon Memorial Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending services and being part of the community. Her faith was an important part of her life, and

In Loving Memory of Dr. Lewis Mayrant Jones Dr. Lewis Jones, beloved husband, father, and (great) grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at age 86. He entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, leaving a legacy of faith, kindness, humor, and love. Born in Alcolu, SC, he was the firstborn

David “Bryan” Gossett, born January 20, 1957, passed away unexpectedly following an accident on June 13, 2026. Bryan was a lifelong resident of the Dacusville community in Easley, South Carolina, a place he loved and where he was known by generations of friends, neighbors, and family. He was a graduate of Pickens High School, Class

Patricia Lee Nalley Moore, 73, of Easley, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home. Born on October 16, 1952, in Greenville, SC, to the late Lloyd Thomas Nalley and the late Ruth Smith Nalley, she was of Baptist faith. Pat lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and an enduring spirit that

John William “Bill” Pace, 89, of Clemson, husband to the late Martha Lois Gravley Pace, passed away June 12, 2026.  Born in Sumter County, SC, he was the son of the late William Ernest Pace and Mannie Brown Pace. Following graduation from Ashwood-Central High School and a year at Clemson University, Bill entered the United

Deloris Elaine Cooper Garrett, 83, beloved wife of the late James “J.R.” Robert Garrett, woke up in Heaven on Monday, June 8, 2025. Born on May 2, 1943, in Greenville SC, to the late Ennese Bernard Cooper and the late Ollie Smith Cooper, a beloved soul whose radiant smile and fiesty spirit touched the hearts