Obituaries

Gary Anthony Collins, December 27, 1940 – September 12, 2025. Gary left his earthly residence to join his wife and forever-41-year-old son in eternal life on September 12, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, on December 27, 1940, to Ernest Edward and Ruby Hayden Collins, Gary was just three months shy of celebrating his 85th birthday.

Judy Cooper Kirk, 83, of Piedmont, South Carolina, wife of the late George M. Kirk, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on February 2, 1942, in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ennese and Ollie Smith Cooper. Judy was a warm and nurturing soul who devoted her life