Life Tributes
Irisa Taylor
January 31, 2022
Irisa Taylor, 87, passed away on January 31, 2022 at her home in Alvarado. She was born on July 9,1934 in Orlando, Fl to Ervin and Annie Earwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Emory Taylor, parents Ervin and Annie Earwood, brother JW Earwood, sister Glennie Mayes, daughter, Diann Freeman of Piedmont SC, and grandchild, Paula Triplett...
Farris Elizabeth Hendrix Dwinell
January 31, 2022
Farris Elizabeth (Hendrix) Dwinell, 82, died January 31, 2022, with her sisters by her side. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, at Augusta Road United Methodist Church in Pelzer, SC. On October 31, 1939, Farris was born in Conyers, Georgia, to Alfred and Nora Hendrix. Her father was a farmer, and her mother played the piano for...
Doris Ward Waldrop
January 31, 2022
Doris Ward Waldrop, 85, of Piedmont, SC., passed away on January 31, 2022. She was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Gentry Vaughn and the late Bertha McNeely Vaughn, born on June 19, 1936, in Greenville, SC. Doris is survived by her sister Tommie Vaughn Riddle; two grandchildren: Ashley and Brittany; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded...
Patsy Ann Helms Long
January 31, 2022
Patsy "Pat" Ann Helms Long, 75, of Garden City, SC passed away January 31, 2022. Born in Monroe, NC August 26, 1946, she was the daughter of Maurice Newell and Margie Aycoth Helms. Survivors are her children: Jonathan Scott and Doniven Bryan Long; five grandchildren, Amanda Long, Jon Long, Hayden Madden, Jade Beaverson, and Doniven Long; five great-grandchildren, Devyn, Asher,...
Debra "Dip" Austin
January 31, 2022
Debra Campbell Austin, 66, of Wellford, passed away on January 31, 2022. Born in Gastonia, NC. she was the daughter of Clyde Campbell and Evelyn DeYoung Campbell. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, William "Straw" Austin, Jr., her children; Shannon (Greg) Carroll, and Heather (Mike) Johnson, six grandchildren; Zachary (Tonja) Nodine, Kenzi Morrow, Baylee Henley, Reese Henley, Camren Parham,...
Jake Allen
January 31, 2022
Jake Allen, age 83, of Simpsonville, SC was born June 9th, 1938 in Union Springs, Alabama, to Elijah Allen and Ola Mae (Blackmon) Allen. After the sudden passing of his parents, he was raised by his late uncle K.P. and Minnie (Blackmon) Parker. Jake Allen relocated to East Orange, New Jersey. There he met and married his wife Josephine (Toman)...
Hayley Elizabeth Fowler
January 30, 2022
Hayley Elizabeth Fowler, 24, of Travelers Rest, passed away on January 30, 2022. She was a daddy’s girl with a beautiful smile and contagious laugh, so full of life that she made an impact on everyone that she met. A graduate of Penn Foster, she loved Anime, her family, and fur babies. She was preceded in death by her maternal...
Lawrence Alan Hahn
January 29, 2022
Lawrence Alan Hahn Passed from this life, January 29, 2022 91 years of Life! He was born in his parents’ home in Shadyside, Ohio When he wasn’t skipping school and going to the Smithsonian, he graduated Washington Lee High School US Air Force from 1948 – 1952 Married Evelyn Louise Munday at Clarendon Methodist Church in September 1951 He did...
Charles Louis Garrard
January 29, 2022
Charles Louis Garrard, 72, of Easley, passed away on January 29, 2022. A native of Aiken, SC, he was the son of the late Edmond and Myrtle Richardson Garrard. He loved his family, especially being a hands-on papa to his grandchildren. He spent the last few years surrounded by his family. He took care of his neighbors, often cutting their...
George A. Baker III
January 29, 2022
Dr. George A. Baker III. Taylors – Dr. George A. Baker III, Lt. Colonel U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), 89, died Saturday January 29, 2022. George was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Baker, Jr. and Sarah Adell Holzer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and...
Henry Newton Phillips II
January 28, 2022
Henry Newton Phillips II, age 78, a long-time resident of Port Charlotte, FL and Carmel, IN, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Francis Eastside Hospital in Greenville, SC from natural causes. Born August 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen Phillips and the husband of the late Vicki Warren Phillips. Henry spent most...
Larry Keith Burns
January 28, 2022
Larry Keith Burns 6/17/1946 to 1/28/2022. Son of the late Earnest Jr and Helen Burns. Larry is survived by his wife Mary Hudson Burns of the home, and 2 daughters Angela Finley and Becky William's both of Piedmont. Larry is also survived by his sister Gail Isgitt (George) of Hanahan, SC. Brothers Jimmy (Debbie) Burns of Greer, S.C., and Calvin...
Leo Chaney
January 28, 2022
Leo Chaney was born on July 31st 1936 in Swansea, SC son of the late Laureston, and Roselea Mack Chaney, Leo survivor's include his loving wife Sherrill Plunkett Chaney they then had 6 Children Jennifer, Jeff, Lonnie, Melissa , Robin , And Debrah, Leo also had 9 Grandchildren Desirea, Brandi, Tina, Jenn-Jenn, Chris, Kayla, Heather, Crystal, and Adam and 14...
Melvin Tucker Jr.
January 28, 2022
Melvin Tucker Jr., 80, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, January 28,2022, at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Mel and Missouri Tucker. Melvin was the owner and operator of Tucker Roofing since 1965. Melvin had a passion for fishing, bowling and working on cars. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda...
Mary Elizabeth Roberson Giles
January 28, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Roberson Giles, 75, of Greenville, SC, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Annabell Fannie Roberson, born in San Bernardino, CA, on September 20, 1946. Mary is survived by her daughter April Lynn Lloyd, four grandchildren, and two brothers. She is preceded in death by her husband David Lee Giles...
Joseph Lynn Haire Sr.
January 28, 2022
Joseph Lynn Haire Sr. passed away January 28, 2022. The middle son of the late James Howard and Ruby Monroe Haire was born August 5, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is predeceased by brothers Charles and James. He served in the Tennessee National Guard from 1963-1975. He was a retired Piping Designer and draftsman, and he designed and built his...
Mark Dewayne Guthrie
January 27, 2022
Our little angel, Mark Guthrie, 55, of Easley, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was the son of Joe and Brenda Joyce Segars Guthrie. Mark began each day with his fruit loops and Sesame Street, he also enjoyed watching The Dukes of Hazzard. He attended Open Praise Fellowship in Easley. He was preceded in...
Norma J. Stewart
January 27, 2022
Norma J. Stewart, of Greenville passed away on January 27, 2022. Born in Thompson, GA. She was the daughter of the late Miles S. Jones and Ruby Wynette Huff. She is survived by her children: James “Vickie” Stewart, Johnny (Lee) “Darlene” Marley, Anita “Sean” O’Boyle, J.D. “Sheila” Marley, Sandra “Chuck” Howes, Deborah J. Marley, and LeaAnn “Todd” Frye, her grandchildren:...
Terry D Knight
January 27, 2022
Terry D. Knight, son of the late Willie and Juanita Knight, passed away at his Piedmont home, with his wife, Debra, at his side on January 27th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Knight, of Easley, SC. He is survived by his wife, Debra Head; sister, Alice Duncan (Junior); daughter, Missy Knight; step-daughter Laurie Liljestrand (Chad);...
Richard Smalley
January 27, 2022
Richard Smalley, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2022. Rick was born in Uniontown PA, on May 3rd, 1945. He was pre-deceased by his parents Russell and Cecelia Smalley, one brother, Jack Murphy, and one sister Penny Vall. Richard was the youngest of 5 children and was loved by his family. He was a graduate of North Union...