Monthly Archives: June 2022
Giving back
Photos by Jessica Mackey/Courier
Daniel High School graduate Shaq Lawson, pictured here signing autographs for local kids, hosted the second annual “Shaq Lawson Day” at Bolick Field in Central on Saturday. Lawson is a seven year pro in the Nation Football League and is currently signed with the Buffalo Bills after a stint with the New York Jets last fall.
Courier Obituaries 8-15-22
JIMMY A. RICHARDSON
EASLEY — Jimmy Alan Richardson, 70, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home.
Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Collins Forrest “Richard” Richardson and Nellie “Nell” Pauline Chappell Richardson.
Jimmy worked with Bi-Lo and Winn Dixie for over 30 years and retired from Bi-Lo. He enjoyed fishing, loved cars and racing.
Surviving are his children, April Renee Dial (David) of Greer, Nathan A. Richardson of Easley and Ashley Lindsey of Piedmont; grandchildren, Skylar Richardson, Raigan Loudermilk, Bryson Dial, Blake Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Eden Dial, Emerson Dial, Adelyn Murray, Ashby Murray and many adopted grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Richardson of Easley and Randy Richardson of Easley; and a sister, Sandra Farrow of Easley.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m., at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
A memorial service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 4 p.m., on Friday, June 17, 2022, in the funeral home chapel.
Flowers will be accepted.
Please visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
PATRICIA HENDERSON BROCK
EASLEY — Patricia Henderson Brock, 82, wife of 63 years to Glenn R. Brock, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 13, 2022, at her
Tackling pizza, bitcoin and world hunger
This is a three-part column, so if the first part doesn’t grab you, move on to the next, etc.
So … here goes:
Part 1
The pizza wars are heating up in Easley. It seems like a new pizza joint is popping up about every other week.
According to my map search, there are 19 pizza restaurants in Easley! That seems like a lot to me.
I can see having two or three places you like to get pizza from, but are people really always looking for a new place to
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When we are weak, He is strong
How much grace does it take to love our enemies and those who have hurt us? Well, that’s a good question.
Tragedies occur all around us, and it’s true we are heartbroken and disturbed, but what happens if we are personally offended or our family and friends are 
harmed? I admit that I do not always have the character of Christ when I’m being threatened or attacked. Many times, my first reaction is to retaliate because it’s a part of our old nature, but I agree that people need to be
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Local food bank needs your help
If you’re on the other side of the fence — able to donate to the food bank rather than visiting to use its services — your local pantry can surely use your help. 
Running them is more complicated and expensive than it might seem!
The food bank in my town gets most of its food from the main supplier in the state, which gets its support
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Homeless vet falls through the cracks
The Department of Veterans Affairs creates numerous programs to deal with homeless veteran populations — and this is all well and good. But it’s the individual homeless vet who can fall through the cracks.
The VA Office of Inspector General reports about a veteran (I’ll assume here it was a guy) who had multiple physical conditions on top of severe cognitive impairment. Years ago, he was given housing
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Courier Letters to the Editor 6-15-22
What is a father?
Dear Editor,
Hard to believe Father’s Day is here. Seems only yesterday it was Christmas. What is a father? You have your own opinions no doubt and so do I.
To me a father is someone that works hard to provide for his family. Sacrifices to see that they have a decent life. Doesn’t loafer when having time off. Instead
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How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to treat their fathers to a special day and award him with gifts for being a role model, provider and confidante. Father’s Day activities should be centered around Dad’s interests. With that in mind,
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– Great gift ideas for Dad –
Father’s Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses and other family members will be scrambling to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives.
Put away those coupons for neckties and remote control caddies. There’s a good chance Dad wants something a little less cliche and more in tune with his interests. If you think carefully about gift ideas, there’s bound to be something that will be a perfect fit.
Sports
If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jersies, game memorabilia, tickets to
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Father’s Day – A History
On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day.” However, it was not until 1972, 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official, that the day became a nationwide holiday in the United States.
MOTHER’S DAY: INSPIRATION FOR FATHER’S DAY
The “Mother’s Day” we celebrate today has its origins in the peace-and-reconciliation campaigns of the post-Civil War era. During the 1860s, at the urging of activist Ann Reeves Jarvis, one divided West Virginia town celebrated “Mother’s Work Days” that brought together the mothers of Confederate and Union
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