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Category Archives: Obituaries

Courier Obituaries 1-3-18

Richard Hale

SIX MILE — Richard Zane Hale, 51, of 810 Mt. Olivet Road, was peacefully called home Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Asheville, N.C., he was the husband of Denise Watson Hale of the home and a son of Charles G. and Gounana Wilson 

Courier Obituaries 12-27-17

Mildred Rholetter Moore

SENECA — Mildred Rholetter Moore, 92 of 303 N. Oak St.,    Seneca, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017, at the Cottingham Hospice House.

She was born Feb. 21, 1925, to Henry and Pearl Denny Rholetter in Westminster. She was married to the late Harold “J.C.” Julius Clay Moore. She was a retired telephone operator for Clemson University. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, brothers, Burt

Courier Obituaries 12-20-17

Annie Mae Greer O’Dell

CENTRAL — Annie Mae Greer O’Dell, 91, of Central, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 15, 2017.

Born Sept. 14, 1926, in Easley, she was the daughter of Lula

Courier Obituaries 12-13-17

Scott Edmiston

LIBERTY — William Scott Edmiston, 64, passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.

Born and raised in Myrtle Beach, Mr. Edmiston was predeceased by his mother, Emily Belle Williams, and father, James Dewey Edmiston.

He is survived by his wife, Margie Edmiston of the home; brothers, Lawerance Bell and Mark Geisel, both of Myrtle Beach; a sister,

Courier Obituaries 12-6-17

Lois Brown Martin

EASLEY — Mrs. Lois Brown Martin, 85, of 113 Momart Drive, Easley (Dacusville community), wife of the late Edgar M. Martin Sr., passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Pickens.

Born in Dacusville, the daughter of the late James Roy and Carrie

Courier Obits 11-22-17

Robert (Bobby) G. Baker

Saint Augustine, Fla. — Robert (Bobby) G. Baker, beloved husband of Dorothy Comstock Baker (deceased) was chosen by God to come home on his 89th birthday, Nov. 12, 2017, around noon.

He was a loving dad to his five children and their families, Robert G. and Norma Barnes Baker, James and Elizabeth Robertson Baker, Dan and Cissy Baker Allison, Lynda Baker, and Lyndon J. Baker (deceased); loved deeply by his seven younger siblings and their families, Betty Claire Chapman and Clyde Chapman (deceased), Mildred (Mimi) Jenkins and Loring (Lefty) Jenkins (deceased), Mary Frances Nealy (deceased),

Courier Obituaries 11-15-17

Ola Vessie Jones Porter

SIX MILE ­— Mrs. Ola Vessie Jones Porter, 83, of Six Mile, passed away on Saturday Nov. 11, 2017, while at home with her loving family by her side.

Born on Nov. 5, 1934, in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late James Lowell and Flossie Lou Roper Jones. She was a life-long resident of Pickens County and a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Mrs. Porter earned her Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Lander College in 1957. She became an educator for students with special needs, serving in the School District of Pickens

Courier Obits 11-8-17

Christie Seay Head

EASLEY — Jewel Christine “Christie” Head, 62, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Vivian Alexander Seay, Christie retired from Michelin with 25 years of service and was a member of 5 Point Fellowship. Christie loved spending time with her grandson, Kayne, who was the apple of her eye.

Surviving are her daughter, Candi Aiken of Easley; her grandson, Kayne Aiken of Easley; a

Courier Obits 11-1-17

Rebecca “Becky” Atkinson

CLEMSON — Rebecca Elizabeth “Becky” Atkinson, 69, daughter of the late Aldrich A. and Catherine Dubose Atkinson, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at AnMed Health.

Becky was born in Anderson and raised in the Clemson area. She was a 1968 graduate of D.W. Daniel High School and earned an associate degree in nursing at Clemson University and was a Registerd Nurse for more than 39 years at AnMed Health. She loved Clemson football and loved being with family.

Surviving are brothers, Larry Atkinson of Clemson, Aldrich A. Atkinson Jr. (Sandra Lee) of Panama City, Fla., and Joseph Johnson Atkinson (Sandra) and Robert Atkinson, all of Seneca; five nieces and nephews; and a number of great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Catherine Belle Atkinson.

There will be a private family committal service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Robert Shelton Shore

LIBERTY — Robert Shelton Shore, 65, husband of Karin Groce Shore, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 25, 2017.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Carl Eugene (Gene) and Wilma Shirley Shore.

A member of First Baptist Liberty, he worked more than 24 years at Platt Saco Lowell, and also with his friends at Carolina Fireworks. Bobby had a love of sports, which was apparent by his many years watching his children compete. He also lived for his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 45 years, he is survived by two sons, Robert Shore Jr. (Andrea) and Michael Shore; grandchildren Jaiden, Mirielle and Jameson; a brother, Gene Shore (Lynn); and loving nephews and nieces.

Bobby was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Paula Patterson.

A celebration of Bobby’s life was held Oct. 29 at First Baptist Liberty, with burial following at

Courier Obits 10-25-17

Corey Blake Rabb

SIMPSONVILLE — Corey Blake Rabb, 20, of 623 Fairview Lake Way, Simpsonville, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

He was a welder with CMC Steel. He loved hunting, fishing, his pitbull “Zeus” and helping others. He was born May 21, 1997, in Greenville to Claude Harold Rabb III and Joyce Lynn Collins Reynolds.

He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Kevin Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Ray and Lenda Collins; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Louise Rabb and Jerry and Brenda Reynolds; a brother, Nate Rabb, and sister-in-law, Dayzie Rabb.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Word of Life Church, 1023 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, with Josh Childers officiating.  Burial will be at Cannon Memorial Park, 1150 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644.

The family asks that memorials be made to www.badrap.org or any organization for pitbulls.