Category Archives: Obituaries
Courier Obits 8-2-17
Joseph E. Holliday
Central — Joseph Edward “Joe” Holliday, 74, of 136 Knoll View Road, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at his residence.
Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Blease and Hazel Hooper Holliday. He was a retired self-employed painter. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and his dog, Cheyenne. He also loved reading his bible and attending church at Six
Courier Obituaries 7-26-17
Terry Kennie Gilstrap
Liberty — Terry Kennie Gilstrap, 60, of 146 Leroy Drive, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Born in Greenville, he was the husband of Elaine Nimmons Gilstrap of the home and the son of Joseph Kennie and Gladys Duncan “Cricket” Gilstrap, both of Liberty. Mr. Gilstrap enjoyed coin collecting and was of the Baptist
Courier Obituaries 7-19-17
Bruce Farmer
Easley — Bruce Thompson Farmer, 77, of 114 Shallowford Road, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Born in Greenville, he was the husband of Linda Donald Farmer and the son of the late Nathan Ovander and Frances Hanks Farmer. He was a retired electrician from Huntington and Guerry and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Sherri Owen (Tony) and Lavada
Courier Obituarties 7-12-17
David Nathan Dyer
Pickens — David Nathan Dyer, 76, went to be with his Lord on July 2, 2017, in Greenville.
Mr. Dyer is the son of the late William L. Dyer and Myrtle Breazeal Dyer.
Mr. Dyer retired as construction carpenter for Harold Moore Builders. He was a
Courier Obituaries 7-5-17
Joseph Wellborn
Travelers Rest — Joseph Paul Lee Wellborn, 28, fiancé of Kenzi Jaquith, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
Mr. Wellborn is the son of Lavonna Mosley (Scott) of Pickens and Joey Wellborn of Spindale, N.C.
Survivors include his grandparents, Joyce Owens, Debbie Moore, Gary Wellborn
Courier Obituaries 6-28-17
T. Eugene “Flip” Waldrop
Easley — T. Eugene “Flip” Waldrop, 71, passed away June 19, 2017.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ada Waldrop. Eugene retired from Alice Manufacturing and was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving are his two sons, Phillip Waldrop of Pendleton and Joshua Waldrop of Greenville; a sister, Mary Greene of Easley; and two grandchildren, Noah and
Courier Obits 6-21-17
Virginia Crawford
Liberty — Virginia Gravitt Crawford, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.
Born in Gainesville, Ga., she was the wife of Charles Robert “Bob” Crawford of the home and a daughter of the late Fletcher Bell and Mary Myrtlean McIntyre Gravitt. Through the years, Mrs. Crawford was not only a homemaker and foster mother to
Courier Obits 6-14-17
Carlos “Bud” Alexander
Easley — Mr. Carlos Irvin “Bud” Alexander, 81, husband of Audrey Ethylene Childs Alexander, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 5, 2017.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late M.C. Alexander and Jeanette Brown
Courier Obituaries 6-7-17
Cora Lee Pickens
EASLEY — Peacefully on the morning of May 22, 2017, The Lord called Cora Lee Pickens home to get her eternal rest.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1938, to the late Waddy and Ethel Bowens. Cora was a lady of few words but had a heart of gold and would give her last to please others.
Cora passed away peacefully at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Cora was a hard worker and was an employee of Easley Living Center for many years
Courier Obituaries 5-31-17
Suzy Chappell
Central — Rhonda Lynn “Suzy” Hendricks Chappell, 54, of 302 Taylor St., died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.
Born in Easley, she was the daughter of Carol Glenda Hughes Chastain of Central and the late Jesse Ruben Hendricks. She had previously worked at American Funeral Financial and was of the Church of God faith.
Surviving, in addition to her mother of Central, are two daughters, Stephanie Hopkins of Liberty and Brittany Chappell of Belton; six grandchildren, Tim Swaney, McKenzie Swaney, Jesi Trotter, Chase Hopkins, Everleigh Greer and Tiffany