Easley – Jackie Branyon Shearer, 74, widow of Joseph Steve Shearer, of Brighton Circle, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Ware Shoals – Stephen Daniel “Dan” Branyon, 70, husband of Faye Cooper Branyon, passed away after a courageous five-year battle with esophageal cancer. He thanks all who faithfully provided his care, especially his wife, Faye.

Ware Shoals - Martha Jean McKee Chapman, 90, widow of Marvin William Chapman, formerly of Power House Road, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Wesley Commons in Greenwood.

Laurens – Brenda Sue Thompson Todd, 75, wife of Jerry Bryan Todd, of Hickory Tavern, passed away Monday February 24, 2025 at her home.

Honea Path – Charles Daniel Strawhorn, 81, loving husband of Kathy Scott Strawhorn, of Harvey Drive, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Hodges – Kay Heaton Hart, 77, of Drayton Way, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home.

Waterloo – Hilda Lee O’Dell Noland, 95, formerly of Riverfork Road, made her transition from her earthly body being escorted by angels to the portals of Glory to forever live with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on  Monday, February 17, 2025.

 Hodges – Shirley Ann Page Hodges, 83, widow of John Philip Hodges, of East Grumling Road, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Self Regional Healthcare.

Ware Shoals – Gertrude Crane O’Dell, 98, widow of Albert Wayne O’Dell, formerly of Maddox Bridge Road, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Laurens.

Joan Margaret Sullivan Gebhard, born January 18, 1931, in Easley, South Carolina, was the daughter of the Reverend Charles Humbert Sullivan and Grace Caroline Pitts Sullivan.  She passed away January 28, 2025, at the age of 94.