Dorothy Dowling Cooper Easley, SC Dorothy "Dot" Dowling Cooper, 86, widow of the late Thomas D. Cooper, passed away peacefully to her new home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born in Darlington County, SC, on July 25, 1935 to the late Anna Laura Bush and Henry Grady Dowling, Sr. Dorothy graduated from Anderson and Coker Colleges majoring in music. She taught piano and voice for many years. Dorothy received excellent reviews for her...

Thomas Dempsey, 58, of Piedmont, passed away unexpectedly July 26, 2021. Raised in Anderson County, Tom was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carter Dempsey. He was formerly employed with Anderson Brothers and then was a self employed mechanic who was known as the "Body Man". He was a fun loving, jeep driving dad and he will be greatly missed. Surviving are his two daughters, Harley Dempsey and Carter Dempsey, both of Piedmont;...

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Jackson, 28, daughter of James Randall Jackson and Sareena Gregory Proctor, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Becky accomplished much as a special needs person. Anyone who met Becky loved her and she loved them. Her contagious smile made everyone happy. She loved her family! Becky had many interests - she was a collector! Beanie babies, stickers, nutcrackers, snow-globes, jojo bows, sloths - she loved putting...

Frances T. Simpson Easley, SC Frances Turner Simpson, 89, of Brushy Creek Road, wife of the late Raymond Willis Simpson, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Florence Leroy Turner. Mrs. Simpson was retired from Swirl Manufacturing after 20 years of dedicated service. She was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, working puzzles, and...

Helen Manning Morton, 76, wife of Benjamin C. Morton, Jr. passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born August 2, 1944, in Barnwell, SC, a daughter of William H. and Sara G. Manning. Helen grew up in Barnwell, SC and throughout her life enjoyed helping others. She loved to volunteer at local schools, her church, and the hospital. One of her great joys was to visit those who were sick and those who needed love and care. Her greatest joy...

Early Saturday morning, July 24, 2021, Carroll V. "Tad" Weisenberg, 86, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord – free from pain and at peace. She was born in New York City, December 29, 1934, a daughter of Carl and Annette Capaccio Weisenberg. Tad spent the majority of her life as an administrative assistant for the Pinellas County (FL) Medical Society. In 2007 she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized. In 2008 she...

Jack Wojcik, 52 , husband of Malgorzata "Maggie" Wojcik, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Walbrzych, Poland, a son of Jadwiga Sieradzka Wojcik and the late Stanislaw Wojcik, he was a loving son, husband, and father who enjoyed trains, watches, technology, photography, and fishing with his son. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pickens. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a son, Patrick Wojcik; a daughter...

Samuel Lewis Binnicker, 20, of Easley, passed from this life July 22, 2021. Born in Greenville, he was the son of George Robert "Robbie" and Allyson Griffin Binnicker. Sam was a graduate of Wren High School, Class of 2019 where he excelled as a drum major. He was a junior in the Nursing Program at Clemson University and was a member of the APO Fraternity. Sam was employed at Pixie & Bill's in Clemson. A kind and funny person, he...

James Edwin Clark, PhD, PE passed away July 20, 2021. Born in Winnsboro, SC in 1933 to James Edward and Annie Mae Clark, Professor Clark is survived by his wife, Becky Jo Davis Clark; his daughters, Teresa Clark Gray (David) and Melissa Clark Janse (Roy); his son, Davis Edward Clark (Tina); seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. J. Edwin Clark served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He graduated from University of...

Nelson Dennis Passwaters, 77, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home in Pendleton, SC. Nelson was born in Georgetown, Delaware, a son of the late George Washington and Doris King Passwaters. He was a retired employee of the State of Delaware and following his retirement moved to Florida and worked for many years as a land surveyor. He loved woodworking, furniture refinishing and gardening. He was a Vietnam Era Army veteran. ...