William Garrison Belue, 50, of Landrum went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018.  He was the son of James Waymond and Frances Farmer Belue. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his parents, Waymond and Francis Belue; a son, Waymond "Punky" Belue; two daughters, Spring and Autumn Belue; three brothers Ricky Belue, Jamie Belue and Michael Belue and a grandson, Kaden Belue. A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm Thursday August 16, 2018 at Victory Baptist Church...

  Rebel Josephine Brackett, 97, of Campobello passed away on August 6, 2018.  She was the daughter of the  late James Samuel Stone and Rebecca Watson Stone Mathis.  She was the widow of Leonard Brackett. She was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.  She is survived by her children Joann Foster, Frances Shults, Ronnie Brackett and Linda Allison; a sister, Lois Hall; two half brothers, Lige Mathis, Jr and Lloyd Mathis; six grandchildren...

 Shirley H. Reeves, 93, of Columbus, N.C., passed away July 26, 2018 at Tryon Estates in Columbus. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Earl E. and Clara L. Harper and wife for 65 years of Robert H. Reeves, who died last year. Shirley Harper grew up in Massachusetts, Indiana and Iowa as her father, a Methodist minister and educator, moved from a church in Auburn to two college presidencies and Directorship of the Fine Arts Program at University of Iowa. After graduation from U of I,...

Richard Lee Moore 51 of Mill Spring NC passed unexpectedly July 25, 2018. Richard was a heavy equipment operator for 30 years.  He was a hard worker who enjoyed working outside and on cars but nothing brought him more happiness than spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren.    He left behind his wife Melissa of 32 years, 5 children Erica (Randy), Ethan, Dylan (Alexis), Shelbi (Joseph) and Avery. Eight grandchildren Garrett, Gavin, Mason, Gracie, Gage, Gabbie,...

Earlene Pace Norris, 81, of Landrum passed away July 18, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ellen Wright Pace.  She was a member of Glassy Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from SC Elastic. She is survived by four children, Gail Atkins (Wayne), Rita Burns, Michael Norris (Susan) and Lisa Good (Dennis); two brothers, Paul Pace and Donald Pace; two sisters, Frances Tucker and Tinnie Forrester; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  She was...

Lucille Williams Fowler, 68, of Mill Spring passed away on July 16, 2018.  She was the daughter of Ila Davis Shook and the late James "Buster" Williams. She was a member of Pea Ridge Baptist Church and was a CNA at Autumn Care. She is survived by her mother Ila Shook; two sons Robert Fowler and Mark Fowler; a brother Mike Williams; three sisters Annette Edwards, Ginger Helton and Deborah Robbins; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will receive...

Beverly Denise Childers, 58, of Landrum passed away July 15, 2018 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She is the daughter of Earl J. and Dicie Ann Kennedy Childers. Staff Sgt Childers was an active duty Marine for eight years and served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is survived  by three sisters, Therissa Roach, Nancy McClinton (Tommy) and Milissa Tillery (Russell); her primary...

  Helen Sawyer Varner, 85, passed away at White Oak Estates on July 15, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Born May 11, 1933, she was the loving wife of the late Otis Carroll Varner and the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Lee Sawyer.  She was the owner of The Missy Shoppe in Inman, SC for 43 years. A lifelong member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Mrs. Varner served as pianist and choir director for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Tinsley (Johnny) and...

Jack Marion Rhymer, Sr., 84, of Inman, passed away of July 12, 2018.  He was the son of the late Winn and Edith Brady Rhymer. He served in the Korean War. He loved westerns, gospel and bluegrass music, and fishing.  He was retired from Springs Industries after 41 years.  He was a member of Inman First Baptist Church for 48 years and a member of the Goodwill Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty H. Rhymer; a son, Jack M. Rhymer, Jr.; a daughter,...

Donna M. Barrick Dateline: Landrum   Donna Matz Barrick, 43, of Landrum passed away on July 11, 2018.  She was the daughter of Donald and Marilee McDaniel Matz.  She was the wife of Ryan Barrick.   Donna was a loving and giving mother, wife, daughter and friend.  She inspired others, she motivated them academically and spiritually. The rock of her family, she gave  110% to everything she was involved in.  Donna had a love of education, specifically...