All Obituaries

Kenneth Larry Stott, 82, of Stott’s Corner, passed peacefully on June 8, 2026. He was born in the Collinsville area of the Green Creek Community on February 14, 1944, to the late Walter and Tessie Culbreth Stott. He was the youngest of nine children. He was raised in and worshipped many years at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where he and Doris raised their children and he served as a deacon. He was later a member of First Baptist Church Landrum. Larry was an avid car person, which ...

Wendy Dawn Johnson, 48, of Tryon, NC, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of Renee McCoy McFalls and the late Rickie Blaine McFalls. Wendy enjoyed crafts, cosmetology, and teaching. Wendy was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Campobello, and she also enjoyed weekly bible studies at home. Surviving are her husband, Martin Johnson; her mother, Renee McCoy McFalls; a daughter, Madison Yellen; a son, Brendan Hinson; a brother, Blaine McFalls ...

Cecil Dean Blackwell, 55, of Landrum, South Carolina, passed away on June 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 13, 1970, to Walter and Brenda Blackwell, he leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by his mother, brothers, girlfriend Lisa, three children: Brittany (Matt), Jordan, and Brandon (Kayle), a step-daughter, Samantha, and eight grandchildren: Alexis, Jakota, Charleigh, Noah, Conner, Michaela, Xavier, and Violet. Cecil will be remembered for ...

Charles "Chuck" Emil Klages, 92, of Wellford, SC, passed away on May 25, 2026. He is the son of the late Luther Wilbur and Kathryn Miller Klages. Charles retired from General Electric, where he worked as a Steam Turbine Engineer. In his retirement, he embraced the many hobbies and passions that brought him joy throughout his life. Charles was an accomplished wood carver who enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and flying RC replica planes. He was a proud member of the Lake Cooley ...

Rev. Charles R. Arledge, 90, of Tryon, NC passed away on May 24, 2026.  He was the son of the late Gray and Edith Cantrell Arledge and husband of Marie Gilbert Arledge. He pastored Byars Baptist Church for over 40 years and loved his church family. He is survived by his wife Marie Arledge; a son Terry Arledge, a brother Bobby Arledge (Beverly); and  a granddaughter Tracy Owensby (John). He was predeceased by a grandson Jeffrey Arledge; four brothers Herschel, William,  Rex ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, and friend. His legacy is survived by his father, Mark; mother, Michelle (Cody); sister, Megan (Joseph); his son, Paxton Kash (10), and his daughter, Saylor Jade (9). Matthew is also survived by his loving grandparents, Joseph and Winnie Wind, Aunt Rene' Nash, Uncle Joey and Aunt Amy Wind, and cousins Paul Nash, Austin Proulx, and Danny and Greyson Wind. Matthew Joseph Miner was born on December 1st, ...

Jacqueline Serafini, 79, of Landrum, SC passed away on May 19, 2026 at her home.  A native of Point Pleasant, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Bernadette Mozine Cherico and wife of Robert A. "Bob" Serafini. She attended Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband Bob Serafini; a son Nicholas Serafini; five grandchildren Justin, Jillian, Coryn, Evan and Jared and four great grandchildren Rosalee, Atlas, Eliza and Bennett. She was ...

Steve Pierce, 77, of Landrum, SC, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was the husband of Geraline Pierce and the son of the late George and Lettie Mae Watkins Pierce. Steve was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, watching YouTube, and taking care of his plants, but most of all, he enjoyed loving Bubie and his children. Steve dearly loved his dogs and was truly one of a kind. He never lost his sense of humor or his goofy personality, even through life's hardest moments. Steve was a good ...

Kären Anne Carlson Loving, 75, of Landrum, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 after an extended illness. Daughter of Colonel Evans Charles Carlson, USMC, and Regina Gaughan Carlson, she grew up on or near Marine Corps bases throughout the United States, including Kaneohe, Hawaii and Beaufort, South Carolina. She attended George C. Marshall H.S. in Northern Virginia, where she became an accomplished equestrienne. Kären attended Bridgewater College in the Shenandoah Valley of ...

Walter Bennett Blackwell, 86, of Landrum, South Carolina, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born on April 24, 1940, he was the son of the late Dennis and Elzie Blackwell. Walter retired from Bommer Industries after many years of dedicated work. He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his family, and sharing his stories and humor with those around him. He will be remembered for his love for his family, his kindness, and the laughter he brought to others. He is survived by his wife, Brenda ...