All Obituaries

Laston Clifford Poole, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022. Laston is survived by his wife Annette Gunter Poole. They were married for 49 years. He is the father of Leree (Jyl) Poole, Denise (Russell) Williams, and Clifford (Chrysti) Poole. He is the grandfather of Kimberly Poole, Marissa Poole, Chloe Poole, Carli Poole, and Hannah Orrey. He is the brother of Freeman Poole, Doris (Burgess) Wilson, and Lindsay (Brenda) Poole. He is the loving Uncle Wiggles to many nieces and...

Benjamin L. Paget (Ben), 85, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022. Born in Greer, SC, he was the son of J. Suddath Paget, Sr. and Ruth Cunningham Paget.  He was a proud graduate of Furman University.  Ben was the third-generation owner of Paget Chevrolet in Greer, SC until sold in 1988.  Since that time, he and the love of his life for 65 years, Nancee, enjoyed their retirement years.  They lived and raised their family of three girls in Greer, SC.  They also lived...

Virginia “Aunt Ginny” Lee Haas Hallman, 79, entered into rest Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Mrs. Virginia was the wife of the late Jackie “Jack” Norman Hallman for 43 years.  She was born in Miami, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Nettie Mae Carver Haas and the late John Edward Haas.  Mrs. Virginia was also preceded in death by her sister Mary A. Beck and her brother Lewis Edward “Eddie” Haas. Mrs. Virginia was Mr. Jack’s “team...

Pelion – Laurance “Larry” Roberts Shafer, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Larry was born in New London, Connecticut to the late Marjorie Jane Roberts Shafer and the late Clayton Stuart Shafer. Larry is survived by his cousins; Ken Edward Smoak, Ann Smoak, Lynn Roberts, as well as many other cousins, loyal friend from Connecticut Ronald “Ron” D. Baldwin, godson; Tyler V. Baldwin and his wife Brittnee, and his four-leg companion; Missy. Larry...

Mr. Ernest “Scotty” Eugene Scott Jr., 49, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 16, 2022. Ernest is survived by his wife of 29 years, Brandi Anne Painter Scott. He is the father of Devin Scott, Alyshia Scott, and Karlee Scott. Ernest is the son of Dorothy Marie Garrison Scott Heintz and Ernest Eugene Scott Sr. He is the brother of Crystal Scott. Ernest was a mechanic for 20 years and a tree climber for 14 years. He had a deep love for the outdoors, cars, and his family. In his...

Mrs. Janet Compton Hayes, 78, went to her eternal home on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mrs. Janet is the wife of the late Gayther Columbus “Jimmy” Hayes. She is the “Mommy” of Jimmy Allen Hayes, James "Jay" G. Hayes and his wife Sabra Jane, Jennifer L. Ennis and her husband Bobby, and Joi Hayes. Mrs. Janet is the grandmother of Charlie Caughlin, Susan Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Landon Hayes, Abby Haselden, Tyler Haselden, Kent French, Denny French, Joi West, Zachary...

Peter “Pete” John Dio, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Pete is the husband of Barbara “Barb” Elizabeth Dio, they have been married for 24 years. He is the father of Tanner James Dio and his wife Heather, Aaron J. Wheeler, Ryan D. Wheeler and his wife Deb, and Emily E. Wheeler Lange and her husband Jordan. Pete is the grandfather of Morgan Dio, Amiah Wheeler, Caleb Wheeler, and Aubrie Lange. He is the son of James Dio and Heidimarie “Heidi”...

Wagener – Richard Dean Light, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Richard is the father of Carmen Gleaton whose husband is Rick and Richard Dean Light, Jr. whose wife is Anna. He is the grandfather of Brayden Gleaton, Kolton Gleaton, Kinsley Gleaton, Laken Light, and Ellie Light. Richard is the son of Yvonne Smith Cantu. The love of his life is Linda Kaneft. He is the brother of Ronnie Light and Robin Light. Richard is the uncle of several nieces and nephews.   ...

Mrs. Marian Ann Kyzer Laird, 76, went to her eternal home on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Mrs. Marian is the wife of the late Bobby Gene Laird. She is the mother of Teresa (William) Laird, Lisa Ann (Dean) Eddy, Tori (Mike) Hall, and Elton (Stephanie) Simoni. She is the grandmother of Roben (Kristy) Washburn, Brianne (Luke) Parker, Brad (Megan) Bouknight, Derek (Jodie Eilen) Bouknight, Sabrina (Robert) Wyda, Louise (Wade) Eddy, Roby (Tabatha) Eddy, Devin Hall, Hunter (Christina) Hall, Alayna...

Pelion – Mrs. Celia Lee “Peggy” Lawrimore Poole Sumner, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Mrs. Peggy is the mother of Donald Poole and his wife Janice, Joanne Slice and her husband Bobby, and Karen Poole. She is the grandmother of Brannon Slice and Elena, Brittany Slice, William Poole. Mrs. Peggy is the daughter of the late Ila Lawrimore Faircloth. She is the sister of Louise Culbreath, Betty Hutchins and the late...