Daily Archives: 05/20/2025
Chastain to be guest speaker at Carolina Day in the Upcountry
EASLEY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee is inviting the public to a 
special presentation on Revolutionary War history, set for 3 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
The event will feature a rare slideshow presentation by local historian Dennis Chastain, who will shed light on lesser-known
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TCT and Clemson announce dual enrollment academy
UPSTATE – Tri-County Technical College and Clemson University officials recently 
announced a first-of-its-kind dual enrollment academy that provides qualified high school students a guaranteed path to earn their Clemson degree.
The TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy is targeted 
to high school students in the Anderson, Oconee and Pickens school districts whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree. Students will be recruited in their sophomore year of high school and those admitted to the
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Courier Community Calendar 5-21-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• H.O.P.E. to have new day and time
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of its H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on May 27. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and surrounding areas who have experienced a loss,” said Tanya Gravely, general manager
Are we genuine Christians or just religious?
When we talk about eternal life, it brings up one of two emotions and attitudes.
Those who believe in the Bible and have Christ as their Lord become excited and grateful that God has saved them and promised to be with them forever in a glorious paradise. On the other side,
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The greatness of partial knowledge
Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the prudent gets knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom, out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.”
We’ve often heard the stories of when we were young; we thought we had all the answers. Knowing everything we needed to know, as time passed, we realized how great a wealth of knowledge exists in the world.
One purpose of education may be for us to learn how much knowledge there is. As time passes, in many of us, a great curiosity develops to gain as much of that knowledge as
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Courier Letters to the Editor 5-21-25
Dear Editor,
I learned something recently about the rescue squad. On Jan. 24, I had been sick and got weak. I fell in the bedroom and could not get up, and my wife could not lift me. I 
called for two rescue squad members to help me back into bed. I was surprised
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Retirement: Now what?
Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What 
do I do with my days? Do I continue to set the alarm for the same time in the mornings?
If you planned in detail for your retirement and have a long list of things you intend to do, you know where to begin.
But the questions about what to do with our
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Changes at the VA
Under the new presidential administration, and under the guidance of the new VA 
Secretary Doug Collins, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made several significant changes.
The core mission: providing the best possible care and services to veterans, families,
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Courier Obituaries 5-21-25
WILTON CHARLES STEPHENS
CENTRAL — Wilton Charles Stephens, 96, of Central, husband to the late Nora 
Entrekin Stephens, passed away May 16, 2025.
Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late Marion Calhoun Stephens and Minnie Sue Evatt Stephens. Mr. Stephens worked for Liberty Mill, retiring as a supervisor in the weave room. He enjoyed boating on the lake, cooking, canning, watching western shows, and being with his family. Wilton was an active member at Kings Grove Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities but none more important than he and Nora’s keeping the church clean. He was a proud member of the Grump Old Men of Six Mile group.
Wilton is survived by his daughter, Judi Moore (Mike) of Six Mile; grandchildren, Michael Wade, Matthew Wade (Karen), Cole Moore (Susan) and Crystal Moore Fulton (Ben); great-grandchildren, McKenzie Wade, Ivy Wade, Charlie Wade, Caroline Moore and fiancé Jake, Sarah Beth Moore, Daniel Fulton and Adam Fulton; sister, Edna Stephen Whitaker.
Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, parents; brothers, Melvin Stephens and Elmer Stephens; sisters, Emma Stephens, Ellie Dillard, Ruth Stephens and Pauline Foley.
Funeral service were on May 19, at Kings Grove Baptist Church. Burial took place at in Kings Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home and Cremations, Central-Clemson Commons.
ROBERT WILEY BRABHAM
PICKENS — Robert Wiley Brabham, 82, of Pickens, passed away peacefully at home on 
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Robert was born on Feb. 22, 1943, in Bamberg, S.C., to the late Doris Mae and Lewis A. Brabham.
Robert was a hardworking and dependable man, known for his honesty and willingness to help whenever he was needed. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, achieving the rank of E-5 Sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge. A dedicated professional, he later worked as a nuclear inspector at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, where he eventually retired. He also spent time farming, a vocation that reflected his deep connection to the land.
In his personal life, Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He had a fondness for classic country
Fury eliminate Pickens softball
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Facing off with Fountain Inn with their season on the line, the Pickens High School softball team sent the top of its lineup to the batter’s box in the bottom of
the seventh inning looking to pull off one more comeback as they trailed the Fury 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
Kylie Thornall managed to reach base on a walk for the Blue Flame, but the team just
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