Monthly Archives: May 2025
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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Late surge sends Daniel to Upper State championship

By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
FOUNTAIN INN — With a trip to their first Upper State baseball championship since 1997 on the line, the Daniel High School baseball team traveled to Fountain Inn on Saturday for game three of their series against the Fury.
Tied at 2-2 after five innings, the Lions looked like they were going to have to sweat out the clinching game. However, the Daniel bats came to life in the sixth with the Lions
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Courier Classifieds 5-21-25
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Courier Trespass Notices 5-21-25
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby
Courier Legal Notices 5-21-25
Prisma breaks ground on new Behavioral Health hospital

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — As a psychiatrist and emergency physician, Dr. Karen Lommel said she sees firsthand “the devastation of untreated mental illness, but also the lifesaving value of access to the right treatment at the right time.”
The chair of psychiatry for Prisma Health in the Upstate, Lommel spoke Monday morning at the groundbreaking for Prisma Health’s behavioral health hospital, a $138 million facility being built at the intersection of S.C. Highway 153 and Old Easley Bridge
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Monument to Vietnam vets rolls into Pickens County

LIBERTY — The wait is finally over this week, as the Pickens County Veterans Affairs office welcomed the Wall That Heals to Pickens County on Tuesday.
The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica arrived in Easley on Tuesday, May 13, with an official escort from Rock Springs Baptist Church.
The escort traveled down U.S. Highway 123 to Deer Wood Farms, located at 765 Breazeale Road in Liberty. Community members and local businesses were encouraged
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