DEBORAH LOUISE MAIER

EASLEY — Deborah Louise Maier, 75, of Easley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning Nov. 30, 2025.

Debby was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 1950 to Peter John McGurk Jr. and Regina Elizabeth McGurk.

Debby worked as a secretary for many years at the United Mine Workers Union in Maryland before moving to Florida in 1989. Shortly after moving to Florida she was hired at Publix in Sunrise, Fla., where she worked in various positions, her latest being a direct store delivery receiving specialist. Debby retired from Publix after more than 20 years of service. It was at Publix that she met her future husband, Robert Maier. They were eventually married on July 11, 1995, in Sapphire, N.C., and remained happily married for more than 30 years.

Debby was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church, and she was also involved in Pickens County Meals on Wheels, where she and her husband would deliver hot meals to people in need.

She loved working in the garden planting flowers and tending to her plants. She loved the outdoors, and she and her husband would often vacation in the mountains of western North Carolina, where they would enjoy hiking, swimming and traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway. They would also take yearly vacations to the beaches in Beaufort, N.C., and the Outer Banks. Debby enjoyed going fishing with her husband, and she also loved watching college and professional football. As a native of Washington, D.C., she was a very avid fan of the Washington Redskins football team.

Debby was an avid reader and enjoyed reading mystery novels. She loved cooking and most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren. Debby was a very outgoing and friendly person, whose smile could light up a room. But most of all she loved living life and hanging out with her husband, Robert.

Deborah is survived by her loving husband, Robert Maier; her son, Donald Moody (Kara); her stepchildren, Mark William Maier (Alicia) and Laura Anne Boone (Seth); her grandchildren, Gavin Moody, Colin Moody, Kaylan Moody, Skyler Moody, Rylee Moody, Caitlyn Grace Maier, Charles Robert Maier and Amelia Boone; her brother, Peter John McGurk III; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents and her youngest brother, Danny McGurk.

A visitation was held on Dec. 8 at Robinson Funeral Home in downtown Easley, followed by cremation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pickens County Meals on Wheels or Epworth Children’s Home.

Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

JAMES JERRY OWENS

EASLEY — James Jerry Owens, 86, loving husband of 23 years to Peggy Elaine Owens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Oct. 13, 1939, in Liberty, Jerry was the cherished son of the late Clarence Owens and Irene Patterson Owens. A proud patriot, he honorably served his country in