Within these walls
Historic schoolhouse restored, marker unveiled at Soapstone By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — A historical marker on the More »
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
ON A ROLL!! LIBERTY OVERCOMES SLOW START FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN LIONS LOOKING TOWARDS CLINTON; GREEN WAVE PREPARE FOR MANN; More »
Pickens Lip Sync Battle sparks community unity
PICKENS — The second annual Lip Sync Battle was held at the Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, bringing music, laughter and More »
Grand opening held for Hagood Mill Pavilion
The grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site was held on Friday at a free community More »
PC Habitat for Humanity to host dinner next week
COUNTY Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) invites neighbors, supporters, and community partners to gather for the Have a Heart More »
4th annual Barns, Boots, Brew and Silent Auction set for Oct. 7
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is excited to present its 4th Annual Barn, Boots Brew and Silent Auction More »
Why we must join hands in service
In a time marked by noise, division and digital overload, the quiet power of serving 
others in your own community might just be the most radical thing you can do.
My wife and I decided to move to Seneca in 2019 because we were looking at leaving a legacy for an area that we grew to love during our vacations here. We have found it right here in the Pickens/Oconee area. The connections that we are forging continue to grow as we tackle the local problems and find partner-led solutions, whether it’s food shortage, illiteracy,
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Courier Letters to the Editor 7-30-25
Captive audiences
Dear Editor,
One someone was talking about a high school graduate that gave his testimony about believing in God during his graduation speech. This person was angry, saying that the graduate had a “captive audience.” I don’t see how that could have been, since there were no barbwire-topped walls surrounding the site of the graduation. No guards walking around with shotguns and German shepherd dogs patrolling.
Anyone who was offended and wanted to could have simply walked out. The biggest hurt you can put on a speaker or entertainer is simple enough. Get up slowly, silently go
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Fearless warriors do not hide under the bed
It’s not really a secret about there being such a thing as good and evil. Yes, I know for every statement there is a counter argument, as even a few people deny the earth is
round. But, generally speaking, the masses are to some degree aware of the good God, bad devil concept. Within the Christian faith, it’s believed that God is infinite, perfect, represents the light and everything good, and is in total control of all things. On the dark side, Satan is a destructive spiritual entity who works around the clock trying to disrupt God’s plans. This includes unleashing a relentless barrage of damaging attacks and evil influences against the human race. What do you
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Baptism: What does the Bible say?
Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. But he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you 
with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.”
As with many subjects connected to Biblical teachings, baptism is as disagreed on as much as any. Such subjects seem to attract personal opinion and notions. Speculations are good in some areas but not when God gives us specifics.
Revelation 22:18 “For I testify unto every man that hears the words of the prophecy of
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Courier Obituaries 7-30-25
STANLEY ROBERT ‘BUCKY’ O’SHEAL
WESTMINSTER — Stanley Robert “Bucky” O’Sheal, 61, husband of Susan Renea 
Pearson O’Sheal, of Westminster, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
A native of Oconee County, Mr. O’Sheal was the son of Jeri O’Sheal and the late Bobby O’Sheal. Bucky was a member of the Pendleton Masonic Lodge and Cross Roads Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. O’Sheal is survived by his son; Jeremy Dustin O’Sheal (Katie) of Charleston; grandchildren; Cohen, Irelynn and Marina.
In addition to his father, Mr. O’Sheal was preceded in death by a daughter; Tara Ashley O’Sheal; and sister, Robin O’Sheal.
Funeral services were held on July 24, at Davenport Funeral Home with entombment to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family is at their respective homes.
VIRGINIA PATRICIA MONTGOMERY BONEY
PICKENS — Virginia Patricia Montgomery Boney, 93, known to family and friends as 
“Pat”, died peacefully at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca on July, 21, 2025. Pat was the widow of George C Boney of Pickens, and the daughter of the late James Andrew Montgomery and the late Geneva Cannon Montgomery of Lane S.C.
Pat attended schools in Williamsburg County, graduating from Kingstree High School in 1949. She briefly attended Winthrop College but returned home to allow her sister to attend nursing school. Pat worked as a bookkeeper, first at Kingstree Tobacco Warehouse, later at Santee Electric Co-op. She met George in Kingstree and they married in 1952. A change in George’s job situation brought them to Pickens in 1954. Pat eventually went to work with SCN Bank, retiring from Wachovia in 1992.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia D Boney of Pickens; her son, George C Boney (Ellen) of Chapin, S.C. and Robert M. Boney (Sheila Smith) of Niceville, Fla.
Six Mile project to preserve history
SIX MILE — The town of Six Mile has embarked on a project to expand knowledge of
its history, with the objective of remembering the past as it builds for the future.
Mayor Atkinson, who has a long family history in the area and serves as the Six Mile area vice president for the Pickens County Historical Society, kicked off the project Wednesday, July 23, by leading the first of a three-part class through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Clemson.
Class participants were generally new residents from other parts of the country who wanted to learn more about the area’s
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Cannon auxiliary seeks new members
PICKENS — AnMed Cannon Hospital in Pickens is welcoming new members to its 
celebrated volunteer auxiliary. All that’s required is a willingness to help the hospital and those it serves, and four hours a week of your time. Applications and more information are available by visiting the front desk of the hospital between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by visiting anmed.org/volunteer-auxiliary-opportunities-cannon.
Courier Community Calendar 7-30-25
• Lewis 100th reunion planned for August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the James and Mary Stewart Lewis Reuion, Sunday, August 10 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. p.m., cups and plates prived..
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, August 24 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
S.C. District 1 looking to stay alive in SLWS
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Entering the midpoint of the Senior League World Series, local representative S.C. District 1 is still alive and fighting for a chance at the crown.
The host squad opened the tournament on Saturday taking on U.S. Central representative Burbank American Little League, of Burbank, Ill. District 1 took the lead 
in the opening inning and never looked back in 7-1 victory.
Bradley Runion got the start for the host team taking down the Burbank bats before District 1 got rolling in the opening inning. Runion and Tristan Buzbee picked up lead-off singles for District 1 and consecutive hit-by-pitches allowed the hosts to go ahead 1-0. RBI singles by Tobie Lowe and Logan Martin expanded the lead for District 1 and Zack Lawson and Levi Holcombe each brought in another run for the hosts before Burbank escaped the inning trailing 5-0.
Burbank looked to answer with a lead-off double from Isaac Lederer to start the second
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