Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
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County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a stateorganization for going More »
Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
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Courier Obituaries 6-12-24
MELISSA DENISE ‘MISSY’ CHILDS
PICKENS — Melissa Denise Childs, 53, loving wife of 34 years to Marvin D. Childs, 
went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson.
Born Dec. 16, 1970, in Pickens County, Melissa was the daughter of James E. Stansell and Shelia Stansell. Melissa was a graduate of Pickens High School and Greenville Technical College. She loved the outdoors and people; she never met a stranger in her life. She was a great wife, mother, Mimi, baby girl and best friend.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Childs of the home; a son, Matthew D. Childs (Shana) of Pickens; a granddaughter, Emily B. Childs of Pickens; parents, James E. Stansell and Shelia Stansell of Six Mile; and two sisters, Kristi Stephens and Jenna Powell, both of Pickens.
Mrs. Childs was predeceased by a sister, Jordan Lindsey.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the
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Dad-approved gifts to celebrate Father’s Day
Each year in the middle of June, families honor the special men who help make the familial engine run. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States, and families across both nations make the day all about dads.
Many families have their own unique Father’s Day traditions, but it’s not
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AnMed wins national award for equity of care
Only 3 health systems in the US earn prestigious AHA honor
UPSTATE — AnMed is among only three health systems in the U.S. to be named 
winners of the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award from the American Hospital Association. The
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Happy Father’s Day
We want to wish our dad, Larry R. Thomas, a very happy Father’s Day. We want to let our dad know how thankful we are for him, and we love him so much.
Love, Ann and Angie
Community Calendar 6-12-24
• Dillard/Hillcrest to restart H.O.P.E.
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 July 8. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in
Courier Classifieds 6-12-24
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Courier Trespass Notices 6-12-24
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 notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Sarah and James Rampey June 2024
Courier Notice to Creditors 6-12-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as
Estate: Vernon John Eddleman
Date of Death: 11/30/2023
