Red Devils fall at state
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A Mother’s prayer, a soldier’s postcard
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Gabby Petito Foundation in Pickens this week
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The community is invited to take parts in events put on this More »
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Courier Obituaries 7-24-24
BERTHA C. DAY
PICKENS — Our mama, Bertha C. Day, 91, of Pickens, went into the arms of Jesus at her Heavenly home on Friday, 
July 19, 2024.
Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Brian and Eunice Clark.
On earth, mama worshiped at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church, where she sang and praised God.
Bertha is survived by her two daughters, Judy Seawright (Junior) and Tammy Whitlock (Chris); two grandchildren, Randy Whitehead (Melissa) and Travis Whitehead (Hannah); six great-grandchildren, Cassie Whitehead, Alysha Turner (Brendan), Amanda Whitehead, Bailey Whitehead, Lilly Whitehead and Michael White; sister, Verna Abercrombie; and brother-in-law, Roger Day.
In addition to her parents, she was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved husband, Glenn W. Day; daughter, Barbara Day; sisters, Jennette Riggins (Melvin) and Fannie Pace (W.T.); brother, Walt Clark (Tillie); brother-in-law, James Abercrombie; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; friends and family.
Friends and family said “See you later” during a service on July 23 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Bertha was laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted, or contributions in Bertha’s memory may be made to Blue Ridge View Baptist Church Youth Fund.
We will see her again one sweet day, if we all trust in Jesus as our Lord.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
VALDIMER ‘VAL’ S. DYCHES
EASLEY — Dr. Valdimer “Val” S. Dyches, of Easley, husband of Kathy A. Dyches, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Orangeburg, he was the son of the late Valdimer S. Dyches Sr. and Nell Lide Dyches.
Val served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was strong in his Christian faith. He received his B.S. degree from Clemson University and his O.D. degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Dyches
Let the games begin
Senior League World Series to open play on Saturday
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An Easley mainstay since 2017, the Senior League World Series will be returning to Pickens County this weekend.
The tournament, which pits the best 13-16-year-old baseball players from around the world against each other, will feature six international teams and six U.S. teams and will kick off this Saturday, July 27, at the J.B. “Red” Owens
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YAM alumni win scholarship awards to honor Ryan Hood
PICKENS — Last year, the family of Ryan Hood — a young, talented musician who was killed in an accident — 
decided to honor their son by establishing a scholarship fund in his memory.
They had more than $10,000 donated to the fund, and last year were
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DAR holds annual awards program
COUNTY — Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gave out 10 awards to Pickens County students at its recent annual Student Awards Day. More than 60 family members and friends of the award
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Courier Community Calendar 7-24-24
• Anderson family reunion is August 25
The family of Joseph Rugless Anderson and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Flame Booster Club plans fundraisers
The new Blue Flame Athletic Booster Club is planning a pair of events.
Notice to Creditors 7-24-24
Announcements
Courier Trespass Notices 7-24-24
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:
Greg and Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2024
John Carter Lane Sept. 2024
Courier Notice to Creditors 7-24-24
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: Joe Earl Garrett
