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Courier Obituaries 6-25-25
GARY OWEN
PICKENS — Gary Owen, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1947, Gary was the beloved son of the late Inez Galloway Owen and Will 
Owen.
A gifted musician, Gary had a natural talent for music and was proficient in playing multiple instruments. His curiosity and creativity extended beyond music, as he also found great joy in tinkering with electronics. In his earlier years, Gary held a deep appreciation for the outdoors, where he found both inspiration and peace. Gary was deeply devoted to his family, whose love and presence brought him endless joy.
Gary is survived by his son, Gary Dale Owen of Pickens; his daughter, Denise Holliday of Pickens; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ophelia Ashe, and his brother, Stanley Owen of Pickens.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his siblings, Vera Bowie, Jaroll Owen, Caroll Owen, Faroll Owen, Denver Owen and A.B. Owen.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2410 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
JOSEPH DANIEL ‘DAN’ GILLESPIE SR.
EASLEY — Joseph Daniel “Dan” Gillespie Sr., 80, loving husband to the late Sandra Gail Freeman Gillespie, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at AnMed Medical
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Clemson Sunrise Rotary uplifts community
CLEMSON — On the morning of June 6, at the breakfast meeting at Sole on the Green in Clemson, the Clemson Sunrise Rotary gathered not just to celebrate service, but toput it into action — disbursing $8,900 in support of local 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions touch lives across the Upstate.
In an inspiring show of generosity and civic spirit, the Rotary awarded donations to 13 deserving charities. These included Wild Hearts Equine Therapy, Refugee Hope Partners, Old Stone Church Preservation, Helping Hands of Clemson, Clemson Community Care (CCC), Chapman Cultural Center, Blue Ridge Community Center, Upstate Warrior Solution, Friends of Internationals, Keese Barn/Semper Fi Barn, Clemson Free Clinic, Humane Society of Pickens County and Red Hill Baptist Food Mission.
Each of these organizations addresses unique and pressing needs — from serving veterans, children and refugees, to offering cultural enrichment, health care, shelter and compassion to the most vulnerable among us.
“We believe in service above self,” said a Clemson Sunrise Rotary representative. “This is more than a donation — this is a commitment to our neighbors, to hope, and to the values that strengthen our community.”
One of the local charity beneficiaries said the donation “fills an gap to help the underserved, especially in the summer, when donations are down due to school holidays and vacations.”
According to a news release, in a time when challenges can feel overwhelming, this act of giving serves as a powerful reminder — when people come together with purpose, kindness can ripple far and wide. The Clemson Sunrise Rotary continues to lead with heart, inspiring others to do the same, the release said. “Clemson Sunrise Rotary Club is a voluntary member-focused, service-driven organization that creates lasting, positive change in the world, our community and within ourselves,” the release said. “Bring your passion to our club!”
For more information about joining the club, call 561-512-3032 or email clemsonsunriserotary@gmail.com.
Courier Community Calendar 6-25-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of the 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 22.
“We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and
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Trespass Notices 6-25-25
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 notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Kevin Hardin Sept. 2025
Greg & Rosemarie D’Ginto Sept. 2025
Thomas and
Mary Ann Shivers Sept. 2025
Notice to Creditors 6-25-25
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 uncertainty as to theclaim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Frances Mary Cater
Date of Death: 4/3/2025
Courier Legal Notices 6-25-25
