Liberty unveils 150th anniversary logo, announces art exhibition
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, and officials unveiled a sesquicentennial logo for the More »
Prisma staff encourage early testing for flu
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com STATE — Prisma Health staff encourage the public to get tested for the flu More »
Daniel boys beat Pickens for region lead
PICKENS — With leading scorers Jackson Conley and Will Swann forced out of action early due to foul trouble and More »
Ballenger reflects on his career, legacy at Blue Ridge Electric
By Riley Morningstar Special to The Courier PICKENS — After 55 years of dedicated service, Terry Ballenger retired as the More »
Sunset Ceremony honors departed veterans
SIX MILE — As light winter rain fell at 5 p.m. on December 28, families, veterans, and community members gathered More »
Kay, Parris exchange vows at Windy Hill Barn
Aaron Parris and Christy Kay were united in marriage at noon Dec. 12 at Windy Hill Wedding and Event Barn in Simpsonville.
The Rev. Joey Parris performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mark and Patti Kay. She graduated from Anderson University in 2016. She is currently a teacher.
The groom is the son of Joey and Cheryl Parris. He graduated from the S.C. Fire Academy in 2016. He is currently a firefighter.
The bride chose Kyla Kay, her sister, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Walls, Carly Bruner, Erin Reid, Jessica Bass, and Megan Pruitt.
The flower girl was Skylar McDermott.
The groom chose Shawn Parris, his brother, as his best man. Groomsmen were Josh Berryhill, Wade Brooks, JD Segars, Kevin Oldham and Zach Coates. Ring bearers were Bentley Parris, Caleb Richey and Dylan Richey.
After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Easley.
Easley Place holds grand opening for ‘Evergreen’
EASLEY — Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce president Cindy Hopkins recently joined members of the Easley Place Senior Living leadership team to celebrate the grand opening of a new senior living concept, a hospice neighborhood called The Evergreen.
The Evergreen is located within The Park, an assisted living facility on the campus of care at Easley Place. The Evergreen will provide a unique kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for
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Community Calendar 12-9-20
• Legion, Robinson’s to honor fallen vets
Easley American Legion Post 52, along with Robinson’s Memorial Gardens on Powdersville Road, will be paying honor to fallen veterans at 10 a.m. Dec. 19. As part of a national program, a wreath will be placed on every veteran’s grave in the veterans section of the cemetery. Special speaker will be retired Army Col. Jarrel Alexander of Pickens.
The public is welcome to attend the event.
Wreaths Across America is a program to enable designated cemeteries across America to place
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Courier Obituaries 12-9-20
GLORIA JEAN SMITH
EASLEY — Mrs. Gloria Jean Smith, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
Gloria was born in Canyon, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Roy Samuel Franklin and Merle 
Tucker Franklin and loving wife to Dr. Lowell W. Smith, DDS.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 70 years, Dr. Lowell W. Smith, DDS, Captain (Ret.), United States Public Health Service.; two sons, Randy Smith (Melanie) of Germantown, Md., and Rick Smith of Smithsburg, Md.; three daughters, Patti Floyd (Peter) of Maryland, Cheryl Watson (Neil) of Central and Carol Wright (Rick) of Simpsonville; two brothers, Kerry Franklin of Euless, Texas, and Roy Franklin of Tucson, Ariz.; and two sisters, Carolyn Baker of Fort Collins, Colo., and Sharon Levin of Tucson, Arizona. Gloria leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Daniel Floyd (Sarah), Mark Floyd, Stephen Floyd (Olivia), Jessica Spangenthal (Joel), Hannah Herwig (Max), Jennifer Delianides (Andrew), Ryan Watson (Meghan), Alyssa Rock (Alex), Drew Watson, Marie Baez (Robert), Aubrey Smith (John Hungerford), Chris Olguin and Carson Wright; and 11 precious and loving
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Courier Trespass Notices 12-9-20
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:
Courier Notice to Creditors 12-9-20
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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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
Courier Legal Notices 12-9-20
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF: PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2017ES3900453
IN THE MATTER OF:
BLANCHE JULIA NICHOLOS
Decedent
GAIL DEMAR, Petitioner(s), vs. GLORIA WILOWSKI DEMAR, EDMOND WILOWSKI, JENNIFER WILOWSKI, PHYLLIS W. BRIDENBAUGH, LINDA W. MANOLI, AND JEANIE BIEFUS AKA
Courier Letters to the Editor 12-9-20
Horror and heartbreak of COVID-19
Dear Editor,
This came from the daughter of my brother with COVID on Nov. 4: “Daddy is now intubated, sedated, paralyzed, prone on his stomach. No visitation.”
He had been hospitalized for two weeks. Six days later, the phone call: “No hope. Lungs hardening. Family can come in for his last moments.”
This is the horror and heartbreak of COVID. No people anywhere would choose this for themselves. No caring people anywhere would choose this for anyone else.
Pickens County people are better than this. And you are plenty smart. I know. I taught about 3,000 of you back in the day, and you did very well in school.
For the sake of all, I plead with you to wear your masks and follow the other protocols. Your own life may depend upon it.
Bert Allison
Pickens
Jesus is the reason for the season
Dear Editor,
Two thousand years ago, a child was born into this evil world that would give hope to all who will believe on him.
I’ve heard it said of Him that although He never had an army, kings feared Him. Had no servants, yet He was called master. Had no degree, yet they called Him teacher. Had no medicine, yet they called Him healer. Won no battles, yet conquered the world. Committed no crime, yet He was
