Flame advance to state title game
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Courier Obituaries 10-22-25
BILLY WAYNE NICHOLS
SENECA — Billy Wayne Nichols, 54, husband of Kassie A. Nichols, of Seneca, passed 
away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Easley, Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Kenneth and Sybil J. Morgan Nichols. He was a self-employed contractor. Mr. Nichols was of the Baptist faith and a member of Fairview Community Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Nichols is survived by his daughters, Marlee Gem Nichols and Peyton Elizabeth Nichols; brother, William Kenneth Nichols; sister, Brittany Nichols; father-in-law, Henry J. Field Jr.; uncle, Tony Morgan; aunts, Pricilla DaCosta, Carolyn Edens, Elaine Steele and Margaret Porter; and cousins, Layla DaCosta, Jamey Mays and Heather Dabbs.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by his daughter, Jordan Marlenea Nichols; mother-in-law, Marlene Field; and sister-in-law, Samantha Arledge.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 18 at Davenport Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31
PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.
Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed
Pickens BooGrass Festival to offer great music Nov. 1
PICKENS — Enjoy a full day of bluegrass music and more at the historic Hagood Mill in 
Pickens during the first-ever Pickens BooGrass Festival.
Featured performers include the Edgar Loudermilk Band, an award-winning group known for stellar musicianship and soaring vocals, with more than 50 industry nominations and awards.
Also scheduled to perform is Backline, winner of the 2024 Blue Highway Fest Rising
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Spooky Halloween Fun in Pickens County
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CLEMSON, OCT. 23
Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on Oct. 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. What to Expect: Decorated Trunks – From spooky to silly, our residents and staff are going all out. Candy Galore – Bring your sweet tooth. Costume Fun – Dress to impress. Costumes encouraged for all ages.
LIBERTY, OCT. 24
Get ready for Halloween fun with City of Easley annual Treats on the Street, located downtown Easley. Bring the kids for candy, costumes and community spirit on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
EASLEY, OCT. 24
Join Foothills Child Development Center for a spooktacular evening of family fun at their Trunk or Treat! Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. located at, 40 Southern
Courier Community Calendar 10-22-25
• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church
Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.
• Legion and JROTC to retire flag Oct. 28
American Legion Post 11 and Pickens High JROTC will conduct a flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday October 28 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be at the American Legion Post 11, 185 Hagood Street. The community is invited to attend. For more information contact Randall Wood at 864-498-2721.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Courier Classifieds 10-22-25
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Courier Trespass Notices 10-22-25
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:
Treadwell and Erica Zeigler Oct. 2025
Bobbie Abercrombie Oct. 2025
Courier Notice to Creditors 10-22-25
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 the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate:
Barbara Ann Erwin Metzger
Date of Death: 08/24/2025
Case Number: 2025ES3900713
