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Courier Obituaries for August 30, 2023
ELLA WYATT ‘NEBO’ CARTER
EASLEY — Ella Wyatt “Nebo” Carter, 94, wife of the late Fred Lee Carter, of Easley, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Ellie Nimmons Wyatt.
Ella was a simple country woman who loved fishing, gardening, canning and the Great Smoky Mountains. She loved country music and square dancing with her beloved husband. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Greenville.
Ella is survived by a brother, John Jackson Wyatt (Sue) of Dacusville; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her loving husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
A private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Cody and Denise of Amedisys Hospice and to the staff of Oakview Park Assisted Living for their loving care of Ella.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
LEON FREDRICK STENZEL
CLEVELAND — Leon Fredrick Stenzel, 88, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, surrounded by family and friends.
Leon was born in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Charles Stenzel and Erna Koenig Stenzel on March 20, 1935.
Following high school, he enlisted in the Army and served in Fort Bragg, N.C. After serving his country, he worked for American Motors, during which time he met his wife, Geraldine (Geri) Stenzel. Leon’s career in sales took them many places including Michigan, North Carolina,
Tri-County Tech Nursing advisory committee lauded for achievements
PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College’s Nursing advisory committee was recognized Aug. 17 for its achievements this year.
Nursing Department Head Jackie Rutledge and TCTC faculty and administration accepted the Advisory Committee of the Year award at the College’s fall convocation. The advisory committee consists of Upstate health care leaders who meet at the end of each semester for
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Courier Community Calendar 8-30-23
• Upcountry Quilters meet on 4th Tuesdays
Upcountry Quilters Guild has set meeting times on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Pickens Presbyterian Church, 311 W. Main
St., Pickens, SC 29671. All visitors are welcome.
For more information, visit upcountryquiltersguild.com.
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty.
The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North
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Courier Classifieds 8-30-23
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Courier Trespass Notices 8-30-23
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:
James Dan Winchester Aug. 2023
Courier Legal Notices 8-30-23
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
All property now stored in the units listed below will be sold in pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rent. If the lessees do not respond by 12:00 PM September 2, 2023 the property will be sold on Saturday September 2, 2023 at 12:01 PM. All bids must be in CASH. All sales final. All items sold as is.
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Courier Notice to Creditors
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
Fentanyl awareness rally, candlelight vigil planned
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY – Two events this month aim to educate the community and help protect it from the dangers of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl.
In 2021, more than 71,000 people died from fentanyl overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The drug, which is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, is mixed in and disguised as other drugs such as Xanax, Percocet, oxy
Pickens administrator resigns
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS – Pickens City Administrator Charlene Carter has resigned.
Carter resigned on August 16, Mayor Fletcher Perry said.
Carter was named Pickens City Administrator on Sept. 12, 2022, after former city administrator Philip Trotter’s resignation went into effect on May 31 of that year. She began serving as administrator on Sept. 19.
Before coming to Pickens, Carter served the City of Travelers Rest in the roles of Treasurer, City
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