Kelley Leonard Owens, 63, of Pickens, South Carolina, died following a house fire at a residence on Hillrose Lane on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026.
Deputies from the Pickens County Coroner’s Office responded to the residence at approximately 1:45 p.m. after the fire was reported.
The incident resulted in one fatality, with Owens identified as the person who died.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. Further details about the incident, including the cause of the fire, were not immediately available.
Owens’ death has left family, friends and members of the Pickens community mourning the loss.
Additional information is expected as authorities continue their investigation.
