Daily Archives: 01/12/2011
Snowed under,Accumulation is most in more than 15 years
COUNTY — Many in Pickens County take a “believe it when I see it” approach to meteorologists’ snow forecasts each winter, as the area is not known for having substantial accumulation.
This winter, however, seems to be a whole different story.
A little more than two weeks after the county’s first documented White Christmas, winter storm warnings for Pickens County were accurate again earlier this week, and the area was blanketed in a deep snow that is likely to stick around throughout the week.
On Monday morning, residents throughout the county awoke to anywhere from seven to nine inches of snow accumulation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, storm spotters reported a nine-inch snowfall in Dacusville, a seven-inch snowfall in Pickens and an estimated seven- to eight-inch snowfall in Easley.
Reports from the NWS document that the last storm of this magnitude occurred in January 1993 with Greenville-Spartanburg areas receiving nine inches of snow accumulation.
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford declared a State of Emergency due to the severe winter weather that has affected the entire state.
On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Emergency Management deployed 357 law enforcement personnel from the SC Highway Patrol (SCHP), SLED and the Department of Natural Resources to respond to incidents throughout the state. In addition, wrecker teams made up of 120 National Guard soldiers have been placed on active duty to assist local responders and state agencies in dealing with vehicle accidents and roadway clearings.
The School District of Pickens County closed schools on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in response to the snow storm. Local government offices and various businesses were also closed because of the inclement weather.
Crews from the S.C. Department of Transportation have been working around the clock clearing roadways and attempting to make them safe for travel. Roadways in Pickens, Oconee and Greenville counties have been scoured with approximately 1,500 tons of salt, 1,000 gallons of calcium chloride and 63,000 gallons of salt. The DOT’s focus has been on major, heavily traveled roadways — such as I-85, I-385, U.S. 123 and U.S. 178 — so many back roads have received little or no attention at this point, rendering them the most dangerous to drive.
While no more precipitation is expected this week, the NWS is predicting that the snow on the ground is here to stay for a while. Arctic air moving into the area will keep temperatures approximately 15 degrees below what they would normally be at this time. Only minor amounts of snow will melt during the day as the temperature climbs into the mid 30’s; however, the snow melt presents more dangerous problems as nighttime temperatures in the teens will turn the melted snow into ice.
NWS forecasters predict that black ice and frozen road conditions will linger through at least the middle of the week in Northeast Georgia, the Upstate of South Carolina and much of the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina.
“It’s going to be a rough week ahead,” Pickens County Emergency Management Director Lynn Fisher said, as overnight temperatures are forecasted to drop into the teens by Thursday.
A winter weather advisory for black ice means that there is the possibility and potential for roads to refreeze rendering them extremely slippery. Anyone attempting to head out onto the roads should be extremely cautious. Even though roads may appear clear, it is possible that they are covered with a thin layer of transparent black ice. Bridges have a higher likelihood of freezing, because cold air is able to circulate underneath.
SCHP and SC DOT are asking citizens to stay off roads unless there is an extreme emergency or necessity.
Fair Play man arrested in Sav-A-Ton robbery
EASLEY — A Fair Play man was arrested last week in connection with the early morning armed robbery of an Easley convenience store.
According to Pickens County assistant sheriff Tim Morgan, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was called on Thursday following an armed robbery at the Sav-A-Ton store located at 3790 Calhoun Memorial Highway.
Deputies say at approximately 7:15 a.m., a man entered the store and told the clerk, “I hate to do this, but you need to give me all the money in the register and wait five minutes before you call the cops.”
Deputies say the man had his right hand in the front pocket of a sweatshirt implying that he was pointing a pistol toward the clerk.
The man fled the scene driving a black 1995 Eddie Bauer Edition Ford F-150 extended cab pick-up truck with tan trim around the bottom.
The vehicle was not displaying a tag at the time of the incident. A The man was considered to be armed and dangerous.
Around 5 p.m. the same day, Robert Christopher Cisson, 31, of 120 Drummond Road in Fair Play was arrested in Travelers Rest, according to Morgan.
Suspect drags off-duty officer
PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department needs the public’s help in finding a man that they say dragged an off-duty officer through the parking lot at Ingles in Pickens.
According to a release from the police department, an off-duty officer attempted to stop a suspected shoplifter in the parking lot of the store Sunday before being dragged through the parking lot by the suspect’s vehicle.
The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-to-late thirties, about 5’9” and weighing approximately 150 lbs. The suspect, who sandy blonde hair and was wearing a ball cap at the time of the incident, is believed to have left the scene in a silver vehicle.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect and/or car is asked to contact officer Travis Riggs at the Pickens City Police Department at (864) 878-6366.
Annual MLK Day Unity Walk set for next Monday
PICKENS — Plans are under way for the fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Walk and Celebration in Pickens.
The celebration will be held on Monday, January 17. Participants will meet at Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church at 9 a.m., where hot beverages and danishes will be served. The unity walk will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
The walk will head from the church to the Pickens County Courthouse, where there will be prayers, music, and speeches in remembrance of Dr. King.
Speakers will include local elected officials and religious leaders in the Pickens community, and excerpts from King’s “I Have a Dream” speech will be read.
The courthouse program is scheduled to conclude at 11 a.m., whereupon participants will walk back to Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church to continue the celebration. Events at the church will include skits, hymns, an MLK trivia contest, dance performances and a luncheon.
This is the fourth annual event hosted jointly by Pickens Presbyterian Church and Griffin Ebenezer Church, and this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the federal MLK holiday. Several other local congregations participate in the event each year.
In addition, Pickens Presbyterian and Griffin Ebenezer have planned a joint service project in honor of the MLK Day of Service. For this year’s project, the two churches will be building a wheelchair ramp for a needy Pickens citizen on the Saturday prior to MLK Day. The MLK Day of Service is a way to honor Dr. King by following his example and giving back to communities to make them a better place to live.
The Pickens MLK Unity Walk and Celebration is a community-wide event, and organizers encourage participation by all who wish to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Fore more information, contact Mary Webb at Griffin Ebenezer at 878-6071.
Snowfall, low temps raise risk of ‘black ice’
COUNTY — Black ice, sometimes referred to as glare ice or clear ice, is a thin coating of glazed ice on a surface. Although it is not truly black, it is virtually transparent, which makes the black asphalt on roadways visible through it. The typically low levels of noticeable ice pellets, snow, or sleet surrounding black ice means that areas of the ice are often practically invisible to drivers.
Because it represents only a thin accumulation, black ice is highly transparent. Unlike snow or slush that generally accumulates in greater densities, black ice is incredibly difficult to see. Black ice is often interleaved with wet road, which is nearly identical in appearance. For this reason, it is especially hazardous when driving or walking on affected surfaces.
Bridges and overpasses can be especially dangerous for motorists. Black ice forms on bridges and overpasses first because air can circulate both above and below the surface of the elevated roadway, causing the bridge pavement temperature to drop more rapidly. Road warning signs with the advisory “Bridge Ices Before Road” indicate potentially dangerous roadways above bridge structures.
Winter driving conditions can be tricky for even the most experienced drivers. While a snow-covered road can be an obvious driving hazard, a road that just looks wet can also be deceivingly slippery.
Black ice is a dangerous wintertime hazard because the icy road may not always be visible to the driver. Melted snow or ice that refreezes may still look deceivingly like a dry road. And temperatures don’t have to be below freezing for black ice to develop. Black ice can occur if temperatures are near the freezing mark — or even a few degrees above it.
While a shiny road surface indicates an obviously wet or icy road, a road covered with black ice will look a little different. Keep an eye out for pavement that is slightly darker and a little duller looking than the rest of the road surface — this may indicate that black ice is present. Because black ice is so tricky to detect, a driver may not realize there is an icy road surface until his car begins to slide. Here are some winter driving safety tips in the event you encounter black ice:
• As soon as your car begins to slide on black ice, take your foot off the gas pedal. In fact, the last thing you want to do is give your car more gas. It is very important to slow down when you are driving on black ice or in any other winter road conditions.
• Don’t slam the brakes. While it may be a natural instinct to slam on your brakes, this will only cause your car to lose control and slide even more. Tap the brake pedal lightly instead of pushing down hard on it.
• Look for trouble spots ahead. If you have an idea that there may be black ice ahead (if you see cars ahead of you sliding, for example), downshift to a lower gear before you come onto the black ice. The lower gear will force you to drive more slowly and it will give you better control of your car.
• If your car does begin to skid on the ice, turn the wheel in the direction of the skid. This should help to steer your car back on the right track.
• You can improve your visibility by clearing all snow and ice from your vehicle. Be sure to remove ice and snow from hood, roof, trunk, turn signal lights, tail and headlights, windows, mirrors and fenders. Use your low beams when driving in an ice or snow storm. You’ll have better visibility.
• Allow for greater stopping distance during snow and ice storms. In order to bring your car to a safe stop, you must allow 8-10 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Remember that posted speed limits are only to be followed during ideal weather conditions. Slow down while driving on snow or ice.
• When driving uphill on ice, pick a path that will allow the most traction. Monitor vehicles in front of you and steer clear of areas where they spin wheels or slide backward. Unpacked snow will give most vehicles sufficient uphill traction.
• To maintain control on curves and turns, reduce speed just before the turn. Any sudden acceleration or deceleration during a turn could send you into a skid.
• Never brake while driving on ice. If you are approaching a patch of ice, brake during your approach. Applying pressure to your brakes while on ice will only throw you into a skid.
• Maintain your tires. Tires that are in proper working condition and are adequately inflated provide better traction.
Of course, unless you absolutely have to be on the roadways, it is best to remain off of them until weather conditions improve. Drivers can get up to date information about road conditions on the SC DOT website at http://www.scdot.org/.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta in 1929 to teacher Alberta King and Baptist Minister Michael Luther King. He graduated high school in 1944 at age 15 and enrolled at Morehouse College, where he earned a B.A. in Sociology in 1948. Following this, King went on to earn a B.D. from Crozer Theological Seminary in 1951, and a Ph.D. from Boston University in 1955.
In 1953, King married Coretta Scott, a New England Conservatory music student, and they eventually had four children. The son of the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, King was ordained in 1947, and in 1954, he became the minister of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.
King’s legacy as a civil rights advocate began in 1955 when he led a boycott of Montgomery’s segregated city bus lines. The following year earned King a major victory and prestige as a civil rights leader when Montgomery buses began to operate on a desegregated basis. As a result of his outspoken criticism of segregation, King’s home was bombed.
King organized the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, which gave him a base to pursue further civil rights activities, first in the South and later nationwide. In 1959, he visited India, further cultivating his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. King’s practice of civil disobedience led to his arrest on numerous occasions in the 1950s and 60s. His campaigns had mixed success. The anti-segregation protest he led in Birmingham, Ala., in 1963 brought him worldwide attention: King was arrested and jailed. During his incarceration, King penned Letter from a Birmingham City Jail, which is still studied in writing and rhetoric classes today.
The August 1963 March on Washington, during which King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, brought together more than 200,000 people. In 1964 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In the same year, King and the SCLC joined the voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery made famous by police who beat and tear gassed participants. In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which suspended literacy tests and other restrictions that prevented blacks from voting.
King’s leadership in the civil rights movement was challenged in the mid-1960s as other civil rights leaders grew more militant. His interests, however, widened from civil rights to include criticism of the Vietnam War and a deeper concern over poverty. His plans for a Poor People’s March to Washington were interrupted by a trip to Memphis, Tenn., in support of striking sanitation workers. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.
James Earl Ray, a career criminal, pleaded guilty to the murder and was convicted, but he soon recanted, claiming he was duped into his plea. Ray’s conviction was subsequently upheld, but he eventually received support from members of King’s family, who believed King to have been the victim of a conspiracy. Ray died in prison in 1998.
Regional stews offer unique flavors
The first Brunswick stew I remember eating was long ago in Oconee County at a horse show. It was cooked in a huge black iron kettle over an open fire, and I was told it had been cooking since five in the morning. It was fabulous.
Although Burgoo is known as a Kentucky stew, there’s no law that says we can’t cook it in South Carolina. And we do. It’s always served at the Kentucky Derby.
There are as many different versions as there are cooks and it, along with these other recipes, can be fine-tuned and fiddled with until the perfect flavor is achieved.
Pine Bark Stew has no pine bark in it, but is often cooked over a fire started with chips of pine bark. It’s a delicious riverbank stew.
Frogmore stew has no frogs that we know of in it. I suppose you could throw in a few legs. It wouldn’t hurt a thing. This one is easy to stretch and is a favorite for the Fourth of July.
They’re good anytime and people usually love at least one of these. I like them all.
Frogmore Stew
6 quarts water
3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
2 pounds new red potatoes
12 ears corn – husked, cleaned and quartered
2 pounds hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Bring water and Old Bay Seasoning to boil in a large stockpot.
Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes more. Add corn and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes.
Drain immediately and serve.
Pine Bark Stew
1/2 lb. sliced bacon, chopped
5 lbs. white potatoes, chopped
2 lbs. onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 qt. water
3 lbs. dressed catfish
1 c. ketchup
4 c. cooked tomatoes, chopped
Fry bacon until crisp in large kettle. Add chopped vegetables with water. Simmer 3 hours, stirring frequently.
Add catfish (or other fish such as halibut or perch steaks) and continue simmering 30 minutes longer.
Before serving, stir in ketchup and add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 10-12.
Brunswick Stew
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (3 pound) whole cooked chicken, deboned & shredded
1/2 cup hickory flavored barbeque sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste (optional)
1 green bell pepper
3 (14.75 ounce) cans cream style corn
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, and sauté the onions and celery until soft. Mix in the pork and beef, and cook until evenly browned. Do not drain.
Transfer the pork and beef mixture to a large stock pot over low heat. Stir in the shredded chicken, tomatoes and their liquid, ketchup, and barbeque sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Place the whole green pepper into the mixture.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 hours, or until thickened.
Stir the cream style corn into the stew mixture. Continue cooking 1 hour, or to desired consistency. Remove the green pepper; chop and return to the stew or discard.
Burgoo
12 cups water
1 (3-pound) fresh whole chicken, cut up
2 pounds stew beef, diced
1 pound cubed pork, rabbit or lamb
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 strips of bacon
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 (16-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
1 cup diced peeled potato
2 cups chopped carrots
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 whole cloves
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 whole bay leaf
1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10-ounce) packages frozen okra, thawed
2 (16-ounce) packages frozen lima beans, thawed
Combine water, chicken, stew beef, salt and pepper in a large stockpot. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, turning it down to medium low when it reaches a simmer, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
Remove the chicken and beef; reserving the broth and skimming any fat from the surface. Remove and discard the skin and bones and discard. Dice the meat and return to the pot.
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, 7 or 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain bacon, leaving the drippings in the skillet; crumble bacon and add to the stockpot. Add flour to the bacon drippings, return to burner and cook, stirring until smooth and starting to turn golden, 3 to 5 minutes; stir the resultant roux into the broth until dissolved.
Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, green bell pepper, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cloves, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1 hour; stirring often.
Remove the cloves and bay leaf. Add corn, okra and lima beans and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Obituaries for the week of January 12
Rhonda Tysinger Hernandes
Liberty — Rhonda Tysinger Hernandes, 52, beloved wife of Jose Guadalupe Hernandes, of 793 Breazeale Road, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her home.
Born June 19, 1958 in Rock Hill, she was a daughter of the late Jack H. and Shirley Gastley Tysinger. She was a 1977 graduate of Easley High School.
Surviving in addition to her husband is her brother, Troy M. Tysinger of Easley; her maternal grandmother, Nora Kerr Gastley of Liberty; Lupe’s son, Martin Botello Hernandez and his wife Debbie; a granddaughter, Brianna Rose Botello; a son, Richard Lewis Smith and a grandson, Brayden Lewis Smith; also surviving are numerous cousins and special friends.
Funeral services were at noon Friday, January 7, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home. Flowers are appreciated or those desiring may make memorials to Providence Hospice, 1 East Sundance Drive, Easley SC 29642.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
John Calvin Williams, Jr.
CENTRAL — John Calvin Williams, Jr., 61, of 116 Water Oak Lane, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Oconee Medical Center.
Born in Anderson, Calvin was a son of the late John Calvin Williams Sr. and Dorothy Mae Peppers Williams. He was a former textile employee and retired from Clemson University. He was a US Army veteran and a member of New Life Church of Central.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Gardner Williams of the home; two sons, Patrick Kennedy Williams of Liberty and Christian Alvah Williams of Spartanburg; one daughter, Wacheta Consuela Williams of Hephzibiah, GA; one brother, Fredrick Antonio Williams of Clemson; and a sister, Jacqueline Johnson of Pendleton.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jared Dante Williams.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with burial following in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Central.
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
Polly Collins
Easley — Pauline Posey “Polly” Collins, 78, of 1808 Brushy Creek Road, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Ethel King Posey. She was retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Donald O. Collins of the home; four sisters, Mildred Greene, Ressie Black, Eloise Gault, and Carolyn Stancil; two brothers, Clyde and William Posey; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Donald “Don” Frederick Steuerwald
Pickens — Mr. Donald, “Don” Frederick Steuerwald, 85, husband of the late Norma Lee Steuerwald, formerly of 214 Fox Squirrel Ridge Road, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2010 at Countryside Living Center.
Born in Wolsey, S.D., a son of the late Fred P. and Marjorie F. Steuerwald, Mr. Steuerwald graduated from South Dakota State University and Southern Illinois University where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering. Don retired as an Electrolytic Capacitor Engineer with Sangamo Electric after twenty-five years of service and was an active member of Easley Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna Elrod and her husband Dell, and Heidi Jean Steuerwald, all of Piedmont; four sisters, Marion Pech of Denver CO, Helen Rogers of Chico, CA, Janice Boe of Dewey, AZ, and Clarice McManus of Huron, SD; grandchildren, Shane Elrod and his wife, Rebecca, of Easley, Sandy Elrod Browning and her husband, Josh, of Piedmont, Travis Elrod of Norwood, NC, Jeanie Montgomery, and her husband, Doug, of Starr, and Millie Taylor and her husband, Stacy, of Asheville, NC; and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Steuerwald was predeceased by a son, Eric F. Steuerwald, a daughter, Jeana Lee Steuerwald, and a brother, Wilfred Steuerwald.
Memorial services were at 4 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Christie Gravely officiating.
The families are at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Ruby Harvell
Liberty — Ruby Price Harvell, 83, of 9 Ridgeline Drive, widow of Bill Harvell, died Thursday, January 06, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Crawford, Georgia she was a daughter of the late McDuffie and Vashti Swaney Price.
She was a member of Calumet Baptist Church and was retired from American Wiping Cloth where she worked as an accountant, and operated Harvell Accounting out of her home until the time of her death.
Surviving are a daughter, Elaine Perry and her husband Gerald of Liberty; son, Rev. Keith Harvell and his wife Alicia of Liberty; a sister, Evelyn Perry of Seneca; a brother, Horace Price of Westminster; two grandchildren, Anita Perry and Stephen Harvell.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calumet Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Jeffrey Harris, and Rev. Willie Honea. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The Oneida Mahaffey Sunday School Class served as honorary escort.
The family requests memorials be made to Calumet Baptist Church, 400 S. Peachtree Street, Liberty SC 29657.
The family will be at the home of Keith and Alicia Harvell, 108 Meadow View Lane, Liberty SC 29657, and memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Linda Gail Childress
EASLEY — Linda Gail Childress, 61, of Easley, died Wednesday, January 05, 2011, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Greenville County, Mrs Childress worked for Alice Manufacturing and was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Greenville.
Surviving are her husband, Frank Childress of the home; two daughters, Michelle Bridgman (Zach) and Tara Lanier; five sons, Chris Childress (Laura),Cody Childress, Jeff Cartee (Trena) Joey Cartee (Sherry) Lee Bowen (Kay);one sister Judy Paradise; sixteen grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.
Juanita Marchbanks
EASLEY — Juanita Allison Marchbanks, 78, of 415 W. King Street, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her home.
Born in Greenville, Mrs. Marchbanks was a daughter of the late James Samuel and Eva Irene Moody Allison. She retired from the Winn-Dixie Warehouse after twenty-seven years of employment. She was a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church. A member of theDAV, Mrs. Marchbanks was a member of the American Legion Post 3.
Surviving are her husband, Robert M. Marchbanks, of the home; one son, Charles M. Anderson of Easley; three step-sons, Marion Ray Marchbanks of Powdersville, and Randy Eugene and Brad Marchbanks, both of Pickens; one daughter, Debbie L. Beak (Richard) ofGreenville; three step-daughters, Elaine Green of Six Mile, Debra Jean Griffin of Jesup, GA, and Deborah Gantt of Pickens; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Tolly C. Allison. In addition to her parents, Mrs.Marchbanks was predeceased by a daughter, Babby Benita Anderson; a step-son, Michael Marchbanks; two brothers, James and Charles Allison; a sister, Ruth H. Norris; and two grandsons, William Scott Sprouse and Chad Marchbanks.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Marietta.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Odie Hayes
Easley — Odie Bertran Hayes, 82, formerly of 121 Pennington Drive, Pickens, died Friday night, January 7, 2011.
Mr. Hayes was born in Picken County a son of the late Odie and Bertie M. Simmons Hayes. He was retired from Ryobi Motor Products where he worked in the tool crib and stock room and drove a tow motor. He was an avid camper, hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Griffin Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter Marie Shelton (Paul) of Easley, Sons Thomas Hayes of Aiken, Tony Hayes, Billy Hayes, and Troy Hayes all of Pickens, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers C. B. Hayes and Furman C. “Gabby” Hayes of Pickens and Charles Hayes of Easley and sister Irene Kelly of Pickens.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with burial following at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Hayes family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty-Pickens Lions Club, c/o Furman “Gabby” Hayes, 209 Henderson Street, Pickens, SC 29671.
The family is at the home of a granddaughter, Connie Harris, 114 Miller Road, Easley, SC 29640.
Aaron Albert “Chub” Mann
Six Mile — Albert “Chub” Mann of Six Mile died at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson on Saturday, January 8.
Mr. Mann was born October 14, 1914, in Six Mile to William Benson and Ginny Youngblood Mann.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Rubye Winchester Mann of the home his son, Tom Mann (Kim) of Anderson, SC his daughter, Jane Mann Coward (Wayne) of Byhalia, MS. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren: Abby (Danny) Reed and Angie Davis of Collierville, TN and Chad Mann (Jennifer) of Roswell, GA 6 great grandchildren, McKenzie and Aaron Reed, Wayne and Wes Davis, Jake and Charlie Mann. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters: Ollie Mann, Mae Mann Cantrell, Mellie Mann Childress, Lavinia Mann Baumgarner, his twin brother; Allen “Crick” Mann, Johnny Mann and Clovie Mann Ellenburg.
A lifelong resident of Six Mile, Mr. Mann was a farmer and sawmill owner until he retired. Following retirement he spent many enjoyable hours working at the Happy Berry Blueberry Farm in Six Mile. He continued to garden and work outside until this fall. He lived a remarkable life of good health, self-sufficiency and strong faith. Mr. Mann was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church and was a former Deacon and a member of the Baptist Brotherhood, the Lions Club, and helped build houses for Habitat for Humanity. He also participated in several Mission trips to build churches in other states. Resourceful and determined, he set a good Christian example for his children and grandchildren to follow.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 9, at Six Mile Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family gathered to visit and celebrate the life of Mr. Mann following the service at the church fellowship hall across the street from the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Six Mile Baptist Church Building Fund, 150 North Main Street, Six Mile, South Carolina 29682.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com
FAYE MONROE BREAZEALE
PICKENS — Mrs. Faye Monroe Breazeale, 72, wife of the late James Oscar Breazeale and formerly of Pickens, SC passed away January 7, 2011 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Palmetto Cremation Service is serving the family.
James H. Stuckey, Jr.
Central — James Henry Stuckey, Jr., 63, of 437 Meredith Street and husband of Remedios Valmores Stuckey, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Ramey Hospice House of Anderson.
Born in Anderson, he was a son of Lucile Newton Stuckey of Central and the late James H. Stuckey, Sr. He was a graduate of Francis Marion University having earned a B.S. degree in both psychology and archeology. James was a US Navy Veteran of Vietnam and through his military service and his later service in the Merchant Marines spent time in the Western Pacific, West Pac Operations, Desert Shield and Desert Storm activities. He was a member of the VFW Post 2872 in Athens, GA and was of the baptist faith but recently was rebaptized as a catholic. James was a man of honor, dignity and loved his country. He travelled around the world and he loved sports cars.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Kimberly Douglas and husband, Harry and Sonya Young all of Hemingway, SC; brother, Keith N. Stuckey of Lexington, SC; sisters, Elizabeth Mabry of Lexington, SC and Mary S. Freeman of Greenville, SC; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
In additon to his father he was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Stuckey.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com.
Cleo Clifton Garrett
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Cleo Clifton Garrett, age 87, passed away January 8, 2011. He was born on December 12, 1923 and was one of 8 children born to Oscar and Nan Garrett of Pickens, South Carolina and was the last surviving child. He has been a San Antonio, Texas resident since 1963. He was active in sports and enjoyed professional baseball and football.
Major Garrett had a distinguished military career, serving 22 years with the United States Army before retiring in July 1967. He had over 8 years of enlisted service and received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant. He served overseas during three wars, WWII with the 28th Infantry Division, the Korean War, and the Viet Nam War. He also served oversees in Germany and Japan. He received numerous military decorations including three Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat during WWII, and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Additionally, he received the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Occupation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, the French and Luxembourg Fourragere, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Following military service, he worked 20 years for Ray Ellison Homes, Inc. in San Antonio and retired. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio was ordained as a Baptist Deacon.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ola Chapman Garrett of San Antonio; 2 sons, Clifton H. Garrett & wife Frances of San Antonio and Earl T. Garrett & wife Charleen of Abilene, TX; 2 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 8:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, Scholarship Fund.
DEBORAH K. POWELL
Liberty — Deborah Kay Powell, 55, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Central, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle and Elizabeth Fant McAlister. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and was a good Christian lady.
She is survived by husband David Powell; daughters, Barbara Ann Chapman of Liberty and Wendy Michelle Overstreet of Central, brother, Larry McAlister of Central, sister, Joyce Moseley of Easley and grandchildren, Austin, Brittany and Kaitlyn Chapman and David Powell. She was predeceased by son David Powell and brother Danny McAlister.
Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central with burial following at Memory Gardens, Clemson.
The family is at the home of daughter Wendy Overstreet, 254 Peach Drive, Central, SC 29630.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.
Doris Parsons
EASLEY — Doris Elizabeth Newton Brandon Parsons, 75, died January 10, 2011, after a brief illness.
Born April 11, 1935, in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late James Walter Newton and Ruby Estelle Blanchett. She was married to Austin Vernell (Toad) Brandon from Texas until his passing, then married to Aldon E. (Buck) Parsons of Oklahoma until his passing. She earned a Masters of Education from Texas A&M-Kingsville, and was a retired school teacher from Easley High School in 1992. Her hobbies included painting, in which she was very accomplished; and taught art as a hobby. She enjoyed knitting and her grandkids, reading, and recently she finished her autobiography.
Surviving are three children, Sam (Norma) Brandon of Austin TX, Shanna Allen of Easley, and Sharon Higgins (Ken Higgins) of Easley; six grandchildren, Justin Mawyer (Jessie), Adam Mawyer (Brandi), Talisa Brandon (Roger), Brock Allen, Brandon Higgins, and Makaylyn Higgins; one step grandson, Forrest Six. three great grandchildren; a sister, Linda Daniel of Englewood, FL; and a step mother, Marge Newton of Easley.
Predeceased were two sisters and one brother, Martha Graham, Carl Douglas and Jo Newton.
Family will receive friends at Easley First Baptist Church from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 in the Narthex of the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina.
Richard Charles Hill
EASLEY — Richard C. Hill, 78, of 404 Haverhill Circle, Easley, died January 9, 2011.
Born June 27, 1932, in Lincoln, Neb., he was the son of the late Harold L. and Agatha Bartlett Hill, formerly of Easley and Hollywood, Fla. Mr. Hill was part-owner of Marion Davis, Inc. until his retirement in 1981 and served on the Advisory Board of B.J. Skelton Career Center. He was a former member of the Elk’s Club of Greenville, a proud member of Bates Masonic Lodge of Easley and a life member of the Shriners Hejaz Temple of Greenville.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Wanda Lee S. Hill; 2 daughters, Sandra Lee H. Garrett of Greer, Jamie Lou H. Lane of Fountain Inn and a son, Richard Jeffrey Hill (Tami) of Midway, GA; 5 grandsons, Russell F. Garrett, W. Ryan Hill, Brandon J. Hill, Stephen J. Hill and Charles A. Hill; 1 granddaughter, Brittany L. Hill and 2 great-grandsons, Dakota C. Stuhmer and Aiden B. Hill.
A memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Jim Correll, will be held at 2 p m. on Saturday, January 15, at First United Methodist Church, 115 West First Avenue, Easley. Interment will follow, with Masonic Last Rites, at Springwood Cemetery downtown Greenville.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, prior to the service.
The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Greenville at 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Mildred J. Crane
Greenville — Mildred Jean Lawrence Crane, 68, of Greenville, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.
Born in Toccoa, Ga., she was the daughter of Lois Blanch Lawrence of Pickens and the late Howard Lawrence. Mrs. Crane was retired from Li-Chelle Manufacturing in Greenville.
Surviving are her mother of Pickens; two daughters, Cathy Diane Hoxit (David) and Tracy Lois McGaha (Robert) of Pickens; three sons, Ruben Bruce Crane (Debra) of Greenville, William Lee Crane (Linda) of Spartanburg and Michael Anthony Crane (Lisa) of Toccoa; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a sister, Sandra Lawrence (Doug) of Pelzer.
In addition to her father, she was predeceased by a son, Bobby Leon Crane, a great grandson, Austin J. Septon, her grandmother, Ruth Phillips, and two sisters, Judy Thorpe and Mary Sue Cawthon.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family will be at the home of David and Cathy Hoxit, 1173 Gravely Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
C. Roy Collins
CENTRAL — Charles Roy Collins, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Collins Ole Towne in Central.
Roy was born in Central and was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Collins. He was a resident of Pickens County for 72 years and was a civic leader having been a member of various clubs and committees. Roy was a former employee of Clemson University Forestry Dept., Director of Public Works for Pickens County, was on the Pickens County Council, served on the Easley-Central Water District, the Pickens County Water Authority as well as serving for over 45 years in the SC Army National Guard.
Roy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Shirley Collins of the home; his children Sheryl (Joe) McElwee of Anderson; Marshall (Janie) Collins of Rock Hill; and Marion (Gail) Collins of Clemson. Roy is also survived by his eight grandchildren Barron (Ryan) Voskuil, Trip McElwee I, Anna McElwee, Margaret McElwee, Marshall Collins II, Kelsey Collins, William Collins, and Hannah Collins. Roy is also survived by his brother Ray (Lillian) Collins, and his sister Floy Hester of Hickory, N.C.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister Juanita Beth Collins.
Visitation was held at Collins Ole Town Chapel, 228 Lawton Rd. Central SC, 29630 from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 8.
The body was placed in Central First Baptist Church, 207 Johnson Rd. at 1 p.m., Sunday, January 9 prior to the funeral service, which was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Burial followed with full military rites at Memory Gardens, Clemson.
Memorials may be made to Central First Baptist Church at the above address or to the Roy Collins Music Memorial Fund c/o Southern Wesleyan University Choral Department at P.O. Box 1020, Central, SC 29630.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
Classifieds for week of January 12
Help Wanted
LPN/RN WANTED: Now hiring 1FT and PRN Nurse at Heritage Healthcare of Pickens. Come join our team of loving, award winning, caring professionals at Heritage Health Care of Pickens located at 163 Love and Care Rd. Six Mile, SC. We offer Great Benefits and Competitive Wages. Please contact Amanda Hendricks, DHS at 864-868-2307 or email ahendricks@uhs-pruitt.com EEOC Employer/Drug Free Workplace. 1/12
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ABLE TO TRAVEL? Hiring 10 people, free to travel all states, resort areas. No experience necessary. Paid training/transportation. Over 18. Start ASAP. 1-888-295-0108. SW
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INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED. Most earn $50k-$100K or more. Call our branch office at 843-284-5595. Ask for Amanda Holliday or e-mail amanda.holliday@insphereis.com. Visit www.insphereis-charleston.com. SW
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LAID OFF? PLANT CLOSING? Need that new job? Call Xtra Mile & enroll in CDL Class-A training today! Several locations in SC, including Charleston. 1-866-484-6313 / www.xtramiledrivertraining.com. SW
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EXPERIENCED OTR FLATBED DRIVERS EARN 47.5 up to 50 cpm loaded. 52.3 to 55 cpm for O.D. loads. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Call: 843-266-3731 bulldoghiway.com EOE. SW
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DRIVERS-CDL-A Team with Total! Great miles & great weekly pay. Paid loaded or empty. Teams, solos & CDL grads welcome. 800-942-2104 ext. 238 or 243 www.totalms.com.SW
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DRIVERS- Hornady Transportation, Miles, money & home time! Start up to 0.42 cpm, Sign on bonus available. Great benefits!! Great hometime!! OTR experience req’d. No felonies. Lease purchase available, 1-800-441-4271 x SC-100. SW
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ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.SW
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COLONIAL LIFE is seeking business to business sales representatives and managers to market insurance products and services. Commissions average $56K+/yr. Training & leads. Call Natalie at 803-348-0312.
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Vacation/Travel
ADVERTISE your vacation home, condo or apartment to more than 2.7 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 108 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network at 1-888-727-7377. SW
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Announcements
DO YOU EARN $800 IN A DAY? Your own local candy route! 25 machines and candy. All for $9995. 877-915-8222 All major credit cards accepted! S.S.Reg.No.299 SW
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CASH NOW! Cash for your structured settlement or annuity payments. Call J.G. Wentworth. 1-866-SETTLEMENT (1-866-738-8536). Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. SW
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DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $125.00. With FREE name change documents and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24hrs./7days: 1-888-789-0198; www.CourtDivorceService.com. SW
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Miscellanous
AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866) 367-2513. SW
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ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal,*Accounting,*Criminal justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 888-220-3872 www.CenturaOnline.com.
For Sale
FOR SALE: 1974 Honda CR250 Elsinore Motor cross bike. Excellent condition. New motor. $2,200 firm. 864-506-3009. 01-12
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FREE HD FOR LIFE! Only on DISH Network! Lowest price in America! $24.99/mo for over 120 channels! $500 Bonus! 1-888-713-3172. SW
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Auctions/Shows
NEED BIDDERS? Advertise your auction in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. SW
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267.88+/- Acres (2 tracts). Part of Historic Delta Plantation near Savannah & Hilton Head. Partially-developed Equestrian Center. Absolute Auction: Friday, January 28. www.countsauction.com (434) 525-2991 (VAAF93). SW
Wanted
WANTED: Ben Winchester hardwood flooring to repair the floors at the old Hagood Elementary School. Please call Ted Shehan at 864-508-0878. TFC
Services
Christian lady will sit with sick and elderly. Reasonable rates, references, any hours. 878-7655 or 419-3405. 1/5, 1/12
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For Rent
FOR RENT: Nice office space, 316 West Main street. 6 room, 3 Bath, conference room, private w/entrance for CEO. Reasonable price. 878-2281, 506-1719.
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For Rent: Furnished Apt. W/W- D. utilities optional. 878-2281, 506-1719. TFC
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For Rent: Nice house, city limit, 2-3 BR, 2 BA, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. Call 878-2281. TFC
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For Rent: 3BR, 1.5 BA brick house close to Pickens, 878-6291
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