Monthly Archives: January 2011
Wave score two region wins
EASLEY — The Easley Green Wave picked up a pair of home wins last week to push their conference record above .500.
The Wave entered the week at 9-5 overall and with a 1-2 record in Region I-AAAA play, but exited the week only a game behind second-place Wren in the conference standings.
First up on the slate last week was a Tuesday visit from the Byrnes Rebels.
Easley outscored Byrnes in the first, second and fourth quarters to gain its 10th win of the season by an 88-64 final.
Easley’s trio of guards led the way in scoring. Tim Pickel was high man with 29 points, while Troy McGowens chipped in 21, Spencer Collins had 16 points and Alex Preston added seven. Trevin Franklin and McKenzie Blandin had a good night on the boards for the Wave.
Marquis Simms led Byrnes with 21 points, while Mike Miller and Shai Williams each had 11.
Friday night’s game with the visiting Laurens Raiders gave Easley an opportunity to avenge a 51-47 road loss from earlier in the season.
The Green Wave did just that, turning a tight game into a 62-50 win.
Laurens came to play, with the game staying tight throughout.
Easley held a slim 15-14 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Easley coach Grant Stallard switched to a man-to-man defense in quarter two, and the Wave jumped to a 29-20 halftime lead.
The Raiders pounded the boards all night but the Easley trio of Franklin, Blandin and Jake Foster held the team from Laurens at bay.
Collins rebounded from an off night on Tuesday to lead the Wave with 22 points. Pickel supported the scoring with 12 points, including a pair of three-point baskets. McGowens continued to amaze with his explosive speed to the basket, chipping in 10 points, including two coast-to-coast layups.
Luquan Choice led the Raiders in scoring with 19 points.
Try winging it with chicken
Chicken wings don’t have to be reserved for Super Bowl Sunday, but we admit they’ve become somewhat of a traditional football food.
There are four versions offered here, even one that can be virtually forgotten in the slow cooker. But they’re all good, some a little messy to eat, and all slightly different in flavor.
The wings are good with almost anything, so make a meal from them or add them to the snack table.
Feel free to reduce the amount of hot sauce and hot peppers if preferred. After all, everybody has a different tolerance level for heat, and you don’t want to destroy your taste buds.
Slow Cooker Chicken Wings
5 lb. chicken wings
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. mustard
4 tbsp. soy sauce
Cut each wing into 3 pieces — throw away the tip. Brown in skillet until golden brown and put in slow cooker (on low).
Mix brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce in saucepan and heat until it becomes liquid. Pour over the wings and cook 2-8 hours.
Jerk Grilled Chicken Wings
1/4 c. fresh squeezed
orange juice
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped (use gloves)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
12 large chicken wings, tips removed and wings cut apart at joint
Mix together the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic, ginger, habanera pepper, curry powder, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk in the vegetable oil. Pour 3/4 of the marinade into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and place the chicken wing pieces into the bag. Squeeze out any air, and mix the wing pieces with the marinade, and refrigerate from 4 to 12 hours. Place the remaining 1/4 of the marinade in a small bowl, and refrigerate until grilling time.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the wing pieces from the bag of marinade, and discard the used marinade. Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper to taste, and sear on the hottest part of the grill until the wings begin to brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Move the wings to a less-hot part of the grill, baste with the unused portion of the marinade, and close the grill. Grill until the wings are golden brown, show good grill marks, are no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 more minutes. Baste again with marinade and turn after 5 to 8 minutes.
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
1 c. water
1 c. soy sauce
1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. pineapple juice
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
3 lbs. chicken wings or drumettes
Whisk together the water, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger in a large glass or ceramic bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the chicken wings, coat with the marinade, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F). Grease baking dishes, and set aside.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess and place the chicken wings into the prepared baking dishes. Discard the remaining marinade. Bake the wings in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is evenly browned, about one hour.
Sticky Wings
3 lbs. chicken wings
1 tbsp. garlic salt, or to taste
2 eggs
2 c. cornstarch
1 qt. vegetable oil for frying
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
Rub the chicken with garlic salt on all sides. Allow to rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Beat the eggs well in a shallow dish; place the cornstarch in another shallow dish. Dip each piece of chicken into beaten egg and roll in cornstarch until thoroughly coated. Shake off excess cornstarch.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F. Cook the chicken, a few pieces at a time, until the crust is golden brown, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Place the chicken into the baking dish so the pieces touch each other.
Stir together the sugar, vinegar, water, ketchup, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating thoroughly with sauce.
Bake the chicken in the sauce until the juices run clear, basting with sauce every 10 minutes, for 40 to 50 minutes. Turn the pieces about halfway through baking. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees.
Obituaries for week of January 26
Jo Moore
Pickens — Edith Joyce “Jo” Landreth Moore, 77, wife of Dr. Buddy Moore of Pickens, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Jo was born in Oconee County daughter of the late Rev. C. V. Landreth and the late Lottie Mae Crooks Landreth. She was a homemaker and formerly worked as a bank teller in Easley. She has also served as a pastor’s wife along with her husband for 49 years. Jo was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Pickens.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Dr. Buddy Moore of Pickens, her son Wallace Moore (Lynn) of Marshville, N.C. and daughter Donna Rackley (Dan) of Pelzer, grandchildren Shelton Moore (Jo Ann) and Sean Moore (Mandy), and great grandchildren Eden Moore and Garrett Moore. Also surviving is her brother Horton Landreth (Jerene) of Cliftside, N.C.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by a daughter Sharon Moore.
Funeral services were conducted 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Dillard Funeral home with Dr. David Gallamore and Dr. Buddy Moore officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Moore family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Mary McReynolds
Liberty — Mary Carolyn Butler McReynolds, 64, of 320 Bradley Drive, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at her residence.
Born in Fayetteville, N.C. she was the widow of Thomas Edward McReynolds and was a daughter of Mary Bledsoe Butler and the late Vance Butler. She retired from the Marine Corp Exchange, at Camp Jejune, North Carolina where she worked many years in retail sales, and also attended Ruhamah Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to her mother of Lake City, Fla. are two sons, Patrick McReynolds and his wife Tonya of Easley, and Sean McReynolds of Liberty; a sister, Jewell LeBlanc of Orlando, Fla.; four brothers, Vernon, Aaron, and Thomas Butler all of Florida, and Forrest Butler of Georgia; three loving grandchildren, Cory and Savannah McReynolds and Dillon Dunford.
All services for the family will be private.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials in Mrs. McReynolds memory may be made to the American Association of Cancer Research, for donations online please visit www.aacr.org, or by mail, 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Homer Cecil Nalley
Easley — Homer C. Nalley, 84, died Jan. 19, 2011.
He was the son of the late Olin Eugene and Janie Hortense Durham Nalley. Mr. Nalley served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired as set-up man at Singer in Pickens after 41 years of service. He was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his children Melvin (Debra) Nalley, Brenda (Howard) Elling, Wanda (Mike) Waldrop, all of Pickens, and Linda (Mike) Garren of Easley. Surviving also are eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two step-greatgrandchildren. Surviving also are brothers Haskell Nalley and W. T. Nalley of Pickens and a sister Cornelia Bowen of Williamston.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Marjorie Mae Martin Nalley. Mr. Nalley was also preceded in death by brothers Ford Nalley, Olin Nalley, and Ray Nalley and a sister Sarah Corn.
The funeral service was conducted 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his Sunday lunch buddies.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Nalley family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to Tabor United Methodist Church, c/o Reverend Roger Gwinn, 119 Biltmore Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 or to Gideons International, Post Office Box 1538, Pickens, SC 29671.
Jack Davis
Pickens — Jack Gelola Davis, 80, of Our Road, Pickens died Thursday Jan. 20, 2011 at The Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Mr. Davis was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Homer and Mamie Porter Davis. He was retired from Mayfair Mills as a spooling technician and was a member of Morningstar Independent Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his sons and their wives Michael G. Davis and Amy of Belton and Roger Dale Davis and Liberty of Six Mile, a brother the Rev. Minor Lee Davis of Georgia and sisters, Mozelle Davis and Delores Mauldin both of Pickens and Ethel Lee Dodgens of Liberty. Grandchildren include Dustin Davis and his wife Andrea, Whitney Evett, Matthew Davis, Will Bearden, Chenoa Davis, Hunter Bearden, Michala Davis, Chloe Bearden, Calev Davis, and Adrienna Davis and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Those desiring may make memorials in Mr. Davis name to Rosemond Living Center, 138 Rosemond Street, Pickens, SC 29671.
Eleanor Owens Roper
Easley — Eleanor Owens Roper, 88, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, religious educator, teacher and community servant died Jan. 18, 2011.
Married 41 years to the late James Cleo Roper, longtime Pickens County and Greenville County businessman, Rotarian and a member of Furman University’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Nora Eleanor Owens Roper was born in Greenville, the second of nine children to the late Rev. Ocie Franklin Owensand the late Mollie Jane Knecht Owens. Eleanor was valedictorian of Calhoun Falls High School (1939) and graduated with honors from Anderson College (1941), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1943) and Furman College (1946), where she was also a member of Zestosophia honorary scholastic fraternity. In life, Eleanor was a religious and scholastic educator — for more than 60 years she was an active member in and servant to her beloved First Baptist Church of Easley, and a teacher and PTA life-member in the Easley (Pickens County) Schools. Throughout her life, since age six when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, her simple life’s philosophy themed the way she lived each day: “I’ll do the best I can, with what I have, where I am, for Jesus’ sake, today”.
Eleanor is survived by her four adult children and their respective spouses: James Cleo Roper, Jr. (Gail) of Pendleton; John Franklin Roper (Jo) of Knoxville, Tenn.; Charles William Roper of Easley and Sarah Jane Owens (Benny) of Easley; her grandchildren: Tyler Roper, Jennifer Roper Johnson, Kelley Roper Garrity, Jamie Owens, Mollie Roper, Ellen Owens Holder, James Roper and Katie Owens; step-grandchildren: Richard Gillespie (Kellie), Greg Gillespie (Carol); and great-grandchildren: VincentJohnson, III, Robbie Johnson, Lillian Garrity, William Garrity, and step-great-grandchildren: Lydia Gillespie, Jacob Gillespie, Bryson Gillespie, Corbin Gillespie, Mollie Jones and Madison Jones. She is also survived by her sister: Wilma Owings (David) of North Augusta, brothers: David Owens (Joann) of Lake Wales, Fla., Lenard Owens (Jean) of Greenville, sisters-in-law: Vivian Owens, Betty Owens and Ruth Bower of Greenville, Argle (Hon) Thompson of Easley; Martha Vickery (John), Easley; Miriam Vickery, Spartanburg; and brothers-in-law: Chester Holmes of Greenville; John Roper (Ruth) and Earl Roper of Seneca.
She was preceded in death by her parents: the Rev. and Mrs. O. F. Owens of Greenville; sisters: Mary Thompson (Bill) of Easley and Esther Holmes of Greenville; brothers: Joe Owens, Ansel Owens and Lewis Owens of Greenville.
Services were held Saturday, Jan. 22. at the First Baptist Church, 300 East First Avenue, Easley. Burial followed in Easley’s Westview Cemetery. Services were conducted by Dr. John Adams, assisted by Dr. Chester Holmes, Jr. and the Rev. Ken Owens.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Philathea Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be sent to the “Intercessory Prayer Ministry”, First Baptist Church, 300 East First Avenue, Easley, South Carolina 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Marie Garrett
Six Mile — Marie Lamance Garrett, 88, widow of John Seagle Garrett, Sr. died Thursday, January 20, 2011.
Mrs. Garrett was born in Rosman, N.C., daughter of the late Roy and Olivene Galloway Lamance. She was retired from Sangamo Electric in Oconee County, and she was a member of Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church in Six Mile.
Survivors include her son Gerald Garrett (Tracie) of Pickens, grandchildren Pam Rampey (Wesley) and Charles Garrett (Cindy), Christina Garrett and Melissa Garrett, all of Six Mile, and Sgt. Steven Garrett, USMC, stationed in Afghanistan.
Also surviving is her brother Clinton Lamance of Six Mile.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Garrett was predeceased by two sons John Seagle Garrett, Jr. and Larry Bryan Garrett; two grandchildren, Bryan J. Garrett and Angela Michelle Garrett; and two brothers, John Lester Lamance and David Elmo Lamance.
Graveside services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Garrett family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Those desiring to do so may make memorials to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, www.shrinershq.org.
Stanley Mahaffey
Liberty — Fred Stanley Mahaffey, 83, of 713 Ruhamah Road, Liberty, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at his home.
He had a long and rewarding career in textile management. He served as a Vice-President of Marketing, Woodside Division of Dan River Mills. Later, he served as plant manager for Lowenstein Manufacturing in Huntsville, Ala. He also served as plant manager for Opelika Manufacturing Company in Opelika, Ala. and Beacon Manufacturing Company in Westminster. He also served as the past President of the SC Textile Association. He enjoyed baseball and football. Mr. Mahaffey and his brother Jack served as co-captains of the Liberty High School football team that won a State Championship in 1947. Mr. Mahaffey was a U.S. Navy veteran. In earlier years, Mr. Mahaffey was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was Scoutmaster for troops in Liberty and Cateechee. Mr. Mahaffey was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1963 for distinguished service to BSA. In addition, he served as President of the Blue Ridge Council from 1976-1978. He also attended Furman University. Throughout his adult life, he was active in various civic organizations including the Lions Club and Rotary. Mr. Mahaffey previously served as a trustee of North Greenville Junior College (North Greenville University). He enjoyed gardening, reading and watching the Atlanta Braves. He was an avid supporter of the Braves. Mr. Mahaffey was involved in church activities for his entire life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Central where he taught the Men’s Bible Sunday School Class. He had also served as a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Bryant Mahaffey, of 63 years, sons Mike (Gail) Mahaffey of Clemson, Paul(Sandy) Mahaffey of South China, Maine, daughters Pam Furr ( Carlton) of Powdersville, Cyndi St. John (David) of Irmo, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Vernon Mahaffey of Liberty and the Rev. Jack Mahaffey of Easley.
He was predeceased by his parents Sylvestor and Essie Mahaffey; his sister Hazel Mahaffey; brothers Heyward Mahaffey, J.B. Gilstrap, and Glen Gilstrap.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Liberty Mortuary in Liberty by the Rev. Jack Mahaffey and the Rev. Tony Qualkinbush.
At the request of the family, memorials may be made to either First Baptist Church of Central, 207 Johnson Road, Central, SC 29630 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Council, PO Box 6628, Greenville, SC 29606.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Charles E. Yeager
Easley — Charles E. Yeager, 56, of Easley, died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.
Born in Greensburg, Pa., a son of Edward and Florence Westover Yeager. He was the owner of Chuck Yeager Real Estate. He achieved the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He graduated with a bachelors degree from USC. He was a respected family man who was loved by all.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his best friend and loving wife of 16 years, Debbie Hatton Yeager; a son Ronnie Tolley (Sommer); three daughters, Leah Yeager, Theresa “Dodie” Davis (Rodney) and Missy Lee (Michael); three sisters, Kathy Yeager, Linda Yeager, Jenny Yeager; one brother, Dave Yeager; eight grandchildren.
Memorial service was held 5 p.m. Monday at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.
In lieu of flowers 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-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.
Pearl A. Simmons
Pickens — Pearl Atkins Simmons, 82, widow of Robert Oscar Simmons died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at her home.
Mrs. Simmons was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Smiley Durrant and Carrie Cantrell Atkins. She was retired as a seamstress from Sir Shirtmakers and was a lifelong member and former pianist at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra S. Lesley and her husband Albert Pete Lesley of Pickens and her son Wade Robert Simmons and his wife, Joyce H. Simmons of Easley. Surviving also are six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by three brothers and their wives Jay Frank Atkins and Nora, Oscar Atkins and Alice, Luther Atkins and Louise and a sister Nellie Atkins.
Funeral services were conducted 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with Dr. Stuart Houston and the Rev. Buckshot Avant officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of The Upstate, and especially Pat, Joann, Ann and Matthew.
Erla Norton
Easley — Erla Marie Hughes Norton, 92, formerly of North Cedar Rock Road, wife of the late Herman Hershel Norton, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Laurel Hill Living Center.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Dodson Hughes, Mrs. Norton retired from Cone Mills and was a member of Cannon Mountain Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Hershel Norton (Marty) of Norfolk, Va., Austin Norton (Linda) of Pickens and Wade Norton (Faye) of Liberty; three daughters, Faye Shelton (Darvis), Hazel Holden (Gerald) and Allene Crenshaw (Robert) all of Pickens; two brothers, Carl Hughes of Liberty and the Rev. Colie Hughes of Pickens; a sister, Martha Hughes Lance of Pickens; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Norton was predeceased by four brothers, three sisters, and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ark Hospice, 117 Broadbent Way, Anderson, SC 29625.
The family is at the home of Allene and Robert Crenshaw, 426 Boggs Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Ben Aiken
Pickens — Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Aiken, 77, husband of Mary Lou Gibson Aiken, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011.
Ben was born in Pickens County, a son of the late George Robert and Sadie Galbreath Aiken. He was retired owner and operator of Piedmont Overhead Door and Piedmont Plumbers. Ben was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church and Men’s Sunday School Class and he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years Mary Lou of the home, son, Robert Edward Aiken and his wife Esther, of Pickens, and seven grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Joe Aiken of Easley, and sisters Teena Hopkins of Greenville and Hazel Marler of Easley.
In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by a son Benjamin Scott Aiken.
Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the Aiken family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Pickens Camp, Post Office Box 1538, Pickens, SC 29671.
Juanita W. Martin
Clemson — Juanita Whitt Martin, 83, widow of the late William A. “Bill” Martin, died peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at her residence in Clemson. She was affectionately known as “Giga” by all who loved her.
Born in Seneca, she was the daughter of the late George and Roxie Stone Whitt. She formerly worked in the cafeteria of Morrison Elementary School in Clemson and was often seen helping her husband at Martin’s Grocery in Clemson. Juanita was a member of the Red Hat Society and a very active member of East Clemson Baptist Church, where she participated in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and the Young At Heart Group.
She is survived by three sons, Randy Martin of Clemson; Tony Martin and wife Leila of Duluth, Ga.; Jimmy Martin and wife Kim of Lexington; two daughters, Marlene Wheeler and husband Dean of LaGrange, Ga.; Cathy Pollard of Central; a sister, Doris White of Lexington; Grandchildren; Travis and Minde Wheeler of Summerville; Luke and Alecia Clamp of Lexington; Chad and Loren Martin of Marietta, Ga.; Amanda Martin of Clemson; Tassy and Ralph Mannis of Central; Lee and Lauren Pollard of Cleveland, Tenn.; Eric Pollard of Marietta, Ga.; Sara Pollard of Clemson; Will Martin of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Andrew Martin of Seattle, Wash.; Michael Martin of Lexington; Great-Grandchildren; Caroline Wheeler; Ian and Alex Champ; Devin Martin and Nina and Logan Mannis.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Joyce Martin and nine brothers and sisters.
A Graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Memory Gardens with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. at East Clemson Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Gilliam officiating.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons, which is assisting the family.
Glenn Cole
Central — Wallace Glenn Cole, 75, husband of Barbara Ann Stokes Cole, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at his residence in Central.
Glenn was born in Oconee County, and was the son of the late Wallace Hoyt and Mary Ola Dobson Cole. He was the founder and owner of Southeast Electrical and Mechanical Contractors of LaGrange, Ga. Glenn was a Christian who loved the Lord and attended Flat Rock Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean War.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Gregory Glenn Cole and wife, Robin and Wallace Kenneth Cole and wife, Pam all of Pine Mountain, Ga.; a daughter, Cynthia Cole of New York, N.Y.; three sisters; Ann Higgins of LaGrange, Ga.; Jean Gillespie of Liberty and Beth Farmer of Pendleton; grandchildren; Johnathan (Joy) Hulsey, Matthew (Lorie) Hulsey, Mallory (Ryan) Daniel, Garrett Cole, Kennedy Cole and Tiffany (Phillip) Jackson; great-grandchildren; Skyler Hulsey, Victoria Hulsey, Morgan Shay and Hailey Jackson.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Vickie Lynn Dukes; two brothers; Tommy Cole and Billy Cole; three sisters; Linda Addis, Sue Kirkley and Lorina “Jo” Greer; and a granddaughter, Laura Ann Cole.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, S.C. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Martin Grove Wesleyan Church, 2008 Shady Grove Road, Sunset, SC 29685 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons
Catherine F. Culver
Clemson — Catherine Culver died peacefully at her residence at Clemson Downs on Jan. 24, 2011.
She was born on March 5, 1918 in Clanton, Ala. to Roy L. Foshee and Ethel Traywick Foshee. Catherine’s beloved husband of 71 years, Chester, died on Nov. 9, 2010. The family fondly remembers Catherine, Grandmama Culver, as a devoted mother and grandmother. She patiently taught any and all who wanted to learn to knit, sew, cross-stitch, cook and play. She gathered the family for countless meals to celebrate holidays or just to be together.
Catherine and Chester have two daughters, Carol Ferree and husband, Roy, who live in Easley, and Joy Ferree and husband, Butch, who live in Clemson; four granddaughters, Jackie O’Hara and husband, Jerry, live in Warrenton, Va.; Gay Eitenmiller lives in Ballground, Ga.; Megan Cobb and husband, Ala., live in Huntley, Ill.; and Cary Blackwell and husband, Tommy, live in Clemson. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Olivia, Daniel, Maura Kate, Owen and John O’Hara; Erin, Thomas and Mason Eitenmiller; Alexis and Matthew Cobb; and Lila Blackwell. Sisters Juanita Lanford and Mary Will Lunceford still live in Birmingham, Ala.
Brother Maurice and half-brother Edgar predeceased her.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clemson, where Catherine and Chester were members for most of the years since 1952.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
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Help Wanted
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Auctions/Shows
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Pawn shop owner shoots at burglary, carjacking suspects
PICKENS — Pickens County officers are on the lookout for a pair of suspects they believe carjacked a vehicle near Furman University and later rammed the vehicle through the door of a pawn shop on S.C. 8 between Pickens and Easley.
According to Pickens County deputies, officers were dispatched to Pace’s Pawn on Friday at 9:25 p.m. after a car backed through the front doors of the business in an apparent attempted burglary.
The store owner, who was inside the closed business at the time, said he saw a dark-colored small vehicle back up to the doors, rev its engine and smashed through the glass doors, collapsing the metal door frame, according to the police report. The owner then said a subject wearing a black hoodie or mask got out of the car’s passenger side and enter the store.
The shop’s owner said he then fired approximately five shots from a .44 special handgun toward the intruder and the vehicle, which he believed he hit with some of the rounds. The suspect then re-entered the vehicle, which left the scene heading towards Easley.
An eyewitness who was driving on S.C. 8 towards Easley said he turned his vehicle around after he saw the car back into the storefront, believing the driver was “up to no good.” As the car fled, the witness followed, giving the license plate number to police dispatchers. According to the report, the witness continued on S.C. 8 after the vehicle turned into the Rutledge St. subdivision.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers immediately continued toward Easley, attempting to find the vehicle. Officers searched the Rutledge St. subdivision and alerted surrounding agencies to be on the lookout for the car, but had no success.
Officers then returned to scene to take statements from the shop owner and witnesses.
When the tag number was reported, deputies were informed that the vehicle was believed to be one that was carjacked earlier in the evening from a woman in Greenville County.
According to officials, the car was stolen from the woman in her driveway on Watkins Bridge Road near Furman University by two men at gunpoint around 7:35 p.m.
Authorities say the woman’s two children were in the vehicle when the carjacking occurred, but were released and were unhurt.
The car stolen was a 2007 Toyota Camry, grey in color with South Carolina license plate CXF 527.
While still on scene at the pawn shop, radio traffic indicated that the vehicle was possibly involved in an attempted carjacking at the Austin Woods Apartment Complex in Easley, according to the police report.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the Camry, which is likely to have significant rear-end damage. If you have any information, please contact the the PCSO at 898-5500.
Snow days could take spring break
COUNTY — Following the momentous snow storm that began early Sunday, Jan. 9, schools throughout the Pickens County district remained closed all week last week.
The 7-9 inch snow accumulation created hazardous icy conditions on roadways, making it unsafe to operate school buses, and the S.C. Department of Transportation urged drivers to stay off the roads unless there was an emergency situation.
In celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, school remained closed this Monday as well.
Many parents throughout Pickens County were surely elated to be sending their children back to school yesterday; however, many students and parents are left wondering how the inclement weather hiatus from school is going to be made up.
According to Julie Thompson, Director of Communication Services for the School District of Pickens County (SDPC), three of the days missed because of inclement weather will be made up as scheduled on Friday, March 18, Monday, April 25, and Friday, June 3. These will be regular school days for all Pickens County students.
The district has yet to make a decision on making up the remaining days. Since the snowstorm affected so many school districts, the state General Assembly may consider forgiving some of the missed days, Thompson said.
SDPC superintendent Dr. Henry Hunt will also discuss alternatives with the Pickens County Delegation. If the days are not forgiven, the district will consider various options for making up the missed days.
Thompson said the district may consider using some of its spring break days to make up for days lost as a result of the unfavorable weather conditions.
As last week was a scheduled exam week, school district officials were forced to develop a contingency plan for exams. That plan was announced to students and posted on school websites.
Exams are proceeding as scheduled this week Tuesday through Thursday.
Further adjustments to the 2010-2011 SDPC School Calendar are as follows:
Second nine weeks will end on Thursday, January 20.
Second semester will begin Friday, January 21.
High schools will transition to the new semester with A-day on Friday, January 21.
Report cards will be issued on Thursday, January 27.
No further adjustments will be made to the remaining 2010-2011 dates until the SDPC has more information about making up inclement weather days.
Delegation meeting moved to Jan. 31
PICKENS — The Pickens County Legislative Delegation’s annual public meeting has been rescheduled due to last week’s inclement weather.
The meeting is scheduled to be held in the auditorium at the Pickens County Administration Building at 222 McDaniel Avenue in Pickens on Monday, January 31, at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting.
Citizens will have an opportunity to ask questions of and make comments to members of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation.
The Legislative Delegation consists of Senators Thomas C. Alexander and Larry A. Martin, and Representatives Eric Bikas, Davey Hiott, Phillip Owens, and B. R. Skelton. The members of the Delegation will comment on various issues that may be introduced in the upcoming session of the General Assembly, which convened on Tuesday, January 11. For further information, please contact the Delegation Office at 850-7070.
A celebration of Dr. King’s dream
Community members gathered on the steps of the Pickens County Courthouse on Monday to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Above, former members of the armed forces lead the National Anthem. Below, the Rev. James Williams gives the message at the event, and at right, two young ladies unite in celebration of Dr. King. Griffin Bbenezer Baptist and Pickens Presbyterian Church hosted the event.
Man charged with murder, arson in wife’s 2010 death
EASLEY — An Easley man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after being indicted on murder and first-degree arson charges in his wife’s death in July 2010.
According to a release from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Don Kinsela, 49, was indicted by a Pickens County grand jury for murder and first-degree arson in the July 3, 2010, death of his wife Cheryl.
According to the indictments, authorities believe Kinsela “unlawfully and with malice and aforethought” killed his wife by setting a storage building on fire while she was inside. The building was located at the Kinsela home at 131 Beverly Drive in Easley.
As the Courier reported last year, firefighters arrived at the couple’s home at around 1:30 p.m. July 3, where they were able to free Cheryl Kinsela from an outbuilding that had caught fire behind the home. She was pronounced dead at Baptist Easley Hospital, according to Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley.
Don Kinsela was also transported to the hospital following the fire, but was later discharged.
Officials said the fire was contained in about 15 minutes, and no other structures were threatened.
Firefighters believed at the time that the fire was caused by the malfunction of a piece of equipment in the structure.
The incident remained under investigation, however, with SLED investigating at the request of the Easley Fire Department.
SLED, the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, the Easley Police Department, the Easley Fire Department, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) announced Kinsela’s arrest Tuesday afternoon.
Kinsela was arrested without incident by SLED, the Easley Police Department and BATFE.
The case will be prosecuted by the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Snow, ice hinder fire department response,Six Mile man loses everything in blaze
SIX MILE — On Monday, January 10, at 5:57 p.m., the Six Mile Fire Department received a phone call about a fire in progress at the home of Junior Shove, located on Willow Spring Road.
Ronnie Duncan, chief of the entirely volunteer department, dispatched trucks one minute later. By 6:19 p.m., Six Mile F.D. crews, aided by the Keowee Springs Fire Department arrived on the scene.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
“With all the snow and ice on the roads, it took a little longer than it normally would (to get to the scene),” Duncan said. “But I am really proud of the job we did, especially considering the weather conditions.”
Making it all the more difficult to get the trucks up to Shove’s home was an impervious gravel drive, impassible because of the ice, snow and mud that even chains could not over-come.
“People need to make sure that the driveways to their homes are clear during and after a major storm,” Duncan said. “EMS, fire trucks and other emergency response units can’t do anything to help when they can’t get to where help is needed.”
During winter storms, grocery stores are buzzing with people stocking up on milk and bread in preparation for being stuck at home; however, many people might not consider how invaluable it could be to have in place a plan that enables people — like emergency response workers — to be able to access them in their homes.
Fire department access to his home had not been a concern for Shove until that Monday evening.
Not unlike any other winter evening, Shove added a few logs to the fire already burning in his fire place before heading in to take a shower. He noticed some popping sounds during his shower, but it was not until he had dressed and walked out toward the living room that he realized his home was on fire.
Duncan said Shove is lucky to have made it out alive, and based on Shove’s account of the events, both men are correct. Within seconds of his escape from the burning house, Shove said he heard a whooshing sound and turned around to see the entire roof collapse onto his home.
“I stood there in my pajamas and socks and watched my house burn,” said Shove. “There was nothing I could do.”
The Six Mile Fire Department had three trucks on the scene — all of which contained water and were used to shuttle water back and forth as approximately 23 volunteers worked to extinguish the fire. Because trucks were unable to get up to the house, hoses were stretched some 75-100 feet from the main road to the burning structure. According to reports, firefighters were on the scene until 10:09 p.m. battling the blaze.
“It was terrifying to watch,” said Shove, who, along with his parents, helped extinguish the fire by shoveling heaps of snow onto it until fire department volunteers arrived.
Perhaps the worst irony of this tragedy is that Shove had been working diligently for the last three years to remodel and renovate his home so that he could qualify for homeowners insurance. At the time of the fire, he was only days away from meeting the requirements. Shove had flashing to install on the roof, but he was waiting for better weather to begin the last project.
Shove is no stranger to adversity in life. Currently staying in his parents’ home, which is adjacent to where his home once stood, Shove has been helping care for his father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. In 2008, doctors discovered a tumor growing on Shove’s heart that has to be surgically excised. He has steadily worked part time for Ryan and Tommy Norris at Toyota of Easley, sending money to a sister in Germany that was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Shove literally escaped from the fire with only the clothes on his back. He lost everything he owned in the fire. The greatest loss, he said, are childhood pictures of his family — his brothers and sisters.
“I just stood there and watched it burn. There was no hope,” said Shove.
While he may have momentarily been without hope, thankfully Shove has not been without help. The American Red Cross was able to give Shove $265 to purchase food and other necessities. In addition, Ryan and Tommy Norris from Toyota of Easley called Shove into the dealership and gave him some much-needed clothing.
“This has all been very difficult for me,” said Shove. “I am usually the one who helps other people.”
Shove worked as a private contractor for the U.S. Military for approximately 14 years and is currently a member of a local Veterans’ Club. He volunteers and participates in all sorts of Veteran related parades and activities — including the upcoming Pickens Azalea Festival.
Pat Granger, owner of The Village Inn in Pickens, describes Shove as “a sweet, nice, open-hearted person. He always does things for other people. I can’t tell you how many times he has brought toys up here so that some of our struggling moms would have Christmas for their children.”
As a way of giving back for all that Shove does for the Pickens County community, Granger will be hosting a benefit at The Village Inn in Shove’s honor. She says one of her greatest joys in life is doing things for other people, and it is Granger’s hope that this benefit will help Shove. All of the benefit details have yet to be determined, but Granger estimates it will take place around February 18.
In the meantime, Shove has started cleaning up the burned rubble of his home so that he can rebuild and start over.
“I’ve been driving around trying to find a medium-sized camper I can live in temporarily while I am cleaning up,” said Shove. He is still trying to process all of the events of the last week and said that he is thankful for all the people who have offered him help.
An account has been set up at People’s Bank in Pickens for donations to Shove. The name on the account is David Shove, Jr. Donations can be mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 406, Pickens, SC 29671, attn: Glenda E. Finley.
