Daily Archives: 05/09/2012
Franks inks with TCTC
PICKENS — Throughout his high school career, Pickens’ Justin Franks has strived to reach the goal of playing soccer in college.
That dream officially became a reality last Thursday, as the senior signed to play for Tri-County Technical College beginning next year.
“I’m so glad to know it’s set in stone and that’s what I’m going to do,” Franks said. “It’s been my goal since I started in ninth grade playing soccer. I just love the sport.”
Mother’s Day: A history
Only recently dubbed “Mother’s Day,” the highly traditional practice of honoring of Motherhood is rooted in antiquity, and past rites typically had strong symbolic and spiritual overtones; societies tended to celebrate Goddesses and symbols rather than actual Mothers.
One of the earliest historical records of a society celebrating a Mother deity is found among the ancient Egyptians, who held an annual festival to honor the goddess Isis, who was commonly regarded as the Mother of the pharaohs.
Obituaries for the week of May 9
Louise G. Trotter
Pickens — Louise Gilstrap Trotter, 85, widow of Gus Andrew Trotter, died May 6, 2012 at Majesty Health and Rehab in Easley.
Born in Pickens to the late James and Ellen Brooks Gilstrap, Mrs. Trotter was a seamstress for Easley Textile, and a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and cooking for those that she loved.
Surviving are three daughters, Janie Oakley (Larry) of Clyde, N.C., Evelyn Groomes of Pickens, and Sandy Owens (Don) of Simpsonville; two brothers, Charles Gilstrap of Dacusville, and Don Gilstrap of Easley; a sister, Doris Looper of Piedmont; seven grandchildren, Dr. Terry Davis, Pam Bolding, Toni Fraley, Scott Davis, Craig and Brent Watkins, and Lesley Davis; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was pre-deceased by eight brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Doyle Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina – Pickens, 900 East Main Street, Suite E, Easley, SC 29640.
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.
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