Daily Archives: 10/18/2012
Six to be inducted into Green Wave HOF
EASLEY — Easley High School will induct a new class of honorees into its Athletic Hall of Fame at halftime of next Friday night’s football game against Hillcrest at Green Wave Stadium.
There will be an induction dinner at 5:45 p.m. prior to the game in the new school’s cafeteria, and all former Hall of Fame inductees are invited to join.
Being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year are Barry Dean Duncan, Season Brotherton Mauger, Robert Michael (Mike) Owen, Anthony Terrell Robinson, Cornelia Michelle Robinson and James Gregory (Greg) Spearman.
The honorees are all former Green Wave athletes who left an indelible mark on the Easley High School athletic department during their time in high school and beyond.
Courier Community Calendar
• Pickens Church of God hosting annual Fall Festival
Pickens Church of God will be hosting its annual Fall Festival, Saturday Oct. 27 from 4-8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, bouncy house, food, drinks, candy and fun. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 127 McDaniel Ave., Pickens.
• Faith Lutheran to host yard sale Oct. 19
Faith Lutheran Church will have its fourth annual yard sale October 19 and 20 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Faith is located at 729 W. Main Street across from Blue Ridge Electric Co-op. The yard sale will be held in the building for your comfort. There will be many household items, clothing, books, furniture and homemade bakery items will be sold to help support the Gleaning House, a community food pantry. Faith, a small congregation, has been able to provide $1500 to the Gleaning House which just about covers the expenses for providing food for one day for the 350 community residents in need. Using supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial, Faith has been able to share $1.50 with the Gleaning House for each single $1 spent.
Cannon, Pickens partner again to offer Trick or Treat on Main
PICKENS — Cannon Hospital, together with the city of Pickens, is once again planning its annual trick or treating event as a means of providing a safe, family oriented atmosphere for trick or treating.
This year’s “Trick or Treat on Main” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m. on West Main Street in Pickens and is open to all children ages 12 and under, free of charge. Because of liability issues, no animals will be allowed on the trick or treat trail.
Courier Obituaries for 10-17-12
Sylvia Benjamin
Central — Sylvia Lillie Youngblood Bolding Benjamin, 71, of Central died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at The Laurels of Hendersonville.
Sylvia was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Samuel Odell and Lois Merck Youngblood. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church and was retired from Easley Nursing Center as an occupational therapist and certified nursing assistant. Sylvia had many loves including horseback riding, children, and taking care of old people.
Sylvia was twice married, first to the late Ernest Bolding and then to the late Joel Benjamin.
Survivors include her step-daughter Gwen Benjamin of Greenville, brothers and sisters, Lucille Kelley of Liberty, Ernest Youngblood of Six Mile, Felton Youngblood of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Shirley Stubblefield of Six Mile, and Susan Alexander also of Six Mile.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Sylvia was preceded in death by a sister, Syble Jones.
Funeral services were Thursday, Oct 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, Garden of St. Peter.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Benjamin family.
Alvin S. Harrison
Easley — Alvin Stokes Harrison, 82, of 103 McCollum Street, husband of the late Genethel Macie Thomas Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at his home.
Born in Brevard, N.C., a son of the late Earl Cranston and Hattie Harren Harrison, Mr. Harrison retired from Michelin North America and was a member of Easley Church of God. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are two sons, Butch Harrison (and friend, Karen) and Michael Harrison (Naomi), all of Easley; two daughters, Lisa Adams (Bobby) and Pam Smith (Greg), all of Easley; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday at Easley Church of God with the Rev. Dr. David Sustar officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Easley Church of God, P.O. Box 443, Easley, SC 29641.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road which is assisting the family.
Courier Classifieds 10-17-12
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