Monthly Archives: September 2015
Into every life a leaf must fall
Every beautiful morning we’ve had is a reminder of how nice fall can be. Everything about the season is special. The temperatures are so mild everyone wants to go outside and work in their yards. 
We don’t see people raking as much as we used to, but we do see a lot of people out with their leaf blowers. Years ago, we put oak trees out in the front yard. They’ve grown for 30 years and now offer protection from hot summer days and branches for birds to rest upon.
I love trees and am constantly amazed by the intricate and beautifully balanced system they possess.
But there is one minor flaw with trees. And maybe it’s not really accurate to call it a flaw. Maybe it’s a trait.
In fall, when it is cooling down, trees undress. I always think of summer as the appropriate time to dress lightly but trees apparently have a different view appropriate behavior.
At the first uninterrupted week of crisp, cool weather they begin to remove their clothes. And it’s at a time when their clothes are absolutely beautiful.
The yard is blanketed and the fountain is filled with oak leaves. And not only have they produced an exceptionally large crop of leaves, they also have provided a bounty of acorns.
We are bombarded with them, and even the dogs are a little nervous about walking under the oak trees.
A direct hit with an acorn can really hurt.
It may be the shape of the acorn with the pointed end. They make ideal ammunition. There are sections in the yard that now have such a thick blanket of thee little nuts that you have to exercise extreme caution when walking across them.
If it rains, the acorns grow even more treacherous.
The only creatures to enjoy this fall tradition are the squirrels.
And although the dogs really are wary of falling acorns they have joyously thrown themselves into the sport of squirrel chasing.
They can be lying in the sunshine in a pile of brown leaves giving a pretty good performance of sleeping dogs oblivious to the world around them. But this is just an act.
If even one squirrel ventures into the yard to gather acorns or count them or whatever else squirrels do with acorns, every dog on the place becomes instantly alert.
They can spring into action from a sound sleep and in a flash force the squirrel up into the tree.
There is no way any dog on the place is going to be fast enough to get the prize, but they can play this game for hours on end, confident that eventually a squirrel will make a mistake and be theirs.
Despite the annual chores related to piling up and removing leaves and attempting to remove acorns I’m still glad we have trees. A little work and yard maintenance is the price we pay for enjoying the beauty trees provide all year round.
Blue Ridge Electric announces ‘Bolts Of Brightness’ recipients
Recipients honored at anniversary event
PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative Inc., a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution utility that serves more than 64,000 customers in the Upstate, recently celebrated their 75th anniversary by naming 75 members of the local community as “Bolts of Brightness.”
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“Bolts of Brightness” was established to recognize members in the local community that embody the spirit of the cooperative’s mission. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative opened nominations to Blue Ridge members and selected 75 individuals who have volunteered personal time to serve others in the community. In addition to being recognized with an award at the 75th Anniversary event, honorees were given $500 to be donated to a charitable organization of their choice.
“There was not a better way for Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative to celebrate our 75th Anniversary than to honor our local heroes for their service in our community,” said Charles Dalton, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. “We were thrilled to be able to recognize these individuals with a special event and celebrate their work in the Upstate.”
Award recipients listed by area:
Anderson:
Blake Berry, Manella Calhoun, Lee Halleck and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Palmer.
Cleveland:
Mr. Avery Leroy Ashe, In Memory of Alice Hall Lawton and Anna White.
Easley:
Philip Owens, Patricia Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Shay Hardin, Meg Leatherwood and Anita Richardson.
Fair Play:
Larry Wilkerson.
Landrum:
Dave Schaub, Billy Lee Herman and Jeanne Moore.
Liberty:
Chuck Baker, Deanna Counts and David Moody.
Marietta:
Kenneth Curtis and Rollan Green.
Mountain Rest:
Joseph Jones.
Pickens:
Esther Corn, In Memory of Theron Crenshaw, Sam C. Dunn, Sharon Durham, Teresa Johnson, Betty McDaniel, Gary Monroe, Butch Morris, Kevin Nicholson, Judy Rackley, In Memory of Regina Reece, Bart Turner and Justin Anderson.
Salem:
Marti Jennings.
Seneca:
Jenna Black, Dwaine Eubanks, Sam Thrift, Tom Thrift, Helen Westmoreland, Cheryl Brewer, Toni Brewer, Donald Gilstrap, Gwen McPhail and Ronnie Williams.
Six Mile:
Jimmie Haynes.
Tigerville:
Patty Snyder.
Townville:
David Blizzard, Albert Steven Hartsell, Jr. and Debbie Ann Sloan.
Travelers Rest:
Ann Trammell.
Walhalla:
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arve.
West Union:
Martha Frady and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McMahan.
Westminster:
Olivia Adams, Brian Allen, Vernon Bacher, Jean Carter, Darragh Geist, Paul Graber, In Memory of Shirley Hawkins, Jason Moore, Tim Nix, Lynn Owen, Evelyn Phillips, Kim Richardson, Mildred Spearman, Linda Stone and Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Jones.
Williamston: Chris and Jim Wilson.
To learn more about Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the communities it services, visit blueridge.coop/.
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Hospitals participate in pill take-back day
COUNTY — Cannon Memorial and Baptist Easley Hospitals will be drop-off sites during the National Pill Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This is an opportunity for the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medicines left in cabinets of area homes are subject to misuse and abuse and even theft. The day’s service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The drugs will be disposed of safely without harm to the environment.
National Pill Take-Back Day is sponsored by the Pickens County Sherriff’s Office, the Easley Police Department, the Clemson Police Department, Steppin’ It Up Coalition, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Cannon Memorial Hospital, along with Baptist Easley.
Drop off your unwanted pills at either Baptist Easley or Cannon Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient entrances.
Community Calender9-23-15
• Gillespie reunion will be held Oct. 4
The 67th annual Gillespie reunion will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday Oct. 4, 2015. It will be held in the same location as last year, The Balsam Grove Community Center, 7935 Parkway Rd, Balsam Grove, NC 28708. Each family is asked to bring a well filled basket along with tea, lemonade, or soft drinks. For more info contact Ed Watson at 864-506-0458.
• Children’s Fall Festival set in Easley
The city of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships will host a Children’s Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4-8 p.m. The event will be held around the downtown merchants and at Old Market Square in Easley. Children can trick or treat with the downtown merchants and then join a fun-filled festival with games, music, costume contests and more. The festival is free. For more, visit easleyevents.com or call (864) 423-4344.
• Silent auction to be held at Jones Hill
Jones Hill Church of God will hold a silent auction Saturday Oct. 3. Hot dogs, bake sale, and ticket sales begin at 11a.m. Auction begins at 1p.m. at the church located at 1014 Dalton Rd. Marietta, SC 29661 Dacusville Community
• Crow Creek Church of God yard sale set
Crow Creek Church of God will host a church-wide yard sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The church is located at 128 Crow Creek Church Road in Six Mile. There will something for everyone.
• Lewis reunion is planned for Oct. 4
Anthony B. and Evelyn Ellenburg Lewis reunion is set to be held Oct. 4, at Mt. Sinia Church Fellowship Building. Bring a basket filled with lunch.
Courier Legals 9-23-15
SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER 2015-ES-39-574
IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF
JAMES WILLIAM HALL
[cointent_lockedcontent]YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Petition on the Petitioners or their attorney within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Petition within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Petition.
GLENN, HAIGLER & STATHAKIS, LLP
By:_________________________ John J. Stathakis
121 West Benson Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 226-1885
Attorney for Petitioners
August 19, 2015
Sept. 9, 16, 23
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PETITION FOR DETERMINATION
OF HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF
JAMES WILLIAM HALL
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
CASE NUMBER 2015-ES-39-574
IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF
JAMES WILLIAM HALL
1. Petitioners John Hall and Melissa Stafford (hereinafter referred to as “Petitioners”), hereby move before the Probate Court in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina for an order determining the heirs and administering the estate of James William Hall.
2. Petitioners are the sole surviving heirs of the decedent and are citizens and residents of Pickens County, South Carolina.
3. The decedent died on April 19, 1999 in Pickens County, South Carolina without a Will. A copy of the decedent’s death certificate is attached hereto.
4. The decedent’s parents, brothers and sisters all predeceased the decedent. At the time of the decedent’s death, his sole surviving heirs were Petitioners, who are his children, and his wife, who has subsequently died.
5. The decedent’s wife, Linda Fay Morrison Hall, died on May 14, 2015 leaving as her sole heirs the Petitioners.
6. Linda Fay Morrison Hall lived in Pickens County, South Carolina following the death of the decedent until the time of her death.
7. At the time of the decedent’s death, both the decedent and his wife were joint titleholders of Lot number 21 in Pine Grove Subdivision bearing a street address of 100 Revis Drive, Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, tax map number # F18-00-418H.
8. Additionally, at the time of the decedent’s death, both the decedent and his wife were joint titleholders to a 1978 Fiesta mobile home.
9. After the death of the decedent, his wife paid all the property taxes and all the expenses arising out of the above referenced properties. After the death of Linda Fay Morrison Hall, Petitioners have paid all the property taxes and all the expenses arising out of the above property.
10. At the time of the decedent’s death, the decedent’s wife, now deceased, was unaware of the necessity to probate her husband’s estate as she was co-owner of the decedent’s assets. Petitioners, children of the decedent and his wife, have sought to probate their deceased mother’s estate now only to realize that their father’s estate must also be probated to pass title to the assets.
11. Petitioners have undertaken a review of the decedent’s family records and confirm that they – along with their mother (now deceased) – are the sole surviving heirs of the decedent.
12. Petitioners possess no knowledge or belief as to the existence of any other possible heirs of the decedent or interested parties.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray that this Court issue an order finding that Petitioners, along with their mother, Linda Fay Morrison Hall (now deceased), are the sole surviving heirs of the decedent and granting and releasing the above referenced property to Petitioners along with their mother, Linda Fay Morrison Hall (now deceased).
GLENN, HAIGLER & STATHAKIS, LLP
By:_________________________ John J. Stathakis
121 West Benson Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 226-1885
Attorney for Petitioners
August 19, 2015
Sept. 9, 16, 23
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NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER 2015-ES-39-574
IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF
JAMES WILLIAM HALL
TO ALL HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above-captioned action was filed on August 31, 2015 in the Probate Court for Pickens County, South Carolina. This action seeks the determination of heirs of the estate of James William Hall.
A hearing has been scheduled in connection with this matter on the 14th day of October, 2015 at 10:45 o’clock a.m. in the Probate Court for Pickens County located at 222 McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, South Carolina.
Please be present at said hearing if you are an heir or interested party in the aforementioned estate of James William Hall if so minded.
GLENN, HAIGLER & STATHAKIS, LLP
By:_________________________ John J. Stathakis
121 West Benson Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 226-1885
Attorney for Petitioners
August 19, 2015
Sept. 9, 16, 23
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NOTICE OF SALE
2015-CP-39-589
BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Pickens County, heretofore granted in the case of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Christa L. Moss, I, the undersigned Master In Equity appointed under Order of said Court, will sell on October 5, 2015 at 11:00 o’clock, a.m., at the Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit:
ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, located 2.5 miles North, Northeast of Pickens, being shown and designated a a portion of Lot No. 7 of Blue Ridge Estates on plat prepared by C. E. Shehan Surveying, dated November 9, 1983 and according to said plat, having the following courses and distances, to wit: BEGINNING at iron pin at axle on edge of Blue Ridge Circle; and running along common line of portion of Lot No. 7 herein conveyed and Lot 8 N 75-15 West 179.01 feet to old iron pin; running thence along line of McJunkin North 03-48 East 149.05 feet to old iron pin; running thence along line of McJunkin North 03-48 East 149.05 feet to old iron pin; continuing along line of land of McJunkin North 83-26 East 38.00 feet to new iron pin; running thence along line of portion of Lot No. 6 and a portion of Lot No. 7 (as shown on plat) South 44-17 East 219.40 feet to new iron pin on Blue Ridge Circle; running thence along edge of Blue Ridge Circle South 33-41 West 49.85 feet to the beginning corner.
This being the identical property conveyed unto Beverly E. Widener by deed of the United States of America recorded December 10, 1987 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County in Record Book 26 at Page 55.
This being the identical property conveyed unto Christa L. Moss by deed of Beverly E. Widener recorded November 22, 1993 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County in Record Book 222 at Page 122.
TMS #4192-09-26-1622
Property Address: 134 North Blue Ridge Circle, Pickens, SC 29671
TERMS OF SALE: For Cash, the Master In Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid (in cash or equivalent) by 4:00 p.m., on the sales date, the same to be applied on the purchase price in case of compliance, but in case of noncompliance within Twenty (20) days, the same to be forfeited and applied to the costs and Plaintiff’s debt and the property shall be resold at the risk and expense of the former purchaser. Purchaser shall pay for the deed and necessary revenue stamps for the deed. Purchaser to be responsible for payment of taxes and assessments not past due at the time of sale.
No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain
open after the sale but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.
The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements, and restrictions and easements and restrictions of record, and any other senior encumbrances.
Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance at the rate of 6.5% per day.
The sale will not be held unless the Plaintiff or its attorney is present at the sale or has advised the Master’s office of its bidding instructions. This sale is subject to all matters of record and any interested party should perform an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.
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R. Murray Hughes
Special Referee
Gary P. Rish, PC
Attorney for Plaintiff
P. O. Box 508
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 749-1764
Sept. 16, 23, 30
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE FAMILY COURT
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
C.A. No.: 2015-DR-39-449
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Angel Pelfrey, Gregory Townsend, Steven Rholetter, John Doe Defendants. In the Interest of:
D. Townsend, 10/27/2011
C. Pelfrey, 02/23/2007
Minors Under the Age of 18
TO: ANGEL PELFREY, STEVEN RHOLETTER, GREGORY TOWNSEND & JOHN DOE:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights for the minor child in this action filed against you, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County on May 14, 2015, copies of which will be delivered to you upon your request, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff to Patti Brady, Pickens County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 158, Pickens, S.C. 29671 within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the date of service, and if you fail to answer said Complaint within the time stated, Plaintiff will apply for a Judgment by Default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
A Final hearing on this matter has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickens County Courthouse, located at 214 E. Main Street, Pickens, South Carolina.
Patti Brady
Staff Attorney, South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Post Office Box 158,
Pickens, South Carolina 29671
(864) 898-5288
Sept. 16, 23, 30
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Pickens County Planning Commission will meet in a work session on Monday, October 12, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, SC.
After the work session, the monthly Planning Commission meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. The following items will have a public hearing at this meeting:
1. SD-15-002 Table Rock View Estates, 19 Lot Residential Development located on SC HWY 11, Pumpkintown. Project is located on approximately 42.3 acres.
TMS# 5106-00-29-7069
2. SDV-15-002 Robert Pierson requesting variances from the subdivision requirements as they relate to the division of property via a non-conforming residential access defined as a “Common Drive”, minimum lot sizes for lots with access (2) via a “Common Drive”, and number of lots allowed to have access via a “Common Drive”. Property is located at 512 Old Shallowford Bridge Road, W.E. Ellenburg S/D, Sunset.
TMS# 4122-02-95-8130
3. SDV-15-003 Scott Holder requesting variances from the subdivision requirements as they relate to the division of property via a non-conforming residential access defined as a “Common Drive” and minimum lot sizes for lots with access (5) via a “Common Drive”. Property is located at 134 Northfield Drive, Pickens.
TMS# 4192-14-34-0370
More information for each item is available in the Planning office in the Department of Community Development and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. If any member of the public requires special assistance please call 864-898-5956.
Sept. 23
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Notice to Creditors 9-23-15
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.
Estate: Charles Edward Stubblefield
Date of Death: 08/01/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900580
Personal Representative: Cheryl S. Crowe
Address: 675 Smith Memorial Hwy.
Central, SC 29630
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Sept 9, 16, 23
Estate: Bobby Joe Beck
Date of Death: 06/05/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900581
Personal Representative: Rachel Beck
Address: 319 Cherokee Dr.
Liberty, SC 29657
Sept 9, 16, 23
Estate: James Bradley Grimes
Date of Death: 08/08/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900578
Personal Representative: Mira Grimes
Address: 218 Carrie Rd.
Liberty, SC 29657
Sept 9, 16, 23
Estate: Grace Nix Davis
Date of Death: 07/25/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900522
Personal Representative: Gary Wayne Davis
Address: 209 Dove Hill Circle
Easley, SC 29640
Attorney: James E. Sterling
Address: Post Office Box 1207
Easley, SC 29641
Sept 9, 16, 23
Estate: Ann Marlene Medlock Young
Date of Death: 08/23/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900587
Personal Representative: Michelle Leigh Young Galloway
Address: 102 South 7th St.
Easley, SC 29640
Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7
Estate: Steve Clayton Brewer
Date of Death: 09/01/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900601
Personal Representative: Hardy King
Address: 408 Hoopers Creek Rd.
Fletcher, NC 28732
Attorney: Adam B. Lambert
Address: Post Office Box 9
Pickens, SC 29671
Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7
Estate: James Arthur Dodson
Date of Death: 08/19/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900572
Personal Representative: Wilma C. Burkett
Address: 2214 Liberty Hwy.
Six Mile, SC 29682
Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7
Courier Trespass Notices 9-23-15
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing.
All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Lola S. Lusk and Deborah Lusk Young Oct. 2015
Judy E. McJunkin Oct. 2015
Jean C. Watson Oct. 2015
Allen and Nancy Hess Nov. 2015
Charles M. Smith Jr. Nov. 2015
Robert Q. Finley and June C. Finley Nov. 2015
Peggy Noblett Dec. 2015
James Dan Winchester and Avenelle S. Winchester Dec. 2015
Dana and Donna Wolfe Dec. 2015
Betty McGrew Hill Jan. 2016
Jessica Anderson Faus Jan. 2016
Barry and Rhonda Herd Feb. 2016
Harold Caddell Feb. 2016
Pamela Wilson Feb. 2016
Danny McCall March 2016
L.C. Russell March 2016
Joshua Daughety and Sue Mittelstadt March 2016
Jim D. Kelly April 2016
The Echo Valley Land Trust June 2016
Frank M. and Marie M. Crane June 2016
Jimmy McGrew June 2016
Dwight C. and Thelma P. Thrift June 2016
Melvin Lamar and
Catherine Gilstrap July 2016
Artistic Builders Inc. July 2016
Larry Gibson July2016
Greg M. Cadell and Mary E. Caddell. July 2016
John F. Hendricks July 2016
Doris and Waymon Aikens July 2016
Cecil and Ruby Reid Aug. 2016
Jerry Galbreath Aug. 2016
Carl W. Porter Nov. 2016
Dolly Morris Dec. 2016
John T. M. Tompkins Dec. 2016
Sarah Rampy Jan. 2017
Tredwell and Erica Zeigler Feb. 2017
Edward and Evinne Elrod July 2017
Randy and Lynn Griffin Aug. 2017
Jeffery D. and Sandra Couch Aug. 2017
Courier Classifieds 9-23-15
Yard Sale
Multi-family Yard Sale: Saturday Sept. 26 from 7a.m. until ? 101 Blue Ridge Drive. SW
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Sheriff discusses details of Monday’s double murder
Flanked by 13th Circuit solicitor Walt Wilkins, Pickens County sheriff Rick Clark discusses the details of a double killing that claimed the lives of a former Pickens High School football coach and his neighbor on Monday in Pickens during a news conference Thursday morning at the Pickens County Law Enforcement Center.
PICKENS — In a called news conference held Thursday at the Pickens County Law Enforcement Center, sheriff Rick Clark and 13th Circuit solicitor Walt Wilkins addressed the circumstances and timeline that led to the killings of legendary Pickens High School football coach Bill Isaacs and his neighbor, Dickie Stewart, on Monday.
[cointent_lockedcontent]Albert Leon Bowen, 64, of 412 Gilliland Road, was charged in the case, according to arrest warrants. Bowen is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Bowen lived across the street from Isaacs.
Clark urged the community to stop spreading false rumors of the events of the case for the sake of the families of the victims, as well as the harm they may cause to the investigation.
“In cases like this, our condolences go out the families,” Clark said. “I grew up on Main Street in Pickens. My family owned Clark Furniture in the 1970s and 80s, when Pickens football was king.
“Mr. Isaacs was a builder of men and a builder of community pride. We met with both families yesterday and shared hugs and consoled each other. They are just two great families. The way they are holding up is an inspiration to us. Dickie Stewart is well loved and was a God-fearing man that I know Secona Baptist Church is going to miss. Stewart is a surname for guardian. You will see that Dickie was a guardian.”
Clark said sheriff’s office officials’ overriding concern is the integrity of the case to be presented to Wilkins’ office.
“There have been so many wild rumors and wrong speculation about what was going in this neighborhood,” Clark said. “We talked to the families yesterday. It was their intent that I reiterate that there was no out-of-control situation. It was a community problem that we were working on.”
Clark said “probably half” of the things being said about the case are false.
“The families are upset about the things that are being said and want us to strongly let everyone know was really going on,” he said.
Clark said deputies had no direct evidence of any type of feud that was going on.
“There were no threats being exchanged,” Clark said.
Clark added the sheriff’s office was contacted about property damage from gunshots on Isaacs’ property that was believed to be coming from Bowen’s property.
Clark said a PCSO detective was at Isaacs’ home the morning of the crime working the property damage case.
“People that are speculating about the event that went on there, stop,” the sheriff said. “You have no clue what was going on or what has been or what is going on. You are affecting the families there and them trying to move forward, and also our operations here at the sheriff’s office. Stop creating speculation of motives. We have a serious case to work.
“Unfounded rumors are only making things worse.”
Clark said deputies are working to provide justice for the families of the victims.
Clark told the media his office only had two documented reports of damage at Isaacs’ home prior to last weekend — one in September 2014 and another in December 2014. The third incident was filed last Sunday, Sept. 13, according to Clark.
“We had our detective out there working on Monday morning as soon as he got in,” Clark said.
Clark added there had been reports of gunshots and firecracker noises in the area, but said nothing could be tied back to a certain person in the neighborhood. Clark said his department had added many extra patrols in the area.
“The damage that we did discover was consistent with a high-powered pellet gun,” Clark said.
Clark said at 9:13 a.m. a PCSO detective was at Isaacs’ home working on the case. He said the detective and Isaacs discussed the case to see what further could be done in the case of damaged property. He said the detective left to get equipment, and during that time Isaacs went to take his regular morning walk.
According to an incident report, Isaacs reported Monday morning that someone had fired a gun in the direction of his home overnight, causing damage to the windshield of a Model A replica vehicle he had parked in his driveway.
Clark said the first 911 call was taken from a passerby seeing a person laying on the side of the road at about 9:50 a.m. on North Homestead Road just past the intersection with Sangamo Road.
Clark said just a minute later, Stewart placed a 911 call reporting Isaacs lying on the ground. During the call, Stewart can be heard checking on Isaacs before a gunshot is heard and Stewart says he has been shot and asks for ambulance. The call then goes silent.
“At this time, our detective is already back on his way and arrives back on the scene at 9:57 a.m.,” Clark said.
At 9:58 a.m., Bowen was taken into custody for investigative detention, Clark said.
“That is our timeline of what has happened,” Clark said. “Again, our prayers go out to the families. We have bonded with them and asked the community to support them.”
Wilkins then addressed the media and spoke of how the case would progress. Wilkins said his office has received the charges against Bowen, who waived a bond hearing on Tuesday.
Wilkins said the investigation will continue and he and his office will continue to receive all the information the investigation provides and proceed with normal prosecution channels.
“These are allegations of double murder and are very serious,” he said. “We will begin the discovery process and provide all this information to Mr. Bowen’s attorney, and the prosecution will begin.”
Wilkins said the case does qualify for the death penalty under South Carolina statutes.
“That is something this office takes extremely seriously,” Wilkins said. “That analysis and decision is ongoing and will be discussed with my office and the sheriff’s office and obviously with the families of the victims in this case.”
Wilkins said it was too early to determine if his office will file a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Bowen.
Clarks said his department is emotionally involved in the case.
“We are going to seek justice the best we can,” he said. [/cointent_lockedcontent]
Legendary PHS coach, neighbor shot to death
Arrest made in double killing
PICKENS — The community was rocked Monday when legendary Pickens High School football coach Bill Isaacs and his neighbor, Dickie Stewart, were shot and killed in broad daylight.
A man who lived across the street from the victims is charged with two counts of murder in the killings.
Albert Leon Bowen, 64, of 412 Gilliland Road, is charged in the case, according to arrest warrants. A bond hearing was waived Tuesday for Bowen, who is also charged with two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Creed Hashe said the preliminary investigation revealed the shooting may have stemmed from an ongoing dispute between Bowen and one of the victims. He said detectives will be looking into the history of any and all activity between the parties as the investigation continues.
Authorities received initial calls about several gunshots being fired and a report of at least one person on the side of the road at around 9:50 a.m. on Monday, according to Hashe.
When deputies arrived at the intersection of North Homestead Road and Gilliland Road, they found two men lying in a grassy area dead of multiple gunshots, Hashe said.
Bowen was immediately taken into custody at his home, which is located at the intersection of the two roads, Hashe said.
According to warrant, charges were filed against Bowen based on a witness statement and his own verbal admission of guilt.
Two weapons were seized from Bowen’s home, according to Hashe. In addition to two murder charges, Bowen faces two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Authorities have scheduled a news conference for 10 a.m. Thursday morning to discuss the investigation into the shooting.
“The Pickens community is grieving over the void felt countywide from the loss of two great men that were so well-respected,” Pickens County sheriff Rick Clark said. “Though we may never understand what drives a person to commit such evil acts against his fellow man, it is important to the surviving families and to this community as a whole to attempt to give them the answers to lingering questions when appropriate. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with all of those that have been affected by this horrific event.”
