Daily Archives: 11/17/2015
Meeting Ancestors
The generations of Gwynns who lived on Gwynn’s Island were pretty self-sufficient. They farmed and depended on the sea for much of their livelihood. The only way for them to reach the mainland was by boat. The bricks forming the foundation of Hugh Gwynn’s home are still there, with the name Gwynn stamped into each brick.[cointent_lockedcontent]
When we left the island, I felt a pang, saying goodbye to these people who were our people. We drove across the water and traveled from Matthews to Urbania, a small town on the bay famous for its oysters. Matt wanted Chesapeake Bay oysters, steamed, and I, as always, was on the hunt for crab. We reached Urbania after dark but found no place with a vacancy to stay. There were just a few bed and breakfasts and one motel, but we did enjoy an amazing meal in a small restaurant downtown. Matt got his oysters, and I had shrimp and grits. It was the best shrimp and grits dish I’d eaten since the Shrimp and Grits Festival on the coast of Georgia. The little cakes of fried grits were creamy and rich inside and crispy on the outside, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. Not to mention the sauce.
We headed back toward Gloucester after supper and stayed overnight there.
The next morning, we left early and went south, back toward Norfolk. We were headed for Cape Charles, where we lived as very small children.
The only way to get there from Norfolk is to drive through the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel. There are several sections of tunnel beneath the waters of the bay, which alternate with section of bridge. It really is an engineering marvel, covering about 28 miles of water. We knew our Daddy, who was an engineer, worked on the project many years ago. We weren’t sure we’d remember anything about Cape Charles, but once we made land we were surprised to find landscapes that felt familiar. It’s a rural peninsula with many fields of cotton, soy beans, corn and hay. There are about 3,000 people on the Cape, and they farm, fish and work at the concrete plant or the aquifer, which cultivates seed oysters for distribution.
I remember that our house was near Cherrystone Creek, where Mama took us crabbing. She put our tennis shoes on us before we waded out into the water, as the creek bed was covered with sharp oyster shells. I remember driving back to our house with a bushel basket full of crabs and watching Mama drop them into a huge pot of boiling water, then, when done, taking them out and dumping them onto the newspaper-covered table. We’d all sit there with our hammers and crack the shells open and pick out the meat. I remember the crab casserole she’d make and the melted, salted butter we’d dip the leg meat in.
We easily found Cherrystone Creek, which is beautiful, with old houses along the bank. It’s more than a mile wide in places. There were several flat-bottomed boats used for crabbing and stacks of crab traps in every yard. There were rushes and marsh in areas, and the sun lit the place like a picture. A print I’d framed years ago was almost a duplicate of the scene before me. That image had been stored in memory, and I was duplicating it without even knowing it.
Although we knew a railroad track was located near our old house, we still couldn’t find the house itself. We remembered it had a windmill in the backyard, but learned that all the windmills were gone as people now irrigated crops from a different water supply.
We drove into the town of Cape Charles. I didn’t remember the downtown, but did recognize the beach where Mama took us to swim. I have a blurry memory of a hot summer day on the beach circling the body of a giant sea turtle that had washed ashore. The turtle was larger than our dining room table, at least in my memory.
We both remembered riding the ferry across the bay to Norfolk when Mama bought our shoes. The ferry service no longer exists, but the ferry building and landing are still there. There’s a seafood shack in the building, and we ate lunch there.
Everything on the menu was caught in the bay surrounding us. Matt had fried oysters, and I had a crab cake that was pure lump meat, with no breading at all that I could see.
Our waitress, Becky, told us the elementary school Matt attended in first grade has finally been replaced. She taught there but left teaching as she could make double her salary waiting tables. She told us the summer tourist season helped sustain the economy all year. And then it was time to leave.
We strolled downtown and visited a couple of art galleries. Revisiting this place was a wonderful experience. It is little changed and felt familiar to us. When we left, I felt we’d come full circle. Although we didn’t find out everything we wanted to know, we did discover many things we didn’t know about our family. We’re hooked now and want to find out if there are family connections still alive. So that is the next part of our journey. I’ll never forget this trip with my brother, tracing the journey our ancestors took, which finally led to our very existence. Now that we know more about them, I feel as though we’ve also learned more about ourselves.
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Angry People
Dear Editor,
It never ceases to amaze me how people can get angry over minor things.
If you work with the public, you can back me up on what I’m going to say.
Someone is short-changed a nickel and they come back bellowing like a mad bull! You might as well have stuck a gun in their face and took all they had monetarily.
They get one thing wrong on their order and they take the roof off the building.
In a world where nuclear war is a real possibility, now more than ever, they’re gripped about their order! People are starving all over the world, and they get overheated because you didn’t get their order to them as fast as they thought you should.
If you have been through this — and you have if you work with the public — then here’s something for you.
When my daughter was about 6, a child said something mean to her. When she came to me crying, I calmly said, “honey, when the Good Lord created this old world, he had to make at least a few rear ends or it would have surely died of constipation. So just be thankful you’re not one.”
Think about that the next time some low-brow, hairy knuckle-dragging, sawdust-for-brains lout goes off on you.
Some people are just born with a corncob sideways where the sun doesn’t shine.
Don’t let them bother you. You are better than them.
Can I get an amen from those of you out there who have been through any of this or worse?!
Eddie Boggs
Westminster
Thanks from Rock the Fall Ball official
Dear Editor,
What a great time we had at the first Rock the Fall Ball on Friday night at Bruce Field in Pickens!
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to see four great performances and raise money for Upstate Warrior Solutions.
Thank you to the artists who played with frozen fingers to our audience — J. Adam Broome, Matt Tucker, Benton Blount and Confederate Railroad.
So much appreciation to the City of Pickens Street and Sanitation, Landscaping, Police Department, Fire Department, Mayor David Owens, Pickens County Rescue Squad, Coca Cola of Greenville, Michael’s Restaurant, Cornerstone Christian Music, Pickens County Courier, iheart Media of Greenville, Pickens Sentinel, Studio 62, Scene on Seven and Pickens Senior Center.
Our volunteers are priceless. Thank you to every person who gave their time and hard work to help execute our event — groups from Home Depot of Easley, Pickens High School Science Club and Women of Flame and every individual volunteer. We couldn’t do our events without you!
Thank you for your service to our country, Derrick Popham, and each member of Upstate Warrior Solutions. We are proud of what you stand for and appreciate you allowing our committee to dedicate the Rock the Fall Ball to your organization.
And last, but not least, thank you to our Pickens Azalea Committee — Russ Gantt, Jeff Hogan, Glenda Stewart Lofink, Kristen Henry, Carlton Holley and Frances Wannamaker.
Susan Stansell
Pickens Azalea Festival
Media and Promotions
Chairman on issues facing school board
Earlier this year, the School District of Pickens County received a report from a review of the district’s accrediting agency, AdvancED. The report cited areas where the school district needed to ensure compliance.[cointent_lockedcontent]
While AdvancED stated our academics, teaching and facilities were outstanding, they noted that there were seven areas related to board governance that needed to be addressed. Those areas are follows:
• Revise or develop a policy on how agendas are set and amended
• Revise or develop a policy on how committees function
• Revise the policy on ethics and how the board deals with members who ignore the policy
• Review and revise policies on how the board functions and governs itself
• Create and implement a self-evaluation to be used by the board
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Review all policies with the S.C. School Boards Association
Since receiving those directives, the Pickens County School Board has been working diligently to respond to each of them. Numerous policies related to how the board is managed, board ethics and board discipline have been approved and are now helping guide the board. The board also approved a new policy on how the agenda is put together and carried out for each meeting. This policy allows for more inclusion of the entire board. In addition, the board instituted a new “committee of the whole” monthly meeting that has greatly assisted in facilitating communication and better understanding of topics amongst board members and district administration. All board members participated in a Boardsman Institute, sponsored by the S.C. School Boards Association and numerous board members have participated in conferences and workshops and will continue to do so throughout the coming year. Over half of the board will become active in the National School Boards Association in the coming year, where they will learn more about trends and best practices throughout the entire nation. The board feels confident that ongoing learning and development is paramount. The board has also contracted with the S.C. School Boards Association to do a complete and comprehensive review of all policies. As policies are reviewed, recommended modifications will be presented to the board for approval.
In addition to the work that has been taking place by our board, our school district has had one of the best years on record with regard to achievement. In just one year, our district has accomplished the following:
• ACT scores, fourth highest among all S.C. school districts, scores were above national and state averages
• SAT scores, fifth highest among all S.C. school districts
• SAT scores, highest among ALL county-wide school districts
• 3 percent increase in the number of students passing AP exams (above state and national averages)
• More than 90 percent of our high school juniors earned a National Career Readiness Certificate through WorkKeys
• WorkKeys scores, eighth highest among all school districts and first among county-wide school districts
• 82 percent graduation rate, highest in school district history
• One-fifth of all district students are participating in career oriented programs through our Career and Technology Center, a new record for SDPC
Other items of note in our district:
• A long range capital needs plan was approved and implemented, thus allowing for the district to project and plan for long range expenditures, instead of knee-jerk reactions, as has been in the past
• Teacher pay rose from 48th in the state to 20th in the state due to the school board’s strong support of our teachers
• Athletic and band supplements were increased by 20 percent
• Supply budgets were funded at 100 percent for the first time in nearly a decade
• 56 of 56 leaders (100 percent) in the Pickens County school district were retained from the 2014 to the 2015 school year, a first ever in our district
• Our superintendent, Dr. Danny Merck, received a contract extension through 2019. Dr. Merck is the fiftth superintendent in our district in 10 years — a contract extension demonstrated the board’s commitment to his continued leadership and leadership consistency in our district.
While our accomplishments of the past year speak volumes to improved leadership and culture in our school system, challenges continue to be on the horizon. Some of the challenges facing the board and district this year include:
• Ongoing capital needs that continue to plague the district, as a result of many schools being neglected during the district’s building program
• How best to address schools that are consistently underperforming in our district
• How to provide the best resources for our students, while being good stewards with taxpayer funds
• A long-range facilities and programming plan for the school district
• Increased competition to hire the best teachers (the number of teachers retiring over the next five years will far outpace those who are graduating from our colleges. We have to positon ourselves to be an employer of choice, and work harder to attract the best teachers)
I feel confident that the school board’s exceptional work on addressing any concerns outlined by AdvancED will be satisfied in our upcoming review in December. I applaud our board for their work and leadership. In addition, I want to thank Dr. Merck, our senior leadership, our teachers, staff, and school administrators for the exceptional work they do each day in our schools.
Dr. Brian D. Swords is chairman of the Pickens County School Board.
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SWU dedicates new Cox Tennis Complex
CENTRAL — In 2012, Southern Wesleyan University added intercollegiate men’s and women’s tennis teams to its athletic program.
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Southern Wesleyan University dedicated the Rev. Leroy C. Cox Tennis Complex Oct. 28 on its campus in Central. Pictured from left are Dr. Lisa McWherter, SWU’s vice president for advancement; Dr. Thomas Cox, Leroy’s son; and Dr. Todd Voss, SWU president.
Rainy weather has created delays during construction, and rain was forecast for Oct. 28, the dedication date, but the university proceeded with a ceremony inside the Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center, overlooking the tennis complex.
The facility was named for Rev. Leroy C. Cox, a SWU alumnus who served numerous Wesleyan congregations and recently passed away. His family’s generous support is helping to make the new facility possible. Dr. Thomas Cox honored the memory of his father, Rev. Cox, by gifting to the university in this meaningful and lasting way.
Dr. Cox, a pediatric dentist and SWU alumnus, shared about how his father was known for his friendliness and optimism.
“He would pick out the positive things about others,” Thomas said, adding that there was a balance to his father’s optimism. He recalled telling his father that he pitched a shutout and hit two home runs at a baseball game, to which Leroy responded “that’s great son. I’m so proud of you,” and then quoted scripture to his son, “But let he that thinketh he stand take heed lest he fall.” Thomas reflected on how that verse helped him in the midst of dental school.
SWU President Todd Voss said the tennis complex will benefit not only the tennis teams but also students and tennis enthusiasts in the surrounding community. He added that building a tennis complex also follows through on a NCAA recommendation as the university continues in its membership process as a new conference member.
“These courts are not ours. These courts are meant for this community — this town, this county, this region — these courts are meant to be used,” Voss said. Dr. Charles Joiner, chairman of SWU’s board of trustees, expressed gratitude to the Cox family for leaving a legacy.
Chris Williams, director of athletics, said that the tennis complex “demonstrates forward momentum of our athletic program.” He thanked the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) for their involvement in this project. He also praised the city of Clemson for allowing the teams to use Nettles Park for matches and practices. Dr. Lisa McWherter, SWU’s vice president for advancement, and Williams thanked Passpointe Engineering, J.W. White Consulting LLC, Fowler Corp., Competitive Athletic Surfaces, Baseline Sports, Metrocon and Southern Wesleyan’s physical plant — all instrumental in the $560,000 project.
“This tennis complex is just one example of how our Heavenly Father has called us to be a contagiously generous institution,” McWherter said. “This complex will be open to the public, accessible to our friends with disabilities and special needs, as well as to our youth; These courts have been specifically designed to welcome each and all.”
Two tennis courts within the complex were named — one in honor of Tim Newton, an avid tennis player who grew up at the Central campus and whose family has close ties to the university; the other court was named in honor of Dr. Joe Brockinton, SWU’s vice president for student life.
Newton grew up in Central and learned to play tennis on the campus as a child. His tennis playing roots are grounded at SWU.
Jay Moss praised Newton, his great uncle, who at 89 still plays tennis almost daily. He also recognized Newton’s World War II service and expressed thanks to all veterans present at the ceremony. Moss is also the great-grandson of John F. Childs, a former president of what is now SWU.
Newton expressed thanks to his sister, Faith Newton Hobson, for her contribution to name the court for him. He also recalled getting to know Leroy, who was about the same age.
“Leroy made you feel like you were the most important person he had met when he was talking to you,” Newton said.
Brockinton, himself a former member of Asbury University’s Tennis Team, was surprised by the honor given him by his the university and his family members. He commented that tennis helped him to learn what it meant to compete and to win.
SWU Tennis Coach Darrell Jernigan said he now has a platform for a Christian witness. He praised members of his team who come from several states as well as from South America and Africa and the ministry that’s taking place within the tennis program.
Pickens County Council Member Trey Whitehurst, who represents District 3, commented that, whenever he would drive from his work at Greenville, on the way home he would pass through the SWU campus “because I want to see what’s happening on your campus.”
“There’s energy in this room. There are changes to come,” said Mac Martin, mayor of Central, expressing gratitude for the town’s partnership with SWU. Phillip Mishoe, Central town administrator, said “This isn’t a sacrifice, it’s an opportunity. It starts with President Voss and the board and ends with the kids. It’s a tough sell to recruit students to a university without a tennis court.”
Clemson City Council member Tim Fowler sees the tennis complex as having “great economic impact.”
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SWU Gospel Choir extending ministry
CENTRAL — With an energetic, urban gospel vibe, the members of the Southern Wesleyan University Gospel Choir minister God’s love wherever they go.
[cointent_lockedcontent]According to Dr. Justin Carter, associate vice president for student life and an advisor to the choir, God continues to open exciting new opportunities for the choir.
The members of the Southern Wesleyan University Gospel Choir minister God’s love wherever they go.
Carter has seen the Gospel Choir reorganized as its meambers experience spiritual growth.
A few years agao, SWU student Chynna Rae Douglas sought to bring the choir back. Betty Walker, a university admissions counselor who passed away a few years ago, led an earlier gospel choir.
Carter helped grow the choir from a discipleship group to an official student organization. He said the choir began with just a few singers and no musicians – and they knew one song, which they sang a capella in chapel. Douglas soon found musicians willing to accompany the singers. A couple of times a year, the choir would go and sing at the home churches of choir members. They would eventually be visiting a different church nearly every Sunday. During Spring Semester 2013 the Gospel Choir had their first concert at Folger Fine Arts Auditorium, which attracted about 50 people.
In early 2014, the Rev. Joe Moss, a member of Central’s town council who also conducts a prison ministry, invited the Gospel Choir to lead musical worship in a Sunday worship service at Pickens County’s correctional facility. About a hundred prisoners attended, and two of them gave their lives to Christ.
As the choir members minister, they are blessed also.
“For me, Gospel Choir is a way to mix having fun with praising God and I get to do it with some of the coolest people,” said Miranda Hill, a religion major from Goldsboro, N.C.
Danny Hall, a special education major from Seneca, plays keyboard and serves as the choir’s musical director. He says the Gospel Choir is like a “second family” and is a welcome escape from the pressures of his studies.
Shy’Keya Wimberly, a criminal justice major from Smith Station, Ala., loves coming to Gospel Choir practice after dinner, saying “before I came here, I ate. I’m physically full. Now I’m coming to get spiritually full.”
Curtis Burkhalter, who was raised on the mission field in Brazil, says being in the Gospel Choir gives him a “neat experience” exposing him to a uniquely American form of worship and culture.
“I get a lot of joy and fun out of singing different kinds of music with different kinds of people,” said Patrick Hampton, a secondary music education major from Spartanburg who is the choir’s voice director.
Carter and the Rev. Dave Tolan, SWU’s missions mobilizer, are currently organizing a trip that will take the choir throughout Haiti. They are currently raising support for 15 choir members’ travel expenses plus the purchase of musical instruments and sound equipment they will donate to a local church.
SWU’s Sigma Delta chapter raised more than $300 at a car wash in September, and Carter said choir members plan several fundraisers and a letter-writing campaign to raise additional funds.
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Six Mile plans annual Feast-O-Plenty
SIX MILE — Six Mile Baptist Church and Prater’s Creek Baptist Church are joining together to host the seventh annual “Feast-O-Plenty” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.
[cointent_lockedcontent]Last year, approximately 300 people joined the churches for the dinner, and this year organizers are hoping to share with even more.
The meal will be served in the Roper Building, located at 150 N. Main St. in Six Mile.
The event is a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone living in and around the Town of Six Mile. A traditional holiday meal of turkey, dressing and gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, bread, desserts and drinks will be served dine-in.
“We look forward to getting to know you and your needs, and what better way to do that than over a hot plate of home-cooked Thanksgiving food,” read a news release from Six Mile Baptist Church.
Additionally, delivery is available for home-bound local residents by calling 868-2392 or 506-0410. A maximum of two meals will be delivered to a single residence/address.
The meal is being sponsored by the two churches as an outreach caring for the people in the Six Mile community.
Those who need a ride to the event or who have other questions may call the numbers listed above to arrange transportation or find out more.
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Courier Community Calendar 11-18-15
• Six Mile plans 45th Christmas parade
The Town of Six Mile will hosts its 45th annual Christmas parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.
The parade was started by a group of youth from Six Mile Baptist Church with the help of Dora Jane (Boggs) Duncan and has been an annual tradition ever since.
There is no entry fee. All entries must have a Christmas theme.
To enter the parade, or for more information, contact Duncan at (864) 868-2349.
• Pickens Lions plan meetings each month
The Pickens Lions Club is in need of new members. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Pizza Inn in Pickens.
Dinner begins at 6:40 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the club or simply finding out more about the club and how it serves Pickens.
• Praters Creek plans community fest
Praters Creek Baptist Church is planning a community festival on Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m.
The event will offer food from 4-5 p.m. the day of the festival.
The church will have lots of games and entertainment for everyone. All are welcome to join for food, fun and fellowship.
Praters Creek Baptist Church is located at 621 Praters Creek Road in Pickens.
Courier Obituaries 11-18-15
SYBIL FRAZIER
Central — Sybil Kelly Frazier, 95, of 1307 Johnson Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Manna Health and Rehab in Pickens.
Born in Six Mile, she was the widow of Russell L. Frazier and a daughter of the late Guy and Esther Jenkins Kelly.
She was retired from Sangamo Electric. She loved reading and crossword puzzles. She was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and church organist for more than 35 years.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Sandy Gillespie (Roy) of Liberty; two sisters, Mary Lou “Patsy” Durham of Six Mile and Barbara Roberts of Pickens; two granddaughters, Jennifer Brenner (Mike) and Ronda Lenart (Bob); and two great-grandchildren, Eden Rose and Mason Brenner.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Lewis Frazier; a sister, Helen Frazier; and a brother, Guy Kelly.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frazier were held Nov. 12 in the Camp Creek Baptist Church sanctuary, with burial following in the church cemetery.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com
KATHIE MARIE BAILEY
EASLEY — Kathie Marie Bailey, 60, of Easley, wife of Freddie Lee Bailey, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Audrey Grace Darnell Chastain and the late Claude Edward Chastain.
Kathie was a member of Calvary First Baptist Church and loved her family.
Surviving, in addition to her loving husband of 35 years, are four children, Robert Lee Bailey (Laura), Freddie J. Bailey, and Erica Menhennett; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one great-grandchild on the way; and two brothers, Monroe and Roy Chastain.
A graveside service was held Nov. 13 in Graceland Cemetery West.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home is assisting the family.
ELLIE MCCREIGHT SKELTON
Easley — Mrs. Ellie McCreight Skelton, 88, wife of the late Charles Skelton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Foothills Presbyterian Home in Easley.
Born in Greenwood, a daughter of the late Samuel Walker McCreight and the late Maggie Elizabeth McCreight, Mrs. Skelton was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and Anderson College, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She was a member of Easley Presbyterian Church, where she was the former president of the Women of the Church and the former overseer of the church reception committee. Ellie was a former Girl Scout leader and a devoted volunteer for Foothills Presbyterian Home in Easley.
Surviving are a daughter, Libby O’Neill (Bill) of Ellijay, Ga.; four grandsons, Chris Callicott, McClure King (Mackenzie), McCreight King (Sarah Kathryn) and McClain King; and two great-grandchildren, Carter King and Ellie Kathryn King. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Skelton was predeceased by a daughter, Charlene S. Barbary; a brother, Herndon W. McCreight; and two sisters, Vera M. Hendricks and Myra McCreight.
Funeral services were held Nov. 16 at Easley Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Bill Seel and Rev. Christie Gravely officiating, with entombment following in the Chapel of Reflections Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.
Flowers will be accepted, and memorials may be made to Easley Presbyterian Church, 200 South 1st St., Easley, SC 29640, or to Lutheran Hospice, 429 North Main St., Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
JON ARGOS PITTARD
SUNSET — Jon Argos Pittard, 58, of Sunset, husband of Barbara Fleury Pittard, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015.
Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a son of the late Kaye Ballard Pittard. Jon was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Pickens, where he served as a deacon.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by one daughter, Bailey Pittard Naylor (Brendon); one son, Austin Pittard (Amy); and a half-sister, Sherry Riesinger.
The visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4-5:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home Northwest, with a funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. in the Northwest chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greenville, 301 University Ridge, #5000, Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com
JOE ANDERS
Easley — Joe Anders, 94, born Feb. 27, 1921, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.
Born in Transylvania County, N.C., he was the son of the late Augustus Mamorn Anders and Rosa Lee Smith Anders.
Surviving are his sons, Danny Anders and Steve Anders (Michelle); grandchildren, Jonathan Anders (Caroline), Michael Anders (Beth), Joe Anders and Erin Anders; great-grandchildren, Lauren Anders, Blake Anders and Daniel Anders; and a special God-given friend, Anne Tant. Mr. Anders was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Kate Mahaffey Anders, four sisters and three brothers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Joe retired from Woodside Mill of Easley in 1982. He relocated to Easley in 1949 to become the athletic director at Easley Mill and also a player/manager of the Woodside Mill baseball team in the Cottonwood Textile League. Prior to moving to Easley, Joe played for the Greenville Spinners before entering military service. Mr. Anders was a World War II veteran, having served the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Joe was very popular in the community during his later years for his tireless efforts to get his friend and mentor “Shoeless” Joe Jackson reinstated into baseball and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A service to celebrate Mr. Anders’ life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at Easley First Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens in Easley, with military honors.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-2:45 p.m. in the church narthex of Easley First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Museum, P.O. Box 4755, Greenville, SC 29608.
The family is 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.
FRANKLIN DAVID MITCHELL
MURRELLS INLET —Franklin David “Frank” Mitchell, 82, of Murrells Inlet, was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Georgetown.
Born on June 16, 1933, in Six Mile, he was the son of the late Ernest Martin Mitchell and Angie Laura Kelley Mitchell.
Franklin was a dedicated servant and faithful member of the Wesleyan church and served on the local and S.C. district levels. While at Greenville First Wesleyan Church, he primarily served as Fellowship Class Sunday School teacher, board member and church treasurer. He supported Wesleyan Men on both the local and district levels. He also enjoyed his participation with The Gideons International organization. He and wife Jo Ann retired in Myrtle Beach in 2000, to enjoy time with family and friends, while continuing their service. He was a current member of Faith Wesleyan Church in Little River.
He attended Clemson University and Southern Wesleyan University. An accomplished food broker, he began his career with Sorrell-Gantt in Columbia and joined Consolidated Brokerage in 1957, later becoming primary owner. He was known as “Frank” to his co-workers and many he mentored. He retired in 1989 after selling to ACOSTA of Jacksonville, Fla.
Franklin had a warm smile, an infectious laugh and was a devoted husband, father, brother and “Papa Frank.” His generosity and love impacted all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Theresa Mitchell Hambrick (Paul) of Memphis, Tenn., and Karen J. Mitchell of Myrtle Beach; and son, David S. Mitchell (Rebekah) of Myrtle Beach; five grandchildren, Hilary Hambrick Taft (Eric) of Nashville, Tenn., Hunter Hambrick of Memphis, Tenn., and Christian, Chandler and Chase Mitchell of Greenville; and two brothers, Lloyd Mitchell (Marie) of Central and Robert Mitchell (Mary) of Gastonia, N.C.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Jo Ann Johnson Mitchell; four brothers, Waymon, Leland, Paul and Donald Mitchell; and only sister, Etrulia Mitchell Edney.
The family would like to thank the staff at National Health Care in Murrells Inlet for their loving care provided over the past several years.
A memorial celebration was held on Nov. 2 at First Wesleyan Church in Greenville, with The Reverends Ray Barnwell and Buddy Rampey officiating. A private interment followed at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hephzibah Teen Parent Home, 6601 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31220-7606.
MARGARET ELLEN BEARD
Easley — Margaret Ellen Beard, 91, passed from this life to the next Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at her home.
Margaret was born in Bartlesville, Okla., a daughter of the late Lester Rahn and Margaret Burney Schucker. She was raised in Hutchinson, Kan., and raised her family in North Kansas City, Mo. In an effort to be near her family, she moved to Easley to live out her retirement years.
Left to cherish her memory include a son, Dennis Beard (Sharon) of Easley; two daughters, Linda Cassell (Milledge) of Pickens and Cheryl Beard of Easley; a sister-in-law, Ruth Schucker of Simpsonville; five grandchildren, Sheri Dubois (Kevin) of Eaton, N.H., David Beard (Nicole) of Alta, Utah, Tracee Clem (Derek) of Greenville, Jason Cassell (Aimee) of Pickens and Christine Morrow of Walhalla; and two great-grandchildren, Cassandra Beard and Caitlyn Clem.
Mrs. Beard was predeceased by her parents, brother, Richard Schucker and a grandson, Douglas Beard.
The family would like to thank Margaret’s caregivers, Cindy and Michelle, for helping to keep her in her home as she wished.
Services were held Nov. 14 in the mausoleum chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Feed A Hungry Child of Pickens County, Post Office Box 1573, Pickens, South Carolina 29671.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Beard family.
CLARA M. HUNTER DAY
Easley — Clara M. Hunter Day, 76, wife of the late Paul James Day, passed from this life Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Day was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Frank and Ada Allen Spearman Hunter on May 16, 1939.
Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Tina Day Davidson of Easley; two sons, Michael Paul Day (Kenna) of Greenville and Mark Day of Easley; a brother, Larry Hunter (Sandy) of Pickens; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Hunter of Easley and Marie Hunter of Georgia; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Clara was predeceased by her parents, her husband, son Lewis Day and three brothers, Charles Hunter, Edward Hunter and Clyde Hunter.
Clara found joy and delights in many things during her lifetime. Those delights included quality family time, going dancing with the senior citizens, taking walks with her friends in her neighborhood, attending Rock Springs Baptist Church and fellowshipping with her Sunday school class.
Services were held Nov. 14, in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. David Gallamore, with interment following in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Day family.
MARY FRANCES WALDROP
Milton, Fla. — Mary Frances Waldrop, 80, wife of the late Guy F. Waldrop, passed away Nov. 9, 2015, in Milton, Fla.
Mrs. Waldrop was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Lee and Margie T. Wood. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 200 and Daughter of the Nile.
Survivors include one son, William A. “Tony” Waldrop (Patricia) of Milton, Fla.
Graveside services were held Nov. 13 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, officiated by Rev. Larry Smith and The East Star Chapter 200.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Waldrop family.
KAREN YVONNE BISHOP JONES
EASLEY — Karen was born on July 29, 1940, in Homestead, Fla., to the late Laban K. Bishop and Annie Hartley Bishop.
Karen graduated from South Dade High School and following graduation married her loving husband Cadillac Jones. She started working at the age of 12 at McCrory’s. As a teenager, Karen was part of the Homestead Posse and rode in several rodeos. Karen also worked for her mother at Annie B Smith Realty.
After graduation, Karen worked as a dental assistant for several years until she and Cadillac adopted their daughter, Sandy, and five years later they adopted their son, Steve. Their third son, Joseph, came along several years later.
Karen was an active church worker. She taught children and in later years moved into the senior adults. She was involved for many years with Christian Women’s Club and was an unapologetic Christian witness for the cause of Christ. For her last birthday get-together with some of her friends, she gave her testimony and proceeded to teach Sunday school one last time.
The family moved several times through the years with Cadillac’s job with Coca-Cola and finally went back home to South Florida in 1985. Still active in her church, she volunteered as a secretary at Princeton Christian School until the family moved to their final home in South Carolina in 1994.
Karen loved the mountains and the change of seasons and all of God’s creatures. Her loving companion Pod was a rescue and even visited her while she was in the hospital and nursing home.
Her greatest love besides her children and grandchildren were the senior ladies of her church. Her heart’s desire was to do things that would bring them happiness.
She was also an auxiliary member of Gideon’s International. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Gideon’s. Isaiah 40:7 says “grass withers and the flowers die, but the word of the Lord lives forever.”
Survivors include her husband Elbert F. “Cadillac” Jones of 57 years; one daughter, Sandra Lynn Jones Hamilton (Phil); two sons, Steven Alan Jones (Suzanne) and Joseph Matthew Jones, all of Easley; four grandchildren, Brittany Jones Roper and Karen Anne Hamilton Kent, both of Easley, and Jacob and Joshua Jones both of Jacksonville, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Jacey and Dane Roper, both of Easley.
Services were held Nov. 13 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, followed by entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.
HILDA RUTH HOLLINGSWORTH
Easley — Hilda Ruth Hollingsworth, 73, wife of the late Kenneth E. Smith and Bobby Hollingsworth, went to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital.
Mrs. Hollingsworth was born in Williamston, a daughter of the late Louise Campbell Ellison and Hulet M. Ellison.
Mrs. Hollingsworth was a faithful member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley.
Survivors include two step-sons, Stephen Hollingsworth (Sharon) and Michael Hollingsworth; one sister, Barbara Sheppard of Easley; niece April Harris of Easley; special great-niece Grace Harris and great-nephew Tate Burton, both of Easley.
Services were held Nov. 15, at Jones Avenue Baptist Church, followed by entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Jones Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 614 Ross Ave, Easley SC 29640.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hollingsworth family.
Courier Legals 11-18-15
AMENDED SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Case No.: 2015-DR-39-288[cointent_lockedcontent]
Patricia H. Duncan, Plaintiffs, vs. Jasper Junior Neal, Jr., and Amanda Lee Toney, Defendants.
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TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Brian K. James (11215)
Attorney for the Plaintiff
P.O. Box 93
Easley, SC 29641
Tel. 864.859.5918
Fax. 864.859.8848
Easley, SC
April 25, 2015
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11
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SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE FAMILY COURT
2015-DR-39-0983
Brian Michael Caldwell, Plaintiff v. John Doe, aka “Nathan”, Defendant
TO JOHN DOE AKA “NATHAN”
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in the foregoing cause of action and to serve a copy of your answer to said complaint upon Erwin Law Firm, P.A. at 413 Gentry Mem. Hwy., Easley, SC 29640 within thirty (30) days after service hereof. If you fail to answer within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief requested.
James S. Erwin, III, Esquire
413 Gentry Mem. Hwy.
Easley, SC 29640
864-855-4595
Nov. 4, 11, 18
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NOTICE OF SALE
BY VIRTUE of the Order heretofore granted in the case of Bear Valley Properties, LLC vs. The Rock, LLC, et al., Case No. 2015 – CP – 39 – 00477, the undersigned Special Referee, or his designee, will offer for sale at public auction at the Pickens County Courthouse, 214 E. Main Street, Pickens, South Carolina on December 7, 2015, at 11:00 AM, the following described property, to – wit:
PARCEL A
ALL those certain pieces, parcels or tracts of land, containing 112.28 acres, more or less, with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on the northern side of South Carolina Highway No. 11 and U. S. Highway No. 178, in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Tracts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Plat of Survey for Gauley Falls Golf Course, Inc., prepared by C. E. Shehan Surveying, dated February 9, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina in Plat Book 216 at Page 13, reference being hereby made to said plat of survey for a complete metes and bounds description of the property.
This property being a portion of the property conveyed to Water Head, LLC by deed of Table Rock Resort, Inc., Gauley Falls Golf Course, Inc. and Table Rock Holding Co. dated April 18, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on April 18, 1997 in Deed Book 369 at Page 249.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
THAT certain piece, parcel or tract of land containing 0.09 acres, more or less, conveyed by Water Head, LLC to the South Carolina Department of Transportation by deed dated April 13, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on May 12, 2005 in Deed Book 903 at Page 286.
This property being a portion of the property conveyed to Water Head, LLC by deed of Table Rock Resort, Inc., Gauley Falls Golf Course, Inc., and Table Rock Holding Co. dated April 18, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on April 18, 1997 in Deed Book 369 at Page 249.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on the southern side of Hambys Way in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as a 1.77 acre parcel on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Waterhead, LLC”, prepared by Ray Dunn Land Surveyor, dated February 2, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on March 3, 2005 in Plat Book 60 at Page 554, reference being hereby made to said plat of survey for a complete metes and bounds description of the property.
This property being a portion of the property conveyed to Water Head, LLC by deed of Table Rock Resort, Inc., Gauley Falls Golf Course, Inc. and Table Rock Holding Co. dated April 18, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on April 18, 1997 in Deed Book 369 at Page 249.
AND ALSO CONVEYED HEREBY:
PARCEL B:
ALL those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land being shown and designated as a 0.03 acre portion of Lot 8 of Gauley Falls subdivision and a 0.48 acre portion of Lot 8 of Gauley Falls subdivision on a plat of a revision of Lot 8 of Gauley Falls subdivision prepared by C. E. Shehan Surveyors, dated October 7, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on January 28, 2005 in Plat Book 518 at Page 14B, reference being hereby made to said plat for a complete metes and bounds description of the property.
This being the same property conveyed to Water Head, LLC by deed of Stan Brown and David Wilkins dated December 18, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on December 19, 2008 in Deed Book 1228 at Page 134, and by quitclaim deed of Neill Timmons, dated January 29, 2009 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on January 30, 2009 in Deed Book 1235 at Page 157.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and being in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as a 0.12 parcel forming a part of revised Lot 8 of Gauley Falls subdivision, Section 1, as shown on a plat of survey of a revision of Lot 8 of Gauley Falls Subdivision, Section 1 prepared by C. E. Shehan Surveying, dated October 7, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on January 28, 2005 in Plat Book 518 at Page 14B, reference being hereby made to said plat for a complete metes and bounds description of the property.
This being the same property conveyed to Neill Timmons by deed of Water Head, LLC dated December 18, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina on December 19, 2008 in Deed Book 1228 at Page 129.
TMS # 4175-01-25-0923
SUBJECT TO PICKENS COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Court, at the conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) percent of the bid, in cash or its equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price only in case of compliance with the bid, but to be
forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of non—compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Special Referee or his designee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent date to be determined by the Court, at the risk of the said highest bidder.
As the right to seek a deficiency judgment has been waived, the bidding will close as of the date of sale.
Purchaser to pay for preparation of the judicial Deed, any documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.00% per annum.
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Charles B. Simmons, Jr.,
Special Referee
C. Richard Stewart
Atty. for Plaintiff
S. C. Bar #5346
11 Whitsett St.
Greenville, SC 29601
864 – 235 – 2019
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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SUMMONS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
2015-CP-39-1257
United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Plaintiff, vs. Melissa J. Beck, deceased and all other heirs at law and/or distributees of Melissa J. Beck, deceased her heirs, personal representatives, representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and any spouses if any she has, and all persons entitled to claim under or through her or any of them; all persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein; also, any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe and any unknown infants or persons being under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants.
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office at P. O. Box 508, Irmo, SC 29063 within Thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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NOTICE
2015-CP-39-1257
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:
TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice of Right to Foreclosure Intervention in the above mentioned action, of which the foregoing is a copy, together with the Complaint therein were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County on the 16th day of October, 2015.
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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NOTICE TO APPOINT
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
2015-CP-39-1257
TO THE MINORS ABOVE NAMED, UNKNOWN INFANTS, MINORS, OR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, THEIR GENERAL OR TESTAMENTARY GUARDIANS, IF ANY, AND TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS WITH WHOM SAID DEFENDANTS RESIDE:
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that unless you apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent the minor(s) interest in the above entitled matter within thirty (30) days from the date of service hereof, the undersigned will make application for the appointment of such Guardian ad Litem, all in accordance with Rule 17, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO
FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION
2015-CP-39-1257
TO THE MORTGAGOR(S)1 ABOVE-NAMED:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT pursuant to South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention, for the purpose of resolving this foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for foreclosure intervention, you MUST, within thirty (30) days of service of this Notice contact Gary P. Rish, PC, at his office at PO Box 508, Irmo, SC 29063.
PLEASE NOTE that Gary P. Rish, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Gary P. Rish, PC does NOT represent you, and is prohibited from giving you legal advice.
IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED.
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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LIS PENDENS
2015-CP-39-1257
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff for the purpose of foreclosing a certain Mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Melissa J. Beck did make, execute and deliver unto the United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture and assigns a Mortgage. Said Mortgage being dated and recorded September 7, 1989 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County in Record Book 176 at Page 189, a copy of said Mortgage being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, is the present owner and holder of the subject Note and Mortgage. The premises covered and affected by said Mortgage by the foreclosure thereof, were at the time of making and at the time of the filing of this Notice, described as follows:
ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina, near the Town of Norris and containing 0.80 of an acre, more or less, according to plat prepared for T. Craig Keith, Surveyor, dated August 12, 1981, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description and according to said plat, being thereon more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point in center of Jamison Road, which point is common corner with a 30 foot right of way; thence along Jamison Road N30019’E for a distance of 9.66 feet to a nail and cap; thence continuing along road N32042’E for a distance of 103.78 feet to a point; thence leaving road and running along line of property, now or formerly, of Finley N75016’W for a distance of 337.26 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing along line of property, now or formerly, of Finley S35050’W for a distance of 195.92 feet to a point on edge of 30 foot right of way; thence along said right of way N75019’E for a distance of 260.51 feet; thence S55023’E for a distance of 155.55 feet to the point of beginning, and being bounded on the Northwest and North by property, now or formerly, of Finley; bounded on the East by Jamison Road; and bounded on the South by 30 foot right of way.
This being the identical property conveyed unto Melissa J. Beck by deed of the United States of America September 7, 1989 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County in Record Book 76 at Page 62.
TMS #4076-00-89-6534
Property Address: 574 Jamison Road, Liberty, SC 29657
Gary P. Rish
Attorney at Law
PO Box 508
Irmo, SC 29063
803-749-1764
Nov. 11, 18, 25
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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: Mary Dollie Marchbanks Harris
Date of Death: 06/24/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900698
Personal Representative: Daphna M. Turner
Address: 107 Preston St.
Easley SC, 29640
Attorney: James M. Robinson
Address: P.O. Box 738
Easley, SC 29641
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Estate: Mary Ann Busha Hutcheson
Date of Death: 10/04/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900682
Personal Representative: Henry Aaron Hutcheson
Address: Post Office Box 275
Pickens SC, 29671
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Estate: Junior Ray Herd
Date of Death: 05/28/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900380-2
Personal Representative: Faye Herd
Address: Post Office Box 162
Central SC, 29630
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Estate: Thomas Nelson Sargent
Date of Death: 09/17/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900667
Personal Representative: Bonnie S. Lusk
Address: 114 N. Catherine St.
Pickens SC, 29671
Nov. 4, 11, 18
Estate: Cleona H. Morris AKA Cleona L. Houston
Date of Death: 09/28/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900675
Personal Representative: Mary Elouise James
Address: 96 Cardinal Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: Mary Louise Smith Morgan
Date of Death: 10/23/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900704
Personal Representative:
John Wesley Morgan
Address: 417 Den Ridge Dr.
Walhalla, SC 29691
Attorney: Adam B. Lambert
Address: Post Office Box 9
Pickens, SC 29671
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: Alasdair Davidson
Date of Death: 07/15/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900699
Personal Representative:
Janette M. Davidson
Address: 234 Hendricks Road
Pickens, SC 29671
Attorney: Kenneth D. Acker
Address: P.O. Box 9
Pickens, SC 29671
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: William Carson Isaacs Jr.
Date of Death: 9/14/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900697
Personal Representative: Margaret S. Isaacs
Address: 411 Gilliland Rd.
Pickens, SC 29671
Attorney: R. Scott Dover
Address: Post Office Box 462
Pickens, SC 29671
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: Nannie Virginia Blassingame
Date of Death: 08/28/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900606
Personal Representative: Jacquelyn Bowens Wakefield
Address: 703 Reece Mill Rd.
Pickens, SC 29671
Attorney: R. Murray Hughes
Address: P.O. Box 1389
Pickens, SC 29671
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: Medford Randolph Hampton
Date of Death: 06/11/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900445-2
Personal Representative: Gregory Scott Hampton
Address: 174 Cool Valley Rd.
Marietta, SC 29661
Attorney: James S. Erwin, III
Address: 413 Gentry Memorial Hwy.
Easley, SC 29640
Nov. 11, 18, 25
Estate: Elizabeth Irene Roach
Date of Death: 10/06/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900686
Personal Representative:
Susan Ellen Roach Williams
Address: 608 Churchill Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37909
Attorney: Brian K. James
Address: Post Office Box 93
Easley, SC 29641
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2
Estate: Samuel Charles Combs
Date of Death: 10/28/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900714
Personal Representative: Rena M. Combs
Address: 425 Winding Creek Rd.
Liberty, SC 29657
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2
Estate: Laura Josephine Pickens Heaton
Date of Death: 08/21/2015
Case Number: 2015ES3900718
Personal Representative:
Julius Pickens Heaton
Address: 409 Mount Forest Circle
Easley SC, 29640
Attorney: Daniel E. Hunt
Address: P.O. Box 887
Easley, SC 29641
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2
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