Monthly Archives: November 2015
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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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:
Allen and Nancy Hess Nov. 2015
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Superintendent gets contract extension from school board
EASLEY — The Pickens County School Board voted Monday night to extend superintendent Dr. Danny Merck’s contract.
District policy dictates that the board is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the superintendent, and Merck was evaluated in the areas of student achievement, learning environment, quality personnel, communications and resource management, according to officials.
Following the evaluation, board members concluded Merck had performed above or exceeded expectations in student achievement, learning environment and quality personnel, met expectations in the area of communications and met or exceeded expectations in the area of resource management.
“While we strive for continuous improvement, we feel that Dr. Merck performed above our expectations for his initial overall evaluation,” school board chairman Dr. Brian Swords said in a statement issued by the school district Tuesday.
In light of Merck’s evaluation results, the board agreed to extend his contract by one year, and will review the compensation of his contract during the 2016-17 budget discussions.
“We value Dr. Merck’s service to our school district and we feel he is taking our school district in the right direction,” Swords said. “We look forward to working with him as we continue to strive to provide the best educational opportunities for our students.”
Sheriff to seek grant to help combat addiction
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark said he is committed to cleaning up the county’s drug problem, evidenced by the results of the recent “Operation Community Response.”
But Clark also acknowledges that simply putting those charged with illegal possession or distribution of drugs behind bars isn’t the solution.
“We can’t arrest our way out of this problem — we know that, and we’re not naïve,” Clark said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. “What’s not working is arresting people and turning them out.”
As a result, Clark said he planned to submit an application Monday for the Recovery Program Transformation and Innovation Fund Grant.
The grant’s purpose is to mitigate the long-term social and economic costs of substance abuse and move clients from an active chronic disease state into recovery.
The grant is open to all agencies and is for collaboration and integration of services, specifically partnerships with criminal justice agencies, such as jails and courts, as well as healthcare providers and schools.
Clark said the sheriff’s office is working with Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services on the grant application.
“Our main goal is not to have that person hooked on meth or having mental issues come back to the jail,” Clark said. “Methamphetamine is such a divisive and consuming drug — it’s destroying their families, and we have to address it.
“Approximately 70 to 80 percent of those arrested as a result of this investigation are the same individuals arrested in the past, especially with meth, because it is so addictive. It’s the same people over and over, and we’re doing the same thing that’s not working. So we’re wanting to do something different through mental health and behavioral health.”
Shortly after becoming sheriff in January 2014, Clark said he created a position manned by a narcotics officer “right off the bat.”
In addition, the sheriff’s office’s community action team was created to enable the public to assist the sheriff’s office in reporting crimes — including drugs — throughout the county.
“That has been a huge success,” he said.
From July 2014 through Oct. 31 the sheriff said there have been 153 cases of methamphetamine, two heroin, five involving cocaine and 88 cases of possession of marijuana.
“People know when there’s something wrong in their neighborhoods, and we encourage them to contact us,” Clark said. “We’re asking neighborhoods to be our partner in trying to stop them, and the community has been a tremendous help.”
But the sheriff said treatment for addiction problems, highlighted by meth, is the way the sheriff’s office is going to have to go to address the drug issue in Pickens County.
The jail situation in Pickens County remains overcrowded, with no relief in sight — to the point where Clark said the 38 drug arrests that recently occurred had to take place “when the jail wasn’t as full.”
As recently as last week, chief deputy Creed Hashe reported that the jail population had spiked to 226 even though it has a rated capacity of only 93.
Clark said there are a limited amount of grants awarded and many agencies seeking them.
“I would say within a month and a half, we should hear something (on whether the sheriff’s office grant application is approved),” Clark said.
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Dozens caught in county drug sweep
Rex Brown/Courtesy The Journal
Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark points to a map pinpointing the locations of drug suspects during a news conference last Thursday.
Sheriff’s office announces 38 arrests in ‘Operation Community Response’
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — A drug sweep conducted throughout Pickens County by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Easley Police Department and South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole had resulted in the arrests of 38 people, with another 18 still at large, at the time of a news conference last Thursday.
During the news conference, held at the Pickens County Law Enforcement Center, Sheriff Rick Clark said the focus of “Operation Community Response” was to identify and target those involved in the illegal possession or distribution of illicit drugs — predominantly methamphetamine — within the county.
The sheriff said this phase of the overall strategy was to identify the end user providing the “demand” to the dealer who is facilitating the “supply.”
“Our target is low-level dealers — out on the streets buying and selling,” Clark said.
A total of 79 charges have been lodged against the 56 total suspects involved, with 38 arrested since Monday of last week.
Clark said the investigation was initiated last fall, and the operation is one facet of an overall strategy to combat narcotics use in Pickens County.
“It’s called ‘Community Response’ for a reason — our community reached out to us and were wanting to get these drug dealers out of our community and off the streets,” he said.
Most of the charges for those arrested or are being sought involve methamphetamine.
“Meth is a scourge on our society, and we’re going to try and wipe it out,” Clark said.
While the sweep was conducted throughout Pickens County, some of those arrested or who are being sought are from Oconee, Anderson and Greenville counties.
Clark said five of the 38 arrested remained in jail as of Thursday morning. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the 18 other suspects is asked to contact the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 898-5500 or 1-888-CRIME-SC.
“We’re going to get the remaining 18 rounded up,” Clark said. “We hope to get tips from citizens. We value the cooperation and trust from the public and hope to have assistance.”
The 38 arrested, their status at the time of the news conference and bond amounts are listed below:
Jennifer Dianne Bagwell, Denise Road, Easley — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; and possession of a controlled substance, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Marcie Etrulia Brooks, Moorefield Memorial Highway, Liberty — possession of a controlled substance, $1,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Nicole Diane Burrell, Golden Creek Road, Liberty — distribution of marijuana, $10,000 surety bond; and possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $5,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Justin Allen Chappell, Robert P. Jeanes Road, Easley — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Kris Clark, Hunting Hollow Road, Six Mile — distribution of methamphetamine, $15,000 surety bond; still in jail.
Jessica Louise Davis, Friendship Drive, Seneca — possession of a controlled substance, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; and possession of methamphetamine, $1,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Tommy Allen Davis, Sunny Lane, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, third offense, $2,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Brian Lee Dodgens, Tommys Trail, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $5,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Jackie Lamar Dodgins, Golden Creek Road, Liberty — distribution of methamphetamine, $15,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Kieky Dawn Durham-Williams, Moorefield Memorial Highway, Liberty — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; and bench warrant magistrate court, $1,000 cash; released from jail.
William Timothy Gantt, Elm Street, Pickens — three counts of possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $7,500 surety bond for all three; released from jail.
Sommer Leigh Goss, Garden Drive, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Steven Douglas Graham, Mountain Estates Road, Pickens — possession of a controlled substance, $5,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Roger Brian Hembree, Barr Road, Easley — possession of methamphetamines, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Travis Mitchell Hendricks, Windy Hill Road, Central — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Joy Mary Hurley, Sunny Lane, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, third offense, $20,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Blake Marvin Johnson, Pine Cliff Drive, Seneca — possession of a controlled substance, second offense, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Terance Gene Johnson, Garden Drive, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; still in jail.
Laura Jean Jones, Effie Court, Liberty — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; and magistrate court bench warrant, $210 cash; released from jail.
Mark Donald Karr, Hedgepath Road, Liberty — distribution of methamphetamine, second offense, $20,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Ronald Eugene Kelley, Gentry Memorial Highway, Easley — possession of methamphetamine, $5,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Terri Ellen Lawson, Georges Creek Road, Easley — possession of crack cocaine, $5,000 surety bond; possession of marijuana, $5,000 surety bond; and probation violation, $5,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Carla Shawn Morgan, Friendship Road, Seneca — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Lindsey Brooke Morgan, Five Forks Road, Liberty — possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, $15,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Charles Junior Mosley, Old Greenville Highway, Liberty — possession of a controlled substance, second offense, $1,000 surety bond; possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $2,000 surety bond; and possession of cocaine second offense, $2,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Jennifer Tracy Gillespie Mowen, Longview Terrace, Easley — distribution of methamphetamine, $20,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Christopher Eugene Nichols, Welby Way, Liberty — distribution of methamphetamine, second offense, $20,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Eddie Coleman Powell, Avis Lane, Liberty — possession of a controlled substance, $1,000 personal recognizance bond; and possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $5,000 personal recognizance bond; still in jail. Powell was already being held within the Pickens County jail on unrelated drug charges from the Liberty Police Department.
James Doyce Reeves, Moorefield Memorial Highway, Liberty — distribution of methamphetamine, $15,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Johnny Clifford Reeves, Friendship Road, Seneca — possession of methamphetamine, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Christopher Robert Robinson, Penrose Circle, Pickens — two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, $15,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Betty Jean Shirley, Golden Creek Road, Liberty — two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, third offense, $40,000 surety bond; still in jail.
Jonathan Keith Simmons, Person Road, Easley — distribution of methamphetamine, $10,000 surety bond; two counts of distribution of a controlled substance, $2,500 each; and distribution of a controlled substance within a half mile of a public park, $5,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Gregory Paul Simon Jr., Robert P. Jeanes Road, Easley — distribution of methamphetamine, second offense, $20,000 surety bond; family court bench warrant, no bond; and magistrate court bench warrant, $1,270 cash bond; still in jail.
Jeffrey Lavern Stone, Mountain View Church Road, Pickens — possession of methamphetamine, second offense, $5,000 surety bond; and unlawful carrying of a pistol, $5,000 surety bond; released from jail.
Alvin Clark Sutton Jr., Argonne Drive, Easley — distribution of marijuana, third offense, $10,000 surety bond; possession with intent to distribute marijuana, third offense, $10,000 surety bond; three counts of possession of a controlled substance, second offense, totaling $5,000; released from jail.
Toni Leigh Trent, Mom Lane, Pickens — possession of methamphetamines, $3,000 personal recognizance bond; released from jail.
Corey Glenn Whiten, Brookway Drive, Easley — distribution of marijuana, second offense, bond pending; currently being held in the South Carolina Department of Corrections for other convictions.
The 18 remaining people being sought for arrest as part of the investigation, their age, last known address, description and charge are listed below.
Eric Lee Bailey, 40, of Greenville — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Jimmy Wayne Benton, Jr., 29, of Easley — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Albert Vernon Catoe, 28, of Easley — white male, distribution of methamphetamine.
Dustin Williams Collins, 34, of Cleveland, S.C., — white male, distribution of methamphetamine.
Zachary Allen Donald, 25, of Six Mile — white male, trafficking methamphetamine, third offense; possession of marijuana; possession of a firearm during a violent crime; and unlawful carrying of a firearm.
Matthew Shane Durham, 23, of Pickens — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Craig Allen Gayheart, 40, of Easley — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Philip Ernest Gilbert, 29, of Liberty — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Jonathan C. Grover, 34, of Taylors — white male, possession of methamphetamine.
Kristy Lynn Hendricks, 29, of Six Mile — white female, possession of methamphetamine, second offense.
Frances Elizabeth Holder, 48, of Easley, white female, possession of methamphetamine.
Felicia Christine Kersey, 30, of Easley, white female, possession of methamphetamine.
Cameron Nicole Lecroy, 31, of Liberty, white female, possession of methamphetamine.
Laci Kay Meadows, 21, of Liberty, white female, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.
Cathy Michelle McAlister, 41, of Pickens, white female, possession of methamphetamine.
Robert Franklin Miller, Jr., 27, of Pickens, white male, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Lewis Ray Stewart, 24, of Westminster, distribution of marijuana.
Bobby Allen Whitfield, 27, of Anderson, distribution of marijuana.
DAR, church join to salute veterans
Pictured, from left are David Chamlee, Melody Lutz, Royd Lutz and Tom Smith at a Veterans Day event Monday at Pickens Presbyterian Church.
By Lynda Abegg
For The Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens Presbyterian Church was buzzing with preparations to honor the veterans of Pickens County on Monday, ahead of Wednesday’s nationwide Veterans Day celebration.
A group of volunteers had been preparing breakfast since 6:30 a.m., the ladies from the Daughters of the American Revolution were hanging a Vietnam commemorative flag, and other volunteers set the tables with placemats and napkins.
The Fort Prince George Chapter of the DAR joined with Pickens Presbyterian Church to thank and honor veterans from Pickens County. Marianne Holland, Ph.D., was there to play a medley of service songs for the veterans.
Tom Smith, a Navy veteran, who has been coordinating the breakfast for eight years, looked over the room filled with more than 85 attendees. He said he enjoyed seeing the families, especially the ones who brought their children and grandchildren.
“Children always look to comic-book heroes like Batman and Superman,” Smith said, “while the real heroes and role models are the people sitting at the table with them.”
Ashley Dodgers asked for a moment of silence to remember Wilbur Simmons, a 20-year Air Force veteran who passed away on Aug. 9.
David Chamlee introduced Melody Smith Lutz, a former Army captain and helicopter pilot, as the featured speaker. Lutz played basketball and tennis at West Point and was inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame for her athletic accomplishments and recently had her basketball jersey retired.
“She was the first South Carolina female to graduate from West Point,” Chamlee said.
Lutz met her future husband, Royd Lutz, while she was attending West Point.
“It was the 1980s version of North meets South,” she said. “He’s from New York, and I’m from South Carolina.”
Royd Lutz, a former Army Captain, served as an Airborne Ranger artillery officer. Their son, Cliff, also a graduate of West Point, is currently serving as an Airborne Ranger artillery officer. Their daughter, Marjorie, is a Clemson ROTC graduate serving as a Medical Services Corp officer.
“I vividly remember the wake-up call that hit home that I was in a unique profession,” Lutz said. “I was 23 and a 2nd Lieutenant attached to an aviation task force to serve in Honduras. The Sandinistas had taken over Nicaragua, and the U.S. wanted a presence in Central America. After we flew a successful mission to San Salvador, our two Huey crews moved to a house on a small compound in the city. We were awakened in the middle of the night and told to hastily move to the roof with our weapons. There was a truck of armed men circling our compound. No one was certain of their intent, so for hours we waited and said little. As I sat on the roof in the darkness, I felt a world away from Pendleton, from West Point and from Fort Hood. The armed men finally grew tired of their intimidation tactic or for some other reason decided not to attack.”
Lutz said there are many emotions as a member of the Profession of Arms. The first emotion is a feeling of shared hardship, the second is a feeling of excitement that can quickly turn into fear, and the third is a feeling of pride.
“Our profession in military service — even if it was our reality for a brief time — resulted in a unique experience that imparted unique emotions,” she said.
Anne Kilpatrick, regent of the Fort Prince George DAR Chapter, told the group that DAR had partnered with the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration, established by Congress, to “thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW) or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.”
Each veteran was presented a flag pin from DAR to thank them for their service. Mildred Brewer, serving as the chairman of the Vietnam Commemoration Committee, presented each Vietnam veteran with a special commemorative certificate.
The Vietnam Veterans receiving special recognition included Robert Allison, Army; Jack Black, Army; Joe Christopher, Army; Tom Collins, Navy; Ben Cole, Navy; Raymond Dawkins, Army; Ron Erickson, Navy; Roger Gettys, Army; Al Henderson, Army; Tom Jurkovich, Navy; Norm Rentz, Army; Dennis Schwab, Army; Steve Sally, Marines; Wil Simmons, Air Force; Tom Smith, Navy; Roy Stoddard, Navy; and Tommy Wires, Marines.
‘Rock the Fall Ball’ planned Friday night
Cornerstone Christian and Music Store, located at 1895-C Gentry Memorial Highway in Easley, donated a beautiful acoustic guitar with hard shell case with other extras to be given away at the Rock the Fall Ball on Friday at Pickens’ historic Bruce Field.Cornerstone owner Art Maco, left, is pictured presenting the guitar to Larry Allison, who is representing the Pickens Azalea Festival Committee.
PICKENS — Country music fans are invited to join in the fun as “Rock the Fall Ball” will be held this Friday, Nov. 13, at historic Bruce Field in downtown Pickens.
The stadium will come alive at 7 p.m. with Upstate artists Matt Tucker and J. Adam Broome, along with headliners Benton Blount and Confederate Railroad, who will grace the stage for a great night of country music.
America’s Got Talent made Blount a household name, and the music of nationally renowned recording artists Confederate Railroad will have everyone on their feet with their rockin’ country sound.
The event is sponsored by the Pickens Azalea Festival planning committee. The PAFPC has announced that $2 from every advance ticket sold will go to benefit Upstate Warrior Solution. Upstate Warrior Solution provides community-based solutions for warriors and their family right here in our neighborhood. Their programs help restore our warriors with a sense of purpose by offering outreach, healthcare, education, housing and family support. Tickets for the “Rock the Fall Ball” provide local, affordable entertainment for friends and families and support those who have put their lives on the line for our freedom.
The Pickens Azalea Festival planning committee is working overtime to provide quality and fun events to the Pickens Community as well as making the 32nd annual festival in April 2016 the best ever with hard work along with community support.
Advance tickets are on sale now at pickensazaleafestival.com. Prices are $14 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Tickets will also be available the day of the show for $19 for adults and $15 for children.
