Daily Archives: 02/03/2016
DNR plans meeting on new trails Monday
PICKENS — The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning two new hiking trails in the Sassafras Mountain area of Pickens County in conjunction with the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
A public meeting on these two proposed trails will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Clemson DNR office, located at 311 Natural Resources Drive.
One proposed trail would be constructed to provide a view of Sassafras Falls, on Abner Creek, about a half-mile below the summit of Sassafras Mountain, the highest peak in the state at 3,583 feet.
Another proposed trail would be constructed from the parking area near the top of Sassafras Mountain to the summit, about 200 feet higher in elevation. The Sassafras Mountain Trail would comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
DNR is seeking public input, comments and guidance on the two proposed projects. Anyone interested in the proposed trails is welcome to attend the public meeting Feb. 8, where Mark Hall, DNR Jocassee Gorges land manager, will make presentations on the two projects at 10 a.m. The public meeting will be held in conjunction with the quarterly meeting of the Jocassee Gorges Working Group, a multi-agency group that helps provide management guidance for Jocassee Gorges.
For more information on the two proposed trails or the Feb. 8 meeting, call Hall at (864) 868-0281 or e-mail HallM@dnr.sc.gov.
Local team wins tourney
The Carolina One 12 Regional Black Pickens Team captured its second tournament of the season on Jan. 30 at the Carolina One Volleyball Challenge held at the Upward Volleyball Center in Spartanburg. Of the 20 12-and-under teams competing, “Fire” finished first in gold again without losing a single set. In pool play action, with teams starting at six points, “Fire” defeated C1 12 State Pickens 25-10, 25-10; Excel U12 Club 25-17, 25-16; Lake Murray 12 Black 25-12, 25-11; and Rock Hill Volleyball Club 12 Brooke 25-12, 25-17. The squad won over C1 12 Royal Pickens in the one-game semifinals of Gold 25-9 before ousting C1 12 Greenville 25-13, 25-15 in the finals. Serving leaders for “Fire” were Maggie Sizemore and Lauren Dow, with 100 percent serving out of 22 and 21 serves respectively. Ali Pace had 25 aces, Sky Moorrees had 18, including seven in the finals, and Bailee Earnhardt added 14, including eight in the finals. Calie Covey and Megan Carpenter led the attack with 13 kills each, with six of Covey’s coming in the final match. Assist leaders were Dow with 16, Earnhardt with nine and Regan Powell with six. Hannah Campbell, Amber Chapman and Alison Yates also played very well.
Note of Thanks
The family of Kathleen A. Bagwell would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for all the love and support they received during their time of bereavement. May God bless each of you that lent a hand to us following the loss of our beloved mother.
The Family
In memory
In memory of
Patricia Carol Cassell
Feb. 3, 1943 – Jan 29, 2010
Family Chain
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We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
We love and miss you.
Happy Birthday!
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Courier Obituaries 2-3-16
F. Douglas Holladay
Central — Franklin Douglas “Doug” Holladay, 81, of 2549 Six Mile Highway, husband of Carol Smith Holladay, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Pruitt Health and Rehab in Six Mile.
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Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Addie Lee Nimmons and Harrison Reece Holladay Sr. Doug was a retired poultry farmer and retired from Central Hardware Company. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Brad Holladay of the home and Chuck (Pam) Holladay of Liberty; two daughters, Teresa (Karl) Dearnley of Denver, N.C., and Vickie Holladay of Central; brother, Harrison R. (Sheila) Holladay Jr.; sister, Gloria (Frank) Boggs of Central; grandchildren, Nate Holladay, Allison Holladay, Tessa (Steve) Averett and Neal Holladay; and great-grandchildren, Grayson and Regan Averett.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Franklin Holladay and Timothy “Timbo” Holladay.
Memorial services were held Jan. 30 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3041 Six Mile Highway, Central, SC 29630.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
Cindy Galloway
Liberty — Cynthia “Cindy” Galloway, 53, passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at her home.
Cindy was born in Greenville, daughter of Betty York Cantrell and the late E. J. Galloway. She was formerly employed with St. Jude Medical in Liberty, and she was a Baptist. Cindy was an avid AC/DC fan and was preparing to attend the upcoming concert.
Survivors include her mother, Betty Y. Cantrell, and stepfather, Doyle Cantrell, of Pickens; son, Eric Patterson, and daughter, Amy Patterson, both of Liberty; stepbrother, Stan Cantrell (Gay) of Easley; and a cousin and special brother, Claude Sanders of Pickens. Also surviving are her uncle and aunt, Carl and Jeanette Turner of Pickens and special friends, Paula, Jamie, and Jessica.
A graveside service was held Jan. 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with the Rev. Scott Willis officiating, with burial following.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Louis O’Donald
Easley — Roger Louis O’Donald Sr., 81, husband of the late Margaret Yvonne Evette O’Donald, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Brookdale in Easley.
Mr. O’Donald was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Joseph Ira and Ali Mae Patton O’Donald. He was retired from The Singer Company in Pickens following 40 years of service. Mr. O’Donald was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Roger O’Donald Jr. (Lynne) of Easley and his daughter, Sharon Hawkins (Scott) of Easley; grandchildren Austin O’Donald (Meryl), Brenna Wells (Sam), Taylor Hawkins and Bradley Hawkins; and great-grandchildren, Phoebe O’Donald, Augustin “Gus” O’Donald and Carey Anne O’Donald. Also surviving are sisters, Eula Hall of Six Mile and Martha Aiken (Joe) and Annette McGathy of Easley.
In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. O’Donald was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cristalyn O’Donald; and siblings, Pearl Gray, Albert O’Donald, Beulah Crumpton and Annie Lee Cox and his infant brother, John Aurthur O’Donald.
Funeral services were held Jan. 30 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Austin O’Donald officiating, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with Dr. Stuart Houston officiating.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or www.pdf.org.
Bill Teat
Easley — Mr. George William “Bill” Teat, 79, husband of Elma Murrell Teat, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Central, a son of the late John Henry and Mary Elliott Teat, Mr. Teat was a 1954 graduate of Easley High School and retired from Easley Combined Utilities with 38 years of service. He served on the board of directors of the Pickens County Rural Water Authority and was a member of the Shriners and the Bates Lodge No. 189 AFM. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 56 years, are a son, Robert Teat (Sharon) of Easley; two daughters, Cathy T. Hale of Greenville and Beth T. Stone (Dale) of Easley; and five grandchildren, Candace H. McGee (James), Jimmy Hale, Brandi Teat, Addison Stone and Harrison Stone. In addition to his parents, Mr. Teat was predeceased by a brother, Jack Elliott Teat, and a sister, Joyce Teat Chambers.
Funeral services were held Jan. 29 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jim Spencer and Rev. Rodney Graham, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.
Samuel E. Youngblood, Sr.
Easley — Mr. Samuel Edward “Papa Ed” Youngblood Sr., 87, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Golightly Youngblood, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Samuel Martin and Myrtie Ann Dickard Youngblood, Mr. Youngblood retired from AT&T and was a member of Glenwood Wesleyan Church. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Surviving are two sons, Samuel E. “Sammy” Youngblood Jr. (Jackie) of Easley and Rev. Marty Youngblood (Daphne) of Auburn, Ga.; two daughters, Beth Black (Ronnie) of McCormick and Edith Garrett (Robert) of Central; a sister, Ruth Jones of Greenville; a special friend, Almetia Newton; seven grandchildren, Jody and Heath Black, Lori Gossett, Josh and Christopher Youngblood, Addison Garrett and Stephanie Doll; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Youngblood was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, David and Alton Youngblood; and a sister, Frances Simmons.
Funeral services were held Jan. 30, 2016, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Mildred Merck
Pickens — Mildred Beatrice Patterson Merck, 86, widow of Ray Roddy Merck, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.
Mrs. Merck was born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Gould Clayton and Daisy Dean Patterson. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served as church organist. She was a member of the Senior Woman’s Class and formerly taught The Ladies Class.
Survivors include her son, Hal Merck (Janice) of Sunset; granddaughter, Halle Merck; and brothers, Russell Patterson of Arcadia, Fla., Winfred “Dink” Patterson of Williamston and Dennis Patterson of Liberty.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Merck was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Annette Merck; brothers, Hoyt Patterson, Cecil Patterson, Hugh Patterson and Clayton Patterson; and sisters, Jessie Thompson, Grace Chapman, Mozelle Smith and Jennie Merck.
Funeral services were held Jan. 31 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 100 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Central, SC 29630.
Helen L. Cook
Pickens — Helen L. Cook, 86, widow of Curtis Edward “Pete” Cook, passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Cook was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Luther Glen and Emily Porter Waldrop. She was formerly a member of Seniors Unlimited in Pickens.
Survivors include a grandson, Michael David Newsome (Jenni) of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and a granddaughter, Rebecca Louise Lillard (Albert) of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and great-grandchildren, Devin, Tyler, Olivia, Allysha and Aubrey.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by sons, Glen David Newsome and Patrick Craig Childs.
A graveside service was held Jan. 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Gardens in Pickens, with burial following.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Mike Pilgrim
Pickens — Arthur Mike Pilgrim, 64, of 153 Pilgrim Circle, passed away peacefully Friday at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.
Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Joseph Coy and Rethal Chapman Pilgrim. He loved his Tennessee walking horses and painting. He worked for Foothills Machining and was a member of Keowee Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Jane Norwood Pilgrim, and granddaughter, Brittany Blough, of the home; a daughter, Breanne Powell (Clint) of Anderson; a son, Laken Pilgrim of Six Mile; a sister, Joyce Gilstrap (Jack) of Pickens; two brothers, twin brother, Mark Pilgrim (Cyndi) of Easley and Don Pilgrim (Jean) of Pickens; and grandchildren, Bentlee and Kade Powell of Anderson, and Joshua, Jamie and Makayla Neely of Greenwood.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Pilgrim will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Keowee Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com.
Edith C. Williams
Easley — Mrs. Edith Carter Williams, 94, wife of the late John Craig Williams Sr., passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville.
Born in Wadesboro, N.C., a daughter of the late William Henry and Elizabeth Bobbitt Carter, Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Queens College, where she belonged to the Phi Mu Sorority. She taught math at Easley Junior High School for 20 years and was a member of the South Carolina Retired Educators Association and the National Education Association. She was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church for 65 years and a member of the United Methodist Women.
Mrs. Williams was a former member of the Better Homes Club and the Nosegay Garden Club. She was an avid bridge player and played well into her nineties.
Surviving are a son, John Craig Williams Jr. (Corinne) of Easley; a daughter, Susan Carter Williams of Easley; two grandsons, John Craig Williams, III, (Jennifer) of Sylva, N.C., and DuPre Carter Williams (Shauna) of Greenville; a granddaughter-in-law, Yvonne Clark Williams of Easley; four great-grandchildren, John Craig Williams, IV, Sarah Elizabeth Williams, EsDras Dixon Williams and Phoebe Sitton Williams. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Williams was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Carter Prevette and Elizabeth Carter Stahl.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Dr. Rodney Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery, Easley. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Family members are at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Julie Valentine Center, 2905 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611, or to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Bobbie Olivia Palmer
Liberty — Bobbie Olivia Palmer, 83, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at her home.
Miss Palmer was born in Anderson County and was the daughter of the late Cecil L. and Mattie Dobson Palmer. She was retired from Clemson University after 40 years of service and was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, where she had served as pianist.
Surviving are her brother, David L. Palmer (Brenda) of Liberty; a nephew, Michael D. Palmer (Stephanie); and a great-nephew, Riley M. Palmer, all of Easley.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Memory Gardens, Clemson.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 827 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.
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