Daily Archives: 05/24/2023
Courier Obituaries 5-24-23
MARGARET ELLEN WALDROP
PICKENS — Margaret Ellen Waldrop, 84, loving wife of John “Bud” Waldrop, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence, 
surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Waldrop was born in Pickens on May 21, 1938, to the late Clyde David and Annie Mae Anderson Roberts. She retired from Alice Manufacturing at the Elljean Plant and enjoyed being involved at her church, Pickens View Wesleyan, and supporting them in whatever role she could. Margaret loved traveling, especially to the beach, and cooking for her family every Sunday, but “Nanny’s” passion was taking care of her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
In addition to her loving husband, Bud, of 66 years, Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her four
Pieces of Pickens history
Local historian dives into one of city’s prominent early 20th-century businesses
By Barry Crawford
Special to The Courier
Editor’s note: In anticipation of the first-ever Pickens Bottle Show, planned for Saturday, Jun 3, at the Market at the Mill in Pickens, local historian Barry Crawford allowed the Courier to run this story about Pickens Bottling Works, which was located at the corner of Garvin and Main Street in downtown Pickens near the current location of the Courier office. This story is edited from a December 2017 Facebook post made by Crawford, who is also the facility manager at Market at the Mill.
Let me start by telling you this has been one of my favorite historic projects of all time.
This incredible adventure has taken me all around this country coast to coast, with one of my major sources of information being found in Bakersfield, Calif. I’ve been working on this project for almost 10 years, gathering all of the photos and
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Memorial Day service planned May 30 in downtown Six Mile
SIX MILE — The town of Six Mile, along with Fleet Reserve Branch #15 and the Pickens County Veterans Council, will hold traditional Memorial Day services in downtown Six Mile on Tuesday, May 30, to remember those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of service and to honor those who have served their country.
The day’s events will begin outside Six Mile Town Hall by placing the American flag at half-staff at 8 a.m. A traditional service will be held at 11:45 a.m. outside Six Mile Town Hall, including the pledge, invocation and remarks to honor all who gave their lives in service to the United States. This includes Pickens County’s four Medal of Honor recipients — all of whom were from the Six Mile area, making it the most per capita in the United States. A wreath presentation and flag ceremony will be followed by the playing of taps, and the closing will take place afterward.
The Fleet Reserve Association represents a community of the Sea Services — the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel. FRA’s guiding principles are loyalty, protection and service to their shipmates.
The Pickens County Veterans Council (PCVC) is an organization consisting of representatives of recognized veterans’ groups and organizations in Pickens County. PCVC supports recognized veterans service organizations in the county and assists in communication, coordination, and execution of veterans related activities and patriotic events.
