BETTIE EDENS HOLLIDAY

PICKENS — Mrs. Bettie Edens Holliday, 89, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Bettie was born on March 6, 1934, in Pickens to the late George and Annie Chastain Edens. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Pickens. Bettie loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. Family was important to Bettie, and she loved whenever they could all get together. She loved her cats.

Mrs. Holliday is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bettie was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Holliday; two sisters, Catherine Gilstrap and Rachel Stewart; and two brothers, Carrol D. Edens and Carman Edens.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

CHASITY DENISE BLACK

MARIETTA — Ms. Chasity Denise Black, 47, of Marietta, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at her residence.

Ms. Black was born in Pickens, on Aug. 1, 1976, to the late Harold and Janice Black. She enjoyed watching wrestling