Matthew Allen Wyrick

Easley — Mr. Matthew Allen Wyrick, 21, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home.

Born in Richland County, a son of Johnny Joe Wyrick and Carolyn Oates Wyrick, Mr. Wyrick was a 2012 graduate of Easley High School. Matthew was employed with the Spartanburg County Department of Corrections and was pursuing a degree in law enforcement. He was a member of Easley First Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Hollis Wyrick of Easley; a brother, Daniel Wyrick of Easley; and his grandparents, Frank Oates Jr. of Hartsville, Darrell Wyrick of Bishopville and Janet Watson of Lexington.

Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at Easley First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. John Adams and Rev. Christie Gravely officiating. Burial was private.

Memorials may be made in memory of Matthew to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Association, P.O. Box 210709, Columbia, SC 29221-0709, or by visiting scleoa.org.

Condolences may be expressed online at wwww.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Sarah Hitt

Central — Sarah Reagan Averal Hitt, 11, daughter of Robert and Donna Waddell Hitt of 107 James Circle, went to be with her Lord Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Sarah was the most wonderful daughter in the world. Everybody who met her remembers her smile. It was contagious and made you smile. She loved boys, she was such a flirt. Sarah loved her Disney shows, especially Austin and Ally. She was also the reigning Miss Treatment 2014 and the reigning Miss No Hair Pulling 2015. She loved french fries from McDonalds. Her favorite thing to do was get her nails painted and get tattoos with her cousins. She loved to be sung to and looked at adoringly.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Daniel (Nichole) Waddell of Clemson; sisters, Hannah Waddell (Matt) Barrett and Nichole (Kyle Hooper) Downs, all of Six Mile; grandparents, Laura Waddell of Central and Alberto and Esther Delgado of Fennville, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Landen Barrett, Addy Waddell and Jace Waddell; aunts and uncles, Toni and Jason Huff of Liberty, Tammy Waddell of Liberty, Annitra Hitt of Vincennes, Ind., Adam and Victoria Sorenson of Holland, Mich., Shawna and Jim Gosnell of Vincennes, Ind., Lori and Joey Brooks and Wayne and Lisa Reeves, all of Fort Payne, Ala., Shannon Thompson of Vincennes, Ind., Mike and April Shouse of Lawrenceville, Ill., Charles Hansen of Indianapolis, and Jordan and Lance Bryant of Charleston; cousins, Araya Birch, Olivia Davis, Van Davis, Collin Davis, Grace Waddell, Chloe Huff, Carter Davis, Casey Pettigrew, Luca Bryant, Laren Hitt, Tristen Sorenson and Gavin Sorenson.

Sarah was predeceased by grandparents, Clinton McCall and Ralph and Linda Waddell; great-grandparents, James and Martha Hitt; aunt, Michelle Bryant; and uncle, Ralph Waddell.

Memorial services were held Feb. 11 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Mary Buie

Easley — Mary Frances Chastain Buie, 89, passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Mrs. Buie was born in Six Mile, a daughter of the late Tillman and Lucy Merck Chastain. She was retired from the Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills in Easley and she was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Buie served her country in the United States Marines.

Survivors include daughters, Linda Yeary (Jimmy) of Liberty and Sandra Hawkins (Thomas) of Easley, grandchildren, Tara Lockaby of Liberty, Jennifer Tollison (Jason) of Bluffton, Megan Provost (Peter) of Charleston, and Heather Hawkins of Easley, a great-grandchild, Morgan Lockaby, and another great-grandchild to be born on Feb. 20, Rosemary Provost. Mrs. Buie is also survived by five sisters and one brother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buie was predeceased by a sister and three brothers.

Services were held Feb. 13 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Pickens, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge View Baptist Church, Rock Springs Baptist Church or to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Ruth Leigh Roper Hendricks

Pickens — Ruth Roper Hendricks, wife of the late Robert Franklin Hendricks, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.

Mrs. Hendricks was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Manning and Eva Roper.

She attended Pickens schools and Asheville Teachers College, and was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church, where she was member of the T. E. L. Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hendricks was a charter member of the Pickens Women’s Club, and a former member of the Fort Prince George Chapter D.A.R.

Survivors include a daughter, Diana Ruth Roper (William David) of Pickens; a son, Charles Hendricks (Tommye) of Pickens; seven grandchildren, Debbie Roper Underwood, John Roper, Allen Roper, Brian Hendricks, John Hendricks, Lori Ellenburg, Andrew Hendricks; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler Underwood, Carly Underwood, Sarah Underwood, Erin Underwood, Corey Roper, Lauryn Hendricks, Ashley Hendricks, Dawson Roper and Lindsay Keener; one great-great-grandchild, Caden Underwood; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda and Jackie Roper.

Mrs. Hendricks was predeceased by her husband, parents, two sons, Robert F. Hendricks Jr. and Donald Manning Hendricks, four sisters and four brothers.

Services were held Feb. 13 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hendricks family.

 

Elsie L. Smith

Easley — Elsie Lee Kay Smith, 98, wife of the late Noland H. Smith, passed away Tuesday Feb. 9, 2016 at Capstone Health and Rehab in Easley.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin Kay and Edna King Kay.

Mrs. Smith was a restaurant cook by profession. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

Surviving are her four daughters, Brenda Wilson (Donnie), Bobbie Hester (Johnny), Judy Holmes (Wendell) and Ann Stancil (Roger) all of Easley; five grandchildren, Donna McKittrick, Michael Wilson, Paula Stancell, Todd Hester and James Stancil, Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren, Jennifer Bramblett, Justin Wilson, Kirsten Wilson, Lisa Bloomer, John Halsey, Jr., Alena Reddick, Kali Chandler, Gage Heath, John Hester, Jr., Jenni Bishop, Justin McKittrick, Ryan Stancell, Conner Stancell, Austin McKittrick, Brendon Garrett and Quintin Garrett; and seven great-great-grandchildren, Alex Mays, Jared Robinson, Aden Cannon, Kadence Cannon, Ethan Bloomer, Carter Bloomer and Rylee Gazelle.

Mrs. Smith was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Teresa Robinson; a great-granddaughter, Brandi Kearney; four brothers, J.C. Kay, Calvin “Dee” Kay, William “Cott” Kay, and James Franklin Kay, Jr.; and a sister, Louise Mauldin.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with the Reverend Scott Willis and Reverend Randy McAlister officiating with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 871 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Tommy Joe Whitlock

Liberty — Tommy Joe Whitlock, 71, of 105 Summit Drive died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Liberty, he was a son of the late Marion Franklin and Inez Gaines Whitlock. He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School and afterwards he served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Duke Power and was a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge #235 A.F.M. He was a member of Calumet Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Whitlock of Pickens and Sam Whitlock of the home; a daughter Toshia Whitlock of Newry; a sister, Joan Stephens of Liberty; two brothers, Gary and Dolan Whitlock both of Liberty; grandchildren, David, D.J. and Jacey Whitlock, Bane and Nikki Chapman, Ethan and Drew Alexander, Hailey Fennell and Kadyn Stancil; and great-grandchildren, Samuel Dalton, Bentley Dwight and Caleb Whitlock and Grace Lynn Sprouse.

Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Whitlock were held Feb. 16 at Liberty Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Juanita T. Powell

Easley — Juanita Trotter Powell, 82, widow of Thomas H. Powell, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.

Mrs. Powell was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Tommy Elmer and Marie Smith Trotter. She was retired from Cornell Dubilier in Liberty and she was a member of Enon Baptist Church where she served as W.M.U. Director for 30 years, church clerk for over 40 years and for many years she worked with children’s Sunday school and Team Kids teacher.

Survivors include her son, Gregg Powell (Tammy), and her daughter, Beverly Whitman (Eddie) all of Easley, grandchildren include Chris Whitman (Kristen), Adam Whitman (Kim), Taylor Whitman, Ty Tysinger, and Marina and Marisa Powell. Great-grandchildren include Quan Martin, Chandler Whitman, Destinee Whitman, Izaak Whitman, Braeden Whitman, Alyssah Whitman, and Landon Whitman. Also surviving is a brother, Winfred E. Trotter of Easley.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar and J. T. Trotter, and sisters, Edna Mae Dillard, Annie Laura Rampey, and Jessie Lee Parker.

Services were held Feb. 14 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Scott Willis and The Reverend George Tate officiating and burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens with The Reverend Greg Russ officiating.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com Memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 871 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Lawrence R. Cox

Easley — Mr. Lawrence Robert Cox, 83, husband of the late Mary Ann Dodgens Cox, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Robert Lawrence and Dessie Yates Cox, Mr. Cox retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Liberty Ministries International.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna Garrick of Easley; a step-son, Tommy Loggins (Denise) of Salem; a brother, William Marshall Cox (Elizabeth) of Easley; two sisters, Jessie Mae Meece and Ethel Cassell, both of Easley; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Cox was predeceased by three brothers, Ralph, Joel and Harold Cox; and a sister, Jeanette Snipes.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the service. The family is at the home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Billy Joe Ellenburg

Six Mile — Billy Joe Ellenburg, 75, of 129 Knollview Road, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at his residence. Born in Six Mile, he was the husband of Martha Brooks Ellenburg and a son of the late John Benjamin “J.B.” Ellenburg and Ovaline Duncan Stephens. He was retired from MGS Grading. He loved NASCAR and fishing and especially spending time with his best friend, Joe Holliday. He was a member of Crowe Creek Church of God.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Kathy Robinson, Tammy Stewart and Tina Harbin(Brent) all of Six Mile; two sons, Tommy Joe Ellenburg and Billy Joe Ellenburg(Dawn) both of Six Mile; a sister, Wilma Black of Six Mile; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Patsy Galloway; and two brothers, Marlow and Jimmy Stephens.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Ellenburg will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday Feb. 18, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Liberty Mortuary.

The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

Reverend Jack W. Hester

Easley — The Reverend Jack W. Hester, 85, husband of Shirley Koone Hester, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Reverend William R. Hester and Lula Mae Garrett Hester.

Reverend Hester attended Tennessee Temple University and North Greenville University. He was a former pastor of several churches; Grace Baptist in Simpsonville, Cannon Memorial in Central, Powdersville First Baptist Church and Nine Forks Baptist Church. After retiring, he served as an associate pastor at City View Baptist Church, and interim pastorates at Westwood Baptist Church, Mountain Grove Baptist Church, and was currently serving at Hillside Baptist Church in Fountain Inn. He served on many committees across S.C. with the Southern Baptist Convention and was on the Board of Directors with the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. He also served his country in the US Army in Korea, Austria and Germany.

Reverend Hester’s love’s in life was his Lord, his family and classic cars. “He revived souls and cars” and most recently, to share his ministry, joined Facebook, posting daily words of encouragement.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 61 years, are his sons, Phillip Hester (Aileen) of Raleigh, N.C., Steve Hester (Dru) of Simpsonville and Bryan Hester (Angie) of Pickens; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Thelma Smith of Greer.

Reverend Hester was predeceased by sisters, Vera Browning, Francis Gilbert, Eunice Vaughan and Ellen Davis; and a brother, William R. Hester, Jr.

An entombment committal will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 18, in the Bell Tower Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Pickens First Baptist Church with a service to celebrate Reverend Hester’s life at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

The family will be at the home.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Doris Ann Sellars

Anderson — Doris Ann Lewis Sellars, 69, passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

Mrs. Sellars was born in Easley, a daughter of the late Robert Sheriff and the late Clara Belle Sheriff Lewis. She was retired as a caregiver for Better Skills in Easley and she was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Brian Scruggs (Holly) of Pickens, grandchildren, Lane and Luke Scruggs, brother, Thomas Lewis of Spartanburg and a sister, Peggy Esuary of Pickens.

A memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Mountain View Baptist Church.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mountain View Baptist Church, 336 Mountain View Church Road, Six Mile, SC 29682.

Wallace M. Mauldin

SIX MILE – Wallace M. Mauldin, 73 passed away Jan. 28, 2016.

Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret Mauldin.

Surviving are a son, Wallace Dale Mauldin of Walhalla; Brothers L.D. Mauldin of Salem, Tim Mauldin of Six Mile; Sisters; Violet Adams of Pickens, and Bonnie Holder (Sonny) of Pickens.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 20 at Gap Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Forest Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family.