Nancy Dalton Robinson

Pickens — Mrs. Nancy Dalton Robinson, 72, of 410 Woodlane Drive, Pickens, loving wife of the late Glenn C. Robinson, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Robinson was born in Easley on November 26, 1943, to the late Earl Russell Dalton, Sr. and Bertha King Dalton. She graduated from Easley High School in 1962 and worked at Frierson’s Drug Store in downtown Easley for more than 20 years and loved to travel and to read. Nancy was a lifetime member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by a two brothers, Jack Douglas Dalton and Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Dalton, both of Williamston; a sister, Frances Ruth Robinson of West Union; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; William Clyde Dalton, Earl Russell “Foss” Dalton, Jr., Harry Lee Dalton, and Dennis Marion Dalton.

Funeral services were held July 22 at Jones Avenue Baptist Church, with interment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

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

Pamela “Pansy” Holcombe

Liberty ­— Mrs. Pamela Dawn “Pansy” Holcombe, 52, wife of Kevin Reuben Turner, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late John Robert and Betty Moore Holcombe, Mrs. Holcombe was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 23 years are a nephew, Jonathan Holcombe, and a niece, Ashley Holcombe. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holcombe was predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Dale Holcombe.

Memorial services were held July 23 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

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

Carolyn N. Chism

Clemson — Carolyn Nelms Chism, 72, of 1027 Berkeley Drive, wife of John D. Chism Jr. died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Hallan and Evelyn Smith Nelms. She was a 1961 graduate of D.W. Daniel High School and a member of East Clemson Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed genealogy, sewing and canning.

Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Joey Chism of Piedmont; daughters, Stephanie Davis (George) of Clemson; Kim Chism-Moore (Art) of Charleston, and Jennifer Chism of Simpsonville; brother, Tommy Nelms of Pendleton; and sister Patricia Travis (Randall) of Anderson; grandchildren, Krystal Cannon, Kelly Rae Cannon and Sabrina Moore.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a son, John D. Chism III; and brothers, Horace Nelms, Roger Nelms and Donnie Nelms.

Funeral services were held July 22 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjud.org.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Heywood Eugene Johnson

EASLEYT— Heywood Eugene Johnson, 57, of 254 Hasting Circle, Easley, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Surviving are his mother Ollie Lee Williams, of the home; sons, Jonathan and Josh Gamble, and brother, Leroy Williams Jr. of Piedmont.

Services were held July 11 at The Luther Johnson Funeral Home, 301 E. Main St., Liberty. Interment was in Westview Cemetery.

Emma Lucille Ferguson Cade

EASLEY — Mrs. Emma Lucille Ferguson Cade, 91, wife of the late Henry Cade of 413 Grisby Ave., Easley, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at her residence.

Surviving are her daughters, Eunice Bowens, Jane Walker and Dorothy Cade; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 16 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Liberty, officiated by the Rev. Carolyn Owens.

The family has selected The Luther Johnson Funeral Home, 301 E. Main St. Liberty to assist them with the homegoing celebration.

hattie owens

Easley ­— Mrs. Hattie Owens, 74, formerly of Easley, transitioned from her earthly residence at Quillen Manor, Fountain Inn, to her heavenly home on July 13, 2016.

She was a member of the New Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, where she served as secretary of the Sunday school, member of the sanctuary choir, past director of the youth and a member of the missionary society.

Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Pendergrass; a brother, Johnny Byrd; and sisters Delores West and Margaret Jones; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 17 at the New Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

The family has selected The Luther Johnson Funeral Home, 301 E. Main St., Liberty to assist with these services.

Mary Gene Schoenbeck

Easley — Mrs. Mary Gene Schoenbeck, 70, of 145 Spirit Mountain Lane, Easley, loving wife of Dana Gaillard, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.

Mary Gene was born in Chicago, Ill., on July 15, 1946, to the late Edward and Angelina Anatra Martino. She worked as an administrative assistant and was of the Catholic faith. She loved dancing and music.

Mary Gene loved her family and was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being a homemaker and was an excellent cook. She had a generous and giving spirit that was upheld with a desire to help anyone in need.

In addition to her loving husband of 11 years, Mrs. Schoenbeck is survived by a daughter, Laura Rogers (Todd) of Peoria, Ariz.; a stepson, Tyler Gaillard of Greenville; a brother, Eugene Martino (Barbara) of Chicago, Ill.; two grandchildren, Mikayla and Cade Rogers; and a step-granddaughter, Anna Gaillard.

The family will host a memorial service in Arizona at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made either to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; or to the Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona, P.O. Box 20186, Phoenix, AZ 85036.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com. Robinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Marian E. Evatt

Central — Marian Evans Evatt, 69, of 408 Patterson Street, wife for 50 years of Marvin E. Evatt Sr. died Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Richland County she was a daughter of the late Freddie Evans and Georgia Lea Geddings Davis. She was a 1966 graduate of T.L. Hanna High School and retired after 27 years as the administrative assistant with the V.P. for Student Affairs at Clemson University. She was past president of the Central Garden Club, was past chairman of the Central Railroad Festival and a member of Norris First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Women’s Circle and volunteered with the food pantry.

Surviving in addition to her husband, are a son, Marvin E. Evatt Jr. of the home; daughter, Melanie (Gregg) Branham of Easley; brothers, Buddy Davis of Rutherfordton, N.C., and Robert Davis of Anderson; sisters, Malea Merck of Gray Court, and Juanita Merk, Bertha Vickery and Kathy Cisson, all of Anderson; and grandchildren, Benjamin Branham and Lydia Branham.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her stepfather, Adger Davis; and sister, Freda Mae Williams.

Funeral services were held July 26 at Norris First Baptist Church, with Rev. Royce Addis officiating, with burial following in Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

HELEN AIKEN

PICKENS — Helen Margie Davis Aiken, 78, of Pickens, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Greenville Health System.

Born on March 12, 1938, in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Lawton and Floy Lena Kelly Davis. Mrs. Aiken was a member of Martin Grove Wesleyan Church in Pickens.

Surviving are her son, Chris Aiken (Thelma); two sisters, Mary Owen and Inez Crowe (Rocky); two brothers, Virgil Davis and Leo Davis; and four grandchildren, Christopher, Chavis, Kelcie and Blake Aiken.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Aiken was predeceased by two daughters, Ann Wilson and Mot Hendricks; and one brother, Clifton Davis.

Funeral services were held July 25 at Martin Grove Wesleyan Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Danny “D” Ray Lewis

PELZER — Danny “D” Ray Lewis, 55, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

He was born Oct. 29, 1960, in Clinton. D attended Clinton schools. He loved fishing, spending time with family and friends, sitting outside in his chair under a shade tree, and playing poker. He worked for Torrington Company in Clinton for 15 years as a machine operator.

D is survived by his sisters, Deborah Roberts of Pelzer and Patricia Lell of Honea Path; brothers, Daniel Lewis of Iva and Vince Lell of Georgia; nieces and nephews, Matthew and Tina Roberts, Jason, Kevin and Sylvia (Michael) Roberts and Stephanie Cordell; many great-nieces and nephews, whom all love him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Lell Lewis, brother, Richard Lewis Jr., stepfather, Richard Lewis Sr., and wife, Pam Lewis.

D will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

No services are being held at this time.

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