Richard Hale

SIX MILE — Richard Zane Hale, 51, of 810 Mt. Olivet Road, was peacefully called home Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Asheville, N.C., he was the husband of Denise Watson Hale of the home and a son of Charles G. and Gounana Wilson  Hale of Six Mile. He was a hardworking, kind, humble man of faith who dearly loved his God, his wife and his family. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a graduate of Tri-County Technical College and was employed with United Tool and Mold. He attended Keowee Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are two daughters, Lacey Hale Rogers (Zack) of Liberty and Paige Hale Cumbie (Matthew) of Seneca; two sons, Heath Hale (Brittany Conaway) of Six Mile and Josh Hale (Stephanie) of Rock Hill; a brother, Randy Hale of Pickens; and five grandchildren, Kayleigh Jo, Allie, Eli, Janey and Clay.

A memorial service for Mr. Hale will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Keowee Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary.

The family will be at the home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016, or Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, 950 W. Faris Road Greenville, SC 29605.

Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

Avis L. Hughes

EASLEY — Mrs. Avis Irene Loudermilk Hughes, 82, wife of the late Ray Hughes, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.

Born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Albert James Loudermilk and the late Hettie Derrick Loudermilk, Mrs. Hughes was a retired business owner and a member of Easley Church of God.

Surviving are a son, Donny Hughes of Easley; a daughter, Debbie Hughes of Easley; a brother, Raymond A. Loudermilk (Romelle) of Walhalla; a sister, Louise L. Brown (Tommy) of Greer; two grandchildren, Bridget Esuary and Christel Stewart (Chris); and four great-grandchildren, Ethan Esuary, Adrianna Esuary, Connor Stewart and Cydney Stewart. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hughes was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa Renee Hughes; and a brother, Harold T. Loudermilk.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at Easley Church of God, with Rev. Steve Knight and Rev. Dr. David T. Sustar officiating, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to Easley Church of God, P.O. Box 443, Easley, SC 29641.

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

James Farrell Dickard Sr.

PICKENS — James Farrell Dickard Sr., 85, husband of 60 years to Frances Baker Dickard, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.

A son of the late Paul Van Buren and Angie Ramell Pace Dickard, he was born in Pickens County. Mr. Dickard was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Intrepid, he retired from Singer – Ryobi in Pickens.

Mr. Dickard was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church, a member of Keowee Masonic Lodge No. 79, where he was a past master, and a Hejaz Shriner. He was also a former assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 51.

Survivors include his wife, Frances; his children, Kathy Ravan (Joe), Carol Dickard, Linda Few (Larry), Jimmy Dickard (Georgia) and Bryan Dickard (Ginger); his siblings, Lavonne Alexander (Carli) and Lloyd Dickard (Grace); 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Dec. 30 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham House, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, South Carolina 29672.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Dickard family.

B.C. Bearden

PICKENS — B.C. Bearden, 92, husband of Evelyn Barnes Bearden, passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 24, 2017.

A son of the late Tyler and Lillie Clark Bearden, he was born in Pickens County, where he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Bearden has been a faithful member of Concord Baptist Church since 1949.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn of 73 years of the home; a son, Tommy (Joyce) Bearden; a daughter-in-law, Martha Bearden; and two grandsons, Joel and Jonathan Bearden.

He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Randall J. Bearden; one brother; and six sisters.

Services were held Dec. 27 at Concord Baptist Church, with the burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 723 Concord Church Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Bearden family.

Jean Tinsley

EASLEY — Jean Hudson Tinsley, 87, of Easley, wife of the late George Robert Tinsley, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Guy Hudson and Della Christine Moore Hudson.

Mrs. Tinsley was retired from Platt-Saco Lowell and was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church. She loved her husband dearly and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling the world.

Surviving are her sisters, Florence Childress and Judy Stokes (Doug), both of Easley; brothers, Charles Ed Hudson (Bethel), Carroll Hudson (Carolyn) and Jerry Hudson, all of Pickens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Florene Cobb; and a brother, David Elwyn Hudson.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Geer Memorial Baptist Church, 911 S. 5th St., 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.

Alice Faye Gilliand

EASLEY — Alice Faye Gilliland, 75, went to be with her Lord Saturday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Greenville.

She is the wife of the late Archie Leon Gilliland and daughter of the late Mildred Poole.

Mrs. Gilliland had a passion for cooking and cooked for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include four sons, Phillip Scott Bennett (Vickie) of Greer, Ralph Kelley (Haley) of Pickens, Shawn Levie of Oklahoma and Charlie Levie of North Carolina; and one daughter, Tammie Levie of Alabama. Mrs. Gilliland also leaves nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren to share in her memory. In addition to her mother and husband, she is predeceased by a daughter Cathy Capps.

A visitation was held Dec. 28 in the mausoleum at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gilliand family. Online memorials may be sent to Dillardfunerals.com.

Karleen B. Galloway

EASLEY — Mrs. Karleen Burroughs Galloway, 89, wife of the late Edward Bryan Galloway, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Dec. 23, 2017.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late George Bland and Pauline Smith Burroughs, Mrs. Galloway retired from the Willows of Easley with 14 years of dedicated service and was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving are a grandson, Blake Galloway (Brandy), and a granddaughter, Shauna Galloway-Williams (Dupre); a daughter-in-law, Maye Galloway; a sister-in-law, Gladys Burroughs; and three great-grandchildren, Esdra Williams, Phoebe Williams and Landon Galloway. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Galloway was predeceased by a son, Samuel Bryan Galloway; a daughter, Melody Joy Galloway; a brother, George L. Burroughs; and three sisters, Virginia Player, Betty Suttles and Faye James.

Memorial services were held Dec. 30 at Geer Memorial Baptist Church, with Rev. Phil McAlister officiating.

Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to Geer Memorial Baptist Church, 911 S. Fifth St., Easley, SC 29640.

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

Sara Jean Lugtigheid

PUMPKINTOWN — Born Feb. 11, 1959, to loving parents Cornelius and Margaret VanDerPuy, Sara passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Sara went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after her journey with cancer.

She moved to South Carolina to be near her children in 2014 after being diagnosed with a rare disease that put her in a wheelchair.

She was known to all who traveled the Dacusville Highway as the lady with all the flowers. She loved to bake cookies and goodies for her family and church friends. Needlework was also God’s gift to her, and she was always working on something.

She loved her family here and in Michigan. Her love for her church, Fairview Independent Baptist, was obvious as she tried to make it to every service she could. Sara wants to thank the members of her church for their incredible support, including driving her to all the many medical appointments, shopping, taking care of her home duties, and above all, prayers.

In Sara’s battle with cancer, God caused the very best to come out in her. The spirit of gladness and gratitude was amazing and infectious to all who came in contact with her. She proclaimed that it is only through God’s love and forgiveness and grace that she gained the knowledge and comfort to know she would be dancing and praising God on streets of gold.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cornelius VanDerPuy; her husband, Richard Lugtigheid; and her sister, Connie De Haan (VanDerPuy). She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (John) Moss; her son, Matthew Anderson; and six grandchildren, Addison Moss, Emma Moss, Laurel Moss, Hunter Moss, Kenzie Anderson and Corbin Anderson. Also, her mother, Margaret VanDerPuy; brothers, Fred (Barb) VanDerPuy, John (Mary) VanDerPuy, Michael (Deb) VanDerPuy and Mark (Sandy) VanDerPuy; and a sister, Beth (Paul) Rau.

Sara’s funeral was held Dec. 30 at Fairview Independent Baptist Church, with Pastor David Lambert officiating.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Lugtigheid family.