DeRilla Davis Stewart

EASLEY — DeRilla “Rilla” Davis Stewart, 96, of 202 Herringbone Run, wife of the late Lucius “Wilson” Stewart, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at McCall Hospice House.

Born in Pickens, Mrs. Stewart was a daughter of the late Lawrence Albert and Ina Rampey Davis. She was a homemaker, who loved cooking and sewing. Mrs. Stewart was the oldest living member of Easley First United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the Wesley Sunday School Class. She was active in her church, including the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Stewart was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Easley Rotary Club, and she was a devoted member of her Garden Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty Stewart Ellison (Dr. Eddie Ellison) of Greenville and Tracee Stewart Simpson of Easley; four grandchildren, Megan Ellison Carpenter (Bobby), Stewart Edwin Ellison (Beverly), Davis Anthony Simpson (Chandler) and Trent Aaron Simpson; six great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brian, Ann Stewart and Clark Hickerson, and Mac and Luci Ellison; a brother-in-law, Roy Bowen of Pickens; and a sister-in-law, Beatrice Davis of Pickens. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Stewart was predeceased by a brother, Glendale “Tootie” Davis; three sisters, Janet Porter, Imogene Grant and Marilyn Bowen; and a son-in-law, Robert Dane Simpson.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at Easley First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rodney Powell officiating. Private burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 589, 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.

Patricia Ward Alexander

PICKENS — Patricia Ward Alexander, 67, wife of James “Moose” David Alexander, passed from this life Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

A daughter of the late Charles Ray and Joiclyn Diane Jones Ward, she was born in Hendersonville, N.C.

Survivors include her husband, David “Moose” Alexander of 48 years of the home; a son, Jaran Khol (Lisa Brock) Alexander of Pickens; a daughter, Ashlee Alexander Cummings (Lance) of Woodstock, Ala.; grandchildren, David Trent Alexander, John Trevor Alexander, Kirk Tanner Alexander and Kyndall Dianne Cummings; great-grandchild, Emilee Rose Alexander; and brothers, Charles Ray Ward Jr. and Brook Stanley Ward.

After a visitation at Mountain View Funeral Home, a graveside service was held Jan. 18 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, officiated by Rev.Don Alexander and Rev. Dick Waldrep.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Alexander family.

Ruth Palmer Southerland

EASLEY — Ruth Palmer Southerland, 92, wife of the late Harold Edward Southerland, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Seneca, Mrs. Southerland was a daughter of the late Clifton Reed and Florence Compton Palmer. She graduated from Liberty High School, and she was a longtime employee of Sangamo Electric in Pickens. Mrs. Southerland was a member of Park Street Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed sewing in her alteration shop.

Surviving are a son, Brett Southerland (Andrea) of Easley; a grandson, Devin Reed Southerland; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Southerland was predeceased by a son, Harold Edward (Hal) Southerland Jr.; two brothers, Jack Palmer and Sgt. Joe Palmer; and two sisters, Margaret Palmer Norris and Jennie Palmer Swayngham.

Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at Park Street Baptist Church, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Street Baptist Church, 114 Robinson Ave., Easley, SC 29640 or Pickens County Humane Society, P.O. Box 83, Liberty, SC 29657 or the charity of one’s choice.

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

David Patterson

LIBERTY — Ted David Patterson Jr., 70, of 279 Cherokee Drive, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at his residence.

Born in Greenville, he was the husband of Claudia Davis Patterson of the home and a son of the late Ted David Patterson Sr. and Kate Runion Patterson.

David was a graduate of Limestone College and was retired from Duke Energy. David was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and especially loved spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Christy Oliver (Randall) of Liberty; a son, Jason Patterson (Lisa) of Liberty; a sister, Sharron McPeters of Gastonia, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Jacob and Lauren Patterson, and Ryan and Nathan Oliver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Burton, and a brother, Larry William Patterson.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Patterson was held Jan. 20 at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 112 Liberty, SC 29657. The family will be at the home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com.

Randy Graves

LIBERTY — Allan Randy Graves, 58, of Palmetto Street, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at his home.

Born in Holland, Mich., he was a son of the late Allan Ranny Graves and Ovedell Puegh Lawson.

Randy enjoyed fishing.

Surviving are a daughter, Nichole Neibauer of Florida; sisters, Geraldine Halbert of Liberty and Lovett Koenig of Michigan; and brothers, Creg Graves, Jewel Graves and Brian Graves, all of Michigan, and Bart Calander of Florida; and a stepmother, Lois Graves of Michigan.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Timothy Graves.

No services will be held.

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

Gregory Fred Carman

EASLEY — Mr. Gregory “Greg” Fred Carman, 56, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Edward Domer and Nell Gantt Carman, Mr. Carman retired from sales and was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are a brother, Bob Carman (Libby) of Greenville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carman was predeceased by a brother, Michael Carman.

Memorial services were held Jan. 21 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.

Memorials may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 309 Pelzer Highway, Easley, SC 29642.

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

Beatrice Todd

PICKENS — Beatrice Todd, 83, of Pickens, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

She is survived by her adoring children, Richard Todd (JoAnn), Kenny Todd, Anita Anthony (Curtis), and Ruth Trebuchon (Lee); her grandchildren, Kevin Ballard, Jason Barton (Jessica), Joshua Barton (Tanya), Michael Todd (Kim), and Chris Todd (Tiffany); and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving soulmate, David Todd; her darling great-granddaughter, six brothers, five sisters, and her parents.

Bea’s greatest love was her family. Every Sunday, the Todd family could be found eating Bea’s southern cooking. Bea also applied her cake decorating skills for every friend and family birthday. Bea also enjoyed sewing all of her children’s clothes. She dedicated her life to her family, so much so that Granny Bea could not wait to retire so she could keep the grandchildren whenever her kids needed some adult time. She especially enjoyed taking the grandchildren to the flea market and yard sales. Family vacations were always treasured, from taking her kids camping to going to the beach with her husband, adult children, and grandchildren. She was always up for a trip. However, those trips had to work around her weekly visits to the salon so she could get her curl just right. Bea was a lifelong member of Pickens Independent Baptist Church and loved serving her Lord.

Graveside Services were held Jan. 22 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 250 Commonwealth Drive, Suite k105, Greenville, SC 29615.

Imogene Moore

CENTRAL — Imogene Issaquenna Nations Moore, 83, wife of the late Charles H. Moore, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at her home.

Mrs. Moore was born in Central, and was the daughter of the late James Edward and Mary Margaret Smith Nations. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sons, Charles Ray Moore (Annie) of Dacusville, James David Moore (Wenda) of Easley, Franklin Ralph Moore (Barbara) of Seneca and William Roger Moore of Central; one daughter, Sharon Jean Hudson (Hubert) of Six Mile; one brother, Q.R. Nations of Six Mile; grandchildren, Jeremy Hudson, Jennifer Brown, Danielle Young, Adam Moore and Jeannie Amarillus; great-grandchildren, Cody Hudson, Victoria Hudson, Mikey Brown, Colby Brown, Jackson Young, Laylan Young, Brayden Hamilton, Noah Parnell, Annleigh Moore, Addison Moore, Kaydence Amarillus, Sarah Amarillus, Michael Amarillus, Austin Blackwell, Justin Blackwell, Katelynn Blackwell and Carleigh Blackwell.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the chapel of Duckett Robinson Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:30-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Steve Edward Ross

SIX MILE — Steve Edward Ross, husband of Marnita Ross, was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.

Born in Pickens County, Steve was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Before his disability, Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and weightlifting. No matter his sickness, he lived for being with his family and was so very proud of all his grandchildren. Survivors include a wife, Marnita Ross; a daughter, Sandra (Mark) Nabors of Pickens; a son, Jason (Erin) Ross of Six Mile; six grandchildren, Lane Nabors, Kolt Nabors, Cassidy Reeves, Breana Mabry, Braely Ross and Brooklyn Ross; two sisters, Wanda (Eugene) Merck of Six Mile and Teresa Darnell Moser of Pickens; and one brother, Tony Ross of Piedmont.

Mr. Ross was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Julia Ross.

Visitation will be held from 1:15-2:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Fairview Baptist Church in Six Mile, with memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Billy Merck officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 706 Grove Rd. Greenville, SC 29605. Please note: Be sure to address donations in honor of Steve Ross.

Family and friends are gathering at the home of Steve and Marnita Ross.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Ross family.