DALLAS DALE BALL

PICKENS — Dallas Dale Ball, 85, husband to Nellie Ruth Hare Ball, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020.

Born on Dec. 1, 1934, Mr. Ball was the son of the late James Daniel Ball and Julia Amanda Brawley Ball.

A United States Navy veteran, Dallas achieved the rank of Ccommander and served as a JAG officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina.

Mr. Ball was a member of the South Carolina Bar and had a distinguished career as an attorney for more than 50 years. A working man’s lawyer, he fought for the people. He practiced

in Columbia until 1979, and Pickens County thereafter. Loved by his clients, he could not go to the grocery store in Pickens County without several clients pulling him aside seeking advice. His response was always the same; “come to my office first thing Monday, and we will talk about it.” His office on Monday morning looked like a delayed flight in the Atlanta airport. People loved him and his blue-collar approach.

When he was not practicing law, he was usually working outside on a tractor or running a chainsaw. He loved to read, and he loved constitutional law. He was a mentor to many, including his son and son-in-law. He provided opportunities and support for all five of his children and was a rock of stability to them when they needed advice. He was small in stature, but to the family he was the Rock of Gibraltar. He will be missed greatly.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie Ruth Hare Ball; three daughters, Susan Caroline Dover (Scott) of Pickens, Elizabeth Abigail Harrison (Rob) of Pendleton and Melanie Ruth Gilstrap (Jim) of Central; and two sons, Dallas Daniel Ball (Kimberly) of Bluffton and Franklin Dale Ball (Julia) of Cumming, Ga. Mr. Ball is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dallas was predeceased by his brother, Gene Ball; sister, Betty Windes; and grandson, Logan Dale Evans.

The family of Mr. Ball would like to extend a special thank you to Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum for the exceptional care given and incredible compassion shown to Dallas and the family during his time of illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dallas’ honor to the Agape Care Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation by visiting their website at hpcfoundation.org/donate or by mailing a check made payable to Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation (HPCF), P.O. Box 151, Drayton, SC 29333.

The families will be at their respective homes.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Ball family.

THERESA LEDFORD BRAY

MARIETTA — Theresa Ledford Bray, 67, wife of the late Arthur Bray, passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2020, at her home.

Mrs. Bray was the daughter of the late Nellie Ruth Cox Ledford and Horace Grant Ledford.

Mrs. Bray was a member of a pool league and was a third-degree black belt. She loved riding horses and cherished her family and especially her grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to Interim Healthcare Hospice for the care they gave Mrs. Bray.

Survivors include two sons, Chris Lambert (Krystal) and Jack Lambert; one brother, Jack Ledford (Linda); and one great-uncle, Stanley Cox (Sylvia), all of Marietta; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3-5 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 626 Talley Bridge Road, Marietta, SC 29661.

Mrs. Bray was predeceased by her husband, parents, and a daughter, Vicky Burkett.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Bray family.

GERALDINE BARKLEY

SIX MILE — Geraldine Joyce Brucke Barkley, 77, widow of the late Charles Kenneth Barkley, passed from this life on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

Mrs. Barkley was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Llyod and Nora Callas Brucke. She was retired as a weaver with the Arial Plant of Alice Manufacturing Company in Easley, and she was a member of Harvest Outreach Church at Cateechee.

Survivors include her son, Allen Barkley; her brother, Harold Brucke (Retta); four grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Barkley was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Holder.

Private burial will be at a later date.

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

ALFRED LEE WILLIAMS

LIBERTY — Alfred Lee Williams, 46, son of Mary Christine Lark McAlister of Liberty and the late Ernie Lee Williams, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

He was born in Greenville and was an employee with Fluor Daniel. Alfred loved woodworking and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

In addition to his mother, Lee was survived by his step-mother, Joy Moller Williams of Easley.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his stepfather, Danny McAlister; paternal grandparents, Alfred and Sue Miller; and his maternal grandparents, Howard and Wilma Bales.

Graveside services were held on Oct. 19 at Memory Gardens in Clemson.

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MELVA PERRY

LIBERTY — Melva Garrett Wooten Perry, 88, formerly of Winding Creek Road, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Norris, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Six Mile, she was a daughter of the late Robert Vardie and Pearl Waldrop Garrett. She was retired from Greenwood Mills. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Norris, where she served in numerous roles.

Surviving are a daughter, Regina Moore (Daniel), of Norris; a grandson, Ben Moore (Brooke) of Greenville; an aunt, Lake White of Central; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Edward “Bud” Wooten; her second husband, Walter Woodrow Perry; a daughter, Angela Elrod; seven brothers, Lloyd, Morris, Fred, Robert (Frog), Hovie, Elsie and Alvin Garrett; and four sisters, June Hunter, Velma Walters, Bernice Cater and Una Mae Cater Figueroa.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Johnny and Denise Cook, Linda and Garland Moore, Jill Garrett and Teena Chiarello for their love and support that was given to Mrs. Perry.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Perry were held on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Burial was held at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 16 Hyland Drive Greenville, SC 29615, or First Baptist Church of Norris, P.O. Box 130, Norris, SC 29667

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MARGARET DAVIS

EASLEY — Margaret Allene Davis, 86, stepped into the presence of her Savior, Sunday, Oct 18, 2020, at 11:25 p.m. (she always liked to stay up late).

She was born in Florida and was currently residing in Easley due to failing health.

Mrs. Davis was born to Woodrow W. Aultman and Mary Lucille (Davis) Aultman on March 20, 1934. She was married to the love of her life Joe Reese Davis for 59 years and 11 months.

Margaret led a full life being wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many people; she never met a stranger. She played the piano for years at the different churches she attended. She enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music and loved spending time with her family. The only thing she loved more than her husband was her Lord and Savior.

She is survived by her son, Reese Davis (Patti) of Six Mile, and daughter, Millie Bailey of Whitsett, N.C. In addition to her children, Margaret had five grandchildren, Marc Davis (Carami), Rebecca D. Brown, Amanda Ratliff (Anthony) and Hannah Sockwell (Preston). Her further blessings included 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild (with another on the way).

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Aultman, and a granddaughter, Lori Davis.

Funeral service will be Monday, Oct 26, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Peavy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Fla., and Liberty Mortuary in Liberty.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Liberty Camp, P.O. Box 112, Liberty SC 29657, or Six Mile Baptist Church, P.O. Box 134, Six Mile SC 29682.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting libertymortuary.com.

JUDITH ANN BELL

EASLEY — Judith Ann Bowen Bell, 80, wife of the late Cecil M. Bell Jr., passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.

Born in Burlington, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Lewis L. Bowen and Lois Messick Bowen.

Mrs. Bell was a graduate of Easley High School and Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing. She retired from Baptist Easley Hospital in 2007 after 35 years of dedicated service in the operating room. She was a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses, held offices of secretary and treasurer, and was named hospital employee of the year in 2004. She was also a member of Easley Presbyterian Church, volunteered with United Christian Ministries and served on the board for three years.

Surviving are her children, Deborah B. Queen and Robert Bell (April); grandchildren, Will Queen, Logan Bell, Rylee Bell and Gatlin Bell; great-grandchildren, Malachi Queen and Wakely Bell; sisters, Janice Pritchett and Beth Bowen; and a brother, Michael Bowen.

A memorial service was held on Oct. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Christian Ministries, 303 Dacusville Highway, Easley, SC 29640, or Easley Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 1st St., Easley, SC 29640.

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BERNICE DELORIS THOMPSON BEAVERS

SENECA — Bernice Deloris Thompson Beavers, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.

She was born on Dec. 27, 1941, in Oconee County. Bernice was a mother, grandmother and a sister.

Survivors include her children, Ricky Hawkins (Sandy), Beckie Powell (Bill) and Debbie Smith (Clyde); six grandchildren, Richard and Kristy Hawkins, Candi Hooper, Crystal Smith, Josh Webb and Lori Barker; and 12 great-grandchildren to share in her memory.

There will be no memorial service per the wishes of Mrs. Beaver.

Online condolences may be sent to keoweefuneralservices.com. Keowee Funeral Services is assisting the Beaver family.

SARA RICE

LIBERTY — Sara Jane Dickard Rice, 89, of Liberty, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Roy and Evelyn Tipton Dickard. She worked at Judson Mill, as well as the Farm Bureau, where she served on the executive board and the Ladies Committee. She was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Kathy Finley (John) of Easley; a brother, Henry Dickard (Donna) of Liberty; and three sisters, Martha Hughes of Greenwood, Nancy Bowen (Jerry) of Easley and Dorothy Coggins (Bobby) of Travelers Rest.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Rice will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the mortuary.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines, limited seating will be available and social distancing will be observed. The family request for everyone to wear a face covering. If you do not have one, one will be provided. The live stream of her service will be available for viewing at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, by visiting the tribute wall of her obituary at libertymortuary.com.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Dacus.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Roanoke Community Center at 224 Roanoke Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MARGARET WATSON

LIBERTY — Margaret Derrick Watson, 88, died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Easley Place.

Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Maron Watson and a daughter of the late Garnett Wade and Ressie Adams Derrick.

Mrs. Watson worked many years at Monaghan Mill in Greenville and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She loved to garden, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are two sons, Stanley Watson (Cheryl) and Frankie Watson (Renee), both of Liberty; six grandchildren, Marti Pilgrim, Nikki Watson, Chad Watson, Kelli Andrews, Apryl Watson-Holcombe and Ethan Watson; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Claude Derrick (Ruth Ann) of Chesterfield, Va., and Preston Derrick (Louise) of Liberty.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Steve and Gary Watson; three sisters, Bonnie Holden, Elizabeth Turpin and Jane Crenshaw; and four brothers, Leon, Floyd, G.W. and Marion Derrick.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Watson will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the Liberty Mortuary. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required for visitation and social distancing will be observed.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MELISSA ANN HOXIT QUINN

SIX MILE — Mrs. Melissa Ann Hoxit Quinn, 48, loving wife of Shane Quinn, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Quinn was born in Pickens County on April 29, 1972, to Mrs. Anna Owens of Six Mile and the late Newal Hoxit. She always greeted anyone she met with a smile that would light up any room and was a humble person. She worked in environmental services with home health care and loved music. Mrs. Quinn also loved traveling around the world and also traveling in her mind, which was expressed through her writings. Mrs. Quinn loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband and her mother, Mrs. Quinn is survived by a daughter, Courtney Owen (Tyler) of Six Mile; a son, Corey Quinn of Six Mile; a brother, Chris Hoxit (Sonya) of Pickens; a sister, Kimberly Owens (Eric) of Salem; and three grandchildren, Coltyn Cox, Eli Cox and Preston Owen.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Quinn was preceded in death by her stepfather, Ricky Robinson.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home.

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

JAMES FURMAN GRAVELY

PICKENS — James Furman Gravely, 83, husband of the late Lucille Trotter Gravely, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

Mr. Gravely was the son of the late Fronnie Patterson Gravely and Edward Gravely.

Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Gravely (Cindy) of Pickens and Eddie Gravely (Jennifer) of Pickens; four grandchildren, Lacey Greenleaf, Lauren Kilgore, Levi Gravely and Emma Gravely; three great-grandchildren, Aiden Greenleaf, Hadley Greenleaf and Jentree Gravely; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Betty Powell.

A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 16, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gravely family.

MARLENE B. BURKE

EASLEY — Marlene Browning Burke, 81, of Brushy Creek Road, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Lee “W.L.” Browning and Martha Chappell Browning.

Mrs. Burke was a graduate of Easley High School. She was a homemaker, a military spouse and the backbone of her family while her husband was away proudly serving his country. She was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church and the We Care Sunday School Class. She also enjoyed sewing, reading, crocheting and spending time with her family.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Charles Eugene Burke; her children, Timothy Eugene Burke of Easley, Tammy Lee Rogers (Timothy) of Liberty and Thomas Charles Burke (Grace) of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Toby Burke, Tyra Whitlock and Connor Burke; and great-grandchildren, Abigail, Cooper, Zander, Alora and a great-granddaughter on the way. Also surviving are a sister, Doris Keller (Jim) of Monroe, N.C.; and a brother, Wilton Browning of Kernersville, N.C.

A service to celebrate Mrs. Burke’s life was held on Oct. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to Church of God Home for Children, P.O. Box 430, Mauldin, SC 29662, an organization that Mr. and Mrs. Burke faithfully supported.

The family will be at the home.

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