RUTH MERRITT JEFFEAUX

DACUSVILLE — Ruth Merritt Jeffeaux, 80, wife of the late Billy Jeffeaux, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

Born in Powdersville, she was the daughter of the late John Clinton and Sarah Lou “Sallie” Trotter Merritt.

Ruth was a member of Woodside Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her family and her church. Her life was a reflection of her love and dedication to Him, and she honored Him in her actions of always doing and helping others however she could. She was the true meaning of a Godly woman.

She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Davis (Robert) of Williamston; son, Jimmy Jeffeaux (Theresa) of Greenville; sisters, Lou Ellen Pruitt (Joe) of Easley and Annette Freeman of Greenville; and grandsons, Clint Davis and Al and Matt Jeffeaux.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Ivory Orr, Sarah Lowery Lewellyn and Joyce Merritt Williams; and a brother, Robert “Bobby” Merritt.

A visitation was held Monday, Aug. 30, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes Northwest, with the funeral service following in the Northwest Chapel. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery West.

The family appreciated those who attended for following the CDC guidelines on social distancing and wearing a mask.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice especially Bridget and Cindy for their love and care of Ruth.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodside Baptist Church, 301 Woodside Ave., Greenville, SC 29611, or to Amedisys Hospice, 250 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105, Greenville, SC 29615.

 

FRANK TOWERS RICE SR.

 

EASLEY — Frank Towers Rice Sr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

He was born on July 2, 1931, to Gladys Hollingsworth Smith Rice and Ibzan Rex Rice.

Towers was a lifelong resident of Greenville, with a few short stints in other places. He attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Georgia Tech. He was on the wrestling team and a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He developed lifelong friendships there, and they continued to gather as often as they could through the years.

While at Georgia Tech, Towers attended Marine Officer Basic School. He spent summers at Parris Island, Quantico, Va., and Fort Sill, Okla. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in June 1952. When he graduated in 1953, Towers began active duty, serving in the Mediterranean and at Camp Lejeune. In 1965, he took command of the 57th Rifle Co., serving reserve duty. With 130 men under his command, he continued through the Vietnam era. He was a holder of the National Defense, Organized Reserve and European Occupation Ribbons. He retired as a lieutenant colonel. One of his favorite sayings was “Not as mean, not as lean, but always a Marine! Semper Fi.”

Towers met the love of his life, Betty Claire Fontaine, on a blind date set up by her great-aunt and his mother. After a long-distance courtship while she was at Mary Baldwin, they married on June 25, 1955, in Houston, Texas. They spent the next 63 years together. They lived in Surf City, N.C., Carlisle, S.C., and Pensacola, Fla., before returning to Greenville. For Towers, his family was most important. He attended every sporting event and school/church activity that he could, and he was always willing to help and mentor. In his later years, family dinner on Sunday nights was what he looked forward to all week. He loved his lima beans, Duke’s mayonnaise and a cold Guinness. He always had a good story or a joke, and his smile was contagious. After Claire’s funeral, he was sitting, watching his children and grandchildren as they talked, laughed and played Monopoly together. When asked what he was thinking, he quickly said, “Just how lucky I am.”

After leaving active duty in the Marines, Towers began a career in construction with Daniel Construction Co. He became interested in prestressed concrete and returned to Greenville to begin his own company. He was a partner in Quality Concrete and later founded Overhead Door, with a partner, in Greenville, Macon, Charleston and Myrtle Beach, as well as founding several other businesses. He will long be remembered as an entrepreneur and businessman who loved to mentor those looking for an opportunity to get started.

Towers was a firm believer in volunteerism for the community and mankind. He did so selflessly and full-heartedly. On snow days when schools were canceled, he had his family in the Jeep delivering meals to those who might not receive any due to the weather. He volunteered with Miracle Hill, Meals on Wheels and First Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and elder and served on numerous committees. He was a lifelong member of the Kiwanis Club, where he served as past president. He rarely missed a meeting, even while traveling.

Towers loved to travel. He and Claire went on many great adventures, both through business and with family and friends. Some favorites were Alaska, Banff, Arizona, Hawaii, Bermuda, New England and several Windstar cruises.

One trip, however, was solo, when he chose to go to Anapa, Russia. He spent six weeks volunteering at a model camp where leaders from all over the Soviet Union were trained to open Christian youth camps. Conditions were very rough and somewhat unsafe, but he felt called to go. There he poured concrete and did other construction while providing great support to the workers. This trip impacted his life as much as he impacted those he worked with. Throughout his life, this time held a special place in his heart as he continued to support Christian missions.

He and Claire also loved to host friends and family at Paramount Cottage in Little Switzerland, N.C., and at Sandpiper Run in Litchfield. They made it very clear that the door was always open. His absolute favorite, however, was being at the Little House in Pawleys Island with his family. He loved to bodysurf, lie in the hammock and toast the sunsets.

Towers and Claire spent their final years at the Foothills Community in Easley. There, they made many new, dear friends and reacquainted with ones from years gone by. After Claire’s passing in January 2018 and until his death, Towers remained very active and involved. He will be missed by the residents, and especially the staff. The family is truly grateful for the love and care they provided.

Towers is survived by his three children, Rex Fontaine Rice (Ruth), Frank Towers Rice Jr. (Kathryn) and Ruth Rice Bierbaum (Clark); and grandchildren whom he absolutely adored, John Towers Rice, Toni Ruth Rice, Claire Kelly Bonnell, Daniel Allen Rice, Meredith Fontaine Rice, David William Rice (Chandler), John Fontaine Bonnell (Kayla) and Janie Rice Wanner (Jake).

There was a family graveside service at Springwood Cemetery on Sept. 10.

In lieu of flowers, suggested charities are Miracle Hill, Meals on Wheels of both Greenville and Pickens, and Foothills Community, 205 Bud Nalley Drive, Easley, SC 29642.

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CLARENCE ELMER NIX

PICKENS — Mr. Clarence Elmer Nix, 80, loving husband of Sara Etta Cash Nix, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Mr. Nix was born in Pickens County on March 11, 1941, to the late John C. and Mary Reece Nix. He retired from Ryobi of Pickens and in his spare time he enjoyed gardening, canning and working in his woodshop. He always had a good joke to share with everyone. He was an active member of Northside Baptist Church, where he taught the Men’s Sunday School Class for many years. He also enjoyed traveling and singing with his longtime friends in the Rowdy Mountain Boys.

In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Nix is survived by his two children, Randy Nix (Pamela) and Sandy Plain (Kevin); seven grandchildren, Zachary Nix, Quinn Nix, Sarah Lusk, Savannah Lusk, Hunter Nix (Shelby), Christopher “Kit” Lusk and Cason Nix; and a sister, Gladys Looper (James).

In addition to his parents, Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his six siblings, Christing Julian, Lois Porter, Lillian Holcombe, Hazel Dodgens, Brenda Walker and Calvin Nix.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 10 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, with interment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family received friends on Friday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence.

Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 421 Sangamo Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

VIRGINIA MORGAN WILSON

PICKENS — Mrs. Virginia Morgan Wilson, 94, loving wife of the late Rev. Billy Ray Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living Facility.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Pickens County on May 1, 1927, to the late Oscar and Jessie Barker Morgan. She retired from the School District of Pickens County after 32 years as a special education teacher, and in her free time enjoyed crocheting, reading and flower gardening. She was best known for her smile, which was infectious and would light up any room. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church, where she started the Prayer Shawl Program.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by her three children, Gene Wilson (Diane) of Pickens, Becky Pitts (Roy) of Greer and Faith Culbertson (Ken) of Piedmont; a sister, Agnes Hudson of Pickens; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband and parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by a brother, Cliff Morgan; two sisters, Betty and Hilda Morgan; and a brother-in-law, Ivy Hudson.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 10 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. A private interment was set to take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family members are at their respective homes.

Flowers are accepted, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pickens View Wesleyan Church Missions, 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

CARLY AND COLT HOLCOMBE

EASLEY — Carly Gene and Colt O’Brien Holcombe, precious twin brother and sister, passed on to their heavenly home this week.

Both born in Greenville, they were the children of Dillon O’Brien and Olivia Brittany Holcombe of Easley.

Surviving in addition to their parents are a big sister, Gracelynn Holcombe of the home; maternal grandparents, Billy and Olivia Lewis of Liberty; paternal grandparents, Mark Holcombe of Easley and Becky Holcombe of Greenville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private graveside service will be held at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Always loved. Never forgotten. Forever missed.

Memorials may be made in their memory by visiting marchofdimes.org.

The family will be at the residence.

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

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

 

SHIRLEY DODGENS

CENTRAL — Shirley Perrine Dodgens, 84, died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Blawnox, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Robert Earl and Margaret Ann Murdoch Perrine.

After raising her children, she worked at Rose’s in Seneca for several years and was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Van Dodgens of the home; a son, James Dodgens of Piedmont; a daughter, Patricia Dodgens of Norris; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Rebecca Davis and Margaret Ann Clark; a granddaughter, Jasmine Clark; two brothers and a sister.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Gap Hill Baptist Church, 127 Gap Hill Road, Six Mile, SC, 29682.

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

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

 

 

MARGARET BOONE HINSON

EASLEY — Mrs. Margaret Boone Hinson, 75, wife of the late Roy Coleman Hinson, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.

Born in Chesterfield County, a daughter of the late John Walker Boone and the late Rosa Lee Dixon Boone, Mrs. Hinson retired from Collins and Aikman Carpet and was of the Baptist faith. She loved TV and word search, but her greatest love was for her family and grandchildren.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Raines (James Alan) of Easley; two sisters, Fody Gulledge and Beatrice Jackson, both of Kannapolis, N.C.; six grandchildren, Adam Christopher Hill, Amanda Nichole Farrow, James David Taylor Jr., James Zachary Raines, Eric Coleman Raines and Amber Jessi-Mae Raines; great-grandchild, Gavin Hargrove; and seven additional great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hinson was predeceased by a daughter, Diana F. Roberson; a grandson, Paul Coleman Taylor; six brothers and two sisters.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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BARRY KEITH PHILLIPS

PICKENS — Mr. Barry Keith Phillips, 65, loving husband of Janice Ann “Jan” Owens Phillips, passed away on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Phillips was born in Greenville County on June 11, 1956, to the late Clyde James and Gladys Miller Phillips. Barry worked for Ryobi as a tow motor operator, and in his free time you could always find him in the outdoors. He loved fishing, gardening, shopping at the local thrift stores and singing karaoke. Barry was a man who even though he had a hard head, he was loving and caring. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife of 23 years, Barry is survived by his two daughters, Melissa Phillips (Chris Gorham) of Clemson and Sarah Phillips Marlow (Sean) of Pickens; an adopted daughter, Gracey Merck of the residence; three step-children, Nathan Roper (Melissa) of Pickens, Kayla Merck of Central and Brandon Roper of Easley; and four grandchildren, C.J. Gorham, Ithan Roper, Nevaeh Phillips and Savannah Moon. Barry also leaves behind a granddaughter-in-law, Katelyn Mansell of Liberty; a great-grandchild, Kaiden McKeithan; five siblings, Delores Chasteen (Larry) of Pickens, Gordon Phillips of Pickens, Becky Waters of Liberty, Greg Phillips (Joyce) of Easley and Joe Phillips (Lisa Bryant) of Pickens; and a brother-in-law, Marion Breazeale of Pickens.

In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by a grandson, DeAndre Mansell; four siblings, Anthony Steven Phillips, Maxine Breazeale, Kenneth Phillips and Vickie Ann Phillips; and a brother-in-law, Chuck Waters.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 9 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, with the interment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family received friends on Thursday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence.

Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Elljean Baptist Church, 605 Elljean Road, Easley, SC 29640 ATTN: Phillips. Elljean Baptist Church’s Venmo for online donations is @Elljean-Baptist.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

EDITH BROWN

LIBERTY — Edith Fincannon Brown, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Central, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Mary Carnes Fincannon.

She was a homemaker and attended Galilee Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Jerry Brown of the home; two sons, Rick Brown (Jan) of Liberty and Randy Brown (Tracy) of Easley; a sister, Hazel Thomas of Easley; two grandchildren, Matthew Brown (Robin) and Melanie Atkins (Dustin); and four great-grandchildren, Isabella, Harrison, Everett and Mary Parker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Ethan Brown; two sisters, Evelyn Fincannon and Ruth Summerall; and two brothers, Ralph and Bady Fincannon.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Galilee Baptist Church, 123 Galilee Church Road, Easley SC 29642.

The family will be at the home of Rick and Jan Brown, 198 Holcombe Drive, Liberty SC 29657.

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

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

 

KATHLEEN ANN HOGAN

PICKENS — Kathleen (Katie) Hogan passed away on Aug. 10, 2021, after a brief illness.

Katie was born on Feb. 25, 1963, in Concord, Mass., to Victor and Elizabeth Caruso.

Katie was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Robert Swenson.

Katie is survived by her son, Benjamin Hogan; daughter, Colleen Thomas; and grandson, Westly Thomas. She is also survived by her brother, David, and sisters, Susan, Sharon and Jane.

A lifelong gardener and kitchen virtuoso, Katie’s great joy came in creating and sharing something from her own hand. Her smile was infectious, and her joy for sharing was such that anyone that had the pleasure of being in her company felt touched by her caring.

She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her generosity, kindness and resiliency.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Hogan family.

 

SANDRA BRYANT

LIBERTY — Sandra Cope Bryant, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at AnMed Health Cannon Hospital.

Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Miles Crane and Clara Cope.

She was a member of Open Praise Fellowship and loved to spend time with her family.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna Sexton (Danny) of Pickens and Julie Sexton (Randy) of Liberty; a son, Billy Bryant of Pickens; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wallace Ray Bryant.

The family will be at their respective homes.

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

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

 

MERLE S. MASON

CENTRAL — Merle S. Mason, 88, wife of the late Lewis W. Mason, passed away from this life on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at Manna Health and Rehab.

A native of Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Iola Epps Simmons and Isham Elijah Simmons.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Mason Owens (Don) of Six Mile; one son, Keith Mason (Debbie) of Pickens; one brother, Jerry Donivan (Jane) of Simpsonville; one daughter-in-law, Rebecca “Ann” Mason; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service were held on Sept. 13 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, officiated by her nephew, Rev. Rex Simmons.

Mrs. Mason was predeceased by her husband; parents; two sons, Steve Mason and Kenz Mason; and three sisters, Irene Holton and twin sister Pearl Lewis and Jean Breazeal.

The family would like to send a special “Thank You” to everyone at AnMed Health Cannon Hospital and Manna Health and Rehab who helped care for Mrs. Mason.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Mason family.

 

BETTY JEAN NIX STANSELL

LIBERTY — Mrs. Betty Jean Nix Stansell, 87, loving wife of 52 years to the late Sam Stansell, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Capstone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Easley.

Betty Jean was born in Pickens County on March 14, 1934, to the late Ernest and Ophelia Hendricks Nix. She retired from Sir Shirtmaker in Pickens and in her free time enjoyed the outdoors. She was an avid gardener, especially for her flowers. Betty Jean was a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Betty Jean is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

In addition to her loving husband and her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by eight siblings.

Graveside services were conducted on Sept. 14 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family members are at their respective homes.

Flowers are accepted.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

VERA L. BROWN

EASLEY — Mrs. Vera Louise Looper Brown, 77, wife of Donald “Don” Joe Brown, went to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Jim Garrick Looper and the late Eunice McDonald Looper, Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Dacusville High School, a homemaker and a proud volunteer for Baptist Easley Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.

Vera loved gardening, oil painting, cooking and volunteering in the community, but her greatest love was caring for her husband, family or anyone in need. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 58 years, are two brothers, Jim Ed Looper (Linda) of Easley and Donald Looper (Susan) of Pickens; a sister, Agnes L. Kay (Terry C.) of Lavonia, Ga.; two grandchildren, Lauren Epps (Will) and Katie Goodwin, both of Columbia; and a great-grandchild, Emily Epps.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Annette Brown Goodwin; and two sisters, Gladys Foster and Mary McAlister.

Graveside services were held on Sept. 14, 2021, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery in Easley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Ships by visiting mercyships.org; or to a charity of one’s choice.

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REV. LOUIE ANDREW COLLINS

SENECA — Pastor Louie Andrew Collins, 83, of 305 Yellow Jasmine Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

He was born in Anderson, as the son of the late G.V. Harper and Bertha Lee Addis Collins. He served in the ministry of the gospel for more than 60 years.

He was preceded in the death by his wife, Saundra “Sandy” Stamps Collins.

Surviving are sons, Roger A. Collins (Val Popoli), Michael W. Collins (Anabel) and Stephen M. Collins; a daughter, Angela Rose Collins; grandchildren, Roger Collins Jr., Christy Collins, Andrew Newman, Justin Collins, Mark Collins, Michael Collins, Pauline Collins, Allia Collins and Althea Collins; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ella Mae Williams and Daisey Mae Overstreet.

He was also predeceased by a brother, Aubrey G. Collins, and two sisters, Naomi Blackmon and Josephine Arrowood.

Funeral services for Pastor Andrew Collins were held on Sept. 14 at Seneca Church of God of Prophecy.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the family.

 

LORETHA PHILLIPS GOSSETT

CENTRAL — Loretha Phillips Gossett, 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Iona Hamilton Phillips and George Phillips.

Mrs. Gossett was an avid gardener and loved to read and do jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra G. Collins and Tammy Brooks (Charles), both of Pickens; one son, Marty D. Gossett of Central; one sister, Louvera Price of Gilbert; eight grandchildren, Joshua Brooks, Jessica Roberts (Logan), Shannah Duncan (Evan), Kristen Thrift (Shawn), Kyle Gossett, Cody Gossett, Sarah Gossett and Haley Parker; six great-grandchildren, Lucas Roberts, Chance Roberts, Maggie Roberts, Harper Roberts, River Gossett and Rhoades Gossett; and a special friend, Rita Atkinson of Central.

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Gossett will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Gossett was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Gibson and Sue Winkler; and two brothers, Robert Phillips and Doug Phillips.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gossett family.

 

GENE PORTER

PICKENS — Gene Porter, 77, loving husband of 49 years to Elaine Porter, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville.

A native of Pickens County, Gene was born Nov. 27, 1943, a son of the late Walter A. Porter and Marie Porter.

Mr. Porter was a hardworking and genuine God-fearing man. He was faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Pickens. Gene was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was always there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine; a son, Adam Porter (Jessica) of Pickens; a daughter, Rosemary Smith (Rudy) of Liberty; three grandchildren, Sarah Grace Porter, Emma Marie Porter and James Hayes Porter; a sister, Olive Porter; and three brothers, Ivey Porter, Garvin Porter and Walter Porter, Jr.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was predeceased by his brother, Paul T. Porter.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 6-8 p.m. in the sanctuary of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 830 Country Club Road, Pickens, SC 29671. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 152 E. Preston McDaniel Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Porters honor may be made to the Wednesday Night Mission Fund — Mt. Sinai, 830 Country Club Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Porter family.

 

WILLIAM ‘BILL’ LEVI BOGGS JR.

PICKENS — Mr. William “Bill” Levi Boggs Jr., 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 13, 2021.

Mr. Boggs was born in Pickens County and was the son of the late William Levi Boggs and Jessie Mae Banks Boggs and loving husband to Barbara Chastain Boggs.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, are sons Lee Boggs (Denise) of Stoney Point, N.C., Ken Boggs (Kim) of Ocala, Fla., and Dan Grant (Lynne) of Pickens; and, daughter Jean Lark of Pickens. Also surviving are brothers Don and Tommy Boggs (Nan) and sister Martha Leslie, all of Pickens, as well as eight loving grandchildren and 13 most precious and adorable great-grandchildren.

Mr. Boggs was predeceased by a son-in-law, Ronnie Lark.

Mr. Boggs was a member at Northside Baptist Church and also attended Grace United Methodist Church. He was not scared of work. Work is all he wanted to do, and he didn’t like retirement. He retired at the age of 72. He did anything with tools and loved to garden. He was a member of the Keowee Lodge No. 79 A.F.M. and also the Hejaz Temple of the Shrine. Mr. Boggs was the owner and operator of Precision Metal Finishing Company.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 15, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park with a visitation following at the graveside.

The family is accepting flowers.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Boggs family. Families will be at their respective homes.

Online condolences may be sent to dillardfunerals.com

 

KEN PAYNE

PICKENS — Ken Payne, 68, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.

Ken was born March 21, 1953, a son of Ethelee Ledford Payne and the late Dale Shefford Payne.

Survivors include his mother, Ethelee Payne; significant other, Diane Raines; a daughter, Brandi Payne; a grandson, River Payne; a brother, Casey Payne; and two sisters, Teresa Hawthorne and Debra Harper.

Mr. Payne was predeceased by his father, Dale Payne; a son, Andrew Payne; a grandson, Raygen Miller; a sister, Betty Ledbetter; and a brother, Bobby Joe Payne.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at his home, 2035 Reece Mill Road, Pickens, SC 29671, with the burial following at Fines Creek Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, 1128 Max Patch Road, Clyde, N.C., 28721.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Payne family.

 

LISA MCGEE

EASLEY — Mrs. Lisa McGee, 44, wife of Michael Kevin Dockery, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Born in Chicago, a daughter of Rhoda Thurman-Geren of Hazlehurst, Miss., and the late Jimmy McGee, Lisa was a graduate of Saint Patrick High School, a homemaker and a firm believer in God.

She was an avid reader and loved shopping and watching movies, but her greatest love was spending time with her family and grandchild.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are her son, Ramon Harkins Jr. of Easley; her two daughters, Jaimya McGee and Kayla Harkins, both of Chicago; her four brothers, Scott McGee of Chicago, Justin Edwards of Guam, Carl McGee (Josephine) of Joliet, Ill., and Rusty Rolling of Chicago; her three sisters, Afrika Spencer (Keeon Sr.) of Hazlehurst, Miss., Tiffany McGee of Chicago, and Nia Sanders (Eric) of Hazlehurst, Miss.; and her grandson, Karter Harkins of Chicago.

No services will be planned, per Lisa’s request.

Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.r running back Andon Rogers, who rushed 24 times for 129 yards. Ford finished with 78 yards on 16 carries and 72 yards through the air on 6-of-15 passing. Perkins picked up 32 yards on nine carries before the injury, and freshman running back Carter McCollum added 38 yards on six carries. Jackson caught five passes for 43 yards. Pickens gained 349 yards of total offense to Pisgah’s 378.

“We left some points on the board inside the 20, but it is what it is — we’ll grow from it,” Smith said. “You either win or you learn, so we learned something about ourselves tonight.”

This Friday, the Blue Flame are set to travel to J.L Mann for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.