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Courier Obituaries 9-1-21

DAVID J. MOODY

LIBERTY — Mr. David J. Moody, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 25, 2021.

David was born in Harriman, Tenn., and was the son of the late Herschel S. Moody and Evelyn P. Moody. He was a loving and dedicated husband to Jeanette Riggs Moody for 64 years.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Riggs Moody of Liberty; sons, David J. Moody II of Spartanburg and Scott E. Moody of Easley; a daughter, Kimberly M. Alexander of Liberty; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Moody was the oldest of five boys and had twin sisters. He went directly from high school to enlist into the U.S. Navy. He served in the Korean War. After his military

Courier Obituaries 8-25-21

BARBARA JEAN HOLCOMBE

SUNSET — Barbara Jean Holcombe, “Gram,” 67, went home to be with her Savior on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

She was born Sept. 11, 1953, to Russell and Sylvia Riggins of Midway.

She is survived by her husband, David Furman Holcombe, to whom she was married on Dec. 21, 1972.

Also surviving are her father and mother; sister, Reda (Donnie) Collins of Pickens; sister, Jan Kueber of Easley; niece, Jessica (Jeremy) Gilstrap of Easley; her “grands” James Gilstrap, Russ (Sarah Catherine) Kueber, Abbie Kueber; Jonston Gilstrap and Shelby Kueber; the newest “grand,” Russell Baylor Kueber; and many beloved cousins.

Barbara was a longtime resident of Eastatoe Valley, where she and David kept a beautiful, loving home for her youngest sister and all of her “grands” to visit and stay for days.

She graduated from North Greenville and Limestone colleges. She worked at BASF in Central for many years prior to going to Duke Power’s Oconee Nuclear Station, where she retired in 1988.

Barbara was a strong, independent woman. She loved to cook, garden, sew and fix any and every thing. The only

Courier Obituaries

VIOLA ROACH NIX

EASLEY — Viola Roach Nix, 91, wife of the late Larry Broadus Nix, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Rufus Nix and the late Rachel Hamilton Nix, Mrs. Nix retired from Alice Manufacturing Company with more than 50 years of service and was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church.

Surviving are her son, Larry Michael Nix (Sybil) of Easley; her daughter, Sheila Mauldin (Mark) of Idaho; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Nix was predeceased by two brothers, Willie and James Roach; and a sister, Sue Reid.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, prior to

Courier Obituaries 8-11-21

HEYWARD PRESTON ‘TREY’ SCOTT III

SENECA — “For the entrepreneur, it’s not a job. It’s a lifestyle. It defines them.” There are no truer words for Heyward Preston Scott III, who passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 5, 2021.

“Trey” was always looking for the next business to embark on and the next new adventure to begin. Trey’s latest adventure was as owner and operator of Keowee Funeral Services of Oconee County. His path to assisting others began years ago when he joined law enforcement, where he proudly served a multitude of agencies over many years. This drive continued, even after his police service, through operating the Seneca-based funeral home.

Trey’s legacy goes beyond his passion for his business, however. He was the epitome of a people person; his personality was a culmination of positive attributes. While helping other families celebrate the lives of loved ones who’ve passed on was his day-to-day job, his generosity didn’t stop there. He continuously strived to instill pure joy in everyone he met and never hesitated to give or share with those in his community. His love for life, selflessness

Courier Obituaries 8-4-21

RICHARD HENRY REECE

PICKENS — Mr. Richard Henry Reece, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Mr. Reece was born in Pickens and was the son of the late Jesse Reece and Edna Dillard Riggins Reece. He was a loving husband to Nancy Brown Reece.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy; a daughter, Edna Bowers (Randy) of McColl; a son, Olin Reece (Laura Bartoloni) pf Chapin; and his loving and precious grandchildren, Kahlea and Kasper. Also surviving is one sister, Anne Pace of Brevard, N.C., and many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Reece was predeceased by two brothers, Gerald and Jack Reece.

Mr. Reece was a member at Grace United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Pickens High School, Greenville

Courier Obituaries 7-28-21

FELIX SAULTER ‘JUNIOR’ HENDRICKS JR.

EASLEY — Felix Saulter Hendricks Jr., 82, loving husband to JoAnn Holden for 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills — Cottingham House in Seneca.

A native of Pickens County, Felix was born on May 14, 1939, son of the late Hazel Stegall and Felix Saulter Hendricks Sr.

Survivors include one son, Tim Hendricks (Cynthia) of Easley; one daughter, Tammy Morris of Easley; six grandchildren, Derrick Morris (Kimberly) of Greenville, Emily Anne Morris (Austin) of Greenville, Addie Morris (Mike) of Easley, Bonnie Morris (Samantha) of Greenville, Donavan Hendricks (Taylor) of Pickens and Duncan Hendricks of Easley; one great-granddaughter, Amara Adams of Greenville; and two sisters, Mary Bryson and Gail Elgin, both of Easley. He is also survived by cousins, Sonia Rogers of Simpsonville, Tony Robinson of Alabama and Larry Robinson of Nevada, as well as

Courier Obituaries 7-14-21

CAROL HOLLADAY

CENTRAL — Janet Carol Smith Holladay, 72, of Six Mile Highway, died on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Fleetwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Easley.

Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Franklin Douglas Holladay and the daughter of the late Harrison and Eula Nicholson Smith. She was a

homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Brad Holladay of the home and Brian Charles “Chuck” Holladay and his wife, Pam, of Six Mile; two stepdaughters, Teresa Dearnley and her husband, Karl, of Denver, N.C., and Vickie Holladay, formerly of Central; a

Courier Obituaries 6-30-21

 

Samuel ‘Snake’ J. Bolding

PICKENS — Samuel “Snake” J. Bolding, 77, of Pickens, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his home.

Born on Dec. 1, 1943, in Liberty, he a son of the late Fred Samuel Bolding and Martha Jessielene Brooks Bolding. Samuel was a fisherman and hunter and served in the United States Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant. He was a member of the Martin School Gang and was of the Christian faith.

A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Samuel leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Carolyn Brown

Courier Obituaries 6-23-21

THOMAS DALE STANCIL

EASLEY — Mr. Thomas Dale Stancil, 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Mr. Stancil was born in Easley, and was the son of the late Linda Pilgrim Stancil and husband of Cynthia Stancil.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Megan Julian (Trad) of Easley and Madison Holliday (Chase) of Central. Also surviving are two loving and precious grandchildren, Ida and Cecile Julian; a twin brother, Johnny Stancil of Greenville; a brother, Jamie Stancil (Missy) of Norris; and a sister, Becky Stewart of Central. Also surviving are an aunt, Kathy Grant, and uncles, Wesley Durham, Dale Pilgrim (Mary) and Rickey Pilgrim, all of Six Mile, all who raised Thomas after the passing of his mother.

Mr. Stancil was predeceased by an aunt who assisted in his raising, Carolyn Durham, and his grandmother, Cornelia Pilgrim, all who played a major role in

Courier Obituaries 6-16-21

ELIZABETH F. BOWERS

CENTRAL — Elizabeth F. “Lib” Bowers, 92, a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Central, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 14, 2021.

She was born in Piedmont on Sept. 1, 1928, to Esley and Nettie Freeman. She was the widow of Bill G. Bowers, Sr.

Lib was mother to six sons, Gaines Bowers Jr. (Mary Ann) of Lincolnton, N.C., Michael Bowers (Ella Mae) of Wellford, Ed Bowers of Seneca, John Bowers (Phyllis) of Easley, Phillip Bowers (Marsha) of Six Mile and George Bowers (Crystal) of Six Mile. She and her beloved husband raised their children with love and devotion in Six Mile.

Lib and Bill met while working in a textile mill, and they were married on July 3, 1948. Her primary vocation was as a mother and homemaker, and she used her