LYDA ELIZABETH “LIB” HENDRICKS HAYES

PICKENS — Lyda Elizabeth “Lib” Hendricks Hayes passed from this life on April 14, 2019, at Manna Health and Rehabilitation in Pickens.

Born in Pickens County on March 11, 1924, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Hayes and her son Stanley Hayes and five siblings. She was the daughter of the late Ivy W. Hendricks Sr. and Pearle Childs Hendricks. She is survived by her daughter Jane H. Alexander and her husband Jarrel; one grandson, Chris Alexander; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Alexander and Ansley Chapman.

Lib was a lifetime member of Griffin Baptist Church, where she dedicated many years to teaching children’s Sunday school and diligently worked in numerous other areas, including 15 years with the Griffin Quilters. She was also very active for 40 years as a volunteer at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Her passions included her sewing and her flowers, second only to loving and caring for her family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, from 10-11 a.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Fred Astin and the Rev. Brandon Wimpey officiating. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Griffin Baptist Church, 1629 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens, SC 29671, or Elljean Baptist Church, 605 Elljean Road, Easley, SC 29640.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks for the wonderful care and love shown to their mother by the employees of Manna Health and Rehabilitation in Pickens.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hayes family in making arrangements.

LALLIE ANNE BURDETTE KEITH

EASLEY — Anne entered into eternal rest April 14, 2019.

She was 81 years young and is survived by her two sons, Nathan Andrew and Robert Stephen; his wife, Michelle; and six grandchildren.

Born in Simpsonville, to her parents Bob and Ruth Burdette (deceased), she resided in Easley for the vast majority of her blessed life after early years in Johnson City, Tenn., during WWII. Upon graduation from Easley High School, she proudly completed degrees from Clemson and Appalachian State universities. She worked several years teaching science in both Rock Hill and

DENNIS MAX HANEY

PICKENS — Dennis Max Haney, 67, husband of 48 years to Linda Haney, passed into eternity on March 25, 2019.

Born in Flint, Mich., he was a son of the late Elwood Max Haney and Marion Schmidt Haney.

Dennis was employed by General Motors for 32 years and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.

Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; mother-in-law, Betty Pleschakow; a son, Gary and his wife, Ruth Bruner; grandchildren, Michael, Daniel and Abigail Olivia; great-grandchild, Kira; two sisters, Libby and Candy Lynn; three brothers, Glenn, Lloyd and Ray; a nephew, David (Michelle) Haney; and a niece, Shannon Zemotel.

Mr. Haney was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Mary Ann.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Haney family.

THOMAS BRIAN MCKENZIE

PICKENS — Brian McKenzie, 44, son of Thomas McKenzie and Frances Foster, passed from this life on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Prisma Health–Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, Brian was a veteran of the United States Air Force and known for his love of everything Clemson.

Survivors include his father, Thomas (Yvette) McKenzie of Greenville; his mother, Frances (Robert) Foster of Pickens; his significant other, Nicole James of Pickens; a son, Colton

BETTY COWARD STILLWELL

SIX MILE — Betty Rand Coward Stillwell of Six Mile passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 8, 1934, to William Roscoe and Elizabeth Purnell Rand. She was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Frances, her parents, and her first husband, James Kent Coward Sr.

Betty grew up in Garner, N.C., and was a member of Garner United Methodist Church and enjoyed shepherding her three younger sisters. At the age of 16, she won a trip to Hollywood in

RUTH “MARIE” ATKINS

EASLEY — Marie Atkins, 70, wife of the late Carl Atkins, passed from this life on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Aurthur Robert Kelley Sr. and Artie Mae Young Kelley.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Atkins (Terry Marcus) of Pickens; grandchildren, Scott Marcus (Stephanie) and Angel Atkins; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Atkins, Jase Cox, Matthew Pillon, Kinsley Pillon and Dakota Atkins; sisters, Diane Miller, Linda Scroggs and Sandra McCall (Gary); and a

CHARLES DOUGLAS

“DOUG” MCCOLLUM

PICKENS — Charles Douglas “Doug” McCollum, 82, of Pickens, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 7, 2019.

Born on Dec. 7, 1936, in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Ralph McCollum Sr. and Essie Freeman McCollum. Doug was retired from Singer and a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. He was a member of the Mason Lodge and the Hejaz Shriners. He was also an entrepreneur, having successfully operated a local car wash, a barbershop and rental properties. He started a tradition of being the first to give all of the grandchildren in the family their first haircut. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. He was also a classic car enthusiast, who enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. Above all things, he loved his family and his wife of 63 years, Lucille

JOHN “BOBBY” ROBERT FINLEY

EASLEY — John “Bobby” Robert Finley, 78, husband of Sonja Pryor Finley, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.

Mr. Finley was born in Oconee County, a son of the late William Odis and Bernice Smith Finley. He was a 1958 graduate of Liberty High School, and he retired as a district manager with United Life Insurance Company. Bobby was a member of Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta, Ga., Bates Lodge No. 189 A.F.M., and was a Hejaz Shriner. Mr. Finley served our country in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietnam era. Mr. Finley enjoyed playing golf.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, Bobby is survived by one son, Charles Usry of Clemson; two brothers, Howard Finley (Phyllis) of

ADDIE LEE COLLINS

PICKENS — Addie Lee Massingill Collins, 97, of Pickens, wife of the late Ernest Thelmer Collins, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Born on July 29, 1921, in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late James Randolph and Mamie Irene Lark Massingill. For many years, Addie co-owned and operated A and T Outlet in Pickens. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking for her family every possible moment. She was a member of Elljean Baptist Church.

Surviving are her two children, the Rev. Ken Collins (Lib) and Helen Simmons; one sister, Ruby Stancil; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Addie was also predeceased by one daughter, Sue Granger and her husband Gene Granger, one sister, Edna Ellenburg, and one brother, J.P. Massingill.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 25 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Brandon Wimpey, the Rev. Ken Collins, and the Rev. Rex Simmons officiating.

A committal service followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Dr. Boyce Whitman officiating.

Memorials may be made to Elljean Baptist Church at 605 Elljean Road, Easley, SC 29640.

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

JOANN SIMMONS KOONCE

LEXINGTON, Ky. — JoAnn Simmons Koonce, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.

She was born on Jan. 7, 1939, in Kinston, N.C., to Bruce Heritage Simmons and Sudie Harriett Simmons.

She met her college sweetheart and lifetime love, Roger William Koonce, at UNC Chapel Hill, and they spent 55 happy years together. While at UNC, Roger and his fraternity brothers gathered below her dorm window and serenaded her — pinning her the “1959 Sweetheart of Theta Chi.” The

SUDIE A. AIKEN

EASLEY — Clara “Sudie” Atkins Aiken, 88, of South 9th Street, wife of the late Robert L. Aiken, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie “Chick” Atkins and Zora Mae “Tommie” Suddeth Atkins.

Mrs. Aiken was retired from Woodside Mill in Easley and later was manager of the Senior Center in Easley. She loved her family and enjoyed growing flowers, cooking for friends and family and crafting.

Surviving are her daughters, Judy Young (David) and Joy Wilson (Jason), all of Easley; grandsons, Scott Davis and Bryan Young; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and three granddogs.

Mrs. Aiken was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Johnny L. Aiken; a grandson, Corey L. Young; sisters, Thelma Garrick and Edna Atkins; and a brother, Bud Atkins.

Graveside services were held on Feb. 14 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting

OPAL LEE STEWART BROOM

SIX MILE — Opal Lee Stewart Broom, 79, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

Born in Six Mile, she was the daughter of the late Burley James Stewart and Gertrude Messer Stewart. Mrs. Broom was a devoted Christian who loved worshipping the Lord. She was an active member of Keowee Baptist Church.

Mrs. Broom was a homemaker, master quilter and avid sports fan. She loved playing softball, trout fishing, gardening and golfing, especially with her husband, Hase. She loved to travel and road-tripped through all 48 continental U.S. states. When she was not on the road, you could find her at any number of sporting events, art exhibits, concerts, plays and school functions supporting all of her grandchildren. Her biscuits, pound cakes and apple butter were unparalleled, and you could always smell a fresh batch cooking when you entered her home.

Surviving are her one daughter, Cindy Broom Riddle; two sons, Greg Broom and wife, Valerie, and Chris Broom and wife, Frankie; one sister, Eloise Stewart Carver; brothers Milfred Jenkins Stewart and James Wilton Stewart;