The Pickens County Courier runs In-County Obituaries free of charge. Please ask your funeral home about this service.

The Pickens County Courier runs In-County Obituaries free of charge. Please ask your funeral home about this service.

The Pickens County Courier runs In-County Obituaries free of charge. Please ask your funeral home about this service.

Lynda B. O’Donald

EASLEY — Mrs. Lynda Baker O’Donald, 72, ex-wife of the late Lenual “Pete” Jerry O’Donald, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late Warren McFall and Faye Anthony Baker, Mrs. O’Donald was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Lynda was a loving grandmother and had a passionate love for her beloved dog and companion, Rocky.

The Pickens County Courier runs In-County Obituaries free of charge. Please ask your funeral home about this service.

Debra W. Archer

Central — Debra Ann Walker Archer, 59, formerly of Jamaica Plains, Mass., died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her home following a lengthy illness surrounded by family.

Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Stanley Walker and Juanita Wiggins Cleaves. She was a deli clerk with Publix in Clemson.

Margaret F. Keenan

Easley — Margaret Fossett “Fluffy” Keenan, 66, of Briarwood Road, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

Born in Pelzer, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruby Galloway Fossett.

Margaret was retired from Organics and More in Greenville. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 200, WOTM, The Red Hat Society and The Pickens County Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary. She loved her family, friends, fishing, camping and crocheting.

Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Wayne Keenan; two sons, Paul Keenan (Pam) and Terry Keenan (Kristal) all of Easley; four grandchildren, Robert Keenan (Erin), Ashley Keenan, Chris Keenan (Heather) and Tiffany Keenan; four great grandchildren, Larson, Dalton, Rylie and Alaina; and two sisters, Barbara Springfield of Greenville and Phyllis Davis of Piedmont.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Candi Keenan; and sister, Connie Fossett.

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.

The family will be at the home.

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

Carl W. Hughes

Liberty — Mr. Carl Winfred Hughes, 88, husband of the late Una Willis Hughes, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Sam and Emma Dodson Hughes, Mr. Hughes retired from Ryobi and was a member of Bethany Church of God. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Hawkins of Liberty; a granddaughter, Kim Rhodes of Liberty; a brother, Rev. Colie Hughes of Pickens; and two great-grandchildren, Grant and Addison Rhodes. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hughes was predeceased by four brothers, Elzie, Elmer, Ellis and Ray; five sisters, Zessie, Margaret, Mary, Martha and Earla; and his son-in-law, David Hawkins.

Funeral services were on Monday, Sept. 5, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with the Rev. Colie Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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

Michael J. Saavedra,

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Central — SSG Michael J. Saavedra, 36, of Central, husband of Alison (Laarkamp-Tobel) Saavedra, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Cookeville, TN.

Born in Albuquerque, N.M., he is the son of Michael H. and Donna J. Saavedra of Central. He was assigned to the 263rd AAMDC of the S.C. Army National Guard in Anderson. He served two deployments to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne in 2003 and the 3rd Infantry Division in 2005. He was a marksman with a love for motorcycles and cooking.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are his daughter, Isabella Saavedra of Seneca; the mother of his daughter, Kristi Jaeger of Seneca; grandmother, Delores Miles of Maryland; parents-in-law, Terry Tobel and Mary Ann Laarkamp of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Casey Laarkamp-Tobel of Tennessee; stepsister, Emily (Michael) Zagar of Central; and four nieces and nephews; along with many other family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his mother, Linda Miles Saavedra; grandfather, Ed Miles; and grandparents, Molly and Henry Saavedra.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upstate Warrior Solutions or Wounded Warrior Project.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Deryl Stokes

Easley — Wayne Deryl Stokes, 72, husband of the late Pat Brewer Stokes, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.

Deryl was born in Pickens County to the late Ernest and Alma Suddeth Stokes. He was retired from General Electric in Greenville and was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Deryl was a member of Bates Lodge No. 189 A.F.M.

Survivors include his son, Ernie Stokes, his granddaughter, Courtney Stokes, and his great granddaughter, Skylee Galloway, all of Easley. Also surviving are sisters, Betty O’Shields and Jean Taylor, and brothers, Joe Stokes (Elaine) and Ricky Stokes (Karen), all of Easley. He is also survived by a very special friend, Judy McAlister of Liberty.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Deryl was preceded in death by sisters, Pearl Stokes Nalley and Wanda Lee Stokes Edens, and by a brother, John (Buck) Stokes.

The family will receive friends at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Roger Couch officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

The family is at the home.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stokes family.

Charles M. Greene

SIX MILE — Charles M. Greene, 85, of 118 Gap Hill Lane., Six Mile, and formerly of 128 Tanglewood Heights, Brevard, N.C., died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at his home.

He was married to the late Pansy Ferguson Greene.

Mr. Greene was born in Pickens County and was the son of the late William Theodore and Ida Mae Greene. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Meredith Greene of Easley; daughter and son-in–law, Sandra and David McNeill of Brevard, N.C.; brother, Donald Greene of Atlanta; grandchildren, Allen, Nathan and Makayla McNeill and Scottie and Charlie Greene, and several wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Ferguson Greene, and brothers, James Edward Greene and William David Greene.

Mr. Greene served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Yorktown from February 1951 until February 1955. He was employed by EI DuPont until his retirement in April 1992. Mr. Greene also owned and operated the Dairy Queen in Brevard in the 1960s and early ‘70s.

The family would like to extend a special appreciation to Greta Ferguson and Teresa Smith, who provided loving care to Mr. Greene. We would also like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church in Six Mile. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that memorials be made to the Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 336 Mt. View Church Road, Six Mile, SC 29682, or Meals on Wheels of Pickens County, 704 S. Pendleton St., Easley, SC 29640.

Judy Smith

LIBERTY — Judy Gillespie Smith, 70, widow of Jerry Ernest Smith Sr., of 450 Roanoke Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Hilliard and Burnice Waldrop Gillespie. She retired from the School District of Pickens County, where she worked in the cafeteria.

Mrs. Smith loved to cook, and she enjoyed teaching her grandchildren how to follow in her footsteps in the kitchen.

Surviving are a daughter, Bridget Smith of the home; two sons, Ernie Smith of Liberty and Lance Smith (Shannon) of Easley; two sisters, Reba Gilstrap and Karen Griffin (Kenneth), all of Easley; a brother, Gary Gillespie of Easley; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Smith, Brooklyn Pilgrim, Colie, Carter, Emery and Marley Smith, and Chevana Anderson; and one great-grandson, Grady Stewart.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Gerlach and Barbara Robinson, and two brothers, Randy and Billy Gillespie.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Smith were held Saturday, Sept. 3, at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Burial followed at Westview Cemetery in Easley.

The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Robert Earl Smith Sr.

Central — Robert Earl “Bob” Smith, 86, of Central passed away on Aug. 31, 2016, at Hospice of the Foothills in Seneca.

Born in Irwinville, Ga., he was the son of the late Elbert Smith and Willie Mae Franklin Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from Duke Power, a United States Army veteran and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Earl Smith Jr.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Sylvia Smith; a brother, Frank Smith (Helen) of Winder, Ga.; two daughters, Linda (David) Binnicker of Six Mile and Gail DeLorey of Leesburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Martha (Grover) Cleveland of Goose Creek, John Binnicker of Six Mile, and Dr. Cynthia L. Smoak of Easley; and two great-grandchildren, DJ and Joey Binnicker.

Visitation was held Sept. 2, with a memorial service following at Keowee Baptist Church in Six Mile. Pastors Glenn Walker and Bobby Stewart presided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621, or Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

SYLVIA BAILEY GENTRY

PICKENS — Sylvia Nell Bailey Gentry, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at her home.

Born in Tuscaloosa County, Ala., on Aug. 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Parks and Ella Mae Russell Bailey. Mrs. Gentry attended Southern Wesleyan University and was retired from teaching at Tamassee Elementary School in Oconee. She was a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church, where she was a former music director and Sunday school teacher.

Surviving are her husband of 58 years, the Rev. Foster Dean Gentry Sr.; two sons, Foster Dean Gentry Jr. and his wife, Deana, and Steven Herbert Gentry; one brother, Theodore V. Bailey and his wife, Ann; and three grandchildren, Ross Gentry, Gabriella Gentry and Samuel Gentry.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Sept. 4, at Pickens View Wesleyan Church, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gentry family.

DAVID DWIGHT EVETTE

PICKENS — David Dwight Evette, 75, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at St. Francis Downtown.

Born in Pickens County on June 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Lloyd Dwight and Irene Riggins Evette. He was retired from General Electric Gas Turbines and was a member of Gilead Baptist Church of Pickens.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Doris A. Evette; one daughter, Ann Smith (Steve); three sons, Robert Chastain (Cheryl), Andy Chastain (Deborah), and Bill Chastain (Nancy); three sisters, Leola Pace (Grover), Genevieve Farrell, and Pauline Ellenburg; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The ministers officiating the service were the Rev. Jimmy Burrell, the Rev. Will Finley and the Rev. Robert Fowler. Pallbearers included Lee Perkins, Blake Chastain, Caleb Chastain, Jonathan Chastain, Timmy Harris and Terry Duckworth. Honorary pallbearers included The Re-Union Boys: Carl Lewis, Evan Chastain, Roger Breazeale, Doug Cassell, Mark Hayes and Tony Gillespie.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Gilead Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Evette family.

Robert Leon “R.L.” Talley

Sunset — R.L. “Mountain Man” Talley passed from this earth on Friday, Aug. 26, to rest on the mountain top.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of Clara Belle McCall Bradley and the late Frank Talley. He departed this world along with his wife of 33 years, Louise Talley.

Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Stewart of Mauldin; a son, Rodney Talley of Central; two sisters, Louise Whitmire of Pickens and Ruth Reid of Pickens; four brothers, John Talley of Sunset and Chester, Sylvester and Clyde Dryman, all of Pickens; also surviving are two grandchildren, Raven Talley of Central and Mazey Stewart of Mauldin.

R.L. was retired from Crenshaw Paving. He was an incredibly hard working, humble and gentle soul. He will be forever missed.

A celebration of life to honor our beloved Mountain Man will be held on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at 123 Hidden Hills, Marietta, SC 29661. Dress is casual.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Norma Davis Nix

Mt. Pleasant — Norma Davis Nix, 48, of 1401 Densmore Circle, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at MUSC in Charleston following a brief illness.

Born in Easley, she was the wife of Alan G. Nix of the home and the daughter of Norman “Nob” and Wanda Griffin Davis of Liberty. She was a homemaker but had previously been very active with the Adult Day Care in Liberty. She was a Liberty High School Graduate and a member of Fellowship Community Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are a daughter, Lauren Nix of the home; a son, Ethan Nix of the home; a brother, Mike Davis and his wife Angie of Liberty; her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Mary Nix of Easley; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Rhonda and Jim Hunter of Charleston and Susan and Dale Pickens of Easley.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Nix were held Aug. 26 in the Liberty First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund, 59 Bee Street, MSC 201, Charleston SC 29425, or K9s For Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081, or the Foundation For Women & Girls with Blood Disorders, FWGBD, 11 Cloverhill Place, Montclair, NJ 07042-4818.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

Eddie Fortescue

Liberty — Wallace Edward “Eddie” Fortescue, 56, of 7 Woodhaven Drive, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Easley, he was a son of the late Charles Dalton and Betty Norton Fortescue.

Surviving are two brothers, Jerry Fortescue (Jennifer) of Liberty, and Don Fortescue of Liberty; and two nephews, Calvin and Tim Fortescue.

Funeral services to honor Eddie’s life were held Aug. 26 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Burial was at Flat Rock Baptist Church cemetery.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

George W. McCue

Easley — George Walter McCue, 84, husband of the late Carolyn Lesley McCue, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late James Walter “Jim Bud” McCue and the late Marguerite Moody McCue Huff, Mr. McCue was a retired auditor with J.P. Stevens and a member of Corinth Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 AFM.

Surviving are three sons, Bobby Alan McCue (Linda) of Marion, Iowa, and Joe Ronald McCue (Lothel) and George Pat McCue (Kathy), all of Easley; two brothers, Buddy and Joe Julian of Easley; a sister, Avanell Timms of Greenville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Aug. 27 at Corinth Baptist Church, with burial following.

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

Flora Lee Chapman Brown

PICKENS — Flora Lee Chapman Brown, 91, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2016.

Born in Pickens County, Mrs. Brown was a daughter of the late Silas Robert Chapman and Maude Nix Chapman and wife of the late James Winfred Brown.

She was a proud graduate of Pickens High School, Class of 1942. She retired from J.P. Stevens Co., White Horse Plant. Mrs. Brown was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church and the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. She loved to work in her yard, especially cutting her own grass and she was an avid University of South Carolina fan, having appeared in a commercial on the SEC Network with her great-granddaughter.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Steven W. Brown (fiancée Meg) of LaGrange, Ga.; her daughter, Georgia Brown Dickard (Jimmy) of Liberty; grandchildren Zack Brown, Stephanie Brown, Mac Dickard and Faith Dickard, and great-granddaughter, Rowan. She is also survived by her brother, James Frank Chapman and sister, Lula Mae Chapman, and sister-in-law Mary Maude Medlin.

In addition, she was predeceased by a brother, John Clyde Chapman.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Pickens First Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank her neighbors, Randy and Tammy Johnson and Sue Hiott, for their friendship and assistance through the years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 327, LaGrange, GA 30241.

Dillard Funeral Home assisted the Brown family.

Lena Williams Garland

Easley — Mrs. Lena Williams Garland, 98, of Easley, wife of the late Bennie Harold Garland, passed peacefully Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

Born in Habersham County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Dewey Williams and Annie Bertschin Williams.

Mrs. Garland was a member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Easley and most recently attended Victory Baptist Church in Easley. She worked for Judson Mills in Greenville for 20 years before retiring in 1973. She enjoyed gardening, especially working with flowers. Mrs. Garland adored her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and only great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husband of 67 years, Mrs. Garland was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Joe “Donnie” Matthews; grandson, Steven Matthews; and great-granddaughters, Amanda Leigh McJunkin and Lynn Brevard Payne.

Mrs. Garland is survived by her son, Samuel Payne (Judy) of Simpsonville; daughters, Betty P. Matthews of Greenville, and Ellen G. Matthews (Roy) of Easley; brother, Rev. Luther Williams; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services were on Monday, Aug. 29, at Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, with the Rev. Greg Phillips officiating.

Mrs. Garland’s family would like to thank the staff at NHC HealthCare in Mauldin for all their support and care.

Family has requested donations be made directly to an organization of one’s choosing in memory of Mrs. Garland.

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

Charles Bay

Greenville — Charles Floyd Bay, 96, of Greenville, met his Savior on Aug. 27, 2016.

He was born in Pickens County March 21, 1920, the eldest son of the late Charles Albert and Minnie Mae Childress Bay.

Mr. Bay served his country as a private first class of the United States Army during WWII, where he received a Purple Heart from injuries he received. He was a member of City View Baptist Church and was retired from Monaghan Mill in Greenville following 37 years of service. Mr. Bay enjoyed fishing and working on cars with his son, Larry.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bay was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Lois Durham Bay, his brother, Carl Bay, and his son-in-law, Milton Dorr.

Survivors include his two children, Sandra Bay Dorr of Easley and Charles Larry Bay (Gina), also of Easley. He is also survived by his friend and caregiver, Frankie Durham (Cathy) of Greenville, and two granddaughters, Audra Dorr Brown (Philip) of Easley and Jennifer Bay Phillips (Joshua) of Travelers Rest. He is also survived by two great granddaughters, Anna Sophia Brown and Ava Claire Brown.

A graveside service was held on Aug. 30 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Nursing Center, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.

Dillard Funeral Home assisted the Bay family.

Crystal M. Castorela

Pickens — Crystal Marchbanks Castorela, 37, wife of Moises Castorela, passed from this life on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016.

Crystal was born in Pickens County, a daughter of Brad and Nancy Carlisle Marchbanks. She was a homemaker and an avid lover of all animals, especially her furry babies Tanner, Pepper and Mercedes. Crystal was a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband Moises, of the home, her parents, Brad and Nancy Marchbanks of Pickens, sisters, Deidra Bannister (Chris) and Suzanne Rowland (Eddie), all of Pickens, nephews, Jacob Nagle and Brandon Rowland, and nieces, Makenzie Rowland and Makayla Rowland. Also surviving are her father and mother-in-law, Miguel and Jovita Sandoval of Mexico, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Imelda Valdez (Manuel), Maricela Vargos (Adrian), Jazmin Perez (Aristeo), Roberto Castorela, and Eduardo Sandoval, and nieces and nephews, Naomy Valdez, Adriana Vargos, Sherlyn Vargos, Johann Valdez, Alger Vargos and Sacdiel Perez.

Crystal was preceded in death by a nephew, Derek Bannister, and a niece, Hayleigh Rowland.

The family received friends at Dillard Funeral Home Aug. 30, with funeral services following in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, at www.kidney.org, Cistic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org/ , or to The Foothills Humane Society, 500 5 Forks Rd, Liberty, SC 29657.

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

Dillard Funeral Home assisted the Castorela family.

Sandra R. Brake

Greenville — Sandra Ray Brake, 69, of 31 River Meadows Court, formerly of Liberty, passed away peacefully Sunday at her home.

Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Lewis Brake and a daughter of the late Vernon William and Irene Covington Ray. She was retired as a seamstress from Gerber. She loved sewing and doing all sorts of crafty projects, decorating and gardening. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna Smith of the home and Joyce Robinson (Bobby) of Pickens; two sons, Ronald Brake (Lilly) of Central and Billy Brake (Terri) of Pickens; a sister, Carolyn Wardlaw of Easley; three brothers, Dale Ray of Norris, Billy Ray of Pickens and Bill Ray of Pickens; eight grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Jimmy Brake; a sister, Frances Edwards; a brother, Roy Ray; and a granddaughter, Kristal Nichole Pena.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Brake will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 until 3 p.m. at the mortuary.

The family will be at the home. Memorials may be sent to Heartland Hospice: 421 S.E. Main Street Suite 100 Simpsonville, SC 29681.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

Lois S. Robinson

Easley — Mrs. Lois Speed Robinson, 78, went home to join her husband, Charles Lonzo Robinson, on their wedding anniversary, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Born in Clayton, Ga., a daughter of the late Raleigh Alexander Speed and the late Mary Swafford Speed Dodgens, Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Robbie Robinson (Christine), and David Robinson, all of Easley; a daughter, Christine Collins of Easley; a brother, Edward Speed of Aiken; two sisters, Deborah Williams of West Union and Brenda Smith of Darlington; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Robinson was predeceased by five brothers and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Cedar Rock Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Garmon officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Family members are at their respective homes.

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

DANIEL B. ADAMS, SR.

PICKENS — Daniel Brooks Adams Sr., 77, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pickens County on Nov. 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Lewis Columbus and Lucy Anderson Adams. Mr. Adams was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church. He was retired from South Eastern Industrial and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Shirley Ruth Gilstrap Adams; three sons, Daniel Adams Jr. and his wife Wanda, Randy Adams and his wife Amanda, and Kevin Adams; one brother, Joe Adams; one sister, Kathy Adams; five grandchildren, Megan Keeler, Trey Adams, Liza Adams, Breeanna Adams and Zander Adams; and one great-grandson, Zaiden Keeler.

Mr. Adams was also predeceased by one brother, Cothran Adams.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Pickens First Baptist Church, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Pickens First Baptist Church, 406 E. Main St., Pickens, SC 29671, or to Wren Hospice, 113 S. Main St., Greer, SC 29650.

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

James Milford Garrett, Jr.

Six Mile — James Milford Garrett Jr., 74, of 2435 Norris Highway, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at his home.

Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late James Milford “Bluff” Garrett Sr. and Lucille Cook Garrett.

Mr. Garrett was a graduate of Daniel High School, and later retired from Family Dollar, where he was a store manager. Throughout his working life, he worked for numerous retail companies, including being a district manager for Dollar General.

His hobbies included watching NASCAR, Clemson football and baseball. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era. He was a longtime member of Six Mile Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Burks Garrett of the home; a son, James Milford Garrett III (Tolly) of Sandy Springs, Ga., two daughters, Cathy Gebstadt (Matthew) of King George, Va., and Jill Garrett of the home; two sisters, Dale Garrett of Six Mile and Sherry Cox of Marcellus, N.Y.; two brothers, Thomas and Allan Garrett, both of Six Mile; and four grandchildren, Lauren Gebstadt and Aberly, Baker and Adrianne Garrett.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Garrett were held on Monday, Aug. 22, at Six Mile Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Garrett.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville SC 29605 or Six Mile Baptist Church, P.O. Box 134, Six Mile SC 29682.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com.

Rita A. Perkins

Easley — Rita Annette Furr Perkins, 66, of 896 Zion School Road, wife of the late Cletis Edward Perkins, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Born in Concord, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Johnson and Margaret Epps Furr.

Mrs. Perkins was a homemaker and member of West End Baptist Church. She loved gardening, flowers and playing softball.

Surviving are her fiancee, Bill Rogers; children, Jack Jackson (Tracy) of Easley, Damon Jackson (Cindy) of Liberty, Tammy Cannaday of Martinsville, Va., and Eric Perkins (Christa) of Easley; grandchildren, Amber, Devin, Jackie and William; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Brycen, Karver and Levi; and a brother, Danny Furr (Nettie) of Augusta, Ga.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by brothers, Tony and Billy Furr.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 23 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, 120 Mission Drive, Easley, SC 29642.

The family will be at the home.

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

David Stewart

Central — James David Stewart, 47, husband of Becky Lynn Durham Stewart, passed from this life on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at his home.

David was born in Pickens County, son of James E. Stewart and the late Deborah Ann Richard Stewart. He was retired from Sherwin Williams as assistant manager and he was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Central. An outdoorsman, David loved to fish when he was able. He was a graduate of Pickens High School.

Survivors include his wife, Becky; daughters, Beverly Lynn Taylor (Jason) of Central and Ashley Michelle Gilstrap (Don) of Easley; a grandchild, Savanna Madison Gilstrap; and a grandchild due very soon, Emma Lynn Taylor.

In addition to his mother, David was preceded in death by his sister, Mylissa Stewart.

The family will receive friends at Fairview Baptist Church in Liberty on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., with funeral service following at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will gather at the home of his father, James E. Stewart, 325 Nealy St., Pickens, SC 29671.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stewart family.

Judy Wilson Whitman

Cateechee -— Judy Wilson Whitman, 68, of 409 Spring St. passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.

Born in Central, she was the widow of Roger L. Whitman and a daughter of the late Clifton Eugene and Margaret Thompson Wilson. She was a retired LPN who loved taking care of others and was a member of Clemson Church of God.

Surviving are a daughter, Laurie Addington (Andrew) of the home; a son, Brian Whitman (Angela) of Piedmont; and five grandchildren, Zoe, Paris, Drew, Grayson and Anna Claire.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ann Edwards.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Whitman were held Aug. 21 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601. The family will be at the residence.

Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com