MARGARET GOSSETT

EASLEY — Margaret Virginia Ellason Gossett, 82, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Mrs. Gossett was born in Laurens, a daughter of the late Gaddy Smith Ellason and the late Minnie Sludder Butner Ellason. She was retired from The Singer Company, Ryobi Motor Products in Pickens for 43 years. Mrs. Gossett was shut in for the last several years but last attended Landmark Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Bill R. Gossett (Janice) of Easley, and her daughters, Peggy V. Terry of Easley and Martha Jean Swafford of Westminster. Also surviving are six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 26 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

JOHN E. “OX” BLACK

EASLEY — Mr. John Edward “Ox” Black, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Lewis Albert and Jessie Mae Smith Black, Mr. Black retired from Duke Power and was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.

Surviving are the mother of his children, Shelby Jean Bargiol; a daughter, Kelsey Black (Brandon Dyar) of the home; a sister, Brenda J. Hendricks of Pickens; three grandchildren, Katie Black, Laila Black and Geoffery Black, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Black was predeceased by a son, Geoffrey Black Sr.; and two brothers, Louis Alvin Black and James Marvin Black.

Services were held March 26 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation by visiting their website at www.allbloodcancers.org, or to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.

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

TOMMY CHAPPELL

LIBERTY — Tommy Ray Chappell, 54, of 102 Marigold Lane, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of Donnie and Elaine Chappell. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for 20 years.

He was a member of Cannon Mountain Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his father and mother of the home, are a brother, Cameron Chappell of Liberty; two nieces, Chloe and Claire Chappell, both of Liberty; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Michele Chappell.

Funeral services to honor Tommy’s life were held March 26 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

RANDALL TROTTER

PICKENS — Randall D. Trotter, 59, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family, his companion Terri Talley, and his faithful dog Katie.

Randall was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Edgar and Alma Jones Trotter. He was formerly employed with Alice Manufacturing Company and retired from Pickens Railroad. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his companion, Terri Talley of the home; his son, Joshua Dean Trotter (Mandy) of Easley; brothers, Wayne Trotter and Jerry Trotter; sisters, Jean Travers and Jessie Mae James; grandson, Logan; and granddaughters, Jessie, Trinity, Sofeiya and Deserae.

A graveside service was held March 26 at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Road, Pickens, SC 29671.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Upstate Hospice, especially Beverly and Kristie, for the loving care given to Randall during his illness.

BARRY TALLMAN

CENTRAL — Byron John “Barry” Tallman, 56, husband of Cindy Ramey Tallman, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Barry was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., a son of Shirley Mae Churchill Latham and the late Earnest Arnold Tallman. He was self-employed as a floor covering installer and attended Golden Corner Church.

Barry was a loving husband, father, Papa and brother. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Cindy Ramey Tallman; his mother, Shirley Lathem of Hankamer, Texas; his son, Corbin Tallman; and his daughters, Tara Layfield (Dylan), Trista Tallman (Erik Collins), Hannah Tallman (Caleb Bass) and Sheena Harris. Also surviving are grandchildren, Byron Colby Tallman, Payton J. Edmiston, Gage Lee Allen and Finn Elisha Collins, soon to be born. Surviving also are sisters, Cynthia Cooper, Cherie Campbell (Robert), Louise Farmer (Phillip), Iris Levesque (Bill), and Lisa Voyles (Tim) and brothers, Chris Tallman (Cherie) and Scott Tallman.

A graveside service was held March 28 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with the Rev. Mark Bagwell officiating.

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

BETTY JOAN NEALY

EASLEY — Betty Joan Gilstrap Nealy, 79, wife of Joe Bart Nealy, passed from this life on Saturday morning, March 26, 2016.

Mrs. Nealy was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ardelle Kirk Gilstrap. She was retired from the School District of Pickens County, where she served as a teacher’s assistant at East End, Ben Hagood and Liberty elementary schools. Mrs. Nealy was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Easley.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Joe Bart Nealy of the home, and daughters, Kimberly Cumbee (Greg) and Clysta Fortner (Eddie) all of Easley. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Nealy Boyd, Jared Cumbee and Ali Cumbee.

Graveside services were held March 28 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Memorials may be made to The Dream Center, Post Office Box 203, Easley, SC 29641.

CHARLES CLARDY

EASLEY — Charles H. “Charlie” Clardy, 76, husband of Sarah Kennemore Clardy of 45 years, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday March 25, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Charlie Harrison and Nannie Mae Swords Clardy. He was a graduate of the adult education program at Pickens High School, a member of Liberty Church of God and No. 10 Sunday School Class. He retired from Security Forces Inc. at the BASF plant in Central.

He loved his wife, his family, his church and friends. He was a No. 1 Clemson fan, an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved all sports, his trucks, camping, attending auctions, selling at the flea market and real estate sales. He was an all around happy person, never met a stranger and was willing to help those in need at any time.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two brothers, Buddy Clardy and Robert “Pee Wee” Clardy, both of Liberty; numerous nieces and nephews, including the oldest, Dale, whom they referred to as “Little Brother”; three great nieces; and a great nephew; and many loving cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter, Pamela Diane Clardy; a goddaughter, Missy Bates; a sister, Rebecca Ann Clardy; and five brothers, Paul, David (Knocker), Cecil, Dink and J.P. (Doodlebug) Clardy.

The family would like to thank the staff of Gentiva Hospice of the Upstate for their excellent care that was given. Also, a heartfelt gratitude to Upstate Cardiology Group, Dr. Steven Johnson, Dr. Jerry Acosta and staff and the staff and doctors of Baptist Easley Hospital.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Clardy were held March 28 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty, Church of God:PO Box 643 Liberty, SC 29657, Gentiva Hospice: 15 Brendan Way Greenville, SC 29615 or Hospice of the Upstate: 1835 Rogers Road Anderson, SC 29621.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

KATHRYN BLACKWELL

LIBERTY — Kathryn Pratt Blackwell, 88, of 101 Mae St., passed away peacefully Saturday morning at the home of her daughter.

Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Roy Ray Blackwell and a daughter of the late Burts Bonner Pratt Sr. and Frances Boggs Pratt. She was retired from Glenwood Mills and a member of Calumet Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda Whitlock (Billy) of Liberty; two sons, David “Buddy” DeNard (Buea) and Garen DeNard, both of Liberty; three brothers, Bonner Pratt of Greenville, Joseph Pratt of Richmond, Va., and Paul David Pratt of Liberty; five grandchildren, April Durham (Brad), Amy White (Mike), Amanda Rollins (Kevin), Brittany Bridwell (Matt) and Andrew DeNard (Jenna); and four great-grandchildren, Kathryn Durham, Cameron Durham, Emma White and Kaylee Chastain.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Frances Proffitt, Eleanor Williams and Aletha Smith; and two brothers, Kyle Pratt and Robert “Bobby” Pratt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calumet Baptist Church: 400 S. Peachtree Street Liberty, SC 29657. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com.

ROBERT WHITAKER

LIBERTY — Robert O’Neal Whitaker, 50, of 526 Piney Trail Road, passed away on Sunday March 27, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Johnny “Slick” Whitaker.

For many years he worked in construction, and during his free time he enjoyed the challenge of fixing just about anything that was broken. He also enjoyed fishing and hanging out with friends and family.

Surviving are his wife, Jeri Tatham Whitaker of the home; a son, Lukas R. Whitaker of the home; his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Ken Allen of Travelers Rest; a sister, Renee Whitaker of Anderson; six brothers, Jason Whitaker of Travelers Rest, Jimmy Dean Whitaker of Liberty, Joey and Brad Boggs of Ninety Six, Scotty Boggs of Easley and Robbie Boggs of California; and his stepmother, Grace Whitaker of Liberty.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Neal Boggs.

Funeral services to honor Robert’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Melvin William Ephriam Cobb

Pickens — Melvin William Ephriam Cobb, 40, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 7, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Mr. Cobb was born in Easley, a son of the late Kathie Louise Cobb and Billy Douglas.

William was a graduate of Pickens High, where he played the trumpet and sousaphone in junior high and the high school marching band. He spent a lot of time reading and writing all his life. He attended Clemson University and he enjoyed music of all kinds. William was a kind person, who always tried to help others and encourage the need of a good education. He traveled to many places, including Iowa, the Bahamas, Kentucky, New Jersey and Florida, just to name a few. He grew up in a Christian home with a strong belief that he would see his mother again one day.

He met and fell in love with Kimberly Richardson; they planned to have a long loving home together.

Survivors include his grandmother, Vallie Mae Powell Cobb; one aunt, Lesa Mae Cobb Wimpey; one uncle, Richard Wimpey; one nephew, Matthew Lee Wimpey; and one niece, Melissa Faith Wimpey, all of Pickens, loving companion Kimberly and her parents, and special friend, Joseph Newman.

Services were held March 12 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend H.C. Couch, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mr. Cobb was predeceased by his parents and grandfather, Melvin Cobb.

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

Larry Jo Arrowood

Easley — Mr. Larry Jo Arrowood, 48, husband of Lisa Michelle Holcombe Arrowood, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at his home.

Born in Greenville County, a son of Riley Donald Arrowood and Betty Frances Valentine Lesley, Mr. Arrowood was co-owner of Arrowood-Valentine Construction Inc. and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are his stepfather, Bobby Joe Lesley; a son, Luke Joseph Arrowood of the home; a stepson, Justen Gray Wade of Easley; three daughters, Christina Leigh Woods (Lynne) of Lexington, Christy Lee Arrowood (Zack) of Pelzer and Jessica Hope Arrowood of Greenville; two brothers, Johnny Steven Valentine (Geralene) of Easley and Ronald Dale Arrowood of Greenville; two stepsisters, Tracy Parker (Matt) of Easley and Keila Mize (Tony) of Seneca; two sisters-in-law, Teresa Lesley of Easley and Kendall Durham (Scott) of Easley; a brother-in-law, Allen Holcombe of Easley; and six grandchildren. Mr. Arrowood was predeceased by a stepbrother, Lonnie Joe Lesley.

Funeral services were held March 18 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Bobby Marchbanks officiating, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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

Terry Gillespie

Easley — Terry Gillespie, 64, husband of Shelia Rider Gillespie, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Gillespie was born in Greenville, a son of the late Rosa Lee Traywick Gillespie and J.T. Gillespie.

He was a very well loved man. Everyone called him Papa. He was a Mason and a member of Bates Lodge No. 189 and a Shriner. He loved the mountains, fishing and camping. He was a joker and joked with everyone. He loved his grandkids and his great-granddaughter — they were his everything. He was waiting for the day to walk his baby girl down the aisle. He was a business owner and self-employed. Everyone who knew him loved him. He enjoyed hanging out with his buddies at the Farmers Market in Easley with the coffee club. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years; two daughters, Sherry Renee Murray (Robert Lee) of Liberty and April Michelle Hendricks (Donnie) of Taylors; one son, Leonard Terry Gillespie (Barbara Diane) of Central; two sisters, Rhonda Martin of Lexington and Elaine Land of Easley; three brothers, Charles Gillespie of Easley, Larry Gillespie of Columbia and Chris Gillespie of Lexington; three grandsons, Austin James Johnson of Taylors, D.J. Johnson (Carson Henderson) of Easley and Jaren Lusk of Easley; and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Ann Johnson of Easley.

Mr. Gillespie was predeceased by his parents, one brother, Gary Gillespie, one sister, Mary Locke, and two grandsons, L.J. and Johnathan Gillespie.

Services were held March 18 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, with entombment following in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Flowers to be omitted, and memorials may be made to Interim HealthCare Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC, 29334 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gillespie family.

Thurman Clifford “T.C.” Littleton

Easley — Mr. Thurman Clifford “T.C.” Littleton, 93, husband of Mildred Duncan Littleton, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home.

Born in Oconee County, the son of the late Elijah and Dora Corbin Littleton, Mr. Littleton retired from the retail industry, was of the Baptist faith and loved camping and gardening. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in WWII.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 71 years, are a daughter, Carol L. Nicholson (Erick) of Easley; two grandchildren, Jill Taylor and Joe Taylor; one great-grandchild, Henry Flowers; and a second grandson on the way.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Jerry “JR” Randal Orr

Easley — Jerry “JR” Randal Orr, 15, of Easley passed Tuesday, March 15, 2016, and is the son of Randal “Randy” Earl Orr and Wanda A. Taylor.

He was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Easley. JR was a fan of NASCAR and the South Carolina Gamecocks, and enjoyed camping and fishing, especially at Lake Keowee, and wrestling.

JR was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy “Bill” Orr.

He is survived by his parents, Randy Earl Orr and Wanda A. Taylor; brothers, Brandon Taylor of Williamston and Kyle Eaton of Pelzer; sister, Kristen Taylor of Williamston; special grandmother, Doris Lollis Orr; grandparents, Jerry R. and Ann Smith Gillespie; uncles, Frankie “Wally” Orr and Stanley Orr, both of Easley, and Ricky Orr of North Carolina; cousins, Ethan Orr, Kayla Maxwell and Jessie Rollins; dogs, Puff and Sugar.

Services were held March 19 at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road, with Pastor Dave Storay officiating, with burial following in Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery.

Donations have been requested by family directly to Mt. Airy Baptist Church Building Fund, 210 Mt. Airy Church Road, Easley, SC 29642.

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

James B. Holland III

Pickens — James Boyd Holland III of Pickens died on March 19, 2016.

Mr. Holland was the son of the late Mary Gravely and James Boyd Holland Jr. and grew up in Pickens.

Graduating from the Mercer School of Pharmacy, he was employed in retail drug stores in Atlanta and Hendersonville, N.C., before returning in 1965 to purchase Pickens Drug Company and opening The Medical Center, where he served the community until the stores were sold in 2005.

A longtime member of Pickens Presbyterian Church, he served as a Sunday school teacher and Elder on the Session, as well as on many Synod committees.

Mr. Holland is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Harper Holland, as well as three children, Kathryn Holland Holder (Boots), Dr. John E. Holland (Jana) of Pickens and Thomas R. Holland of Greenwood; and eight grandchildren, Rebecca Holder, Hattiesburg, Miss., Elizabeth Holder Acho (David), Lima, Peru, and Joseph Holder (Melonie), Anna Claire, Isaac, Emory Kate, Eloise and Ian Holland, all of Pickens. He is also survived by his sister, Dr. Marianne Holland of Pickens.

A celebration of Mr. Holland’s life was held at the Pickens Presbyterian Church on March 22, conducted by the Rev. Nath Briley.

Memorials may be made to the Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center, P. O. Box, 834, Pickens, SC 29671, and to the La Esperanza Baptist Church Building Fund, 216 Tiger Drive, Pickens, SC 29671.

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

Bobby Joe Pilgrim

Norris — Bobby Joe Pilgrim, 79, of Norris, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at his home.

Born in Cateechee, he was a son of the late Ernest and Guynelle Rumler Pilgrim.

He retired from American Enka and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife, Christine Pilgrim of the home; a daughter, Marlene Holcombe (Bobby) of Spartanburg; two sons, Steve Pilgrim (Shirley) of Norris and Michael Pilgrim (Allison) of Easley; a sister, Mary Nell Powell of Central; a brother, Don Pilgrim of Liberty; six grandchildren, Mark and Scott Pilgrim, Christy Caron, C.J. and Chris Holcombe, and Tanner Pilgrim; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Bill Pilgrim.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Pilgrim were held March 21 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, followed by burial at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Pelzer Rescue Squad, PO Box 94, Pelzer SC 29669-0094.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Allender W. “Bub” Jenkins

Easley ­— Mr. Allender Wilkes “Bub” Jenkins, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Majesty Health and Rehab.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Allender Wilkes Jenkins Sr. and the late Annie Sue Blake Jenkins, Mr. Jenkins retired from Platt-Saco Lowell and was a member of Croswell Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M. and a Hejaz Shriner.

Surviving are a brother, James Blake Jenkins of Easley; and two sisters, Juanita Gardner of Easley and Dorothy Thomason of Mauldin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was predeceased by two brothers, Jerry Jenkins Sr. and Richard Jenkins.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with military honors and Masonic rites.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Family members are at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M., P.O. Box 1125 Easley, SC 29641.

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

Rick Williams

Easley — Mr. Marvin Richard “Rick” Williams II, 65, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown.

Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Marvin Richard Williams Sr. and the late Peggy Humphreys Williams, Mr. Williams was a graduate of North Greenville College and a sales manager with Acosta Sales. He was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church.

Surviving are the love of his life, Pansy Dunn Williams; a daughter, Tiffany Williams and a grandson, Richie Hester, both of the home; a brother, Robert Williams (Patty) of Virginia; and two sisters, Sue Champion of Florida and Anne Owen (Larry) of Easley.

The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. A private graveside service will follow at the Oates Family Cemetery in Easley.

The family is at the home of Pansy Dunn Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gilead Baptist Church, P.O. Box 464, Pickens, SC 29671.

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

HAZEL FINLEY OWEN

GREENVILLE — Hazel Finley Owen, 85, of Greenville, widow of Thomas Leland Owen, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Born in Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Amos Oscar and Jessie Young Finley.

She was a member of Berea Heights Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Bobby Wayne (Diane), Thomas Michael and David Leland Owen (Anica); four grandchildren, Preslee Owen, Ella Owen, Heather Chen and Jason Gamble; five great-grandchildren, Arden Gamble and Lily, Gutherie, Ezekiel and Grace Chen.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Finley and William Alvin Finley.

A graveside service was held on March 18 in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest is handling arrangements.

ARVEL KENNETH NICHOLS

Liberty — Arvel Kenneth Nichols, 66, husband of Sybil Jean Morgan Nichols, of 414 Odell Road, Liberty, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence.

A native of Pickens, Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Carl Benjamin and Ollie Annie Pearl Collins Nichols. He was retired from the textile industry.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Nichols is survived by sons William Nichols of Liberty and Billy Nichols of Seneca; daughters Brittany Nichols and Morgan Nichols, both of Liberty; five grandchildren; brother Daniel Nichols of Six Mile; and sisters Margaret Porter of Salem and Carolyn Edens of Westminster.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jordan Nichols; brother, Roger Nichols; and sisters, Vickie Swafford and Gail Scruggs.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, at Mt. Carmel #2 Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence, 414 Odell Road, Liberty, SC 29657 on Wednesday, March 23.

Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com. Davenport Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ARTHUR JUNIOR GRUBBS III

PICKENS — Arthur Junior Grubbs III, 49, of Pickens, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Nancy McClellan

Liberty — Nancy Prince McClellan, 78, of 114 Lee St., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Six Mile, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Aurie Mae Gravley Prince.

She was a graduate of Liberty High School and retired from Flexi-Wall, where she worked as an administrative assistant. She was a member of Easley Church of God. During her free time, she loved reading and Civil War History.

Surviving are her husband, Tommy R. McClellan; a daughter, Annette McClellan; and a son, Richard McClellan, all of the home.

Memorial services to honor Nancy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Clara Hitt

Liberty — Clarese Virginia Sullivan Hitt, 95, widow of Alvin Lee Hitt, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Manna Health & Rehab in Pickens.

Born in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Rosa and John Sullivan.

Mrs. Hitt retired from Sangamo Electric Co. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters, Pam Jones (Ron) of Pickens and Susan Johnson (Jimmy) of Florence; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, Michael Alvin Hitt; two brothers, Johnny Sullivan of Liberty and George Sullivan of Stockbridge, Ga.; and two sisters, Edna Owen and Kathrine Watson, both of Liberty.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 9, at noon at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church: 920 Anderson Drive, Liberty, SC 29657. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Larry W. Hunter

Pickens ­— Larry Walter Hunter, 69, passed from this life on Monday, March 7, 2016.

Larry was a Christian, and he died knowing he would be in Heaven with his parents, Samuel Walter and Gloria Grasty Hunter and sister, Suzan Hunter.

Survivors include his brother, Michael Hunter (Sandra) of Pickens, and sisters, Barbara Johnson (Don) of Detroit, Ala., and Gloria Marcelain of Kenosha, Wis. Larry was a loving son, brother, uncle and great-uncle. He will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Meals on Wheels, 349 Edgemont Ave. Liberty, SC 29657 or www.pcmow.org.

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

Eunice G. Bagwell

Easley — Eunice Julia Galloway Bagwell, 98, formerly of 2047 Ireland Road, wife of R. Doyce Bagwell, passed from this life Feb. 29 in Anderson.

She was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late O.S. and Lou Annie Bryant Galloway. She was a graduate of Pickens High School, a retired employee with Ellijean Mill, attended Tabor United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, and was a member of Arial Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Surviving are daughters, Gwen Martin (Leland) of Clemson and Kathy (Frank) Gentry of Pendleton; sisters, Christine Cochran and Wylene King of Easley and Eulalia Gause of Spartanburg; five grandchildren; and some great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Stokes; brothers, Dewey Galloway, Went Galloway and O.S. Galloway Jr.; and sisters, Bernice Moseley, Annas Houston and Dillie Everingham.

Private services were held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Jean Lesley Bush

Easley — Mrs. Jean Lesley Bush, 82, wife of Allen Cantrell “Pete” Bush, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Easley, a daughter of the late Jack and Blanche Hughey Lesley, Mrs. Bush was a graduate of Easley High School and was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 63 years, are a son, Allen C. “Al” Bush (Patty) of Easley; a daughter, Ann Bush Ellenburg (Tony) of Easley; a brother, Joe Lesley (Carolyn) of Easley; a sister, Mildred Williams of Easley; seven grandchildren, Leslie Hayes, Jason Ellenburg (Melanie), Jennifer Touchstone (Chris), Javin Adams, Amanda Benjamin (Justin), Dean Gillespie (Jessica) and Kathryn Jones (Brian); and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bush was predeceased by a daughter, Allison Gillespie, and a sister, Louise Walker.

Funeral services were held March 3 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted, and memorials may be made to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, St. Andrew United Methodist Church Team, at their website, http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2016/General?px=5731231&pg=personal&fr_id=9290.

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

EDNA C. HOWELL

PICKENS — Edna C. Howell, 80, of Pickens, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

She is survived by her husband, Michael G. Howell; her children, Cheryl (Larry) Crowe, Barbara (Scott) Owens, Karen (Terry) Durham, Brian (Teresa) Corbin; her grandchildren, Kelly Crowe, Breanna Owens, Levi (Jo Leigh) Durham, Timothy (Emily) Corbin, Bradley (Katie) Corbin, Tyler (Sally) Corbin; her great-granddaughter, Molly; her stepdaughters, Marcia (Ed) Campbell, Fran (Wayne) Klink, Robyn (Dean) Sloan, and Michelle (Scott) Reece; her seven step-grandchildren, and her six step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Corbin and Timothy Corbin; and her granddaughter, Holly Durham.

She was a faithful and loving mother and wife, and a member of Concord Baptist Church for many years. Through her many trials in life, her faith in Jesus Christ was always an inspiration to others. Edna was incredibly beloved and cherished by her children and grandchildren.

Services were held March 4 at Concord Baptist Church in Pickens, followed by interment in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

“God is good. John 3:16.”

Steve Gantt

Ware Shoals -— Steven Dwight Gantt, 62, husband of Maribeth Jones Gantt, of 1359 Humbert Road, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Guy Dwight and Emma Ethelene Holcombe Gantt. He was a member of Princeton Baptist Church and a self-employed handyman.

Surviving in addition to his loving wife of the home are his son, Jacob (Laura) Porter of Elgin; his daughter, Emily Brooke (Dustin) Rearden of Cross Hill; two sisters, Judy (Danny) Robinson of Easley and Jane (James) Nix of Liberty; and two grandchildren, Cara and Jake Porter. He was predeceased by a sister, Susan Darlene Gantt.

Funeral services were held March 3 at Ramsey Creek Preserve in Westminster. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.

Lillian A. Collins

Central — Lillian A. Collins, 74, wife of Ray Collins for 32 years, went into the presence of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 18, 2016, while vacationing with her husband in the country of Panama.

Lillian was born on Sept. 11, 1941, in Clayton, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late John Whattam and Rena Durham. She was married to Ray Collins of Central. She was an active member of the Central First Baptist Church and the Gleaners Sunday school class. She loved her church family deeply. She was active with the Pickens County Meals on Wheels program, the Business and Professional Women’s Club of America and the South Carolina Parliamentarians Association.

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose love for her family was only exceeded by her love of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Surviving in addition to her husband Ray, are daughter, Julie Thompson Bombay (Tim); sons, Arnold James Thompson and Timothy Mark Thompson (Reb); stepdaughters, Cindy Moore (Mike) and Sheila Johnson (deceased); stepson, Tony Collins (Michelle); siblings, Addison Whattam, Bill Whattam, Glenn Durham, Sam Durham, Karen Montani and Dorothy Carlson; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Central First Baptist Church, 207 Johnson Road, Central, with Rev. Tony Qualkinbush officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Monica Stockton

Sunset — Monica Hagerman Stockton, 58, of 667 Mt. Bethel Road, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Robert Hagerman and Helen Kimbro.

She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and one of her favorite hobbies was sewing.

Surviving are her husband, Dale W. Stockton of the home; two sons, Tony Stockton (Whitney) of Greenville and Chris Stockton (Whitney) of Aiken; a brother, Ken Hagerman (Cindy) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a sister, Carmen Edwards of Charlotte, N.C.; her mother-in-law, Shelby Reilly of Sunset; and two grandchildren, Lexi and Christopher Stockton.

She was predeceased by a sister, Cherie Hagerman.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Stockton were held March 5 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Dean Murphree

Liberty — Mr. Harold Dean Murphree Jr., 50, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, the son of the late Harold Dean Murphree Sr. and the late Doris Carter Murphree, Mr. Murphree was a graduate of Liberty High School and was employed with Thomas Mechanical. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two sisters, Dana Herrin (Tim) of Liberty and Denise Whitmire of Liberty; two nephews, Timothy Bryant and T.J. Herrin; one niece, Abby Herrin; and one great-niece.

Graveside services were held March 6 at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Pickens County Humane Society, 500 Five Forks Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

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

William T. Anthony

Easley— William Thurman Anthony, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died at Spring Park Senior Living on March 5, 2016, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Vera Harrison Anthony.

Born in Kershaw, he was the son of the late Ethel King and William G. Anthony.

Mr. Anthony graduated from Dacusville High School in 1953. Upon graduation, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force before attending Furman University.

In 1989, Mr. Anthony retired after 30 years of service with the Greenville Police Department. He was a member of the Retired Greenville City Police Officers Association, Masons (Walden Lodge No. 274), Scottish Rite “Valley of Greenville,” and Hejaz Shrine.

Mr. Anthony was a devoted Christian. After retirement, he became active in the work of his church. As a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, church treasurer, Sunday school teacher of the men’s Bible class and choir member.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two children, Pamela Anthony of Piedmont and Mark Anthony (Kelli) of Lexington; five grandchildren, Brandon Anthony Chandler and Breana Intlekofer of Piedmont, and E.J., Isabel and Gage Anthony of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Anthony and Avery Chandler of Piedmont; two sisters, Rita Brooks of North Augusta and Helen Anthony of Greenville; and four brothers, George Anthony (twin brother) of Garden City, Kenneth Anthony of Montgomery, Ala., Randolph Anthony of Easley and Jack Anthony of Greenville.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Paula Michelle Anthony; two sisters, Nancy Smith of Camden and Billie Hunter of Kershaw; and one brother, Allen Anthony of Easley.

Memorials can be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1623 Hester Store Road, Easley, SC 29640 or Greenville Police Foundation, 4 McGee St., Greenville, SC 29601 attn: Chief Ken Miller.

Honorary escorts were retired Greenville city police officers and members of Mt. Carmel Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Funeral services were held March 7 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with Rev. Paul Turner officiating, with burial following in Graceland Cemetery-West.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Regency Hospice and Spring Park Senior Living for the love and care they provided to Mr. Anthony.

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

Linda Marie Chapman Arnold

Pickens — Mrs. Linda Marie Chapman Arnold, 48, of 138 Crescent Hill Road, Pickens, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at her residence.

Linda was born in Pickens County on July 6, 1967, to the late Homer Henry Chapman and Sarah Marie Bryant. She loved her hometown of Pickens and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her children, Kala Arnold Gilstrap (Josh), Cory Arnold and Derek Arnold (Chari) all of Pickens; eight grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Chapman, Paula Youngblood and Teresa Sekerchak, all of Pickens; and brothers, Sammy Joe Chapman and Bobby Joe Chapman, both of Pickens.

In addition to her parents; she was predeceased by a brother, Billy Gean Chapman.

Funeral services were held Feb. 24 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Pickens.

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

MARY M. RAMEY

LIBERTY — Mary M. Ramey, 88, of Liberty, wife of the late Mike Newton Ramey, passed from this life on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at her home.

Mary was born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Henry Madison and Betty James Mulligan. She was formerly employed in textiles as a spooler and was a member of Blue Ridge View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Wallace) Kay of Liberty and her two sons, Larry (Janice) Ramey of Cateechee and Roger Ramey of Liberty. She left precious memories also to her six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and sister, Hannah Ramey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ramey was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ramey and her brother, Marion Mulligan.

Graveside services were held Feb. 25 at West View Cemetery in Liberty.

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

Tommy Ellenburg

Central — Thomas Joe “Tommy” Ellenburg, 57, of 425 Pea Ridge Road, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Central, he was a son of the late David C. and Louise Carver Ellenburg. He retired from Woodall Automotive and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Regina Jones Ellenburg of the home; a daughter, April Woodall (Kenny) of Central; a son, Wayne Ellenburg (Shannon) of Central; two brothers, Daniel Ellenburg of Liberty and Bobby Carver of Liberty; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor Tommy’s life were held Feb. 27 at Fairview Baptist Church in Liberty, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Fairview Baptist Church Youth Fund, 766 Kelly Mill Road, Six Mile SC 29682. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Royselle Spence Hammers

Six Mile — Royselle Spence Hammers, 79, passed from this life Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2016.

Born in Harrisburg, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Robison Spence.

Mrs. Hammers enjoyed helping and assisting many who were in much need throughout her life as a caregiver and was a member of The Assembly of God her entire life.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Randy Hammers of Six Mile; her daughter, Paula (Bill) Burns of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, David Burns of Hendersonville, Tenn., Kelly Brown of Knoxville, Tenn.; Ashley Harrison of Bonne Terre, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Keely, Kyle, Jalen, Jordan, Breanna, Chase, Sofia; and two sisters, Vana (Leo) Tharp of Harrisburg, Ark., and Joyce Lovelady of Indianapolis, Ind.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hammers was predeceased by her son, Leon Hammers.

Funeral services were held Feb. 27 at Dillard Funeral Home chapel.

Memorials may be made to Jacobs Hope 1445 North Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. http://www.jacobshope.com.

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

Elva Dodson Davenport

Easley — Elva Dodson Davenport, 93, of Easley, wife of the late William Davenport, passed away Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Dick and Belle Dodson, she was a current resident of the Sarah Gossett Retirement Home in Greenville.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Martha Alter (Robert) of Newnan, Ga.; two grandsons, Scott Frazier (Samantha) of Chipley, Fla., and Todd Frazier (Rosanna) of Warner Robbins, Ga.; two granddaughters, Beth Williams (Jeff) of Newnan, Ga., and Paige Frazier of Easley; one granddaughter-in-law, Cynthia Davenport (Greg); 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, parents and siblings, she is predeceased by her son James William “Jim” Davenport, her daughter Gayle Davenport Frazier and her grandson James Gregory “Greg” Davenport.

Funeral services were held Feb. 26 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following 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.

Lamar “Poss” Gilstrap

Liberty — Lamar Glenn “Poss” Gilstrap, 72, of 330 Patterson Road died Tuesday, Feb., 23, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Liberty, he was the husband of Anna Marie Bohning Gilstrap and a son of the late Glenn William and Velma Osteen Gilstrap. He was retired from Greenwood Mills and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a sister-in-law, Barbara Gilstrap, and a nephew, Kevin Wales Gilstrap.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Gillespie, and a brother, Wales “Fargo” Gilstrap.

A private family graveside service at Westview Cemetery was held Feb. 25. Liberty Mortuary handled arrangements.

Peggy H. Williams

Easley — Peggy Humphreys Williams, 90, wife of the late Marvin Richard Williams, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the home of her daughter.

Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillian Swaffar Humphreys.

Mrs. Williams was a retired registered nurse from The Greenville Hospital System and was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church.

She was the beloved mother of Sue Champion of Florida, Rick Williams of Easley, Anne Owen (Larry) of Easley, and Robert Williams (Patty) of Virginia. Cherishing her memory are 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held in Oates Cemetery in Easley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Gentiva Hospice of Greenville, 15 Brenden Way, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29615.

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

Ellen Caddell

Six Mile — Claudia Ellen Howard Caddell, 75, of 258 Mountain View Church Road, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Six Mile, she was the widow of Francis Marion Caddell and a daughter of the late Claude Holland and Mildred Dacus Howard. She was employed with Easley Family Practice and Internal Medicine. Her life revolved around taking care of others, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are 2 sons, Gregg Caddell (Mary) of Central and Steven Caddell (Jennifer) of Six Mile; a sister, Brenda Rettberg of Fountain Inn; three brothers, Alton Howard of Pickens, Reggie Howard of Easley and Ricky Howard of Liberty; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Caddell will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at Liberty Mortuary. Burial will follow at Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of her brother, Ricky Howard, at 553 Mauldin Lake Road Liberty, SC 29657. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Frederica A. Black

Pickens — Frederica Alexander Black passed peacefully at Rose Hill Retirement Home in Marion, N.C., on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016.

She was born into this world on Feb. 6, 1919, in Pickens, a beloved daughter of Ernest Franklin and Frederica McDaniel Alexander.

Upon graduating Pickens High School, she married her one and only love — her high school sweetheart, Joseph William (Bill) Black. They married on June 22, 1938, and lived the majority of their near 72 years of marriage primarily in Pickens, where they lovingly raised their two children.

Mrs. Black was an incredibly kind, sweet and unassuming lady who devoted her entire life to her family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It was obvious to anyone who knew her that she treasured the role of homemaker and embraced it wholeheartedly.

Anyone who ever had the honor of gracing the door of her home was immediately and warmly made to feel welcome. She was genuinely gracious the entirety of her 97 years.

A beautiful Christian example not only for her family, she cherished volunteering in the First Baptist Church of Pickens 4 and 5 year olds Sunday School class for decades, where she both taught and played the piano. During that time period, she could be found every Saturday evening sitting in the living room at the upright piano going over the music for the following morning.

Surviving to remember her with love are her two children, Linda Black Wood (Richard) and Joseph Tribble Black (Kathy); granddaughters, Heather Wood Anderson (Greg) and Liza Wood Holmes (John); and two great-granddaughters, Grace and Molly Anderson.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Black was predeceased by her much beloved husband, Joseph William (Bill) Black; younger sister and dearest friend, Julia McKenzie Alexander; and treasured older brother, Vincent Holley Alexander.

The family rests in the knowledge that this dear woman who spent her Earthly life making home a sweet and loving place for them is now receiving her welcome into her eternal home, which has been lovingly awaiting her arrival.

A service to celebrate Mrs. Black’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pickens Historical Society: PO Box 775, Pickens, SC 29671 or the Hospice of your choice.

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

Hoke Lyday

Easley — Mr. Hoke Jackson Lyday, 76, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Grady Jackson and Martha Georgia Lesley Lyday, Mr. Lyday retired from Alice Manufacturing Company with more than 35 years of service and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving are a son, Steve Lyday of Easley; two brothers, J.C. Lyday of Six Mile, and Robert Lyday of Powdersville; two sisters, Ruby and Sue Durham, both of Easley; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lyday was predeceased by a son, William Jackson Lyday; a daughter, Betty Sue Lyday; three brothers, Woodrow Lesley, and Henry and Estes Lyday; and two sisters, Essie Johnson and Jessie Medlin.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Family members are at their respective homes.

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

Myrtie C. Stokes

Easley — Mrs. Myrtie Cantrell Stokes, 97, wife of the late John Wesley Stokes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Wallace and Minnie Chapman Cantrell, Mrs. Stokes retired from Alice Manufacturing Company and was a member of Arial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Jay Stokes (Shirley) of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Muriel Hester (J.D.), Geraline Houston and Patricia Booty (Noah Jean), all of Easley; one brother, Charles Cantrell of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Lyvonne Greene of Greenville; seven grandchildren, Mitch Hester, Scott Hester, Cynthia S. Durham, Sonya Houston, Andrea B. Simpson, Larry Booty, and John W. Stokes; 10 great-grandchildren, Jennifer H. Going, Mitchell Hester, Daniel Hester, Jessica Durham, Brandon Booty, Megan Booty, Sarah Hester, Simon Durham, Daniel Simpson and Wayde Stokes; and two great-great-grandchildren, Skylar Hester and Jameson Going.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Stokes was predeceased by three brothers, James, J.B. and John Cantrell; four sisters, Lois Davis, Winnie Duncan, Mildred Ellison and Marie Willimon; and a son-in-law, Jack Houston.

Graveside services were held Feb. 18 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Kathryn S. Galloway

Central — Kathryn Smith Galloway, 86, of Central, widow of Edward Glenn Galloway, completed her journey home to be with her lord on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Cottingham Hospice House.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Hampton Smith and Katie Waters Smith.

She was a retiree of Westpoint Stevens. For more than 20 years she has worked at Memory Gardens. She was a very active charter member of East Clemson Baptist Church and volunteered many years with Vacation Bible School and served on the Fellowship Committee of the church. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Surviving are daughter, Kathy Elliott (George Brown); son, Michael (Angie) Galloway; grandchildren, Blake (Katie) Elliott, Tori and Madi Galloway; sister, Pearline S. Rhodes; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, David Smith, Levi Smith, Nathan Smith, Albert Smith, Elijah Smith and LC Smith; and sisters, Rena Reeves and Ellen Boggs.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at East Clemson Baptist Church, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646, or to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the caregivers at Cottingham Hospice House for providing such tender and caring service to Mrs. Galloway and her family.

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

Zoie James Hawthorne

Easley — Zoie James Hawthorne, 90, of Easley, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.

Born in Anderson, she was the widow of William E. Hawthorne Sr. and a daughter of the late John James Sr. and May Young James.

She retired from Dunean Mill and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a daughter, Janice Sturner (Rudy) of Central; a son, Russell Grantner (Regina) of Pickens; five stepsons, Allan, Donnie, David and Robert Hawthorne; a brother, William Harold James of Central; two grandchildren, Penny Winchester and Jon Sturner; three great-grandchildren, Tiffany Barnes, Will and Katie Sturner; and a great-great grandchild, Dakota Barnes.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sandra Hawthorne, a stepson, W.E. Hawthorne Jr., four sisters, Martha Grant, Lois Davis, Ruth Boggs and Betty Cater, and a brother, John James Jr.

Services were held Feb. 18.

Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are assisting the family.

Evelyn S. Elrod

Easley — Evelyn Sizemore Elrod, 79, formerly of Rice Road, wife of the late William R. Elrod, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence Redmond Sizemore.

Mrs. Elrod was retired from Engineered Custom Plastics in Liberty and was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Sandy Elrod Shelton (Billy) of Easley; and two grandchildren, Will Shelton and Eric Shelton.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Ladd; and three brothers, Charles, Carl and Roy Sizemore.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to Tabor United Methodist Church, 119 Biltmore Drive, Pickens, SC 29671. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

HOWELL L. “WILLIE” SCARBOROUGH

Central — SMG Howell Leon “Willie” Scarborough, S.C. Army National Guard, Ret., 88, husband of Rebecca Samples Scarborough of Central, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at the Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home.

Born in Franklin County, Ga., he was a son of the late Alex and Icie Christian Scarborough. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and served for more than 38 years in the S.C. Army National Guard and retired in the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a member of the “Ole Timers Club” of Battery C with the Clemson National Guard.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Shelley (Roger) Roper of Central and Susan (Dennis) Nash of Seneca; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Brad) Elliott of Clemson; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Blume Scarborough.

Funeral services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry J. Timmerman officiating. A burial with full military honors was held at M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veteran’s Cemetery in Anderson following the service.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Mary P. Moore

Easley — Mary Patterson Moore, 78, of Moore Drive, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at her home.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Bessie Saxton Patterson.

Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and attended Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy. She loved her family dearly and had a passion for growing flowers.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Bud Moore; two sons, William Perry Moore (Lisa) of Simpsonville and Greg Moore (Teresa) of Easley; a daughter-in-law, Mary Moore; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty Waldrop of Powdersville and Sunny Posey and Faye Lollis, both of Easley.

A special “thank you” to the staff of Hospice of the Upstate for the exceptional care of Mrs. Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Marty R. Moore; three sisters, Doris Hammontree, Carol Smith and Beulah Norris; and three brothers, Calvin, Bob and Jewel Patterson.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.

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

Mike Brown

Easley — Mr. Charles Michael “Mike” Brown, 65, husband of Paula Griffin Brown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Pickens County, a son of Catherine Winslett Brown and the late Perry Ford Brown, Mr. Brown was the retired owner and operator of Mike Brown Grading and was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 42 years and his mother, are two daughters, Kiley Michal Brown and Adison Marie Brown, both of Easley; two brothers, Bobby Brown (Kay) and Ricky Brown, all of Easley; two sisters, Ann Brown and Libby Dodson, both of Easley; and a sister-in-law, Betty Brown. In addition to his father, Mr. Brown was predeceased by a brother, Donnie Brown.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, with an entombment following in the Chapel of Reflections Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or to Pruitt Health Hospice, 1510 North Fant Street, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

James Mack Barbee, Jr.

Liberty — James Mack Barbee Jr. 93, husband of Alline Chandler Barbee, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Mr. Barbee was born in Harrisburg, N.C., a son of the late James Mack Barbee Sr. and the late Lulu Springs Howie Barbee. He was retired from Cannon Fieldcrest in Kannapolis, N.C., and he was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church. Mr. Barbee was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in artillery.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Alline, of the home, his daughter, Tina Barbee Byrum (Kevin) of Pickens, grandchildren, Wesley Byrum (Ashley) of Greenville and Ryan Byrum (Alexis) of Central. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Lee of Harrisburg, N.C.

Services were held Feb. 19 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Dorthy B. Galbreath

Pickens — Dorthy Bowen Galbreath, 65, of Pickens, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at her home.

Dorthy was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle Brissey Bowen. She was formerly employed in textiles and also at St. Jude Medical, and she attended Gap Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Hubert Marion Pelfrey of Six Mile, her daughters, Melissa McCall of the home and Genna Talbert of Pickens, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Edward Bowen of Tamassee.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at Gap Hill Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

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

Inez M. Powell

Easley — Inez Moore Powell, 75, of 709 Rice Road, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Edgefield, she was the widow of Milton F. Powell and a daughter of the late Samuel Clark Sr. and Florence Bryant Moore.

She retired from Ellenburg Nursing Home in Anderson.

Surviving are a son, Robert Powell and his wife, Evelyn, of Liberty; three brothers, John, Benny and Ray Moore; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Frances Johnson; two sisters, JoAnne Kelley and Nancy McGlothin; and two brothers, Sam and Clarence “Bug” Moore.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Powell were held Feb. 22 at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Pauline S. Stewart

Easley — Pauline Stewart, 89, of Fruit Mountain Road, wife of the late I.H. Stewart, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at her home.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late James and Julia Leffell Stewart.

Mrs. Stewart was retired from Baptist Easley Hospital and was a member of United Wesleyan Church in Easley.

Surviving are her children, Isom Phillip Stewart (Brenda) and Cam S. Surrett, all of Easley; four grandchildren, Julie Surrett Collins, Jennie Surrett Bruner, Crystal Stewart Chandler and Leslie Stewart Bailey; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Buck Surrett; sisters, Katie, Irene and Mary; and half-sisters, Ruby and Viola; brothers, Bob and Roy; and a half-brother, Ray.

Funeral services were held Feb. 21 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Corby Lee “Chuck” Charles

Marietta — Corby Lee “Chuck” Charles, 66, husband of the late Lois Charles, passed Feb. 18, 2016.

Mr. Charles was born in Raysal, W.Va., the son of the late George Charles and Goldie Hicks Charles of Marietta.

Mr. Charles was a self-employed electrician and retired from Hess.

Survivors include three daughters, Goldie Finley (Chris) of Marietta, Crystal Finley (Brian) of Greenville and Tia Charles of Indiana. Mr. Charles is also survived by two stepsons and two stepdaughters. He also leaves in his memory six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 20 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with entombment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Mausoleum I and II.

Mr. Charles was predeceased by his father, one brother and six sisters.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral home is assisting the Charles family.

Carrie Margaret “Marnie” Singleton

Sunset — Carrie Margaret “Marnie” Singleton, 45, wife of Matthew Lewis Brown, went to be with the Lord Thursday Feb. 18, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. Singleton was born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Barbara Ann Dean Singleton and Jimmy Wayne Singleton of Pickens.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years; two sisters, Lesile Singleton Dalton (Russell) of Pickens and Anna Singleton Norton (Keith) of Pickens; six nieces, Andie Dalton, Madeline Dalton, Jordan Brown, Bailey Brown, Kaylyn Brown and Anna Hudson; and four nephews, Cody Brown, Joshua Hudson, Zachery Hudson and Reid Norton.

Services were held Feb. 21 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel.

Mrs. Singleton was predeceased by her mother.

Memorials may be made to the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health, 131 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 220, Greenville, SC 29615. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Singleton family.

Tiffany Hope Lovell

Easley — Tiffany Hope Lovell, 33, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, Tiffany was a daughter of Stella Marie Reeves Lovell of the home, Marion Kenneth Lovell and his wife, Cathy Lovell, of Easley.

Tiffany was a member of New Image Church and enjoyed dancing and fishing and loved her family.

Survivors include her mother, Stella Lovell of the home; father and stepmother, Marion and Cathy Lovell of Easley; a fiancé, Rickey Smith of Easley; two sisters, Rachelle Lovell of Easley and Marie Gray (Keith) of Easley; three brothers, Wesley Reid (Trace) of Six Mile, Tony Lovell (Miranda) of Greenville and Matthew Lovell of Easley; a niece and nephew, Leeanne Reid and Blake Reid, both of Easley; and a special cousin, Cameron Morgan of Easley.

Services were held Feb. 23 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Lovell family.

Clifford H. Renfro

EasleY — Mr. Clifford Howard Renfro, 91, husband of Eloise Cooper Renfro and the late Opal Mae Stewart Renfro, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home.

Born in Snowflake, Va., a son of the late Robert David and Clara Davidson Renfro, Mr. Renfro served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He served in WWII, landing on Utah Beach in Normandy. He served two tours in the Vietnam War, where he was listed missing in action on two occasions during the war, and was nominated for the Silver Star. Howard was a member of Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as deacon and elder.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Eloise Cooper Renfro, are three sons, Howard Douglas “Doug” Renfro (Becky) of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Brian Renfro (Mary), and David Renfro, all of Easley; four daughters, Zeondra “Sis/Muffin” Patrick (Clifford) of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Rhonda Youngblood (Gary), Kathy Cox (David) and Sonya Calvert, all of Easley; a sister, Louella Brown of Granite City, Ill.; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, Makenna Grace. In addition to his first wife and parents, Mr. Renfro was predeceased by five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial and graveside services will follow at a later date in the Burkburnett Cemetery in Burkburnett, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 1227, Easley, SC 29641, or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

James Tillman Davis

Pickens — James Tillman Davis, 56, husband of Pamela Anne Mosley Davis, passed away Thursday Feb. 18, 2016.

Mr. Davis was born in Macon County, N.C., a son of the late Lillian Eulena Calloway and Arthur Roland Davis II.

Mr. Davis was an avid outdoorsman and also enjoyed working on cars. Pa Tillman cherished his family with all of his heart, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years; one daughter, Stephanie Renee’ Davis-Hoover (Chris); one son, Jeremiah Tillman Davis (Bethany) of Charlottesville, Va.; four sisters, Robin Guard of Highlands, N.C., Marie Davis of Mountain Rest, Teresa Rogers (Scott) of Salem and Carolyn Shepard (Richard) of Cape Coral, Fla.; one brother, David Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Madison Hoover and Chase Hoover, both of Easley.

A graveside service was held Feb. 22 at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Davis was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Arthur Roland Davis III.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Davis family.

Wilma R. Bono

Easley — Mrs. Wilma Kathleen Robinson Bono, 90, wife of the late Alvin Jerrold Bono, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at An Med Health, Anderson.

Born in Granite City, Ill., the daughter of the late William Ren and Chlo Stearns Robinson, Mrs. Bono earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois and retired from Collinsville Illinois Elementary School with 25 years of service. She was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son-in-law, Jack Smith Parrish Jr. of Easley; a brother, Wayne Robinson of Denver, Colo.; and a granddaughter, Frances Kathleen Parrish of Easley. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bono was predeceased by a daughter, Amy B. Parrish.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Matthew Allen Wyrick

Easley — Mr. Matthew Allen Wyrick, 21, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home.

Born in Richland County, a son of Johnny Joe Wyrick and Carolyn Oates Wyrick, Mr. Wyrick was a 2012 graduate of Easley High School. Matthew was employed with the Spartanburg County Department of Corrections and was pursuing a degree in law enforcement. He was a member of Easley First Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Hollis Wyrick of Easley; a brother, Daniel Wyrick of Easley; and his grandparents, Frank Oates Jr. of Hartsville, Darrell Wyrick of Bishopville and Janet Watson of Lexington.

Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at Easley First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. John Adams and Rev. Christie Gravely officiating. Burial was private.

Memorials may be made in memory of Matthew to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Association, P.O. Box 210709, Columbia, SC 29221-0709, or by visiting scleoa.org.

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

Sarah Hitt

Central — Sarah Reagan Averal Hitt, 11, daughter of Robert and Donna Waddell Hitt of 107 James Circle, went to be with her Lord Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Sarah was the most wonderful daughter in the world. Everybody who met her remembers her smile. It was contagious and made you smile. She loved boys, she was such a flirt. Sarah loved her Disney shows, especially Austin and Ally. She was also the reigning Miss Treatment 2014 and the reigning Miss No Hair Pulling 2015. She loved french fries from McDonalds. Her favorite thing to do was get her nails painted and get tattoos with her cousins. She loved to be sung to and looked at adoringly.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Daniel (Nichole) Waddell of Clemson; sisters, Hannah Waddell (Matt) Barrett and Nichole (Kyle Hooper) Downs, all of Six Mile; grandparents, Laura Waddell of Central and Alberto and Esther Delgado of Fennville, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Landen Barrett, Addy Waddell and Jace Waddell; aunts and uncles, Toni and Jason Huff of Liberty, Tammy Waddell of Liberty, Annitra Hitt of Vincennes, Ind., Adam and Victoria Sorenson of Holland, Mich., Shawna and Jim Gosnell of Vincennes, Ind., Lori and Joey Brooks and Wayne and Lisa Reeves, all of Fort Payne, Ala., Shannon Thompson of Vincennes, Ind., Mike and April Shouse of Lawrenceville, Ill., Charles Hansen of Indianapolis, and Jordan and Lance Bryant of Charleston; cousins, Araya Birch, Olivia Davis, Van Davis, Collin Davis, Grace Waddell, Chloe Huff, Carter Davis, Casey Pettigrew, Luca Bryant, Laren Hitt, Tristen Sorenson and Gavin Sorenson.

Sarah was predeceased by grandparents, Clinton McCall and Ralph and Linda Waddell; great-grandparents, James and Martha Hitt; aunt, Michelle Bryant; and uncle, Ralph Waddell.

Memorial services were held Feb. 11 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Mary Buie

Easley — Mary Frances Chastain Buie, 89, passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Mrs. Buie was born in Six Mile, a daughter of the late Tillman and Lucy Merck Chastain. She was retired from the Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills in Easley and she was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Buie served her country in the United States Marines.

Survivors include daughters, Linda Yeary (Jimmy) of Liberty and Sandra Hawkins (Thomas) of Easley, grandchildren, Tara Lockaby of Liberty, Jennifer Tollison (Jason) of Bluffton, Megan Provost (Peter) of Charleston, and Heather Hawkins of Easley, a great-grandchild, Morgan Lockaby, and another great-grandchild to be born on Feb. 20, Rosemary Provost. Mrs. Buie is also survived by five sisters and one brother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buie was predeceased by a sister and three brothers.

Services were held Feb. 13 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel in Pickens, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge View Baptist Church, Rock Springs Baptist Church or to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

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

Ruth Leigh Roper Hendricks

Pickens — Ruth Roper Hendricks, wife of the late Robert Franklin Hendricks, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.

Mrs. Hendricks was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Manning and Eva Roper.

She attended Pickens schools and Asheville Teachers College, and was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church, where she was member of the T. E. L. Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hendricks was a charter member of the Pickens Women’s Club, and a former member of the Fort Prince George Chapter D.A.R.

Survivors include a daughter, Diana Ruth Roper (William David) of Pickens; a son, Charles Hendricks (Tommye) of Pickens; seven grandchildren, Debbie Roper Underwood, John Roper, Allen Roper, Brian Hendricks, John Hendricks, Lori Ellenburg, Andrew Hendricks; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler Underwood, Carly Underwood, Sarah Underwood, Erin Underwood, Corey Roper, Lauryn Hendricks, Ashley Hendricks, Dawson Roper and Lindsay Keener; one great-great-grandchild, Caden Underwood; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda and Jackie Roper.

Mrs. Hendricks was predeceased by her husband, parents, two sons, Robert F. Hendricks Jr. and Donald Manning Hendricks, four sisters and four brothers.

Services were held Feb. 13 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hendricks family.

Elsie L. Smith

Easley — Elsie Lee Kay Smith, 98, wife of the late Noland H. Smith, passed away Tuesday Feb. 9, 2016 at Capstone Health and Rehab in Easley.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late James Franklin Kay and Edna King Kay.

Mrs. Smith was a restaurant cook by profession. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

Surviving are her four daughters, Brenda Wilson (Donnie), Bobbie Hester (Johnny), Judy Holmes (Wendell) and Ann Stancil (Roger) all of Easley; five grandchildren, Donna McKittrick, Michael Wilson, Paula Stancell, Todd Hester and James Stancil, Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren, Jennifer Bramblett, Justin Wilson, Kirsten Wilson, Lisa Bloomer, John Halsey, Jr., Alena Reddick, Kali Chandler, Gage Heath, John Hester, Jr., Jenni Bishop, Justin McKittrick, Ryan Stancell, Conner Stancell, Austin McKittrick, Brendon Garrett and Quintin Garrett; and seven great-great-grandchildren, Alex Mays, Jared Robinson, Aden Cannon, Kadence Cannon, Ethan Bloomer, Carter Bloomer and Rylee Gazelle.

Mrs. Smith was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Teresa Robinson; a great-granddaughter, Brandi Kearney; four brothers, J.C. Kay, Calvin “Dee” Kay, William “Cott” Kay, and James Franklin Kay, Jr.; and a sister, Louise Mauldin.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with the Reverend Scott Willis and Reverend Randy McAlister officiating with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 871 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Tommy Joe Whitlock

Liberty — Tommy Joe Whitlock, 71, of 105 Summit Drive died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Liberty, he was a son of the late Marion Franklin and Inez Gaines Whitlock. He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School and afterwards he served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Duke Power and was a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge #235 A.F.M. He was a member of Calumet Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Whitlock of Pickens and Sam Whitlock of the home; a daughter Toshia Whitlock of Newry; a sister, Joan Stephens of Liberty; two brothers, Gary and Dolan Whitlock both of Liberty; grandchildren, David, D.J. and Jacey Whitlock, Bane and Nikki Chapman, Ethan and Drew Alexander, Hailey Fennell and Kadyn Stancil; and great-grandchildren, Samuel Dalton, Bentley Dwight and Caleb Whitlock and Grace Lynn Sprouse.

Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Whitlock were held Feb. 16 at Liberty Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Juanita T. Powell

Easley — Juanita Trotter Powell, 82, widow of Thomas H. Powell, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.

Mrs. Powell was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Tommy Elmer and Marie Smith Trotter. She was retired from Cornell Dubilier in Liberty and she was a member of Enon Baptist Church where she served as W.M.U. Director for 30 years, church clerk for over 40 years and for many years she worked with children’s Sunday school and Team Kids teacher.

Survivors include her son, Gregg Powell (Tammy), and her daughter, Beverly Whitman (Eddie) all of Easley, grandchildren include Chris Whitman (Kristen), Adam Whitman (Kim), Taylor Whitman, Ty Tysinger, and Marina and Marisa Powell. Great-grandchildren include Quan Martin, Chandler Whitman, Destinee Whitman, Izaak Whitman, Braeden Whitman, Alyssah Whitman, and Landon Whitman. Also surviving is a brother, Winfred E. Trotter of Easley.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar and J. T. Trotter, and sisters, Edna Mae Dillard, Annie Laura Rampey, and Jessie Lee Parker.

Services were held Feb. 14 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Scott Willis and The Reverend George Tate officiating and burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens with The Reverend Greg Russ officiating.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com Memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 871 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Lawrence R. Cox

Easley — Mr. Lawrence Robert Cox, 83, husband of the late Mary Ann Dodgens Cox, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Robert Lawrence and Dessie Yates Cox, Mr. Cox retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Liberty Ministries International.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna Garrick of Easley; a step-son, Tommy Loggins (Denise) of Salem; a brother, William Marshall Cox (Elizabeth) of Easley; two sisters, Jessie Mae Meece and Ethel Cassell, both of Easley; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Cox was predeceased by three brothers, Ralph, Joel and Harold Cox; and a sister, Jeanette Snipes.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the service. The family is at the home.

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

Billy Joe Ellenburg

Six Mile — Billy Joe Ellenburg, 75, of 129 Knollview Road, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at his residence. Born in Six Mile, he was the husband of Martha Brooks Ellenburg and a son of the late John Benjamin “J.B.” Ellenburg and Ovaline Duncan Stephens. He was retired from MGS Grading. He loved NASCAR and fishing and especially spending time with his best friend, Joe Holliday. He was a member of Crowe Creek Church of God.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Kathy Robinson, Tammy Stewart and Tina Harbin(Brent) all of Six Mile; two sons, Tommy Joe Ellenburg and Billy Joe Ellenburg(Dawn) both of Six Mile; a sister, Wilma Black of Six Mile; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Patsy Galloway; and two brothers, Marlow and Jimmy Stephens.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Ellenburg will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday Feb. 18, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Liberty Mortuary.

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

Reverend Jack W. Hester

Easley — The Reverend Jack W. Hester, 85, husband of Shirley Koone Hester, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Reverend William R. Hester and Lula Mae Garrett Hester.

Reverend Hester attended Tennessee Temple University and North Greenville University. He was a former pastor of several churches; Grace Baptist in Simpsonville, Cannon Memorial in Central, Powdersville First Baptist Church and Nine Forks Baptist Church. After retiring, he served as an associate pastor at City View Baptist Church, and interim pastorates at Westwood Baptist Church, Mountain Grove Baptist Church, and was currently serving at Hillside Baptist Church in Fountain Inn. He served on many committees across S.C. with the Southern Baptist Convention and was on the Board of Directors with the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. He also served his country in the US Army in Korea, Austria and Germany.

Reverend Hester’s love’s in life was his Lord, his family and classic cars. “He revived souls and cars” and most recently, to share his ministry, joined Facebook, posting daily words of encouragement.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 61 years, are his sons, Phillip Hester (Aileen) of Raleigh, N.C., Steve Hester (Dru) of Simpsonville and Bryan Hester (Angie) of Pickens; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Thelma Smith of Greer.

Reverend Hester was predeceased by sisters, Vera Browning, Francis Gilbert, Eunice Vaughan and Ellen Davis; and a brother, William R. Hester, Jr.

An entombment committal will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 18, in the Bell Tower Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Pickens First Baptist Church with a service to celebrate Reverend Hester’s life at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

The family will be at the home.

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

Doris Ann Sellars

Anderson — Doris Ann Lewis Sellars, 69, passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

Mrs. Sellars was born in Easley, a daughter of the late Robert Sheriff and the late Clara Belle Sheriff Lewis. She was retired as a caregiver for Better Skills in Easley and she was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Brian Scruggs (Holly) of Pickens, grandchildren, Lane and Luke Scruggs, brother, Thomas Lewis of Spartanburg and a sister, Peggy Esuary of Pickens.

A memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Mountain View Baptist Church.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mountain View Baptist Church, 336 Mountain View Church Road, Six Mile, SC 29682.

Wallace M. Mauldin

SIX MILE – Wallace M. Mauldin, 73 passed away Jan. 28, 2016.

Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret Mauldin.

Surviving are a son, Wallace Dale Mauldin of Walhalla; Brothers L.D. Mauldin of Salem, Tim Mauldin of Six Mile; Sisters; Violet Adams of Pickens, and Bonnie Holder (Sonny) of Pickens.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 20 at Gap Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Forest Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Erin Shepherd

EASLEY — Erin Shepherd, 35, of Easley, passed away Jan. 31, 2016.

She was the daughter of Jackie Foster and Barbara Gail Pace. Survivors include her children, Josh Johnson, Kameron Shepherd and Zane Shepherd; sisters, Monica Linderman and Angie Wham; and one brother, Jason Hathcox.

Services were held Feb. 4 in the chapel of Westville Funeral Home, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations for her family may be made to Suntrust in Easley.

Mildred S. Lewis

Easley — Mrs. Mildred Swinson Lewis, 95, wife of the late DeWitt G. Lewis Sr., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the Magnolias of Easley.

Born in Duplin County, N.C., a daughter of the late Ben Sutton and Minnie Lewis Swinson, Mrs. Lewis was a retired registered nurse, having worked with Samson Memorial Hospital, Duplin General Hospital and Cherry Hospital. She was a previous member of the N.C. Nurses Association and served as a delegate for the American Nurses Association. She was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are two sons, DeWitt G. Lewis Jr. of Easley and Edwin Lee Lewis of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Lewis was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services were held Feb. 5 at 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.

Rev. Willie Honea

Liberty — Reverend Willie Adolphus Honea, 86, of 100 Sunset Drive, a widely respected preacher, minister and pastor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Westminster, he was a son of the late Rev. Johnny Honea and Bessie Bell Lee Honea. He was a graduate of Anderson University and later attended Furman University and Erskine College. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.

Rev. Honea was Pastor Emeritus of Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty, where he served for 25 years, and pastored for more than 55 years in the Upstate of South Carolina, serving at the following churches: Corinth Baptist Church (Westminster), New Hope Baptist Church (Seneca), and Six & Twenty Baptist Church (Pendleton). He was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley.

He was well known for his loving heart, his compassion for people and ministering to people in their time of need. He was a devoted servant of his Lord Jesus Christ and his church.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 65 years who stood by his side during his ministry, Betty S. Honea of the home; his loving daughter, Beverly Watson (Mike) of Liberty; three grandchildren, Heather W. Reeves (Dustin), Justin and Brandon Watson; a great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Reeves; and two sisters, Guynelle Holiday of Westminster and Rachel Tench of Seneca.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Eugene Honea, two sisters, Cornice Williams and Juanita Spivey, and five brothers, Edward, Currell, Troy, Douglas and Johnny Honea.

Funeral services to honor the life of Rev. Willie Honea were held Feb. 6 at Calumet Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Zack Shaw, Rev. Bobby Lindsey, Rev. Jeff Harris and Rev. John McKnight, with burial following at Oconee Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church of one’s choice.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Fred Julian Dickard

Easley — Mr. Fred Julian Dickard, 71, of Easley, loving husband of Doan Dickard, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his residence.

Fred was born in Anderson County on Dec. 29, 1944, to the late Judson and Mary Leroy Dickard. He retired from J.P. Stevens Dunean plant and loved to fish, hunt and garden. He was a family man and was especially proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. Fred was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church in Easley.

In addition to his loving wife, Fred is survived by three children; Judy Moody (Tony) of Asheboro, N.C.; Vicki Davis (Roger) of Easley; and Jeffrey Dickard (Cindy) of Easley; his children’s mother; Loretta Dickard of Easley; five siblings; Inez Hendrix of Easley; Louise Gilstrap (John) of Easley; Randall Dickard (Dyanne) of Anderson; Rev. Dr. Robert Dickard (Faye) of Anderson; and Rev. Dr. Wayne Dickard (Anita) of Easley; and five grandchildren; Justin Moody, Amanda Davis, Lauren Moody, Matthew Owen and Mark Owen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Harold Dickard.

Funeral services were held Feb. 5 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home – Downtown. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers are optional, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pendleton Street Baptist Church, 601 S. Pendleton Street, Easley, SC 29640.

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

Frances Jennings

Easley — Mrs. Frances Rebecca Caldwell Jennings, 69, wife of the late Barney Keanum Sr. and the late Kenneth Van Jennings, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of Elizabeth Holcombe Gibson and the late William Wesley Caldwell, Mrs. Jennings retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Rodney Vinson of Pickens and Barney Keanum Jr. of Easley; a daughter, Margaret Dixon of Piedmont; two brothers, Billy Caldwell of Florida and Bobby Caldwell of Pickens; one sister, Hester Hendrix of Easley; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Jennings was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Fessden.

Memorial services were held Feb. 8, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

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

Kathleen Bowers

Greenville — Kathleen Lillian Jane McCall Bowers, 89, of Rolling Green Village in Greenville, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.

In addition to her husband, E. Gordon Bowers Jr., she was also predeceased by her parents, George DeWitt and Alcovia Orr McCall of Brevard, N.C.; her brother and sister-in-law Charles DeWitt and Margaret Phillips McCall of Fletcher, N.C. and Lincoln City, Ore.; a son-in-law, E. Dean Mullinax of Simpsonville; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Miller Bowers Detrick of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Given the nickname Kitty by her husband of 50-plus years, Mrs. Bowers was educated in Western North Carolina schools and Cecil’s Business College in Greenville. Although a stay-at-home mom for many years, her working career included jobs at Cannon Memorial Hospital, the S.C. State Highway Department, Veteran’s Affairs and Voter Registration offices in Pickens County. In 1970, she became employed by Beaverdam Baptist Association in Seneca, where she served as administrative assistant to directors of missions for 21 years.

Kitty was a woman of faith and a strong supporter of missionaries. She assisted in the development of a Women on Mission chapter at Rolling Green Village and actively communicated with missionaries by email to encourage them in their work. She always began her day by reading her Bible and praying for missionaries who had birthdays that day. She was known by her friends as a crafter who encouraged them to assist her in crocheting winter-weight caps for international Seafarers. She was a member First Baptist Church in Mauldin.

She is survived by three children, Betty Kathleen Bowers Mullinax (Dean) of Simpsonville, Elbert Gordon Bowers, III of Salem, and George Robert Bowers (Ramona) of Easley; a sister-in-law, Harriett Bryson; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 5 at Dillard Funeral Home, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Rolling Green Village at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Missions Endowment of First Baptist Church of Mauldin, 150 S. Main St., Mauldin, SC 29662.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Regency Hospice for the loving care given during Mom’s last days.

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

Daniel Earl “Danny” Epps

Pickens — Danny Epps, 56, was the loving husband of Tina Epps. They were married for 28 years.

Danny was the father of Jason (Kayla), Tyler (Dana), and Tessa (Ben). He was the proud grandfather of Caroline.

He is survived by his parents, Earl and Margaret Epps, a brother Barry (Jodi), two nephews, many loving cousins and his beloved dog Little Bit.

Danny worked for Furman Golf Course for eight years. He loved singing; he was a part of the group Ole #4 and the praise band at Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member for 25 years.

Danny always had a big smile on his face and was always playing pranks.

He raised his children in a Christian environment, and his love for Jesus was obvious to everyone around him.

He was a big Clemson Tiger fan. All who knew him will miss Danny’s infectious laugh and smile.

We know he is now rejoicing in Heaven and wouldn’t come back even if he could. He was predeceased in death by his grandparents Earl and Willie Epps.

Services were held Feb. 4 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the family for a grave marker to celebrate Danny’s life. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Epps family.

Irene J. Hopkins

Central — Irene Johnston Hopkins, 98, formerly of Central, widow of Furman W. “Hop” Hopkins Sr., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Hosanna Nursing and Rehab in Piedmont.

Born in Central, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Dixon and Brunettie Alexander Johnston. She was a graduate of Central High School and was a very active member of First Baptist Church, Central, having served as a Sunday school teacher, member and past president of the WMU, volunteered for many years with Vacation Bible School and for more than 50 years was in charge of the Bereavement Committee of the church. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Surviving are sons, Furman W. (Nancy) Hopkins Jr. of Liberty, Bobby (Jane) Hopkins of Clemson and Ronnie (Cindy) Hopkins of Anderson; daughters, Gwen Gilstrap of Easley, Peggy Cover of Clemson and Linda (Doug) Patrick of Greenville; grandchildren, John W. Gilstrap, Sandra Cover, Kendra (Rigo Sanchez) Cover, Andrea Cover, Jeff W. Hopkins, Jennifer (Jason) Knight, Charles D. (Adrienne) Patrick, Joseph P. (Tia) Patrick, Russell Warren Patrick, Robby Hopkins, Chris (Casey) Hopkins and Ashley (Payton) Burdette; great-grandchildren, Conner Gilstrap, Jack Sanchez, Taylor and Stephen Hopkins, Jaylee Knight, Hudson, Bethany, Cale, J.P., Lydia and Lily Grace Patrick and Charleigh Hopkins; and seven step-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Garvin Johnston Sr.

Funeral services were held Feb. 9 at First Baptist Church, Central, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the caregivers at Hosanna Nursing and Rehab Center and Patriot’s Hospice for providing such tender and caring service to Mrs. Hopkins and her family.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Fund of First Baptist Church, Central or to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Juanita J. Maness

Easley — On the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, Juanita Laura Johnson Maness passed away peacefully of natural causes, two days before her 82nd birthday.

Juanita was born in Whitmire to the late Curtis and Pearl Collingsworth Johnson. She attended Dobbins-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tenn., where she met the love of her life, Hiram “Sonny” F. Maness Jr. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother of five children, Juanita also worked outside the home as a teaching assistant in the neonatal unit of a hospital, for G.E. Credit Corporation and for Westclox.

Juanita’s hobbies included making clothes for her children and grandchildren, designing and making quilts, and was even known by many as the “plant lady” for her love of the outdoors and flowers. She also loved to cook, and her signature biscuits and gravy earned her a fame that spans generations.

Juanita and Sonny remained married until his death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by two siblings, David Johnson and Wanda Goins.

Surviving are a son, Hiram “Butch” F. Maness III (Pam Schafer) of Myrtle Beach; four daughters, Cynthia Lynn Bollinger (Bruce) of Temple, Texas, Mary Ann Gaston (Grady) of Easley, Doris Kay McLeod (Bill) of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Laura J. Brown (Lankford) of Roanoke, Ala.; a brother, Curtis Johnson (Debbie) of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Ruth McFadden (Guy) of Asheville, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, her family request that donations be made in her memory to Meals on Wheels of Pickens County, P.O. Box 184, Easley, SC 29641, United Christian Ministries, 303 Dacusville Highway, Easley, SC 29640, or to Lutheran Hospice, 429 N. Main S., Greenville, SC 29601.

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

Hal Boyd Kelly

Central — Hal Boyd Kelly, 71, husband of Gennis Kelly, went to be with the Lord after a long illness Sunday Jan. 31, 2016.

Mr. Kelly was born in Pickens County and was the son of the late Ralph Leland Kelly and Eleanor Evatt Kelly.

Mr. Kelly was retired from Duke Power, loved gardening and being outdoors. He also was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Gennis Kelly of 17 years of the home, a stepson, Adam Gray (Pam) of Pickens; one sister, Nell Snipes of Six Mile; one brother, Roger Kelly (Brenda) of Six Mile; a sister-in-law, Mary Kelly of Six Mile; a mother-in-law, Lois Smith; and three grandchildren, Brandon Gray, Brianna Gray and Madison Gray. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Kelly was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph Kelly Jr. and Leland Kelly, and his parents.

Services were held Feb. 3 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Flowers will be received, or memorials may be sent in Hal Kelly’s name to Gap Hill Baptist Church Mission Fund, 127 Gap Hill Road, Six Mile, SC 29682.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Kelly family.

Thelma Whitaker

Easley — Thelma Norton Whitaker, 78, of 200 Anne Drive, formerly of Liberty passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Majesty Health & Rehab.

Born in Liberty she was a daughter of the late W.E. and Rilla Rich Norton. She retired from Brady’s Restaurant in Greenville and was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Ernie Swords of Liberty; two daughters, Jo Ann Kelley of Liberty, and Mary Barnes of Greenville, Tenn.; a step daughter, Becky Sargent of Liberty; two step sons, Mike and Marty Williams both of Easley; an aunt, Nannie Mae Pratt of Greenville; a daughter in law, Marie Swords of Liberty; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Richard Swords.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Whitaker were held this morning at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

Betty F. Cox

Easley — Mrs. Betty Lou Fedney Cox, 67, wife of Douglas Henry Cox, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at her home.

Born in Vinton, Va., a daughter of the late Major Edward and Verna Mae Crowe Fedney, Mrs. Cox was a retired CNA and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 33 years, are two sons, Jackson Eugene Trammell and Jody Lee Trammell, both of Easley; two brothers, James Fedney of Greenville, and Jimmy Fedney of Va.; a sister, Billie Mae Scoonover of Va.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Kenneth L. Adams

Central — Kenneth L. Adams, 79, of 118 Goodwin Drive, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Born in Pickens he was a son of the late John Talley, Sr. and Verba Adams.

He owned and operated Marietta Feed & Seed, and one of his favorite past times was racing.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Davis Adams of the home; a son, Bobby Adams, Sr. (Rhonda) of Six Mile; a sister, Frances Aiken of Townville; two grandchildren, Bobby Adams, Jr. and Monica Adams; two great-grandchildren, Odin Ocampo and Mackenzie Adams.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Adams were held this morning in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, followed by burial at Mountain View Memorial Park in Travelers Rest. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

F. Douglas Holladay

Central — Franklin Douglas “Doug” Holladay, 81, of 2549 Six Mile Highway, husband of Carol Smith Holladay, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Pruitt Health and Rehab in Six Mile.

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Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Addie Lee Nimmons and Harrison Reece Holladay Sr. Doug was a retired poultry farmer and retired from Central Hardware Company. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Brad Holladay of the home and Chuck (Pam) Holladay of Liberty; two daughters, Teresa (Karl) Dearnley of Denver, N.C., and Vickie Holladay of Central; brother, Harrison R. (Sheila) Holladay Jr.; sister, Gloria (Frank) Boggs of Central; grandchildren, Nate Holladay, Allison Holladay, Tessa (Steve) Averett and Neal Holladay; and great-grandchildren, Grayson and Regan Averett.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Franklin Holladay and Timothy “Timbo” Holladay.

Memorial services were held Jan. 30 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3041 Six Mile Highway, Central, SC 29630.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Cindy Galloway

Liberty — Cynthia “Cindy” Galloway, 53, passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at her home.

Cindy was born in Greenville, daughter of Betty York Cantrell and the late E. J. Galloway. She was formerly employed with St. Jude Medical in Liberty, and she was a Baptist. Cindy was an avid AC/DC fan and was preparing to attend the upcoming concert.

Survivors include her mother, Betty Y. Cantrell, and stepfather, Doyle Cantrell, of Pickens; son, Eric Patterson, and daughter, Amy Patterson, both of Liberty; stepbrother, Stan Cantrell (Gay) of Easley; and a cousin and special brother, Claude Sanders of Pickens. Also surviving are her uncle and aunt, Carl and Jeanette Turner of Pickens and special friends, Paula, Jamie, and Jessica.

A graveside service was held Jan. 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with the Rev. Scott Willis officiating, with burial following.

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

Louis O’Donald

Easley ­— Roger Louis O’Donald Sr., 81, husband of the late Margaret Yvonne Evette O’Donald, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Brookdale in Easley.

Mr. O’Donald was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Joseph Ira and Ali Mae Patton O’Donald. He was retired from The Singer Company in Pickens following 40 years of service. Mr. O’Donald was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Roger O’Donald Jr. (Lynne) of Easley and his daughter, Sharon Hawkins (Scott) of Easley; grandchildren Austin O’Donald (Meryl), Brenna Wells (Sam), Taylor Hawkins and Bradley Hawkins; and great-grandchildren, Phoebe O’Donald, Augustin “Gus” O’Donald and Carey Anne O’Donald. Also surviving are sisters, Eula Hall of Six Mile and Martha Aiken (Joe) and Annette McGathy of Easley.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. O’Donald was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cristalyn O’Donald; and siblings, Pearl Gray, Albert O’Donald, Beulah Crumpton and Annie Lee Cox and his infant brother, John Aurthur O’Donald.

Funeral services were held Jan. 30 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Austin O’Donald officiating, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens, with Dr. Stuart Houston officiating.

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

Memorials may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or www.pdf.org.

Bill Teat

Easley — Mr. George William “Bill” Teat, 79, husband of Elma Murrell Teat, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Central, a son of the late John Henry and Mary Elliott Teat, Mr. Teat was a 1954 graduate of Easley High School and retired from Easley Combined Utilities with 38 years of service. He served on the board of directors of the Pickens County Rural Water Authority and was a member of the Shriners and the Bates Lodge No. 189 AFM. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 56 years, are a son, Robert Teat (Sharon) of Easley; two daughters, Cathy T. Hale of Greenville and Beth T. Stone (Dale) of Easley; and five grandchildren, Candace H. McGee (James), Jimmy Hale, Brandi Teat, Addison Stone and Harrison Stone. In addition to his parents, Mr. Teat was predeceased by a brother, Jack Elliott Teat, and a sister, Joyce Teat Chambers.

Funeral services were held Jan. 29 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jim Spencer and Rev. Rodney Graham, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors.

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

Samuel E. Youngblood, Sr.

Easley — Mr. Samuel Edward “Papa Ed” Youngblood Sr., 87, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Golightly Youngblood, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Samuel Martin and Myrtie Ann Dickard Youngblood, Mr. Youngblood retired from AT&T and was a member of Glenwood Wesleyan Church. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Surviving are two sons, Samuel E. “Sammy” Youngblood Jr. (Jackie) of Easley and Rev. Marty Youngblood (Daphne) of Auburn, Ga.; two daughters, Beth Black (Ronnie) of McCormick and Edith Garrett (Robert) of Central; a sister, Ruth Jones of Greenville; a special friend, Almetia Newton; seven grandchildren, Jody and Heath Black, Lori Gossett, Josh and Christopher Youngblood, Addison Garrett and Stephanie Doll; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Youngblood was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, David and Alton Youngblood; and a sister, Frances Simmons.

Funeral services were held Jan. 30, 2016, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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

Mildred Merck

Pickens — Mildred Beatrice Patterson Merck, 86, widow of Ray Roddy Merck, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Mrs. Merck was born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Gould Clayton and Daisy Dean Patterson. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served as church organist. She was a member of the Senior Woman’s Class and formerly taught The Ladies Class.

Survivors include her son, Hal Merck (Janice) of Sunset; granddaughter, Halle Merck; and brothers, Russell Patterson of Arcadia, Fla., Winfred “Dink” Patterson of Williamston and Dennis Patterson of Liberty.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Merck was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Annette Merck; brothers, Hoyt Patterson, Cecil Patterson, Hugh Patterson and Clayton Patterson; and sisters, Jessie Thompson, Grace Chapman, Mozelle Smith and Jennie Merck.

Funeral services were held Jan. 31 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 100 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Central, SC 29630.

Helen L. Cook

Pickens — Helen L. Cook, 86, widow of Curtis Edward “Pete” Cook, passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. Cook was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Luther Glen and Emily Porter Waldrop. She was formerly a member of Seniors Unlimited in Pickens.

Survivors include a grandson, Michael David Newsome (Jenni) of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and a granddaughter, Rebecca Louise Lillard (Albert) of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and great-grandchildren, Devin, Tyler, Olivia, Allysha and Aubrey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by sons, Glen David Newsome and Patrick Craig Childs.

A graveside service was held Jan. 29 at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Gardens in Pickens, with burial following.

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

Mike Pilgrim

Pickens — Arthur Mike Pilgrim, 64, of 153 Pilgrim Circle, passed away peacefully Friday at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Joseph Coy and Rethal Chapman Pilgrim. He loved his Tennessee walking horses and painting. He worked for Foothills Machining and was a member of Keowee Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Jane Norwood Pilgrim, and granddaughter, Brittany Blough, of the home; a daughter, Breanne Powell (Clint) of Anderson; a son, Laken Pilgrim of Six Mile; a sister, Joyce Gilstrap (Jack) of Pickens; two brothers, twin brother, Mark Pilgrim (Cyndi) of Easley and Don Pilgrim (Jean) of Pickens; and grandchildren, Bentlee and Kade Powell of Anderson, and Joshua, Jamie and Makayla Neely of Greenwood.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Pilgrim will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Keowee Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Edith C. Williams

Easley — Mrs. Edith Carter Williams, 94, wife of the late John Craig Williams Sr., passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville.

Born in Wadesboro, N.C., a daughter of the late William Henry and Elizabeth Bobbitt Carter, Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Queens College, where she belonged to the Phi Mu Sorority. She taught math at Easley Junior High School for 20 years and was a member of the South Carolina Retired Educators Association and the National Education Association. She was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church for 65 years and a member of the United Methodist Women.

Mrs. Williams was a former member of the Better Homes Club and the Nosegay Garden Club. She was an avid bridge player and played well into her nineties.

Surviving are a son, John Craig Williams Jr. (Corinne) of Easley; a daughter, Susan Carter Williams of Easley; two grandsons, John Craig Williams, III, (Jennifer) of Sylva, N.C., and DuPre Carter Williams (Shauna) of Greenville; a granddaughter-in-law, Yvonne Clark Williams of Easley; four great-grandchildren, John Craig Williams, IV, Sarah Elizabeth Williams, EsDras Dixon Williams and Phoebe Sitton Williams. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Williams was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Carter Prevette and Elizabeth Carter Stahl.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Dr. Rodney Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery, Easley. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Family members are at their respective homes.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Julie Valentine Center, 2905 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611, or to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640.

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

Bobbie Olivia Palmer

Liberty — Bobbie Olivia Palmer, 83, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at her home.

Miss Palmer was born in Anderson County and was the daughter of the late Cecil L. and Mattie Dobson Palmer. She was retired from Clemson University after 40 years of service and was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, where she had served as pianist.

Surviving are her brother, David L. Palmer (Brenda) of Liberty; a nephew, Michael D. Palmer (Stephanie); and a great-nephew, Riley M. Palmer, all of Easley.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Memory Gardens, Clemson.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 827 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631.

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

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Jerry M. Shipman Jr.

Easley — Mr. Jerry Mitchell Shipman Jr., 45, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Greenville County, the son of Vicky Houston Shipman and the Late Jerry Mitchell Shipman Sr., Mr. Shipman was formerly employed with CJ Machinery and was a member of Central First Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his fiancée, Tracy Whitten of Anderson; a daughter, April Shipman of Easley; and a son, Owen Shipman of Easley. In addition to his father, Mr. Shipman was predeceased by his grandparents, Jake and Sarah Brown and Harold and Billie Mae Houston.

Funeral services were held Jan. 21 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, with burial following in Robinson Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Reba Reeves Elrod

Pickens — Reba Reeves Elrod, 90, wife of the late Wilson Elrod, passed away at her daughter Nancy’s home on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.

Mrs. Elrod was born in Pickens County and was a daughter of the late William Ed Reeves and Ethel Mae Ferguson Reeves.

Mrs. Elrod was a homemaker. She loved to travel and loved preparing meals for her family. She was the oldest member of Oolenoy Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ellen Deanhardt (Rodney) and Nancy Ann Anderson (Bill), both of Pickens; two sons, Linville Wilson Elrod and Sammy Lee Elrod (Debbie), also of Pickens; two sisters, Vertie Mae Burgess (Cecil) of Cleveland and Jean Trotter of Greenville; six grandchildren, Pam Niles, Kent Deanhardt, Rich Anderson, Michael Anderson, Stacy Simmons and Christopher Elrod; and nine great-grandchildren, Joe, Ally, Ricky, Andrew, Kinsley, Audrey Kate, Trey, Jackson and Parker. Mrs. Elrod also has a sister-in-law, Agnes Reeves of Pickens. Mrs. Elrod was predeceased by one daughter, Kathryn Elrod, and three brothers, Leroy Reeves, Harmon Reeves and Bruce Reeves.

Services were held Jan. 26 at Oolenoy Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Special thanks to Interim Hospice for the love and care for our mother.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Elrod family.

Roy H. Holliday

Easley — Mr. Roy Hulet Holliday, 83, husband of Ellender Adcox “Bud” Holliday, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Arthur Hulet and Lena Sweet Holliday, Mr. Holliday retired from Misco Paper Converter and was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 66 years, are a son, Randy Holliday of Pendleton; a brother, Walter “Buddy” Holliday of Easley; a sister, Anne Davis of Fair Play; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Holliday was predeceased by a son, Mike Holliday; a daughter, Kimberly H. Tant; and five brothers, Paul, James, Gerald, Mickey and Charles Holliday.

Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Geer Memorial Baptist Church, with burial following in Westview Cemetery-Easley.

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

Kathleen Anne Perry Bagwell

Pickens — Kathleen Anne Perry Bagwell, 81, wife of the late Rufus James Bagwell, passed away on Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016.

Mrs. Bagwell was born in Savannah, Ga., and was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Perry and Isabelle McAlpine Perry.

Mrs. Bagwell was a homemaker and a member of Pickens Church of God.

Survivors include four sons, Anthony “Tony” Bagwell of Pickens, Avery Dale Bagwell (Nancy) of Pickens, Andrew Bagwell of Florida and Alan Bagwell (Ivonne) of Texas; two daughters, Amanda Bagwell of Pickens and Annette Weber (Drew) of Texas; and two sisters, Mary Grisson (Shorty) of Savannah and Margaret Hanson of California. She also leaves in her memory seven grandchildren, Eric Bagwell, Becca Bagwell, Andrea Bagwell, Katrina Bagwell, Adam Ortiz, Diane Weber and Annie Zubiria; as well as two great-grandchildren, Bryson Evans and Maximiliano Campos; and very dear friend of our family, Ruth Vickery.

Memorial services were held Jan. 25 at Pickens Church of God.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Pickens Church of God P.O. Box 810 Pickens, South Carolina 29671.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Bagwell family.

Lynn Childers

Easley — Dorothy Lynn Childers, 49, of George’s Creek Drive, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

Born in Easley, she was the daughter of Dottie Medlin Ridley of Brandon, Fla., and the late Sam Childers of Easley.

Lynn was invested in real estate. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and everyone she met. She was a true angel on Earth. She was a talented musician who loved traveling and sunsets on the beach.

Surviving in addition to her mother and stepfather, Tom Ridley, are her niece, Kayla Childers of Easley; four brothers, Dean Childers of Tampa, Fla., Jason Brewer of Taylors and Cory and Jody Childers of Belton.

In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Phillips.

Services were held Jan. 24 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Private services will be held at a later date.

Flowers will be accepted.

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

Clara B. Poling

Easley — Mrs. Clara Bell Lantz Poling, 78, wife of the late Weldon Byron Poling, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Lantz, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clark Lee Lantz and Alma Kay Williams Lantz, Mrs. Poling was the retired owner of K&P Cleaning Service and a member of Liberty First Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Weldon L. Poling of Hendersonville, N.C., Roy D. Poling of Easley and Denzil R. Poling of Liberty; a daughter, Joy L. Pelfrey of Easley; two sisters; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poling was predeceased by three sisters and six brothers.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in West Virginia.

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

Inez Hudson Morgan

Pickens — Inez Morgan, 88, wife of the late Lyston Edwin Morgan passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.

Mrs. Morgan was born in Pickens, daughter of the late Thomas (Tomp) Hudson and Mattie Cater Hudson.

Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Reba Morgan Osborne of Illinois. Also surviving is her twin brother, Ivy Hudson of Six Mile, and grandchildren Wagner Osborne, Morgan Osborne, and Soern Osborne.

Mrs. Morgan was predeceased by a daughter, Edwina Morgan McCall and a brother, Roy Couch.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens, with funeral services following in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will gather at the United Wesleyan Church fellowship building at 738 Rice Road in Easley following the ceremonies.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Pastor Dick Waldrep, 622 Johnson St., Pickens, SC 29671.

Charles Vando Hendricks

Six Mile — Charles Vando Hendricks, 86, of 401 N. Main St., passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his residence.

Born in Six Mile, he was the eighth child of George Raymond and Berta Mae Parrott Hendricks’ 12 children.

Mr. Hendricks retired from Clemson University and was a member of Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church, where he was a former Sunday school superintendent and teacher.

Throughout his life he was an avid collector of long rifles, muzzle loaders, and antique single-cylinder engines. He even constructed his own firearms. He also collected and worked on antique clocks. He was a former president of the S.C. Arms Collectors.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Grant Hendricks of the home; a daughter, Cathy Looper (Stan) of Piedmont; two sons, Rev. Michael Grant Hendricks of Hobe Sound, Fla., and Kevin Vando Hendricks (Wanda) of Central; a sister, Rebecca Singleton of Easley; a brother, Merle Hendricks of Pickens; seven grandchildren, Michelle Hendricks of Tennessee, Carmen Purnell of Florida, Stephanie Hendricks of Florida, Elizabeth “Beth” Hendricks of Tennessee, Anna Eaton (Chad) of Piedmont, Victoria Looper of Greenville, and William Vando Hendricks of Liberty. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Hendricks will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Liberty Mortuary.

The family will be at the home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Pickens Senior Center, 129 School House Street, Pickens, SC 29671, or OMH Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.