GLENN MCHENRY

PICKENS — Glenn Russell McHenry Jr., 74, husband of Peggy Ellenburg McHenry, passed from this life on Saturday Aug. 1, 2015.

Glenn was born in Kansas City, Mo., a son of the late Glenn Russell and Fern Opal Justice McHenry. He was retired as a department manager from Ryobi Motor Products after 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy McHenry of the home, a daughter, Karen Waldrop of Pickens, and a son, John Robert McHenry of Easley, two grandchildren, Caitlin Waldrop and Kimberly McHenry, and one great-grandchild, Darren Genobles. Also surviving are sisters, Glenna Patnode, Fern Sparks and Dona Marie Morse, and a brother, Ronnie McHenry.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

JIM GRIMES

EASLEY — James Bradley “Jim” Grimes, 62, of 1627 Powdersville Road, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Tawas, Mich., he was a son of the late Paul Grimes and Ellen Bradley Grimes Brown.

He was employed by Caliber Collision. He was a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Greenville H.O.G. Chapter, where he was a road captain.

Surviving are two sons, Brad and Brian Grimes both of Easley; six sisters, Joyce Christiansen, JoAnn Hatch, Janet Vohwinkle, Jeanne Morris, Judi Mitchell, and Jyl Holland; four brothers, Rev. John Grimes, Jerry Grimes, Jeffrey “Joe” Grimes and Willard “Bill” Grimes.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Grimes was held Aug. 15 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s honor are requested to the local H.O.G. chapter in your area.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MIKE STANSELL

EASLEY — Michael Jackson “Mike” Stansell, 55, of 199 Powdersville Main, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.

Born in Easley, he was a son of the late M.J. and Martha Stansell.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Clemson University. His hobbies included fishing, shrimping, boating, guitars, music and cooking.

Surviving are a daughter, Riley Stansell of Charleston; a sister Kay LeRoy (Sam) of Greenwood; a brother, Brett Stansell (Angela) of Easley; two aunts, Sara Nalley and Lorene Glymph; two uncles, Truett and Furman Stansell; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services to honor Mike’s life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Road, Liberty SC 29657.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

DAVID LEE POSEY

EASLEY — David L. Posey, 74, husband of Sandra Kay Patterson Posey, passed from this life, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at his home.

Born in Anderson County, a son of the late John Wesley and Ethel Hiott Posey, Mr. Posey was a member of Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from F & R Asphalt Inc.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years of the home, three sons; Ronald David Posey of Easley, Rev. Danny Posey of Pickens, Stevie Ray Posey of Duncan, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Posey was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister.

Services were held Aug. 17 at Dillard Funeral Home, with entombment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

MARY MAGDELINE “MAGGIE” HAYES

EASLEY — Ms. Maggie, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Saluda, N.C., a daughter of the late Clyde and Dora Pace.

Ms. Maggie was a Christian who loved serving the Lord and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She was very compassionate and was always helping others. The Lord and her family were the most important things to her in this life.

She was a very outgoing and loving person who blessed others. She spent many hours visiting shut-ins weekly and volunteered her time at local nursing homes and to the Alzheimer’s Association. She enjoyed many hobbies, including playing the piano, singing, clogging, cooking, photography, working with crafts and flowers and was an avid reader.

Ms. Maggie graduated from Travelers Rest High School. She worked in various fields over the years. In 1984, she returned to school and obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Donaldson Vocational Center. She most enjoyed her work in the nursing field and especially in home health, eventually retiring from that same field.

Ms. Maggie is survived by her three sons, Danny Hawkins (Nancy) of Easley, Kenneth Hayes (Annette) of Arkansas, Elijah Hayes (Janie) of Liberty, and five daughters, Myrtice Cox (Rusty) of Liberty, Brenda Brown (Curtis) of Greer, Sandra Stegbauer of Columbia, Amy Clark (John) of Taylors, and Nora Stamey (Clifton) of Easley. She is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen Green and Vernell Dixon. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Hubert Hawkins, and her second husband, Roy Hayes; three brothers, Grady Harold Pace, John Pace and Stanley Pace; one sister, Cydee Pace, and two special sons-in-law, Rufus Durham and David Stegbauer.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, with Dr. David Gallamore, Rev. Doug Goss and Don Pilgrim officiating. Burial followed at Corinth Baptist Church in Easley.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

JACKIE L. STEWART

EASLEY — Jackie Lee Stewart, 68, of South 6th Street, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Jack and Geneva Wardlaw Stewart. Mr. Stewart was formerly employed with Randy Wardlaw Painting Contractors and Carolina Painting.

Surviving are the love of his life, Martha Gray of the home; a daughter, Kay Gray and her fiancee’, “Big Joe” Yantz of Liberty; three sisters, Carolyn Stewart of Greenville, Becky Edens and Sandy Misner, both of Easley; and a brother, Sammy Stewart of Easley.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Roby; and three brothers, Stephen Stewart, Daniel Stewart and Billy Stewart.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Golden Grove Wesleyan Church 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.

BRIAN S. KEITH

Iva — Brian Scott Keith, 48, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

Brian was born in Greenville County, a son of Curtis Samuel Keith of Iva and the late Shirley Cason Keith. He was a machinist by trade and he was employed with Home With A Heart in Easley, where he helped operate their thrift stores.

Survivors include his father, Curtis Keith of Iva, and brothers, Robert Keith and Nathan Keith, both of Greenville.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Rd, Liberty, SC 29657.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

JOHN J. HALLUM JR.

KENTUCKY — John J. Hallum Jr., 76, husband of Mable D. Hallum, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015.

[cointent_lockedcontent]He was the son of the late John J. Hallum Sr., and Margaret Martin Hallum. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Edith H. Hallum.

Jake is survived by his wife Mable; two sons, Todd Hallum of Cincinnati and Bart (Lisa) Hallum; a stepson, Ryan Redmond of Odenton, Md.; a sister, Dona (Joel) Wyman and nephews, Jay (Barbara) and Chad (Jessica) Wyman, all of Huntington, N.Y.

He began his high school coaching career at Pickens High School in South Carolina from 1960-62 and played four years of college football at Newberry College. Following his collegiate career at Newberry, he earned a Master’s Degree at Murray State University. He coached high school football at Hopkinsville and Ashland Paul Blazer High School, a run that included two Kentucky state titles. He guided the Ashland Tomcats to a state title in 1967 and was named the Kentucky High School Coach of the Year by the Lexington Herald. He was head football coach at Morehead State University from 1968-71. He joined Jerry Claiborne at the University of Maryland from 1972-81, where the Terps won three consecutive ACC titles. In 1982, he then followed Claiborne to the University of Kentucky. For eight years, he coached the offensive line for the Wildcats. He then finished out his college coaching career at Arizona State University. After completing a 24-year coaching career, he served as a senior scout for three NFL teams: the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns.

A gathering of friends and players was held on Aug. 11 at the K-House, 1398 Sportscenter Drive, Lexington, Ky.

Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 17, from 3-6 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29671.
A private burial will be on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Norris.

Donations can be made to Team Focus, PO Box 91626, Mobile, AL 36691.

ROBERT EDREW “ROBBY” PORTER

SIX MILE — Robert Edrew “Robby” Porter, 23, husband of Kalyn Ann Meaders Porter, went to be with Lord Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Anmed Hospital in Anderson.

Robert was born in Easley, a son of Edrew and Theresa Porter of Six Mile.

Robby loved music and playing his guitar. He also loved football and teaching his son how to dribble a soccer ball.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Robert Clark Porter, of the home; two sisters, Megan Porter and Andrea Porter of Six Mile; his mother and father in-law, Susan and Jeff Meaders of Six Mile; grandmothers, Margaret Black of Six Mile, Evelyn Porter of Central and great-grandmother Mildred Porter of Central.

A celebration service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Porter family.

LARRY GRAY

EASLEY — Mr. Larry Gray, 71, husband of Betty Farmer Gray, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greenville County, a son of the late John Wesley and Lucille Patterson Gray, Mr. Gray retired from the South Carolina DOT and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 53 years, are three sons, Larry M. Gray (Robin) of Easley, Scottie L. Gray (Jan) and C. Jamie Gray (Denise), all of Pickens; a brother, Bobby Gray (Diane) of Easley; a sister, Ann Gravely (Steve) of Easley; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Aug. 6, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with burial following in Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.

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

REBECCA JEAN SEARCY

PICKENS — Rebecca Jean Searcy, 29, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015.

She was the daughter of Charles and Betty Nicholson Searcy. She was preceded in death her grandparents, Marie and Bud Searcy and Willie Mae and Harry Nicholson, and one uncle, Jerry Searcy.

Rebecca attended Pickens High School. She enjoyed sports and fishing. She loved animals. She was a caring and devoted mother.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Steven and C. J. Dunn, and one brother, Jamie Searcy of Pickens.

Funeral services were held Aug. 6 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. Interment followed in Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com.

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.

SUSAN NEELY ACKER

PICKENS — Susan Neely Acker, 64, died on Aug. 4, 2015, surrounded by her family.

Susan is survived by her husband, George Acker of Pickens, her three children, Trent Acker (Erica) of Greenville; Katherine Brooks (Tripp) of Greenville, and Davis Acker (Allison), of Richmond, Va.; and her two grandchildren, Neely Brooks and Brady Acker. Susan is also survived by her father, Henry Neely of Charlotte, N.C., and her brother, Todd Neely (Kathe), of Raleigh, N.C.

Susan was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Charlotte, N.C., to Henry and Joyce Neely, along with two younger brothers, Henry Jr. (Hank) and Todd. Susan attended Peace College in Raleigh, N.C. While at school, Susan met her future husband, George, and earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). Susan also earned her Master’s degree at the University of North Carolina (Charlotte). Shortly after, the family relocated to Pickens.

Much of Susan’s life was dedicated to teaching, and she spent a majority of those years teaching at Pickens Elementary school. She and George were also active members of Pickens Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service was held at Pickens Presbyterian church on Aug. 8, with The Reverends Nath Briley and Beverley Kelly officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Family Promise of Pickens County. Their website is familypromisepickens.org

TERRY WAYNE VAUGHN

PICKENS — Terry Wayne Vaughn, 58, husband of Tammy Jean Bagwell Vaughn, went to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, in Charleston.

Mr. Vaughn was born in Greenville, a son of Elizabeth Ann Nations Vaughn of Easley and the late Joseph Furman Vaughn.

Mr. Vaughn was a member of Morning Star Independent Baptist Church. He enjoyed flying remote-control airplanes and helicopters. His hobbies included camping, fishing and hunting. Mr. Vaughn had a love for his wife that was neverending. He also loved his dog, Ellie Mae.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years; one daughter, Jennifer Vaughn of Anderson; one brother, Joseph Furman Vaughn, Jr. and wife Phyllis of Easley; and five grandchildren. Mr. Vaughn was predeceased by his father.

Services were held Aug. 9 at the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Morning Star Independent Baptist Church, 111 North Cedar Rock Road, Easley SC 29640.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Vaughn family.

Juergen “Jay” Arthur Hermanns

Pickens — Juergen Arthur Hermanns, 54, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Hermanns was born in New Jersey, the son of Diana C. Hitzler Profeta of Pickens and Juergen Hermanns of New Jersey.

Survivors include two sons, Kyle Hermanns of Pickens and Ben Hermanns of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Erich Hermanns of Atlanta and Patrick Profeta and wife Angi of Keokuk, Iowa; two sisters, Joy King and husband JR of Easley and Melli Hermanns of Texas; and three grandchildren, Sydni Ann, Natalie Grace and Kolt Arthur.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Pickens.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hermanns family.

Gary Lynn Jones

PICKENS — Gary Lynn Jones passed away July 24, 2015.

A Pickens native, he was the son of the late Gary Jones and Julia Hayes Watson.

He was formerly employed by Crane Chevrolet and more recently owned and operated LJK Services.

He is survived by one son, Matthew Jones, three sisters, Terri Breazeale, Renee Golden, and Kenna Allen, and his stepmother, Nancy Jones.

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MARIE SMITH PORTER

SIX MILE — Marie Smith Porter, 83, of Six Mile, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

Marie retired from the textile industry. She will be remembered for her passionate love of her family and the children she took care of.

Marie was a long-time member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Six Mile.

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WAYNE PILGRIM

LIBERTY — Nelson Wayne Pilgrim, 84, of 959 Breazeale Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at the home of his son in Liberty.

Born in the Prater’s Creek area of Six Mile, he was the widower of Bernice Reeves Pilgrim and a son of the late William Paul and Ollie Bell Bolding Pilgrim. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and was retired from Kent Manufacturing.

Surviving are three sons, Charles “C.W.” Pilgrim (Bette), Randell Pilgrim (Mary Ellen)

TINA A. BARTON

EASLEY — Tina Anderson Barton, 49, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Horry County, a daughter of Linda Faye Newby and the late James R. Anderson, Tina was assistant manager of Big Lots, Easley and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her boyfriend, Tab Bettis of Easley; two daughters, Latoshia Anderson (Michael Moore) of Six Mile, and Brianna Barton of Inman; two sisters, Sandy A. Price (Mark), and Kimberly Galloway (Harold), all of Easley; a brother, Rick Anderson

LILLIAN DAY

PICKENS — Lillian Masters Day, 95, widow of Elbert Day, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

Mrs. Day was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Snow and Olivia Jarrett Masters. She was retired from

EARL FOWLER

LIBERTY — Earl Franklin Fowler, 86, of 102 Norman Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 29, 2015 at his home. Born in Liberty he was a son of the late Franklin Wilson and Mattie Hinton Fowler.

He retired from BASF and was a member of Calumet Baptist Church. His hobbies included fishing, camping, bird watching, and his Clemson Tiger Football Team.

Mr. Fowler served his country in the United States Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Margie Bryant Fowler of the home; four daughters, Brenda Mull

OLLIE KAY MOORE

LIBERTY — Ollie Kay Marcus Moore, 76, wife of the late John David Moore, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Johnny Elfonzoy and Lula Christine Coley Marcus, Mrs. Moore retired from the Quilt Gallery and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two sons, Ray C. Ross (Sherry) of Pickens, and Johnny L. Ross

Evelyn B. Durham

Easley — Evelyn Bryant Durham, 76, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and precious Nana.

Mrs. Durham was born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late T. B. and Maude Bryant. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of West End Baptist Church in Easley.

Survivors include her husband, James C. Durham, Jr., and she was the mother of Sandy Evatt