L. Truman Fisher

Pickens — Lawrence “Truman” Fisher, 67, of Greenville, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Omega Living and Rehab in Greenville.

Born Jan. 4, 1945 in Pickens County, he was a son of the late John and Della Reid Fisher. He was a TV repair man and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, J. Travis Fisher of Six Mile; four daughters, Lisa (Bryan) Harrell of Easley, Karen (Danny) Ellenburg of Pickens, Donna (Shawn) Fisher and Jennifer (Dale Sutherland) Howard all of Six Mile; a son and daughter from a previous marriage, Terry Fisher and Teresa F. Thompson both of Rosman, N.C.; a sister, Joyce (Jack) Roper of Pickens; 17 grandchildren, Brittany Dill, Ashley McCrary, Amber McCrary, Zachary Dill, Brandon Dill, Andrew Johnson, Izabella Fisher, Jacob Bearden, Matthew Harrell, Tiffany Harrell, Casside Howard, Shawna Cowart, Logan Howard, Riley Sutherland, Jacob Fisher and Autumn Thompson.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, Harold, David, Charlie, Hansel and Ansel Fisher; four sisters, Leona Woods, Carol Cassell, Lib Morgan and Blanche Fisher; and a grandson, Nicholas Fisher.

Funeral services were 12 p.m., Monday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Oconee County.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Road, Central, SC 29630 for funeral expenses of Mr. L. Truman Fisher.

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

Avanelle E. Allsep
Easley — Mrs. Avanelle Eleanor Nix Allsep, 78, widow of Grady L. Allsep, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Avanelle was born in Easley to the late Herbert and Ethel Edens Nix. There wasn’t anything Avanelle enjoyed more than spending time with her family. She was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church, and a homemaker.
Surviving are three sons, Steve (Glenda), Bill, and Mark (Jessica) Allsep, all of Easley; a daughter, Darla Nixon (Tom), of Easley; a sister, Florence Turner, of Easley; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service was held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed at Rock Spring Baptist Church cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Rosa Lee Bryant
Easley — Rosa Lee Stegall Bryant, 81, of Easley, wife of the late John C. Bryant, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William M. and Laura Henrietta McNeely Stegall, Mrs. Bryant retired from Stone Manufacturing Company and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a brother, Tom Stegall of Pelzer; three sisters, Ann Armstrong and Doris Holliday, both of Easley and Marion Johnson of Mauldin; and 18 nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bryant was predeceased by three sisters, Evelyn Finley and Betty Lollis and Frances Baker.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body is at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown and will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Thursday where the family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m., prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642.
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.

Steven C. Porter
Easley — Mr. Steven Craig Porter, 25, of Denver, N.C., and formerly of Easley, died Sunday, July 8, 2012.
Born in Easley, a son of Bradley Craig Porter and Linda Chapman Byrd, Mr. Porter was an honors graduate from Spartanburg Community College where he earned his degree in Radiation Technology. He was employed with Duke Energy and a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church. Steven had a passion for the outdoors where he loved boating and fly-fishing.
Surviving are his father, Bradley Craig Porter and his father’s fiancee’, Susette Hieronymus, of Spartanburg; his mother, Linda Chapman Byrd and her husband, Jeff, of Pumpkintown; one brother, Michael Porter of Easley; grandparents, Harold and Judy Porter of Easley and Doris Chapman of Pickens.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005 or by visiting their website at AFSP.org. 
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Amy Jo Bryant Hughes
Liberty — Amy Jo Bryant Hughes, 75, widow of Bruce Wayne Hughes, of 110 Sunset Drive, died peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Easley she was a daughter of the late Ansel Thomas and Lucille Cantrell Bryant. During her working career she was employed by Sangamo Electric and later retired from Central Textiles where she worked in human resources. Her true love in life was her family, and spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Terry Jo Hughes Rumph and her husband Dale of Clemson, and April Lynn Hughes of Atlanta, Ga.: two sons, Bruce Wayne Hughes, Jr. and his wife Carla of Columbia, and John Thomas Hughes and his wife Sandy of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Nancy McJunkin of Berea; a brother, George Bryant of Easley; three grandchildren, Ashly Hughes, Brittany Sherman and Joshua Rumph; a great grandson, Jack Sherman.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Bryant.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Hughes were 2 p.m. Sunday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel conducted by the Rev. Willie Honea. Burial was at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, #5000, Greenville SC 29601.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MARGARET SPRAGG THURMAN
SOMERSET, KY – Margaret Spragg Thurman, retired professional accountant and auditor with Hg USAF/UFSC of Washington, D.C. died Monday, June 11, 2012, at The Neighborhood of Somerset Nursing Home.
Born in Somerset, Ky. on August 13, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Charles Victor and Isa Lee Spragg Thurman. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Somerset. During her retirement years, she held memberships in several committees of the church, including: The Memorial Fund, The Wills and Legacy Fund, The Trustees, The Staff Parish Committee and others, as well as 15 years as Teacher of the Volunteer Sunday School Class, an adult woman’s class that her mother had previously taught for over 40 years. She was a member of the Mae Roberts Missionary Circle, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and an honorary member of the Kentucky Colonels. As a civilian member of the U. S. Air Force/AF Systems Command, she earned many commendations and medals during her 20 plus years of employment, starting at the lowest level of the professional Accounting and Auditing series and advancing to the highest level achieved by any female of the Command. Her career assignments included Dayton, Ohio where her duties included setting up commercial accounting procedures for the Base Accounting Office plus 21 tenants assigned to the base, auditing these accounts on a monthly basis. She soon transferred to the Air Force Contracting Office at the GE plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. At GE she advanced to the Deputy Accounting and Finance Officer, a position reserved for civilian employees, who audited and paid the contractor for work being done at that location. Over a period of 5 ½ years these payments amounted to several million dollars, some as large as 2-3 million in a single weekly check. Her next assignment was to the Hq AFASC Staff in Washington, D. C. located at Andrews AFB. There her duties included revising accounting manuals, auditing subordinate federal offices under the command and similar duties required of Hq. Command.
She is survived by a nephew, Donald P. (Ruth) Kinney of Pickens, a great niece Darlene (Roger) Youngblood and their two sons Austin and Alex of Easley, and her loving and extended family Heather (Donald) O’Shields and their two sons Will and Griffin of Easley. She is also survived by a niece, Rebecca (Becky) Elizabeth Thurman McCoy of Middleburg, Va. and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Susan Kinney of Easley and Claire Elizabeth (Betty) Thurman of Somerset, Ky. and brother Charles V. Thurman, Jr. of USMC retired of San Diego, Calif.
Her family wish to thank Sharon Reynolds and all her staff at the The Neighborhood of Somerset Assisted Living and the Neighborhood Nursing Home for the wonderful care and attention that they gave to Margaret. They also want to thank Bertha Hargis for her devoted care and concern in caring for Margaret during the last three months of her life.
Services were held in the chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company on Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Somerset City Cemetery.
Memorials to be made to First United Methodist Church, Somerset, KY.
Somerset Undertaking & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the Thurman family at www.somersetundertaking.com.

Louise Yeargin
Norris — Mable Louise Smith Yeargin, 76, of 211 Dianne Drive, died Tuesday at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Born in Six Mile, she was the widow of the late Jessie Willis Yeargin, Jr. and a daughter of the late Clifford and Ethel Towe Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Benny Yeargin of Anderson; two brothers, David Smith of Liberty and Roger Smith of Six Mile; and three grandchildren, Kristin, B.J. and Cliff Yeargin.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Whitlock, Jean Porter and Sue Mann.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Yeargin were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libetrymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mozelle K. Gilstrap
Liberty — Mozelle Katherine Burgess Gilstrap, 71, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her home.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Spelling Burgess and Essie Howard Burgess. Mrs. Gilstrap was retired from Champion Aviation in Liberty.
Surviving are her children, Kim Mitchell (Tim) of Liberty, Karen Edgell (Dan) of Pickens and Clint Gilstrap of Liberty; four grandchildren, Holly Evans and Miranda Gilstrap both of Greenville, Cody Mitchell of Liberty and Danielle Edgell of Pickens; two step grandchildren, Travis Mitchell (Jennifer) and Sommer Brock (Matt); four step great grandchildren, Josh and Emma Mitchell and Guy and William Brock; a sister, Evelyn Grice of Pickens; and a brother, Gary Burgess of Pickens.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Ivory Burgess, and two sisters, Azilee Lander and Nathalee Reynolds.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 2 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Operation Gratitude (care packages for soldiers) 16444 Refugio Road Encino, California 91436, Heartland Hospice, 421 S.E. Main St. Suite 100, Simpsonville, SC 29681 or Country Santa, P.O. Box 856, Pickens, SC  29671.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gilstrap family.

JUSTIN ERIC ROACH
Central — Justin Eric Roach, 16, of 113 Rebecca Lane, Central, died Monday, April 23, 2012.
A native of Anderson County, Justin was the son of Winston Cliff Eric Roach and Teresa Marlene McAlister Roach. He was a student at Daniel High School. He enjoyed the outdoors where he loved mountain biking and fishing. He also loved music and played the guitar.
In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by a brother, Cody Nathaniel Roach, of the home; maternal grandmother, Edith McAlister; and paternal grandparents, Gerald and Doris McAllister.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Church in Six Mile. Burial followed at Kings Grove Baptist Church Cemetery also in Six Mile.
Flowers are accepted.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com.
Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Campbell
Easley — Elizabeth Lesley Campbell, 85, of Easley, wife of the late James E. Campbell, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Capstone Health & Rehab.
Mrs. Campbell was born in Pickens County, and was a daughter of the late Herbert and Elzora Black Lesley. She retired from J.P. Stevens and was a member of Cornith Baptist Church.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by two daughters, Dianne McCall and Debbie Rogers, two sons, Raymond Bagwell and Jimmy Campbell, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Satterfield and Pauline Freeman, four brothers, Bascum, Martin, Pete and Bill Lesley.
Funeral services were 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Cornith Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ark Hospice, 101 Grace Drive, 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.