Louise G. Trotter
Pickens — Louise Gilstrap Trotter, 85, widow of Gus Andrew Trotter, died May 6, 2012 at Majesty Health and Rehab in Easley.
Born in Pickens to the late James and Ellen Brooks Gilstrap, Mrs. Trotter was a seamstress for Easley Textile, and a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and cooking for those that she loved.
Surviving are three daughters, Janie Oakley (Larry) of Clyde, N.C., Evelyn Groomes of Pickens, and Sandy Owens (Don) of Simpsonville; two brothers, Charles Gilstrap of Dacusville, and Don Gilstrap of Easley; a sister, Doris Looper of Piedmont; seven grandchildren, Dr. Terry Davis, Pam Bolding, Toni Fraley, Scott Davis, Craig and Brent Watkins, and Lesley Davis; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was pre-deceased by eight brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Doyle Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina – Pickens, 900 East Main Street, Suite E, Easley, SC 29640.
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.

Easley Community Leader Barbary Dies
Eddie Barbary
Easley — James Edward “Eddie” Barbary, 67, of Easley, husband of the late Charlene Skelton Barbary, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.
Born in Greenville, the son of Betty Hamby Barbary of Simpsonville and the late Donald Odell “Red” Barbary, Eddie was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and Clemson University where he played baseball and where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in English and Education and his Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision. He played professional baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Organization and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having graduated from the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School at Fort Gordon, Ga. and was Post Soldier of the Month in June of 1969. Eddie was formerly principal of Simpson Academy, Gettys Middle School and assistant principal at Easley High School where he was head baseball coach from 1971-1974 and from 1980-1986 and was named head coach of the SC High School League North All-Stars. He was also formerly the Easley High head basketball coach where they won five Region I-4A championships and were 1976 SC Upper-State Champions. As head coach, Eddie had an overall record of 148-86 and was named head coach of the SC High School League Upper-State North All-Stars in 1981. He was also a former Easley High assistant football coach where he was the offensive coordinator from 1979-1986. Eddie organized and coached the Easley American Legion Baseball Team from 1972-1979 and was a coach at the Bill Wilhelm Baseball Camp at Clemson University from 1975-1984.
He organized and served as advisor for the INTERACT Club, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club, and was named Outstanding Young Educator by the Easley Jaycees in 1976. Eddie was a member of Easley Presbyterian Church. He was a former member of the adult choir and served as a Deacon and an Elder. 
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son, Travis Barbary and wife, Raquel, of Greenville; a daughter, Elizabeth Barbary Nix and husband, Marvin, of Central; a sister, Jane Barbary Jones of Gray Court; three step-sons, Charles McClure King and wife, Mackenzie, of Atlanta, Kendall McCreight King and wife, Sarah Kathryn, of Greenville and Walker McClain King of Charleston; and grandchildren, Chase Barbary, Colton Barbary, Carsyn Leigh Barbary, Cannon Barbary, Garrett Nix and Graydon Nix.     
Memorial services were 4 p.m. Thursday at Easley Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Christie Gravely and Stuart Houston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley High Athletic Department, P.O. Box 129, Easley, SC 29641 or to American Legion Post 52, 118A Legion Street, 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.

Ken Maxey
Norris — Jessie Kenneth “Ken” Maxey, 70, of 302 Robinson Bridge Road, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Born in the Ebenezer Community of Oconee County he was a son of the late Jessie James and Della Holbrooks Maxey. Ken retired from Liberty Life Insurance Company after 28 years, was a former Mayor of Norris for eight years, and was a founding member of the Norris Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 42 years. He was member of Tate Masonic Lodge, #292 A.F.M., a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and was an avid outdoorsman and gardener. Ken was a family man who loved his wife and children, and adored his grandchildren who were the light of his life.
Surviving are his wife, Glenda Pinion Maxey of the home; a daughter and son in law, April and John Bragg of Lexington; two sons and daughters in law, Alan and Wanda Maxey of Greer, and Kevin and Cindy Maxey of Easley; a sister, Christine Pilgrim of Central; a brother, Bobby Maxey of Norris; six grandchildren, Jessie, Abigale, Lawson, and Kade Maxey, and Judson and Avery Bragg.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Maxey were 3 p.m. Saturday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family welcomed any member of the fire service to be honorary escorts.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, Building Fund, 766 Kelly Mill Road, Six Mile SC 29682.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Christopher David Logan
Greenville — Christopher David Logan, 30, husband of Lori Redding Logan, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Born in Pickens, he was a son of Donna Jean Davis Ballard. Mr. Logan was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are two brothers, Derrick Logan and Seth Ballard; and grandparents, Donald and Emma Jean Davis and loving family.
The funeral service was at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Thomas McAfee Funeral Home Northwest Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Danny Ray Maw, Jr.
Easley — Mr. Danny Ray Maw, Jr., 37, of 512 Slickum Rd., husband of Karen Clark Maw, died Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Born Dec. 10, 1974 in Greenville County, he was a son of Danny Ray Maw, Sr. of Sandy Flats and Julia Bulman Lee of Belton. Ray was an Aircraft Mechanic at Lockheed Martin with over 12 years of service. He was a follower of Jesus who shared The Gospel and had a heart for the less fortunate. His wife and children were the center of his life.
In addition to his parents and his wife of 14 years, Ray is survived by his children, Samuel Karsten Maw and Jordyn McKenzie Maw; brother, Tommy Maw of Simpsonville, sister, Susan Medlin of Simpsonville and paternal grandmother, Beatrice Bowers of Travelers Rest.
He was predeceased by his adoptive mother, Yvonne Watson and grandfather, Raymond Bulman.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, April 6 at Life Church in Dacusville with Pastor Chad Albertson and Pastor Terry Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Robinson Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Karen Maw c/o Peoples Bank, 1053 South Pendleton St., 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.

Richard Dale Nelson, Jr.
Pickens — Richard Dale Nelson, Jr. was born without heartbeat on March 22, 2012 at Palmetto Baptist, Easley.
“Dale Jr.” is the cherished son of Dale Nelson and Hannah Abel.
He is greeted in Heaven by his Grandmother Betty Sue Shirley and mourned on Earth by his Grandmother Donna Hayes of Pickens; Grandfathers, Thomas Abel of Pickens and Richard A. Nelson, of Six Mile; Great Grandparents, Randall and Virginia Phillips of Easley; Heyward and Joyce Hayes of Pickens; and Earlene Abel of Simpsonville; Aunts, Jennifer Ramey of Pickens and Dawn Nelson of Piedmont; Cousins, John-Thomas Ramey of Easley; Austin and Alyza Nelson of Piedmont; and God Parents, Tina Hayes and Donnie O’Donald of Greenville; and many more family and friends.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Mother and Father will be at their residence.
Hannah and Dale would like to thank Dr. Fox of Mountain View OB/GYN and all Hospital Staff in the birthing wing for their concern, compassion and support.
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Nelson family.

JAELYN M. PILGRIM
Liberty — Jaelyn Mae Pilgrim, infant daughter of Britnie Noel Pilgrim, died Monday, March 19, 2012.
She is survived by a large loving extended family.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, Norris. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Johnnie Stewart
Easley — Mr. Johnnie Dorsey Stewart, 84, husband of Faye Ford Stewart, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Major and Sadie Dorsey Stewart, Mr. Stewart was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in WWII, retired from Vulcan Materials and attended Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 59 years are a son, Ronnie Stewart and his wife Bonnie of Easley; one brother, Carl Stewart of Liberty; three sisters, Grace Hawkins of Liberty and Enid Jones and Vivian Stewart, both of Pickens; two grandchildren, Shay Stewart Vinson and her husband Derek and Chad Stewart; and two great-grandchildren, Landen and Laney Vinson.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Eleanor Ruth Smith
Central — Eleanor Ruth Holliday Smith, 87, of 294 Knollview Road died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her residence.
Born in Six Mile she was the widow of Homer Charles Smith and a daughter of the late Vester Henry and Lillie Kelley Holliday. She retired from Pratt Reed and her hobbies included gardening, flowers, and quilting. She was a longtime member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Norma Aiken and her husband Ronnie of Easley, and Nancy McJunkin of the home; a son, Kenneth Smith and his wife of Central; a sister in law, Martha Stancil of Liberty; two grandchildren, Kevin & Ashley Smith.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Smith were 3 p.m. Tuesday at Gap Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Carmon Cassell
Pickens — Amos Carmon Cassell, 75, husband of Faye Hoxit Cassell, died Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Carmon was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Robert and Bertha Cassell. He was retired from Holly Springs Elementary School as custodian and also was a bus driver for 14 years. He was a member of Eastatoe Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Faye of the home, step-son Markus Bates of Pickens, step daughters Frinda Jackson of Westminster, and Opal Bates of Liberty, five grandchildren Jason, Christy, Jeremy, Joseph and Jessica and one great grandchild. Also surviving are brothers, Cartee Cassell and Clifton Cassell both of Pickens and sisters, Christine Lewis and Carrie Lee Lewis both of Pickens and Cleon Meece of Easley.
Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cassell family.