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.

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.