Ralph Zeigler Boroughs

PICKENS — Ralph “Zig” Zeigler Boroughs, of Pickens, passed away Friday Sept. 15, 2017, at Cannon Memorial Hospital, with his wife Mary Jennings Boroughs (nee Dougherty) at his side.

He was born June 22, 1923, the son of Ralph Waldo Boroughs of Pickens and Zoe Boroughs (nee Zeigler) of Orangeburg County.

Zig was raised in Pickens. He attended Columbia Bible College and the Citadel. In WWII, he served with the U.S. Army’s 508th Paratrooper Regiment, 82nd Airborne, in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.

After the war, he served as a public school teacher and administrator in upstate South Carolina, a Baptist minister in upstate New York and a professor at Lander University.

He earned an A.B. from Furman University, a B.D. from New Orleans Theological Seminary, a M.Ed. from Clemson University and a doctorate from the University of Georgia.

Zig was a “people person” who loved to visit and tell stories, but would also listen to and remember other’s stories. In 1987, Zig published his first book, “A Private’s Eye View of World War II,” containing mostly personal recollections from the war years. Later, he gathered stories from other members of his unit and published their stories in two volumes: “The Devil’s Tale, stories of the 508th Red Devils” (1992) and “The 508th Connection” (2004).

Although he was proud of his military service and loved his fellow soldiers, he was not one to glorify war. He often said “war is Hell.”

Zig loved God and his church. He prayed often for others and loved singing, both hymns and secular music.

He was an avid gardener and bird watcher. He also loved Pickens, its people and the hills around it. He had a special place in his heart for Table Rock.

Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Elizabeth Burgess of Bremerton, Wash., Zoe Fechner (Martin) of Oradell, N.J., Helen Kellogg (Mark) of Severna Park, Md., and Roslyn Bahumian (Vrezh) of Falls Church, Va., and son, Ralph Dougherty Boroughs (Connie) of Chattanooga, Tenn., 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Virginia Ruth Dwyer (Terry).

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at Dillard Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pickens Presbyterian Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Jennifer Lee Brown Newton

Easley — Mrs. Jennifer Lee Brown Newton, 45, wife of Christopher Laurie Newton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Born in Greenville County, the daughter of Jack D. and Sharon Holloway Brown of Easley, Mrs. Newton was a graduate of Carolina High School, and received her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and her associate degree from Greenville Technical College. She was a computer programmer, a homemaker and a passionate musician. Jennifer was a member of Dunean Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and her parents, are two sons, Logan Alexander Newton and Greyson Lee Newton, both of the home; and her best friend, Sheri Blackshire.

Memorial services were held Sept. 16 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Memorials may be made to Child Fund International at www.childfund.org or to the South Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club at www.sierraclub.org/south-carolina.

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

　James “Beaver” Barrett Jr.

EASLEY — James “Beaver” Barrett Jr., 85, of Easley, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at his home.

Born in Pickens County on May 20, 1932, he was the son of the late James and Macie Gantt Barrett. He worked for Cannon Hospital in Pickens for many years as a medical technician and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Beaver had a giving soul, was always willing to help those in need and supported many charitable organizations. He enjoyed gardening and an occasional game of tennis with his family. Beaver was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and was devoted to his church’s choir. He also dedicated time to participating in Gideons International, never wearing a suit jacket without his Gideons lapel pin.

Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Mary Stansell Barrett; four daughters, Gina Constance (Jimmy), Christina “Chris” Harper (Jimmy), Judy Graham and Regina Downs; a sister, Jeanette Underwood; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Beaver was also predeceased by one son, Grady Barrett and one brother, Jack Barrett.

Services were held Sept. 18 at Rock Springs Baptist Church, with Dr. David Gallamore officiating and burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, 1000 S. Pendleton Street, Easley, SC 29642, or to the Alzheimers Association, Sc Chapter Greenville Branch, 301 University Rdg., Ste. 5000, Greenville, SC 29601.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Ray Jones

Easley — Ovid Ray Jones, 93, of Easley, died peacefully at home with his family on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

A native of Sylva, N.C., he was the son of the late Frank B. and Nina Parris Jones. He retired from Duke Power Company after many years as a heavy-equipment operator.

Ray was a member of First Baptist Church of Easley, where he belonged to the Cleveland-McCall Sunday School Class and the Prayer Ministry.

Ray was part of the greatest generation, serving his country during World War II. He was on active duty from 1942-45 in the Pacific theater in the Navy on board the USS Hornet aircraft carrier. He was quietly proud of his status as a decorated veteran and his time in service, and the men with whom he served were life-long inspirations.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, June O’Dell Jones, of the home; a son, Dr. David Jones of Easley; two daughters, Denna J. Callahan (William) of Greenville, and Patti J. Jacks (Gerald) of Pickens; and granddaughter, Mallory Jacks, also of Pickens. He is also survived by his brother, Marion Jones (Wanda) of Sylva.

In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brother, Allen F. Jones, a sister, Portia M. Jones, and a sister-in-law, Betty Jones.

Funeral services were held Sept. 18 at Easley First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. John Adams officiating and burial following in Westview Cemetery, Easley.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church (“For Generations to Come” fund), 300 East 1st Ave., Easley, SC 29640. Flowers will be accepted.

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

Sabrina Ruth Chick

PICKENS — Sabrina Ruth (Missy) Chick, 47, left to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.

She was a member of Slater-Marietta Church of Christ. Sabrina is the loving mother of TJ (Jessica) Williams, Katie Williams, Tansy Williams and Gracie Chick. She was grandmother to Allie and Thomas Hank Williams, all of Pickens.

Born July 13, 1970, in Greenville, she was the daughter of Dennis Lewis and Ann Lewis Roach. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Lewis, grandfather, Robert Arnold, and grandmother, Ruth Arnold.

Sabrina is also survived by her loving husband, Johnny; a son, Joshua Chick (Erika) of Lebanon, Tenn.; her mother, Ann Lewis Roach; a brother, Dennis Lewis (Melissa); a brother, David (Kim) Roach; and stepfather, James (Ann) Roach, all of Pickens. She is also survived by Aunt Linda, Aunt Judy, Uncle Tommy (Lois), Uncle Wayne and Uncle Ted. She left behind numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Sabrina Ruth (Missy) Chick were held Sept. 15 in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, with Dennis Poole officiating.

The family of Sabrina wishes to thank everyone for their love, comforting words and prayers during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.

They also want to give a special thank you to Upstate Hospice.

Betty Ross

Easley — Betty Harrison Ross, 84, wife of the late Charles W. Ross, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.

Born in Abbeville, she was daughter to the late Henry and Pauline Friddle Harrison.

Surviving are a daughter, Pat Ross; a daughter-in-law, Janice Ross; grandchildren, Jeff Griswold, Angie Ross and Tangie Ross; and great-grandchild, Austin Griswold, along with five other great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Ross was predeceased by a son, Steve Ross, and a sister, Shirley Barton.

Mrs. Ross was a faithful member of Conestee Assembly Church of God for more than 40 years. She retired from J.P. Stevens after 30 years of service.

A graveside service was held Sept. 19 at Robinson Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Conestee Assembly Church of God.

The family would also like to express their gratitude to the employees of Interim Hospice, who showed outstanding love and care to Mrs. Ross.

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

Terry E. Baker

Liberty — Terry E. Baker, husband of Lynn Richey Baker, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at his home.

Born in Easley, he was a lifelong resident of Pickens County. He graduated from Easley High School, Class of 1967, Greenville Technical College and Southern Wesleyan University.

He retired from Michelin’s corporate office, where he worked in information services. He was also active with the city of Liberty and Pickens County schools.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Jenna Baker Sturman (Nathan) of the home, and Britton Baker Lorenzen (Jon) of Lexington; a son, Justin Baker (Mary) of Columbia; a brother, Donnie Baker of Easley; and three grandchildren, Richey and Peyton Baker, and William Lorenzen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lynda O’Donald, and a brother, David Baker.

Memorial services to honor Terry’s life were held Sept. 19 in the Liberty Mortuary chapel.

The family would like to thank Homestead Hospice for their services and kindness.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Homestead Hospice, 3453 Pelham Road, Suite 107, Greenville SC 29615 or Liberty High School, Library, 124 Red Devil Drive, Liberty SC 29657.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Jim L. Looper

Easley — Jim L. Looper, 73, husband of Linda Warren Looper, passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Jim was born in Pickens County, South Carolina a son of the late William Anderson and Elizabeth Hester Looper.

Survivors include his wife Linda of the home; two sons, Craig (Beth) Looper of Easley and Scott Looper of Easley; one daughter, Angie (Robby) Merck of Pickens; grandchildren, Caleb Merck, Seth Merck, Hannah Looper and Quinton Looper; two brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Looper was predeceased by his parents, along with five brothers.

Services were held Sept. 13 at Nine Forks Baptist Church, with burial following at Nine Forks Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nine Forks Church Building Fund or Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Mountain View Funeral Home is assisting the Looper family.

Wayne Keith Gilstrap

Pickens — Wayne Keith Gilstrap, 52, passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at MUSC in Charleston.

Born in Easley, he was the son of Marion Wayne Gilstrap and Jennie Irene Owens.

Survivors include his parents, two brothers, Robert Gilstrap and Kris Gilstrap, and a nephew, Caden Gilstrap.

Keith loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his friends and family.

Services were held Sept. 19 at Northside Baptist Church.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gilstrap family.

Allen Johnston Chappell

Easley — Allen Johnston Chappell, 79, husband of Dola Mae Atkins Chappell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

Mr. Chappell was born in Pickens County, the son of the late Sallie Adeline Murphy and Ivory Chappell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Blue Ridge View Baptist Church. He also was a master electrician and retired from Cornell Dubilier.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years; one daughter, Michelle Rene`e (Rodney Lee) Duncan of Greenville; one son, Tim Chappell (Andrea) of Pickens; four grandchildren, Luther “Luke”, Savannah, Conway and Adeline Duncan, all of Greenville; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Chappell was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Ivory Chappell Jr. and Earl Chappell.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge View Baptist Church Building Fund, 745 Wolf Creek Road, Pickens SC, 29671.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Chappell family.

Martha Rachel Harris

Six Mile — Martha Rachel Harris passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Rachel was born on Jan. 4, 1942, in Cateechee. She met and married Shuratt Harris of Lavonia, Ga., in 1963. Together they raised three children and had been married 54 years.

Two of Rachel’s favorite pastimes were sewing and making jerky. She was a wonderful seamstress and continued to sew up until her passing.

She was even better at making jerky. Rachel always had a bag of jerky on hand, ready and willing to send it home with family and friends alike.

Rachel was blessed with nine grandchildren and loved spending time with and keeping in touch with family and loved ones.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Bluford and Shirley Moore, as well as a sister, Mary Kahler, and a brother, Horace Moore. Rachel is survived by her husband, Shuratt Harris; three children, Wes (Cindy) Harris, Cherie (Mark) Littlejohn and Marty (Debbie) Harris; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Harris, Nikki (Ben) Stewart, Drew Harris, Addie Littlejohn, Brett Harris, Gracie Littlejohn and Ryan Harris; and two step-grandchildren, Wes (Lindsey) Hiott and Josh Hiott. She is also survived by four brothers and sisters, Jeanette Stephens, Sandra (Charles) Stancil, Garland (Linda) Moore and Dan (Regina) Moore; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, who she loved dearly.

A family graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Those who so desire may make donations in memory of Rachel to a charity of their choice.

Mountain View Funerals and Cremations is assisting with arrangements.

Virginia B. McWhorter

Easley -— Virginia Bryant McWhorter, 84, of Brockman Drive, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at her home.

Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Sara Griffin and stepmother, Sophia H. Bryant.

Mrs. McWhorter was a travel agent and member of Easley First Baptist Church and the Friendship Club. She also chaired the Diabetes Support Group at Easley Baptist Hospital.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Charles F. McWhorter Sr.; her children, Charles F. “Chuck” McWhorter Jr. (Peggy Batson McWhorter) of Myrtle Beach, David McWhorter (Denise Green McWhorter) of Taylors and Pamela McWhorter Dobson (Brian Dobson) of Easley; eight grandchildren, Shannon McWhorter, Chad McWhorter, Jason McWhorter, Katie McWhorter Reed, Emily Dobson, Anna McWhorter, Sarah Dobson and Luke McWhorter; and six great-grandchildren, Cameron McWhorter, Peyton McWhorter, Kylie McWhorter, Braden McWhorter, Maddox McWhorter and Lillian Reed.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Stephen Bradley McWhorter.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Easley First Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the narthex of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley First Baptist Church, 300 E. First Avenue, Easley, SC 29640.

The family will be at 414 Providence Way, Easley, SC 29642.

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

Lester Owen

Liberty — Lester Lon Owen, 84, of 145 Slab Bridge Road, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 at Mountain Home Health and Rehab in Hendersonville, N.C.

Born in Gloster, N.C., he was the widower of Mary Phipps Owen and a son of the late Freeman and Edna Galloway Owen. He was a retired truck driver from F&R Construction and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Mulligan of Easley and Anya Burdette of Georgia; four sons, Tony, Eric and Matt Owen, all of Easley, and Pete Owen of Liberty; a sister, Effie of Hendersonville, N.C.; a brother, Howard of Mills River N.C.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Mr. Owen were held Sept. 7 at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. Memorial messages may be made sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com.

Stanley B. Mason

Liberty — Stanley Bruce Mason, 66, of Slab Bridge Road, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late John Paul Mason and Cecil Elizabeth Holder Mason.

Throughout his career, Stanley was an electrician with many textile mills in the area. He was a member of the Bates Masonic Lodge No. 189 A.F.M. for more than 40 years and enjoyed working on old cars. He was also a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of the home, Vicki Turner Mason; a daughter, Mary Amanda Mason of the home; and three brothers, Harry Mason (Kathy), Larry Mason (Vanessa) and Steve Mason (Lisa), all of Easley.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Ann Stratton.

Graveside services were held Sept. 13 in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley.

Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to Pendleton Street Baptist Church, 601 S. Pendleton Street, 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.

Rachel Stephens Morton

Pickens — Rachel S. Morton, 76, wife of the late Berry Fred Morton, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

A daughter of the late Homer V. and Zelpha Lee Bearden Stephens, she was born in Pickens County and was a homemaker.

Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Crowe (Kenneth) of Pickens, Sandra Green (Kirby) of Pickens and Donna Morton of the home; four sons, Larry Morton (Pam) of Pickens, Terry Wayne Morton of the home, William Morton of the home and Lynn Morton (Cristal) of Six Mile; two sisters, Kathleen “Kat” Thomas of Pickens and Opal Jean Davis of Pickens; four brothers, Ed Stephens (Opal) of Easley, Leroy Stephens of Easley, Lloyd (Maxine) of Easley and Carl Stephens of Easley; and two daughters-in-law, Amy Morton of Anderson and Carol Morton of Pickens.

Mrs. Morton was predeceased by her parents, her husband, two sons, Artie Morton and Tony Morton, and siblings, Avanelle Armstrong, James Stephens, Cleo Stephens and H. V. Stephens.

Services were held Sept. 12 at Wayside Baptist Church in Easley.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Morton family.

Marlene K. Whitworth

Easley — Marlene Kirk Whitworth, 80, of Easley, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John and Hulda Jane Shavers Kirk.

Mrs. Whitworth was a former employee of Stone Manufacturing and was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She loved to read and go to yard sales.

Surviving are her children, Joey Whitworth Jr. (Lisa) of Williamstown, Ky., Teresa Jones of Easley and Jane Sanders (Eric) of Duncan; grandchildren, Hannah Jones, Jason Todd Condrey (Amber) and Ricky Whitworth; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Tumblin of Fountain Inn; and a brother, Darrell Kirk of Piedmont.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a grandson, Matthew Whitworth, and a sister, Demaris Gilmer.

A memorial service was held Sept. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, 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.