MARTHA SUE LESLEY

CENTRAL — Martha Sue Newton Lesley, 83, widow of Jerry B. Lesley, passed away following a lengthy illness at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.

Born in Pickens County and raised in Clemson, Martha Sue was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia Cornelia Greene Newton. She was a graduate of Central High School and was a homemaker and gardener and loved all God’s creatures.

Surviving are her son, J. Bennett Lesley and wife, Maureen, of Central; daughters, Dena Elizabeth Myers and husband, Stephen, of Columbus, Ohio, and Martha Gayle Lee and husband, Jeff, of Easley; brother, Alfred Newton of Easley; sisters, Lucille Stuckey of Central and Evelyn Smith of Lancaster; grandchildren, Lesley Bolds and husband, Ivan, Anna Castle and husband, Greg, Elizabeth Black and husband, Jordan, Christopher Lee and wife, Tish, Kathryn Ufferman and husband, Todd, Ryan Lee and wife, Annie, Julia Lesley, Brooklyn Lesley and John Lesley; and six great-grandsons.

In addition to her husband and parents, Martha Sue was predeceased by a brother, Earl Newton.

Graveside services were held on Oct. 4 at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia St., Simpsonville, SC 29680.

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

CLINTON “SPEEDO” LEE WORLEY

SENECA — Clinton “Speedo” Lee Worley, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.

He was born July 1, 1943, in Stephens County, Ga., to Marvin Lee Edward and Mildred Franks Worley. He was a retired coach for the Seneca Recreation Department and was a Clemson Tigers fan.

He is survived by his wife, Dottie Paulette Chastain; his mother, Mildred Franks Worley; sons, Thomas Worley of Westminster, Gregory Worley of Chapin and stepson, Troy Ross of Six Mile; daughters, Glenda Clinkscales of Iva and Donna Alexander of Iva, and stepdaughter, Angie Hannah of Iva; a sister, Dorothy Worley Holbrooks of Seneca; grandchildren, Adam, Ashley and Dylan Ross, Adrianna Jenkins, Raymond and Bretton Nix, Haleigh Grogan, Stephen Jackson Jr., Alannis Jackson, Thomas, Makayla and Brandon Bright, Hunter and Chastan Hannah, and Piper, Hali and Greer Worley; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Lee Edward Worley, and a brother, Kenneth Edward Worley Sr.

The funeral service was held on Oct. 8 at the Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Silverbrook Cemetery in Anderson.

GLENDA LOU STEWART SNEAD

SIX MILE — Glenda Lou Stewart Snead, 84, wife of the late James Snead, passed from this life on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Leland Stewart and the late Eula Belle Arnold Stewart.

Survivors include her children, Teresa Nix of Easley and Jean Eades (Hershel) of Pickens; grandchildren, Daniel and Jesse Nix, Amanda O’Neal (Randy) and Lucas Eades; great-grandchildren, Dalton and Trent O’Neal; a brother, Charles Stewart; and a sister, Genoble Lamance.

Mrs. Snead was predeceased by her parents; her husband; an infant son, Donnie Brezeale; and two sisters, Avanelle Summers and Sophie Jackson.

To honor Mrs. Snead’s wishes, all services will be private.

Flowers will be accepted.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Snead family.

MICHAEL STEPHEN “MIKE” MORGAN

PICKENS — Mike Morgan, 72, husband of Sue Barrett Morgan, passed from this life Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Mike was born in Transylvania County, N.C., a son of the late Cyrus Dever Morgan and Ardell Owen Morgan.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of 54 years, of the home; children, Lynn Lyda (Tim) of Spartanburg, Steve Morgan (Tanya) of Simpsonville, Tammy Crocker (Greg) of Anderson, Penny Gardner of Pickens, Karen Powell (Glenn) of Easley; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters.

Mike was predeceased by his parents and daughter, Lisa Dianne Morgan.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 8 in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home and were officiated by Rev. Tim Lyda. Burial will be at Jackson Owen Cemetery in Wolf Mountain, N.C.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Morgan family.

BARBARA J. GANTT

EASLEY — Barbara Jameson Gantt, 88, wife of the late Oscar Charles Gantt, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.

Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Burl and Essie Ellison Jameson.

Mrs. Gantt was a graduate of Easley High School and was retired from Walmart in Easley. She was a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church and was an avid reader.

Surviving are her children, Beth Gantt Robinson of Easley and Gregory Perry Gantt (Sharon) of Norris; grandchildren, Leann, Chuck, Cindy, Cassie, Callie, Jade, Cody, Gregory and Crystal Gantt, and Chris and Casey Robinson; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Billy Jameson of Easley.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by sons, Walter Charles Gantt and Gary Wayne Gantt; sisters, Nannie Mae McCollum, Mary Lee Nolan, Betty Abercrombie, Iris Abercrombie and Ruby Jane Barnett; and a brother, B.L. Jameson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Rock Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens. The family received friends Tuesday evening at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering of Cedar Rock Baptist Church, 1667 Cedar Rock Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.

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

BETTY H. HICKEY

CENTRAL — Betty Jo Hamilton Hickey, 77, widow of L.T. Hickey, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at her residence.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Blease and Florine Mauldin Hamilton. Betty was a homemaker and attended Norris First Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, shopping at thrift stores and spending time with family.

Surviving are sons, Cecil Hickey (Annette) of Anderson and Danny Hickey of Central; daughter, Denise McGuire (Barry) of Norris; brothers, Roger Hamilton of Central, Donnie Hamilton, Tommy Hamilton, Ricky Hamilton and David Hamilton, all of Pickens, and Junior Hamilton and Scottie Hamilton, both of Liberty; sister, Reba Hunter of Pickens; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller (Jessi), C.J. Hickey, Marie Hickey, Hannah Hickey, Natalie Hickey, Matthew Payton (Tiffany) and Christopher Payton; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Billy Hickey; brothers, Buddy Hamilton and Mark Hamilton; and sisters, Frances Hartsell and Sherile Hamilton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Royce Addis officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

The family is at the home. Condolences may be expressed online at robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

JOHN HAROLD SEWELL

LIBERTY — John Harold Sewell Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, while at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 11, 1936, in Greenville County, he was the son of the late John William and Elizabeth Welch Sewell. He was retired from DB Carter’s of Greenville and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and the Men’s Sunday school class. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Clemson Tigers.

He was a Jack of all trades and prided himself in being able to do anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed working on his farm while riding his John Deere tractor and rabbit hunting with his brothers. Most important and dear to his heart was his family, whom he loved and cherished. He also loved his church and friends.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Kay Gambrell Sewell; two children, Suzy Cannon (Eddy) of Easley and Johnny Sewell (Donna) of Liberty; two brothers, David Sewell of Easley and Grady Sewell of Easley; two sisters, Imogene Bagwell of Travelers Rest and Louise Horton of Easley; five grandchildren, Andy Rogers (Katie) of Pendleton, Eric Sewell (Caroline) of Easley, Benji Rogers (Becca) of Easley, Chris Sewell (Ginger) of Easley and Casey Rogers (Kristen) of Easley; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was also predeceased by one sister, Helen Holloway, and two brothers, Benny Sewell and Alton Ray Sewell.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 7 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Doug Estes and Rev. Mickey Gambrell officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Eastside Baptist Church Youth Group, 920 Anderson Drive, Liberty, SC 29657 or to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens is assisting the Sewell family in making arrangements.

JOYCE K. CANTRELL

EASLEY — Joyce K. Cantrell, 79, of Easley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 2, 2018.

She was the widow of the late James R. Cantrell and the daughter of the late Homer and Leah Kelley. Born in Oconee County, Joyce grew up in a family business working in her younger years. She was a graduate of Pickens High School, former employee of Nursing Home Consultants and a member of Easley First Baptist Church.

Joyce enjoyed many things in life, but some of her favorite hobbies and pleasures came from cooking for her family, and she even made some meals that would bring us all from where ever we were when we heard “Soup, salmon and biscuit!” Cleaning seemed like a passion that she attempted to share with her children while they were home, and even into their adult life, sharing the joy with her daughter and sons-in-law.

She also was an advocate of supporting the economy, which included shopping until the stores closed or she had enough samples of lipstick and face cream! Elvis and Conway Twitty’s music put a sparkle in her eye, and when they played you could see her most wonderful smile, which only she had, and everyone loved to see, including her hospice care team in her final days.

The most precious thing to her in life though, was her children. She gave them her unconditional love, firmness and support and was a paramount to how a mother should love her children.

Surviving are her three daughters, Teresa McGee (Allen), Kim Stephens (Eddie) and Kelly C. White, all of Easley; son, Steve M. Cantrell (wife, Kim) and stepson, James R. Cantrell Jr. of Greenville. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind one sister, Margaret Godbee.

The funeral service was held on Oct. 5 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pathway Hospice of Greenville, where the special team of Kathy and Tawanna were wonderful with her care. Also, her sitter from Easley’s Sitter’s Registry, Shelia, was a compassionate and caring person we thank as well.

Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens is assisting the Cantrell family in making arrangements.

LINDA JOYCE PAXTON MADDREY

PICKENS — Linda Joyce Paxton Maddrey, 78, wife of the late Lloyd Maddrey, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at St. Francis Downtown Greenville.

Born on June 13, 1940, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Buford Perry and Pauline Smith Paxton. She was retired from the School District of Pickens County, serving in the Pickens Elementary School cafeteria. She also worked many years at Sangamo in office administration. Linda enjoyed baking, bowling and flea marketing. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and East Pickens Baptist Church.

Surviving are her son, Lance Maddrey (Linda); brother, Ronnie Paxton (Diane); three grandchildren, Jesse, William and Paige; and one great-grandson, Jeremy Wells.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 6 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Jamie Duncan and Rev. Danny Driver officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens is assisting the Maddrey family in making arrangements.

BOBBY BRUCE WHITMIRE

LIBERTY — Bobby Bruce Whitmire, 82, passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Manna Health and Rehabilitation of Pickens.

Born on Dec. 1, 1935, he was the son of the late Clyde and Essie Porter Whitmire. He was a member of Gap Hill Church of God and enjoyed outdoor activities such as gardening and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Elizabeth Chapman Whitmire; son, Gary Whitmire (Cynde); daughter, Jeanna Stone; two brothers, Claude Whitmire (Mildred) and Haskell Whitmire; five sisters, Glady Mae Nix, Yvonne Durham, Sue Farmer (Thad), Kathy Young (Larry) and Diane Sanderson (Fred); and four grandchildren, Jonathan Stone, Jared Stone, Christen Perry (Kyle) and Taylor Whitmire (Jonathan Sieberhagen).

He was also predeceased by three brothers, Johnny Whitmire, Pete Whitmire and Roy Whitmire, and two sisters, Lucille Chastain and Sylvia Cantrell.

The funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Russell Baldwin officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Paladium Hospice, 1901 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 or to Gap Hill Church of God, 3540 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682.

Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens is assisting the Whitmire family in making arrangements.

Mary Hazel Strong

EASLEY — Mary Hazel Mullinnix Strong, 88, of 204 St. Lo Circle, widow of Gary B. Strong, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Namer Whitmire Mullinnix.

She was retired from Saco Lowell and was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. During her free time, she loved quilting and sewing.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary O’Shields (Tom), and Terri Allsep, both of Easley; two sons, Buddy Strong (Judy) and Chris Strong, both of Easley; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Strong will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Patriot Hospice, 135 W. Main St., Pickens SC 29671.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Rita Gorman, Jennifer Robertson and Judy Strong, for all their care and compassion throughout her sickness.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.