HAZEL S. SPEARMAN

PICKENS — Hazel Lucille Sentell Spearman, 89, of 116 East Jones Avenue, wife of the late David Franklin “D.F.” Spearman, passed away Tuesday Oct. 6, 2015, at her home.

Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Martha Ray Sentell.

Mrs. Spearman was a homemaker who loved all types of crafts and sewing. She was a member of Greenville Evangelistic Church of God.

Surviving are her children, Virgil Roy Spearman (Faye) of Simpsonville, Larry Kenneth Spearman (Gail) of Pickens and Terry Lee Spearman (Linda) of Easley, Gladys Christine Locke of Pickens; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Imogene Boggs of Greenville and Catherine Pickens of Anderson.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Jean Holmes and sons, William Edward Spearman, James Oliver Spearman, Furman Franklin Spearman and David Thomas Spearman.

Funeral services were held Oct. 8 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Six and Twenty Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

 

JOANNE BERTONASCHI

GREENVILLE — Joanne Strong Bertonaschi, 64, passed from this life on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Charlotte, N.C.

Joanne was born in Long Island, N.Y., a daughter of Robert Strong of Southbury, Conn., and the late Margaret Tarintino Strong. She was retired from the Lake County School Board in Lake County, Fla., as a secretary following 15 years of service.

Survivors include her sons, Damon Bertonaschi of the home, and Andrew Bertonaschi (Emily) of Dacusville and grandchildren, Hunter Bertonaschi and Logan Bertonaschi. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Ellen McCally, Bob Strong, Barbara D’Angelo, and John Strong.

Services were held Oct. 10 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel.

Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, www.ASPCS.org or to The Wounded Warrior project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

 

LOLA MAE ARNOLD

LIBERTY — Lola Mae Gambrell Arnold, 76, of 100 Marc Lane, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown in Greenville.

Born in Anderson, she was the widow of Douglas Mack Arnold and a daughter of the late William Robert and Effie Rosella Lollis Gambrell.

She retired from Mayfair Mills and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Ann Collins (Rex) of Easley; a son, Stevie Arnold (Tonya) of Liberty; two sisters, Clara Vaughn and Helen Sparks both of Belton; two brothers, Dewey and Jack Gambrell, both of Honea Path; and four grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two daughters, Sherry and Debra Arnold, a son, Douglas Arnold, a sister, Mary Lou Hendrix, and two brothers, A.C. and Ray Gambrell.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Arnold were held Oct. 11 at East View Cemetery in Honea Path.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

 

CREOLA MURPHREE CANTRELL

EASLEY — Creola M. Cantrell, 91, wife of the late Isaac Maxel Cantrell, passed from this life Monday, Oct. 8, 2015, at National Health Care in Greenville.

Born in the Prater’s Creek community of Pickens County, a daughter of the late Joseph “Ralph” and Ola Floree Rampey Murphree, Mrs. Cantrell was a member of Secona Baptist Church and a retiree of The Singer Company.

Survivors include a son, Joseph Lewis Cantrell of Summerville; a daughter, Sharron C. Godfrey of Easley; four grandchildren, Stacey Elgin (Randy), Sherry Myhand, Brian L. Cantrell and Christy Sease (Anthony); and six great-grandchildren, Matthew Elgin, Mason Elgin, Haleigh Myhand, Parker Myhand, Rachel Sease and Rhyder Sease.

Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Joseph Garnett Murphree.

A graveside service was held Oct. 12 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, www.curealz.org/donate.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cantrell family.

 

CHAD CRENSHAW

EASLEY — Phillip Chad Crenshaw, 32, of Bovine Lane in Easley, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Phillip E. Crenshaw of Central and Joni Medlin Parris and Dean Parris of Pickens.

Chad was formerly employed with C and S Railroad in Charlotte and attended Arial Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father who always made time for his children. He loved Clemson football, fishing, hunting and teaching and coaching his children sports.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife of the home, Melanie Foster Crenshaw; his children, Mackenzie Addyson Crenshaw and Phillip Chase Crenshaw; grandparents, Joe and Nell McWhorter of Greenville and Darryl and Judy Medlin of Easley; and a great-grandmother, Ruby Nabors of Pickens. Also surviving are his in-laws, cousins and aunts and uncles.

Chad was predeceased by his grandparents, Edward and Mary Crenshaw.

A memorial service to celebrate Chad’s life was held Oct. 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.

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

 

PAUL C. LEWIS

PELZER — Paul Clifford Lewis, 69, of Joe Black Road, husband of Shirley Peden Lewis, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Clifford Alexander Lewis and Edith Geraldine Dorr Lewis.

Paul was retired from Builders First Source in Greenville. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, the Shekinah Sunday School Class, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Paul cherished his wife. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who loved hiking, singing, playing the guitar, playing cards and board games and spending time with his family. He was a helper to all mankind, and he loved life.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Angie Lewis Moseley (Jody) of Greer, Carree Lewis Taylor (Todd) of Pickens, Patrick Peden (Kelly) of Williamston and Dean Peden of Lyman; grandchildren, Sydney, Cullen, Pace, Tory, Tyler, Heather and Shawn; great-grandchildren, Emmie Mae, Paisley and Allie Rose; and sisters, Katherine L. Keith of Boston, Mass., Jacqueline L. Beavers of Easley, and Sandra L. Thomas and Elizabeth L. Medlin, both of Pickens.

Paul was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Mark Alexander Lewis.

A service to celebrate Paul’s life was held Oct. 13 at Rock Springs Baptist Church, with burial following in M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.

 

 

RICKEY T. DAY

EASLEY — Rickey Thomas Day, 58, of 150 Floyd Circle, husband of Peggy J. Day, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Born in Greenville County, he is the son of Willavene Wilson Day of Easley and the late James “J.B.” Day.

Rickey was the owner of Day Concrete Finishing. He was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He loved racing, gardening, cooking, playing and writing music. He was best known for his special cheesecakes that he shared with family, friends and neighbors. He was also a member of the 1972 Easley High School state champion football team.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children, Matthew Day (Adriana) of Lexington and Melissa Klein of Easley; grandchildren, Lillian Klein, Ricky Ceron and Lucas Day; sisters, Janice Day and April Lane (Sam) of Easley and Cheryl Salley (Ben) of Irmo; and a brother, Radford “Raddy” Day of Easley.

Rickey was predeceased by his father, J.B. Day, and his sister-in-law, Jackie Day.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 13 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in the Day Family Cemetery in Easley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680 or Carolina Russell Rescue, 301 Greenview Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411.

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

 

PAUL OVERBY

EASLEY — Richard Paul Overby Sr., 73, of 109 Eisenhower St., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Dalton, Ga., he was a son of the late Richard and Beatrice Morgan Overby.

He retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Edgewood Church of Christ. He loved to pick his guitar and play saxophone and was affectionately known as the “Candy Man” by all the children at his church.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Smith Overby of the home; a son, Richard P. “Ricky” Overby Jr. and his wife Shannon of Liberty; a daughter, Crystal McClure and her husband Jeffrey of Easley; three stepdaughters, three sisters, a brother, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Overby were held Oct. 12 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.