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LIBERTY — Walter Edwin King, 93, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home following an extended illness.

He was the widower of Thelma Lorene Stewart King and a son of the late Walter Leo and Gladys Juanita Smith King. He was a founding member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, where he served 45 years as a deacon. He was self-employed and retired after many years in the timber business.

Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Tyler (John) of Powdersville; three sons, Horace King (Anvy), Randal King (Judy P.), and Larry King, all of Liberty; a sister, Martha Daniels of Greenville; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Edwin King, and his wife, F. Judy King, and a daughter-in-law, Debbie King.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mr. King were held Oct. 15 at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Ruhamah Baptist Church, c/o Roy Moore, Treasurer 1610 Red Barn Rd, Liberty SC, 29657. The family would like to express our thankfulness to Homestead Hospice and the many caregivers for their compassionate care.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

GRACE HAWKINS

LIBERTY — Grace Stewart Hawkins of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Pickens, she was the widow of Harry Guy Hawkins and a daughter of the late Major and Sadie Dorsey Stewart.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a son, Billy Hawkins and his wife Martha of Liberty; two sisters, Mary Jones and Vivian Stewart; a brother, Carl Stewart; and grandchildren, Jason Hawkins, Olivia Hawkins, Chase Burrell, Kim Rhodes, Grant Rhodes and Addison Rhodes.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Hawkins were held Oct. 16 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MAY MONROE DUNCAN

EASLEY — May Monroe Duncan, 77, passed away on Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2015, at Majesty Health and Rehab in Easley.

She was born in 1938 to the late James “Jim” and Janie Stancell Monroe.

She is survived by her son, Furman Duncan, and her brother, Robert Monroe, both of Six Mile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Duncan; and her three children, Ricky, Bobby and Susan Duncan.

Graveside services were held Oct. 15 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff of Ark Hospice and Majesty Health and Rehab.

HENRY G. LAW

CENTRAL — Henry Griffin Law, 82, husband of Carolyn Gray Law, of 439 Wood St., died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at his home.

Born in Cartersville, Ga., he was a son of the late Henry Franklin and Virginia McKeever Law. Henry was a retired supervisor with West Point Stevens, a mason and Shriner and a member of Cannon Memorial Baptist Church. He was a former Central town councilman.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 65 years are sons, Steve Duane (Brenda) Law of Central, and James Rodney (Brenda) Law of Central; brother, Don Law of Cartersville, Ga.; sisters, Sue Brooks, Martha Hale and Joyce Siniard all of Cartersville, Ga.; grandchildren, Jason Law, Stacy Bennett, Karrie Merck and Alan Putnam; great-grandchildren, Taylor Bennett, Elijah Bennett, Hannah Bennett, Kallista Nunn, Kyliee Merck and Kahlyn Merck.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Griffin Eugene Law; brothers, Charles Law and James Law; and a sister, Katie Mae Smith.

Funeral services were held Oct. 16 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to OMH Foundation, in care of Hospice of the Foothills, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of the Foothills (Nancy), Wilma Kelley for many visits and Barbara Moore for all the thoughtfulness to the family.

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

SYLVIA OTTS LIVINGSTON

EASLEY — Mrs. Sylvia Alma Otts Livingston, 74, wife of Joe E. Livingston Sr., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at her home.

Born in Little Rock, Ark., a daughter of the late Clois Edwin Otts and the late Alma Thompson Otts Baisley, Mrs. Livingston was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 59 years, are two sons, Ricky Livingston of Anderson, and Joe Livingston, Jr. (Crystal) of Easley; two daughters, Theresa L. Stafford (Randy) of Liberty, and Rebecca L. King (Tommy) of Pickens; one brother, William Otts of Ft. Smith, Ark.; a sister, Deloris Hatfield of Soddy Daisey, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Livingston was predeceased by two brothers, Edwin and Tim Otts.

Funeral services were held Oct. 18 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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

BOBBY SWAFFORD

EASLEY — Mr. Bobby Jerry Swafford, 79, husband of the late Sarah Harrison Swafford, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Oconee County, a son of the late Robert Ray and Ollie Mozelle Sosbee Swafford, Mr. Swafford retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Liberty Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving are a son, Robert “Gene” Swafford (Rhonda) of Easley; a daughter, Joan A. Stanley of Easley; a stepson, Lawrence McJunkin of Pennsylvania; a special friend, Frances Morton; two brothers, Billy and Joe Swafford of Greenville; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Swafford was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and James Swafford.

Memorial services were held Oct. 17 at Liberty Church of God of Prophecy.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Church of God of Prophecy, 373 Black Bottom Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

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

BEVERLY W. DAY

EASLEY — Beverly Wells Day, 75, widow of Gary Wayne “Hootie” Day Sr., passed from this life Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.

Beverly was born in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Robert William and Irene Kaurgnen Wells. She was a registered nurse and retired from Ryobi Motor Products in Pickens as occupational health nurse. Beverly was a communicant of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Easley and she was a member of The Cindy Parrott Chapter of The Daughters of The King.

Survivors include her sons, Russell Fulton Day of the home, Gary Wayne Day, Jr. of Taylors, Richard Wells Day (LaNelle) of York, and Christopher Douglas Day also of the home and grandchildren, Kelsey Day, Becca Day, Devon Frady, Hunter Day, Katie Day, Abby Day, and Marley Day and special nieces and nephew, Holly Mayer, Suzy Sonnier, and John Lee. Also surviving are sisters, Judith Warfield of Whitmire, and Margaret Lee of Piedmont.

In addition to her parents and husband, Beverly was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Wells.

Funeral services were held Oct. 20 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Easley, with The Rev. Lee Dudley officiating. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to York Place, Thompson Children’s Home, 234 Kings Mountain Street, York, SC 29745 or to Hemophilia Resources of America, 4000 Spring Garden Street, Suite E, Greensboro, NC 27407.

FRANCES TURNER LOOPER

EASLEY — Frances Turner Looper, 89, wife of the late Clayton Willimon Looper, went to be with the Lord Wednesday Oct. 14, 2015, at Baptist Easley.

Mrs. Looper was born in Easley, the daughter of the late Ida Volrath Turner and George Turner, and a member of Arial Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Marie Looper of Pickens; one sister, Sara Breazeale of Easley; and one brother, Joseph Turner of Easley.

Funeral services were held Oct. 18 in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Mrs. Looper was predeceased by her husband, parents, five sisters and four brothers.

Memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Looper family.

BETTY R. SMITH

PICKENS — Betty R. Smith, 81, wife of the late Clarence E. Smith passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Claudine Williams Reeves and William Wideman Reeves. Mrs. Smith was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons; Dale Smith (Lori) of Pickens, and Don Smith of Pickens; two grandchildren, Korey Smith of Pickens, and Kayla Meekins (Eric) of Easley; and two great-grandchildren, Parker Calcutt and Bryson Meekins, both of Easley.

Funeral services were held Oct. 19 at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her husband, parents, one son, Michael Wayne Smith; two sisters, Flora Masters and Jean R. Smith; and two brothers, James (Shadow) Reeves and Alton (Cooter) Reeves.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Smith family.

LORRAINE ANN GERLACH WALLACE

JOANNA — Lorraine Wallace, 57, wife of Terry Wallace, went to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Laurens County Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Wallace was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Janice Gillespie Gerlach and Henry Gerlach.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years; two sons, Joseph Daniel Wallace and wife Emily of Abbeville and Samuel Caleb Wallace and wife Elizabeth of Norfolk, Va.; and two grandchildren, Enslee Wallace and Ellyson Wallace of Abbeville.

Funeral services were held Oct. 14 at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mrs. Wallace was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Wallace family.

CAROLYN G. HILL

CENTRAL — Carolyn Gentry Hill, 66, of Central, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at her home.

Carolyn was born in Fayetteville, N.C., daughter of Katherine Mills Gentry of Central and the late Dennis Abraham Gentry. She was retired from The Medical Center in Easley as an L.P.N, and she was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her mother, Katherine Mills Gentry of the home, her daughter, Angela Durham (Devin) of Pickens and her son, Scott Harper (fiancée Dawn Divis) of Clemson. Also surviving are grandchildren Katelyn Durham and Cade Durham.

A memorial service was held, Oct. 15, at Mountain View Baptist Church with The Rev. Bob Dickard and The Rev. Richard Hayes officiating.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to The Children’s Hospital of The Greenville Hospital System, 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29601.

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