ANITA S. SANDERS

LIBERTY — Mrs. Anita Stone Sanders, 65, wife of the late William Melvin Sanders, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Regency Hospital, Greenville.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Carl Montgomery and Margarete Baum Stone, Mrs. Sanders was a graduate of Greenville Technical College and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina, Spartanburg. She was formerly a dental hygienist and retired from the Pickens County Health Department. Anita attended Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, had a passion for square dancing and dearly loved her family and friends.

Surviving are a son, Ryan Sanders and his wife Shelley of Easley; and a grandson, Drew Sanders of Easley.

Memorial services were held Oct. 22 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

PETER F. SAIS

CENTRAL — Peter Frank Sais, 83, husband of Gisela Friesch Sais, of 420 Brock Street, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Peter is in Eternal Peace with the Lord.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Alexander and Antoinette Mucherino Sais. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with Cardion Electronics, Long Island. He was a woodcraftsman and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Gene Sais and wife, Julianne Sais of Wellington, Fla., Peter Sais and wife, Lucy of Anderson, and Eric J. Sais of Central; two daughters, Deny’c Sais and Michele Johnsen both of Central; grandchildren, Tabatha Sais-Harber and fiance, Ryan Esler, Kris Johnsen and Kaitlin Sais; and a great-grandchild, Philip Esler.

A graveside service was held Oct. 22 in M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an Alzheimer’s Group of your choice.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central

JUDY ANN RAMPEY

EASLEY — Judy Ann Rampey, 70, formerly of Liberty, passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Northway Group Home in Easley, where she had resided for the past 10 years.

She was a daughter of the late William Oscar and Geneva Crowe Rampey. She previously attended Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Janice Dickard of Easley and Joan Dixon of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Joe and Jim Rampey, both of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Helen Grace Rampey; and two brothers, Jack and John Rampey.

Graveside services to honor Ms. Rampey’s life were held Oct. 22 at Westview Cemetery in Liberty.

Memorials in her honor may be made to Hospice Care of S.C.: 900 E. Main Street Suite E Easley, SC 29640. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

BOB AULTMAN

PICKENS — Robert H. “Bob” Aultman, 72, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband of Dottie Hannah Aultman, passed from this life on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015.

Bob was born in Greenville County, a son of the late LaRue Teague Aultman. He was owner and operator of Aultman Pump and Electrical. Bob was always willing to help others by using his many talents and skills. He was a “Jack of all trades” and shared his gifts with all. Bob was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.

Survivors include his wife, Dottie, of the home, children, Karen Floyd (Joey Patterson), Patti Turner (Jimmy), and Samuel Brandon Aultman (Tyler), grandchildren include, Stephanie Childs, Kasey Childs (Jeff Abercrombie), Ben Cannon, Max Cannon, and Robert Henry Aultman and great-grandchildren, Stephen Spearman, Mikey Swaykowski, Alexis Catlin, and Charlee Grace Childs. Also surviving is his twin brother, Bill Aultman (Linda) and other brother, Stanley Aultman (Linda Gail) and his sister, Vicky Anthony (Jim).

In addition to his mother, Bob was predeceased by a brother, Richard “Sanky” Aultman.

Graveside services were held Oct. 23 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum IV, with The Reverend James McCoy Bruce and The Reverend Jimmy Dillard officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Grace United Methodist Church UMW, 309 E Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC 29671.

STEPHANIE LEARD

LIBERTY — Stephanie Regina Leard, 43, of 104 Starlight Lane passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Patricia Ramey Leard. She was a Liberty High School graduate and had previously been employed with Reliable Automated Sprinkler Co. in Liberty. She loved fishing and spending time with her best friend and pet “Sophie.” She had been attending church at Flat Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sisters, Mary Ann Fowler and her husband Mark of Liberty, Margaret Collier and her husband Jerry of Liberty, Deborah Suddeth and her husband Larry of Burlington, N.C., and Judy Wescott and her husband Chip of Mountain Rest; and a brother, Joe Leard from Liberty.

Funeral services to honor the life of Ms. Leard were held Oct. 28 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Floral arrangements are appreciated but memorials may also be made in her honor to Hospice Care of S.C., 900 E. Main St. Suite E Easley, SC 29640.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

R. B. GILSTRAP JR.

PICKENS — Richard Benson Gilstrap Jr., 90, husband of Margaret Duncan Gilstrap, passed from this life Friday morning, Oct. 23, 2015.

R. B. was born in Pickens County, a son of the late R. B. and Willie Ann (Annie) Nelson Gilstrap. He was retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier and he was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens. He was a member of the Hawley Lynn Sunday School Class and served as a roadie with the hand bell choir “The Bells of Grace.” A U. S. Army veteran, R. B. served during World War II in the Army infantry then later in the Medical Corps in Europe and the Pacific. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Pickens-Liberty Lions Club, where he served as “Tail Twister.”

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Margaret D. Gilstrap of the home, daughter, Vicki Gilstrap Porter of Pickens, and son, Richard B. “Benny” Gilstrap III (Ann) of Stuarts Draft, Va. Daddy B, as he was known by his grandchildren, Ben Porter (Alison), R. B. “Rick” Gilstrap, IV, Drew Porter and Maggie Shelley (Matt), and great-grandson, Holden Porter, was the light of their lives and their cherished role model. Also surviving are sisters, Sadie Nix (Ray) of Pickens, Edna Ellenburg of Pickens and Ann Knox (Johnny) of Seneca. R. B. is also survived by brothers-in-law, Ronnie Duncan (Martha) and Johnny Duncan (Mary) and by his faithful companion, his Boston terrier “Pug.”

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Huey Breeman Gilstrap.

Funeral services were held Oct. 26 in the Dillard Funeral chapel, with The Reverend James McCoy-Bruce officiating. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum I.

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

Memorials may be made to the Pickens Chapter of Lions International or Grace United Methodist Church, 309 East Cedar Rock St., Pickens, SC 29671.

MARY LOUISE S. MORGAN

CENTRAL — Mary Louise Smith Morgan, 83, widow of Leslie Ross Morgan, formerly of Central, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

A native of Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. A.E. and Iris Cooper Smith. She was a 1954 graduate of Columbia College and was a retired public school teacher, having taught in Charleston and Oconee County school districts. She was very active in the music programs of many United Methodist churches and most recently was a member, organist and music director for Ann Hope United Methodist Church in Seneca. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Liberty Chapter 80 and served as Worthy Matron a number of times. She served on both the local and state levels of O.E.R. She was a member of the Monaghan’s Poinsettia Court 17 Order of the Amaranth.

Surviving are sons, Timothy Ross Morgan and fiancée, Kimberly Adams of Central and John Wesley Morgan and wife, Cynthia of Walhalla; and grandchildren, Christian, Caroline and Catie Morgan.

Funeral services were held Oct. 26 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with burial following at Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Amaranth Diabetes Research, c/o H. L. Pam Mosier, 172 Old Sandy Run Road, Gaston, SC 29053.

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

BETTIE MAE HOXIT STEWART

EASLEY — Bettie Mae H. Stewart, 59, wife of James Robert Stewart of the home, passed from this life Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Brevard, N.C., she was a daughter of Reverend Wayne and Kathleen Galloway Hoxit of Pickens.

Mrs. Stewart attended 5 Point Fellowship and was a custodian at East End Elementary School in Easley.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of the home, James, her parents, a daughter, Tonya Franklin and her husband Eddie of Liberty; a son, Michael Stewart and his wife Bobbi of Liberty; six grandchildren, James Stewart of Easley, Amanda Stewart, Kaylee Gillespie, Justin Franklin, Tristin Franklin and Meagan White, all of Liberty; four great-grandchildren, Cassidy Holland, Emma Stewart, Karsyn White and Kyler White; two sisters, Belva Fleming and her husband Chris of Ocala, Fla., and Angie Bowen and her husband Mike of Pickens; two brothers, Chester Hoxit and his wife Cecilia of Easley and Wayne Hoxit of Greenville.

Mrs. Stewart was predeceased by an infant sister.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at McKinney Chapel Cemetery in Sunset, conducted by Reverend Bill Bruner.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stewart family.

KATHY S. GALLOWAY

EASLEY — Kathy Sue Dalton Galloway, 59, of 178 Poinsett Circle, wife of Ricky Galloway, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at her home.

Born in Raleigh County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank James Dalton and Mable Louise Crookshanks Dalton.

Kathy was formerly employed with Ryobi in Pickens and Reliable Automatic Sprinkler in Liberty. She loved her family and the outdoors.

Surviving are her husband of the home; her children, Opal Green, Ricky Galloway Jr., Randy Joe Galloway, Jason Galloway and Sara Ann Galloway; 17 grandchildren; and a sister, Brenda Riddle of Easley.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four sisters, Wilda Stout, Barbara Shirley, Linda Glasscock and Lena Maggard; and two brothers, Jesse Dalton and Edward Dalton Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery in Easley.

Flowers will be accepted.

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

WILLIAM GREGORY WALSH

EASLEY — William “Bill” Gregory Walsh, 73, was born in Teaneck, N.J., on Feb. 2, 1942, to Arthur Allen Walsh and Gladys Gregory Walsh. He passed away on Oct. 24, 2015, in Greenville.

Bill followed in the footsteps of his father and older brother and graduated from Clemson University. He went on to earn advanced degrees from both the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina, but forever maintained an allegiance to his beloved Tigers. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army, during which time he served as commander of a combat engineer company in Vietnam. He began his law career in private practice in 1982, and later presided as municipal judge for the cities of Simpsonville and Fountain Inn until his retirement in 2003.

An Eagle Scout and voracious reader, Bill loved to learn everything he could about a purchase or project before diving in. He was meticulous in his research and tireless in his efforts to share the knowledge and skills he accumulated, whether it be imparting the particulars of the law during the more than 15 years he spent as adjunct professor at Greenville Technical College, or teaching the tying of nautical knots. He was a certified U.S. Coast Guard Captain and loved few things more than entertaining family, friends, colleagues and strangers aboard his houseboat, The Hartwell Office.

Bill was an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Easley, where he served as Eucharistic minister, on the vestry, and with the men’s group. He was active with Simpsonville Rotary, where he served as past president, past assistant governor for District 7750, and was twice honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. He also had a deep and abiding affection for barbecue done well, and spent several happy post-retirement years as a master judge and marshal for the SC Barbecue Association.

Bill is survived by his wife, Carol Henderson (Richards) Walsh; by his daughter, Kathryn Walsh Gooch of Simpsonville; by his son, William Gregory “Spiff” Walsh Jr., and Spiff’s wife, Allison, of Simpsonville; by his son, John Allen Walsh, and John’s wife, Kathy, of Greenville; by his stepdaughters, Angie Richards Dickmeyer and her husband, Tommy, of Easley, and Carmen Richards Melton and her husband, Mark, of Denver, Colo.; and by 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Martha Jacks Batten, and her husband, Wilson Batten. He was preceded in death by many beloved pets, and survived by his dog, Muffin, who will miss their daily walks around the neighborhood and up and down the dock of Portman Marina.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville, with interment to follow at Robinson Memorial Gardens-Powdersville Road in Easley. Barbecue friends will host a celebration of Bill’s life, and details will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AHERO Foundation, Simpsonville Rotary Foundation or St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.

PEARL M. JENNINGS

EASLEY — Pearl Masters Jennings, 99, formerly of Dacusville Highway and wife of the late James Fant Jennings, went to her heavenly home on Thursday Oct. 22, 2015, at the home of her granddaughter, Emily, in Easley.

Born Oct. 13, 1916, at Table Rock in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late John Demus Masters and Loujeana Henson Masters.

Mrs. Jennings was a homemaker and member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church. She loved her Lord, her family, farm life, sewing and growing all types of flowers.

Surviving are a daughter, Elvira Lavonia James of Greenville; grandchildren, Douglas Randall James, Gregory Scott James, Emily Jennings Gilstrap; great-grandchildren, Ashley James McLay, Taylor Marie James, Evan Gregory James, Sara Lauren James, Ethan Wade Mathis and Jared Blake Mathis; and step-great-grandchildren Adrian Gilstrap and Serenitie Gilstrap.

Mrs. Jennings was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, James Leland Jennings; brothers, Clyde, R.J., Leonard and Woodrow Masters; and sisters, Lola Nalley, Nancy Wade and Leota Smith.

Funeral services were held Oct. 26 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Cedar Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted in honor of Mrs. Jennings.

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

THE REV. JOSEPH R. NICHOLSON SR.

EASLEY — Rev. Joseph Robert Nicholson Sr., son of William Pack and Ollie Belue Nicholson, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

In addition to his wife, Ann, of almost 66 years, he is survived by two brothers: Rev. Harold Nicholson and Jack Nicholson of Easley; four children: Chris, Bobby (Edie), Danny (Tracy), and Robin Turner; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn N. Watson, and brother, Marvin E. Nicholson.

Rev. Nicholson was a retired United Methodist Minister and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Powdersville. He was a minister for 50 years, serving appointments to North Pickens Charge, Toxaway, Green Street (Union), Calhoun Falls, Epworth (Charleston), Langley-Capers Chapel, Assoc. Pastor Buncombe Street, Bethel Park, Owings-Bramlett, Lowell Street, St. Mark (Charleston), Arial-McKissick, and Port Royal UMC.

Funeral services were held Oct. 27 at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Powdersville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church Building Fund, 516 Piedmont Road, 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.

GARY LEE STEWART

SUNSET — Gary Lee Stewart, 70, husband of Peggy Barrett Stewart, went to be with Lord on Monday Oct. 26, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Stewart was born in Pickens County, a son of Evelyn Irene Street of Sunset and the late John Clarence Stewart.

Mr. Stewart loved his family and also being outside working in his garden.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Peggy Barrett Stewart; one sister, Norma Owens and husband Dale of Pickens; and one brother, Dale Stewart and wife Pat of Sunset.

Mr. Stewart was predeceased by his father and one brother, Johnny Stewart.

Visitation will be Thursday Oct. 29, 2015, from 1-2 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home, with graveside service to follow at 3 p.m. in Whitmire Family Cemetery near Rosman, N.C.

A Special thanks to Heather, Juanita, Catherine and Christie with Lutheran Hospice and also the staff. The family is at the home.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stewart family.