The Reverend Alvin Southerland

Pickens — Alvin Southerland, 87, husband of the late Lyda Virginia Hendricks Southerland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Southerland was born in Pickens County, son of the late Minnie Lewis Southerland and Elighue Southerland.

The Rev. Southerland was a builder and a member of Gilead Baptist Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Elaine Porter (Gene) of Pickens, Virginia Richardson (Terry) of Illinois, Tammy Harrand (Leonard) of Michigan and Mitzi Jones (Larry) of Taylors; three sons, Randall Alvin Southerland of Wisconsin, Gregory Southerland (Marie) of North Carolina and Rodney Southerland (Sue) of Mauldin; daughter-in-law Kaye Southerland of Greenville; one brother and five sisters; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Dec. 26 at the Gilead Baptist Church sanctuary, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Garden.

He was predeceased by his wife, parents, one son, Michael Wayne Southerland, one brother, Brandon Southerland, and one sister, Dorothy Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the missions at Gilead Baptist Church, P.O. Box 464, Pickens SC 29671.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Southerland family.

Harold E. “Bud” Craig

Central — Harold Emmon “Bud” Craig, 89, of 110 Owens Circle, husband for 69 years of Edna Owens Craig, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015.

Born in Central, he was a son of the late Jim H. and Nell Senn Craig.  Bud was a retired textile employee, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a member of Lodge AFM No. 229 in Central and a member of Cannon Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are a son, Tony H. Craig of Central; sisters, Betty Sanders of Central and Jo Faye Browning of Barnwell; grandchildren, Michael A. (Nancy) Craig of Norris and Joseph J. (Carolyn) Craig of Central; great-grandchildren, Wade Craig, Logan Craig, Justin Craig and Kayla Roach; and a great-great grandchild, Bayler.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Edward Craig and George Jackson “Jack’ Craig; sisters, Hazel Fowler, Jean Brooks and Margaret Kinsey.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at Cannon Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Darren Rood and Randy Perry officiating followed, followed by burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Central.

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

Melvin Cobb

Pickens — Melvin Cobb, 85, husband of Vallie Mae Powell Cobb, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Cobb was born in Mountain Rest, and a son of the late Dasie Wilbanks Cobb and Bry Cobb.

Mr. Cobb was a truck driver for more than 25 years. He loved working in his garden and repairing small engines. He loved his family and grandchildren dearly.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years; one daughter, Lesa Mae Cobb Wimpey of Pickens; two sisters, Myrtle Cobb Fowler of Walhalla and Lillie Mae Cobb Smith (Harold) of Walhalla; one brother, Jackie “Jr” Cobb (Frances) of Easley; and three grandchildren, Melissa Faith Wimpey, Matthew Lee Wimpey and Melvin William Ephriam Cobb, all of Pickens.

Services were held Dec. 27 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, officiated by the Rev. H. C. Couch, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Active pallbearers consisted of Charles Aiken and members of the Men’s Sunday School Class of Antioch Baptist Church. Honorary escort was the Senior Mother’s Class, Hellen Morgan’s Class and also Judy Keasler and Thaylia Oberstar.

Mr. Cobb was predeceased by his parents, one daughter, Kathie Louise Cobb Bishop, and two brothers, Robert Cobb and Bill Cobb.

JoAnn Edwards

Liberty — Sara JoAnn Spearman Edwards, 73, of 600 Liberty Highway, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015.

Born in Central, she was the widow of Larry Clinton Edwards and a daughter of the late Furman and Josie James Spearman.

She retired from the Quilt Gallery and was a member of Liberty Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, Barbara Perry of Pickens; a stepson, Michael Edwards of the home; three grandchildren, Ashley Frazier, Alicia Perry, and Tim Edwards; three great-grandchildren, Jada and Kenley Frazier, and Madalyn-Reece Edwards; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Edwards were held Dec. 27 at Westview Cemetery. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Carrie Pilgrim

Liberty — Carrie Cope Pilgrim, 82, of 917 Breazeale Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at her residence.

Born in Cateechee, she was a daughter of the late John and Violet Powell Cope.

She retired from Mayfair Mill and was a member of Rice’s Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Marvin Pilgrim of the home; a daughter, Debra Barrett (Tommy) of Liberty; two sons, Jimmy Pilgrim (Susan), and Jerry Pilgrim (Sandra) all of Liberty; a sister, Mary Galloway Dove of Pickens; five grandchildren, Chanté Bolding, Laura Wood, Leann Pilgrim, Kimberly Turner, and Nichole Finley; six great-grandchildren, Alex, Dustin, Alyssa, Jordan, Dillon, and one that will be here any day, Chantz.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Pilgrim were held Dec. 27 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, followed by burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Harry McAlister

Easley — Mr. Harrison Eugene “Harry” McAlister, 70, husband of Linda Dillard McAlister, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at his home.

Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Edward Harley and Marie Allen McAlister, Mr. McAlister had a passion for classic cars and trucks. He retired from Mayfair Mills-Pickens Division and was a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 32 years, are three daughters, Penny Winchester (Donald) and Crystal Humphrey (Bobby), all of Easley, and Kim Humphrey (Billy) of Star; two brothers, Thomas and Stevie McAlister; a sister, Stella Byars; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. McAlister was predeceased by two brothers, Bobby and Red McAlister; and a sister, Evelyn Raines.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Wayne Garmon officiating, 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.

Allyson Mae Hendrix Hamilton

Six Mile — Allyson Mae Hendrix Hamilton, 56, wife of William “Billy” Hamilton went to be with the Lord Monday Dec. 21, 2015, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hamilton was born in Davenport, Iowa, and loved her family dearly.

Survivors include her husband of 36 years, one daughter, April Mae Hamilton of Pickens; one son, Billy Joe Hamilton (Tequela) of Central; three sisters, Brenda Snider of Seneca, Wanda Hendrix of North Carolina and Karen Hendrix of Seneca; three grandchildren, Will and Jim Hamilton of Central and Talai Hamilton of the home. Mrs. Hamilton was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Jimmy Hendrix.

A memorial service for Mrs. Hamilton will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 9, at the Roper Building in Six Mile.

The family will be at the home.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hamilton family.