GLORIA JEAN SMITH

EASLEY — Mrs. Gloria Jean Smith, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Gloria was born in Canyon, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Roy Samuel Franklin and Merle Tucker Franklin and loving wife to Dr. Lowell W. Smith, DDS.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 70 years, Dr. Lowell W. Smith, DDS, Captain (Ret.), United States Public Health Service.; two sons, Randy Smith (Melanie) of Germantown, Md., and Rick Smith of Smithsburg, Md.; three daughters, Patti Floyd (Peter) of Maryland, Cheryl Watson (Neil) of Central and Carol Wright (Rick) of Simpsonville; two brothers, Kerry Franklin of Euless, Texas, and Roy Franklin of Tucson, Ariz.; and two sisters, Carolyn Baker of Fort Collins, Colo., and Sharon Levin of Tucson, Arizona. Gloria leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Daniel Floyd (Sarah), Mark Floyd, Stephen Floyd (Olivia), Jessica Spangenthal (Joel), Hannah Herwig (Max), Jennifer Delianides (Andrew), Ryan Watson (Meghan), Alyssa Rock (Alex), Drew Watson, Marie Baez (Robert), Aubrey Smith (John Hungerford), Chris Olguin and Carson Wright; and 11 precious and loving great-grandchildren.

Gloria was a member of First United Methodist Church in Easley. She often expressed her tender love of God in sending prayers to her family members. Her family took pride in her handiworks and in her gifts of hand-lettered and decorated greeting cards. Gloria had many hobbies tied to nature and healing. She loved to view the night skies and would excitedly notify family members when a special star or moon sighting was going to appear. She had a green thumb and was able to coax plant cuttings into healthy, beautiful plants. She even managed to keep a current plant from her grandmother alive for decades. Wellness and healing were also a special interest, and Gloria had vast stores of knowledge on herbs, essential oils and nutritional remedies. She played her custom, handcrafted Appalachian dulcimer and enjoyed taking lessons in both dulcimer and art. Travel was another area of interest — Gloria and Lowell took frequent trips in their RV for 30 years, developing many close friendships. For seven years they lived in their trailer and traveled from Mexico to the Arctic Circle. Gloria’s clever side served her well in map reading during her travels across America with Lowell. Her love of maps began as a young adult while working for a Texas oil company, where she became skilled at drafting exploration maps. This interest continued throughout life as she developed a collection of maps from their frequent travels.

A spring/summer memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family.

Memorials may be made to the Hagood Community Center in care of the Pickens Senior Center, 129 Schoolhouse St., Pickens, SC 29671.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Smith family.

Online condolences may be sent to dillardfunerals.com.

JAMES H. SEABORN JR.

SIX MILE — James Henry Seaborn Sr., 90, of 417 N. Main St., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at North Greenville Hospital.

Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Charles Detrich “Dee” and Dulcenia Puckett Seaborn.

Mr. Seaborn was a member of the last graduating class of Six Mile High School and later received his education degree from Clemson University. Proudly, he was the first and only plumbing instructor for the School District of Pickens County at B.J. Skelton Career Center, retiring in 1992. He was a faithful member of Six Mile Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

Affectionately known to many as “Papa,” he will be remembered for his quick wit and his kind and caring demeanor, along with his unwavering love and support. Throughout his life, he was an avid rabbit hunter, raising and training beagles to be show dogs for many years. He was a dedicated member of Tokeena, Foothills and Six Mile Beagle Clubs, where he found many lifelong friends in fellow dog lovers. In his free time, he could be found watching or listening to just about any sport played by the South Carolina Gamecocks all year long.

Surviving are his wife, Freddie Hughes Seaborn; a granddaughter he raised as his own, Kayla Holtzclaw and her husband, Brad, of Six Mile; a son, James Seaborn Jr. of Pickens; two daughters, Debbie Herron and her husband, John, of Salem and Sharon Miller and her husband, Doby, of Seneca; two sisters, Ruth Craig of Easley and Eloise Secilot of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jason Dyer, Blake Seaborn, Kendra Dyer, Rickey Edgar and Elisha Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Connor, Bella, Gage, Brooklyn, Brady, Fagan and Lyric; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 64 years, Margaret Hammett Seaborn; four brothers, Charles, Ralph, Benny and Carl Seaborn; and six sisters, Grace Carrere, Audrey Davis, Eula Dorsey, Winnona Gillespie, Vera Griffin and Frances Curlee.

Funeral services to honor Mr. Seaborn’s life were conducted on Dec. 7 in the Liberty Mortuary chapel by Rev. Dr. Ray Longenecker. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciaton to the staff of Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and North Greenville Hospital for the loving care our Papa received from each of you. The family will be at the home of Kayla Holtzclaw, 411 N. Main St., Six Mile SC 29682.

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

KENDALL KJEAR

EASLEY — Kendall Lee Kjear, 26, of Tiffany Lane, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at his home.

Born in Easley, he was a son of Richard Lee and Traci Waldrop Kjear. Kendall had an infectious smile. You could not think of him without seeing his grin. He enjoyed music and playing bass guitar. He was an avid Gamecock and Cowboys fan and loved watching wrestling. He also loved his family, especially his daughter, Khaleesi. He was employed with T-ROC Mobile and he was of the Christian faith.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his fiancé, Jamie Jennings of the home; his daughter, Khaleesi Kjear of the home; his sister, Chloe Kjear of Liberty; his brother, Cody Kjear of Easley; and his grandmother, Wanda Waldrop Rowland of Easley.

A visitation to celebrate Kendall’s life will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Liberty Mortuary. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines for social distancing and limited seating, a private service will be held in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The service will be livestreamed and available for viewing at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, by visiting the tribute wall of his obituary at libertymortuary.com. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at the home of his grandmother at 602 W. 4th Ave., Easley, SC 29640.

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

METTIE YVONNE DURHAM

SIX MILE — Mettie Yvonne Whitmire Durham, 78, widow of the Rev. George Ellis Durham, passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Durham was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Clyde Crawford and Essie Frances Porter Whitmire. She was retired from St. Jude Medical, and she was a member of Bethany Church of God.

Survivors include sons Ellis Durham (Dorothy) of Liberty, Neal Durham (Valarie) of Columbia and Barry Durham (Elizabeth) of Bradenton, Fla. Granddaughters include Brandi, NaomiFaith and Meagan Durham, and grandsons include Austin, Michael and Matthew Durham. She is also survived by a brother, Haskel Whitmire, and sisters Glady Mae Nix, Sue Farmer, Dianne Sanderson and Kathy Young.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 9 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Church of God, P.O. Box 323, Pickens, SC 29671.

Dillard Funeral Home assisted the Durham family.

MARTHA SUE RAINES

EASLEY — Martha Sue Raines, 71, loving wife to Roger Raines, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at her home.

A native of Pickens County, Sue was born on Sept. 20, 1949, a daughter of the late Hovie P. Stewart and Rachel Pauline Edens Stewart.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Raines of the home; two daughters, Lisa Darnell (Chuck) and Carrie Raines, both of Easley; one son, Richard O’Bryant (Sandra) of Anderson; five grandchildren, Nicole Darnell, Grayson Darnell, Alexis Pruitt, Aaron O’Bryant and Sarah Parham; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Yates and Vickie Green; and three brothers, James Stewart, Donnie Stewart and Gene Stewart.

In addition to her parents, Sue was predeceased by her brothers, Doug Stewart and Roger Stewart.

The families will be at their respective homes.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Raines family.

ROGER DALE RAINES

EASLEY — Roger Dale Raines, 67, loving husband to the late Martha Sue Raines, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at St. Francis Downtown.

A native of Pickens County, Roger was born March 11, 1953, a son of the late J.B. Raines and Cora Medlin Raines.

Roger enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. He also loved to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks. He was a loving son, brother, dad, papa and great-grandpa who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his two daughters, Carrie Raines and Lisa Darnell (Chuck), both of Easley; one son, Richard O’Bryant (Sandra) of Anderson; five grandchildren, Nicole Darnell, Grayson Darnell, Alexis Pruitt, Aaron O’Bryant and Sarah Parham; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Archie Raines of Pickens; and dear friend, Oscar Smith of Easley. Mr. Raines was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Sue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Roger’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting their website at act.alz.org or by mailing a check made payable to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

The families will be at their respective homes.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Raines family.

GUY A. JENKINS

PICKENS — Guy Arvin Jenkins, 72, loving husband of Kathy L. Jenkins for 46 years, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.

Guy was a native of Fairview, N.C., a son of the late Guy C. and Elizabeth W. Jenkins.

He was a member and deacon of Midway Baptist Church and was a retired law enforcement agent for SLED.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Jenkins of the home; a daughter, Koan Jenkins of Fairview; a sister, Janice Richardson (Jim) of Fairview; and other loving family members.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Midway Baptist Church cemetery. The family will speak with friends after the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midway Baptist Church (P.O. Box 1376, Pickens, SC 29671).

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Jenkins family.

MIKE ANTHONY PECORE

EASLEY — Michael “Mike” Anthony Pecore, 60, passed from this life on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at his home.

Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he was a son of the late Treflis Pecore and the late Jacqueline Peo Pecore. Mike was formerly employed with Cintas. He enjoyed watching wrestling on television, collecting model motorcycles and drinking coffee.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Pruner of Syracuse, N.Y.; siblings, Treflis Pecore of Piedmont, James Pecore of Syracuse, N.Y., Graydon Pecore of Easley, Monica Kaulback of Easley, Beth Williams of Easley and Tina Woods of Liberty; and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date to celebrate Mike’s memory.

DEBRA KELLEY HOLDER

PICKENS — Debra Kelley Holder, 61, loving wife to Jimmy J. Holder for 44 years, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at McCleod Regional Medical in Florence.

Mrs. Holder was born July 13, 1959, in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Theron P. Kelley and Judy Ramey Kelley.

Debra was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Pickens. Jimmy and Debra are the owners of Holder Auction. She was a loyal employee of Singer/Ryobi for many years.

Debra was fun, loving and caring to all. She enjoyed taking trips to the beach and lake. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening, crafting and collecting. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Debra loved her family and friends more than life itself.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Holder of the home; daughter, Teresa Holder (Rodney Harris) of Pickens; son, Jason Holder (Heather) of Pickens; grandchildren, Elijah and Peyton Holder and Tristen, Bryson and Devan Harris; and siblings, Doretha Dorsey (Doyle), Shirley Holder, Louise Campbell (Gary), Timmy Kelley, Jimmy Kelley (Stephanie) and Ellen Burns (Phillip).

In addition to her parents, Debra was predeceased by her brother, Dale Kelley; as well as her in-laws, Grady and Inez Holder, all of Pickens.

A private memorial service will be held for family only.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity of the chapel will be limited to allow for appropriate social distancing measures.

Flowers will be accepted.

The family would like to thank all the family and friends for their love and support during this time. A very special thank you to Tammy Bagwell — we love you!

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Holder family.

BUDDY DACUS

LIBERTY — Buddy Dacus, 86, of 414 W. Front St., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home.

Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late James Henry Dacus and Emma Yates Dacus McCall. He was a member of Liberty First Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Betty McWhorter Dacus of the home; two sons, Tim Dacus of Liberty and Benny Dacus (Cindy) of Liberty; a sister, Annie Ruth Phillips of Hartwell, Ga.; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler and Adison Dacus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Nell Epps, Faye Carmen, Janet Wheeler and Frances Nations, and three brothers, James Dacus and Otis and Clinton Stancil.

Funeral services to honor Buddy’s life will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Private burial will be at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the mortuary.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Liberty First Baptist Church, PO Box 207, Liberty SC 29657.

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

ERNEST DAVIS

PICKENS — Ernest Davis, 84, husband of Kathy Davis, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Donna Hughes (David) of Burnsville, N.C. and Dianne Canipe of Burnsville, N.C.; grandchildren, Josh, Amanda, Jeremy and Scott; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Riley, Caroline and Winter Grace; brothers, Locke Davis and Johnny Davis; special sister-in-law, Hazel Norton; and special friends, John, Karen, Mark and Denise.

Mr. Davis was predeceased by his parents, Getter Davis and Stella Robinson Davis; brothers, Willard Davis, Hardy Davis, Clyde Davis and Bernard Davis.

Ernest was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

A private service will be held for family only.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Davis family.