Erin Shepherd

EASLEY — Erin Shepherd, 35, of Easley, passed away Jan. 31, 2016.

She was the daughter of Jackie Foster and Barbara Gail Pace. Survivors include her children, Josh Johnson, Kameron Shepherd and Zane Shepherd; sisters, Monica Linderman and Angie Wham; and one brother, Jason Hathcox.

Services were held Feb. 4 in the chapel of Westville Funeral Home, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations for her family may be made to Suntrust in Easley.

Mildred S. Lewis

Easley — Mrs. Mildred Swinson Lewis, 95, wife of the late DeWitt G. Lewis Sr., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the Magnolias of Easley.

Born in Duplin County, N.C., a daughter of the late Ben Sutton and Minnie Lewis Swinson, Mrs. Lewis was a retired registered nurse, having worked with Samson Memorial Hospital, Duplin General Hospital and Cherry Hospital. She was a previous member of the N.C. Nurses Association and served as a delegate for the American Nurses Association. She was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are two sons, DeWitt G. Lewis Jr. of Easley and Edwin Lee Lewis of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Lewis was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services were held Feb. 5 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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

Rev. Willie Honea

Liberty — Reverend Willie Adolphus Honea, 86, of 100 Sunset Drive, a widely respected preacher, minister and pastor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Westminster, he was a son of the late Rev. Johnny Honea and Bessie Bell Lee Honea. He was a graduate of Anderson University and later attended Furman University and Erskine College. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.

Rev. Honea was Pastor Emeritus of Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty, where he served for 25 years, and pastored for more than 55 years in the Upstate of South Carolina, serving at the following churches: Corinth Baptist Church (Westminster), New Hope Baptist Church (Seneca), and Six & Twenty Baptist Church (Pendleton). He was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley.

He was well known for his loving heart, his compassion for people and ministering to people in their time of need. He was a devoted servant of his Lord Jesus Christ and his church.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 65 years who stood by his side during his ministry, Betty S. Honea of the home; his loving daughter, Beverly Watson (Mike) of Liberty; three grandchildren, Heather W. Reeves (Dustin), Justin and Brandon Watson; a great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Reeves; and two sisters, Guynelle Holiday of Westminster and Rachel Tench of Seneca.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Eugene Honea, two sisters, Cornice Williams and Juanita Spivey, and five brothers, Edward, Currell, Troy, Douglas and Johnny Honea.

Funeral services to honor the life of Rev. Willie Honea were held Feb. 6 at Calumet Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Zack Shaw, Rev. Bobby Lindsey, Rev. Jeff Harris and Rev. John McKnight, with burial following at Oconee Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church of one’s choice.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Fred Julian Dickard

Easley — Mr. Fred Julian Dickard, 71, of Easley, loving husband of Doan Dickard, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his residence.

Fred was born in Anderson County on Dec. 29, 1944, to the late Judson and Mary Leroy Dickard. He retired from J.P. Stevens Dunean plant and loved to fish, hunt and garden. He was a family man and was especially proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. Fred was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church in Easley.

In addition to his loving wife, Fred is survived by three children; Judy Moody (Tony) of Asheboro, N.C.; Vicki Davis (Roger) of Easley; and Jeffrey Dickard (Cindy) of Easley; his children’s mother; Loretta Dickard of Easley; five siblings; Inez Hendrix of Easley; Louise Gilstrap (John) of Easley; Randall Dickard (Dyanne) of Anderson; Rev. Dr. Robert Dickard (Faye) of Anderson; and Rev. Dr. Wayne Dickard (Anita) of Easley; and five grandchildren; Justin Moody, Amanda Davis, Lauren Moody, Matthew Owen and Mark Owen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Harold Dickard.

Funeral services were held Feb. 5 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home – Downtown. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers are optional, or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pendleton Street Baptist Church, 601 S. Pendleton Street, Easley, SC 29640.

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

Frances Jennings

Easley — Mrs. Frances Rebecca Caldwell Jennings, 69, wife of the late Barney Keanum Sr. and the late Kenneth Van Jennings, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of Elizabeth Holcombe Gibson and the late William Wesley Caldwell, Mrs. Jennings retired from Alice Manufacturing and was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Rodney Vinson of Pickens and Barney Keanum Jr. of Easley; a daughter, Margaret Dixon of Piedmont; two brothers, Billy Caldwell of Florida and Bobby Caldwell of Pickens; one sister, Hester Hendrix of Easley; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Jennings was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Fessden.

Memorial services were held Feb. 8, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

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

Kathleen Bowers

Greenville — Kathleen Lillian Jane McCall Bowers, 89, of Rolling Green Village in Greenville, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.

In addition to her husband, E. Gordon Bowers Jr., she was also predeceased by her parents, George DeWitt and Alcovia Orr McCall of Brevard, N.C.; her brother and sister-in-law Charles DeWitt and Margaret Phillips McCall of Fletcher, N.C. and Lincoln City, Ore.; a son-in-law, E. Dean Mullinax of Simpsonville; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Miller Bowers Detrick of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Given the nickname Kitty by her husband of 50-plus years, Mrs. Bowers was educated in Western North Carolina schools and Cecil’s Business College in Greenville. Although a stay-at-home mom for many years, her working career included jobs at Cannon Memorial Hospital, the S.C. State Highway Department, Veteran’s Affairs and Voter Registration offices in Pickens County. In 1970, she became employed by Beaverdam Baptist Association in Seneca, where she served as administrative assistant to directors of missions for 21 years.

Kitty was a woman of faith and a strong supporter of missionaries. She assisted in the development of a Women on Mission chapter at Rolling Green Village and actively communicated with missionaries by email to encourage them in their work. She always began her day by reading her Bible and praying for missionaries who had birthdays that day. She was known by her friends as a crafter who encouraged them to assist her in crocheting winter-weight caps for international Seafarers. She was a member First Baptist Church in Mauldin.

She is survived by three children, Betty Kathleen Bowers Mullinax (Dean) of Simpsonville, Elbert Gordon Bowers, III of Salem, and George Robert Bowers (Ramona) of Easley; a sister-in-law, Harriett Bryson; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 5 at Dillard Funeral Home, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Rolling Green Village at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Missions Endowment of First Baptist Church of Mauldin, 150 S. Main St., Mauldin, SC 29662.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Regency Hospice for the loving care given during Mom’s last days.

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

Daniel Earl “Danny” Epps

Pickens — Danny Epps, 56, was the loving husband of Tina Epps. They were married for 28 years.

Danny was the father of Jason (Kayla), Tyler (Dana), and Tessa (Ben). He was the proud grandfather of Caroline.

He is survived by his parents, Earl and Margaret Epps, a brother Barry (Jodi), two nephews, many loving cousins and his beloved dog Little Bit.

Danny worked for Furman Golf Course for eight years. He loved singing; he was a part of the group Ole #4 and the praise band at Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member for 25 years.

Danny always had a big smile on his face and was always playing pranks.

He raised his children in a Christian environment, and his love for Jesus was obvious to everyone around him.

He was a big Clemson Tiger fan. All who knew him will miss Danny’s infectious laugh and smile.

We know he is now rejoicing in Heaven and wouldn’t come back even if he could. He was predeceased in death by his grandparents Earl and Willie Epps.

Services were held Feb. 4 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the family for a grave marker to celebrate Danny’s life. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Epps family.

Irene J. Hopkins

Central — Irene Johnston Hopkins, 98, formerly of Central, widow of Furman W. “Hop” Hopkins Sr., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Hosanna Nursing and Rehab in Piedmont.

Born in Central, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Dixon and Brunettie Alexander Johnston. She was a graduate of Central High School and was a very active member of First Baptist Church, Central, having served as a Sunday school teacher, member and past president of the WMU, volunteered for many years with Vacation Bible School and for more than 50 years was in charge of the Bereavement Committee of the church. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Surviving are sons, Furman W. (Nancy) Hopkins Jr. of Liberty, Bobby (Jane) Hopkins of Clemson and Ronnie (Cindy) Hopkins of Anderson; daughters, Gwen Gilstrap of Easley, Peggy Cover of Clemson and Linda (Doug) Patrick of Greenville; grandchildren, John W. Gilstrap, Sandra Cover, Kendra (Rigo Sanchez) Cover, Andrea Cover, Jeff W. Hopkins, Jennifer (Jason) Knight, Charles D. (Adrienne) Patrick, Joseph P. (Tia) Patrick, Russell Warren Patrick, Robby Hopkins, Chris (Casey) Hopkins and Ashley (Payton) Burdette; great-grandchildren, Conner Gilstrap, Jack Sanchez, Taylor and Stephen Hopkins, Jaylee Knight, Hudson, Bethany, Cale, J.P., Lydia and Lily Grace Patrick and Charleigh Hopkins; and seven step-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Garvin Johnston Sr.

Funeral services were held Feb. 9 at First Baptist Church, Central, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the caregivers at Hosanna Nursing and Rehab Center and Patriot’s Hospice for providing such tender and caring service to Mrs. Hopkins and her family.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Fund of First Baptist Church, Central or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

Juanita J. Maness

Easley — On the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, Juanita Laura Johnson Maness passed away peacefully of natural causes, two days before her 82nd birthday.

Juanita was born in Whitmire to the late Curtis and Pearl Collingsworth Johnson. She attended Dobbins-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tenn., where she met the love of her life, Hiram “Sonny” F. Maness Jr. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother of five children, Juanita also worked outside the home as a teaching assistant in the neonatal unit of a hospital, for G.E. Credit Corporation and for Westclox.

Juanita’s hobbies included making clothes for her children and grandchildren, designing and making quilts, and was even known by many as the “plant lady” for her love of the outdoors and flowers. She also loved to cook, and her signature biscuits and gravy earned her a fame that spans generations.

Juanita and Sonny remained married until his death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by two siblings, David Johnson and Wanda Goins.

Surviving are a son, Hiram “Butch” F. Maness III (Pam Schafer) of Myrtle Beach; four daughters, Cynthia Lynn Bollinger (Bruce) of Temple, Texas, Mary Ann Gaston (Grady) of Easley, Doris Kay McLeod (Bill) of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Laura J. Brown (Lankford) of Roanoke, Ala.; a brother, Curtis Johnson (Debbie) of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Ruth McFadden (Guy) of Asheville, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, her family request that donations be made in her memory to Meals on Wheels of Pickens County, P.O. Box 184, Easley, SC 29641, United Christian Ministries, 303 Dacusville Highway, Easley, SC 29640, or to Lutheran Hospice, 429 N. Main S., Greenville, SC 29601.

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

Hal Boyd Kelly

Central — Hal Boyd Kelly, 71, husband of Gennis Kelly, went to be with the Lord after a long illness Sunday Jan. 31, 2016.

Mr. Kelly was born in Pickens County and was the son of the late Ralph Leland Kelly and Eleanor Evatt Kelly.

Mr. Kelly was retired from Duke Power, loved gardening and being outdoors. He also was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Gennis Kelly of 17 years of the home, a stepson, Adam Gray (Pam) of Pickens; one sister, Nell Snipes of Six Mile; one brother, Roger Kelly (Brenda) of Six Mile; a sister-in-law, Mary Kelly of Six Mile; a mother-in-law, Lois Smith; and three grandchildren, Brandon Gray, Brianna Gray and Madison Gray. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Kelly was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph Kelly Jr. and Leland Kelly, and his parents.

Services were held Feb. 3 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Flowers will be received, or memorials may be sent in Hal Kelly’s name to Gap Hill Baptist Church Mission Fund, 127 Gap Hill Road, Six Mile, SC 29682.

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

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Kelly family.

Thelma Whitaker

Easley — Thelma Norton Whitaker, 78, of 200 Anne Drive, formerly of Liberty passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Majesty Health & Rehab.

Born in Liberty she was a daughter of the late W.E. and Rilla Rich Norton. She retired from Brady’s Restaurant in Greenville and was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Ernie Swords of Liberty; two daughters, Jo Ann Kelley of Liberty, and Mary Barnes of Greenville, Tenn.; a step daughter, Becky Sargent of Liberty; two step sons, Mike and Marty Williams both of Easley; an aunt, Nannie Mae Pratt of Greenville; a daughter in law, Marie Swords of Liberty; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Richard Swords.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Whitaker were held this morning at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

Betty F. Cox

Easley — Mrs. Betty Lou Fedney Cox, 67, wife of Douglas Henry Cox, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at her home.

Born in Vinton, Va., a daughter of the late Major Edward and Verna Mae Crowe Fedney, Mrs. Cox was a retired CNA and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 33 years, are two sons, Jackson Eugene Trammell and Jody Lee Trammell, both of Easley; two brothers, James Fedney of Greenville, and Jimmy Fedney of Va.; a sister, Billie Mae Scoonover of Va.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Kenneth L. Adams

Central — Kenneth L. Adams, 79, of 118 Goodwin Drive, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Born in Pickens he was a son of the late John Talley, Sr. and Verba Adams.

He owned and operated Marietta Feed & Seed, and one of his favorite past times was racing.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Davis Adams of the home; a son, Bobby Adams, Sr. (Rhonda) of Six Mile; a sister, Frances Aiken of Townville; two grandchildren, Bobby Adams, Jr. and Monica Adams; two great-grandchildren, Odin Ocampo and Mackenzie Adams.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Adams were held this morning in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel, followed by burial at Mountain View Memorial Park in Travelers Rest. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements