Myrtie C. Stokes

Easley — Mrs. Myrtie Cantrell Stokes, 97, wife of the late John Wesley Stokes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Wallace and Minnie Chapman Cantrell, Mrs. Stokes retired from Alice Manufacturing Company and was a member of Arial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, Jay Stokes (Shirley) of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Muriel Hester (J.D.), Geraline Houston and Patricia Booty (Noah Jean), all of Easley; one brother, Charles Cantrell of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Lyvonne Greene of Greenville; seven grandchildren, Mitch Hester, Scott Hester, Cynthia S. Durham, Sonya Houston, Andrea B. Simpson, Larry Booty, and John W. Stokes; 10 great-grandchildren, Jennifer H. Going, Mitchell Hester, Daniel Hester, Jessica Durham, Brandon Booty, Megan Booty, Sarah Hester, Simon Durham, Daniel Simpson and Wayde Stokes; and two great-great-grandchildren, Skylar Hester and Jameson Going.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Stokes was predeceased by three brothers, James, J.B. and John Cantrell; four sisters, Lois Davis, Winnie Duncan, Mildred Ellison and Marie Willimon; and a son-in-law, Jack Houston.

Graveside services were held Feb. 18 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Kathryn S. Galloway

Central — Kathryn Smith Galloway, 86, of Central, widow of Edward Glenn Galloway, completed her journey home to be with her lord on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Cottingham Hospice House.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Hampton Smith and Katie Waters Smith.

She was a retiree of Westpoint Stevens. For more than 20 years she has worked at Memory Gardens. She was a very active charter member of East Clemson Baptist Church and volunteered many years with Vacation Bible School and served on the Fellowship Committee of the church. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Surviving are daughter, Kathy Elliott (George Brown); son, Michael (Angie) Galloway; grandchildren, Blake (Katie) Elliott, Tori and Madi Galloway; sister, Pearline S. Rhodes; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, David Smith, Levi Smith, Nathan Smith, Albert Smith, Elijah Smith and LC Smith; and sisters, Rena Reeves and Ellen Boggs.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at East Clemson Baptist Church, with burial following in Memory Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646, or to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the caregivers at Cottingham Hospice House for providing such tender and caring service to Mrs. Galloway and her family.

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

Zoie James Hawthorne

Easley — Zoie James Hawthorne, 90, of Easley, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.

Born in Anderson, she was the widow of William E. Hawthorne Sr. and a daughter of the late John James Sr. and May Young James.

She retired from Dunean Mill and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a daughter, Janice Sturner (Rudy) of Central; a son, Russell Grantner (Regina) of Pickens; five stepsons, Allan, Donnie, David and Robert Hawthorne; a brother, William Harold James of Central; two grandchildren, Penny Winchester and Jon Sturner; three great-grandchildren, Tiffany Barnes, Will and Katie Sturner; and a great-great grandchild, Dakota Barnes.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Sandra Hawthorne, a stepson, W.E. Hawthorne Jr., four sisters, Martha Grant, Lois Davis, Ruth Boggs and Betty Cater, and a brother, John James Jr.

Services were held Feb. 18.

Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are assisting the family.

Evelyn S. Elrod

Easley — Evelyn Sizemore Elrod, 79, formerly of Rice Road, wife of the late William R. Elrod, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence Redmond Sizemore.

Mrs. Elrod was retired from Engineered Custom Plastics in Liberty and was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Sandy Elrod Shelton (Billy) of Easley; and two grandchildren, Will Shelton and Eric Shelton.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Ladd; and three brothers, Charles, Carl and Roy Sizemore.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to Tabor United Methodist Church, 119 Biltmore Drive, Pickens, SC 29671. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

HOWELL L. “WILLIE” SCARBOROUGH

Central — SMG Howell Leon “Willie” Scarborough, S.C. Army National Guard, Ret., 88, husband of Rebecca Samples Scarborough of Central, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at the Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home.

Born in Franklin County, Ga., he was a son of the late Alex and Icie Christian Scarborough. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and served for more than 38 years in the S.C. Army National Guard and retired in the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a member of the “Ole Timers Club” of Battery C with the Clemson National Guard.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Shelley (Roger) Roper of Central and Susan (Dennis) Nash of Seneca; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Brad) Elliott of Clemson; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Blume Scarborough.

Funeral services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry J. Timmerman officiating. A burial with full military honors was held at M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veteran’s Cemetery in Anderson following the service.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

Mary P. Moore

Easley — Mary Patterson Moore, 78, of Moore Drive, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at her home.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Bessie Saxton Patterson.

Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and attended Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy. She loved her family dearly and had a passion for growing flowers.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Bud Moore; two sons, William Perry Moore (Lisa) of Simpsonville and Greg Moore (Teresa) of Easley; a daughter-in-law, Mary Moore; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Betty Waldrop of Powdersville and Sunny Posey and Faye Lollis, both of Easley.

A special “thank you” to the staff of Hospice of the Upstate for the exceptional care of Mrs. Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Marty R. Moore; three sisters, Doris Hammontree, Carol Smith and Beulah Norris; and three brothers, Calvin, Bob and Jewel Patterson.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.

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.

Mike Brown

Easley — Mr. Charles Michael “Mike” Brown, 65, husband of Paula Griffin Brown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Pickens County, a son of Catherine Winslett Brown and the late Perry Ford Brown, Mr. Brown was the retired owner and operator of Mike Brown Grading and was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 42 years and his mother, are two daughters, Kiley Michal Brown and Adison Marie Brown, both of Easley; two brothers, Bobby Brown (Kay) and Ricky Brown, all of Easley; two sisters, Ann Brown and Libby Dodson, both of Easley; and a sister-in-law, Betty Brown. In addition to his father, Mr. Brown was predeceased by a brother, Donnie Brown.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, with an entombment following in the Chapel of Reflections Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or to Pruitt Health Hospice, 1510 North Fant Street, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

James Mack Barbee, Jr.

Liberty — James Mack Barbee Jr. 93, husband of Alline Chandler Barbee, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Mr. Barbee was born in Harrisburg, N.C., a son of the late James Mack Barbee Sr. and the late Lulu Springs Howie Barbee. He was retired from Cannon Fieldcrest in Kannapolis, N.C., and he was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church. Mr. Barbee was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in artillery.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Alline, of the home, his daughter, Tina Barbee Byrum (Kevin) of Pickens, grandchildren, Wesley Byrum (Ashley) of Greenville and Ryan Byrum (Alexis) of Central. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Lee of Harrisburg, N.C.

Services were held Feb. 19 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Dorthy B. Galbreath

Pickens — Dorthy Bowen Galbreath, 65, of Pickens, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at her home.

Dorthy was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle Brissey Bowen. She was formerly employed in textiles and also at St. Jude Medical, and she attended Gap Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Hubert Marion Pelfrey of Six Mile, her daughters, Melissa McCall of the home and Genna Talbert of Pickens, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Edward Bowen of Tamassee.

Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at Gap Hill Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

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

Inez M. Powell

Easley — Inez Moore Powell, 75, of 709 Rice Road, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Edgefield, she was the widow of Milton F. Powell and a daughter of the late Samuel Clark Sr. and Florence Bryant Moore.

She retired from Ellenburg Nursing Home in Anderson.

Surviving are a son, Robert Powell and his wife, Evelyn, of Liberty; three brothers, John, Benny and Ray Moore; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Frances Johnson; two sisters, JoAnne Kelley and Nancy McGlothin; and two brothers, Sam and Clarence “Bug” Moore.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Powell were held Feb. 22 at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Pauline S. Stewart

Easley — Pauline Stewart, 89, of Fruit Mountain Road, wife of the late I.H. Stewart, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at her home.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late James and Julia Leffell Stewart.

Mrs. Stewart was retired from Baptist Easley Hospital and was a member of United Wesleyan Church in Easley.

Surviving are her children, Isom Phillip Stewart (Brenda) and Cam S. Surrett, all of Easley; four grandchildren, Julie Surrett Collins, Jennie Surrett Bruner, Crystal Stewart Chandler and Leslie Stewart Bailey; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Buck Surrett; sisters, Katie, Irene and Mary; and half-sisters, Ruby and Viola; brothers, Bob and Roy; and a half-brother, Ray.

Funeral services were held Feb. 21 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

Corby Lee “Chuck” Charles

Marietta — Corby Lee “Chuck” Charles, 66, husband of the late Lois Charles, passed Feb. 18, 2016.

Mr. Charles was born in Raysal, W.Va., the son of the late George Charles and Goldie Hicks Charles of Marietta.

Mr. Charles was a self-employed electrician and retired from Hess.

Survivors include three daughters, Goldie Finley (Chris) of Marietta, Crystal Finley (Brian) of Greenville and Tia Charles of Indiana. Mr. Charles is also survived by two stepsons and two stepdaughters. He also leaves in his memory six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 20 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with entombment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Mausoleum I and II.

Mr. Charles was predeceased by his father, one brother and six sisters.

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

Dillard Funeral home is assisting the Charles family.

Carrie Margaret “Marnie” Singleton

Sunset — Carrie Margaret “Marnie” Singleton, 45, wife of Matthew Lewis Brown, went to be with the Lord Thursday Feb. 18, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. Singleton was born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Barbara Ann Dean Singleton and Jimmy Wayne Singleton of Pickens.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years; two sisters, Lesile Singleton Dalton (Russell) of Pickens and Anna Singleton Norton (Keith) of Pickens; six nieces, Andie Dalton, Madeline Dalton, Jordan Brown, Bailey Brown, Kaylyn Brown and Anna Hudson; and four nephews, Cody Brown, Joshua Hudson, Zachery Hudson and Reid Norton.

Services were held Feb. 21 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel.

Mrs. Singleton was predeceased by her mother.

Memorials may be made to the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health, 131 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 220, Greenville, SC 29615. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Singleton family.

Tiffany Hope Lovell

Easley — Tiffany Hope Lovell, 33, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, Tiffany was a daughter of Stella Marie Reeves Lovell of the home, Marion Kenneth Lovell and his wife, Cathy Lovell, of Easley.

Tiffany was a member of New Image Church and enjoyed dancing and fishing and loved her family.

Survivors include her mother, Stella Lovell of the home; father and stepmother, Marion and Cathy Lovell of Easley; a fiancé, Rickey Smith of Easley; two sisters, Rachelle Lovell of Easley and Marie Gray (Keith) of Easley; three brothers, Wesley Reid (Trace) of Six Mile, Tony Lovell (Miranda) of Greenville and Matthew Lovell of Easley; a niece and nephew, Leeanne Reid and Blake Reid, both of Easley; and a special cousin, Cameron Morgan of Easley.

Services were held Feb. 23 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Lovell family.

Clifford H. Renfro

EasleY — Mr. Clifford Howard Renfro, 91, husband of Eloise Cooper Renfro and the late Opal Mae Stewart Renfro, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home.

Born in Snowflake, Va., a son of the late Robert David and Clara Davidson Renfro, Mr. Renfro served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He served in WWII, landing on Utah Beach in Normandy. He served two tours in the Vietnam War, where he was listed missing in action on two occasions during the war, and was nominated for the Silver Star. Howard was a member of Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as deacon and elder.

Surviving, in addition to his wife Eloise Cooper Renfro, are three sons, Howard Douglas “Doug” Renfro (Becky) of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Brian Renfro (Mary), and David Renfro, all of Easley; four daughters, Zeondra “Sis/Muffin” Patrick (Clifford) of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Rhonda Youngblood (Gary), Kathy Cox (David) and Sonya Calvert, all of Easley; a sister, Louella Brown of Granite City, Ill.; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, Makenna Grace. In addition to his first wife and parents, Mr. Renfro was predeceased by five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial and graveside services will follow at a later date in the Burkburnett Cemetery in Burkburnett, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley First Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 1227, Easley, SC 29641, or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

James Tillman Davis

Pickens — James Tillman Davis, 56, husband of Pamela Anne Mosley Davis, passed away Thursday Feb. 18, 2016.

Mr. Davis was born in Macon County, N.C., a son of the late Lillian Eulena Calloway and Arthur Roland Davis II.

Mr. Davis was an avid outdoorsman and also enjoyed working on cars. Pa Tillman cherished his family with all of his heart, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years; one daughter, Stephanie Renee’ Davis-Hoover (Chris); one son, Jeremiah Tillman Davis (Bethany) of Charlottesville, Va.; four sisters, Robin Guard of Highlands, N.C., Marie Davis of Mountain Rest, Teresa Rogers (Scott) of Salem and Carolyn Shepard (Richard) of Cape Coral, Fla.; one brother, David Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Madison Hoover and Chase Hoover, both of Easley.

A graveside service was held Feb. 22 at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Davis was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Arthur Roland Davis III.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Davis family.

Wilma R. Bono

Easley — Mrs. Wilma Kathleen Robinson Bono, 90, wife of the late Alvin Jerrold Bono, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at An Med Health, Anderson.

Born in Granite City, Ill., the daughter of the late William Ren and Chlo Stearns Robinson, Mrs. Bono earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois and retired from Collinsville Illinois Elementary School with 25 years of service. She was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son-in-law, Jack Smith Parrish Jr. of Easley; a brother, Wayne Robinson of Denver, Colo.; and a granddaughter, Frances Kathleen Parrish of Easley. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bono was predeceased by a daughter, Amy B. Parrish.

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-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.