Linda Marie Chapman Arnold

Pickens — Mrs. Linda Marie Chapman Arnold, 48, of 138 Crescent Hill Road, Pickens, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at her residence.

Linda was born in Pickens County on July 6, 1967, to the late Homer Henry Chapman and Sarah Marie Bryant. She loved her hometown of Pickens and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her children, Kala Arnold Gilstrap (Josh), Cory Arnold and Derek Arnold (Chari) all of Pickens; eight grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Chapman, Paula Youngblood and Teresa Sekerchak, all of Pickens; and brothers, Sammy Joe Chapman and Bobby Joe Chapman, both of Pickens.

In addition to her parents; she was predeceased by a brother, Billy Gean Chapman.

Funeral services were held Feb. 24 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Pickens.

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

MARY M. RAMEY

LIBERTY — Mary M. Ramey, 88, of Liberty, wife of the late Mike Newton Ramey, passed from this life on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at her home.

Mary was born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Henry Madison and Betty James Mulligan. She was formerly employed in textiles as a spooler and was a member of Blue Ridge View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Wallace) Kay of Liberty and her two sons, Larry (Janice) Ramey of Cateechee and Roger Ramey of Liberty. She left precious memories also to her six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and sister, Hannah Ramey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ramey was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ramey and her brother, Marion Mulligan.

Graveside services were held Feb. 25 at West View Cemetery in Liberty.

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

Tommy Ellenburg

Central — Thomas Joe “Tommy” Ellenburg, 57, of 425 Pea Ridge Road, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Central, he was a son of the late David C. and Louise Carver Ellenburg. He retired from Woodall Automotive and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Regina Jones Ellenburg of the home; a daughter, April Woodall (Kenny) of Central; a son, Wayne Ellenburg (Shannon) of Central; two brothers, Daniel Ellenburg of Liberty and Bobby Carver of Liberty; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor Tommy’s life were held Feb. 27 at Fairview Baptist Church in Liberty, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Fairview Baptist Church Youth Fund, 766 Kelly Mill Road, Six Mile SC 29682. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Royselle Spence Hammers

Six Mile — Royselle Spence Hammers, 79, passed from this life Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2016.

Born in Harrisburg, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Robison Spence.

Mrs. Hammers enjoyed helping and assisting many who were in much need throughout her life as a caregiver and was a member of The Assembly of God her entire life.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Randy Hammers of Six Mile; her daughter, Paula (Bill) Burns of Knoxville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, David Burns of Hendersonville, Tenn., Kelly Brown of Knoxville, Tenn.; Ashley Harrison of Bonne Terre, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Keely, Kyle, Jalen, Jordan, Breanna, Chase, Sofia; and two sisters, Vana (Leo) Tharp of Harrisburg, Ark., and Joyce Lovelady of Indianapolis, Ind.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hammers was predeceased by her son, Leon Hammers.

Funeral services were held Feb. 27 at Dillard Funeral Home chapel.

Memorials may be made to Jacobs Hope 1445 North Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. http://www.jacobshope.com.

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

Elva Dodson Davenport

Easley — Elva Dodson Davenport, 93, of Easley, wife of the late William Davenport, passed away Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Dick and Belle Dodson, she was a current resident of the Sarah Gossett Retirement Home in Greenville.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Martha Alter (Robert) of Newnan, Ga.; two grandsons, Scott Frazier (Samantha) of Chipley, Fla., and Todd Frazier (Rosanna) of Warner Robbins, Ga.; two granddaughters, Beth Williams (Jeff) of Newnan, Ga., and Paige Frazier of Easley; one granddaughter-in-law, Cynthia Davenport (Greg); 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, parents and siblings, she is predeceased by her son James William “Jim” Davenport, her daughter Gayle Davenport Frazier and her grandson James Gregory “Greg” Davenport.

Funeral services were held Feb. 26 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in 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.

Lamar “Poss” Gilstrap

Liberty — Lamar Glenn “Poss” Gilstrap, 72, of 330 Patterson Road died Tuesday, Feb., 23, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Liberty, he was the husband of Anna Marie Bohning Gilstrap and a son of the late Glenn William and Velma Osteen Gilstrap. He was retired from Greenwood Mills and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a sister-in-law, Barbara Gilstrap, and a nephew, Kevin Wales Gilstrap.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Gillespie, and a brother, Wales “Fargo” Gilstrap.

A private family graveside service at Westview Cemetery was held Feb. 25. Liberty Mortuary handled arrangements.

Peggy H. Williams

Easley — Peggy Humphreys Williams, 90, wife of the late Marvin Richard Williams, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the home of her daughter.

Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillian Swaffar Humphreys.

Mrs. Williams was a retired registered nurse from The Greenville Hospital System and was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church.

She was the beloved mother of Sue Champion of Florida, Rick Williams of Easley, Anne Owen (Larry) of Easley, and Robert Williams (Patty) of Virginia. Cherishing her memory are 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held in Oates Cemetery in Easley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Gentiva Hospice of Greenville, 15 Brenden Way, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29615.

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

Ellen Caddell

Six Mile — Claudia Ellen Howard Caddell, 75, of 258 Mountain View Church Road, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Six Mile, she was the widow of Francis Marion Caddell and a daughter of the late Claude Holland and Mildred Dacus Howard. She was employed with Easley Family Practice and Internal Medicine. Her life revolved around taking care of others, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are 2 sons, Gregg Caddell (Mary) of Central and Steven Caddell (Jennifer) of Six Mile; a sister, Brenda Rettberg of Fountain Inn; three brothers, Alton Howard of Pickens, Reggie Howard of Easley and Ricky Howard of Liberty; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Caddell will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at Liberty Mortuary. Burial will follow at Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of her brother, Ricky Howard, at 553 Mauldin Lake Road Liberty, SC 29657. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Frederica A. Black

Pickens — Frederica Alexander Black passed peacefully at Rose Hill Retirement Home in Marion, N.C., on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016.

She was born into this world on Feb. 6, 1919, in Pickens, a beloved daughter of Ernest Franklin and Frederica McDaniel Alexander.

Upon graduating Pickens High School, she married her one and only love — her high school sweetheart, Joseph William (Bill) Black. They married on June 22, 1938, and lived the majority of their near 72 years of marriage primarily in Pickens, where they lovingly raised their two children.

Mrs. Black was an incredibly kind, sweet and unassuming lady who devoted her entire life to her family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. It was obvious to anyone who knew her that she treasured the role of homemaker and embraced it wholeheartedly.

Anyone who ever had the honor of gracing the door of her home was immediately and warmly made to feel welcome. She was genuinely gracious the entirety of her 97 years.

A beautiful Christian example not only for her family, she cherished volunteering in the First Baptist Church of Pickens 4 and 5 year olds Sunday School class for decades, where she both taught and played the piano. During that time period, she could be found every Saturday evening sitting in the living room at the upright piano going over the music for the following morning.

Surviving to remember her with love are her two children, Linda Black Wood (Richard) and Joseph Tribble Black (Kathy); granddaughters, Heather Wood Anderson (Greg) and Liza Wood Holmes (John); and two great-granddaughters, Grace and Molly Anderson.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Black was predeceased by her much beloved husband, Joseph William (Bill) Black; younger sister and dearest friend, Julia McKenzie Alexander; and treasured older brother, Vincent Holley Alexander.

The family rests in the knowledge that this dear woman who spent her Earthly life making home a sweet and loving place for them is now receiving her welcome into her eternal home, which has been lovingly awaiting her arrival.

A service to celebrate Mrs. Black’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pickens Historical Society: PO Box 775, Pickens, SC 29671 or the Hospice of your choice.

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

Hoke Lyday

Easley — Mr. Hoke Jackson Lyday, 76, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Grady Jackson and Martha Georgia Lesley Lyday, Mr. Lyday retired from Alice Manufacturing Company with more than 35 years of service and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving are a son, Steve Lyday of Easley; two brothers, J.C. Lyday of Six Mile, and Robert Lyday of Powdersville; two sisters, Ruby and Sue Durham, both of Easley; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lyday was predeceased by a son, William Jackson Lyday; a daughter, Betty Sue Lyday; three brothers, Woodrow Lesley, and Henry and Estes Lyday; and two sisters, Essie Johnson and Jessie Medlin.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Family members are at their respective homes.

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