Faye M. Rampey

Easley — Mrs. Faye Marchbanks Rampey, 77, wife of Harold Lewis Rampey, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Vergie Garland Marchbanks, Mrs. Rampey retired from Wometco Food Services and was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 61 years, are a son, Scott David Rampey (Christie) of Easley; and three grandchildren, Stephanie McCurley, Rodney Rampey and Courtney Rampey; In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rampey was predeceased by a son, Jimmy Rampey; three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held April 21in 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.

James Roach

Liberty — James Stanley Roach, 60, of 1148 Old Norris Road, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens he was a son of the late Clarence and Agnes Duncan Roach.

He was of the Baptist faith, and throughout his life loved to work on old cars.

Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Smith of Pickens; two sons, Kevin Roach and Kerry Roach both of Pickens, a sister, Barbara Owens of Easley; three brothers, Donnie Roach of Ark., Steve Roach of Easley, and Scott Roach of Liberty; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Roach will be at 1p.m. Thursday April 28 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the mortuary.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Head.

The family will be at the home of Kevin Roach, 113 Dakota Trail, Pickens SC 29671. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

Vickie A. Long

Easley — Mrs. Vickie Alexander Long, 59, wife of Glenn Edward Long, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of Lela Perry Alexander, and the late Ray Edward Alexander, Mrs. Long was a homemaker and a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 31 years, are two sons, Casey Bills and Keith Bills, both of Statesville, N.C.; two sisters, Barbara Kelley of Waterloo, and Martha Dillon of Easley; and six grandchildren. In addition to her father, Mrs. Long was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Bills; and a brother, Carl Edward Alexander.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

David Lynch

Easley — William David Lynch, 83, husband of Virginia Ruth Green Lynch, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

David was born Sept. 22, 1932 at home on Sliding Rock Road in Pickens County, a son of the late Robert L. and Rosa Mae Talley Lynch. A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a lifelong Jeep enthusiast, he was retired from Gaylord Container Corporation in Greenville after 40 years of service. David was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Easley.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lynch of the home and his brother, Harold Lynch of Sunset. His children include, Teresa Lynch Ford (Mark) of Highlands, N.C., Rhonda Lynch Lunsford (Kevin) of Easley, Christopher David Lynch of Salem, and Katrina Rose Lynch Trotter (Dwayne) of Polson, Mont., and step-daughters, Kim Sepulveda of Waco, Texas, and Jenny Provence (Michael) of Waco, Texas. Grandchildren include, Raquela Ford Alexander, Paul Ford, Levi Trotter, Whitley Sepulveda, Samuel Trotter, Tanner Sepulveda, Kenna Provence, Sophia Lynch, Gabrielle Lynch, Ava Grace Trotter, Dacey Provence, Cord Provence, and Gage Provence and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Griffin and Landon Alexander, and Cormac Ford.

David was a descendant of his great-great-great-grandfather Captain William Lynch who moved to the Table Rock area of Pickens County in 1792 following his service in the Revolutionary War. In addition to his parents, David was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Millard Lynch and a sister, Rosa Mae Lynch Revis.

Services were held April 23 at Cross Roads Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ford, The Reverend Tommy Hayes, and The Reverend Phil Henry officiating. Following the service, a funeral procession passed by the place of his birth and family home on Sliding Rock Road, arriving at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Those desiring may make memorials to Cross Roads Baptist Church Mission Trips, 160 Cross Roads Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Gwen A. Holliday

Easley — Joyce Gwen Adams Holliday, 81, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Capstone Health and Rehab of Easley.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Monford and Pauline Carlton Adams, Gwen retired from American Federal and was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Dale Holliday (Sheila) of Easley; and three grandchildren, Taryn H. Thompson, Austin Holliday and Ashley Holliday. In addition to her parents, Gwen was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Jerry Adams; and two sisters, Jean Brown and Iris McCoy.

Graveside services were held April 23, 2016, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greenville, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, 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.

Eva P. Chapman

Pickens — Eva Lee Powell Chapman, 91, widow of William Walter “Shine” Chapman, passed from this life on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at The Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Mrs. Chapman was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Mack C. and Janie McKee Powell. She was retired from The Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills in Easley and she was a member of Tabor United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir.

Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Aiken (Willie) and Teresa Stewart (Cecil) all of Pickens; grandchildren, Vicky Aiken, Tammy Cassell, Mandy Turner (Bart), and Christie Dunson (CB), seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held April 24 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens.

The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to The Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Ray W. Reece

Pickens ­— Ray William Reece, 86, loving husband of Grace Lewis Reece, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Mr. Reece was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Arthur G. and Edith Mary Aiken Reece. He was a 1957 graduate of Clemson University and spent his entire working career of 35 years at Ryobi Motor Products in Pickens. A devoted member of the Pickens First Baptist Church, Ray formerly served as chairman of the Deacons and in 2007 was awarded the status of Deacon Emeritus. He was also a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Grace of the home, his son, William Ray Reece of Pickens, and his three grandchildren, Mattison Reece of Powdersville, Kaeleigh Reece of Pickens and Johnathan Reece also of Pickens. He is also survived by four nieces and one nephew.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Reece was preceded in death by his step-mother, Alice Whitmire Reece, daughter, Laura Luree Reece, daughter-in-law, Regina Reece and siblings, Manual P. Reece, Arthur N. Reece, Esther Reece, and Pauline (Polly) Wiggs.

Funeral services were held April 22 at Pickens First Baptist Church with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to Pickens First Baptist Church, 406 E. Main St., Pickens, SC 29671 or to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29629. A message of condolence may be left for the family at www.DillardFunerals.com

Violet S. Gilstrap

Pickens — Violet Edith Stephens Gilstrap, 91, wife of the late Arthur Henry Gilstrap, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Mrs. Gilstrap was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Olin Earl and Dora Leola Garrett Gilstrap. She was retired from The Singer Company after 25 years service. Mrs. Gilstrap was a member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church where she formerly taught Sunday school and nursery and taught Bible School.

Survivors include daughters, Shirley Morgan (Mike) of Seneca, Judy Parris (Harold) of Pickens, Edith Owens (J.R.) of Easley and Martha Tucker (Scott) of Columbia; sons; Pete Gilstrap, Mack Gilstrap, Jack Gilstrap (Arlene), David Gilstrap, and Steve Gilstrap all of Pickens. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Lala Ann Stephens Rackley of Easley, and a brother, James Edward Stephens of W. Va.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gilstrap was preceded in death by a daughter, Katie Virginia Gilstrap, a brother, Earl Olin Stephens, and a sister, Willie Kate Stephens Johnson.

Services were held April 25 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church.

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

Sara Jo Ford

Easley — Mrs. Sara Jo Snead Ford, 88, wife of William Marion “Bill” Ford, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Laurens County Memorial Hospital, Clinton.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late William Arthur and Fannie Sue Elrod Snead, Mrs. Ford was a graduate of Erskine College and a homemaker. She was a member of Easley Presbyterian Church where she served in the Women of the Church. Jo loved the outdoors and had a passion for beautiful flowers.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 66 years, are a daughter, Marian F. Dawkins (Chuck) of Easley; three sons, Ron Ford of West Memphis, Ariz., David Ford (Carlotta) of Canton, Ga., and Joey Ford (Vicki) of Easley; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ford was predeceased by three sisters.

Memorial services were held April 23at Easley Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Bill Seel and Rev. Christie Gravely officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 1st St., Easley, SC 29640, or to the Presbyterian Community of South Carolina, Clinton Home, 801 Musgrove Street, Clinton, SC 29325.

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

Alice Harper New Woodring

Pickens — Alice Harper New Woodring, 87, Widow of J. Carlton Woodring, died April 20, 2016.

Born Sept. 21, 1928, a daughter of Bessie Allen Harper New and Francis Hugh McKee New. Alice and her late husband made their home in Pickens County for the past 20 years. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Hilton Head, and Greenville, until retiring in 1988.

Surviving include; siblings; Ellen N. Hiller, Sarah N. Gray, Francis H.M. New, Weston K. New; and many nieces and nephews;

Private services will be held to honor the life of Alice.

Memorials may be made to Pickens Co. Humane Society, 500 Five Forks Rd., Liberty, S.C., 29657.