Tony R. Morgan

EASLEY — Tony R. Morgan, 50, of Easley, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016.

He is survived by his daughters, Crystal (John) Kelly and Carla Morgan; his siblings, Dale Morgan, Christopher Morgan, and Tracy Morgan; his five grandchildren; and his parents, Homer and Linda Morgan.

The family will be holding a private service.

Joyce Wrenn Owens

Easley — Joyce Wrenn Owens, 76, of Easley, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, April 23, 2016, and was the loving wife of Melvin Ray Owens.

Born in Greenville to the late Clyde Allison Wrenn and Eleanor Ophelia Cassell Wrenn,

She was a member of Siloam Baptist Church, and a former member of Monaghan Baptist Church and Tanglewood Baptist Church. Joyce was an active choir member. In earlier years she played organ, piano, drums, banjo, all by ear, and was a member of the gospel quartet, Cheerful Sounds for many years. She loved to do her yard work, had the most infectious smile, brought joy to any room she entered, and she was a “friend maker”. She impacted her community in her daily travels, and was truly a friend to all she encountered.

In addition to her husband of 57 years, Joyce is survived by her son, Timothy Ray Owens, of Greenville; daughter, Melanie Renee Crews (Craig), of Easley; sisters, Joann Wrenn, of Greer, Betty Sue Burbach (George), Judy Fair (Greg), all of Chapin, and Miriam Thomas (Mike), of Mauldin; grandchildren, Taylor Crews, Ethan Crews, and Savannah Owens; mother-in-law & dearest friend, Viola Owens.

Funeral services were held April 28 at Robinson Funeral Home, Powdersville Road in Easley with Reverend David Osborne and Pastor Troy Harrison officiating.

Flowers are accepted, and family requested donation to Siloam Baptist Church Building Fund or Choir Ministries, 229 Siloam Road, Easley, SC 29642.

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

Richard C. Garvin

Easley — Richard C. Garvin, of Easley, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, and was the husband to Linda M. DeLooper Garvin.

Richard was born in Charleston to the late Cecil Garvin and Leona Lavender Garvin.

He proudly served his country in the National Guard for seven years.

He was a member of Easley First Baptist Church since 2003 when he and Linda moved to the area from Seneca, and he was a member of the “Seekers” Sunday School Class. Richard attended Newberry College, received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Midlands Technical College, and retired from Clemson University in 1997 where he worked in Agriculture. He enjoyed gardening, loved his community and church, and to Richard family came first, especially his granddaughters.

In addition to his loving wife of 49 years, Richard is survived by his son, Richard “Ricky” Garvin, Jr, of Anacortes, Wash.; daughter, Jenny G. Whitfield (Marty), of Easley; sister, Marilyn Adams (Jerry), of Bishopville; three granddaughters, Riley Whitfield, Haley Whitfield, and Ansley Whitfield.

Memorial services were held April 30 at Easley First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. John Adams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made directly to Easley First Baptist Church, attention “For Generations to Come”.

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

Nancy Kelly

Six Mile — Nancy Bryant Kelly, 76, of 1261 Liberty Highway, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Liberty she was a daughter of the late L.V. and Lila Evatt Bryant. She proudly retired as a Sergeant from the Liberty Police Department, and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Dwight Kelly of the home; two sons, Randy Kelly (Julie) of Easley, and Ronnie Kelly (Larissa) of Easley; a sister, Vivian Wardlaw of Central; two brothers, Ernest Bryant of Six Mile, and Virgil Bryant of Liberty; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Kelly.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Kelly were held April 29 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be private.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

Jessie Wheeler Vinson

Easley — Mr. Jessie Wheeler Vinson, 81 of 100 Mark Twain Lane, Easley, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his residence.

Jessie was born on Oct. 10, 1934 to the late Allie Effird, Sr. and Mary Vinson. He worked his whole life as a carpenter, and in his free time enjoyed gardenins, fishing, and going to various flea markets around the upstate.

Jessie is survived by a son; Ellic Vinson of Rock Hill; two daughters; Teresa Sell and Jessie Totherow, both of Easley; a step-son; William “Billy” Vinson; two brothers; Dean Vinson and John Thomas Vinson; and two sisters; Anner and Martha. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a special son-in-law; Greg Hatchell; and his good friends; Chester and Annette.

The family will hold private memorial services 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. 

Noel Crowther “Andy” Anderson

Clemson — Noel Crowther “Andy” Anderson, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Valeria and Joe P. Anderson; son Joseph Mark Anderson; brother, Perrin Anderson; and sister, Edith Carter. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Evelyn, he is survived by daughters Carole Anderson Shelton (Chuck) of Tampa, Fla.; Beth Anderson Gerrald (Van) of Asheville, N.C.; son Douglas Crowther Anderson (Mary Ellen) of Greenville. Also surviving are grandchildren Quincy Gerrald (Allison) of Greenville; Katherine Gerrald Moore (Joe) of Spartanburg; Elizabeth Ann Anderson of Greenville; great-grandchildren Gracyn Elizabeth Gerrald and Sadie Rea Moore.

Mr. Anderson graduated from Clemson University and retired from Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. He was a World War II veteran, served on the Pickens County Registration and Elections Commission for 32 years and was a dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteer. He was a 64 year member of the Pendleton Farmers’ Society and served as president. He was honored with the Order of the Silver Crescent by Governor Nikki Haley in 2013.

Graveside services were held April 30 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, followed by a celebration of life service at Grace United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Methodist Church, 390 East Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, S.C. 29671.

Blanche Helen Cantrell Chastain

Pickens — Blanche Helen Cantrell Chastain, 89, born in Salem, on April 11, 1927, passed away Wednesday April 27 2016.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Mamie Cantrell, Father Furman Cantrell, sisters Ruby Kelly, Alma Morgan; brother Lloyd Cantrell; husband of 55 years James “Jimmy” Floyd Chastain; daughter Jessie Lee Green; sons-in-law Henry Lee Green, and Milton Larry Tate; and Grandson Billy Ray Anders.

She is survived by Evelyn Hawkins (Joel), Mary Anders (Buddy), Wallace Chastain (Corinne), Linda Tate and Sharon Chappell (Roy). Blanche is blessed with a large family consisting of 24 grandchildren, 49 great-grand children and 24 great-great-grand children. In addition to being the matriarch of a large family she was also an extremely hard worker and spent 15 plus years working at Singer manufacturing until a severe back injury forced her into retirement. Blanche was proud to have finished the seventh grade and was an avid reader who began each day by reading her bible. She enjoyed Saturday yard sales, football games, sewing and word searches. She was born during the Great Depression and spent her life making-do with the minimum. She raised her own chickens, saved her grease drippings, slow cooked pinto beans on her buck stove and sewed her own clothes all while raising six children and attending to her special grandchildren. Until she was 69 years old she had only been as far away from home as Fletcher, N.C.; however at an age when most people settle down and with injuries and health conditions that should have kept her down, Blanche fell in love with traveling. She has been thirty thousand feet above the earth and 100 feet below the surface of the ocean. She visited many amazing places such as Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Minnesota, Key West Florida and the Grand Cayman Islands. She loved taking Helicopter tours and going to shows like Medieval Times. Her most favorite places to be other than her mountain home were Gatlinburg, Tenn., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. Blanche was an extremely strong, kind good-hearted woman with an infectious smile who loved and was loved by many. Blanche experienced many tragedies and endured many hardships but she never once failed to be the rock of her large family. Her family is lucky to have had such an amazing role model for 89 years. In death, her family is lucky to have gained a Guardian Angel.

Services to honor the life of Blanche Chastain were held May 1 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens followed by graveside service at Holly Springs Cemetery.

Paul bearers are Mike Green, James Anders, Wally Anders, Bo Tate, Brent Tate, Ryan Chappell and Paul Palmiotto.

Patricia Irene Favors

EASLEY — Patricia (Pat) Irene Favors, 61, of Easley, the daughter of Roland and Josephine Anderson, passed away surrounded by the ones she laughed, lived, and loved with on April 28, 2016.

She was predeceased by her sister, Nancy Hooper, and father, Roland Anderson, and survived by her daughter, Tonya Lucero-Davis (Jermonn) and son, Timothy Lucero. In addition to her many loving nieces, nephews, and friends, Pat had four grandchildren whom she adored:  Carter, Callie, Nadia, and Naomi. She had a giving heart and loved helping others. Although our hearts are heavy, our souls rejoice because she has no more pain or suffering, no more sadness or remorse, and no more worry or fear. She fought a good fight, a very tough fight, but she finished the course and obtained her prize.

Services were held May 2 at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Favor family.

Bonner Pratt, Jr.

Greenville — Burts Bonner Pratt, Jr., passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Liberty he was a son of the late Burts Bonner, Sr. and Frances Boggs Pratt.

He retired as the Department Head of Tri-County Technical College’s Textile Manufacturing Program, and was a member of Overbrook Baptist Church.

Mr. Pratt was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War, and was a graduate of Clemson University, and was also a member of the Hejaz Shrine Temple.

Surviving are his wife, Nannie Mae Rich Pratt of the home; two brothers, Joseph A. Pratt (Mary Ann) of Chester, Va., and Paul David Pratt (Jane) of Liberty; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Bonner Pratt, four sisters, Mary Frances Proffitt, Kathryn Blackwell, Eleanor Williams, and Aletha Smith, and two brothers, Kyle Pratt and Robert “Bobby” Pratt.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Pratt were held May 3 at Overbrook Baptist Church followed by burial at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the Pat Pratt Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 2848, Greenville SC 29602-2848, thru the School District of Greenville County, with the proceeds going to the Wade Hampton High School Library, or Overbrook Baptist Church, 1705 East North Street, Greenville SC 29607. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements