John Wheatley

Easley — John Wheatley, 86, of Easley, husband of Esther Harwood Wheatley, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.

Born April 18, 1930, in Dordan, England, to the late Jack and Jane Hitchman Wheatley, John was a model train enthusiast and a golf fanatic.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his half-brother, Wilfred “Wilf” Hitchman and his wife, Edith Hitchman.

Mr. Wheatley is survived by his wife of 61 years and a niece, Anne Ball (Andrew).

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville 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.

Frances A. Hendricks

Central — Mrs. Frances Arnold Hendricks, 91, wife of the late James Alton Hendricks, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Manna Health and Rehab, Pickens.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Clayton and Ethel Henson Arnold, Mrs. Hendricks was a homemaker and a member of Kings Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Rev. Arnold Becker (Beth) of Boiling Springs, Rick Hendricks (Diane) and Ronnie Hendricks (Donna), all of Central; two daughters, Judy Taylor (Johnny) of Seneca and Debbie Bell (Tommy) of Central; two brothers, W.C. Arnold of Charleston and Harold Arnold of McCormick; three sisters, Nellie Sue Breazeale of California, Shirley McSwain of North Carolina and Martha Jean Moore of Central; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hendricks was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Murray; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 16 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Reverends Arnold Becker and Harold Sanders officiating and burial following in the Kings Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the cemetery fund of Kings Grove Baptist Church, 1335 Old Seneca Road, Central, SC 29630.

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

Carol Jean Shelton Stiwinter

Easley — Carol Jean Shelton Stiwinter, 71, of Easley, died Wednesday, June 14, 2016, at her residence.

Carol was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Jackson County, N.C., a daughter of the late Harry Matthews and Christine McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Asberry Stiwinter, who died Dec. 19, 2014.

Carol was raised by her grandparents, Elbert and Millie Shelton. She was a homemaker and was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church in Easley.

She is survived by her two sons, Neal Stiwinter (Trisha) and Rusty Stiwinter (Tammy), all of Easley; five grandchildren, Jeff, Jesse, Tayler, Ashley and Morgan Stiwinter; four sisters, Patsy Henderson (Carl) of Chesnee, Peggy Chisum (Jimmy) of Piedmont, Judy Parrish of Spartanburg and Kay Hughes (Clyde) of Easley.

Her funeral service was held June 17 at Pendleton Street Baptist Church in Easley, conducted by the Rev. Allen Williams and the Rev. Johnnie Norris. Burial followed in Stewart Cemetery in Cullowhee, N.C.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel Day Nabors

Easley — Hazel Day Nabors, 78, formerly of Little Pond Road, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Brookdale in Easley.

Born on Jan. 31, 1938, in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Ilor and Catherine Hughes Day.

Mrs. Nabors was retired from Ryobi in Pickens and was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Gary Ray Nabors of Easley; brother, John Frank Day (Janie) of Pickens; a niece and two nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Clara McWhorter.

Funeral services were held June 20 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church, 160 Cross Roads Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.

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

 

Amanda Lucille Bagwell Hintson

Easley — Amanda Lucille Bagwell Hintson, 87, of Easley, wife of Clifford F. Hintson Sr., received her wings Thursday, June 16, 2016, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.

She departed on her flight at 2 p.m. and ascended peacefully as her husband ended a prayer to God for her and she was escorted by a host of Angels to be with her family who were waiting for her with open arms.

Born in Greenville County to the late Eddie L. and Annie Worley Bagwell, she was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Easley for 10 years. She loved people and animals. Amanda and her husband owned and operated Amanda’s Bird Center for 30 years before retiring in 1998.

In addition to her parents, Amanda was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph D. Bagwell, and sister, Frances Haley.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 63 years; son, Cliff Hintson Jr. (Maryanne) of Easley; grandson, Jamie Hintson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private memorial service was held Saturday, June 18, at the residence, with the Rev. Dr. Keith Shorter officiating.

Her husband would like to express his appreciation for your prayers and support. Amazed by His Grace, AmClif.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Mt. Airy Baptist Church, 210 Mt. Airy Church 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.

Thomas Scott Pilgrim

Liberty — Thomas Scott Pilgrim, 51, of Liberty, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 13, 2016.

He was the son of the late Wayne and Bernice Pilgrim.

He was a mechanic by trade; and despite being paralyzed half of his life, he was a very loving father and Popa.

He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Cox-Pilgrim, of the home; his stepdaughter, Jessica Cox of Georgia; his two grandchildren, Trinity and Jada; his brothers, Charles “CW” and Randell Pilgrim, both of Liberty; as well as several young people that called him Pops.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Melinda Davis. The family would like to give a special thank you to Lynn Kay, who was his home health care nurse for almost six years.

Graveside services were held June 20 in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Bertha Townes

Pickens — Mrs. Bertha Grant Townes, widow of James Fletcher Townes, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 17, 2016.

Mrs. Townes was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Julius Walter and Addie Hudson Grant. She was a faithful member of Bethany Church of God for 65 years, where she served as church clerk for 34 years, formerly taught Sunday school and sang in the choir and with the Townes Family Singers. Mrs. Townes was a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her four children, James Fletcher Townes Jr. of the home, Joyce (Rev. Carl McConnell) of Dacusville, Dianne Townes of Pickens and Debra Swaney of Pickens. Also surviving are four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Cecil H. Grant and Joseph W. Grant, both of Pickens, and four sisters, Dorothy Dodgens, Elizabeth Eades, and Katie and Lou Grant, all of Pickens.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Townes was preceded in death by brothers, Rev. Bill Grant, Rev. Donald Grant and sisters, Bernice Couch, Veda Mae Townes and Inez Grant.

Services were held June 20 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel in Pickens, with the Rev. Roger Stephens officiating and a eulogy by Mr. Lynn Townes, and burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and gardens, with the Rev. Carl McConnell officiating.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Chip Reeves

Pickens — Arnold Edward “Chip” Reeves Jr., 71, husband of the late Laura Marie Devine Reeves, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Chip was born in Pickens County, a son of Margaret Anthony Reeves Burgess of Seneca and the late Arnold Edward “Sass” Reeves. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Chip was a member at Pickens Country Club and will be missed by his many golfing buddies. He was retired from the City of Pickens, and he was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He loved golf, following the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers and above all, spending time with his family.

A beloved father and grandfather, Chip is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Reeves, and a son, Jamie Reeves (Gretchen), both of Easley, and grandsons, Jay and Ben Reeves. Also surviving are two sisters, Phyllis (Dan) Rampey of Pickens and Tammie Owen of Seneca; and a brother, Rick (Marsha) Reeves of Liberty.

A memorial service was held June 21 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Upstate or the charity of your choice.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

James “Jim” Lloyd Carnes

Pickens — James “Jim” Lloyd Carnes, 63, of Pickens, husband of June D. Wagner Carnes, passed Saturday, June 18, in North Carolina.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Jeff Carnes and Mary Alice Laney Carnes, Jim was a member of Six Mile Masonic Lodge No. 339 A.F.M., where he served as Lodge Master in 2011 and 2015. He helped with Meals on Wheels, enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Jim cared greatly for his friends and family. He enjoyed telling jokes and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Laney, and brother-in-law, Lot Caudill.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years; son, Jeff Carnes; sisters, Wassie Caudill and Debbie Brock (Dave); sister-in-law, Deb Laney; and grandchildren, Megan and Robert Carnes.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 595 Old Liberty Road in Easley.

Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home at 305 W. Main St. in Easley prior to the graveside service.

Flowers are accepted at the funeral home. Family has requested donations be made directly to Six Mile Masonic Lodge, Attn: No. 339 Secretary, 140 Hugh Lane, Pickens, SC 29671.

Family will be at the residence. You will be missed, my best friend and hero.

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