Cricket Hughes

Central — Martha Ann “Cricket” Hughes, 77, beloved wife of William Leander “Bill” Hughes died Monday, May 26, 2014 at her home.

Cricket was born in Six Mile, a daughter of the late Ben Tilman and Grace Barrett Hendricks. Cricket was the consummate military wife along with Bill during his time in the U. S. Air Force. They traveled all over Europe and the U. S. including Hawaii and Cricket was always helping plan parties and other functions for the officers’ wives club wherever they were stationed. She formerly worked for Edwards Junior High School as study hall supervisor. Later she worked with Bill in his service to the Oconee County Builders Association where she was in charge of hospitality.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bill of the home her son, Brian Hughes (Ellen) of Atlanta, Ga. and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Caley Hughes of Six Mile. Also surviving are granddaughters, Gretchen Hughes and Lydia Hughes and a sister, Connie Elizabeth Alexander (Larry) of Six Mile.

In addition to her parents, Cricket was preceded in death by a son, Bruce W. Hughes.

Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. Ike Hughes officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The National Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 2962.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hughes family.

Mary Anders

Norris — Mary Ellen Rhodes Anders, 84, of 409 Jule Merck Road, died peacefully Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Pickens, she was the widow of W.O. “Bill” Anders and a daughter of the late J.B. Rhodes and the late Nora Whitlock Rhodes Kelly Herd. She was retired from Central Textiles and was a member of Calumet Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Faye Lyda(Mike) of Central; two sons, Joe Bill Anders (Peggy) and Douglas Anders, all of Central; six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by four brothers, DeWhitt, Martin, and Olin Rhodes, and Jack Kelly.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Anders were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

William “Bill” Beall

Easley — William Michael “Bill” Beall, 68, husband of Angie Rae Brockway-Drennan, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville.

Born in Washington, D.C., to the late Jerome and Laura Vonraschlaub Beall, Bill was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked at Wal-Mart as an assistant manager until his retirement and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Shawn Beall of Virginia, and Daniel Drennan of Greenville; three daughters, Shannon Beaver of Idaho, Jessica Brockway of Mauldin, and Shelby Brockway of the home; a sister, Geraldine Nussear of Maryland; and six grandchildren.

Graveside services were 2 p.m. Monday June 2, at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.

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

Teresa Ann Stewart

Easley — Teresa Ann Stewart, age 52, died Friday May 30, 2014 at Easley Baptist Hospital.

She was the daughter of Doris Ann Rogers Lesley of Pickens and the late Ralph Lee Bridges. Mrs. Stewart was born in Pickens County.

Survivors include her mother, one sister; Janet Wooten of Pickens, one half brother; Johnathan Lesley of Pickens.

Graveside service was Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Stewart family.

B.F. Jones

Liberty — Butler Frank “B.F.” Jones, 75, of 112 Ridge Court, died Thursday at his residence.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Prue and Lois Ferguson Jones. He was retired from Alice Mfg. and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Connelly and Crystal Williamson both of Liberty; two sons, Frank Jones of Liberty and Chad Jones of Pickens; four sisters, Jean Godfrey of Easley, Mozell Lusk of Pickens, Rosie Patterson of Pickens and Doris Todd of Liberty; a brother, Cecil Jones of Easley; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Joel Jones; and a grandson, Brandon Connelly.

Graveside services to honor the life of Mr. Jones were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Keith Brown

Liberty — Keith Eugene Brown, 65, of Liberty, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence.

Born in Easley, he was the son of Joyce Lee McNeely Brown of Oviedo, Fla. and the late Walter A. Brown, Jr.  Keith served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was a member of the Freedom Fellowship Church in Central.  Keith was a carpenter prior to becoming disabled.  He enjoyed auto mechanics and computers.  Keith loved the Lord, bible studies and feeding the needy.  He especially loved to sing his favorite song “King Jesus”.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his daughter, Wanda Sullivan and her husband William, two grandchildren, Zackary and Brian Sullivan of Liberty; three sisters, Cheryl Solomon, Gayle Rice and Vanessa Simons and husband Jeff all of Oviedo, Fla.;  nieces and nephews, Tammy, Mattheu, Bobby, Tanya, Jennifer, Zachary, Jeffrey, Deanna, Keith, Jarod, Kitty, Tiffany, Tim and Matthew; great nieces and nephews, Reanna, Daniel, Cody, Jacob, J.T., Mason, Camren, Linken, Landon, Charlotte and Lillian.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Theresa Ann Brown White and his brother, Robinson T. Brown.

Graveside services for Mr. Brown were held Wednesday June 4 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley.  The Rev. Mike Johnson conducted the service.

The family will be receiving guests following the service at the home of his daughter, Wanda Sullivan, 120 Red Bug Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

Bobby G. Gillespie

Pickens — Mr. Bobby Glenn Gillespie, Sr., 74, husband of the late Shirley Jean Ragan Gillespie, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at the home of his daughter.

Born in Asheville, N.C., a son of the late Edgar Francis and Lillian Freeman Gillespie, Mr. Gillespie retired from JP Stevens and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are three sons, Charles Edwin “Chuck” Gillespie (Lisa) of Easley, Derral Glenn Gillespie (Sheila) of Taylors, and Bobby Glenn Gillespie, Jr. (Scarlett) of Pickens; four daughters, Strita G. Pennyman (Dwayne) of Easley, Teresa Louise Feno (Randall) of Easley, Stephanie Kelley (Jimmy) of Pickens, and Christy George of Georgia; three brothers, Bill Gillespie (Pat), Gary Gillespie and Junior Gillespie; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Gillespie was predeceased by two sisters, Carolyn Waycaster and Joyce Chandler.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed 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.

Harold M. Rowland

Central — Harold M. Rowland, 86, of Rowland Drive, Central, and husband of the late Annie Head Rowland, died at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2014.

Mr. Rowland was born in Pickens County a son of the late Miles and Lydia Gillespie Rowland.  He retired from Cannon Mills after 46 years service and was a member of Central Fire Baptized Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are four sons, David H. (Juanita) Rowland of Anderson, John E. (Carolyn) Rowland of Liberty, Cecil R. (Martha) Rowland, and Thomas G. (Susan) Rowland both of Central; one daughter, Ann Hamlin, of Seneca; eight
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a son in law, Clint Hamlin, a grandson, Jason Rowland and three brothers, Chris, Gene, and Willis Rowland.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.

The family extends a special thanks to Dale Pilgrim for his care and friendship during our fathers illness.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Central Fire Baptized Pentecostal Holiness Church, 704 Madden Bridge Rd, Central, SC  29630.

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

Avanell Archie

Easley — Avanell Arnold Archie, 89, formerly of Walnut Hill Drive, wife of the late Robert Archie, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Patewood Hearth & Rehab.

Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Essie Trotter Arnold, Mrs. Archie retired from the Elljean Plant of Alice manufacturing Company and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.

Surviving are five sons, Rayvon Duncan of Pacolet, James Duncan of Powdersville, Fred Duncan, Kenneth Duncan both of Pickens and Ivy Duncan of Easley; three daughters, Hazel Cope and Carolyn Knight, both of Easley and Nellie Owens of Pickens; a brother, Robert Otis Arnold of Williamston; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Archie was predeceased by a brother, William Thomas Arnold.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Family members are at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online at robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

“Brooksie” Jones

Clemson — Alma Brooks “Brooksie” Young Jones, 91, of Clemson and widow of Champ M. Jones, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Ninety Six, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Maxwell and Mattie Mae Purkerson Young. Booksie was a 1944 graduate of Lander College, a homemaker and also taught pre-school kindergarten at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church for many years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Clemson for more than 71 years, where she worked with Mission Friends for more than 20 years and was known for her work with shut-ins and visiting nursing homes.

Surviving are three sons, Champ M. Jones, Jr. (Grace), of Clemmons, N.C., Henry B. Jones (Nancy) of Clemson and John B. Jones (Trina) of Greer; five grandchildren, Meredith G. Jones, Alexandria, Va., Champ M. Jones III, Brooklyn, N.Y., Henry B. Jones, Jr., Charleston, Tyler C. Jones, Atlanta, Ga. and Brooks A. Jones, Chicago, Ill.; one great-grandson, Grayson Richard Jones, of Atlanta, Ga.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by four brothers, Benjamin M. Young, Jr., John C. Young, James P. Young and Roy N. Young.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery on the campus of Clemson University.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday following the graveside service at First Baptist Church, Clemson with the Rev. Dr. Rusty Brock officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Clemson, 399 College Ave, Clemson, Clemson, SC 29631 or to the Champ M. (‘39) and Alma Brooks “Brooksie” Young Jones Scholarship Endowment Fund (B3301), Clemson University Foundation, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Geneva Cook

Liberty — Geneva Chitwood Cook, 77, of 1001 Robinson Bridge Road, died peacefully Monday at her residence.

Born in Hartwell, Ga., she was the widow of Ernest Cook and a daughter of the late Alfred M. and Ella Mae Bailey Chitwood. She was retired from Alice Mfg. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and she enjoyed baking in her free time.

Surviving is a brother, James Walker Chitwood of Anderson: a niece, Karen Casey of Anderson; along with a great host of friends and church family.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Cook will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fairview Baptist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Fairview Baptist Church, Building Fund, 766 Kelly Mill Road, Six Mile SC 29682.

The family will be at the home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Doris Coyle

Matthews Trotter

GREENVILLE — Doris Coyle Matthews Trotter, 75, wife of the late Joseph Daniel Matthews, died May 31, 2014 at her home at Jays Place Apartments, 114 D Louns Dr.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Fred and Lola Coyle.

Surviving are her children, Daniel Matthews, Charlotte Matthews Trotter, Larosa Matthews Morrison, Frank Matthews, and Leslie Matthews Anderson.

Preceded in death by a son, Joseph Mack Matthews; a granddaughter, Amanda Rose Matthews; a grandson, Joseph Shane Matthews; a brother and two sisters.

The family gathered to remember and celebrate the precious life of their beautiful and loving mother on Sunday, June 1 at her home. Services will be held on Wed., Jun. 4 at CSSC – Westville, 6010 White Horse Rd., Greenville.  The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 p.m., with the memorial service at 3 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680; or to Miracle Hill Children’s Home in Pumpkintown, SC.  Ms. Trotter loved all the children at Miracle Hill. www.westvillefunerals.com.

Westville Funeral Home in Greenville is assisting the Trotter family.