EARLE L. YOUNGBLOOD

PICKENS — Earle L. Youngblood, 87, of Pickens, passed away on June 1, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown.

Born in Pickens County on Dec. 9, 1928, he was the youngest and last surviving child of the late John and Maude Kelley Youngblood and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

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A retiree of the Pickens County Treasurer’s Office, Mr. Youngblood was the founder of Youngblood Real Estate and was the owner of State Farm Insurance Agency of Pickens since 1950. He was a board member of Pickens Savings and Loan, an active member of the community and an avid golfer. Mr. Youngblood was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Youngblood; a son, Daniel E. Youngblood (Lynn) of Easley; a daughter, Pam Youngblood Martin of Pickens; seven grandchildren, George A. Martin Jr. (Lan), Jason E. Martin, Justin B. Martin, Lia Youngblood Ownbey; Daniel E. Youngblood Jr., J. Tyler Youngblood and Sarah Grace Youngblood; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Youngblood was predeceased by seven siblings and his son-in-law, George A. “Bubba” Martin.

Services were held June 3 at Grace United Methodist Church. Entombment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Endowment, 309 E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com

CLARA A. KOPP

LIBERTY — Clara A. Coffee Kopp, 78, of 9 Pinewood Drive died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley.

Born in St. Petersburg, Fla., she was the wife of William H. Kopp Jr. and a daughter of the late Hal C. and Clara N. Garlington Coffee. She was a homemaker who dearly loved her grandchildren. She was a member of Fellowship Community Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her three daughters, Deborah Reinhold of Largo, Fla., Sandi Hoots (Ruess) of Liberty and Patricia Boccabello of Liberty; two sons, Robert J. Sherman (Sarah) of Liberty and William H. Kopp of St. Petersburg; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by one sister; and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in St. Petersburg. Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery in St. Petersburg.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements locally.

JACK MONROE ASHMORE

PICKENS — Jack Monroe Ashmore passed from this life to be with His Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

He was born on May 13, 1940, the son of Ida Lee Ashmore and William Ashmore, who predeceased him.

His survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl Ashmore; a brother, Riley Ashmore of Conestee; a sister, Mary Butler of Pickens; two nephews, Tony Butler and Tim Butler; and a niece, Jane Redden of Anderson.

The funeral Mass was held June 3 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pickens, celebrated by Rev. James Dubrouillet, followed with burial at Antioch Christian Church cemetery, Greenville.

ROBERT GARNER

EASLEY — Robert Clayton Garner, 78, formerly of Easley, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, N.C.

Born in Anderson, he was the widower of Debra Stewart Garner, and a son of the late Andrew and Myrtle Anthony Garner.

He retired from Robinson Funeral Home where he worked in maintenance for over 40 years, and was a member of Dacusville Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving are three sons, Scott, Tony and Andy Garner; two sisters, Sarah Rice (Malcolm) and Ruth Mosley; a sister in law, Doris Garner; and a special niece, Rita Burgess (Greg). In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Arthur Garner.

Funeral services to honor Robert’s life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

The family will be at their respective homes. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

KENNETH M. GILSTRAP

EASLEY — Kenneth Michael Gilstrap, 67, passed from this life on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Kenneth was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Glenn and Edna Gilstrap. He was retired from the City of Pickens Water Department and he was a Baptist.

Survivors include a daughter, Crystal Ledford (Gary Neal) of Inman; a son, Rev. Stan Crowe (Darla) of Six Mile; seven grandchildren; and brothers, Wayne Gilstrap of Dacusville and Donnie Gilstrap and David Gilstrap, both of Pickens.

Services were held June 5 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

CHRISTINE MANN HOOPER

EASLEY — Mrs. Christine Mann Hooper, 89, wife of the late Tilmon Perry Hooper, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at her home.

Born in White County, Ga., the daughter of the late Olivia Sheriff Greene, Mrs. Hooper was a homemaker and a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Kenny Perry Hooper of Pickens; five daughters, Linda Marchbanks, Eleanor Sanders (Jerry), Cathy Phillips (Ronnie), Patsy Medlin (William), all of Easley, and Martha Holliday (Larry) of Six Mile; a son-in-law, Bobby Mauldin (Jolyn) of Easley; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Hooper was predeceased by a son, Eugene Hooper; a daughter, Shirley Mauldin; a son-in-law, Ronny Marchbanks; a daughter-in-law, Annette Hooper; and a grandson, Scott Medlin.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. The family is at the home.

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

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