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Courier Obituaries 8-19-15

8-6 Page 5A.inddGLENN MCHENRY

PICKENS — Glenn Russell McHenry Jr., 74, husband of Peggy Ellenburg McHenry, passed from this life on Saturday Aug. 1, 2015.

Glenn was born in Kansas City, Mo., a son of the late Glenn Russell and Fern Opal Justice McHenry. He was retired as a department manager from Ryobi Motor Products after 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Peggy McHenry of the home, a daughter, Karen Waldrop of Pickens, and a son, John Robert McHenry of Easley, two grandchildren, Caitlin Waldrop and Kimberly McHenry, and one great-grandchild, Darren Genobles. Also surviving are sisters, Glenna Patnode, Fern Sparks and Dona Marie Morse, and a brother, Ronnie McHenry.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

JIM GRIMES

EASLEY — James Bradley “Jim” Grimes, 62, of 1627 Powdersville Road, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Tawas, Mich., he was a son of the late Paul Grimes and Ellen Bradley Grimes Brown.

He was employed by Caliber Collision. He was a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Greenville H.O.G. Chapter, where he was a road captain.

Surviving are two sons, Brad and Brian Grimes both of Easley; six sisters, Joyce Christiansen, JoAnn Hatch, Janet Vohwinkle, Jeanne Morris, Judi Mitchell, and Jyl Holland; four brothers, Rev. John Grimes, Jerry Grimes, Jeffrey “Joe” Grimes and Willard “Bill” Grimes.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Grimes was held Aug. 15 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s honor are requested to the local H.O.G. chapter in your area.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

MIKE STANSELL

EASLEY — Michael Jackson “Mike” Stansell, 55, of 199 Powdersville Main, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.

Born in Easley, he was a son of the late M.J. and Martha Stansell.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Clemson University. His hobbies included fishing, shrimping, boating, guitars, music and cooking.

Surviving are a daughter, Riley Stansell of Charleston; a sister Kay LeRoy (Sam) of Greenwood; a brother, Brett Stansell (Angela) of Easley; two aunts, Sara Nalley and Lorene Glymph; two uncles, Truett and Furman Stansell; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services to honor Mike’s life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Road, Liberty SC 29657.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

DAVID LEE POSEY

EASLEY — David L. Posey, 74, husband of Sandra Kay Patterson Posey, passed from this life, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at his home.

Born in Anderson County, a son of the late John Wesley and Ethel Hiott Posey, Mr. Posey was a member of Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from F & R Asphalt Inc.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years of the home, three sons; Ronald David Posey of Easley, Rev. Danny Posey of Pickens, Stevie Ray Posey of Duncan, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Posey was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister.

Services were held Aug. 17 at Dillard Funeral Home, with entombment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

MARY MAGDELINE “MAGGIE” HAYES

EASLEY — Ms. Maggie, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Saluda, N.C., a daughter of the late Clyde and Dora Pace.

Ms. Maggie was a Christian who loved serving the Lord and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. She was very compassionate and was always helping others. The Lord and her family were the most important things to her in this life.

She was a very outgoing and loving person who blessed others. She spent many hours visiting shut-ins weekly and volunteered her time at local nursing homes and to the Alzheimer’s Association. She enjoyed many hobbies, including playing the piano, singing, clogging, cooking, photography, working with crafts and flowers and was an avid reader.

Ms. Maggie graduated from Travelers Rest High School. She worked in various fields over the years. In 1984, she returned to school and obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Donaldson Vocational Center. She most enjoyed her work in the nursing field and especially in home health, eventually retiring from that same field.

Ms. Maggie is survived by her three sons, Danny Hawkins (Nancy) of Easley, Kenneth Hayes (Annette) of Arkansas, Elijah Hayes (Janie) of Liberty, and five daughters, Myrtice Cox (Rusty) of Liberty, Brenda Brown (Curtis) of Greer, Sandra Stegbauer of Columbia, Amy Clark (John) of Taylors, and Nora Stamey (Clifton) of Easley. She is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen Green and Vernell Dixon. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Hubert Hawkins, and her second husband, Roy Hayes; three brothers, Grady Harold Pace, John Pace and Stanley Pace; one sister, Cydee Pace, and two special sons-in-law, Rufus Durham and David Stegbauer.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, with Dr. David Gallamore, Rev. Doug Goss and Don Pilgrim officiating. Burial followed at Corinth Baptist Church in Easley.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

JACKIE L. STEWART

EASLEY — Jackie Lee Stewart, 68, of South 6th Street, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Jack and Geneva Wardlaw Stewart. Mr. Stewart was formerly employed with Randy Wardlaw Painting Contractors and Carolina Painting.

Surviving are the love of his life, Martha Gray of the home; a daughter, Kay Gray and her fiancee’, “Big Joe” Yantz of Liberty; three sisters, Carolyn Stewart of Greenville, Becky Edens and Sandy Misner, both of Easley; and a brother, Sammy Stewart of Easley.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Roby; and three brothers, Stephen Stewart, Daniel Stewart and Billy Stewart.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial following in Golden Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.

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

BRIAN S. KEITH

Iva — Brian Scott Keith, 48, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015.

Brian was born in Greenville County, a son of Curtis Samuel Keith of Iva and the late Shirley Cason Keith. He was a machinist by trade and he was employed with Home With A Heart in Easley, where he helped operate their thrift stores.

Survivors include his father, Curtis Keith of Iva, and brothers, Robert Keith and Nathan Keith, both of Greenville.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Rd, Liberty, SC 29657.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.