Lynda B. O’Donald

EASLEY — Mrs. Lynda Baker O’Donald, 72, ex-wife of the late Lenual “Pete” Jerry O’Donald, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at her home.

Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late Warren McFall and Faye Anthony Baker, Mrs. O’Donald was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Lynda was a loving grandmother and had a passionate love for her beloved dog and companion, Rocky.

Surviving are a son, Gregory Warren O’Donald (Rena) of Fountain Inn; two brothers, Don Baker of Easley and Terry Baker of Liberty; and three grandsons, Ely, Brandon and Andrew O’Donald. In addition to her ex-husband and parents, Mrs. O’Donald was predeceased by a son, Timothy Jerry O’Donald, and a brother, David Baker.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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

Family members are at their respective homes.

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

Joe “Roy” Baity

Easley — Mr. Joe “Roy” Baity, 90, husband of the late Helen Revis Baity, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home.

Born in Walhalla, a son of the late Frank Harrison and Pearl Annie Owens Baity, Mr. Baity retired from American Spinning with more than 45 years of service, and was a member of Easley First Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served in WWII.

Surviving are three daughters, Sharon Krebs (Clay) of Tega Cay and Gwen Cheatham (Andy) and Lynn Stringer, all of Dacula, Ga.; two brothers and two sisters, Pete and Dave Baity and Frances Blount and Betty Gosnell, all of the Greenville area; and seven grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Baity was predeceased by a brother, Arnold Baity.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. The family is at the home.

Memorials may be made to the Pickens County Humane Society, P.O. Box 83, Liberty, SC 29657.

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

William Bryan Rogers Jr.

LYMAN — William Bryan Rogers Jr., 90, died Sept. 25, 2016, at Ashlan Village.

A native of Clemson, son of the late William B. Rogers Sr. and Lilla Carey Rogers, he was a 1948 graduate of Clemson University and a retired employee of J.P. Stevens. Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Army Air Corps WWII veteran and a member of Greer First Baptist Church and the Greer Lions Club.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Peek Rogers of the home; one daughter, Barrie Jean Dursse of Greer; two sons, Jon Rogers of Las Vegas and Dr. W. Bryan Rogers III of Ashland, Ky.; five grandchildren, Matt Dursse, Catherine Dursse, Paige Rogers, Max Rogers and Jonathan Rogers; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb Dursse, Hannah Dursse, Seth Dursse and Matthew Dursse Jr.

Mr. Rogers was predeceased by a half-brother, Bobby Rogers.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Dr. Rick Ezell, the Rev. Dan Ray, Dottie Bryson and Chaplain Rick Millwood. Interment will be private.

Visitation will be held from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday at The Wood Mortuary.

Honorary escort will be the Baraca Sunday School Class.

The families are at their respective home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648; Greer First Baptist Church, 202 W. Poinsett St., Greer, SC 29650 or North Greenville University, 7801 North Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Edith Marguerette Pace

Pickens — Edith Marguerette Trotter Chapman Pace, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.

Mrs. Pace was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Porter Trotter. She was retired from Sangamo Electric Company in Pickens and was a member of Pickens Church of God.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Marlene McCombs of the home; her son, Ricky Lee Chapman (Andree Susan) of Easley; step-daughters, Nancy Elaine Cantrell (Wallace) of Pickens and Anne Keech (Ron) of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Jerry Holden, Kevin Shane Chapman and Nathan Holden; great-grandchildren, Savannah Holden, Cheyenne Chapman, Lexie Moon and Zachary Holden; and a great-great-grandchild, Aaron Chapman. Mrs. Pace is also survived by a sister, Ida Mae Grant of Sunset.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pace was predeceased by her husbands, Homer Lee Chapman and David Perry Pace, three brothers and six sisters.

Services were held Sept. 22 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Pickens Church of God.

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

Jeannie Whitlock Hoffmann

Easley — Betty Jean “Jeannie” Whitlock Hoffmann, 63, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at her home.

Born in Greenville County, the daughter of the late Roy Bannister Whitlock and the late Barbara Joyce Gilstrap Whitlock, Jeannie was a 1971 graduate of Easley High School, crowned Miss Easley in 1970 and was a runner-up in the 1971 Miss South Carolina Pageant. Later she graduated from Columbia College and Furman University, where she earned her master’s degree in education. She was a music teacher, educator and a member of Providence Presbyterian Church.

Jeannie had a passion for music and played the organ at various churches, including Providence Presbyterian Church. She taught private piano and organ lessons for a number of years.

Surviving are two sons, Ryan Gilstrap Hoffmann of Greenville and James “Jae” Crawford Hoffmann of Atlanta, Ga. In addition to her parents, Jeannie was predeceased by her grandparents, L.A. and Grace Gilstrap.

Services were held Sept. 23 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Pickens County Humane Society, 500 Five Forks Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.

Dr. H. Lee Higdon III

Central — Homer “Lee” Higdon III, Ph.D., of Central, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 17, as a result of injuries received in an accident on the family ranch in Okeechobee, Fla.

Lee has been a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and is survived by his wife, Michelle, and children, Guy and Gail Higdon, as well as his parents, Homer and Joyce Higdon, and sister, Robyn Shepherd of Rockport, Texas. Lee is also survived by a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doreen and Mike Lowe, brother-in-law, Gene Seawright, nieces, Savannah Shepherd, Rachael Lowe and Katie Lowe, and nephews, Cody Lee Shepherd, Jacob Lowe, Aethan Seawright and Ben Seawright.

To say that Lee had a positive impact in his 50 years that the Lord shared him with us would be an understatement. Lee spent his life in service to Jesus, his family and to all of his friends. Much of his time was spent thinking about others and what he could do to make their lives better. His servant’s heart extended from his passion for the agriculture industry, teaching youth to appreciate and raise livestock and working with residents in research at Greenville Health System. He was quick to listen and share advice and was a cowboy philosopher in every sense of the word.

Lee and his family are members of East Clemson Baptist church, where Lee was chairman of deacons and active in the choir. He also taught Vacation Bible School, as well as went on mission trips. Lee grew up on ranches in Oklahoma and Texas and, as he would tell you, it was an ideal boyhood straight out of the pages of Huckleberry Finn. He learned to ride, rope and raise cattle and got to hunt and fish when he had time. He took that love of livestock and outdoors and majored in animal science at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He later received his Master of Science degree in nutrition from the same institution. He furthered his education with a Ph.D. in reproductive physiology at Clemson University. His education led Lee to a career in human reproduction.

Lee’s professional career in human reproduction and research has been an amazing journey. He has been a 17-year employee with the Greenville Health System, where he affected many lives with his knowledge, quick wit and sometimes his counsel. During his tenure, Lee authored or co-authored 118 research abstracts and articles. In addition, Lee was a professor with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in obstetrics and gynecology, assistant professor for the Medical University of South Carolina in obstetrics and gynecology, and adjunct associate professor at Clemson University in animal and veterinary sciences and in mathematical sciences.

Lee’s true joy was sharing his experience and knowledge to guide young people to find their calling in life. His favorite book to reference was “I Dare You” by William Danforth, which shared a philosophy of fourfold living: Stand tall, think tall, smile tall, and live tall. During his life, he selflessly mentored several high school students, more than 26 undergraduate and/or graduate students, as well as 23 medical students and residents.

Services were held Sept. 23 at East Clemson Baptist Church in Clemson.

Lee was laid to rest during a graveside service Sept. 26 at Fortner Cemetery in Parrish, Fla.

To continue to further Lee’s passion for educating youth, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to “Riata Fund”: c/o National Christian Foundation, 11625 Rainwater Drive, Suite 500, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.

Alten A. Kennemer

Pickens — Alten Ansel Kennemer, 96, husband of Coleen Barkley Kennemer, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

Mr. Kennemer was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Ralph and Maude Brezeale Kennemer. He was retired from Sangamo Electric, where he worked as a supply manager, and he was a member of Secona Baptist Church. Mr. Kennemer served during World War II in the U. S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Coleen B. Kennemer, his son, Jerry Kennemer (Margaret) of Greenville, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Rogers Kennemer, daughters, Judy Batson and Jan Kennemere, and a brother, Norman Kennemer.

Services were held Sept. 24 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Road, Pickens, SC 29671 or to The Navy-Marine Relief Society, 875 North Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

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

Patricia Dunigan

Easley — Patricia Ann Pilgrim Dunigan, 66, of 109 Grant St., passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2016, peacefully surrounded by her family at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Pickens, she was the wife of Ralph Edward “Ed” Dunigan and a daughter of the late Leo and Clara Mae Littleton Pilgrim. She was a homemaker and a member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, but more especially she enjoyed being a grandmother and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Angie Gambrell (Andrew) of Liberty; two sons, Mike Dunigan (Amber) and Randy Dunigan (Jennifer), both of Liberty; a sister, Elsie Holliday (Larry) of Liberty; and seven grandchildren, Colton, Casey, Camryn, Samuel, Joseph, Patrick and Melody.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Willie Grace Pilgrim.

Services were held Sept. 24 at Liberty Mortuary. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Norris Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate: 1835 Rogers Road Anderson, SC 29621.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com

Nancy Patrick

Marietta — Nancy Sue Davis Patrick, 68, wife of Marvin N. “Bud Man” Patrick, passed from this life on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.

Nancy was born in Anderson County, daughter of the late R.L. Davis Jr. and the late Mamie Sue Sargent Davis. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Marvin “Bud Man” Patrick, daughters, Vicki Lynn McWhorter (Ronnie) of Townville and Peggy Sue Weeden of Easley, granddaughter, Mackenzie Hope “Mac” Weeden of Charleston, and a brother, Roger Davis of Marietta.

Services were held Sept. 25 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial will be private. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Deborah J. Aaron

Liberty — Deborah Jean Aaron, 60, of Alexander Street, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at her home.

Born in Richmond, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Willard and Idella Lykins Benge.

Deb was self-employed. She was a former employee of Ohio Gear in Liberty. She loved her family and reading.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, David Worm; a loving mother to her children, Jon Isley (Dawn) of Taylors, Erin Briggs (Kevin) of Chapin, and Sarah Wages, Abigail Johnson (Stanley) and Kelly Aaron, all of Liberty; a caring grandmother to her grandchildren, Austin Rowland, Levi Wages, Taylor Wages, Kane Berry, Gage Isley, Rylee Wallaker, Clayton Aaron, September Wages, Winstin Briggs, Caden Isley, Blane Aaron, McKenzie Aaron and Liam Aaron; and a loving sister to Janna Shelby of Easley and Scott Benge of Greenville.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Keith Benge.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615 or to the Pickens County Humane Society, 500 Five Forks Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

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

Imogene Apsey

Central — Imogene Morgan Apsey, 84, wife of Norman E. Apsey, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Cottingham Hospice House.

Mrs. Apsey was born in Pickens County and was a daughter of the late William Allen and Lillie Vernon Hunnicutt Morgan. She was retired from Jacobs Manufacturing and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, Allen Gilstrap (Sheila) of Easley; two daughters, Sandi Williams (Glenn) of Virginia and Kim Bryant (Larry) of Central; one brother, William Allen Morgan Jr. of Texas; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Theron Morgan, and a sister, Mildred Kennemore.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 27 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cottingham Hospice House, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.

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