Donna S. Cassell
Easley — Donna S. Cassell, 63, wife of Joe Cassell for 44 loving years, died after a long battle with cancer on May 4, 2011.
Born in Startex, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Irene Johnson. Donna was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Piedmont and was retired from Liberty Elementary as Food Service Manager. Donna will be so missed. She was such a loving, caring and Christian wife and mother. Mom, we will always have you in our hearts but we know you are our “ANGEL” now and will watch over us all.
She is survived by her husband and four wonderful, loving children; daughters, Cheryl Holliday (Joe); Christy May (Brian); Melinda Atkins (James) and son Billy Cassell (Monica). Donna was also blessed with two beautiful granddaughters Courtney and Brooke Holliday and five wonderful grandsons, Brandon Cassell; Justice and Avery Atkins; and Cody and Cameron Hutto. She is also survived by one sister and seven brothers all of Easley.
Mrs. Cassell was predeceased by one grandson Weston Blake Cassell and a sister-in-law Mary Jane Hester.
Preachers Leon Porter and Jack Connelly conducted funeral services Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Cancer Center of the Carolinas.
Expressions of sympathy be left at www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cassell family.

Addie C. Harris
Greenville — Addie Curry Harris, 75, of 216 W. Carolina Avenue died Wednesday at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Born in Tupelo, Miss., she was the wife of Harvey Glen Harris and a daughter of the late George A. and Effie Simpson Curry. She was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Timothy Dale Whitten and his wife Dorothy of Easley and William Anthony Whitten of Greenville; two sisters, Eddie “Tink” Wallis of Pontotoc, Miss. and Louise Creely of Tupelo, Miss.; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by eight sisters; and two brothers.
Graveside services for Mrs. Harris were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Graceland East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Charles W. Quarles, Sr.
Pickens — Charles William Quarles, Sr., 81, husband of Frances Pettit Quarles, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Cottingham Hospice House.
Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Rufus W. and Ollie Mae Heaton Quarles. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean War.
Charlie retired from Winn Dixie Grocery Stores with 40 years of service. He was a member of East Pickens Baptist Church and served as CIA; Deacon and Sunday School Secretary for 50 years.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, he is survived by two children, Lisa Quarles Pearmon and her husband Terry, of Easley; and Charles W. Quarles, Jr., and his wife Angela, of Buford, Ga.; his sister, Carolyn Quarles; brothers, Joe Dee, Horace, Morace and Harold Quarles; and two grandchildren, Brandon and McKenzie Quarles.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Oconee Memorial Park, with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Pickens Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2244 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29671. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Quarles family.

Gregory A. Durham
Pickens — Gregory Allen “Sko-Bro” Durham, 54, of 202 N. Catherine Street, died Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Marlene Clayborn Durham of the home and the late Doyle G. Durham. Gregory was a member of Rice’s Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother, is a sister, Emily D. Chamness (Delbert) of Easley; a brother, James A. Durham (Linda) of Pickens; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Durham family.

Clinton Lamance
Six Mile — Clinton Leroy Lamance, 86, of 141 Holliday Road, died Saturday May 7, 2011.
Born in Brevard, N.C., he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Oliven Galloway Lamance.He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines, serving during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Genoble Stewart Lamance; daughter, Diane Kiger; son, Robert Lamance; two grandsons, Logan and Mason Lamance and son-in-law, Michael Kiger.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Lamance family.

Vineta G. Mull
Easley — Vineta Gantt Mull, 103, formerly of the Glenwood Community, wife of the late A.E. “Gus” Mull, died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Majesty Health and Rehab.
Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late William Edward and Lillie Craig Gantt, Mrs. Mull was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Easley for over 60 years.
Surviving are two sons, George D. Mull (Carol) of Honea Path and Allen Mull (Joan) of Jonesville; a sister, Lillian Corley of Greenwood; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Mull was predeceased by a son, James E. Mull, a daughter, Mary Ellen Mull, three brothers, Horace Gantt, Paul Gantt and Charles Gantt, and by two sisters, Virginia Wilson and Louise Williams.
Funeral services were in 3:30 p.m. Saturday the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Westview Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Florence Turner Loftis
Easley — Mrs. Florence Turner Loftis, 84, of 308 Powell Street, wife of the late William Perry Loftis, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late O’Dell and Nettie Hayes Turner, Mrs. Loftis was a homemaker, a member of Glenwood Baptist Church, a member of the Chapter 54 Woodruff Order of Eastern Star and a wife of a State Manager of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society for 35 years.
Surviving are three sons, Ray Loftis (Cathy) and Artie Loftis (Marian) , all of New York and Dennis Loftis (Gina) of Easley; one sister, Helen Hammond of Greenville; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Josh, Luke, Casie, Kym and Selena; and two great-grandsons, Travis and Bryar. Florence was a loving mother that will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Julia Rhodes
Liberty — Julia Rackley Rhodes, 80, of 407 Old Norris Road, widow of William Martin Rhodes, Sr., died Sunday, May 8, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Oconee County she was a daughter of the late Peter and Dora Moore Rackley. She enjoyed doing puzzles and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two daughters, and sons in law, Shirley and Dale Holder, and Sarah and Harold Morrison all of Liberty; two sons, and daughters in law, Stanley and Linda Rhodes of Liberty, and Buster and Amy Rhodes of Pickens; a sister, Dorothy Simmons of Liberty; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rachel Ann Rhodes, three brothers, and a sister.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Rhodes will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
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.