Willie “Bill” Joe Murphree
Norris — Willie Joe “Bill” Murphree, 79, of 413 Norris Highway, Norris, husband of the late Alice Erhline Henson Murphree, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Salem, Mr. Murphree was the son of the late William Samuel and Amanda Josephine Barker Murphree. He was retired from Libco Mills and was a member of Stamp Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Murphree was a charter member and past Fire Chief of Norris Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Murphree is survived by daughter, Melissa (Lisa) Routh and husband, Gary of Sandy, Utah; brother, Davis Ray Murphree and wife, Sarah of Salem; sisters, Lucille Lee of Seneca and Blanche Smith of Salem; and grandchildren, Vanessa and Kelsey Routh.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Murphree was predeceased by brother, Thomas Murphree and sister, Esther Murphree.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, from the Chapel of Davenport Funeral Home, Walhalla. Burial followed in Stamp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Stamp Creek Baptist Church, 250 Shallowford Road, Salem, SC 29676 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Western Carolina Chapter, 37 Villa Road, #109, Greenville, SC 29615.

Jerry Pace

Easley — Jerry Lee Pace, 73, of Easley, husband of Helen Morris Pace, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.
Mr. Pace was born in Pickens County, a son of the late J. Vernon and Ada Daves Pace. He was retired from Ryobi (Singer Company) in Pickens, and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Pace was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife Helen, of the home, son Jody L. Pace (Kimberley A.) of Easley and granddaughter Madeline L. Pace. He is also survived by his brother Harold (Bobbie) of Pickens, and many, many church family members.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pace was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Pace.
Funeral services were conducted 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. Paul Turner officiating. Burial followed in the Veteran’s Garden at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A memorial message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorial may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Transportation Fund, 1623 Hester’s Store Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Jasper H. Carter
Easley — Mr. Jasper Howard Carter, 81, husband of the late Lucille Nalley Carter, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late John Henry and Lena Beasley Carter, Mr. Carter retired from Fiber Industries and Robinson Funeral Home, and was a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Mr. G. Keith Carter of Greenville; a daughter, Mrs. Faye C. Dickard of Chesterfield; a brother, Mr. J.B. Carter of Easley; a sister, Mrs. Azilee Anders of Easley; two grandchildren, Angie Mann and Lynn Dickard; and two great-grandchildren, Ashley Mann and Anna Mann.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Carter was predeceased by a daughter, Judy Elaine Carter; eight brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with the Rev. Scott Willis officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
 
Helen Vaughn Bratcher
Central — Helen Alexander Vaughn Bratcher, 87, of 223 Maw Bridge Road, died Tuesday at her residence.
Born in Six Mile, she was the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Mae Ruth Finley Alexander. She was retired from the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are daughters, Gail Snider of Central and Shelby Merck of Clemson; a sister, Frances Owen of Easley; granddaughters, Paula Millwood and her husband Stephen, and Angela Davis and her husband Terry; and a special great grandson, Jerimiah Millwood.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Lamar F. Vaughn; her second husband, Barney Bratcher; and brothers, Winford “Wink” Alexander and Marvin Alexander.
Graveside services to honor the life of Mrs. Bratcher were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Albert Couch.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Alma J. Trotter
Pickens — Alma Viola Jones Trotter, 93, formerly of Fox Squirrel Ridge Road and widow of Arthur Edgar Trotter died Monday evening, Jan. 31, 2011.
Mrs. Trotter was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Edward L. and Estelle Simmons Jones. She was retired from the School District of Pickens County where she spent her career working in school cafeterias. Mrs. Trotter was a member of Griffin Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons Wayne Trotter (Ruth), Jerry Trotter (Carolyn) and Randall Trotter (Terri) all of Pickens and daughters Jean Travers (Ed), and Jessie Mae James (Harold) all of Pickens, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Trotter was preceded in death by a daughter Sarah Hayes and a grandson Robert Trotter.
Funeral services were conducted 12 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial following in Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Memorials may be made to Redeemer Health and Rehabilitation (formerly Rosemond Nursing Center), 138 Rosemond Street, Pickens, SC 29671.

Shirley W. King
Liberty — Shirley W. King, 71, of 130 Callahan Acres Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Easley she was a daughter of the late Paul Jerome and Vera Gilstrap Welborn. Mrs. King retired from West Point Stevens and was a member of East Side Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Thomas C. King of the home; a daughter, Deborah Hightower of Macon, Ga.; a sister, Frances Whitmire of Central; a granddaughter, Caron Farris of Warner Robins, Ga.; a great grandson, Trenton Farris.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. King were 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 in the Liberty Mortuary. Burial followed at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Carolyn T. Moore
Six Mile — Carolyn Jean Teat Moore of 331 Old Keowee Church Road died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 at her home after a long illness.
Born in Central, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Leroy Teat and Kate “Jack” Sears Teat Hutto.  Carolyn was a graduate of Central High School and attended Draughn’s Business School.  She was a retired employee with J.P. Stevens, Clemson and was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are sisters, JoAnne Vaughan of Rock Hill; Phyllis Sullivan and husband, Alan of St. Peters, Mo.; brother, Kenneth Teat of St. Peters, Mo.; a God-Child, Tiffany Lovell of Easley; and many cousins.
Graveside services were 3 p.m., Friday in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery, Clemson with the Rev. Boyce Whitman officiating.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to her devoted caregivers, Brenda Stephens and Donna Fisher, as well as numerous others who have attended Carolyn in the past.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to All For Him Ministry, %Wanda Harden, 320 Old Keowee Church Road, Six Mile, SC 29682.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.

MaryEllen Hutchison
Easley — MaryEllen Turner Hutchison, 73, of Easley, wife of John Hutchison died on Jan. 31, 2011 at Easley Baptist Hospital.
Born in Thorpe, W.Va., Mrs. Hutchison was the daughter of the late Bud and Gertrude Dalton Turner.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Carmen Jeanne (Christopher) Korleski and Kelli (Joseph) Conte; four sisters, Mrs. Bert (Barbara) Gosnell, Mrs. Joel (Jean) Moran, Mrs. Frank (Jo Anne) Chappell, Ms. Melissa Corvin; two brothers, Randall Turner and John Turner; three grandchildren, Caroline Korleski, Jordan and Amanda Conte.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hutchison was predeceased by her loving son, John Paul Hutchison; step-parents, Harry and Virgie Anderson; four sisters, Jacqueline Fuller, Lois Lane, Cynthia Walker, Penny Collins; two brothers, Coy and Edward Turner
No services are planned.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

C. Rex Brewer

Clemson — Carl Rex Brewer, 77, of 103 Clarendon Drive died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at the Seneca Health and Rehab in Seneca.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Samuel G. and Etta Bell Brewer. Rex was a retired agent with Wright Timber Company and a former employee of BiLo in Clemson. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Land Brewer of the home; son, Ken Brewer of Lake Waccamaw, N.C.; daughters Marlene B. Adkins and husband, Dale of Clemson; and Rhonda B. Lee and husband, Rodney of Seneca; brother, Robert K. Brewer of Central; grandchildren, Carl Lee and John Dockins; Josh and Greg Bryant; Molly Holbrooks; Brian Adkins; and Bobby and Wayne Trotter; great-grandchildren Blake and Kaylee Holbrooks; Sara Beth, Matthew, Aubrey and Susanna Dockins; Keelie Bryant and Caroline Lee; and a special “daughter”, Kathy Brewer of Easley.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by eight siblings, Samuel, Clarence, Joe, Raymond, James and Eva Christine Brewer; Nellie B. Hayes and Ollie Mae Swaney.
Funeral services were 2 p.m., Saturday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Oconee Memorial Park, Seneca.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.

Geraldine Brooks Thrift
Pickens — Mrs. Geraldine “Geri” Brooks Thrift, 76, wife of the late James W. “Ted” Thrift, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late John A. and Ruby Pressley Brooks, Mrs. Thrift was a homemaker and a member of Tabor United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Michael Thrift (Nancy) of Easley and David Thrift (Chandra) of Pickens; a daughter, Stacey Chapman of Pickens; a sister, Ruby Nell Roach of Witchita Falls, Texas; and four grandchildren, Lauren Chapman, Mary Brooks Thrift, Amanda Deanhardt, and David Harrison Thrift.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thrift was predeceased by three sisters, Sylvia Lyle, Sadie Lyle, and Jennie Dees.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with the Rev. Roger Gwinn officiating. 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.

Dorothy S. Durham
Six Mile — Dorothy Stone Durham, 81, of 188 Love & Care Road, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at her residence.
Born in Six Mile she was the widow of R.G. Durham and a daughter of the late Abner Lester and Lela Hunnicutt Stone. She worked as a CNA for many years at Harvey’s Nursing Home, and Clemson Downs. She loved her Lord, and also loved bird watching, flowers, and doing arts and crafts.
Surviving are three daughters, Leatha Hembree of Pickens, Elaine Durham and Tracy McCall both of Six Mile; a son, Ronnie Durham of Six Mile; a brother, Harmon Stone; nine grandchildren, Charlynn Ezell, Travis Hembree, Terri Hair, James Durham, Greg Hembree, Marylaine Duncan, Amber Durham, Jimmy Fendley, Jessica Hedden; and three great grandchildren, Jason Bearden, Isaac Kukendall, Cayden Durham.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Durham, and two brothers, Garland & Leland Stone.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Durham were 2 p.m. Saturday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

FREDA B. REID
Liberty — Freda B. Reid, 61, wife of Willie Reid, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
A native of Greenville she was the daughter of the late James and Doris Jean Ballenger Brown She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her husband she is survived by son Brian Cox of Greenville; daughter, Shelley Burrell (Deion) of Piedmont; sisters, Theresa Howell (Glen) of Arden, N.C. and Anita Price of Tenn. and grandchildren Owen and Quincy Cox and Lexie and Noah Burrell.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.

Lake Welborn

Easley — James Lake Welborn, 94, widower of Myrtie Mae Winchester Welborn, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011.
Born on July 11, 1916 in Pickens, he was the son of the late John Arlington Welborn and Mattie Stewart Welborn. He was an Army veteran of World War II having served in major campaigns in Europe, and was retired from the Singer Company. Mr. Welborn lived his life for Jesus and knew the joy of close ties with both Secona Baptist Church and Mountain Grove Baptist Church. Always a gentleman, he was much beloved by his family and many friends. He had an exceptional memory and visitors always left with a better understanding of God, nature, farm life, or World War II.
Surviving are nieces and nephews: Carol Warner Whetsell of Columbia, Lee (Janet) Warner of Raleigh, Martha (John) Preston of Hilton Head, Nancy Warner of Greenville, Alan (Lena) Warner of Pickens, Frankie Winchester Cantrell of Pickens, and Pam Winchester of Clemson. Also four great-nephews and two great-nieces. Mr. Welborn is also survived by his namesake, James Lake Cantrell.
He was predeceased by a sister, Lorena Welborn Warner.
The funeral service was Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff at The Willows in Easley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Secona Baptist Church, 234 Secona Road, Pickens, SC 29671 or to Mountain Grove Baptist Church, c/o Johnny Hickey, 208 Spring Creek Drive, Pickens, SC 29671.
A memorial message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Shelby Sanders
Easley — Shelby Brown Sanders, 66, of Easley, wife of the late Jack Sanders, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at her home.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Earl and Ruby Ellen Marchbanks Harbin Brown, Mrs. Sanders was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are a son, Jack Anthony Sanders (Angie) of Pickens; a daughter, Ann Searcy (Pace) of the home; grandchildren, Samantha Lynn Sanders and Dustin Searcy (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Bryson Jack Searcy, Brielle (Suttles) Searcy and Baliegh Dianne Searcy; and a sister, Linda Davenport of Easley. 
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Sanders was predeceased by two brothers, James Donald “Pete” Harbin, Jr., and Boyd Harbin, and by two sisters, Barbara Stevenson and Lala Ball.
Funeral services were 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with the Rev. Tony Owens officiating.  Burial followed in Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Hester Stewart
Six Mile — Hester Vella Smith Stewart, 76, of 163 Love & Care Road, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at Heritage Health Care.
She was the widow of Marvin James Stewart and a daughter of the late Charles L. and Ethel Merck Smith. She retired from Sangamo Electric and was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters and a son in law, Gayle & Chris Minyard and Melanie Stewart all of Central; three sons and daughters in law, Steve & Mary Stewart, Joe & Joy Stewart, and Tim & Michele Stewart all of Central; a sister, Martha Stancil of Central; 15 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son Tony Stewart.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Stewart will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Gap Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Gap Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family will be at the home of Gayle & Chris Minyard, 119 Daniel Trail, Central SC 29630.
The family will be at their respective homes. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Marjorie Buttgereit
Easley — Marjorie Cartmell Buttgereit, 82, of Easley, former wife of the late William G. Buttgereit died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 at her residence.
Born in Illinois, the daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie Fringer Cartmell, Mrs. Buttgereit was a nursing assistant and was of the Methodist faith. 
Surviving are two sons, David and Thomas Buttgereit; two grandchildren, Brandy Lynn and Timothy Micheal Buttgereit; one great-greatchild, Hayden Buttgereit; and four nieces Sandy, Nancy, Vicki Garrett, and Janet Cartmell.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two brothers, Warren and Wendell Cartmell.
No services are planned.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Etrulia Bryant
Cateechee — Etrulia Byrd Bryant, 89, of 112 S. Main Street, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at the Hospice House in Anderson.
Born in Walhalla she was the widow of Lloyd E. Bryant and a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Annie Nix Byrd. She worked as a spinner for many years in the textile industry and was a member of Cateechee Baptist Church.
Surviving are a grandson, Chris Bryant and his wife Michelle of Anderson and a sister, Doris Byrd of Norris; two great grandchildren, Billy & Caleb Brooks; a special friend, Gary Lockhart of Montgomery, Ala.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas E. Bryant.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Bryant will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home of her sister, Doris Byrd, 112 S. Main Street, Cateechee, SC. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.