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Courier Obituaries 1-18-23
JAMES D. ‘JIM’ MULLINS
PICKENS — Mr. James D. “Jim” Mullins, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at his home.
JD was born in Pound, Va., on Feb. 17, 1935, to the late Chester and Ora Riggs Mullins. He was a man of many talents and was a medic in the Air Force while serving in Korea, a teacher at Easley Christian School, owned Mullins Masonry and was a Sunday School teacher at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Above all else, he loved his Lord and his family and was known for cooking the best pancakes and grits.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Brenda Mullins; five children, Becky Bridgewater, Charla Compton (Charles), Mark Mullins (Rani), Debbie Sessin and Tiffany Lister (Joel); three bonus kids, Suzanne Bolding, Marie Bolding-Tyre (Dale) and Dena Recio (Ben); 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Tish Thompson; one brother, Larry Mullins; and a very special fur-baby, Papa’s Puppy Greta.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two daughters, Helen Heller and Kimberly Snedden; and six brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Jones Avenue Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2-3:15 p.m.
Burial will take place at Mullins Family Cemetery in Pound, Va., on Friday, Jan. 20.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Victory Bible Camp, 64741 Victory Road, Sutton-Alpine, AK
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee to host first-ever Instrument-A-Thon
PICKENS — The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) program will hold its annual indoor music festival, the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, on Jan. 28 at Pickens High School.
There will be live music, workshops, jamming rooms and concessions from 1-6:30 p.m.
Join the Upcountry’s musical community to celebrate the 12th annual Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, an event that supports Young Appalachian Musicians by preserving southern Appalachian music. The event gives students and community members alike the opportunity to participate in instructional workshops with the headlining musicians. Students revel in the camaraderie that music brings and also gain valuable experience performing on stage.
Shawn Lane and Sons will be the headliner for the 2023 Jubilee. Additional performers include Carley
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Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced Pickens Family Dentistry as its January Member of the Month. Pickens Family Dentistry has been delivering healthy teeth and happy smiles for more than 40 years. The practice proudly serves the people of Pickens, Easley, Liberty, Salem and beyond with the best in experienced, modern dental care. Pickens Family Dentistry knows the phobia that surrounds going to the dentist. Their goal is to provide customers with exceptional service and to make visiting the dentist a friendly and comfortable experience. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Jennifer Wickenhoefer, Brandi Pitts, Janice Davis, Tina Stewart, Erica McKenzie and Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry.
Courier Community Calendar 1-18-23
• Fleet Reserve to meet January 21
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 15 will meet this Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m., at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more, call (864) 868-9397 or email tsmith4697@gmail.com.
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
Courier Classifieds 1-18-23
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Courier Trespass Notices
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned:
Courier Notices to Creditors 1-18-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date
Courier Legal Notices 1-18-23
AMENDED SUMMONS
NON JURY
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CASE #: 2022-CP-39-01140
JAN ELIZABETH FISHER JAVDAN-INALLOO, PLAINTIFF, VS. SAMUEL JOSHUA SOUTHERLAND, SPERO FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION F/K/A SC TELCO FERERAL CREDIT UNION, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AND 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL, AND JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE, REPRESENTING ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, OR OTHER PERSON) CLAIMING AN INTEREST, DEFENDANTS.
TO THE DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is served on you and which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this
