Life Tributes
Doris Marie Dodson
March 13, 2016
Doris Marie "Pepper" (Dodson) Sewell passed away March 13, 2016 at The Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC after a battle with Liver Cancer. No services are planned. Cremation has been affected. www.cremationsocietyofSC.com A Memorial has been established in Doris' name for the Cowley County Humane Society Winfield, KS and may be sent to Doris' sister Debby 16849 251st Rd...
Richard I. " Dick " Thornton
March 13, 2016
Richard I. " Dick " Thornton of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016, after a brave battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 82 years old. Dick was born in Monroe, New York, the only child of John Henry and Ada Amelia (Jessup) Thornton. He attended local schools and upon graduation from Monroe High School...
Billy "Smitty" Smith
March 12, 2016
A private memorial is planned for Bill "Smitty" Smith, loving husband of Jean Dodgens Smith and beloved father of Leslie Smith, Lisa Pomeroy and Llyn Smith. Bill was the son of the late Joe Bill and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mauldin Smith. He was a retired brickmason and veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific with the 1st Marine Division, 1943-1947....
Mary Louise Lessor Rolig
March 12, 2016
Mary Louise Lessor Rolig, 93, passed away, on March 12, 2016, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville South Carolina. She was the widow of Roy R. Rolig, and was also preceded in death by a son, William J. Rolig. Mary was born in Cloquet, Minnesota, on August 15, 1922, to Archie and Celia Lessor. She is survived by her sister, Dolores...
Frances K. Manuel
March 11, 2016
Frances K. Manuel, 95, devoted wife, mother and daughter, departed this life Thursday March 11, 2016 at McCall's Hospice House. Born in Saginaw, Michigan December 4, 1920 she was the daughter of Frederick M. and Ida Marie Kniebbe (Seymour). She was educated at Sacred Heart School in Saginaw. She was predeceased by her husbands Robert J. Lord 1960 and Paul...
Richard Glenn Spradling
March 10, 2016
Richard G. "Big Rick" Spradling, of Greenville, SC passed away March 10, 2016. He was the son of Glenn and Helen Faye Bagwell Spradling. He is survived by his wife of the home Kimberly Spradling, two daughters; Brittney (Billy Banks) Koon, and Kayla Spradling, three grandchildren; Zachary Watson, Alex Watson, and Tyler Simmons, one Brother, Joe ( Alice) Foster. Funeral...
Russell Othello Beesley
March 9, 2016
I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." - C. S. Lewis Russell Othello Beesley, 83, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 9, 2016, with his loving wife, Kathryn by his side. They shared 63 years together...
Juanita Raye MIller
March 8, 2016
Juanita Raye Miller, 66, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 8 2016 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Ray N. Miller, and widow of William "Bill" Wilson. Survivors include her mother, Betty Jane Miller, three sisters, a brother in law, nieces and nephews. Juanita’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to...
George Taylor Russell
March 6, 2016
George Taylor Russell, 81, of Chesnee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Born in Marion, NC, he was the loving husband of Roberta and the son of the late Charles and Sally Finley Russell. George retired as a Lineman from the city of Painsville, OH. He retired to Chesnee to be close to family....
Lois Jeannine Orndorff
March 6, 2016
Surrounded by her family, Lois Jeannine Orndorff passed naturally into the kingdom of God on March 6, 2016. She was born in Midland, MD to Alfred Buzz Jeffries and Wilma Alexander Jeffries. She is survived by: her children Jeff Orndorff (Cathy), Danny Orndorff (Gina), Karen Nick-Sorenson (Jack), and Laura JayeMarie Nick; sisters Anna Warnick (Ed) and Donna McDufford; 11 grandchildren...
Paul Duncan Walukewicz
March 5, 2016
Paul Duncan Walukewicz passed away at home on March 5, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by family and his dogs and cats. Paul was born on December 13, 1948 in Jamaica, New York to Walter and Garnette (Sue) Walukewicz. In his youth Paul was very active in Scouting. He earned the Ad Altare Dei...
Betty Jean Madden
March 5, 2016
Betty Jean Madden, 65, of Easley, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center Easley. Born in Pickens, SC at Cannon Memorial Hospital, she was the loving wife of Robert E. Madden and the daughter of the late Oscar L. and Lula Agnes McCall. Betty retired from the Pickens County School District...
Nellie Inez Herendeen
March 5, 2016
Nellie Inez Trull Herendeen, age 84, passed away March 5, 2016 at Baptist Easley Hospital. She was born in Greensboro, NC May 18, 1931. Visitation is from 12:30-1:30 March 8th at Westville Funeral Home, Greenville. Graveside service will be at 2:00 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. She is survived by three of her four children: Lynn Hoxit (Berles)Pickens, Danny Trull (Alillian)Greenville,...
Donna Marche Howard
March 4, 2016
Donna Marche Howard 52, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born in Greenville County to William Howard Estep and the late Anita Gail Estep. Donna is survived by her husband of 16 years, David (Mike) Howard, 2 daughters Marche Crenshaw and Hope David. 3 Step Children April Howard, Jason Howard, and David S. Howard,...
Esme Imogen Kemp
March 4, 2016
Esme Imogen Kemp, 20, of Greenwood, South Carolina, died March 4, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. Esme graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics in May 2013 and was currently in her junior year at Clemson University in the Calhoun Honors College, pursuing a degree in computer science. She is survived by her mother, Anne-Marie Kemp...
Ernest Gene Fowler
March 4, 2016
Ernest Gene Fowler,63, of Dacusville SC went home to be with the Lord on Sat. March 4 2016, at Easley Baptist Medical Hospital. He had suffered from a Stroke and Anurism on Jan 8, 2016 and underwent 3 brain surgeries at GHS..He fought a Good fight!! But now is in the arms of Jesus, no more suffering. He is preceeded...
Patrick L Barnett
March 4, 2016
Patrick L. Barnett of Anderson S.C passed away of natural causes on March 4,2016 at AnMed Hospital in Anderson, S.C. after an extended illness. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Dr. Jim C. Barnett and the late Ann Fairly Wilson Johnson. Patrick has two surviving daughters, Danyll Summerall and Tonya Lofton and 4 grandchildren. Surviving...
Guilford McKinley Burdick
March 3, 2016
Guilford McKinley Burdick, 92, died March 3, 2016. Born September 16, 1923, devoted son of Jessie Whatley Burdick, he was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines on a military cargo ship, where he was awarded the Mariner’s Medal. He then enlisted in the Army and rose to the rank of lieutenant. He left the military after marrying...
Perry Martin Strickland
March 1, 2016
Perry Martin Strickland, 71, of Williamston passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Born on November 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ellen Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Pat of the home; 3 children, Angie (Jr.) Wilson, Jeff (Carol) Strickland, and Amy McAlister; and 5 grandchildren. A memorial service to...


