Martin C. Shirley

May 9, 2008

Martin C. Shirley- CentralMartin Clarence "Pop" Shirley, 78, husband of Grace Manley Shirley, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at his residence. Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Henry and Annie Lee Wilson Shirley. He worked 50 years in textiles and attended Central Church of God of Prophecy.Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons,...

Mark Royden Winchell

May 8, 2008

Dr. Mark R. Winchell - Clemson, SCDr. Mark Royden Winchell, 59, of 112 Robin Street, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at An-Med Health in Anderson.Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of the late John Coffman and Gertrude May Settle Winchell. He was an English Professor at Clemson University and was a prolific literary critic and scholar. He was...

William Howard Chafin

May 8, 2008

Billy Chafin - Powdersville, S.C.Mr. William "Billy" Howard Chafin, 77, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Greenville.Born in Pelzer, Mr. Chafin was a son of the late Reese E. and Inez Sellers Chafin. He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church.Surviving are two brothers, Joe Chafin of Jacksonville, Florida and Jerry Chafin of Powdersville; three...

Homer Gary Barker

May 7, 2008

Gary Barker- Pelzer, SCHomer Gary Barker, 62, of 3676 W. Georgia Road, died Wednesday May 7, 2008at his home.Mr. Barker was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Homer Lafayette andAnnie Laura Hendrix Barker. He retired from B&B Express Trucking Company andwas an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymousand was a Baptist.Surviving are his...

Doris A. Ledford

May 7, 2008

Doris A. Ledford - Central, SCDoris A. Ledford, 81, of Central, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008.Born in Central, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Stella Leopard.Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Herman "Buck" Ledford of the home; a son, Richard Ledford and wife Teresa of Seneca; two daughters, Kim Ledford of Clemson, Janice Ayers and husband...

Joseph W. Perry

May 5, 2008

Joseph W. PerryCentral, SCJoseph Wyatt Perry, infant son of Jody and Julie Hedden Perry, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Ellen Catherine Perry of the home; maternal grandparents Amy Campbell and husband Henry, and Clyde Hedden and wife Leigh; paternal grandparents, Connie Simmons, and Joe Perry and wife Sylvia;...

Jerry Durham

May 5, 2008

Jerry Durham - Easley, SCThomas Jerry Durham, 70, of 200 Hollingsworth Drive, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Hospice of the Upstate.Born in Pickens County, Mr. Durham was a son of the late William Amon and Genevieve Addis Durham. He graduated from Easley High School and retired from Platt-Saco Lowell after more than thirty years of employment. Mr. Durham was...

Martha Janice King

May 1, 2008

Martha Janice King - Clemson, SCMartha Janice McCroskey King, 84, of 198 Stephens Road, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Hospice House of Anderson.Born in Stevens County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Samuel McCroskey and Martha McKinney King. She was a homemaker and a member of Clemson United Methodist Church.Surviving are two sons, Louie Bryan...

Margie Ethridge Boggs

Apr 30, 2008

Margie Boggs - Clemson, SCMargie Ethridge Boggs, 88, of 117 Holly Avenue, widow of the late John Frank Boggs, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at her home.Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie Broadwell Ethridge. She was a member of Pendleton United Methodist Church and the Eva Crenshaw Sunday School Class.Mrs. Boggs is...

Ruby S. McDonald

Apr 30, 2008

Ruby S. McDonald - Edisto Beach, SCRuby "Miss Mac" Skelton McDonald, 95, formerly of Edisto Beach, died Wednesday April 30, 2008 at Island Oaks Living Center in Johns Island.Mrs. McDonald was born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Tom and Sue Grant Skelton. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Easley.Surviving are her...