Donnie H. HughesGreer, SCOn Friday, August 22, Donnie Hamlin Hughes of Greer, SC, wife of Rev. Wallace Hughes, went to meet her redeemer and savior, Jesus Christ. She had fought a heroic battle with cancer for almost 4 years. She had maintained an active and enjoyable life up until about the middle of June. Her Oncologist, Dr. Larry Puls, and...
Carlos A. Smith, Jr. - Easley, S.C.Carlos Andrew Smith, 61, of 121 Tadpole Lane, died Friday, August 22, 2008, at Palmetto Health Baptist Easley.Born in Pickens, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Carlos Andrew and Nellie Pauline Gilstrap Smith. He retired from Alice Manufacturing Company, and he attended Wayside Baptist Church. He played lead guitar with several community...
Fefa C. Hendricks - Central, SC Fefa Childress Hendricks, 89, formerly of 233 Horseshoe Road, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Carrollton, GA.Born in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Fulton S. and Josie Clark Childress. She received a BA in Education from Abbeville Teacher College and taught elementary school through highschool for over 30 years. She was...
James Luther Whitman, 86, husband of Lorene Brown Whitman, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, TN. A native of Central he was the son of the late Luther and Elizabeth James Whitman.In addition to his wife he is survived by son, Larry K. Whitman and his wife Elizabeth of Easley; daughters, Shelby W. Welborn...
Jean Merck - Six Mile, SCHelen Jean Black Merck, 54, of 104 Gin Shoals Road, died Tuesday August 19, 2008 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Merck was born in Pickens County, SC, a daughter of Edna Bearden Black, of Liberty and the late Homer R. Black. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband,...
Mary Vaughan Beveridge, 88, widow of Richard F. Beveridge, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at her residence. A native of Greenville County she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Pauline Hammonds Vaughan. She is survived by son, Richard F. Beveridge of Greenville; daughter, Cheryl Bruni of Las Vegas, NV; brother, James Vaughan of Greenville; sisters, Nell Otey...
Clara Hollingsworth - Greenville, SCClara Finley Hollingsworth, 90, of 205 North Florida Avenue, wife of the late Charlie Hollingsworth, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late John and Carrie Nalley Finley, Mrs. Hollingsworth retired from the Brandon Plant of Abney Mills and was of the Holliness faith. Surviving are three...
Ruby S. Blackston - Easley, SCRuby Smith Blackston, 86, of 110 Roper Street, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Brian Center in Brevard, NC.Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Joseph Andrew and Ellen Brooks Smith, Mrs. Blackston was formerly employed with T G & Y of Easley, and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.Surviving...
Addie Gilstrap - EasleyAddie Tecora Gilstrap, 95, of 108 East "C" Avenue, died at her home, Sunday, August 17, 2008.She was born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late James Edward (Ed) and Lela Gentry Gilstrap.She was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church and retired from Palmetto Garment Co.She is survived by: one sister, Ary...
Sherry B. Bishop - Greenville Sherry Annette Bynum Bishop, 57, of 7845 White Horse Road, wife of Max E. Bishop, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Greenville, Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of the late Evelyn Harrison Bynum. She graduated from Dacusville High School in 1968, attended Anderson College, and graduated from Furman University. Mrs. Bishop...