Willie Lee Pearson
FOREST CITY, N.C. -- Willie Lee "Winkie" Pearson, 84, of 203 Academy St., Cliffside, N.C., died Oct. 20, 2000 at Autumn Care of Forest City. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Charley and Zudie Hawkins Pearson, retired from Cone Mills, Cliffside Plant. He was former president, coach and umpire of Tri Community Little League, and a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. He was married to the late Hattie Hawkins Pearson. He is survived by one son, Ronald Pearson of Cliffside, N.C.; three daughters, Earnesteen "Tenny" Barnes of Mooresboro, N.C., Frances Wallace of Las Vegas and Linda Conner of Cliffside, N.C.; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 7-9 p.m. at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Henry Clay Spence
RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. -- Henry Clay Spence, 50, of 179 Riceville Road, Rutherfordton, N.C., died Oct. 20, 2000 at his residence. Native of Kinston, N.C., son of Rodney L. and Ann Taylor Spence of Kinston, he was employed by Kemet of Shelby, N.C. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Viet Nam, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Kinston, N.C. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sara Barnes Spence of the home; one son, Josh Spence of the home; one daughter, Leah S. and husband Mark Butler of Forest City, N.C.; one brother, Keith Spence of Las Vegas; two sisters, Annette Ipock of Kinston and Jeanette Kennedy of Deep Run, N.C. Visitation will be Sunday from 7-9 p.m. at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home, Cliffside, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23rd at Cliffside Baptist Church with the Revs. Ron Boone and Charlie Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043 or to Volunteer Life Saving Unit, Inc. 561 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

John Robert Harris
UNION -- John Robert Harris, 60, of 1510 Peach Orchard Rd., Union, died Oct. 20, 2000 at his home after a brief illness. A native of Union County, he was the son of Ruby Vinson Harris of the home and the late Marshall Harris. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and self-employed with Harris Paint Contractors. Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Christie Harris Powell of Harlem, Ga.; three sisters, Brenda K. Harris of Union, Judy G. Phillips of Dallas, Tex., and Sherry D. Harris of the home; two brothers, Joseph T. Harris of Union and Danny D. Harris of Sharon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church conducted by the Revs. Keith Sweat and Larry Hyder. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. The body is at the home, 1510 Peach Orchard Rd., Union, where it will remain until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1622 Kelly Rd., Union, S.C. 29379. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Eston R. Gosnell
LANDRUM -- Eston Rhodes Gosnell, 39, of 409 S. Church St., Landrum, died Oct. 20, 2000. A native of Polk County, N.C., he was the son of Betty Jo Brannon Gosnell and the late James A. "Stick" Gosnell. He was employed at Mohawk and was a Baptist. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons, Corey Gene Gosnell of Campobello and Jessie James Gosnell of Columbus, N.C.; three daughters, Misty Gosnell Simmons of Inman, Jessica Gosnell Cody of Camobello and Teleda Monique Gosnell of Landrum; and two sisters, Tiny Gosnell Watkins of Spartanburg and Patricia Gosnell Bailey of Landrum. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at Petty Funeral Home. Services will be held at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by the Revs. Henry Coley and Mike Greenway. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to the Eston Gosnell Fund, P.O. Box 368, Landrum, SC 29356.

Lewis Ray O'Shields
SPARTANBURG -- Lewis Ray O'Shields, 79, of 5471 South Pine St., died Oct. 21, 2000 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was husband of Faye Allison O'Shields. J. F. Floyd Mortuary has charge of arrangements.

Mamie M. Pridgen
Mamie Pridgen of 416 Crescent Avenue, died Oct. 21, 2000 at home following an extended illness. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Mitchell Sr. and Versie Garrett Mitchell. She was a member of Majority Baptist Church and she was a 1962 graduate of Carver High School. Survivors include two sons, Timothy G. Pridgen III, and J. Leon Pridgen II; two brothers, William Bernard Mitchell of the home; one half brother, Robert Davis and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. Community Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Daliah E. F. Poteat
Daliah Elizabeth Freeman Poteat, 83, of 609 Alaska St., Spindale, N.C., died Oct. 21, 2000 in Rutherford Hospital. She was the widow of Albert Carl Poteat. Crowe's Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Ora D. Haynes
Ora Dalton Haynes, 76, of 2190 Hwy. 64-74 A, Rutherfordton, N.C., died Oct. 21, 2000 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Jacob Golden Haynes. Crowe's Funeral home has charge of the arrangements.

Harold D. Mullinax
GAFFNEY - Harold Dean Mullinax, 60, of 876 McKown Mountain Rd., died Oct. 21, 2000 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center. He was husband of Laura Idell Mullinax. Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Mary Aldridge Godfrey
FOREST CITY, N.C. - Mary Aldridge Godfrey, 82, of Restwell Rest Home in Rutherford, N.C., died Oct. 21, 2000 at the Rutherford Hospital. She was the widow of the Late Dock G. Godfrey.

Adrian R. Billingslea
Adrian R. Billingslea, 42, of 204 Yellow Poplar Court of Simpsonville, S.C., died Friday morning at the St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, S.C. after a sudden illness. Husband of Mrs. Venita Tyus Billingslea. Son of the late Mr. Thornell Billingslea, Sr. and Mrs. Emma Louise Nesbitt Billingslea. Native of Spartanburg County. Member of The Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church, of Mauldin, S.C. He was an Investigator with the Greenville County Sheriffs Department. Retired Navy Reserve, Chief Petty Officer after 20 years. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Venita Tyus-Billingslea of the home; one sister, Mrs. Angela Caver of Detroit, MI.; three brothers, Mr. John Kirby Billingslea, Mr. Andre Billingslea, and Mr. Thornell Billingslea, Jr., all of Detroit, MI.; Maternal grandmother, Mrs. Corrine Littlejohn Nesbitt, of Spartanburg, S.C. Reared in the home of his uncle Mr. Luther Nesbitt, Jr. and Aunts, Ms. Learline Nesbitt, and Mrs. Tommie Nesbitt Watt of Spartanburg, S.C. Visitation will be Tuesday evening 7-8 p.m. at the Watkin Garrett, and Wood Mortuary Chapel, Greenville, S.C. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church with Dr. Stewart C. Cureton, and the Rev. Charles J. J. Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Garden. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The family is at the home of his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Warren P. Tyus at 1501 Dover Road, Spartanburg, S.C. J. W. Woodward Funeral Home

Mrs. Virginia Chandler
Mrs. Virginia Chandler, 81, of Valley Falls Terrace, died October 20, 2000. Services will be conducted Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. at Green Point Baptist Church. The Rev. David Lancaster and the Rev. Odus Stacey will officiate. Burial will be in Springhill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Brandon Clark, Mickey Kirby, Mickey Garrett, Tim Garrett, Donnie Seagroves, Scott Blackwell. Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William B. Fulton
Mr. William Barnes Fulton, 88, of 406 Sellers St., Oak Island, N.C., died Thursday, October 19, 2000 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1912 in Dadeville, Alabama, son of the late Dr. W. B and Neva Barnes Fulton. He moved to Oak Island from Spartanburg, S.C. seven months ago. He was a graduate of Auburn University and was a retired cartographer with the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture following 36 years of service. He was a member, ruling elder, and for over 40 years served as a pianist for Second Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, S.C. and was an accomplished jazz pianist. He had formerly served as treasurer of U.S. Soil Conservation Service Credit Union. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Eunice Carlisle Fulton, of the home; a son, William R. Fulton and wife, Ann Aiken Fulton of Spartanburg; a daughter, Mary Fulton Campbell and husband, Kenneth R. Campbell of Southport, S.C.; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m., today, Sunday, October 22, 2000 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel conducted by Dr. Mark Durrett. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to: Second Presbyterian Church Accessibility Fund, 438 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.

Nora Lee Bell
Nora Lee Thomas Bell, 84, of 37 Endeavor Dr., died Saturday, October 21, 2000 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Atlanta, Ga. and a resident of the Whitney Community, she was the daughter of the late John and Leola Thompson Thomas. She was the wife of the late Leroy Bell. She retired from Butte Knit, Jonathan Logan Division. She was a member of Whitney United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, James H. Nelms, Jr. and Mary Frances Nelms, Charles G. Nelms and Linda Lewis Nelms, all of Asheville N.C., Zachary Lee Bell of Spartanburg; one granddaughter, Rebecca Nelms Keil of Black Mountain, N.C. and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Samantha Keil. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Sunday, October 22, 2000 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Dr. Charles A. Graves. The family will visit with friends from 2 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the graveside. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304. The family is at the home.

Hans Peter Rentzsch
Hans Peter Rentzsch 60, of 150 Tipton Court, Chesnee, S.C. died Friday, October 20, 2000 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Switzerland, he was the husband of Llewelyn (Lou) Rentzsch and the son of the late Otto and Martha Rentzsch. He was an employee of Rieter Corporation. He was of the Protestant faith. Survivors in addition to his wife include: One daughter, Kristina Rentzsch Spitler and son-in-law Brian L. Spitler of Haw River, N.C. Two grandchildren, Austin Spitler and Brianna Spitler of Haw River, N.C. Two step-children, Christina Sherbert and Dennis Wimberly, Jr. One step-grandchild, Nicholas Sherbert, all of Mayo, S.C. Two brothers, Alfred Rentzsch and Robert Rentzsch of Switzerland. A stepson Olin Cobb and step-grandson, Gabriel Cobb from his deceased wife, Ann Cobb Rentzsch. A son, Richard Hans Rentzsch, predeceased him. A Memorial Service will be held at Forest Lawn Mortuary in Boiling Springs, S.C. at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24th. The family will receive friends after the Memorial Service. Memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Regional Hospice, 120 Heywood Ave., Spartanburg, S.C. 29302

Mary Alice Shelor Newcome
Born April 22nd, 1936, in Sumter, S.C. she died October 20th, 2000 at 2 a.m. in Skylyn Place, Spartanburg. Her parents were Henry and Jessie Shelor, both deceased, and her sisters are Gwynn Duffee of Florence, S.C. and Betsy Kent, of Columbia. Alice graduated from Sumter High School in 1954, and from Duke University in 1958 with a degree in Nursing. While attending Duke she met Jim Newcome, from Gary, Indiana. They were married for 22 years, and raised three children, James, who lives in Fiji, Joel who lives in Dayton, Ohio, and Catherine, who lives in New York. Living in Charleston, S.C. from 1960 to 1969, Alice was a nurse at the Medical College and very active in First Scots Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir. In Spartanburg from 1969 on she was a nurse at Spartanburg General then ran an office for Clinical Drug Investigators of New York, and was a nurse at Mary Black Hospital. She went to First Presbyterian Church and later to Trinity Unity Methodist Church, and then to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Alice was a active member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment and a kind caregiver to many a dog or cat. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. Sunday at Floyd's North Church Street Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. The family is at 269 W. Hampton Ave. Spartanburg. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 114 E. Earle St, Anderson, S.C. 29621.

Elizabeth Austell McKenney
Elizabeth Austell Mckenney, 37, of Taylors, S.C, died Friday, October 20. She was a native of Spartanburg, S.C. and graduated from the Spartanburg Day School in 1981. She attended Ferrum College in Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Ronald McKenney; three daughters, Chelsea Warlick, Elizabeth Bailey Hendren, and Alexandria Hendren; her mother, Suzanne Martin of Markham, Va; her maternal grandparents, Harwood and Louise Cochrane of Rockville, VA; three sisters, Lucretia Austell of Tampa, Fla., Jennifer Austell-Wolfson of Orlean, Va., and Anna Austell Dozal of Staunton, Va. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at The Church of the Advent. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Rita Phillips Harrill
Rita Kay Phillips Harrill, 34, of 1001 Harrelson Road, Pauline died Friday, October 20, 2000 at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. Phillips, Sr. and Zelma Steadman Phillips and the husband of Jeff Harrill. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother are one sister, Dr. Denise Taylor of Pauline; two brothers, Rev. Fred (Dewain) Phillips, Jr. and Mansel A. Phillips, both of Pauline; three nieces, Adria Ward, Capra Taylor and Brittney Phillips, all of Pauline; a great niece, Javin Taylor of Pauline. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2000 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens conducted by the Rev. Dewain Phillips. The family is at the home, 1001 Harrelson Rd., Pauline.

Rachel D. Knight
Rachel Durham "Doc" Knight, of 313 Milliken St., died October 20, 2000 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Holly Springs, she was the daughter of the late William P. "Bird" and Elzie Farmer Durham. She was a member of Drayton Baptist Church and was retired from the textile industry. Survivors include her husband, Albert Knight; two sons, Norman Knight of Gaffney and Rudy Knight of the home; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Agnes Lindsey of Greer, Tamar Pennington of Drayton and Katie Corbin of Spartanburg, and a brother, Joe Durham of Drayton. She was preceded in death by a son, Zealous Douglas Knight. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., today, Sunday, October 22, 2000 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by the Rev. Randell Blackman and the Rev. A. Heyward Comer. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be E.R. Hawkins, Arthur Neighbors, Don Hughes, Ray Price, Walter Riley, Dennis Steadman, Don Morris and Keith Sellers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Drayton Baptist Church, PO Box 357, Drayton, S.C. 29333. The family is at the home.

Reginald K. Mack
Reginald Keith Mack, 23, of 152 Pierpont Ave. died Dec. 9, 2000. A native of Spartanburg County, he was the son of Peggy Ann Mack and Robert Lewis "Brutt" Robinson Jr. of Spartanburg. He was a member of Woodward Memorial Baptist Church and a 1996 graduate of Spartanburg High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Brittany N. Smith of Spartanburg; two brothers, Ramone A. "Fat Cat" Mack and Timothy L. "Popcorn" Mack of Spartanburg; two sisters, April Robinson of Myrtle Beach and Moneka Robinson of Spartanburg; maternal grandparents, Norman and Annie Smith of Spartanburg; paternal grandparents, Robert Robinson Sr. and Rhoda Robinson of Spartanburg. The family will receive friends at the home. J. W. Woodward Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty S. Hines
PAULINE -- Betty Sanders Hines, 70, of 2334 Blackstock Road died Dec. 8, 2000. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, conducted by the Revs. Mike McGee and Bill Page. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Blvd. Suite 101, Spartanburg, S.C., 29301. The family is at the home of the son, Jerry Hines 1375 Old Hill Bridge Road, Pauline. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

James W. Wilburn
James W. Wilburn, 76, of 501 Camelot Drive, Apt. 37, died Dec. 8, 2000, in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care after a lengthy illness. A native of Union, he was the husband of Kathy Davis Wilburn and the son of the late Clarence and Feribia Roach Wilburn. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Union and had retired from Conso Products. He also was a veteran of the Coast Guard and the Air Force. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Dan Wilburn of Fountain Inn; two stepdaughters, Janie Marie Bright and Joye Faye Whaley, both of Greenville; two stepsons, Eustace Pinckney and Jimmy Pinckney, both of Fountain Inn; and three step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Padgett's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Clayton Howerton with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Felicia M. Meadows
Felicia Mumford Meadows, wife of Michael Meadows, died Dec. 9, 2000 at McLeod Hospital. Sullivan Bros. Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Margie Hampton Grant
GAFFNEY -- Margie Hampton Grant, 78, of 218 12th St. died Dec. 9, 2000 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Marshall and Virgie Metcalf Hampton. She was a retired Cherokee County teacher and was a member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church where she was an Amazing Grace Singer. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Grant McDaniel of Easley and Jane Hampton Grant Watkins of Lyman; one son, Dr. J. Michael Grant of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Joe Mack Hampton of Gaffney; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Chapel with the Dr. Clyde Thomas and the Rev. Frank Northcutt officiating. Interment will be at Frederick Memorial Gardens. Visitation will start an hour before the service. The family is at the residence. Memorials may be made to Cherokee Ave. Baptist Church, 805 Cherokee Ave., Gaffney, S.C., 29340.

Rubin M. Haddon
Rubin Morrison "R. M." Haddon, 78, of 713 Bent Hollow Court, Moore, died Dec. 7, 2000 at his home. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Joe Brown. The family will receive friends at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arcadia United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 143, Arcadia, S.C., 29320. The family will be at the home of his daughter, at 150 Harvey St., Pacolet. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Fant Inman, Jr.
James Hay Fant Inman Jr., 51, of 420 Haney Road, Buffalo, husband of Marilyn Crocker Inman, died Saturday in Wallace Thomson Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.

Peggy W. Chesney
WOODRUFF -- Peggy Lee Waddell Chesney, 52, of 122 Allen Bridge Road died Dec. 9, 2000 at her home. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of Margaret Waddell of Woodruff and the late O.B. Waddell. She attended Cavins Baptist Church and was a former employee of Felters Co. She was the widow of Rex Chesney Jr. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Chesney Bright of Woodruff; five sisters, Janet Vaughn, Shirley Morris, Debra Owings and Teresa Sherbert, all of Woodruff, and Dianne Fowler of Greer; one brother, Marty Waddell of Woodruff; and one grandson. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. at Lanford Funeral Home in Woodruff. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Cavins Baptist Church by the Rev. Carroll Caldwell. Burial will follow in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens. The family is at 122 Allen Bridge Road, Woodruff.

Truman Tillman
Truman Tillman, 82, of 519 Central Ave., husband of Edna Caskey Tillman, died Dec. 9, 2000, at White Oak Manor in Lancaster. A native of Jefferson, Ga., he was the son of the late Prince Albert Tillman Sr. and Ethel Hollis Tillman and was first married to the late Ruth Ballard Tillman. He was a member of the East Side Baptist Church, the Hart Masonic Lodge No. 380 and Eastern Star Chapter No. 146. He was a former deacon, Sunday school teacher, Boy Scout leader and R.A. leader. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons, the Rev. Donald W. Tillman of Buffalo, Gerald R. Tillman Charlotte, N.C., and Charles H. Tillman of Bossier City, La.; one brother, T.W. Tillman of Columbia; two sisters, Brown (Lois) Ghent of Marshall, Texas, and Birdie Hudson of Lancaster; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cauthen Funeral Home, Lancaster Chapel with the Rev. Donald W. Tillman officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family may be contacted at 519 Central Ave. or through hcauthen@infoave.net. Memorials may be made to the White Oak Manor Activities Fund, 253 Craig Manor Road, Lancaster, S.C., 29720 or East Side Baptist Church, 1180 Garnette Road, Lancaster, S.C., 29720.

Alice Faye Sloan
WOODRUFF -- Alice Faye Sloan, 55, of 364 Shady Lane Road died Dec. 8, 2000. She was the daughter of Christine Moore Lister and of the late Bufford Jackson. In addition to her mother, she is survived by four sons, Ray Sloan, Gene Hawkins, Carl Sloan and Michael Sloan, all of Woodruff; one sister, Eyvonne Revels of Woodruff; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landford-Pollard Funeral Home with the Revs. Carroll Caldwell and James Sloan officiating. Interment will follow at the Heritage Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family is at the home.

Jordan Anthony West
Infant Jordan Anthony West died Dec. 7, 2000 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Tony and Michelle M. West of Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was survived by grandparents, Jean West of Campobello and Randy Moody of Saluda, Harry and Betty Edwards of Inman; great-grandmother, Annie Mae Hutchins of Campobello; two sisters, Summer West of Duncan and Jessica West of Wellford; two brothers, Jacob West of Reidville and Joshua West of Wellford. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. today at Cannon Memorial Park. Cannon Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur Johnson
GREENVILLE -- Arthur Johnson, 84, of 107 Broadford Road died Dec. 9, 2000, at Allen Bennett Hospital. A native of Startex, he was the son of the late Hence and Sarah Ann Pearson Johnson and widower of Delma J. Johnson. He was a machine operator for 30 years at Ashworth Brothers and an Army veteran of World War II. He also was a member of Lee Road United Methodist Church and attended Fellowship Sunday School Class. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will beheld 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by the Rev. David Surrett. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family is at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to Greenville County Cancer Society, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, S.C., 29605.

Jeffery L. Burnett
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Burnett, 40, of 316 Henderson St., Arcadia, died Dec. 9, 2000 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was the son of Fred William and Lorine Thrift Burnett of Moore. He was employed by Christman Parsons Inc. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Fred William Burnett, Jr. of Arcadia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Charles Jennings. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. today at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arcadia United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 143, Arcadia, S.C., 29320.

Linda Parris Butts
Linda Parris Butts of 263 Charlie Drive, Cowpens, died Dec. 9, 2000, at her home. A native of Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Parris and Clara Lawson Parris and the wife of Danny Wayne Butts. She also was an employee of Amoco Fabric & Fibers and a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Gaffney. Survivors in addition to her mother and husband are two sons, Eddie Cox of Gaffney and Andy Butts of Cowpens; one daughter, Lisa Cox Thompson of Gaffney; three sisters, Betty P. Darby of Florence, Kay P. Whitlock of Moore and Cindy P. Suttles of Duncan; three brothers, Hoyt Parris of Virginia Beach, Va., Wyman Parris of Lyman and Glenn Parris of Duncan; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, conducted by the Revs. Jimmy Westmoreland, Terry Pleasant, and Mike Cook. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Linda Parris Butts Fund, c/o J.F. Floyd Mortuary, P.O. Drawer 1530, Spartanburg, S.C., 29304.

Evelyn A. Brannon
Funeral services for Evelyn A. Brannon will be held at 3 p.m. today at Arrowwood Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Cooper. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-2:45 p.m. today at the church. Memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, S.C., 29304 or Arrowwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 1410 Highway 11 West, Chesnee, S.C., 29323. The family may be contacted at 1568 Highway 11 West. Forest Lawn Mortuary in Chesnee is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell Edward Grier
Mitchell Edward Grier, 68, of 2480 New House Road, Ellenboro, N.C., died Dec. 9, 2000 at his residence. He was the husband of Ruth Grier of the home. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frankie Cox Irby
ROEBUCK -- Frankie Cox Irby, 70, of 1119 Old Georgia Road died Dec. 9, 2000, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Roy C. Irby Sr. J. F. Floyd Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Yvonne Lanford Atchley
Memorial services for Yvonne Lanford Atchely were held Dec. 9, 2000, at Stone Station Baptist Church, conducted by the Revs. Tim Fowler and Thomas C. Moore. She is survived by two great-granddaughters, Kayla L. Atchley and Gabrielle A. Atchley of Union. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stone Station Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 616, Roebuck, S.C., 29376. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel was in charge of arrangements.