MRS. ANGELA R. MAYER, ANDERSON
1914 - 2007
Mrs. Angela Rita Mayer, a committed Christian was taken by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into His presence, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. She was 93. born in Baltimore, Maryland, February 16, 1914, Mrs. Mayer was a daughter of the late Frank Edward Poffel and Agnes Gertrude Augustiniak Poffel. She had retired as a Registered Nurse having worked in Maryland, Indiana, and Florida. She was a resident of National Heath Care of Anderson for several years where she received loving and excellent care by all the staff. She was a member of Living Water Church, 835 New Hope Road, Anderson, SC. Mrs. Mayer is survived by her daughters, Reverend Dr. Darla Lee Wisler and her husband, Norman of Anderson, SC, Lana Mae Turner of Seminole, FL, and Donna Jean Werstler and her husband Michael of Larwill, IN; one brother Milton Francis Poffel of Littleton, CO; seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Her husband, Sydney Mayer, a brother Edmond Francis Poffel and a son-in-law, Jack Turner, Sr, predeceased her. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 2:00pm at Living Water Church officiated by her daughter Rev. Dr. Darla Wisler. The inurnment will take place at a later date in the Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Largo, FL. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Living Water Church, PO Box 1823, Anderson, SC 29622. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. MARGARET E. LOLLIS
May 8, 1941 – October 9, 2007
ANDERSON, SC - Mrs. Margaret Ellen Lollis, age 66, wife of Leroy Lollis of 609 Derry Down Way, Anderson, SC, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson. born in Anderson, SC on May 8, 1941, Mrs. Lollis was a daughter of the late Guy and Daisy Mitchell. She was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home, is a son, Craig Lollis and daughters, Angela Gilliard and husband, Alvin of Anderson and Kimberly Trusty, also of Anderson; one sister of Greenville; a brother, Marshall Mitchell of Anderson; five grandchildren, Shanise Adams, Travis Lollis, Quinteze White, Antonio Lollis and Michael Lollis, all of Anderson and three great-grandchildren, Jazmone and Ashia Adams and Cameron White. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Angela Gilliard, #9 O Street, Anderson. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. SHIRLEY MAE GAMBRELL
TOWNVILLE, SC - Mrs. Shirley Mae Gambrell age 66, of 1915 Ebnezer St, Rock Hill S.C. Died Tuesday October 9, 2007 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill S.C., Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by The Foggie-Holloway’s Funeral Home. 1222 S. Main St. Anderson S.C., The family is at the home of her sister Patricia L. Dixon 122 Harbor Lane, Townville, S.C.
ROGER ALTON "SHINE" LEOPARD
WILLIAMSTON - Roger Alton "Shine" Leopard, 67, of 103 Briar Ridge W, Williamston, SC passed away October 8, 2007 after suffering a heart attack at residence. born June 27, 1940 in Anderson SC he was the son of the late William Styles and Ellaree Lawton. He was the spouse to Patricia Leopard and a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his wife he is also survived by three sons Christopher Paul, Jonathan Derek, and William Cory Foubert, brother: Kenneth Leopard, sisters: Ruth Hendrix, Lois Brock, one grandchild: Chastity Marie Hope and one on the way Emma Leopard. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday October 12, 2007 in the Woodlawn - Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park where Mr. Leopard will receive Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday October 11, 2007 at Woodlawn - Sosebee Funeral Home. WOODLAWN - SOSEBEE FUENRAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES will be assisting the family with the arrangements 3219 S Main St. Anderson SC
WILLIE MAE ANDERSON WHITE
ANDERSON - Willie Mae Anderson White, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at AnMed Health Medical Center. The family is at the home of her daughter, Ina White 1214-B White St. Anderson, SC. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by MARCUS D. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
ARTHUR “OTTIE” SWILLING
ANDERSON - Arthur Lee Swilling II, age 36 of 3019 Sunset Forest Road, Anderson, SC, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Anderson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family will be at the residence. The funeral arrangements will be announced by The McDougald Funeral Home.
LEVIS D. ERWIN
ANDERSON - Levis Dean Erwin, 68, of 3203 Wright School Road, husband of Lynda Clark Erwin, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at AnMed Health Medical Center. born April 25, 1939 in Anderson County, he was the son of Claudia Lorene Elgin Erwin of Starr and the late Forest Erwin. He was the owner of Plaza Laundry of Calhoun Falls and Commercial Laundry Service and Repair. He was also employed by Service Laundry, Inc. of Belton for several years and was employed by Starr Mill for ten years prior to closing. Mr. Erwin was a member of Asaville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon in previous years. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are a sister-in-law, Selwyn Clark of Anderson; two brothers, Mark Erwin and wife, Kay of Anderson and Michael Erwin and wife, Kathie of Pendleton; one sister, Claudia Joanne Shiflet and husband, Jay of Starr; two nephews, five nieces, one great nephew and four great nieces, all of Anderson County. He was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony David and Benjamin Levis Erwin. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Asaville Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Harold Walters. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Downtown Chapel, and will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Friday. The family is at the home of Mark and Kay Erwin, 3215 Wright School Road, Anderson. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to Asaville Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Asaville Church Road, Anderson, SC 29621. SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL
LINDA M. GUYTON
ANDERSON - Linda M. Guyton, 62, of 213 Meadow Hills, Anderson departed this life on October 8, 2007, at the Rainey Hospice House. Surviving is her husband, Frank Guyton, Sr., daughter, Yolanda Guyton and sons; Stephen and Kelvin Rainey, Archie and Sherman Guyton all of Anderson. Services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Anderson. Body will be placed in the church at 12 noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, 213 Meadow Hills, Anderson. THE UNITY MORTUARY of Anderson is in charge of arrangements.
MR. J. C. “TUBBY” TAYLOR
1937 - 2007
ANDERSON - Mr. J. C. Taylor, age 70 of 119 Victor Circle, Anderson, SC, husband of the late Marian Wilson Taylor, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. born in Anderson, SC on May 16, 1937, Mr. Taylor was a son of the late Albert Taylor and Maude Stovall Taylor. He was a retired route salesman for Frito-Lay Company and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and attended Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Tony Taylor; daughters, Kaylna Taylor and Tiffany Taylor; brother, William “Bill” Taylor, all of Anderson; niece Mary Lundkovsky and nephew Tim Taylor. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 1:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Reverend Ken Whitt officiating. The family will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to the charity of one’s choice. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
LOUISE COATES MURI
ANDERSON - Louise Coates Muri, 84, of 604 Northpointe Greene, widow of the late Louis L. Muri, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Hart Care Center, Hartwell, GA. born April 3, 1923 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Calhoun Crawford and Lola Mae Pilgrim Coates. She served in the U.S. Coast Guard (SPAR) and was a retired convenience store owner. She attended the Greek Orthodox Church. She is survived by a sister, Hazel Welsh of Anderson; adopted daughters, Linda King of Gaston, SC and Annie Ruth Powell of Anderson; niece, Charlene Thomason of Anderson; nephew, Stephen Welsh of Plantation, FL; numerous great nieces and great nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Powell. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. The family will receive friends at the northeast chapel following the service. The family is at the residence. SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL
MARY S. YOUNGBLOOD
PICKENS - Mary Jane Simmons Youngblood, 90, widow of Lawrence Carl Youngblood, of 2148 Gentry Memorial Highway, died October 11, 2007 at Anderson Area Medical Center. born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Mason Simmons and Emma Jane Massingale. Mrs. Youngblood was retired from Alice Manufacturing and a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Y. Fortune of Pelzer, Martha Y. Smith of Lincolnton, NC, Mary Beth Ellison of Easley; son, John Carl Youngblood of Central; brothers, C.P. Simmons of Pickens, Andrew Mason Simmons Jr. of Memphis, TN. 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Pickens View Wesleyan Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family is at the home of Patsy Fortune, 510 Easley Highway, Pelzer. Memorials may be made to Pickens View Wesleyan Church, 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens, SC 29671. Online condolences maybe made by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Youngblood family.
MRS. EVA STRAUSS
1926 - 2007
ANDERSON - Mrs. Eva McConnell Strauss, 81, after a short illness, passed away into the presence of the Lord Jesus at the AnMed Health Medical Center. Mrs. Strauss graduated from Antreville High School, Furman University (BA), and Clemson University Graduate School, (MEd). She attended Columbia Bible College. She served as a missionary in the Dominican Republic with the West Indies Mission and was a retired librarian from Dixie High School, Due West, SC. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Sam E. Strauss, Jr.; two sons, Dr. Kenneth W. Strauss of Brussels, Belgium, Dr. Robert M. Strauss of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter, Kathryn Wilcox of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Truman McConnell of Anderson and Ray McConnell of Iva; two sisters, Dorothy Albea of Chesapeake, VA and Sara Higginbotham of Iva. She was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Bell McConnell of Antreville, SC. She was preceded in death by five brothers, J. C. McConnell, Virgil McConnell, Grover Lee McConnell, Ted McConnell and Joe McConnell and one sister, Kathleen Slice. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Jerry Parnell officiating. Interment will follow in the Williamston City cemetery in Williamston. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. The family will be at the residence, 600 Rantowles Road, Anderson, SC. Memorials may be made to Canaan Baptist Church, 1834 S. Murray Avenue, Anderson, SC 29624 or World Resource Group, P.O. Box 63299, Colorado Springs, CO 80962. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements
MINNIE LEE SONS YARBOROUGH
1929 - 2007
PENDLETON - Minnie Lee Sons Yarborough, 78, of 1002 Pine Knoll Rd., died Tuesday October 9, 2007 at her residence. born August 28, 1929 in Lexington, SC she was the daughter of the late Jacob Lester and Essie Arnold Sons. She was a longtime member of the Anderson County Republican Women's Club and a member of the National Parliamentarian, Nenstiel Unit. She was a life long Lutheran and a member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Richard L. Yarborough of the home; daughters: Patsy B. Peppers and her husband, Walter of Lawrenceville, GA, Cathy Appner and her husband, Mitch of Burnsville, NC, and son, Edward R. Brazell and his wife Brenda of Columbia; three grandchildren: Benjamin Moseley of Aiken, Melissa G. Bisset of Hawaii, and Travis Brazell of Irmo; three great grandchildren; brothers: Walter Sons of West Columbia, James Sons of Columbia, Fred, George, and Donnie Sons all of Lexington and sisters: Margie Carter, Mary Green, Ruth Koon and Ann Watkins all of Lexington. She was beloved by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katarina Leeann Rich and two brothers. Memorial services will be held at 11AM Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 North. The family will receive friends following the service at the mortuary. Interment will be held at a later date in the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans cemetery. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or the Anderson County Animal Shelter, 615 Hwy 28 By-Pass, Anderson, SC 29624. SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
Gene A. Wood, Sr.
March 04, 2009
Funeral services for Gene A. Wood, Sr., 66, of Lexington, SC will be held two p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 at Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, with burial in the Springfield cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Wood died on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
born in Barnwell County, he was a son of the late Norman Preston Wood Sr. and Lillie Mae Padgett Wood and was married
to the late Bronell Driggers Wood. He was a machinist having retired from Square D Company in Columbia and E C & M in St. Matthews.
Survivors include a son, Gene A. Wood, Jr., of Blythewood; daughters and son-in-law, Natalie W. and David Sasser of Sneads Ferry, NC and Wanda W. and Joseph Carney of Sumter; sister Nell Wood Carrigg of Darlington; brother Norman “Buddy” Wood Jr., of Texas; grandchildren, Joseph Hunter Wood and Savana Grace Harvey. He was preceded in death by sisters Ruby Maude Axson and Oleta Garrick.
Dorothy Keel Owens
March 04, 2009
Funeral services for Dorothy Keel Owens, 89, of Williston, will be held three p.m., Friday, March 6 at Elko Baptist Church with burial in the Blackville cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from two p.m. until the time of service in the Elko Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Owens entered her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.
born in Barnwell County, she was a daughter of the late Solomon John Keel and Belle Hair Keel. Family, friends and loved ones affectionately knew her as “Mimi”. She was a homemaker and a talented seamstress. She formerly employed with Singer Sewing Machine store in Barnwell for many years and the US Post Office in Elko, SC. She also served as the pianist for Elko Baptist Church and several area community churches. She was a member of Elko Baptist Church and the Clara Hitt Sunday School. She always held a deep concern for those serving in our mission fields here and abroad.
Survivors include her daughter, Faye (Skeet) Birt of Barnwell; son, Pat (Melvena) Owens of James Island, SC; grandchildren, Terri (John) Reeley of Lexington, Angela (Andy) Williams of Barnwell, Jeff (Jan) Birt of Williston, Dawn (Tim) Ochal, Las Vegas, NV, Curtis Owens of James Island, Sheila Renee Owens of James Island, Crystal (Scott) Dunaway of Fort Mill, SC; 13 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Norman Owens and grandsons, Patrick LaDon Owens and Tony Lanier Birt.
Roland Wakefield
March 07, 2009
Graveside funeral services for Roland Wakefield, 73, of Williston, SC will be held eleven a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at The Williston cemetery with Dr. David Richardson and Rev. Chip Reeves officiating. The family has requested that memorial contributions may be sent to Williston Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 151, Williston, SC 29853. Mr. Wakefield died Saturday, March 7, 2009.
born in Cullman County, AL, he was a son of Blanche Wolfe Wakefield and the late William Belton Wakefield. He was a deacon and member of Williston First Baptist Church having served in various capacities within the church until his health declined. Mr. Wakefield attended USC-A and Aiken Technical College. He was a safety engineer at SRP and retired from Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF). He was a member of The Williston Lions Club where he held various offices over the years, was Lion of the Year in 1973 and was a member of the US Army Reserve, Williston Unit. Mr. Wakefield was a big fan and supporter of the Williston-Elko Blue Devils and was an avid fisherman on the Edisto River.
Survivors include his mother of Jasper, AL; his wife, Janice Martin Wakefield of the home; brother, Lavon (Montez) Wakefield of Jasper, AL; sisters-in-law, Fran Copeland Wakefield, of Jasper, AL; Donna (Bill) Martin Farr of North Augusta, Miriam Martin Mills of West Columbia, nephews, Ladon, Brian, Stanley Wakefield of Birmingham, AL; Christopher Wakefield of Jasper, AL, James Daniel (Holly) Holloway of Evans, GA and nieces, Amanda Wakefield Faught of Jasper, AL, Ashley Farr (Adam) Harris of Martinez, GA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Wakefield and a brother, Don Wakefield.
Corrie Ross Primrose
March 14, 2009
Funeral services for Corrie Rosier Ross Primrose, 88, of Blackville, SC will be held three p.m., Monday, March 16 at Blackville First Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas Terry and Rev. Russ Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from two p.m. until the time of the service Monday in the fellowship hall at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Blackville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, Blackville, SC 29817 or Blackville cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 365, Blackville, SC 29817. The family greatly appreciates the exceptional care provided by the staff at Laurel Baye Health Care of Williston. Mrs. Primrose died on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
born in Barnwell County, she was a daughter of the late Joe Rosier and Dony Gilliam Rosier. She was first married
to the late J.B. Ross and was the widow of William Primrose. She was a member of Blackville First Baptist Church and the Naomi Sunday School class. She was a seamstress for the Palm Beach Company, co-owned and operated Ross Restaurant in Blackville for a number of years and was a sales clerk at Stafford’s Department Store.
Survivors include sons, Stanley (Linda) Ross of Blackville, Bill (Jenny) Ross of Lexington, son-in-law, Burl Fauchier of Barnwell, sister-in-law, Minnie Rosier Hallman, nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara R. Fauchier, sister, Mamie Rosier Dyches; brothers, Leo, Blease, Leon, and Joe Rosier.
Harry A. Yoder
March 13, 2009
Funeral services for Harry A Yoder, 88, of Blackville, SC will be held two p.m., Sunday, March 15 at Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 14 from six to eight p.m. at Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church. Mr. Yoder entered into rest, Friday March 13, 2009.
born in Holmes County, OH he was a son of the late Albert Yoder and Mattie Weaver Yoder. Mr. Yoder moved to Blackville, SC in 1967 where he farmed and worked as a carpenter. He was a member of Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church.
Survivors include his sons, Robert (Elsie) Yoder, Harry Edward Yoder; daughters, Anna (Mose) Kaufman, Ruth (Godofredo) Cruz, Miriam (Kore) Yoder; brother, Wayne Yoder; sister, Susie Miller; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Weaver Yoder, a daughter, Mattie Yoder and an infant son.
