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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

STELLA EIFF

Westminster – Stella Frances Shuman Eiff, 67 of 110 Lewie St. passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at her residence.

born in Colusa, CA on February 2, 1939 she was retired from Jantzen. Mrs. Eiff was a member of Clearmont Baptist Church.

Surviving are sons Mike Alspaugh of Fair Play, Jeff Eiff of Mtn. Rest, Steven Eiff of Gray Court and Bruce Eiff of Westminster, daughters Penny Searight of Seneca and Yvonne Eiff of Westminster, two sisters Carol Hedden of Mt. Shasta, CA and Nell Reckers of CA, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Her parents William and Katherine Ables Shuman precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Clearmont Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, September 2, 2006 at the Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. The family is at the residence. Memorials may be made to Clearmont Baptist Church, 1740 Clearmont Rd., Westminster, SC 29693.

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HELEN BOWERS

Seneca – Helen Romaine Myers Bowers, 96 of 2006 Crystal Bay Court passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Lila Doyle Nursing Center.

born in York, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1909 to William and Jennifer Mae Elsaesser Myers, Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith. She was a 1934 graduate of Hood College.

Surviving are two sons Dr. Henry M. Bowers, Jr. of Sanibel, FL and Dr. William E. Bowers of Columbia, SC, a daughter Sally A. Flory of Seneca, eight grandchildren Henry M. Bowers, III, Lynne Barton, Kevin Bowers, Kendra Bowers, Todd Flory, Barbara Arnold, Robert Flory and Randy Flory and fourteen great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, her husband Henry Myers Bowers precedes her in death.

A private funeral service will be held from the Mass-Mock Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance, Ohio on Friday, September 1, 2006. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Hospice of The Foothills Foundation, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29672.

SANIDFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY

BETHIE WHITEN

Westminster – Bethie Pauline Whiten, 57 wife of Rev. William Robert Whiten of 504 To Woods St., passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at her residence.

born in Oconee County on October 24, 1949 she was a member of Damascus Baptist Church and the church pianist. Mrs. Whiten was a CNA.

Surviving in addition to her husband Robert are sons Matthew Whiten and wife Windi of Six Mile, Jake Barnes of the home, daughters Robin Fuller of West Union, Marybeth Honea and husband Brian of Westminster and Jessica Crawford of the home, sister Josie Bennett of Walhalla and ten grandchildren Jacob, Charlie, Jessie, Amber, Issac, Issiah, Ashley, Austin, Caleb and Blake.

Her parents Rowland and Cokie Butts Marcengill precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2006 from the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at Damascus Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at the funeral home. The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted.

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CARL TURNER

Westminster – Carl Turner, 81 of 420 Chauga Rd. passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at his home.

born in Oconee County on June 16, 1925 to Burt Mitchell and Minnie Turpin Turner he was retired from Duke Power where he served as a construction supervisor. Mr. Turner was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years Ruby F. Turner, sons Mitchell and Ricky Turner of Westminster, daughters Christine Rowland and Debra Lay Richardson both of Westminster, brothers Glen Turner of Westminster, Junior Turner of Alabama, Jack Turner of Seneca and Waymon Turner of Westminster, sisters Duree Skinner of Hartwell, GA. and Vera Bright of Seneca, nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

In addition to his parents, a son Rudy Turner and two sisters Ruby Bolt and Annie Ruth Turner preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2006 from the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at the funeral home. The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted.

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MARGARET AYERS

WESTMINSTER – Margaret Cheryl Bates Ayers 58, of 328 O’ Kelley Rd passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006 at her residence.

born in Long Beach, CA on July 8, 1948 she was a homemaker and a member of Cross Roads Baptist #2. Margaret had attended Tri County Tech and received a BA in Criminal Justice.

Survivors are sons Vince Edward Bentley of Lakeland, FL, Kristopher Almond Lee Ayers of Walhalla, step son Tommy Lee Ayers, Jr., stepdaughter Amanda Ray Ayers both of Salem, eight grandchildren Casey Smith, Katie Burrell, Brittany, Jesse and Bradley Ayers, Hannah Norton and Kayla and Daniel Ayers, father Thelmar Bates of Vero Beach, FL, loving companion Don O’Kelley and aunts Lounella McCrakin of Easley and Barbara Bates of Greenville and uncle Kenneth Bates of Liberty.

Her husband, the late Tommy Lee Ayers, Sr., mother Margaret Ethel Cameron Bates precede her in death.

A memorial service will be held at 4 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 2006 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home, Westminster. A private entombment will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family will be at the home of son Kris, 139 Keil Farm Rd, Walhalla. Flowers are accepted.

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KENT GREGORY

Longwood, FL - Ken Alan Gregory, 48 of 232 Tolgate Trail, passed December 25, 2006 away in Florida.

born in Encino, CA he was employed as a computer engineer with Universal Studios in Orlando. He was a veteran of the US Navy as a nuclear technician. Mr. Gregory was a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts and attained his Eagle Scout Award at the age of 14.

He is survived by his wife Debra George Gregory, son Robert regory and daughter Michelle Gregory, parents Robert and Velma Smith Gregory and sister Kim Caroenas and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Friday, January 5, 2006 at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Hwy 11, Westminster, SC.

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Roger Towe

Seneca – Roger William Towe, 45 of 114 Slater Dr. died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca.

born in Oconee County on June 15, 1961 to John William and Mildred Irene “Bill” Nicholson Towe of Seneca, he attended Foothills Community Church and was a tractor-trailer operator, a loom fixer with J.P. Stevens Company, a hardwood floor specialist and mechanic.

In addition to his parents he is survived by wife Sandra “Sandy” Moore Towe, companion Leah Elizabeth Webb, daughters Samantha and Sydney Towe of the home, stepsons James and Luke Moore and Nathan Webb, stepdaughters Melanie Moore, Jennifer Gosnell, Hazel McCarter and Edith Marie Webb, brothers Leroy, Alan and Timmy Towe all of Seneca and sister Pamela McCall also of Seneca and six step grandchildren.

His son, Adam Joshua Towe precedes him in death.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at Double Springs Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM, Friday, February 2, 2007 at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted. The family is at the home of his parents John and Mildred Towe, 118 Slater Dr., Seneca.

Doug McGuffin

Westminster – Douglas “Doug” Brinnon McGuffin, 67 of 203 Lakeside Dr. died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at his residence.

born in Oconee County on January 5, 1940, he had worked at Beacon Mfg., where he was a machine operator. He was a member of the VFW Walhalla Post and a veteran of the US Army Naval Air.

Survivors include wife Gloria Yvette Martinez McGuffin of the home, sons Donovan McGuffin and wife April and Duane McGuffin and wife Christy all of Westminster and Douglas Swanson of Georgia, daughter Linette Davis also of Georgia and six grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlyn, Avery and Addison McGuffin, Brett Davis and Savannah Leigh Swanson.

His parents Horace “Pete” and Edna King McGuffin precede him in death.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday January 31, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at First Baptist Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the funeral home. The family is at the home. Flowers are accepted.

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Kathy Pruitt

Clarkesville, GA – Kathy Diane Pearson Pruitt, 49 of 255 Spring Bank Dr., passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at her residence.

born in Oconee County, SC on April 28, 1957 to the late William Volley and Lucille Elliott Pearson, Ms. Pruitt attended Daytona Beach Community College where she obtained her nursing degree. She was employed by Gainesville Surgery Center in Gainesville, GA as a registered nurse.

Surviving is fiancé Robert W. Darby of the home, son Darrell R. Smith of Los Angeles, CA, brothers Roger, Earl and Donnie Pearson all of Westminster and Richard Pearson of Salem, sisters Patsy Couch of Walhalla and Bernice Brock of Statham, GA.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster, SC. Memorials in Kathy’s memory may be made to American Liver Foundation 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. The family is at the residence.

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Flora Ann Honea Bryson

Westminster – Flora Ann Honea Bryson, 80 of 981 Seed Farm Rd., died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at her residence.

born in Oconee County on September 9, 1926 she was retired from Dunlop after 29 years of service. Mrs. Bryson was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

Survivors are sons James and Harry Bryson both of Westminster and Roger Dean Bryson of DeRidder, LA, daughters Judy McClure, Janice Chappell, Jennifer Anderson and Jackie Moore all of Westminster, brother Wayne Honea of Seneca, sisters Joyce Barnes of Walhalla and Margaret Barnes of Westminster, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Her husband, the late Jimmie B. Bryson, parents Joe and Bessie Cole Honea, brothers Evoyde, Winfred, Clifford, Amos, Clyde, Ray and Clayton Honea and sisters Margie Bryson, Alice Bryson and Effie Burns precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Westminster. Burial will follow at South Union Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. The family is at the home of her son, James Bryson, 975 Seed Farm Rd., Westminster. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Foothills Foundation, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29672.

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Inez Selma James Carver

Westminster – Inez Selma James Carver, 90 of 360 Selma Dr., died Monday, January 22, 2007 at Seneca Health and Rehab.

born in Oconee County on November 14, 1916 to the late Arthur and Aubrey Smith James, she was a member of Westminster Church of God and a homemaker. Mrs. Carver was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving are sons Tommy L. Carver of Westminster, Ronald E. Carver of Seneca, Harley R. Carver of Walhalla and Larry G. Carver of Bozrah, CT, daughters Betty Hawkins and Nina Albertson both of Seneca, Sue Kelley of Greenville and Martha Price of Westminster, 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, her husband James Harold Carver, sons James Denis and Gary L. Carver and brothers Aaron and Ernest James precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 12 PM, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. The family is at the home of daughter, Nina Albertson, 709 Tanglewood Dr., Seneca. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Westminster Church of God, 114 N. Hampton St., Westminster, SC 29693.

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