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Ruth Sheriff

Westminster –Ruth Davis Sheriff, 83, of 2783 Toccoa Hwy, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

born in 1924 in the Hopewell Community of Westminster, she was a contributing columnist for the Westminster News and a homemaker. Mrs. Sheriff was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church.

Surviving are son Ronnie Sheriff and Diane, daughters Linda Wilmot and husband Clark, Bobbie Jean Cole and husband Joe, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and sisters Carrie Quinn, Mary Mefferd and Sylvia Wood all of Westminster.

Her husband Fred Junior Sheriff, parents Thomas Russell and Bessie Allred Davis, brother Jack Davis and sisters June Garner, Eva Rae Adams and Bobbie Jo Owens precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 3 PM, Saturday July 28, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopewell United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:30 PM, Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hopewell United Methodist Church, 121 Hopewell Church Rd., Westminster, SC 29693.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.

JAMES MERRITT

SENECA - Chief Master Sergeant James Edward “Jim” Merritt, 76 of 271 Rodgers Rd., Earles Grove Community, Seneca, died Sunday, 22 July, 2007 at his residence.

born in Atlanta, Ga., he was the son of James E. Merritt, Sr., and Opal Merritt-Williams. He was a member of Earles Grove Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. Chief Merritt was retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) after thirty years of active military service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He received many military awards and decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal. Chief Merritt graduated from Clemson University, Cum Laude, after his retirement from the USAF and taught science and mathematics in high school in Oconee County for a short while. He was a Life Member of the Air Force Association and Air Force Sergeants Association and a volunteer at Oconee Memorial Hospital from 1994 until February 2007, where he accumulated well over 3000 hours of volunteer service.

Survivors are his wife, Polly M. Merritt, a daughter, Wanda and husband Luther Cartee of Seneca, a son and daughter-in-law Dean and Angela Merritt of 603 Shadow Oaks Dr., Easley, 29642, and a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Yvette and David Rochester of Seneca, Grand Children, Kendall and Kaleigh Merritt, Macy and Josh Rochester, Hollie Carroll and DeAnne Cartee, and a special sister, Lola Morgan.

His first wife, Juanita M. Merritt, preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Earles Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Kenny Owen officiating. Burial will follow with full Military Honors by Shaw Air Force Base in Earles Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 24th at Sandifer Funeral Home, Westminster. Memorials may be made to Earles Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 398 Cedar Lane Rd., Westminster, SC 29693 or OMH Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29672.

Sandifer Funeral Home Westminster is assisting the family

Theresa Walsh-Mollenhauer

Seneca, SC – Theresa Tucker Walsh Mollenhauer, 94, of Benton Village formerly of St. Augustine, FL died Thursday, July 12, 2007 at her residence.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913 to Thomas and Mary Lawlor Tucker. Mrs Mollenhauer retired as an administrative assistant to the president in the banking industry in 1976 and moved to Pinellas Park, Florida before moving to St. Augustine, Fl, where she lived until moving to South Carolina.

Surviving is a son Dr. Thomas F. Walsh of Salem, SC; two daughters, Theresa Maloney of Mattawan, MI and Jeannie Castle of Blue Point, NY, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Francis A. Walsh and second husband Gerard Mollenhauer.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Mrs. Mollenhauer’s memory may be made to Hospice of the Foothills Foundation, 390 Keowee School Rd, Seneca, SC 29672.

GLENA SMITH WILSON

Westminster – Glena Mamie Smith Wilson, 88, of 943 Seed Farm Rd., died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

born in Habersham County, GA in 1919, she was a homemaker and member of Clearmont Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving are daughters Shelby Wittrock and Helen Busha both of Westminster, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Her husband Bewley D. Wilson, parents Charlie and Ellie Mae Reppes Smith, brothers Fred and George Smith and sisters Mae McNab, Lacy Ellrod and Faye Kelly precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home, Westminster. Burial will follow in the Clearmont Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 pm, Monday, July 16, 2007 at the Sandifer Funeral Home. The family is at the home of her daughter, Shelby Wittrock, 943 Seed Farm Rd., Westminster. Flowers are accepted.

HARBIN BROWN

Liberty – Harbin Billy Brown, 65, of 1143 Chastain Rd. died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

born in Oconee County in 1941 he retired from the textile industry and attended Light House Mission Church. Mr. Brown was a Mason and a member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are wife Dorothy Smith Brown of the home, sons Richard Dean Brown of Pickens and Russell James Brown of Commerce, GA, daughter Norma Jean Hendrix of Liberty, brother Paul Brown of Seneca, sisters Ola Mae Holder, Betty Youngblood, Elizabeth Stancil, Cody Beatty and Edline Logan, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

His parents Gordon and Martha Johnson Brown and a son Billy Ray Brown precede him in death.

Funeral services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens, Hwy 11, Westminster.

The family will receive friends 12 – 1:30 pm, prior to the service on Tuesday. The family is at the residence and flowers are accepted.

CALVIN MARCUS

Seneca - Calvin Coolidge Marcus, 70, of 405 Overbrook Dr., died in Springfield, VA.

born in Oconee County in 1936 he was the used car manager of S&S; Auto Sales. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is wife, Betty Sue Head Marcus of the home, stepson Sgt. George B. Cain of Ft. Campbell, KY, stepdaughters Peggy L. Cain and Nancy Jane Cain both of Westminster, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, brothers James, Billy and Ralph Marcus all of Westminster and Bruce Marcus of Seneca, sisters Edna Dockins, Linda Chambers and Emily Carver all of Seneca.

His parents Lee and Ora Cordelia Lee Marcus, brothers Dean and Jack Marcus and sister Flora Long precede him in death.

Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow at Calvary Church of God cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.

MARY BROWN

Seneca – Mary Arnold Brown died peacefully Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Inn of Seneca,
after a long illness.

born in 1912 in Atlanta, Georgia, she moved to Hilton Head Island in 1972 where she resided until moving to Seneca in October 2006. Prior to her retirement, she worked in accounting. She was an avid bridge player, gardener and an observer of wildlife.

Surviving are daughter, Elaine Brown Keane and husband Terry Keane of Seneca, two grandchildren, Jamie Keane and Molly Lilienthal and two great grandchildren, Brian and Taylor Lilienthal.

Her husband William A. Brown, parents Howard and Frank Clark Arnold and daughter Linda Jeanne Brown precede her in death.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Foothills Foundation, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29672 or Hilton Head Humane Association, 10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.

DENNIS WYNNE

Westminster – Dennis Furman Wynne, 94 of 1111 Seed Farm Rd. died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at his residence.

born in Oconee County to the late Franklin Furman and Ethel Cheek Wynne, Mr. Wynne was retired from the SC State School Bus Shop where he was a mechanic. He was a member of Clearmont Baptist Church where he was also a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class.

Surviving is daughters Brenda W. Carnes of Westminster and Joyce W. Brewer of Walhalla, brother Pruitt Wynne of Westminster, sisters Frances Marcengill of Westminster, Betty Barnett of Seneca and Ruth Moss of Greenwood, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, wife Nellie “Nell” Idell Brooks Wynne, brother Ralph Wynne, an infant brother and sister Dot Calaham precede him in death.

Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home, Westminster. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the funeral home. The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY

MABEL WILLIAMS

Townville – Mabel May Lopez Williams, 67 of 4128 Pine Grove Rd. died Monday, May 28, 2007 at her residence.

born in Hilo, HI she was a retired from JP Stevens where she worked as a back winder. Mrs. Williams was a member of Earles Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving is husband Harold Lee Williams, Sr. of the home, daughters Shelby Blackwell and husband Ron of Westminster, La Donna Hill and husband David of Seneca, Tina Gail Griffin and husband Roger of Seneca and Paula Grubbs and husband Greg of Fair Play, sons Harold Lee Williams, Jr. and wife Meredith of Westminster and Fabian Dale Williams and wife Jennifer of Seneca, brothers Larry Torrase of Jacksonville, FL, John Martinez of Hilo, HI and Paul Martinez also of Hilo, HI, sisters Margaret Lopez and Linda Martinez Frazier both of Hilo, HI. 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 4 PM, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Earles Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted or memorials in Mrs. Williams memory may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29626.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY

LIBBY HENRY

Westminster – Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Land Rogers Henry went to be with her parents in Heaven on May 27, 2007.

born and raised in Westminster, she was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are Ed Hare of the home, daughter Melissa Rogers and husband Jerry of Westminster, sons Sandy Rogers and wife Teresa of Westminster and Casey Rogers and wife Julie of Walhalla, stepdaughter Christine Hare of Oklahoma and brother Terry Land and son Allen of Westminster, six grandchildren Jessica, Breanne, Wade, Amanda, Hannah and Tanner Rogers.

Her parents Rufus Allen and Gladys Josephine Owens Land precede her in death.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow in Hopewell United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 – 2 pm, Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

The body will be at the home where the family will receive friends on Tuesday. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made in Libby’s memory in care of Sandifer Funeral Home, PO Box 69, Westminster, SC 29693. The family is at the residence.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME, WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.

BETTIE SMALLWOOD

WESTMINSTER - Bettie Louise Stacks Smallwood, 75 formerly of 204 O’Kelley Rd., Westminster, SC, died Saturday, May 26, 2006 in Mt. View Nursing Home, Clayton, Ga.

born in Keiser, Ark. to the late John Westley and Nettie Bailey Stacks; she was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband Charles Eugene Smallwood and son David Harold Smallwood of the home.

Foster daughter Rosa Smallwood of Westminster.

Brother: Joseph Roberts Stacks of Mo.

Sisters: Thelma LaFave of Gwinn, Mich., Gertie Brasfield of Orlando, Fla., Carlie Moore of Wyandotte, Mich., Helen Blackwell of Orlando, Fla., and Nancy Meade Leamin of Kissimmee, Fla.

2 Grandchildren – Betty & Tina

In addition to her parents, a daughter Linda Hampton, grandson Timothy James Smallwood, brothers Bill, Lloyd and Lester Stacks, and sister Sylvia Anderson precede her death.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel, Westminster, with burial following in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at the Sandifer Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME WESTMINSTER IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY

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