Robert Arnett, Sr.
Date of Birth: July 27, 1920
Date of Death: October 23, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 26, 2011 3:00 PM
Service Location: Graveside Service - Greenwood Memorial Gardens
Services: Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. G. Thomas Cartledge and Ms. Becky Lynch officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Johns, Donnie Ashmore, Steve Lynch, Wayne Sartin, Keith Ashmore and Kevin Ashmore. Memorials may be made to Hospice House, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at Harley Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The family is at the home.
Robert Arnett, Sr., 91, of 308 Saco Avenue, husband of Sudie Mae Ashmore Arnett, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Hospice House. He was born in Lincolnton, GA and retired from Greenwood Mills, Plant No. 5, where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his wife of 69 years; a daughter, Betty Smith of Greenwood; a sister, Sara Murray of Locust Grove, GA and grandchildren, Darrie Carlton of Mauldin, Debra Hughes of Neeses, Billy Whaley of Richmond, VA and Mark Smith of Spartanburg; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by four children, Patricia Ann Arnett, Curtis Luther Arnett, Brenda Joyce Arnett Lynch and Robert George Arnett.
Janie Elizabeth Jennings
Date of Birth: September 06, 2011
Date of Death: October 26, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 30, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Plum Branch cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons and grandson, Jamie Carroll. Honorary escort will be Roy Howington, Jayson Buchanan and Terrance Buchanan.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the home of her son, Rick Jennings, 668 Old Oaktree Road, Waterloo
Janie Elizabeth Jennings, 67, of 25 Pete Street, Waterloo, widow of James Dacus Jennings, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center. born in McCormick, she was a daughter of the late Waylon and Nora Lee Ferqueron Carroll. She was employed by Greenwood Mills and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are seven children, “Bubba” Carroll of Greenwood, Rick Jennings, Ben Jennings, Larry Jennings, Jerry Jennings and Elizabeth Jennings, all of Waterloo and Dale Jennings of Greenwood; 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Stan Miller
Date of Birth: July 29, 1918
Date of Death: October 27, 2011
Service Location: Greenfield cemetery, Long Island, NY
Services: Graveside services for the family will be held on Long Island, NY.
Stanley F. Miller, 93, of 1110 Marshall Road, widower of Ruth Katherine Martin Miller, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Hospice House. born in Brooklyn, NY on July 29, 1918, he was a son of the late William and Rose Haugh Miller. He attended Woodmere High School, the College of Insurance, the Bible Institute of New York and the New York Illustrating Studios. Stan was employed for 43 years by the Home Insurance Company, but his passion was art. He worked mainly in oil and water color and drew a comic strip, “Chubby, ” for the Long Island Daily Press. He served in the US Army from 1941 to 1945. On July 23, 1943, he married
Ruth, who died in 2008. Stan and Ruth lived for many years in Valley Stream, NY, before moving to Wesley Commons in 1990. They were members of Main Street United Methodist Church. Stan is survived by his daughter, Pastor Lori Miller and her husband, Stan’s “son, ” the Rev. Dr. John Halbrook, of Pound Ridge, NY; two grandsons, Greg Halbrook of Pound Ridge and Jaan Paul Halbrook and his wife, Samantha, of Walkill, NY and a great grandson, Alex. Stan and his family extend thanks to Hospice House, Greenwood, for the extraordinary care extended to both Stan and Ruth and to the members of the Genesis to Revelation Sunday School Class at Main Street, and especially to Carolyn Thomes for her years of faithful visiting. We celebrate Stan’s life, but celebrate even more that he has gone home to Jesus.
Janet Kirkland Boyd
Date of Birth: June 08, 1955
Date of Death: October 28, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 31, 2011 4:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be held at 4 pm on Monday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Todd officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem cemetery.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Sunday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm.
Janet Elaine Kirkland Boyd, 56, of 4211 Highway 25 North, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011, at her home. born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Otis Keith Kirkland Gaynelle Williams Kirkland. Janet was a self employed furniture refinisher and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Kirkland. Surviving are her son, Jody (Amanda) Boyd of Hodges; a daughter, Sylvia (Richard) Sandola of AL; a brother, Gerald Kirkland of Lexington; a nephew, Larry Kirkland of Greenwood; four granddaughters, Destiny Maggard, Gracie Boyd, Summer Hamrick and Hope Sandola; and one great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Kayne Randall, Red Randall, Tony Morris, William Haynie and Ryan Gunter. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. The family is at the home.
Patricia Fleming
Date of Birth: May 11, 1933
Date of Death: October 30, 2011
Patricia Schwab Fleming, 78, of 209 Tranquility Lane, wife of Richard Fleming, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Hospice House. born in Los Angeles, CA, she was a daughter of the late Harry Loren and Eleanor Mae Bigg Schwab. Formerly of Fallbrook, CA, she was a member of the Fallbrook Junior Women’s Club, Orange County Spaniel Group, the Fallbrook Rider’s Club and was a Girl Scout leader. Surviving is her husband of the home; two daughters, Deborah Taylor of Augusta, GA and Donna Schoby of Colton, CA; a son, Alex Fleming of San Diego, CA; and two grandsons, George Scott of San Bernardino, CA and Tom Scott of Colton, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.
Margie Knawhaw
Date of Birth: March 11, 1928
Date of Death: October 30, 2011
Service Date/Time: November 01, 2011 11:00
Service Location: Graveside~Greenwood Memorial Gardens
Services: Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Randy Ouzts officiating.
Visitation: The family will receive friends following the service.
Margie Knawhaw, 83, of 200 Scotch Cross Road Ease, widow of Sidney Thurman Knawhaw, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Hospice House. born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Deloach and Ilene Watts Gunnells. Margie retired from Monsanto and was a member of Callie Self Memorial Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are a son, Ronald Keith Knawhaw of Ware Shoals; caregivers, Jimmy and Paula Haynes and family; and several nieces and nephews.
Eddie Wayne Bailey
Date of Birth: July 14, 1951
Date of Death: October 31, 2011
Service Date/Time: November 02, 2011 4:00 PM
Service Location: Rivers Street Campus of St. Mark UMC
Services: Services will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rivers Street Campus of St. Mark United Methodist Church (1633 Rivers Street) with Mr. Hazen Bannister and Leon Waddell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Eddie Wayne Bailey, 60, of 707 Chinquapin Road, husband of Julie Reichardt Bailey, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at Hospice House. born in Greenwood County, he was a son of A. L. and Ruby Sexton Bailey. He attended Berkley School of Music and was a drummer for numerous bands including The Hole Crew, The Rooks, Kinfolk, The Swingin' Medallions, Fabulous Expressions, REDS, The Heebee Jeebee's, Replay, Sensations and Ear Candy. He recently recorded "You Don’t Know Me", which has been rising on the beach music charts. He most recently worked with David Weir providing landscape and irrigation systems. Eddie Wayne loved his family, his dog, Bongo, fishing and golf. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving is his wife of the home; his parents of Greenwood; two daughters, Paige Bailey and her significant other, Chip Funderburk, and Tara Bailey Rice and her husband, Greg, all of Greenwood; a son, Eddie Wayne Bailey, Jr. and his wife, Meeca, of Durango, CO; three grandchildren, Lily Claire Rice, Kambria Marie Bailey and Grayson May Bailey; two sisters, Tonya B. Cronic and Treva Bailey, both of Greenwood; his mother-in-law, Gail Gregory of Ninety Six; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ginny and Hugh Moseley and Penny Southerland, all of Greenwood. Pallbearers will be David Matthews, Ashby Stokes, Ronnie Goldman, Jeff Bailey, Doug Hulgan and Dan Proctor. Honorary escort will be friends of the music community along with Pete Dyess, Buckey Jones, Chris Alexander, John McElrath, Warren Lockaby, David Meadows, Richard Crocker, Dennis Patterson, Russell Hall, Dale Williams, Ken "Pita" Hall, Justin Waddell, Mike McLane, Dibble Cooper, Mark Bryan, Steve Hunt, Steve Eddy, Greg Alewine, Steve Watson, Tim Sanders, Josh Boatwright, Spencer Tilly and Ronnie Hancock. Family members are at their respective homes.
Jimmy Long
Date of Birth: September 22, 1946
Date of Death: November 10, 2011
Service Date/Time: November 13, 2011 3:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Langdon Erwin and the Rev. Johnny McDaniel officiating. Burial, with Masonic rites, will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
James R. “Big Jim” Long, Jr., 65, of 403 Andrews Chapel Road, husband of Judy Vinson Long, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center. born in Greenwood, he was a son of Hazel Newton Long and the late James R. Long, Sr. Jimmy attended school in Ninety Six and retired from the SC Department of Transportation in the communications office. He formerly served as the Upstate Coordinator of Disaster Preparedness and was a former member of the Coronaca Fire Department. He served in the US Navy and was a 25 year member of the Bascomb Lodge #363 A.F.M. He was a member and past president of the Greenwood Shag Club and a past member of the Greenwood Amateur Radio Club. Jimmy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of the home; his daughter, Angela Long Russell and her husband, Michael, of Chesnee; two grandchildren, Austin Rich and Rebecca Rich, both of Lyman, SC; his mother of Ninety Six; a brother, Terry Long and his wife, Maxine, of Leoma, TN and many special extended family members, who he thought of as his own. Pallbearers will be Lamar Davenport, Lonnie Daniels, Scott Silk, Kevin Erwin, Michael Russell, Chris Vinson, Gordon Rich, Ty Goldman and Roger Fain. Honorary escort will be members of the Bascomb Lodge #363 A.F.M and members of Navy Squadron VA-81 along with Mikel Blackwell, Jack Kyle, Darrel Long and Ben Vinson. The family is at the home, 403 Andrews Chapel Road, Hodges. Memorials may be made to LifePoint, Attn: Donor Family Services, 3950 Faber Place Dr., Suite 400, North Charleston, SC 29405.
Candice Delaine McDonald
Date of Birth: July 26, 1990
Date of Death: December 09, 2011
Service Date/Time: December 12, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be held at 2 pm on Monday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Lethco officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm.
Candice Delaine McDonald, 21, of 618 Sandshore Drive, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2011. born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Charles Kennedy “Ken” McDonald, Jr. and Renita Bullock Coleman. Candice was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended Piedmont Technical College. She was formerly employed at Tropical Tan and attended North Side Baptist Church. Candice was preceded in death by a brother, Charles K. “Tripp” McDonald, III; her maternal grandfather, Charles Kenneth Bullock and her paternal grandmother, Maxine Balchin McDonald. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Renita and Steve Coleman of Greenwood; her father and step mother, Ken and Tami McDonald of Greenwood; paternal grandparents, Charles K. McDonald, Sr. and Harriet McDonald of Greenwood; maternal grandmother, Patricia King; paternal step grandparents, Agnes and Ron Wray; brothers, Bryson Lee McDonald and Steven Coleman, Jr.; sisters, Morgan McDonald, April (Scott) Coleman Skidmore and Kristen Coleman Jordan, all of Greenwood and foster grandmother, Barbara Williams of Hickory Tavern. The family members are at the home of her mother, 618 Sandshore Drive, Greenwood and her father, 103 Roman Acers, Greenwood. Memorials may be made to Greenwood Humane Society, PO Box 49776, Greenwood, SC 29649.
Rebecca Jane Brown
Date of Birth: January 08, 1957
Date of Death: December 10, 2011
Services: A family service will be held at a later date at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Rebecca Jane Brown, 54, of 15 D Wintree Apts, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011. born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Ellis David Brown and Wilma Lois Wilson. Jane was a graduate of Greenwood High School. Jane was involved with many area church youth groups and was gifted pianist and vocalist. She was a former member of Mathews United Methodist Church and a member of Harris United Methodist Church where she was the pianist. Surviving are a sister, Jeannie (ED) Brown McCallum; a brother, Bill (Cathy) Hamby, both of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to Harris United Methodist Church, 501 Oakwood Drive, Greenwood, SC 29649, to Mathews United Methodist Church, 800 Wright Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649 or to a charity of your choice.
Pat Jones
Date of Birth: February 05, 1936
Date of Death: December 14, 2011
Service Date/Time: December 16, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Father Mike Williams. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Patricia “Pat” Williams Jones, 75, of 607 Clem Road, wife of J. E. “Buck” Jones, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Hospice House. born in Harrison County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Rees Williams and Helen Carroll Reaver. Pat was a graduate of Cynthiana High School in Kentucky and was a homemaker/housewife. She was a member of Heritage Sertoma Club and Rock Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by a son, John Stanley “Bubba” Jones. Surviving in addition to her husband of the home are a son, J. Rees (Lea) Jones; a daughter, Julianna Smith, both of Greenwood; a brother and sister-in-law, John & Pat Williams of KY; and six grandchildren, Anna-Blythe Jones, of Charleston, Garrett Jones, Brady Jones, Griffin Smith, Peyton Smith and Trent Jones, all of Greenwood. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary escort will be the members of Heritage Sertoma Club. Memorials may be sent to Hospice House, 408 West Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. The family is at the home.
