Life Tributes

George Taylor Russell

George Taylor Russell

March 6, 2016

George Taylor Russell, 81, of Chesnee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Born in Marion, NC, he was the loving husband of Roberta and the son of the late Charles and Sally Finley Russell. George retired as a Lineman from the city of Painsville, OH. He retired to Chesnee to be close to family....

Lois Jeannine Orndorff

Lois Jeannine Orndorff

March 6, 2016

Surrounded by her family, Lois Jeannine Orndorff passed naturally into the kingdom of God on March 6, 2016. She was born in Midland, MD to Alfred Buzz Jeffries and Wilma Alexander Jeffries. She is survived by: her children Jeff Orndorff (Cathy), Danny Orndorff (Gina), Karen Nick-Sorenson (Jack), and Laura JayeMarie Nick; sisters Anna Warnick (Ed) and Donna McDufford; 11 grandchildren...

Paul Duncan Walukewicz

Paul Duncan Walukewicz

March 5, 2016

Paul Duncan Walukewicz passed away at home on March 5, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by family and his dogs and cats. Paul was born on December 13, 1948 in Jamaica, New York to Walter and Garnette (Sue) Walukewicz. In his youth Paul was very active in Scouting. He earned the Ad Altare Dei...

Betty Jean Madden

Betty Jean Madden

March 5, 2016

Betty Jean Madden, 65, of Easley, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center Easley. Born in Pickens, SC at Cannon Memorial Hospital, she was the loving wife of Robert E. Madden and the daughter of the late Oscar L. and Lula Agnes McCall. Betty retired from the Pickens County School District...

Nellie Inez Herendeen

Nellie Inez Herendeen

March 5, 2016

Nellie Inez Trull Herendeen, age 84, passed away March 5, 2016 at Baptist Easley Hospital. She was born in Greensboro, NC May 18, 1931. Visitation is from 12:30-1:30 March 8th at Westville Funeral Home, Greenville. Graveside service will be at 2:00 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. She is survived by three of her four children: Lynn Hoxit (Berles)Pickens, Danny Trull (Alillian)Greenville,...

Donna Marche Howard

Donna Marche Howard

March 4, 2016

Donna Marche Howard 52, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born in Greenville County to William Howard Estep and the late Anita Gail Estep. Donna is survived by her husband of 16 years, David (Mike) Howard, 2 daughters Marche Crenshaw and Hope David. 3 Step Children April Howard, Jason Howard, and David S. Howard,...

Esme Imogen Kemp

Esme Imogen Kemp

March 4, 2016

Esme Imogen Kemp, 20, of Greenwood, South Carolina, died March 4, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. Esme graduated from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics in May 2013 and was currently in her junior year at Clemson University in the Calhoun Honors College, pursuing a degree in computer science. She is survived by her mother, Anne-Marie Kemp...

Ernest Gene Fowler

Ernest Gene Fowler

March 4, 2016

Ernest Gene Fowler,63, of Dacusville SC went home to be with the Lord on Sat. March 4 2016, at Easley Baptist Medical Hospital. He had suffered from a Stroke and Anurism on Jan 8, 2016 and underwent 3 brain surgeries at GHS..He fought a Good fight!! But now is in the arms of Jesus, no more suffering. He is preceeded...

Patrick L Barnett

Patrick L Barnett

March 4, 2016

Patrick L. Barnett of Anderson S.C passed away of natural causes on March 4,2016 at AnMed Hospital in Anderson, S.C. after an extended illness. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Dr. Jim C. Barnett and the late Ann Fairly Wilson Johnson. Patrick has two surviving daughters, Danyll Summerall and Tonya Lofton and 4 grandchildren. Surviving...

Abbie Caldwell

Abbie Caldwell

March 3, 2016

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Guilford McKinley Burdick

Guilford McKinley Burdick

March 3, 2016

Guilford McKinley Burdick, 92, died March 3, 2016. Born September 16, 1923, devoted son of Jessie Whatley Burdick, he was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines on a military cargo ship, where he was awarded the Mariner’s Medal. He then enlisted in the Army and rose to the rank of lieutenant. He left the military after marrying...

Perry Martin Strickland

Perry Martin Strickland

March 1, 2016

Perry Martin Strickland, 71, of Williamston passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Born on November 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ellen Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Pat of the home; 3 children, Angie (Jr.) Wilson, Jeff (Carol) Strickland, and Amy McAlister; and 5 grandchildren. A memorial service to...

Dennis Ray Barnes

Dennis Ray Barnes

February 28, 2016

Dennis Ray Barnes Travelers Rest Dennis Barnes, 67 of Travelers Rest, loving husband of Linda Hester Barnes of 46 years, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at his home. Born on July 17, 1948 in Greenville, he was the son of the late George and Louise Taylor Barnes. He was a US Army veteran and building contractor. He retired...

Francis Warren Jones

Francis Warren Jones

February 28, 2016

Francis Warren Jones (Pop-Pop), 71, of Campobello, S.C. passed away Monday February 29, 2016 at his home. He was born December 9, 1944 in Tryon N.C. He was the husband of Ellen B. Jones. Francis was a life- long resident of the Landrum/Campobello area. He was a graduate of Landrum High School. Francis served in The United States Air Force...

Lillie Lee (Causby) Simpson

Lillie Lee (Causby) Simpson

February 27, 2016

Lillie, age 89 of Pickens, died February 27, 2016. Born in Laurens, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Edna Causby. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Mathis and Faye Brown. Surviving are her four sons: Thad Simpson (Linda), Charles Simpson (Brenda), Glenon Simpson and Jackie Simpson (Mary); 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and many neices and...

Edith Willean Howard

Edith Willean Howard

February 27, 2016

Edith Willean Howard, 83, passed away on February 27, 2016. Services will be held on Thursday March 3, 2016. Visitation is from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Westville Funeral Home, 6010 White Horse Rd. Greenville, SC 29611. Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm in the chapel. Burial will follow service at Graceland West.

Patsy Rebecca Cawthon Cook

Patsy Rebecca Cawthon Cook

February 26, 2016

Patsy Rebecca Cawthon Cook died last week of Alzheimer’s and cancer. Born on March 22, 1932 in Toccoa, Georgia, she was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Cawthon and Ruth Kirk Cawthon. Surviving are her three children, Patricia Gaille Cook, Charles Wofford Cook, Jr., and Ted Michael Cook. Patsy had four grandchildren, Cassandra Marie Bailey, Charles Wofford Cook III, Emilee Taylor...

Johnny James Dodgens, Sr,

Johnny James Dodgens, Sr,

February 22, 2016

Johnny James Dodgens, Sr. passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born in Anderson, SC to Lula Carleen Burke of Easley, SC and the late James Edward Dodgens. He owned his own painting company and was a Professional Wrestler also owning his own wrestling company. He is survived by his fiancé: Jennelyn Gargar of the Phillipines; daughters: Joanie...

John Walker Mauer

John Walker Mauer

February 20, 2016

John Walker Mauer was born in 1945 in Houston, Texas, son of the late Elizabeth Petzel Mauer and John Alton Mauer.  Both of his parents were public school teachers in the Houston area.  John went to the University of Texas, planning to major in geology because of his love of fossils. To be closer to his family he transferred to...

Elizabeth (Hazel) Jordan

Elizabeth (Hazel) Jordan

February 15, 2016

Surrounded by her beloved family, Elizabeth “Libby” Jordan, 61, peacefully passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on February 15, 2016. She fought a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease. She claimed and believed in Jesus Christ and lived her life to reflect His glory. She was a faithful servant, always smiling, loving, and serving those around her. She...