FRANCES SUMMEY

LIBERTY — Frances Patterson Summey, 89, of 578 Five Forks Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family.[cointent_lockedcontent]

Born in Liberty, she was the widow of Roy Benjamin Summey Sr., and a daughter of the late Robert Pearson and Nancy Crowe Patterson.

She was a member of Calumet Baptist Church and loved to do ceramics.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Hope Summey of Easley, and Cathy Summey Oliver of Liberty; a son, Ben Summey (Donna) of Easley; two sisters, Patsy Greene of Gaffney, and Hazel Andrews of Lincolnton, N.C.; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Summey.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Summey “MaHank” were held Dec. 18 at Calumet Baptist Church, with burial following at Westview Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville SC 29680.

Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

DOROTHY MAE HASTINGS GANTT

PICKENS — Dorothy Mae Hastings Gantt, 94, wife of the late John Valley “Jack” Gantt, passed from this life Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Brookdale Nursing Center.

Mrs. Gantt was born in Dimmitt, Texas, daughter of the late Joseph Wallace and Mary Jane Dixon Hastings.

Mrs. Gantt was a former secretary of Grace United Methodist Church and Pickens Soil Conservation Service. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens.

Survivors include a son, “Russ” Gantt of Pickens; a daughter, Mary Jo Edens (Randall) of Easley and three grandchildren, Lyndsey Jo Edens Sullivan (Greg) of Seneca; Benjamin Russell Edens (Jessica) of Easley; and Erin Jena Edens Wade (Josh) of Easley.

A private service was held.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 429 North Main Street Suite 3, Greenville, South Carolina 29601

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

DEBORAH HENSON HENDRICKS

LIBERTY — Mrs. Deborah Henson “Debbie” Hendricks, 61, wife of the late Roger C. Hendricks, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at her home.

Born in Spartanburg County, the daughter of the late James Henson and Helen Isler Whiteside, Mrs. Hendricks retired from Dollar General and was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Chris Tesnar (Dixie), and a daughter, April Duncan (James); two brothers, Mike and Roger Henson; and two grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hendricks was predeceased by a brother, James Henson.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

PAT WINCHESTER

PICKENS — Patrick Dale “Pat” Winchester, 67, husband of Betti Mentrikoski Winchester, passed from this life on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at his home.

Pat was born in Greenville, son of the late Calvin L. and Pearline Trotter Winchester. He was retired from Ohio-Richmond Gear in Liberty after 40 plus years of service. Pat was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and he was an avid Pickens Blue Flame sports supporter. He was also a great supporter of the Multiple Sclerosis Association, where he participated in walks over the past 14 years in Greenville, Charleston and Charlotte, raising donations for the cause. In addition to walking as a hobby, Pat loved motorcycles, cars and attending car shows.

Survivors include his wife, Betti M. Winchester of the home, and a number of extended family and friends, as well as his faithful dog, “Harley.”

Funeral services were held Dec. 20 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ or Pickens County Meals on Wheels at http://www.pcmow.org/.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

MARTHA ANN MCJUNKINS REYNOLDS

PICKENS — Martha Ann McJunkins Reynolds, 91, wife of the late John Franklin Reynolds, passed from this life Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital.

Mrs. Reynolds was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late William Otis and Mary Melissa Masters McJunkins.

Mrs. Reynolds was a former seamstress at Swirl in Easley. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Not only was Mrs. Reynolds a church member at Pleasant Grove, she was part of the Ladies Sunday School Class, the W.M.U., a teacher for the Beginners Class, a former church clerk and was a cook at the Old Pleasant Grove two-room school.

Survivors include two sons, William Reynolds (Pat) and John Thomas Reynolds (Judy) of Pickens; grandchildren, John Thomas Reynolds Jr., Andrew Wyatt Reynolds, Amanda Turner, Melissa Lynne Hines, Robert Earl Reynolds and a sister, Mae Howard of Pickens.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reynolds was predeceased by her daughter, Clara Ann Reynolds.

Funeral services were held Dec. 21 in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the W.M.U. of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 620 Pleasant Grove Road, Pickens, South Carolina 29671.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.

JOHN DAVID PITTS

DULUTH Ga. — John David Pitts, 72, of Duluth, Ga., died Dec. 15, 2015.

Mr. Pitts was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. For many years he was with National Life Insurance Company as a staff manager. A U. S. Army veteran, he was also a lifetime member of the American Legion in Duluth, Ga. In 1995, he retired from Rock-Tenn Corporation, where he was the chief pilot. He started the aviation department and ran it for more than 20 years before his retirement.

Preceded in death by his parents, Able Grant Pitts and Addie Jackson Pitts, he was a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Betty Pitts of Duluth, Ga.; and loving father to daughters, Angela Darlene Pitts of Duluth, Ga., Laura Lynn Pitts Cozens (Hal) of Orlando, Fla. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Pitts (Rachael) of Austell, Ga.; sisters, Ruth Hughes of Seneca, Edna Reese (Bob) of Piedmont; granddaughters, Megan Jackson (Dustin) of Martin, Ga., Mandi Vaughn of Lavonia, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Savannah Jackson and Maddox Jackson, both of Martin, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Dec. 18 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel, with Rev. Tandy Mayo officiating. Burial followed at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.

MARK HOXIT

PICKENS — Vesse Mark Hoxit, 44, passed from this life Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pickens, Mark is a son of Palmer Hoxit Sr. and the late Eliza Jane Snyder Hoxit. He was employed with Kent Wool and was a member of Rocky Bottom Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father of Pickens; a brother, David Hoxit (Cathy); and sisters, Glenda Cassell (David), Ella Mae Reynolds and Mary Mauldin (Timmy), all of Pickens.

Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at Mt. Carmel Number 1 Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society (cancer.org).

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hoxit family.

ROBERT JAMES CHAPPELL

PICKENS — Robert James Chappell, 68, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital.

Mr. Chappell was born in Pickens County, a son of the late William B. and Clara Belle Evatt Chappell.

He was a self-employed carpenter, loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Kings Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Treva Ragsdale Chappell; son, Jimmy Dale Chappell of Liberty; stepson, James W. Jones, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Ga..; step-daughters, Tracey Hurst of Seymour, Tenn., and Tara Griffin of Dallas, Ga.; one brother, Harry Chappell; two sisters, Christine Galloway and Edna Lyday; two grandchildren, Tiffany and Landon Chappell; one great-grandson, Kawliga Malpass.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Michelle Chappell; and three sisters, Cecile Oliver, Frances Chappell and Mary Johnson.

Funeral services were held Dec. 21, in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with burial following in Kings Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.

DONNIE FOSTER

EASLEY — Charles Donald Foster, 76, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Charles Luther Foster and Eva Sue Hinton of Greenville. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from John D. Hollingsworth. He was a member of Easley First Baptist Church and a member of the E.R. Eller Sunday School Class.

He is survived by the mother of his two children, Marlene Foster, a son, Joey Foster of Easley, and a daughter, Shannon Ballew, husband Alan, and two grandchildren, Adam and Addison Ballew of Easley.

A 1958 graduate of Parker High School and North Greenville College, he loved life and loved to shag. He was inducted into the Greenville Shaggers Hall of Fame. He was loved by many friends who may have known him as “Redfox.” He was an all-around athlete an avid Gamecock fan.

Services were held Dec. 19 in the Robinson Funeral Home chapel on Powdersville Road, with Dr. John Adams officiating, with committal service following at Robinson Memorial Gardens.

Much appreciation to Richard M. Campbell’s nursing staff, and Patriots Hospice staff for loving and caring for our dad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org. Your contribution is matched if donated by Dec. 31.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

THELMA F. FLETCHER

EASLEY— Thelma Reeves Fletcher, 76, of Brushy Creek Road and wife of the late Richard B. Fletcher, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.

Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Fields and Sarah Breazeale Reeves.

Mrs. Fletcher was retired from the Greenville County School District and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are her son, Randy Orr of Piedmont; grandchildren, Jason and Kevin Orr; and brothers, Carl Reeves of Greenville, Ray Reeves of Pelzer and Bill Reeves of Welford.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by sisters, Etta Mae McRee and Edna Cox and brothers, Adolphus, Talmadge, Charles and Edward Reeves.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with burial to follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted. The family will be at their respective homes.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

BUNT MORGAN

PICKENS— Jesse Holmes “Bunt” Morgan, 72, husband of the late Jane Morgan, passed from this life Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Greenville.

Jesse was born in Pickens County, son of the late Jesse H. and Rachel Anderson Morgan. He was retired as a bricklayer and was a member of Morningstar Baptist Church.

Survivors include his uncle, Bobby Morgan, and aunts, Betty Dooley and Willyne Butler Scott, and his caregiver and cousin, Betty Stephens (Tommy).

Services were held Dec. 22 at Dillard Funeral Home, with a graveside service following.

Memorials may be made to Morningstar Baptist Church, 111 North Cedar Rock Road, Easley, SC 29640.

VERA MAE POWELL CASSELL

PICKENS — Vera Mae Powell Cassell, 86, wife of the late I.V. Cassell of Sunset community and the daughter of Wick and Annis Powell Powell of Rosman, N.C., passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

Ms. Cassell was also predeceased by two sisters, Beulah Powell Crowe and Edith Powell Cassell, four brothers, Roman, Clifford, and Glenn and Jack Powell, all of Rosman, N.C., and two son-in-laws, W.A. Cantrell and Charles Stewart.

Ms. Cassell is survived by two daughters, Linda Gail Cassell Cantrell of Pickens and Helen Renee Cassell Stewart of Pickens, and a son, Stanley Cassell of Sunset, seven grandchildren, Roslyn Cantrell Holcombe (Chris), Melissa Stewart Nicholson (Gary), Reginald Cantrell (Jennifer), Shane Cassell, Richard Cantrell (Stacy), Crystal Stewart Stone (Bradley) and Trenton Cassell, and eight great-grandchildren, Abigail Holcombe Baker (Brett), Seth Nicholson, Parker Cassell, Emmalee Stone, Maggy Holcombe, Colby Nicholson, Ivey Stone Parker Cassell and Jessa Cantrell.

Ms. Cassell was a retiree of Sangamo in Pickens and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and listening to gospel music.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will be at the home of a daughter, Linda Cantrell.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cassell family.

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