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Courier Obituaries 6-1-16

Bertha E. Patterson

Pickens — Bertha E. Holcombe Patterson, 78, widow of Carl D. Patterson, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016.

Mrs. Patterson was born in Anderson, daughter of the late Parley Oscar and Mary Finley Holcombe. She was retired from the Arial Plant of Alice Manufacturing Co. and she was a member of Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Central.

Survivors include sons David Patterson of Easley and Gerald Patterson and Bryon Patterson, both of Pickens, brothers Johnny Holcombe of Pickens and J. Roy Holcombe of Easley and sisters Earline Roper and Jeweldean Durham. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by daughters Shirley Dunson and Sharon Broome, sons Ronnie Dean Patterson and Charles Eugene Patterson, brothers James Holcombe and Herman Holcombe and sisters Elizabeth Gibson, Eula Hudson, Verdebell Jameson and Beatrice Gantt.

Services were held May 26 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

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

Winnie W. McCallister

Easley — Mrs. Winnie Bell Wallace McCallister, 85, wife of Jack McCallister passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville.

Born in Sabinal, Texas, a daughter of the late Marion Sanford and Bertha Barsom Wallace, Mrs. McCallister was a retired insurance agent and a member of Isleton Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Earl Custard (Lisa) of South Carolina, and Kenneth Custard (Glenda) of California; two daughters, Cecilia Logan (Jaimie) of Alabama, and Mary Anne McGregor (David) of Texas; two stepchildren, Janet Lenore and Mark McCallister, both of California; a sister-in-law, Roberta Wallace of Texas; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McCallister was predeceased by a son, Michael Custard; a granddaughter; five brothers and two sisters.

Memorial services will be held Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m. in the Fireplace Room of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, SC.

Family members are at their respective homes.

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

Glen Lane

Easley — Mr. Lester Glen Lane, 62, husband of Brenda Taylor Lane, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Greenville County, a son of June Bragg Isbell of Easley and the late James Lester Lane, Mr. Lane was an automotive muffler mechanic with Armando’s Muffler Repair and a member of New Life Baptist Church, Pickens.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 31 years, and his mother and stepfather, Robert Isbell, are two daughters, Lori Nettles (Bubba) of Easley, and Amanda McCullough (Chad) of Dacusville; a brother, Jerry Lane (Joyce) of Powdersville; a sister, Sheila Lanzer (Steve) of Powdersville; and three grandchildren, Breanna Owens (Nathan), Ty Nettles and Cale McCullough.

Graveside services were held May 28 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000 Greenville, SC 29601.

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

Doris G. Chapman

Easley — Mrs. Doris Granger Chapman, 75, wife of William Charles “Bill” Chapman, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at McCall Hospice House.

Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Bruce and Eunice Porter Granger, Mrs. Chapman was a graduate of Pickens High School and Draughon’s Business College. She retired from Hoechst Celanese and was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 55 years, are a daughter, Lisa R. Burnett (Ken) of Inman; two brothers, Alvin and Fred Granger, both of Pickens; a sister, Marilyn Murrell of Easley; and a grandson, Zackery Campbell.

Funeral services were held May 30, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with entombment following in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

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

Ricky Loggins

Easley — Mr. Ricky Dale Loggins, 53, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Johnny Henry Loggins and the late Peggy Faye Smith Loggins McKee, Mr. Loggins retired from GE Gas Turbine and was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran.

Surviving are a son, Dustin Loggins (Chelsea Roe) of Easley; a daughter, Ashlyn Loggins (Matt Dickerson) of Easley; his step-father, Randell McKee of Easley; a sister, Pamela J. Mason of Six Mile; and two grandchildren, Hazel Loggins and Alex Mays. In addition to his parents, Mr. Loggins was predeceased by a daughter, Brandi Kearney.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shine Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 203, Easley, SC 29641, or to the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

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

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Bessie H. Moon

Liberty — Bessie Holcombe Moon, 105, of Liberty, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Brookdale of Central.

Born February 13, 1911, in Pickens County, Mrs. Moon was a daughter of the late John Esley and Della Alexander Holcombe. She graduated from Easley High School. She enjoyed a career at Robinson’s Department Store in Easley. Since 1957, Mrs. Moon was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Liberty. She supported the Shriners Hospital, and she was a member of the Liberty Women’s Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Friends of the Library. She enjoyed entertaining friends, especially on her back patio, and she loved cooking, sewing and gardening. She was an avid fan of Clemson and the Atlanta Braves. Mrs. Moon was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Surviving are a daughter, Beth Mahaffey and her husband, Richie, of Decatur, Ga.; one brother, John Holcombe of Easley; one sister, Anita Greene of Powdersville; five grandchildren, Christopher Mahaffey and his wife, Heather; Lindsay Mahaffey, Mary Bess Mahaffey, Barry Benjamin, and Matthew Benjamin; and three great-grandchildren, Grant, Ella, and Patrick Mahaffey. She was predeceased by her husband, Mickler B. Moon; a daughter, Mickla Mortenson; a grandson, John Richard Mahaffey; four brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum at Robinson Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital For Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to First Baptist Church, 400 Edgemont Avenue, Liberty, SC 29657.

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