Hoyt E. Patterson
Norris — Hoyt Ernest Patterson, 83, of 111 Mildred Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at his residence.
Born in Fair Play, he was the widower of Juanita Mason Patterson and a son of the late Gould C. and Daisy Dean Patterson.
Surviving are two sons and daughters in law, Phil and Jane Patterson, and Danny and Karen Patterson all of Liberty; a daughter and son in law, Cindy and Robert Cope of Liberty; two sisters, Jenny Merck and Mildred Merck; four brothers, Russell, Cecil, and Winfred “Dink”, and Dennis Patterson; four grandchildren, Christi & Matt Patterson, Stephanie & Samantha Cope; a great granddaughter, Claire Patterson.
Funeral services for Mr. Patterson were 11 a.m. Saturday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 900 E. Main Street, Easley SC 29640 or Pickens Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 1312 Cove Creek Road, Pickens SC 29671.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

John Laine Malone, Jr.

Liberty — John Laine Malone, Jr., 74, of Liberty, husband of Jacqueline Hadwin Malone, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born March 20, 1936 in Nashville, Tenn., he was the son of the late John Malone and Mary Meeks Malone.  He attended the University of Tennessee and Auburn University before enlisting in the Marine Corp.  Later, he was a leading salesman with Goodyear Tire Corporation and Hilton Head Tire Company.   He was also a top real estate agent and a part-time Baptist preacher before his activities were limited by Alzheimers disease.
In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by his son, John Malone III of Cayce, daughter Jenise Scott and husband, Stan, of Goose Creek, a sister Nancy Malone.  Four grandchildren, Jessica Scott, Megan Malone, Stephanie Scott, and Courtney Malone.  Two step-grandsons, Jason Scott, and Stanley Scott, Jr. and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, James Wade Malone in 2006.
A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 500, Greenville, SC  29601.
Condolences may be expressed online at wwwrobinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family

Daisy Newby Freeman
Easley — Daisy Newby Freeman, 98, wife of the late James Eugene Freeman, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at Blue Ridge Nursing Center.
Born in McMenville, Tenn., a daughter of the late Charles and Lula Weaver Newby, Mrs. Freeman retired from textiles and was a member of Powdersville First Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son, Charles Meeks (Zelma) of Easley; five grandchildren, Linda Newby (Raliegh), Carol Rose (Bill), Sandra Jordan (Jim), Cathey Rampey (Mark), and Jim Browder (Kaye); eight great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and two great-great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Freeman was predeceased by a daughter, Estelle Wynne; one brother, four sisters, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with the Rev. John Revis officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to North Point Church, P.O. Box 14519, Greenville, SC 29610.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Sue M. Jameson
Easley — Sue McCall Jameson, 63, of 205 Bud Nalley Drive, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Central, Mrs. Jameson was a daughter of the late J.R. and Hazel Maxey McCall. She graduated from Liberty High School and she received an MA Degree from Tri-County Tech. Mrs. Jameson was a former medical assistant at the Medical Center. A member of Easley First United Methodist Church, Mrs. Jameson belonged to the United Methodist Women’s Circle 7 and Circle 2. Also, she was a member and past president of the Mt. Olivet Sunday School Class. In addition, she was an active member of a supper club, and she was a former member of the Pickens County Medical Auxiliary. Mrs. Jameson enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was a volunteer for the Pickens County Historical Society at Hagood Mill and SHINE Organization.
Surviving are her husband, Dr. John Hal Jameson of Easley; one son, Williams McCall Jameson of Easley; a step-son, John Hal Jameson, Jr., of Tallahassee, Fla.; a step-daughter, Charlotte Watson of Easley; a brother, Bruce McCall of Easley; a sister, Linda Finley of Edgewood, Md.; a grandson, Williams Wyatt Jameson; nine step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jameson was predeceased by a step-son, Robert L. Jameson.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Easley First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Westview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 582, Easley, SC 29641.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Lois Perry
Easley — Lois Hall Perry, 85, of Easley, wife of James Ansel Perry died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at AnMed Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Myrtle McCall Hall, Mrs. Perry was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Surviving in addition to her husband, a daughter Dianne Carter (Jim) of Easley; two brothers, Harold Hall of Easley and Jerry Hall of Piedmont; one grandson Todd Carter(Lisa); two great-grandchildren Matthew and Kaitlyn Carter and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Perry was predeceased by a brother, Carl Hall.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Charles E. Yeager

Easley — Charles E. Yeager, 56, of Easley, died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.
Born in Greensburg, Pa., a son of Edward and Florence Westover Yeager. He was the owner of Chuck Yeager Real Estate. He achieved the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He graduated with a bachelors degree from USC. He was a respected family man who was loved by all.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his best friend and loving wife of 16 years, Debbie Hatton Yeager; a son Ronnie Tolley (Sommer); three daughters, Leah Yeager, Theresa “Dodie” Davis (Rodney) and Missy Lee (Michael); three sisters, Kathy Yeager, Linda Yeager, Jenny Yeager; one brother, Dave Yeager; eight grandchildren.
Memorial service was held 5 p.m. Monday at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Paul W. Snider, Jr.

Cateechee — Paul William Snider, Sr., 87, of 506 Cateechee Trail, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Cateechee he was the widow of Beulah Black Snider and a son of the late Bry Snider and Bessie Waldrop Snider Cater. He retired from Dan River Mills, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are three daughters, Martha Whitman of Six Mile, Janice Ramey and Faye Stancil both of Cateechee; a son, Guy Snider of Hendersonville, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Cater of Central, and Louise Hunter of Raleigh, N.C.; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Judy Snider and a son, Billy Snider.
Graveside services to honor the life of Mr. Snider were 3 p.m. Sunday at Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

William E. Thibodeau

Pickens — William E. Thibodeau, 81, of 690 Gravley Road, husband of Carol Ristau Thibodeau, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011.
Born in Bennington, Vt., he was the son of the late Fred and Anna Brady Thibodeau. Mr. Thibodeau was retired from the Local 569 Electricians Union in San Diego, Calif. and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Janice Davis of Summit, N.J., Pamela McFatridge (Michael) of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Theresa Eisinger of Glendive, Mont.; his stepchildren, Shelley Doomey of Pickens, Russel Gosnell, Steven Gosnell and Eric Gosnell of San Diego; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Thibodeau was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Frederick Thibodeau.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens in Pickens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com.

Pearl Kaplan
Easley — Pearl Kuller Kaplan, 89, of Easley, wife of the late Joseph Kaplan, died on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Easley Living Center.
Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Frances Funt Kuller. She was the last member of her immediate family and was of the Jewish faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle Catalano of Easley; a son Bruce Kaplan (Yvonne) of Easley; four grandchildren Stacey Kaplan of Taylors, Kimberly Owens (Dallas) of Mt. Pleasant, Sarah Alexander (Ron) of Liberty, Richard Wilkey (Shelley) of Liberty; three great-grandchildren Wyatt Owens of Mt. Pleasant, Marco Perez and Matteo Perez of Liberty.
Memorial service will be at a later date at Robinson Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd Suite L Anderson, SC 29621.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Michael Powell
Pickens — Michael Alan Powell, 41, of 107 Patch Powell Hill, died Jan. 29, 2011.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Cremation Society of South Carolina is assisting the family.