J. Watt Stewart, Sr.

Easley — J. Watt Stewart, Sr., 84, of 103 Fairway Oaks Lane, husband of the late Dorothy Satterfield Stewart to whom he was married for 49 years, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Rev. Oscar Baker and Gertie Watt Stewart, Mr. Stewart played football for Easley High School where he was the most valuable player in 1942 and 1943.  He lettered in football at Clemson University in 1944, then entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Manila during World War II.  Mr. Stewart then graduated from Presbyterian College where he also played football. Mr. Stewart retired as a supervisor with the Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills and was former owner of Stewart Jewelers. He later retired from Verdae Greens after 17 years of service. Mr. Stewart was a member of Easley First United Methodist Church where he sang in the church choir for more than 60 years.  He was an accomplished vocalist and sang at many weddings and funerals.
Surviving are a son, J. Watt Stewart, Jr., (Cindy) of Liberty; a daughter, Kitty Loggins (David) of Easley; a son-in-law, Michael Lawrence of Easley; a brother, Gene Stewart (Sarah) of Easley; a sister, Margaret Edgar (Bob) of Easley; grandchildren, Ashley Ann Caddigan (Kevin) of Nashville, Tenn.;  Stewart David Loggins of Atlanta, Christina Jean Lawrence and Michael Joseph Lawrence, both of Orlando, Fla.; a great-grandgrandson, Ryan David Caddigan of Nashville, Tenn.; and special companion, Mary Winslett Bagwell of Easley. 
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Stewart was predeceased by a daughter, Barrie Jean Lawrence; three brothers, Dewey, Isom and Henry Stewart; and by two sisters, Evelyn Watson and Mildred Kirk.
Memorial services were 2 p.m. Thursday at Easley First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Correll, the Rev. Ben Barnett and the Rev. Ron Bently officiating.  Entombment was private in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Former employees of Verdae Greens were asked to serve as Honorary Escorts.
Memorials may be made to Easley First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 582, Easley, SC 29641 or to the cancer charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Effie Simmons
Pendleton — Effie Lauraie Simmons, 78, of Pendleton and formerly of Pickens Garden Apartments, died after years of declining health Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens.
Mrs. Simmons was born in Pickens County, daughter of the late Valley and Grace Crumpton Simmons. She was formerly employed with Southern Weaving Company and she was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include sons, George Edwin Simmons of Pendleton, Clarence Valley Simmons and daughter Vida Regina Hughes of Pickens. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friends Martha Lance, Bessie Lollis and Mary Nix.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband George Guy Simmons, a son Clyde David Simmons, brothers Elmer Houston Simmons, J. L. “Jack” Simmons, and Ernest Simmons and sister, Millie Elizabeth Simmons.
Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. Jack Connelly and the Rev. Doug Saylors officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Ruby Lee Adams
Pickens — Ruby Lee Patterson Adams, 83, of 117 Cemetery Street, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010.
Mrs. Adams was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Freeman and Kizzie Powell Patterson. She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Singer and Sangamo in Pickens. Mrs. Adams was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her brother Freeman Patterson, Jr. (Connie) of Pickens, nieces and nephews, Mike Mooneyham, Kay Allen, Patti Welborn, Marsha Patterson and Mark Patterson and great nieces and great nephews Kaycee Collins, Kevin and Kelley Welborn, Michael Allen, Brandon and Colin Patterson and also a great great nephew Isaiah Hamby.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her sister Leona Patterson Mooneyham.
Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. H. C. Couch and the Rev. Mark Krieger officiating. Burial followed at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Jack E. Corbin

Liberty — Jack Eugene Corbin, 81, of 8227 Liberty Highway, died at his home, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010.
Born in Richmond, Va. he was a son of the late Daniel and Madeline Euting Corbin. Mr. Corbin was retired from Russell Corporation where he worked as a mechanical engineer, and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly a member of Easley First United Methodist Church, and currently had been a member of Liberty United Methodist Church since his retirement.
Surviving are two daughters, Suzanne Rice and Patti Watson both of Liberty; a son and daughter in law, Steve and Ann Corbin of New Orleans, La.; three sisters, Dorothy White and Gladys Dagenhart both of Richmond, Va., and Shirley Menendez of Gaithersburg, Md.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Jessica Rice, Jessica and Josh James, Ryan and Lisa Corbin; a great granddaughter, Haley James; two nieces, Barbara Dagenhart, and Nancy Choudry.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Betty Lou Fleisher Corbin, a son, Bruce Corbin, a brother, Bob Corbin, and a niece, Anne Turner.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Corbin were 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at Liberty Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Liberty United Methodist Church, 310 Mae Street, Liberty SC 29657.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Delores Lundquist
Liberty — Delores Worrell Lundquist, 66, wife of Donald L. Lunquist, Sr. of 145 Huntington Drive, Liberty, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010.
Delores was born in Burgaw, N.C. a daughter of the late Frank and Annie Rivenbark Worrell. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church where she participated in the Bible Study Group.
Surviving in addition to her husband Donald are sons, Donald Lunquist, Jr. Fountain Inn, and Donald Lunquist, III of the home and brothers and sisters Franklin Worrell of Norfolk, Va., Terry Worrell of Rocky Point, N.C., Kitty Adkins and Arlene Worrell both of Greenville.
In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her son Douglas Lundquist.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Salvation Army – Easley, 501 Old Liberty Road, Easley, SC 29640, http://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/commands/easley

Bonnie W. Whitlock
Liberty — Bonnie Welborn Whitlock, 68, of 102 Norwood Street, died, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.
Born in Pendleton, she was the wife of Gary E. Whitlock of the home and a daughter of the late Claude J. and Emmie Wardlaw Welborn, Sr. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she taught the Preschool Sunday School class for 40 years.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Kelley Cox, and Jan Brown and her husband Rick, and a son, Scott Whitlock and his wife Teresa all of Liberty; four sisters, Sybil Andis of Mauldin, Ann Garrett of Greenwood, Linda Bracken, Brenda Atkinson and a brother, Thomas Welborn all of Easley; grandchildren, Hailey and Kayla Whitlock, Kristen Cox, Ethan Brown, and Alexis and Samantha Holliday.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five sisters, Grace Albertson, Betty Black, Louise Nantz, Edna Awl and Martha Welborn; and three brothers, Charlie Welborn, John Welborn and Claude Welborn, Jr.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Catherine Chang and Amy for the care that they have given to Bonnie for the past 5 ½ years.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Whitlock will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at East Side Baptist Church. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
Floral arrangements are appreciated but memorials may also be made to East Side Baptist Church Youth Fund: 920 Anderson Drive Liberty, SC 29657.
The family will be at the home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Brown Bowie
Sunset — Brown Robertson Bowie, 97, of Eastatoee Valley in Sunset, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2010.
Born in Eastatoee on Dec. 15, 1913, Mr. Bowie was the son of the late E. Calhoun and Janie Robertson Bowie. Mr. Bowie was self-employed in the home improvement business. His hobbies were farming and gardening. He enjoyed rooting camellias and azaleas and delighted in giving them to friends who shared his appreciation for nature’s beauty.
Surviving are daughter Nancy Martin and husband David of Sunset, niece Linda Bowie and nephews Larry Bowie (Sheri) of Sunset and John Bowie (Linda, son Alex) of Pickens. He is greatly missed by his loving family and devoted friends, all of whom commend to him “a gentle peace for a gentle man”.
He was predeceased by his wife Grace Farr, brothers Boone and Paul C. Bowie, and sisters Pearl McCrary and Maude Bowie.
The family would like to thank the doctor, nurses and attendants at St. Francis Hospital Downtown who for four days cared for Mr. Bowie as if he were their own father.
Graveside service 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy., Pickens. Visitation will follow at the gravesite. The Rev. Rance Sprayberry will officiate with eulogy by Dustin Atkins.
As Mr. Bowie was a dedicated Christian man all of his life, the family asks that memorials be made to the church where he was a member for more than 60 years, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 306 North Franklin Rd., Greenville, SC 29609.
A message of condolence may be expressed at DillardFunerals.com.

Matt Dransfield
Six Mile — Matthew Wayne “Matt” Dransfield, 49, of 250 Whippoorwill Trail, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.
Born in Pottstown, Pa. he was a son of the late Wesley Dransfield. He was a marine technician at Strickland Marine in Anderson, and was a member of New Image Outreach in Easley.
Surviving are his wife, Janie Matthews Dransfield of the home; a daughter, Molly Jane Dransfield of the home; two sons, Tyler and Zachary Dransfield both of the home; his mother, Grace Price and step father Harry B. Price of Ackworth, Georgia; a sister, Sandy Gerhart; three brothers, Steve, Glenn, & CJ Dransfield.
Memorial services to celebrate Matt’s life were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at New Image Outreach.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks for memorials to be made to New Image Outreach, Building Fund, PO Box 1844, Easley SC 29642.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.