Diane Hinson

Easley — Reba Diane Welborn Hinson, 60, of 130 Pine View Drive, died Monday morning at her residence.
Born in Greenville, she was the widow of Aaron Hinson and the daughter of Reba Cothran Welborn of Greenville and the late John Cash “J.C.” Welborn. Her love for animals led her to become a veterinary technician at The Animal Clinic in Easley. She also enjoyed playing golf and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving in addition to her mother are a son, Andy White and his wife Leigh Ann of Liberty; a granddaughter, Carly White of Liberty; and her longtime companion, Steve Whitaker, of the home.
A memorial service for Ms. Hinson will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 531 S. Main Street, Suite ML-10, Greenville SC 29601, or the Pickens County Humane Society, 500 Five Forks Road, 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 and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

Grady Holliday, Jr.

Flat Rock, N.C. — Grady Holliday, Jr., 82, of 406 College Drive, formerly of Liberty, died Monday morning at Margaret Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, N.C.
Born in Six Mile, he was the widower of the late Virginia Kate Dorsey Holliday and the son of the late Grady and Cora Elizabeth Gilstrap Holliday, Sr. He enjoyed gardening and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two daughters, Gayle Kelly of Easley and Wanda Craft of Liberty; a son, Jimmy Holliday of Easley; two grandsons, Derrick Craft and David Kelly.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a son in law, Dean Craft.
Funeral services for Mr. Holliday will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Liberty Mortuary. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will be at their respective homes. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Etta Inez Grant

Pickens — Etta Inez Grant, 91, of 156 Grant Road, Pickens, died at her home on August 7, 2012.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter & Addie Hudson Grant. She was employed at Judson Mill & retired from Brunswick Yarns. She was a member of Bethany Church of God & the Ladies Sunday School Class of the church. She was an active member of the Pickens County Seniors Unlimited & traveled with the Mount Bethel Seniors group. She was well-known for her cakes & fried pies. Her hobbies other than cooking & baking were quilting & search-a-word puzzles.
She is survived by five sisters: Addie Lou Grant & Katie Sue Grant of the home, Bertha Townes, Dorothy Dodgens, & Elizabeth Eades all of Pickens. Two brothers: Cecil H. Grant & Joseph W. Grant both of Pickens. She was the proud aunt of 24 nieces & nephews and 41 grand nieces & nephews, 33 great grand nieces & nephews, two great great grand nephews. Among her many friends were special friends: Clyde & Becky Lyles & Verne & Anne Winburn.
She was predeceased by two sisters: Bernice Couch & Veda Mae Townes, & by two brothers: the Rev. James B. Grant & the Rev. Donald W. Grant.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Dillard Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Roger Stephens, the Rev. Burch Kelly and the Rev. Doug Saylors. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Frederick Douglas, Journey Hospice & Home Health of Pickens for their excellent care.
The family will be at the home.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Grant family.

Joseph Kay

Liberty — Joseph B. Kay, 49, of Liberty, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Anderson County, he was a son of Joseph Franklin and Betty Brock Kay. Mr. Kay retired from Pickens County EMS and was a member of Liberty Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Deane Hines; two sons, Joseph “Alexander” Kay (Carla) and Justin Wayne Kay (Barbie); a daughter, Leona Kay Gaskill (Vernon); one brother, Steve Kay (Tammy); eight grandchildren, Sydney Raines, Chelsey and Chandra McDaniel, Elliott Ballentine, Connor and Christopher Kay, Simon and Cash Gaskill; a nephew Stephen Kay.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed at Graceland West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Liberty Church of God Childrens Fund at P.O. Box 643, Liberty, SC 29657.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

George F. Mahaffey, Jr.

Easley — George F. Mahaffey, Jr. 89, formerly of 875 Pace Bridge Rd, husband of Clara Mildred Looper Mahaffey, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Countryside Village.
Born in April 3, 1923 in Fort Mill, he was a son of the late George F. Mahaffey, Sr., and the late Estelle Hunter Mahaffey. Mr. Mahaffey retired as an electrician, was a member and Deacon of Peters Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy and was a 32nd Degree Mason with Ebenezer/Slater Lodge 101 where he was also Past Master and was also a Shriner.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Frank Delton Mahaffey (Laurie) of Easley; a daughter, Dru Forrester (Mike) of Greenville; two brothers, Jack Lee Mahaffey of Rock Hill and William M. Mahaffey of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Kristin Day and Ryan Mahaffey, and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mahaffey was predeceased by two bothers, Lloyd Mahaffey and Glenn Mahaffey.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Peters Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peters Creek Baptist Church, 972 Shoals Creek Church Rd, Easley, SC 29640.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Southern Care Hospice and Countryside Village for their kind care and support shown to Mr. Mahaffey.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.

Carolyn McCue

Easley — Carolyn Lesley McCue, 80, of Zion Church Road, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Countryside Village.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Ira B. Lesley, Mrs. McCue retired from the White Horse Plant of J.P. Stevens and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, George W. McCue of the home; three sons, Bobby Alan McCue (Linda) of Marion, Iowa, Joe Ronald McCue (Lothel) and George P. McCue (Kathy), all of Easley; a sister, Blanche Martin of Easley; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Stancil and the Rev. Troy Crain officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 515 East Church Road, Easley, SC 29642.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.

Tommy Joe Dodgens

Easley — Tommy Joe Dodgens, 69, husband of Doris Dodgens, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Leland and Rosie Gilstrap Dodgens. Mr. Dodgens was retired from Singer/Ryobi and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 49 years, are two sons, Greg Dodgens (Tracy) and Joey Dodgens; four grandchildren, Taylor, Savannah, Gracie, and McKenzie; and one great-grandchild, Cole.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dodgens was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Herd Davidson.
Funeral services were 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Blanche Trotter

Easley — Blanche Welborn Trotter, 84, of Easley, wife of the late Milton Thomas Trotter, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at Seneca Health & Rehab.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Obera Smith Welborn.   Mrs. Trotter retired from the Quilt Gallery and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving is a special friend, Vera Zeiglar. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Trotter was predeceased by two brothers.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.                                                 
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhome.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Dean Looper

Easley — Dean Mayfield Looper, 92, of Freeman Bridge Road, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.
Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Wix Clinton and Snowey Williams Mayfield, Mrs. Looper retired from J.P. Stevens Company and was an active member of Nine Forks Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Lake Walter Looper; a son, James W. Looper (Rebecca) of Dacusville; a daughter, Martha Wood (Jimmy) of Dacusville; four grandchildren, Angie Wood Dickard (David), Jamie Wood, Michael Looper (Kayce) and Susan Looper Cooper (Allen); and five great-grandchildren, Luke Dickard, Emma and Sarah Cooper, and Ruth and Lake Looper.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Looper was predeceased by brothers, Earl Mayfield, Lloyd Mayfield, Shirley Mayfield and Will Tom Mayfield and by sisters, Helen Turner and Faye Woods.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Nine Forks Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Wright and the Rev. Rick Fisher officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Youth and Children’s Building Fund of Nine Forks Baptist Church, 3207 Earls Bridge Road, Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown which is assisting the family.

Vernon Edwards

Easley — Vernon Edwards, 67, of Easley, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital after succumbing to a long and courageous battle against cancer.
Born in Belmont, N.C., he was a son of the late William Newton and Lillian Cato Edwards. In 1965 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving with various air squadrons and was most proud of the 3000 flight hours he flew aboard the C9. After retiring from the Navy in 1986, he joined Lockheed Aircraft Corp as a field representative and later joined Lockheed-Martin in Greenville. He worked there for 19 years before retiring in 2005 on medical disability.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Katherine Nix Edwards; a son William Edwards (Terry); a daughter Christine Case and her fiancé Kelvin Douglas; two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Joanie Edwards; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Edwards was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth, Harold and Donald Edwards.
No services are planned.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Verterans at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road which is assisting the family.

Frances Schaeffer

Easley — Frances Hale Schaeffer, 77, of Easley, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Ray T. and Rachel Alexander Hale.
Surviving are her husband, Robert A. Schaeffer of the home; three daughters, Donna Knight, Cindy Hall and Sondra Hooper; three sisters, Willie Ruth Dorn, Margaret Glenn and Carolyn Montgomery; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; aunts, Lillian Hendrix and Margaret Painter and cousin, Danny Cantrell.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schaeffer was predeceased by a son, Michael Underwood and by a brother, Roy T. Hale.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Burial followed in Robinson Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road which is assisting the family.

Thad Garrick

Central — Edwin Thad Garrick, 71, of 308 Robinson Bridge Road, died Sunday at his residence.
Born in Easley, he was the husband of Glenda Stephens Garrick of the home, and the son of the late George Edwin and Mary Ann Fox Garrick. He was retired from the Town of Central where he was a superintendant in the Public Works department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. He was a member of Fellowship Community Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Jenna Garrick of Norris; a son, Ryan Garrick(Janna) of Liberty; a sister, Gloria Roper of Anderson; and two grandsons, Cole and Carson Garrick.
Funeral services for Mr. Garrick were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.