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Week of April 11, 2007
Linda Faye Judd Bundy, 47, wife of James “Jim” Lewis Bundy, of Belton, died Apr. 4, 2007 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Rockford, IL, she was a daughter of Phyllis Louise Sutton Judd and the late Fred Judd, Jr. She was a homemaker and a Christian. In addition to her husband of the home and mother of Williamston; she is survived by daughter, Jamie Lyn Dennison of the home; son, Joshua Ray Terry of Casper, WY; sister, Jacqueline Susann Judd of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Gary Judd of Williamston, Jason Judd of Piedmont; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Apr. 7 in the chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Burial followed in Pinelawn Cemetery.
James “Jim” Robert Bagwell, 63, husband of Debbie Wilkinson Bagwell, of Lexington, died Apr. 5, 2007 at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Roy and Iva Traynham Bagwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was retired from General Electric, owned T-N-J Trailers, Inc., and was a Presbyterian. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Wanda Bagwell Davis Alexander of Simpsonville; step-daughter, Heather N. Martin of Gaston; step-son, R. Mitchell Callen, Jr. of the home; sister, Daphine Hipps of Greenville; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Apr. 9 in the chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Entombment followed in Greenville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Gladys Savannah Edwards, 87, formerly of Pelzer, widow of Otis Benjamin Edwards, died April 7, 2007 at Hospice of the Upstate. Born in Oconee, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Ethel Smith Bennett. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are sons, James Carl Edwards of Pelzer, Larry Otis Edwards of Simpsonville; daughters, Patricia Ann Johnson of Greenville, Linda Lou Edwards of Simpsonville and Betty Jo “B.J.” Ashley of Simpsonville; ten grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Graveside services were held Apr. 9 at Greenville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Dec. 11, 1923 - April 6, 2007 PELZER, Ansel Guthrie, 83, of 6912 Highway 29 North, husband of the late Elizabeth Avon Harris Guthrie, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at Hospice of the Upstate. Born in Williamston, he was a son of the late James and Mimmie Pack Guthrie. He was a musician and songwriter and a member of Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith. His musical career started when he was a teenager. He sang alto with the Carolina Quartet that was organized in 1937. The pianist and bass singer for this quartet was his father. His brother Clarage also sang with this group. Bluegrass music became his passion, and for more than sixty years he pursued this. During this time he performed with many famous artists including Bill Monroe, Bonnie Lou and Buster, Carl and Pearl Butler and Carl Storey. During these years he also performed many times with his brother Clarage, sister Mary, Tony Sloan and life long friend Thomas Williams. Surviving are his foster daughter, Tonya Mullinax of Mullens; sisters, Ida Mae Davenport of Anderson, Minnie Lee Owens of Pelzer and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith with Pastor Mike Montgomery officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and received friends from 10-11 a.m. at the church before the services.
March 5, 1949-April 5, 2007 PELZER - Michael “Mike” Wayne Harvey, 58, husband of Sherrill Holcombe Harvey, of 235 Clardy Road, died Thursday, April 5, 2007 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Williamston, he was a son of the late Arthur Archie and Louise Suttles Harvey. He was formerly employed by Roof Masters and a Baptist. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Shanna D. Harris and her husband Shawn of Pelzer, Misty M. Harvey and her fiancee Jared Johnson of Williamston; son, Michael R. Harvey and his wife Claudia of Piedmont; sisters, Sherry Moody of Fountain Inn, Brenda Hovis of Laurens; and grandchildren, Austin and Keeli Harris, Jacob Maness, Trenton Johnson, and Gabriel and Rayna Harvey. He was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas Harvey and Ed Harvey; sisters, Wanda Harvey, Janie Emory and Betty Storey; and grandson, Michael McClain. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Burial followed in White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home of Shanna Harris, 217 Clardy Road, Pelzer, and will receive friends 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
“SCOTTY” Beloved son of Alex Sandor and Jan Leopard Desfalvy, “Scotty” passed away on March 10, 2007 at Community Hospital in San Bernardino, CA, after years of failing health. Born November 28, 1960, at Donaldson Air Force Base Hospital, in Greenville, South Carolina, he is survived by his parents, and a son, Joshua Scott Desfalvy, an officer and a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Known as “Scotty” by his family and close friends, he was a Christian and a member of the Guthrie Grove Church of God in Pelzer, South Carolina. He possessed many fine qualities, including a loving, affectionate nature, kind and compassionate, a quick wit, and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. His cremation was arranged through Aaron Cremation and Burial Services. A memorial service may be planned in the future, and his cremated remains interred in South Carolina.
William “Bill” Stanley Hager, 58, of Level Land Community, husband of Linda Hyde Hager, died April 7, 2007 at his home. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of James Elias and Edith Margaret Krobe Hager. He was a self employed over the road tractor trailer driver. He was formerly the owner of his own Stone Mason business. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivivng are his wife, Linda Hyde Hager of the home; son, Eric Hager of the home; daughter, Diana Nelms of Pelzer; twin brother, Jim Hager of DeSoto, MO; sister, Susan Hager of Clinton, NJ; his mother, Edith Margaret Krobe Hager of Wood-Ridge, NJ; father, James Elias Hager of Canandaigua, NJ; and one grandson. Funeral services were held, Apr. 10 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Anderson. Memorials may be made to the DAV, Disabled American Veterans.
Herbert Lee Hood, of Piedmont, died Apr. 2, 2007. He served in the U.S. Army and was an indepenent truck driver. Funeral services were held Apr. 7 at the SC Franks Chapel of Remembrance. Burial followed in the Center Rabin Church Cemetery.
Lucy Wilma Manley Pennington, 73, wife of O’Dell Pennington, of Gray Court, died Apr. 5, 2007. She was born in Anderson County to the late Hattie Campbell Manley and William Roy Manley. She was a member of Word of Life Ministries. She was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are five daughters, Diane Wrenn Campbell of Gray Court, Phyllis Balcombe of Fountain Inn, Susan Long of Laurens, Lisa Cooper of West Pelzer, and Sherri Burts of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Jimmy Manley of Marietta, GA, Johnny Manley of Greensboro, GA and Larry Campbell of Newton, GA; two sisters, Betty Mathis of Gray Court and Faye Coleman of St. Port Lucia, FL; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Apr. 8 at Word of Life Ministries. Burial followed at Highland Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Word of Life Ministries Building fund, 1027 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
Allie Mae Watkins, 88, widow of Ralph Watkins and long-time resident of Rosemond Nursing in Pickens, died April 8, 2007. Born in Abbeville, She was the daughter of Walter and Annie Smith. Survivors include one grandson; and a nephew Billy Smith of Williamston. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., April 12 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville.
Brenda Jean Riding Brenneman, 28, wife of Stephen Brenneman, of Williamston, died April 9, 2007. Born in Butler, PA, she was a daughter of Edward James and Linda Horstman Riding of Williamston. She was employed by BMW and a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamston. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sons, Jonathan Brenneman, Adam Brenneman; daughter, Brooke Brenneman, all of the home; brother, Steven Riding of Williamston; sister, Amy Young of Butler, PA; and grandparents, Thomas and Mary Horstman and Beatrice Riding, all of Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Apr. 13 at the First Baptist Church of Williamston. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family is at the home of her parents, Edward and Linda Riding, 108 Evergreen Street, Williamston, and will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Apr. 12 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Williamston, P.O. Box 477, Williamston, SC 29697.
Peggy J. George, 66, of Taylors, died April 9, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. A native of Pelham, daughter of the late Kathleen George, she was an employee of Wal-Mart, and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Dawn Arnold of Piedmont; a son, Joey Fischer of Greer; a sister, Betty Roddy of Pelham; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. April 12 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 414-A Pettigru Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Edna Earle Spears Shoemaker, 86, of Williamston, widow of Everette Lee Shoemaker, died April 9, 2007 at Hospice House. Born in Bennettsville, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Allen, Sr. and Florence Ledford Spears. She was retired from BASF and was a member of Williamston Presbyterian Church. Surviving are daughters, Emma “Boots” McKee of Royston, GA, Betty (Gary) Harris of Easley, Connie (Steve) Pavlasek of Lexington, Teresa (Johnny) Brown of Lowndesville; brother, Allen Spears, Jr. of Sumter; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 10 at Gray Mortuary Chapel, Pelzer. Burial followed in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
Tom, 41, otherwise known as the Giant Pumpkin Man in Broomfield, peacefully passed away on March 30, 2007 with his family by his side. He fought a fearless and aggressive four-year battle against Melanoma, relenting only after it metastasized to his brain. Until the end, he remained steadfast in his desire to live a full life as his body was failing him. His passion was the mountains and his first love was Long’s Peak. He was an extreme rock climber, mountaineer, biker, telemark skier, and photographer. As his cancer progressed, he pursued less physical hobbies, but with no less passion. He started growing the largest pumpkins in town, surpassing his goal with a 548-pounder. He also became an accomplished fine woodworker with his very first woodworking project – an heirloom hope chest for his daughter, followed by a steamer trunk for his son. He was a devoted father and husband and a hardworking employee. His career centered around Information Technology ending as a PMO Manager at GE Access/Avnet, but he never wanted to be defined by his work. He was, however, the proud leader of the winning team of the pumpkin launch contest. His team, Hibbard’s Hurlers, built a trebuchet that launched a 6-pound pumpkin 240 feet. He leaves behind his wife, Joni (Schilling) Hibbard, his son Max (9) and his daughter Lea (5). Tom was born and grew up in Albany, NY. He graduated from SUNY at Oswego with a major in Math and Psychology. He listed all his hobbies and chose Denver University for his MBA/MIS graduate degree because its location provided the landscape for his favorite activities. His parents are Lawrie and Sally Hibbard of Feura Bush, NY. He has a sister Ann Von Rhedey in NY and a brother David Hibbard in NH. A public Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, April 3, at 5:00pm at the Broomfield United Methodist Church. A reception at the church followed. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dr. Rene Gonzalez Melanoma Research fund at Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 No Ursula, Mail Stop F 703 Box 6510, Aurora, CO 80045 Attn: Dr. Rene Gonzalez or to College America for Benefit of Hibbard Children c/o Wachovia Securities at 1919 14th Street Suite 100, Boulder CO, 80302 Attn: Thomas Kinder. Messages can be sent to the family at tomjonihibbard@msn.com. |
