RICHARD A. MOSELEY

SEPTEMBER 11, 1955 – NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Anderson, SC – Richard A. Moseley, age 56, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Our Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2011. 

Born September 11, 1955, in Camden, SC, he was a son of the late Aussie A. Moseley and Ruth S. Moseley.  Mr. Moseley was a self-employed craftsman carpenter.  Mr. Moseley was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his mother, Ruth S. Moseley of Anderson, he is survived by a brother, Sidney LeRoy Moseley (Carol) of Lexington, SC; a sister, Debbie M. Hardin (Wesley) of Anderson; a niece, Brittany Speight (Jason Leckenby); a nephew, Brandon Speight; and a great nephew, Jaeden Leckenby.  He was predeceased by his father, the late Aussie Moseley. 

The Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Rex Simmons officiating.  Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.   

The family is at the home of his mother, Ruth S. Moseley, 705 Woodlake Road, Anderson, and will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 pm until 3 pm on Wednesday.   

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Richard. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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SUE HARDY

JUNE 25, 1926 – NOVEMBER 12, 2011

STARR, SC – Annie Sue Bramlett Hardy, age 85, wife of the late Jim Elree Hardy, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011.

Born June 25, 1926, in Gaston County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Barnger Bramlett and Beulah Wize Feltman Bramlett. Mrs. Hardy retired from the textiles industry having been employed by Orr-Lyons Mill. She was a member of various organizations and clubs within Orr-Lyons, namely the Good Neighbor Club, the Woodchoppers Camping Club, and numerous sewing clubs.  In earlier years, she was active within the Eastern Star and as a Cub Scout Leader.  Mrs. Hardy was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. 

Survivors include two sons: Doyle Hardy & wife, Deborah, of Starr, SC, and Ted Hardy & wife, Melanie, of Starr, SC; sister, Mary Elizabeth King of Dacula, GA; six grandchildren: Renee Blanton, Jonathan Hardy, Tina Marie Hardy, Kacie Hardy, Joshua Hardy, and Brayden Stevenson; and four great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, James Cary Bramlett.

The Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Flat Rock Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Ed Hunsinger and the Reverend Larry Cox. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family is the home of Doyle & Deborah Hardy, 430 Hayes Road, Starr, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm on Monday. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Flat Rock Baptist Church, 908 Flat Rock Road, Anderson, SC 29624, or to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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SARAH BEELER

APRIL 21, 1929 - NOVEMBER 11, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Sarah Elizabeth Sutherland Ramsey Beeler, age 82, wife of Alfred Beeler, Jr., passed away on Friday, November, 11, 2011, at the AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, SC, on April 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Franklin Sutherland and Mae Scott Sutherland.  Having worked in the textiles industry for over forty years, she was employed by Abney Mills for several of those years.  Additionally, she was an employee of Michelin Tire Company.  Mrs. Beeler attended Oakwood Baptist Church.  

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children: Otis Alan Ramsey and his wife, Ann, Joel Mark Ramsey, David Todd Ramsey, Katherine White and her husband, James, Terri Craft and her husband, Alan, all of Anderson, SC; brothers: George Sutherland, Norris Sutherland, Robert Sutherland, all of Anderson, SC; sisters: Dale Hall of Greenville, SC, and Irene Harrison, of Anderson, SC; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her first husband: Otis B. Ramsey, Jr.; and two sons: Francis O. Ramsey and Frankie Ramsey.  

The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Scott Vaughn and Reverend Terry Allen. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com 

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RONALD DOUGLAS WELCH

ANDERSON,SC - Ronald Douglas Welch, age 70, of 113 Broadwell Mill Road, husband of Evelyn Gilreath Welch, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center. 

The funeral arrangements will be announced by The McDougald Funeral Home. 

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JACK McALISTER

NOVEMBER 3, 1946 – NOVEMBER 11, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Jack Kenneth McAlister, age 65, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011, at the AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born in Anderson, SC, on November 3, 1946, he was a son of the late Sam & Levia Martin McAlister.  Survivors include a brother, Roger Dale McAlister and wife, Cathy Lynn McAlister, of Anderson, SC; lifelong best friend, Bobby Massey and wife, Donna Massey, of Starr, SC; a special uncle, who has always shown continuous love & support, Clarence Martin and wife, Jean Martin, of Anderson, SC; nieces: Teresa Maleski, Charlotte Whitten, & Nicole Ballard, all of Anderson, SC, Nicki Fleming of Belton, SC, and Kelley Kirkland Cournoyer of NC; three great nieces, and one great nephew also survive. 

In keeping with Mr. McAlister’s wishes, his remains will be cremated.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made by donating blood. Memorials may be made to the AnMed Health Blood Center, 600 North Fant Street, Anderson, SC 29621, or a donation to a charity of one’s choice. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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KENNY REESE JR.

APRIL 27, 1961 – NOVEMBER 9, 2011 

STARR, SC – Kennith Leon Reese Jr., age 50, resident of Starr, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

Born April 27, 1961, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of Kennith Leon Reese Sr. and Barbara Meredith Reese. He was a graduate of McDuffie High School and served in the United States National Guard with twenty-two years of service. Mr. Reese was an employee of Culp Woven Velvets, Inc. and was a member of NewSpring Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, mostly enjoying hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children: Erica Nicole Reese, Courtney Marie Reese, and Christopher Kennith Reese, all of Anderson, SC; siblings: Tammy R. Hembree of Anderson, SC, Bryan Reese of Townville, SC, Michele R. McShane of Bluffton, SC, and Allyson R. Toomer of Hilton Head Island, SC; and nine beloved nieces and nephews.  

The Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at Good Hope Baptist Church, Iva, conducted by Dr. Robbie Garrett and the Reverend Billy Whitfield.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. 

The family is at the home of his parents, 319 Five Forks, Anderson, and will receive friends at the funeral home from 5pm until 7pm on Saturday.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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RONNIE D. GOSSETT

July 5, 1936 – November 11, 2011

PENDLETON, SC – Ronnie D. Gossett, age 75, of 444 Wellford Drive, Pendleton, SC, husband of Kathy Graham Gossett, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at his residence.

Born in Anderson County on July 5, 1936, he was a son of the late Marshall Dewitt Gossett and Mary Louise Rollison Gossett.  He was a graduate of Pendleton High School and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas with thirty five years of service.  He was an avid hunter and a member of the Keowee Bowmen.  He also flew radio controlled airplanes and was member of the Black Sheep Radio Control Club. He was a Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church of Pendleton.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; son, Ronald D. Gossett, Jr. of Pendleton; daughter, Janet Bruce of Belton; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Trey Yarborough. 

A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, November 13, 2011, at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Pendleton Cemetery conducted by Reverend Courtney Krueger and Reverend Jennifer McClung.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

The family will be at the residence. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 East Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson, SC.   

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LEE HARDIN

PENDLETON - Michael Lee Hardin, 52, of 414 Blackman Road, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at his residence. 

Born October 21, 1959 in Kittery, ME, he was the son of the late Henry E. Hardin, Sr. and late Ann Martin Hardin. He served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corp. Lee was a shop supervisor at Hertz Equipment Rental Company and attended New Spring Church. 

Lee is survived by his 3 children, Jennifer Hardin and her fiancé, David Thompson and Jared Hardin all of Anderson and Amber Hubbard (Kenny) of Memphis, TN; special friend and mother of Jennifer, Beth Hardin of Anderson;  4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Debbie Glenn (Jerry)  and Dottie Hardin all of Pendleton; 3 brothers, Henry Hardin, Jr. (Keena) of Anderson, Allen Hardin (Dot) of Columbia and Todd Hardin (Edie) of Pendleton and close friend, Charmian Hanvey of Anderson.

Graveside service will be held at 1pm Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dan Charles officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Upstate Veteran Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9pm Friday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 N. The family is at the home of his sister, Debbie Glenn, 414 Blackman Road, Pendleton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun Street, Anderson SC 29621.

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL www.sullivanking.com

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JOHN W. YEOMANS SR.

MAY 1, 1935 – NOVEMBER 9, 2011

PENDLETON, SC – John Wilson Yeomans Sr., age 76, former resident of Porter Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

Born May 1, 1935, in Greenville, he was a son of the late Kyler William Yeomans and Rozell Dykes Yeomans. After graduating Parker High School, Mr. Yeomans pursued a career in textiles and retired from Clark-Schwebel, Inc.  He attended The Mount Church in Clemson and was an avid golfer, bowler, and faithful fan of the Clemson Tigers. 

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Jean Gailey Yeomans; sons: John W. Yeomans Jr. and wife, Lori, of Anderson, SC, and William Earl Yeomans of Houston, TX; brother, Reverend Ed Yeomans of Greenville, SC; triplet brothers: Joe Yeomans of Greenville, SC, and Jack Yeomans of Easley, SC; sister, Roweena Y. Noblitt of Greenville, SC; grandchildren: Allan Yeomans and wife, Summer, Summer Reyes and husband, Ricky, Mandy Yeomans, Brittany Brown and husband, Michael, Tiffany Yeomans, Sydney Yeomans, and Gabriella Yeomans; and seven great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Russell Yeomans and K.W. Yeomans.

The Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, Clemson.

The family is at the home of John & Lori Yeomans, 932 Sandy Springs Road, Anderson, and will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm on Friday.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson.

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BARBARA A. BARR

ANDERSON, SC - Barbara A. Johns Barr, 74, of 129 Canter Lane, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at her residence.  

Born February 22, 1937 in Pell City, AL, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Pauline Wear Johns.  

Surviving are her daughters, Nicole Westmoreland of Anderson and Patricia Skeen of OH; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held at 11am Thursday at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.  

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL www.sullivanking.com

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VERA SLATON CLINGERMAN

May 3, 1916 – November 7, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Vera Katholine Pittman Slaton Clingerman, age 95, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011, at her residence.

Born in Hall County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Billy Pittman and Beulah Ann Latty Pittman Peppers.  She retired in 1980, from Abney Riverside Mill with 36 years of service.  She was a member of the North Anderson Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday School class.   She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Anderson, Chapter 130.   

Survivors include her son, Thomas Jerry Slaton and his wife, Brenda; two grandchildren, Todd and Dale Slaton; two great-granddaughters, Heather Ebernickle and her husband, Garrett Ebernickle and Sabrina Slaton; her step-daughter, Beverly C. Rice; four step-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren.     

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, William Rass Slaton and Charley C. Clingerman; brother, Allen C. Pittman.

The family will receive friends at The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm with the funeral beginning at 2:00 in the Chapel, officiated by the Reverend Bill Rigsby.  Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will be at the home of her son, 119 Concord Road, Anderson, SC.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to North Anderson Baptist Church Building Fund, 2308 N. Main Street, Anderson, SC  29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com 

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RAYMOND PAUL PEPPER

May 11, 1928 – November 5, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Raymond Paul Pepper, of 111 Oxford Drive, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at his residence. 

Born May 11, 1928, in Monday, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Fred Holland Pepper and Jeanette Louise DePew Pepper.  He was retired from the U.S. Navy having served from 1945-1947 and then from 1958-1977 as Chief’s Machinist Mate.   Following his Navy career, he worked for 13 years with A & E Industries Ship Repair as their chief estimator. In 1991 he moved to Anderson and became an active member of West Anderson Church of God where he served as usher.  

He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Fannie Mae Burton Pepper; daughter, Cinda Hoye; sons, Dale Pepper and his wife, Mary, Ronald Pepper, and step-son, Edward Conner and his wife, Diana; sister, Pat Pitts; brother, Don Pepper; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Opal Vine.  

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm at West Anderson Church of God officiated by the Reverend Mark Daniel.   Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with full Military Honors.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to West Anderson Church of God, 101 Rogers Street, Anderson, SC 29625.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com 

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MADIE O. CRAWFORD

ANDERSON- Madie O. Crawford, 98, of Anderson, formerly of Houston, TX died Friday November 4, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born February 9, 1913 in Cherno, TX, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Emma Miller Chamblee. She was a home health aid. Mrs. Crawford was a member of First Baptist Church, Houston, TX for 30 years and was currently a member of Concord Baptist Church. 

Surviving are her daughters: Pat Harmon and Reba McGaughey both of Anderson, grandchildren: Lori Harmon, Pete Harmon, Scott Harmon and Tony Harmon, nine great grandchildren, sister, Aline Stovall, nephew, Joe Stovall and special sister-in-law, Christine Hughes. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Charlie and Wesley Chamblee. 

Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Sunday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Don Cox officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. 

Flowers are optional memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, Sc 29621. 

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, Northeast Chapel, www.sullivanking.com

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MARY LOU WALKER BURRISS

June 22, 1921 – November 2, 2011 

CLINTON, SC - Mary Lou Cathey Walker Burriss, age 90, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Patricia Toussaint in Clinton, SC.

Born in Anderson County, SC on June 22, 1921, Mrs. Burriss was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Claude Lee Cathey.  She was a homemaker and volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady at Anderson Memorial Hospital. She had been a member of the Senior Follies and also  volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Burriss was a lifelong, faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Anderson, the Burriss Hill Mission Group and a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. 

Survivors include her son, Charles Irvin Walker of Lake Wales, FL; daughters, Cathey Walker Ward and her husband, Billy of Lake Wales, FL and Patricia Toussaint and her husband, Vincent of Clinton; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Irvin Walker and her second husband, Marcus Burriss; brother, Reece Cathey; sisters, Ina Kay, Lillian Sease, Nobie Mauldin and Hazel Willingham Crossland. 

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm at Old Silver Brook Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Chad Bowen with the family receiving friends following the service.

A special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care of South Carolina and especially Cindy and Keisha. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurens Hospice Care of South Carolina, 100 Plaza Circle, Suite A-2, Clinton, SC  29325.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com 

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DONNIE GAINES

May 5, 1957 – November 2, 2011 

ANDERSON, SC - Donnie Ray Gaines, age 54, of 18 Sirrine Street, passed away on Wednesday, November 02, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late William Thomas Gaines and Myrtle Mae Smith Gaines. He was formerly employed with Glen Raven Mills and was also self-employed for several years. He was an active blood donor at AnMed Health Medical Center and was a member of Wellington Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Donnie enjoyed watching movies and reading John Grisham books. 

Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie Marie Gaines and Tabitha Rae McCauley (Adam) all of Pelzer; sisters, Martha Sheridan (Joe), Betty Knight, Jeanette Williams and Cindy Powers, all of Anderson; four grandsons and one granddaughter.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Tommy, Roy, Bobby and James Gaines. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Wellington Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Reverends Bobby Smith and Ken Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery. 

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. 

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com 

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TODD PITONIAK

JULY 1, 1982 – NOVEMBER 1, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Charles Richard Todd Pitoniak, age 29, resident of 310 Maria Drive, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. 

Born July 1, 1982, in Greenwood, SC, he was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church where he attended Oakwood Christian School.  He was a Class of 2000 graduate of Westside High School and was an avid Clemson Tigers fan.  Todd enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Cobbs Glen Country Club. 

Survivors include his mother, Janet Whiten Pitoniak; father, Richard Pitoniak; brother, Sean-Michael Stephen Pitoniak; grandmother, Carol Whiten; and grandfather, Stephen Pitoniak.  He was predeceased by grandparents: Ralph Whiten and Betty Pitoniak. 

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Todd Pitoniak will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 5, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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Harvey Duncan

Williamston, SC - Harvey B. “H.B.” Duncan, age 86, of 266 Breazeale Drive, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the AnMed Health Medical Center.   

Born in Anderson County, SC, Mr. Duncan was the son of the late Harvey B. Duncan, Sr. and Mamie Duncan.  He was a carpenter by trade, and built many a house in the Anderson area. He enjoyed his work and his family, and liked to tell everyone about both. 

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elise Griffin Duncan;  two sons, Randy R. Duncan of Pelzer, and Ricky H. Duncan of Williamston;  four daughters, Diane Rogers (Larry) of Williamston, Debbie Grant (Ricky) of West Pelzer, Pamela Garner (Bruce) of Anderson, and Jennifer Pitts (Jason) of Anderson.  H.B. was also survived by nine grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  

In addition to his parents, Mr. Duncan was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 4 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Ellison and Dr. Ron Fousek officiating.  Interment will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery. 

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Diane Rogers, 105 Branchview Drive, Williamston, SC, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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EUGENIA T. PEELE

March 7, 1924 – October 30, 2011

IVA, SC - Eugenia Thomas Peele, age 87 of Iva, wife of the late Billy Eugene Peele, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Bethany, SC on March 7, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George Fredrick Thomas and Kate Bell Brown Thomas.  She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during World II in the Intelligence Division.  Mrs. Peele was a former member of the Kings Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church in Filbert, SC where she taught Sunday School.  She was a past president of the Junior Womens Club in Fairmont, NC.  After moving to Iva, SC, she was a member of the Shamrock Garden Club and the First Baptist Church of Iva.  

Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Peele Sauls and her husband Randy of Florence, AL; sons, Joseph Collin Peele and his wife, Jenny of Kingstree, SC, Stuart Rudolph Peele and his wife, Everal of Gainesville, FL and Billy Eugene Peele, Jr., and his wife, Bettie of Iva, SC; sister, Jo Ann Smoak of Little Mountain, SC; brother, Dan T. Thomas of Clover, SC; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Howard S. Thomas.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Iva, officiated by the Reverend Jerry Gray.  Interment will follow with Military Honors at M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  Mrs. Peele will be placed in the church at 10:00 am on Wednesday. 

The family will be at the home of her son, Billy Eugene Peele, Jr., 621 Park Drive, Iva, SC. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made First Baptist Church of Iva, Building Fund, P.O. Box 475, Iva, SC  29655.

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MADELENE B. HUNNICUTT

MAY 2, 1928 – OCTOBER 30, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Madelene B. Hunnicutt, age 83, of 1824 Pearl Harbor Way, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born May 2, 1928, in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Wilton & Gladys Garrison Dyar. Mrs. Hunnicutt was a graduate of Townville High School and retired from the textiles industry. She was a member of North Anderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. 

Survivors include her children: Robert D. Hunnicutt and wife, Debra, Paul Hunnicutt, Jeanette Osborne and husband, Rick, Arthur Hunnicutt and wife, Arlene, & Charlene Sopolosky and husband, Bob; brothers: Clint & Kenneth Dyar; sisters: Clara Stone & Katherine Slaton; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward R. Hunnicutt; a son, Larry Hunnicutt and wife, Diane; & a grandson, Vernon Hunnicutt.

The Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend J. Floyd Stansell Jr. and the Reverend Jordan Evans. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  

The family is at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm on Monday. 

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or to North Anderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4507 Old Mill Road, Anderson, SC 29621. 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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HELEN VAUGHN

ANDERSON- Helen Faye Wright Vaughn, age 84, wife of the late Paul Jack Vaughn, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

The family will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm 

The funeral arrangements will be announced by The McDougald Funeral Home.

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