ANDERSON, SC - Bonnie Jean Smith, age 79, of 209 La France Road, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at her residence.
Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Earl Rhodes and the late Edith Burdette Rhodes. She retired from Spring Industries after 35 years of service and later retired from the Clemson University Outdoor Lab with over 13 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, and attended NewSpring Church.
She is survived by her children; Belinda Jett and her husband Billy, Eddie M. Smith, Jr., Kimberly Smith Traynum, Brian Smith and his wife Susie, and Brent Smith and his wife Terri; brothers, J.E. Rhodes and Kenneth Rhodes; sisters, Virgie South, Earlie Hart, Barbara Ann Stanton and Joyce Bowers; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie McCormick Smith, Sr. and a brother, Bruce Rhodes.
The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at noon in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dwight Greene officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Edna Roberts Carithers, age 88, of 1501 East Greenville Street, passed away at National Health Care, Anderson, on December 24, 2012. Born in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Oscar Roberts and the late Ella Adams Roberts. For over 60 years, she was the loving and devoted wife of the late Robert E. Lee Carithers until his death. Mrs. Carithers was a homemaker and was a devoted member of Henry Belk Presbyterian Church during its existence, then joined Hopewell Baptist Church where she was active as long as health permitted.
Survivors include a sister, Gladys Revis of Seneca, and a special friend and caregiver who was like a daughter to her, Mrs. Dianne McLees and her husband, Larry. Mrs. Carithers was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, as well as 8 brothers and 6 sisters.
A Graveside Service honoring the life of Mrs. Edna Carithers will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012, at 12 Noon at Old Silver Brook Cemetery, with Rev. Evan Hill officiating. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday, December 28, 2012, from 10 AM until 11:30 AM.
The family would like to extend special thanks and much appreciation to Cinda Woodard and those associated with Caris Health Care and the Staff of NHC Station 6 for the loving, thoughtful care they gave to Edna.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Carithers may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 3530 Hopewell Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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Joseph Marion “Joe” Hodges, Jr., age 63, of Paris, Kentucky, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, at his residence.
He was a son of the late Joseph and Elna Hodges, Sr. and was former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Anderson. After moving to Kentucky, Joe was a Special Education Teacher and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lextington, KY.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Dwight Greene officiating.
ANDERSON, SC - Helen Edwards Jones, age 91, wife of the late C.B. “Charlie” Jones of Avondale Road, Anderson, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at Ellenburg Nursing Center.
Born in Hart County, Georgia on September 10, 1921 she was a daughter of the late Maurice Edwards and Lillie Craft Edwards.
She was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Southside Baptist Church in Anderson as long as her health permitted. She was a 1939 graduate of Lavonia High School and retired as head grader from Orr-Lyons Mill with over 30 years of service.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Lowe and her husband Kenneth; grandsons, Chuck Lowe and his wife Donna and Jason Lowe and his wife Kelli; and a granddaughter, Kristi Lowe Campbell and her husband Patrick, all of Anderson. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a twin sister, Hazel Gambrell.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Bob Marcaurelle. Burial will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday from 12:30pm till 2:00pm.
Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to: Southside Baptist Church 206 Hill Street, Anderson, SC 29624.
The family will be at the home of her daughter, Linda Lowe 1819 Hwy 413, Anderson, SC 29621.
ANDERSON, SC - Aubrey Manuel Hedden, husband of Donna Dyar Hedden, age 73, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Anderson, he worked in textiles for many years and was a member of McDuffie Street Church of God.
A graveside service will be held at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm with Military Honors.
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ANDERSON, SC - Sue Ellen Evans, age 76, of 5146 Gentry Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late T. W. “Pete” Cooper and the late Myrtis Stone Cooper. She was a graduate of Girls High, Anderson University and Winthrop University. She worked at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and for the Childcare Association of Brevard County, FL. She enjoyed attending the Pendleton Senior Solutions site and Lebanon Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Albert L. Cronk of Anderson, SC and Theodore “Ted” Cronk of Ferndale, WA; a step-son, Ray Evans (Sandy) of Tifton, GA; sisters, Jenny Gentry (Keys) of Anderson, SC and Mary McAbee (W.H. “Bill” Jr.) of Pendleton, SC; one grandchild, Rachel Cronk of Montana; two step-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William S. Cronk and her second husband Donald W. Evans; and a sister Delores Sutherland.
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Old Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Family Center immediately following the service from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
The family will be at the home of her sister, Jenny Gentry, 5149 Gentry Road, Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church “The Best is Yet to Be” group, 5150 Gentry Road, Pendleton, SC 29670 or to the charity of one’s choice.
John Thomas Palmer, age 91, widower of Margaret Palmer, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.
Born in Townville, SC, J.T. was a son of the late George Eddie Palmer and the late Gertie Mae Burdette Palmer. As a young man, J.T. served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired as a brick mason and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his brother, Clayburn Palmer of Anderson, SC and his three nieces, Geri Kirkley, Terri Bruce and Angie Foster.
Including his parents and wife, J.T. was predeceased by his brother, Henry Harold Palmer and his three sisters, Louise Wicker, Mae Belle Meredith, and Mildred Palmer.
The Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00AM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Brandon Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, SC with Military Honors.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.
ANDERSON, SC - Clyde Billy Childs, age 79, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at his residence.
Born in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Chin Childs and the late Stella Turner Hughes. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He had worked for Owens Corning Fiberglas in Anderson for nearly 10 years before moving to California. While in California he worked for McDonald Douglas Aviation Corporation. After returning to Anderson he worked for BASF Corporation, where he retired after 15 years of service. He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and had formerly been a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple.
He is survived by his loving wife, Clara Gosnell Childs; his children, Ben Childs (Ann) of Denver, CO, Debbie O’Connell (Jim) of Fairmont, WV, Phyllis Rion (Robert) of Pickens, SC and Cheri Wharton (William)of Anderson, SC; ten grandchildren, Mont, Christopher, Crystal, Toni, Jessie, Steven, Audra, Preston, Vanessa, Eric; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Harold Childs.
The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Whisnant and Reverend Sam Duncan officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
ANDERSON, SC - Stanley F. Watts, age 70, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, December 21, 2012.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Faye Callaham Watts, his son Darrin Watts and his wife Renee and his daughter Angie. He was “Papa Stan” to four grandchildren who were the light of his life, Andrea Briscoe, Anna Briscoe, Lindsey Watts, and Billy Dillard.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jessie Watts and Mattie Fagg Watts.
He was a faithful member of Homeland Park Baptist Church where he served God by leading the Men’s Sunday School Class and he was a Deacon. He was an avid fisherman and loved being on the lake with his fishing buddies. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of Anderson Masonic Hiram 68 Lodge. He was retired from Piedmont Natural Gas Company after 36 years of service
The Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Homeland Park Baptist Church with Reverend James Strickland and Reverend Wayne Dickard officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Flowers are optional, or memorials may be made to Homeland Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 3010 Abbeville Highway, Anderson, SC 29624.
ANDERSON, SC - Donald Rudolph Hanna, age 80, husband of Ida Mae Jordan Hanna, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.
Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Herman Hanna and the late Ruby Lafoy Hanna. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for almost 27 years, earning the rank of Senior Master Sargeant. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at Michelin and retired from there as a Security Guard. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kathy Sargent and her husband Carter Keith Sargent of Lawrenceville, GA; a step-son, Kenneth Elliott and his wife Sheila of Pendleton, SC; a sister, Ellen Cheek of Anderson, SC; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Chris and Sean Hanna; his brothers, Carl and Alex Hanna; and his sisters, Gladys Dunn, Miriam Whitlock, Evelyn Gosnell and Elizabeth Sullivan.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Owen officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Military Honors. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 am until 10:45.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675; Forest Hills Baptist Church, 909 Plantation Road, Anderson, SC 29621; or American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75231.
ANDERSON- Louise Davis Dickard, 82, formerly of Lane Ave., widow of the late Lloyd Dickard passed away Wednesday December 19, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born March 1, 1930 in Walhalla she was the daughter of the late Howard and Era Mae Medlin Davis. She was a retired office nurse with Drs. Gaillard and Hinnant. Mrs. Dickard was a member of the Mimosa Garden Club and was an avid volunteer for Hospice of the Upstate and the Anderson Free Clinic. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Linda D. Couch, Loretta D. Lomax, and Lisa D. Jackson and her husband, Charlie all of Anderson, grandchildren, Lucy Haddock of Cocoa Beach, FL, Brittiny Peters and her husband, Gregg, of Gainesville, GA, Joshua Bolt of Gainesville, GA, Ross Jackson and fiancée, Mary Beth Dykes of Simpsonville and Brooke Jackson of Anderson, great grandchildren, Ayla, Noah, Elijah, Aiden, and Collin Peters, and Jarrett Bolt, brothers, Gerald Davis of Folly Beach, Jimmy Davis and wife, Rita of Walhalla, and Ken Davis and wife, Jane of Seneca, and sisters, Betty Dickard of Walhalla, Dot Long and husband, Charles of West Union, and Joan Justice of Walhalla. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Davis.
Memorial service will be held at 3 PM Saturday at Boulevard Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Friday at Sullivan-King Mortuary. A private committal services will be held at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Lisa Jackson, 104 Raspberry Lane, Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boulevard Baptist Church, Honduras Mission Fund, 700 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
ANDERSON, SC - Hazel Louise Jackson Simmons, predeceased by Isaac Hurchel Simmons, passed away in Greenville, SC, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late William Hoyt Jackson and the late Myrtice Ashworth Jackson Massey. Hazel was a lifelong resident of Anderson, SC. She attended Girls High and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and Southside Baptist Church.
She is survived by her three children, Cathey Simmons Mauldin (Bill) of Greenville, SC, Judy Simmons Harbin (Tom) of Anderson, SC and Gary Kenneth Simmons of Starr, SC; four grandchildren, Ty Mauldin of Anderson, SC, Amy Harbin Sakofsky (Joel) of Greenville, SC, Lori Leigh Mauldin of Greenville, SC and Wendy Harbin Lyles (Larry) of Anderson, SC; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Joe B Jackson of West Columbia, SC, Betty Jo Jackson Busha of Anderson, SC and Larry Jackson of Spartanburg, SC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Audrey Jackson Mann, and Helen Jackson Simmons
Visitation for family and friends will be held at The Gray House, 111 Stones Throw Avenue, Starr, SC on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. A family committal will be held at a later date at Old Silver Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
ANDERSON, SC - Thomas Michael Smith, age 51, of 1628 Old Trail Drive, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson he was a son of Thomas Bert Smith and Mary Jane Carey Smith, both of Anderson, SC. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Woods Insulation and Vinyl Siding work for most of his career. He later worked at Southern Weaving. He was a member of Andersonville Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Gail Smith, of the home; his children, Robert White and his wife Kristi, Janie Smith and Lacie Smith, all of Anderson, SC; his step-children, Chris Clark and his wife Carolyn of Columbia, SC and Michael Clark of Anderson, SC; a brother, James “Jamie” Smith and his wife Tracy of Anderson. SC; a sister, Wanda Jones and her husband Lance of Anderson; and four grandchildren.
The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Andersonville Baptist Church with Reverend Bruce Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Andersonville Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.
Flowers are optional, or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
ANDERSON – Charles William Kay, 85, of 2021 Sheldon Drive, husband of Betty Brooks Kay, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at his residence.
Born March 21, 1927 in Anderson, he was the son of the late Rhett and Inez Campbell Kay. He was a U.S. Naval Air Corp Veteran, having served during WWII in the Pacific. Charles retired with 40 years of service from the textile industry as an Electrical Engineer working for Milliken and Mayfair Mills. He was also an avid hunter and the current President of Broken Arrow Hunting Club. He was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge #68 A.F.M. and attended First Baptist Church of Anderson.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Betty Brooks Kay of the home; daughter, Lynn Haynie and husband, William of Anderson; son, Mark Kay and wife, Jana of Townville; 3 grandchildren, Erin H. Hinson (Kenny), Rhett Haynie (Becca) and Brooks Kay. He was also “Big Big Granddaddy” to 3 great grandchildren, Jack Hinson, Maggie Hinson and Wilder Haynie. Also surviving are his brother, Fred Kay of Belton and 2 sisters, Barbara Cromer of Anderson and Lucretia Snipes of Belton. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.R. Kay, Jr. and sister, Sara K. Burgess.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary with Dr. James R. Thomason officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 N. Hwy 81.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson County Special Olympics Area 14,
ANDERSON, SC - Michael Christopher Deanhardt, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Melvin Deanhardt and the late Ellen Wilson Deanhardt. He was a self-employed brick mason.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Anita Story Deanhardt of the home; his children, Michael Christopher “Chris” Deanhardt, Jr. of Anderson, SC, Denise Walters and her husband Ken of Seneca, SC, Angie Hanks and her husband Brad of Hendersonville, TN, April Bolt of Anderson, SC and Amy Deanhardt of Anderson, SC; brothers, Neil Deanhardt and his wife Lenora of Phoenix City, AL and Rayford Deanhardt and his wife Miriam of Anderson, SC; sisters, Imogene Wilson and her husband Jimmy of Anderson, SC and Carolyn Kernels and her husband Bobby Rae of Gaffney, SC; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Tom Richie officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Friday from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or the Anderson Free Clinic, 414 North Fant Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
GREENVILLE, SC - Bonnie Kelly Latham, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Willie C. Kelly and the late Bobbie Stamps Kelly. She retired from the Singer Company after many years of service. She was a member of Orrville Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Garett Latham of Greenville, SC; a brother, Ned Kelly, of Anderson, SC; a sister, Kay Koffel, of Olathe, KS; and an uncle, Bill Stamps of Iva, SC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Howard Latham.
The Graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Old Silver Brook Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Wendell Bannister officiating.
The family will receive friends, prior to the service on Saturday at The McDougald Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
BELTON, SC - Jennie Rachel Bradberry Erwin, age 87, of 4119 Highway 29 North, Belton, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, upon her death at her residence. She was surrounded by the love of her family to whom she was so devoted. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Arnie Lee Bradberry and the late Eula Branyon Bradberry. For 61 years she was the loving and devoted wife of the late James Edward Erwin who died in 2002.
Mrs. Erwin was retired from Kroger Bakery after 32 years of service where she was employed as a machine operator. Her many children and grandchildren provided her greatest joy. Rachel was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Starr.
Left to carry on her legacy are survivors, 5 sons: John Lee Erwin (Doris) of Starr, Kenneth Erwin of Townville, Billy Erwin of Townville, Robert Erwin (Jean) of Belton, and Jackie Erwin of Belton; 2 daughters, Peggy Davenport (Roger) of Williamston and Carol Hester of Belton; grandchildren raised in the home are Robbie Allen and Brandon McClain. Mrs. Erwin is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Erwin was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Eugene Erwin and 2 sisters, Inez Cromer and Barbara Ann Young.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Erwin will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 2 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 29 South and Hwy 187, Starr, with Rev. Bo Trotter and Rev. Eric Boggs officiating. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
The family wishes to express gratitude and deep appreciation to Dr. Peter Dorton and staff and Hospice of the Upstate for the excellent care provided their mother and grandmother during her illness.
Donations in memory of Rachel B. Erwin may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
TOWNVILLE, SC - Clara Dyar Stone, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at National Health Care, Anderson.
Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late, Wilton Ervin Dyar and the late Gladys Garrison Dyar. She graduated from Townville High School and later moved to Aiken, SC with her husband where she lived for over 40 years. She worked with the Emmerson Company for 15 years in Aiken, SC. Mrs. Stone loved cooking and gardening. She attended Barnette’s Grove Cathedral of Love.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Mason Stone and Renee Stone Leaf and her husband Eric, all of Anderson; brothers, Clinton Dyar, of Anderson and Kenneth Dyar of Boynton Beach, FL; a sister, Kathryn Slaton of Townville, SC; six grandchildren, Crystal Meador. Maranda Hunnicutt, Maria Bjorn, Mason Sanders, Brittany Jennings and Brianna Leaf; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Mason Stone; and a sister, Madelene Hunnicutt.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dale Duckett and Reverend Melvin Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Thursday from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of NHC, Anderson for the love and care shown to Mr. and Mrs. Stone over those many years.
ANDERSON, SC - Julie Carroll Wilson, age 53, of 2602 Lane Avenue, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of Victor M. Wilson and the late Marcella Carroll Wilson. She was a 1976 graduate of Westside High School and was a member of Belmont Church of God of Prophecy. She was a loving mother & grandmother.
She is survived by her father; two sons, Grey Moore (Malissa Harbin) and Michael Moore (Megan Bigby); brother, Eddie Wilson and his wife, Tammy; and two special grandchildren, Daylen Harbin and Kaydence Moore.
In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Andrew Wilson.
The family will be at the respective homes and will receive friends on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 3:30 pm with Pastor Alan Rhodes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622 or to The Salvation Army, 112 Tolly Street, Anderson, SC 29624.
Della Elizabeth Walls, age 96, a resident of Ellenburg Nursing Center, entered her heavenly home upon her death at her residence on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late James Browning and the late Martha Della Owens Browning. She was the loving wife of the late William Ernest Walls until his death in 1989.
Mrs. Walls was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and housewife. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church, where she was active in the Carrie Griffin Sunday School Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Parker and her husband, Hugh, of Anderson; 3 grandchildren: Charlotte Boggs and her husband, Tony; Kelley Shaw and husband, Keith; Allen Parker and wife, Melissa; also surviving are 6 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by 3 brothers, William, Bob, and Jim Browning; a sister Lois Walls; and a great-grandson, Ryan Shaw.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 12:30 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, Rev. Bob Marcaurelle officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 11 AM until 12 Noon.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Walls may be made to the Haven of Rest, 219 W. Whitner Street, Anderson, SC 29624.