JULIA H. PHILLIPS

JULY 29, 1940 – OCTOBER 26, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Julia Harden ‘Judy’ Phillips, age 71, of 806 Concord Avenue, wife of Ben Richard Phillips, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

Born July 29, 1940, she was the daughter of Claudia Prevost Harden and the late James Leroy Harden. She was a devoted homemaker and loving mother. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her mother, Claudia Prevost Harden, of Anderson, SC; husband, Ben Richard Phillips, of the home; son, Ben Richard Phillips Jr, of Anderson, SC; daughter-in-law, Hanna Rebecca Phillips-Schacht of Anderson, SC; brother-in-law, Dean Phillips and wife, Joanne; sister-in-law, Margaret Phillips; nephew, Tom Phillips III; niece, Laurie Phillips Sanders; nephew, John David Phillips; first cousin: Jack & Marshall Krakeel, and their children: CJ & Scootie; first cousin, Susie Turner, and her children: Sloan Turner & Chas Turner; aunt, Harriet Haynesworth; first cousin, William “Bill” Haynesworth; cousins: Charles Haynesworth III, Harriet Haynesworth Beal, Charles & Burtha Fisher, Bill & Judy Bright, and Marsha Johnson; uncle, Marshall Johnson; and aunt, Antho Phillips.  Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her father, James Leroy Harden; son, Bryon Harden Phillips; and grandparents: Charles Cecil & Sue Sloan Crawford Prevost, and Samuel Gladney & Effie Lee Kilpatrick Harden.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10am on Friday, October 28, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Dennis R. Tedder.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  A family burial service will precede all services in Old Silver Brook Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Hospice of the Upstate, or to the Alzheimer’s Association in Anderson.  

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

JERRY LEO McCALL

September 15, 1949 – October 21, 2011

STARR, SC - Jerry Leo “Buster” McCall, age 62, of 810 Martin Road, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011.

Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Leo W. McCall and Lillie Posey McCall.  He was an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his sons,  Lonny Dale McCall of Easley, Jerry Dale McCall and his wife, Megan of Starr and Bryan Keith McCall and his wife, Rachel of Greer; daughters, Stephanie Barnes and her husband Tim of Greer and Christy George of Toccoa, GA; sister, Betty Jean Rumaya and her husband, Ed, of Chesterfield, MI; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jerry Dean McCall; daughter, Meagan Louise McCall. 

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 11:00 am at Abbott Cemetery in Liberty, SC officiated by Reverend Roger Nix. 

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

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

C. J. DOOLEY

August 18, 1927 – October 25, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - C. J. Dooley, age 84 of Anderson, went to be with Jesus on October 25, 2011.

Born in Oconee County, SC in the Crossroads Community, he was raised by his grandparents, Bill and Cindy Dooley.  Mr. Dooley attended Bible Deliverance Church.  

He worked more than 40 years with Williams Plastering Company.  He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family.  He loved to meet people and make new friends.  

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sylvia McDonald Dooley of the home; children, Patsy Strickland and her husband Robert. Charles Dooley and his wife, Cheryl, Michael Dooley and his wife, Debbie Brown, Kathy Dove Burton and her husband, Furman Dove, Janice Stevenson and her husband, Steve;  William Dooley, Jerry Dooley and Dorothy Burkett and her husband Tony.   Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Whitfield and sister, Dorothy Clark of Anderson.   

In addition to his parents, Norman and Minnie Whitfield, he was predeceased by brothers, Bill and George Whitfield.    

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Frank Dooley.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.   

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

The family would like to express their thanks to Rainey Hospice House and especially Fay and Monica. 

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

KATHLEEN W. WITHERS

OCTOBER 10, 1921 – OCTOBER 25, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Kathleen Wade Withers, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Hosanna Health & Rehab, Piedmont, SC. 

Born October 10, 1921, in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Oliver Wade and Pearl Wilson Wade. She retired from the textiles industry and was a member of Wellington Pentecostal Holiness Church. 

Survivors include her daughters: Jackie W. Hulme and husband, I.V., of Anderson, SC, and Brenda W. Busby and husband, James, of Anderson, SC; brother, Clyde Robert Wade of Anderson, SC; four grandchildren: Patrick Hulme, Eric Gillespie, Lori H. Moore, and Meredith L. Reed; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur C. Withers; and her sister, Ruby Wade. 

A Graveside Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, October 26, at New Silver Brook Cemetery conducted by the Reverend Bobby Smith. The family is at the home of I.V. & Jackie Hulme, 331 Olivarri Drive, Anderson. 

Memorials may be made to Wellington Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4013 Calvert Street, Anderson, SC 29624. 

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

DANNY KELLY

AUGUST 22, 1958 – OCTOBER 23, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Daniel Keith Kelly, age 53, of 711 Travis Road, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Born August 22, 1958, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Ruth Ann Blackstone Kelly and the late Larry Hoyt Kelly.  A longtime employee of Owens-Corning Fiberglas, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and scuba diving in the Cooper River.   

Survivors include his wife, Susan McClain Kelly, of the home; children: Tracy Kelly Cruver (Brian Cruver) of Anderson, SC, Tyler Stephen Kelly (Emily Steinberg) of Seneca, SC, and Barrett Steed Kelly (Myrna Figueroa) of Anderson, SC; grandson, Keith George Kelly; mother, Ruth Ann B. Kelly of Greenville; sisters: Becky Pittman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Terry Lynch of Greenville, SC; and Susan’s parents: George & Mary McLain of Anderson, SC.

The Funeral Service will be held at 4pm on Thursday, October 27, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Kirt Mitchell. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  The family is at the home and will receive friends at the funeral home from 2pm until 3:30pm on Tuesday. 

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

SALLY B. MOORHEAD

OCTOBER 20, 1964 – OCTOBER 22, 2011

BELTON, SC – Sally Lynne Brook Moorhead, age 47, of 813 Blue Ridge Avenue, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011, in Fair Hope, AL.

Born October 20, 1964, in Anderson County, she was a daughter of Racine Webb Owings and the late William I. Brooks.  A 1982 graduate of Belton Honea Path High School, Sally attended Forrest Junior College as well as Tri-County Technical College. She was a homemaker and a member of Latimer Memorial United Methodist Church. Among Sally’s hobbies, she enjoyed her artistic abilities in addition to cooking and sharing a deep love for animals.

Survivors include her daughter, Ferol Racine Moorhead, of Belton, SC; her mother and stepfather, Racine & Joe T. Owings, of Belton, SC; brothers: Steve Owings of Greenwood, SC, Ben Brooks of Belton, SC, and Bill Brooks of San Diego, CA; sisters: Barbara O. Lanier of Simpsonville, SC, Vicki Brooks of Anderson, SC, Phyliss O. Rollins of Greenwood, SC, Melissa Brooks of Daphne, AL, Gloria O. Ivey of Sugarland, TX, and Laurie B. Helman of Belton, SC; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins that were loved dearly.  She was predeceased by a beloved sister, Jo Beth Owings Ouzts.

A Graveside Service to celebrate Sally’s life will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the Garden of Memories conducted by the Reverend Jeff Roper.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to Latimer Memorial United Methodist Church, 200 River Street, Belton, SC 29627.

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

DALE CHAPMAN BOLT

JUNE 30, 1941– October 22, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Lila Dale Chapman Bolt, age 70, of Anderson, widow of John C. Bolt, Sr., met her Saviour face-to-face, Jesus Christ, after a period of declining health on Saturday, October 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving children while in her home. 

Born in, Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lois Culbertson Chapman.  She graduated from Hickory Tavern High School and worked at Michelin before her retirement.  She was member of Parkwood Baptist Church and she truly loved and appreciated the precious kindnesses her church family demonstrated towards her.

Survivors include: her daughter Denise Fredericks and son-in-law, Donnie; son, John C. Bolt, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Jenn; and son, Stephen Bolt.  Nana is also survived by her dear grandchildren, D.J. Fredericks, Becky Fredericks, Gracyn Moore, Breanna Bolt, and Bryson Bolt.  Also surviving are cherished sisters, Martha Tollison and Hilda Madden.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Emerson and her brother, Charles Ray Chapman.

Hospice of the Upstate also provided support and care for her that will never be forgotten by her family and friends.  Much appreciation for special friend, Cissy Hughes.   

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, October 24, 2011, from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Reverend Joe Whisnant and Reverend Brent Lollis with burial at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, SC.  

Memorials may be made to Parkwood Baptist Church, 3903  Dixon Road, Anderson, SC  29625 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC  29621.

The family will be at the home.   

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

WILLIAM H. EMBLER

MARCH 29, 1918 – October 21, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – William Henry “Tough” Embler, age 93, resident of 528 Drayton Circle, passed away on October 21, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House.   

Born March 29, 1918, in Townville, SC, he was a son of the late Oscar Talmadge Embler and Lula Cromer Embler. Following Boys’ High, Tough attended Presbyterian College on a football scholarship, where he was noted as an outstanding athlete. Shortly before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Tough married his beloved wife of now seventy years, Mary Martin.  Following his retirement from a lengthy career with Abney Mills as Personnel Director, Mr. Embler was associated with Ralph Hayes Toyota as a Sales Representative and later, the Anderson County Courthouse. During Tough’s active years, he served from 1953-1965 on the Anderson City Council.   He was presented the distinguished ‘Man of the Year Award’ from Woodmen of the World, and was inducted into the South Carolina High School Football Officials Hall of Fame.  He was a longtime member of Garner Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Currently, he and his wife, Mary, are active members of Pope Drive Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Martin Embler; daughter, Diane E. Harbin and husband, Larry, of Travelers Rest, SC; son, William Martin ‘Marty’ Embler of Anderson, SC; two grandchildren: Russell Harbin and wife, Donna, and William Harbin and wife, Elizabeth; and six great grandchildren.  Additionally, he is survived by two sisters: Mildred E. Campbell and Ethel E. Geddings, both of Anderson, SC.  He was predeceased by brothers:  Talmadge, Walter, Jimmy, Ezra, and Morris Embler. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2011, at Pope Drive Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Mack Tester and Dr. Jack Couch. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A family committal will precede services in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or to Pope Drive Baptist Church, 2510 Pope Drive, Anderson, SC 29625. 

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

David Cantrell

October 17, 1954 – October 20, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – David O. “Doc” Cantrell (De Daddy), age 57, husband of Joan Diann McWhorter Cantrell, of 309 Pinecrest Road died Thursday, October 20, 2011, at his residence. 

Born in Anderson, SC, on October 17, 1954, he was a son of Wanda Nicholson Cantrell and the late Okie Jesse Cantrell.  He graduated from Pendleton High School, was a sales representative for Carolina Floral Supply and a member of Asbury Baptist Church.  He was also an avid drummer and loved outdoors. 

Survivors include daughters; Mandy Cantrell Edens and her husband Bo of Townville, Alisha Cantrell Hewlett and her husband Matt of Williamston, and April Martin of Anderson; sons, William “Bill” Allen Martin and his wife Lisa of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and T. J. Martin and his wife Jennifer of Williamston; 10 grandchildren, Erin, Kodie, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Jayden, Nate, Trinity, Gabe, Emma and Josie; sisters, Lo O’Dell of Anderson and Carolyn Williams and her husband, David of Knoxville, TN and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Ernie O’Dell. 

The Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 24, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend DeLennon Stowe and Chaplain (CPT) Bill Martin officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  

The family will be at the residence 309 Pinecrest Road and will receive friends Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to the Parents Club of Anderson County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, 212 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625. 

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

KATHY NORRIS

May 27, 1956 – October 21, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Margaret Kathleen Norris, age 55, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of Jessie Mary Turner Norris and the late Samuel E. Norris and was a graduate of T L Hanna High School, class of 1974.  She was employed at AnMed Health Center for 27 years where she was a supervisor in Central Services.  Kathy was an avid USC Gamecock Fan and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and word puzzles.  Kathy was faithfully devoted to the Blessed Mother and prayed the Rosary daily. 

She is survived by her son, Eddie Lamar Black, Jr. and his wife Mary Kathryn of Rock Hill, SC; brothers, Samuel E. Norris, III and his wife Kitty of Easley, John G. Norris and his wife Penny of Columbia, and Tony Norris of Piedmont; sisters, Annette Cowan and her husband Charles of Yacolt, WA and Rosemary Cameron and her husband Scott of Charlotte, NC; many nieces and nephews whom she adored, and the love of her heart, grandchildren Natalie, Bo and Katie Reece Black.

In addition to her father, she was predeceased by sisters, Joan Elizabeth Norris, Mary Francis Fletcher and a brother, Joseph G. Norris.  

The Funeral Service will be Monday, October 24, 2011, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s of the Angel’s Catholic Church with Father Aubrey McNeil officiating.  Interment will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery.  

The family will receive friends Sunday, October 23, 2011, from 5 pm until 7 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home with prayer service to follow in the Chapel. 

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 537 Long Point Road, Suite 203, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.

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

Virginia Cassada

June 2, 1934 – October 21, 2011 

ANDERSON, SC – Virginia Ruth Cassada, age 77, wife of the late William Berkley Cassada, Jr., died Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hewlett Richey and Jana Ruth Stewart Richey and was a graduate of Lebanon High School, class of 1952.  She retired from Cassada’s Inc., and was a member of Orrville Methodist Church.  Mrs. Cassada was also a choir member; a Sunday school teacher in the Children’s Department as long as her health permitted; a member of the Women’s Auxiliary and the 3T’s Ladies Group.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Carol Davis and her husband Roger Dale Davis of Anderson; Sharon Cecile Cassada of Pendleton and William Berkley Cassada III of Anderson; her grandchildren: William Roger Davis, Cynthia Jeffcoat, Carol Ann Tindall, Bobby Dale Davis, Charles Berkley Cassada, Joseph E. Krause, Robert Berkley Krause and William Berkley Cassada IV; sisters; Amy Werts, Linda Riddle, Joyce Ashley and Bobbie Holt and 6 great-grandchildren

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Doris Ellison and a brother, James Richey.

The Funeral Service will be Monday, October 24, 2011, at 2:00 pm in The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Don Upson officiating.  Interment will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery.  Following the committal service, the family will be returning to The McDougald Family Center to greet friends and family.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends Sunday, October 23, 2011, from 5 pm until 7 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. 

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Boulevard, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

BARBARA B. DRAKE

January 20, 1931 – October 21, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Barbara “Bobbie” Black Drake, age 80, of 208 Brentwood Circle, wife of the late Harry O. Drake, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Charlotte, NC on January 20, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Jay T. Black and Mary Glenn Black.  She grew up in Miami, FL and graduated from the University of Miami. She worked for Eastern Airlines and later moved to Anderson where she worked for Baxter, Kelley Fost Textile Corporation.  She retired as a teacher and librarian with Anderson School District #5. Mrs. Drake was an avid bridge player, a member of the Waccamaw Bridge Club. She had also lived at Summit Place for several years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anderson

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn B. Johnson.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. 

She will be greatly missed by her caregivers, Mary and Welborn Rogers and many neighbors and friends.  She was an animal lover and leaves behind her dog, Charlie and several cats.  

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. at  Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622. 

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