GENE CROCKER

March 10, 1935 – August 27, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Boyce Eugene Crocker, age 76, of 3513 Hopewell Road, husband of the late Frances “Fran” Lesesne Crocker, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Gaffney, SC, on March 10, 1935, Mr. Crocker was a son of the late Boyce Lee Crocker and Ellen Lee Lipscomb Crocker.  He was a graduate of Gaffney High School in 1954 and attended Clemson University on a football scholarship as a quarterback.  He served in the United States Navy where he also played on the Navy baseball team. After his military career, he returned to Clemson University, graduating in 1966. Mr. Crocker retired from J. P. Stevens Company where he served as Personnel Director and as an Industrial Engineer.  He served as president of the Pendleton Lions Club, earning many district awards.  He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Brooks and her husband, Brian of Anderson; son, David Crocker and his wife, Michelle of Grayson, GA; five grandchildren, Caitlyn, Emily and Addison Crocker and Katherine Crowe and her husband, Eric and Richard Brooks; sisters, Mary Ellen Yother of Easley and Betty C. Goodman of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Donald Crocker of Rock Hill, SC. 

He was predeceased by a brother, Addison Crocker.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm at New Market Cemetery, a family cemetery in Greeleyville, SC, officiated by the Reverend Brad Bardin.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. 

Flowers are optional.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Upstate SC and Western NC, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615. 

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

VIVIAN CHARPING

AUGUST 6, 1939 – AUGUST 26, 2011

TOWNVILLE, SC - Vivian Palmer Charping, age 72 of 101 Palmer Road, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Townville, SC on August 6, 1939, Mrs. Charping was the daughter of the late Frank C. Palmer and Sybil Day Palmer.  She was a graduate of Townville High School. Mrs. Charping had worked for number of years with Brendles Department Store before retiring from Phil’s Jewelers.  She was a member of the Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Joy Sunday School Class and Prime Time Seniors. She was also a member of the Red Hatters.

Survivors include her children; Debra Sparacino and her husband, Tom of Clemson and Kimberly C. Keasler and her husband, Don of Pendleton and Stephen J. Charping and his wife, Denise of Starr and Jon Charping and his wife, Catherine of Anderson.  Six grandchildren, Nate Keasler, Alexa Sparacino, Kaitlyn Charping, Ashlyn Charping, Ashley Tormasi, and Travis Tormasi, sisters; Glenola Barth and her husband, Clyde of Anderson and Cornelia Caldwell and her husband, Kenny Marshall of Anderson.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Dewitt Charping, brother, Ricky Palmer, and sister, Dorothy Oakes.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church officiated by the Reverend Paul Cheezem.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Charping will be placed in the church at 3:00 pm on Monday.

The family will be at the residence of Pam & Dennis Robinson, 100 Palmer Road, Townville and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to the Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 144, Townville, SC 29689.

HELEN REDMOND

January 25, 1921 – August 25, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Helen Elizabeth Bragg Redmond, age 90 of 102 Rhodehaven Drive, wife of the late Luther James Redmond, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence.

Born in Millen, GA on January 25, 1921, Mrs. Redmond was a daughter of the late Ben Bragg and Willie Redd Bragg.  She was a homemaker and member of Midway Baptist Church in Georgia.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Washburn and Lynn Fuller; four grandchildren, Celeste Godwin, Keith Nunn, James Fuller and Helena Fuller Richards; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Nunn, Payton Nunn, Robert Richards, Jr., Hunter Nunn, Savannah Godwin and Talon Fuller, and one great-great-grandson, Kagan.  

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm at New Dorchester Cemetery in Dorchester, GA. 

Memorials may be made to Southern Care, 6000 Pelham Road, Suite B, Greenville, SC  29615.

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

WANDA PUTNAM

November 29, 1935 – August 26, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Wanda Elaine Boggs Putnam, age 75 of 130 Victorian Drive, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born in Anderson, SC on November 29, 1935, Mrs. Putnam was the daughter of the late Lewis T. Boggs and Ruby Hilley Boggs.  She was a graduate of Girls’ High School and retired from Springs Industries after 36 years of service.  She was a member of Toxaway United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ted Putnam of the home; sons, Conrad Putnam and his wife, Patsy of Belton and Mark Putnam and his wife, Debbie of Anderson; three grandchildren, Kyle, Josh and Nick Putnam.

She was predeceased by a brother, Lewis T. Boggs, Jr. 

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 3:00 pm at New Silver Brook Cemetery officiated by Dr. Tony Smith. 

The family will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Philadelphia United Methodist Church, Attn:  Gary Boggs, 156 Philadelphia Drive, McDonough, GA 30252. 

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

Doris Seigler

SENECA- Doris Sherrill Blume Seigler, 69, of Seneca died August 26, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born May 15, 1942 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Edward Murry "Mutt" and Frances Morgan Blume. She was a graduate of Girls High and Forrest College. She was a homemaker. 

Surviving are her husband, Ronald Seigler of the home, son, Mark Blackston and his wife, Michele and grandson, Joel Edward Blackston all of Simpsonville. She was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey Blackston, and brothers, Murry Dwain Blume and Ronnie T. Blume.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 North. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 PM prior to the service. Burial will be in New Silver Brook Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. 

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

EDNA S. HALL

October 23, 1928 – August 24, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Edna Ruth Sanders Hall, age 82, wife of the late Harold Curtis Hall and formerly of Belton, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at NHC HealthCare in Anderson. 

Born in Pelzer, SC on October 23, 1928, Mrs. Hall was a daughter of the late William Ernest Sanders and Mattie Thompson Sanders.  She had worked at Gluck Mill for many years and was an avid gardener. Mrs. Hall was a member of Belton Second Baptist Church where she was member of the Ladies Sunday School Class and was the chairman of the Social Committee for many years. 

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by brothers, William J. Sanders, Arnold Sanders and Kohn T. Sanders; sisters, Carolyn Sanders Foxworth and Carmon Catherine Sanders.  

The family will receive friends at the Belton Second Baptist Church on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm with the Funeral Service following at 2:30 pm, officiated by Dr. Mitch Brooks.  Interment will follow in Garden of Memories in Belton.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Belton Second Baptist Church, 5901 Belton Highway, Belton, SC 29627. 

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

RUZZELL BROCK

DECEMBER 18, 1919 – AUGUST 23, 2011 

ANDERSON, SC – Ruzzell Whitfield Brock, age 91, resident of NHC Healthcare, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

Born December 18, 1919, in Banks County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Haskell Kyle Whitfield and Mary Etta Mize Whitfield.  Mrs. Brock was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children: Gary Brock (Janet) of Dalton, GA, Annette Powell (Ken) of Williamston, SC, and Janice Vermillion of Naples, FL; grandchildren: Barry Brock, Mark Vermillion, Chris Powell, Wendy Kelly, John Brock, Brad Powell, Matt Vermillion, and Kim Clements; ten great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.  She is also survived by her siblings: Leola Vaughn, Eunice Webb, Zelma Dodgens, Virginia Harbin, Nell Bailey, Mary Ruth Evans, Betty Baker, Billy Whitfield, Johnny Whitfield, Larry Whitfield, and Wade Whitfield.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant brother, Oscar Whitfield; and a brother, Joe Whitfield.

The Funeral Service will be held at 4pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Beryl Rosenberger. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. 

The family is at the home of Ken & Annette Powell, 349 Pine Trail, Williamston, and will receive friends at the funeral home from 3pm until 4pm on Thursday.

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

Betty Lou Grumbles

ANDERSON- Betty Lou Smith Grumbles, 81, of Fairmont Rd., widow of the late Horace J. Grumbles, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born August 30, 1929 in Piedmont, SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Beulah McClain Smith. She was a secretary for Burriss Animal Clinic for many years. Mrs. Grumbles was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Piedmont.

Surviving are her daughter, Susan Durell and husband, Randy of Anderson, sons, John B. Grumbles and wife, Kim of Anderson and Horace J. Grumbles, Jr. and wife, Beth of Easley, grandchildren, Elizabeth Sims Cashion and husband, Chris, Anna Katherine Stuart, Charles Benjamin Stuart and wife, Wendy, Sara Grumbles Crocker and husband, Brent, and Robert Grumbles, great grandchildren, Christopher Sims Cashion, Strother Elizabeth Cashion, Charles Braden Stuart, Sophie Leigh Stuart, Ava Grace Crocker and two sisters: Clara Phillips and Peggy Galloway. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Smith.

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Saturday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Piedmont with Pastor Perry Evatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 PM Friday at the Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 North. The family will be at the home of her daughter, Susan Durell, 125 Lynnwood Circle, Belton.

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

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

MELVIN SMITH

DECEMBER 3, 1938 – AUGUST 22, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Willis Melvin Smith, age 72, of Friendship Lane, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born December 3, 1938, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Reverend W.B. Smith and Nora Gosnell Smith. He served in the United States Navy. Upon completion of Tri-County Technical College, he received a degree in Electronic Engineering. He retired from General Electric in Greenville. Mr. Smith was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Temple where he was a member of the Missions Team and was a graduate of the Savannah Valley Bible College.  Additionally, he was a member of Carpenters for Christ, Hejaz, the Hiram Masonic Lodge, the Starr-Iva Gideon’s Camp, and served at the rank of Chief for the Fire Brigade at General Electric.

Survivors include his wife, Wilda McCullough Smith, of the home; daughters: Marie Smith Schamens and husband, Thomas, and Myranda Smith Cantrell and husband, Jamie, all of Anderson, SC; grandchildren: Kendal-Marie Schamens, Ericson Smith Schamens, Mykala Cantrell, and McKane Cantrell; and sisters: Irene Martin of Haw River, NC, and Margaret Tollison of Anderson, SC.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings: Buford, Roy, and William Smith, Pauline Paxton, Frances Medlin, Evelyn Gentry, and Lady McGuire.

The Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Gethsemane Baptist Temple conducted by the Reverend Sam Duncan and the Reverend Danny Driver.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in M.J. ‘Dolly’ Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

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

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hope Children’s Home, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625.

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

CYNTHIA CASEY ERWIN

February 20, 1975 – August 19, 2011

PENDLETON, SC - Cynthia Cassandra Erwin, age 36, of Pendleton, SC, died Friday, August 19, 2011.

Born in Anderson, SC on February 20, 1975, Casey was a daughter of Danny Ray Erwin, Sr., of Conway, SC and Cynthia Dianne Murphy Erwin of Pendleton, SC. She attended Westside High School, was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Tony Morris; sons, Justin Miller, Jacob Morris and Ashton Morris; brother, Danny Ray Erwin, Jr., and his wife, Betty, all of Anderson; sisters-in-law, Trudi West of Pendleton and Carla Erwin of Anderson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home with the funeral service following in the chapel at 4:00 pm.

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

MALCOLM D. WHITFIELD

OCTOBER 18, 1933 – AUGUST 19, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Malcolm Dwight “Curley” Whitfield, age 77, of 1109 West End Avenue, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born October 18, 1933, in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Alvin Whitfield and Vickie Vanadore Whitfield.  He served in the United States Army and was the retired owner of C&L Amusements.

Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Price and husband, Ron; son, Scott Whitfield and wife, Teri; sisters: Lucille Lundkovsky and Deborah Mitchell; brother, Walter Whitfield; grandchildren: George Ward, Casey Pinson (Rodney), Blake Whitfield, and Brooke Driver (Ed); great grandchildren: Jason Ward and Lilly Pinson; brother-in-law, Doyle Anderson and wife, Louise; sister-in-law, Viola Padgett.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Pauline Anderson Whitfield; and a sister, Dolly Ruth Guthrie

The Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Charles Caldwell and the Reverend Steven Anderson.  Entombment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum conducted by the Reverend Bill Parnell.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm on Monday.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Resident Activity Fund of Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

RICK MONROE

ANDERSON, SC – Richard Joe Monroe, age 55, of 100 Pine Needle Trail, passed away at his home.

Born March 24, 1956, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of Beth Clara Murphree Monroe Free and the late Joe Earl Monroe.  He was a graduate of Westside High School and Tri-County Technical College.   Mr. Monroe was a former automotive parts sales manager and member of West Anderson Church of God.

In addition to his mother, he  is survived by a brother, Danny Earl Monroe; a nephew, William Daniel Monroe; a niece, Sarah Elizabeth Monroe, all of Anderson, SC; and stepfather, Robert Free and family.

The Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, August 21, 2011, at West Anderson Church of God conducted by the Reverend John M. Daniel and the Reverend Mark Daniel. Interment will follow at Oconee Memorial Park, Seneca.

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm on Saturday.

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