JAMES H. GREENE

JANUARY 20, 1969 – AUGUST 18, 2011

TOWNVILLE, SC – James Henry “Porky” Greene, age 42, of 200 Double Springs Road, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at his home.

Born January 20, 1969, in Oconee County, SC, he was a son of Robert Larry Greene and Ruby Brothers Atkins.  He was formerly a master plumber and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include his beloved family: wife, Lashanda Timms Greene; children: Zachary William Greene, Laycie Jade Greene, and James Hunner Greene, all of the home; mother and stepfather, Ruby and Toby Atkins; father, Robert Larry Greene, all of Townville, SC; sister, Lynn Donald of Townville, SC; stepbrother, Teddy Atkins of Pendleton, SC; half-sister, Brittney Greene of Florida.  He was predeceased by a brother, Robert L. Greene, Jr.

The family will receive friends from 2pm until 4pm on Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Oakdale Baptist Church followed by the Funeral Service at 4pm conducted by Reverend David Blizzard.  

The family is at the home.

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PAM WHITFIELD

NOVEMBER 19, 1958 – AUGUST 15, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Pamela Jean Whitfield, age 52, of 203 Williford Road, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011, at the AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born November 19, 1958, in New Bedford, MA, she was a daughter of Barbara Price Nichols and the late Edward Nichols. Mrs. Whitfield was a graduate of Baptist College in Charleston, SC, and was employed in the Accounting Department at Wal-Mart.  An avid soloist, in earlier years she was instrumental in singing in the “Maranatha” Group.  She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church where she was also member of the Church Choir. 

In addition to her mother, she is survived by husband, Gerald W. Whitfield, of the home; sisters: Linda Reece of Commerce, GA, Joanne Franks of Anderson, SC, Carolyn Weekley of Lilburn, GA, and Marcy Moore of Simpsonville, SC; brother, Wayne Nichols of Linden, NC; and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

The Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Eureka Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Ron Fousek and the Reverend Danny Gray. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family is at the home and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 7pm until 9pm on Wednesday.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials be made to the Music Ministry of Eureka Baptist Church, 1600 US Highway 29 North, Anderson, SC 29621. 

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

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RUTH PITTS WELCH

May 25, 1917 – August 13, 2011 

Ruth Adele Pitts Welch, age 94, widow of the late Mitchell Beverly Welch, died August 13, 2011 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.  

Born May 25, 1917, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Wister Pitts and the late Cora Grizzard Pitts.

Mrs. Welch attended public schools in Silverstreet and  Newberry, South Carolina.  She was graduated cum laude from Newberry College with a B. A.  Degree and was graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a Master’s Degree in Education.  For thirty-six years, she taught in elementary schools through-out South Carolina.  She was a life-long member of various Methodist churches wherever she lived.  Most recently, she was a member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church and a member of the Ruth Diggs Circle.

She is survived by her two nieces and a nephew, two great nieces and two great nephews, three great-great nieces, and three great- great nephews and many cousins.   She is also survived by her late husband’s family, her many friends, and compassionate nurses and caregivers.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. Welch was predeceased by sisters, Pearl Eoline Pitts, Sara Mae Pitts Lindler, Vera Elizabeth Pitts, Clara Pitts and an infant baby sister;  also a brother, James Jefferson Pitts, Sr.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, August 17, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Newberry, SC, officiated by her nephew, The Rev.  James J. Pitts, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1160 Trinity Church Road, Newberry, SC  29108 or Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, 200 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC  29601 or 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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PEGGY LEE CLINE

BELTON - Peggy Lee Wooten Cline, 65, of Belton, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born June 6, 1946 in Missouri Branch, WV she was the daughter of Celestia Vanover Wooten and the late Rev. Claude Wooten. She was a homemaker and a  paralegal. She was of the Baptist Faith. 

Surviving are her husband, Lacy Edward Cline of the home; mother, Celestia V. Wooten of Belton and dear uncle, Donald Vanover of Melbourne, FL. 

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel with Rev. Alex Henderson officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

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FRANCES MEDLIN

March 17, 1930 – August 12, 2011

ANDERSON, SC – Mrs. Lillie Frances Smith Driver Medlin, age 81, of 434 Hillside Drive, Anderson, SC , died Friday August 12, 2011 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson County, SC on March 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Reverend W.B. Smith and Nora Gosnell Smith. She was a graduate of BTI, and was a member of the Belmont Church of God of Prophecy, where she was a Mission Leader for many years.

Survivors include her children; Butch Driver of Starr, SC , Danny Driver and his wife, Peggy of Clinton, SC ; Tony Driver, Scott Medlin, and Pam Medlin all of Anderson; brother, Melvin Smith, of Anderson, SC; sisters; Irene Martin of Hall River, NC., and Margaret Tollison of Anderson, SC., twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, one great great –grandchild. 

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, Clyde David Driver, son, Chip Medlin , daughter, Dian Fowler, brothers; Buford Smith, and Roy Smith, and William Smith,  sisters; Pauline Paxton, Evelyn Gentry, and Lady McGuire. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday , August 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Belmont Church of God of Prophecy officiated by Reverends: Danny Driver, Alan Rhodes, and Scott Neal.  Interment will follow in the New Silver Brook Cemetery.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 14, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Mrs. Medlin will be placed into the Church at 12:00 pm on Monday.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Belmont Church of God of Prophecy, World Mission Fund, 203 Belmont Drive, Anderson, SC 29621.

SARA STORY

September 28, 1912 – August 12, 2011 

ANDERSON, SC - Sara Elizabeth Brooks Story, age 98, of Anderson, wife of the late Lonnie Story, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC on September 28, 1912, Mrs. Story was a daughter of the late Truman Brooks and Wynona Drake Brooks.  She retired as a seamstress with 

Bobby Dan Manufacturing Company.  She was a member of Toxaway United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School Class teacher as long as her health permitted.  She was an avid quilter. 

Survivors include her children; Anita Deanhardt and her husband, Michael; Truman Story and his wife, Jean, all of Anderson and Selma Garrison and her husband, Paul of Taylors, SC; sister, Laura Kimbo of Anderson; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Herman, Leslie, Aaron and Benson Brooks and sisters, Selma Jones, Faye Chandler, Margaret Williams and Linna Lalleron.

The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Kurt Stutler.  Interment will follow in Union Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of her son, Truman, 1900 Sheldon Drive, Anderson, SC and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm. 

Memorials may be made to Toxaway United Methodist Church, 1212 E. Whitner Street, Anderson, SC 29624. 

SCOTTY WOOD

December 30, 1963 – August 9, 2011

Iva, SC - Scotty Dwayne Wood, age 47, of 402 Johnny Long Road, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence.

Born in Anderson, SC on December 30, 1963, Scotty was the son of the late Lillie Mae Hester Wood.  He was a former employee of Jackson Mill, Hartwell Plastics and Wal-Mart. 

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Dana Burdette Wood; children, Britney Wood and Louis Wood, all of the home; sister, Diane Vickery of Hartwell, GA and Debbie King of Belton, SC; one nephew and two nieces. 

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dessie Shaw Chastain. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Charles Howell, Jr.  Interment will follow in Iva City Cemetery. 

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm. 

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

JAMES E. DEATON, SR.

February 22, 1922 – August 9, 2011  

ANDERSON, SC - James Ernest Deaton, Sr., age 89 of Anderson, husband of the late Maybelle Ramey Deaton, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Oconee County, SC on February 22, 1922, Mr. Deaton was a son of the late Charles Quinton Deaton and Lalah Phillips Deaton.  He was a United States Army World War II veteran.  Mr. Deaton was a carpenter for many years and was the co- owner of Deaton & Son Construction Company.  He was a former member of the Anderson County Home Builders Association and was a member of Belmont Church of God of Prophecy 

Survivors include his sons, James E. Deaton, Jr., and his wife, Barbara, Marshall E. Deaton and his wife, Debbie, Kenneth R. Deaton and his wife, Gail, all of Anderson; brother, Joel Deaton of Westminster; sisters, Nellie Thomas of Winder, GA, Mildred Burrell and Evangeline Crowe, both of Salem, SC and Ester Jackson of Pendleton, SC; seven grandchildren, James Deaton, III, Jason Deaton, Brent Deaton, Kimberly Deaton, Melissa Deaton, Justin Deaton and Dustin Deaton and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Verner and Alton Ray Deaton and a sister, Beulah Hamrick. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 2:00  pm in the Chapel of The McDougald  Funeral Home officiated by the Reverends, Allen Rhodes, Jerry Nation, and Rodney Harbin.  Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Interment with Military Honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. 

The family will be at the home of his son, Marshall Deaton, 129 Roberts Church Road, Anderson, SC and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm. 

Flowers are optional.  Memorials may be made to Belmont Church of God of Prophecy, 203 Belmont Drive, Anderson, SC  29624 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

DICK ASMUSSEN

DECEMBER 28, 1932 – AUGUST 6, 2011 

ANDERSON, SC – Richard Donald “Dick” Asmussen, age 78, resident of 1201 Melbourne Drive, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born December 28, 1932, in Clinton, Iowa, to the late Maynard Asmussen and Margaret Seifert Asmussen, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Limestone College. He was a Consumer Loan Supervisor, a tax consultant for H&R Block, taught History at the Anderson County Alternative School, served as a Patient Advocate at AnMed, an Arbitrator for the Anderson County Juvenile Justice Program, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.  Dick was an avid reader and writer; many family members and dear friends will miss his lengthy letters and emails expressing his wishes, concerns, and opinions.  He also authored a book about the SC statesman John C. Calhoun, who he held in high regard.  An avid sports fan, Dick enjoyed professional and college sports of all kind.  Dick was very interested in genealogy and his family is grateful for his efforts in researching the Asmussen family tree.  He helped his loving family and his kind, gentle, and wise demeanor allowed him to help everyone he met.  He loved his relationship with God, studying his Bible, attending Sunday services at Trinity UMC, and evening services at NewSpring.  He helped teach the Cokesbury Sunday School Class at Trinity UMC. He was willing to share his wisdom.   Dick was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he helped start the ‘Touch of Love Program’, a church program specializing in the needs of underprivileged children. 

Survivors include his wife, Margaret S. “Marge” Asmussen; children: Lynn A. Kay and husband, Steve Kay, Cathy A. Leonard and husband, Luke Leonard, Susan A. Davenport, and Tammy A. Wilson and husband, Eddie Wilson, all of Anderson, SC; brother, Kenneth Asmussen of IL; grandchildren: Sunny Davis, Farrah Moore, Patrick Kay, Courtney Wilson, and Kyle Wilson; and great-grandchildren: Caitlin Moore, Bradley Moore, Rudy Davis, Rush Davis, and Hayden Deas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Allison Dana Kay.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Trinity United Methodist Church conducted by the Reverend Paul Frey, the Reverend Mike Vandiver, and the Reverend Andy Bullions.  Music will be provided by the Reverend Kurt Stutler. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622, or to the Habitat House Fund of Trinity United Methodist Church, 1809 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621. 

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

MICHAEL A. SANDERSON

June 30, 1936 – August 7, 2011  

ANDERSON, SC - Michael A. Sanderson, age 75, husband of Karen Louise Kastberg Sanderson of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at his residence.

Born in Detroit, MI on June 30, 1936, Mr. Sanderson was the son of the late Stevens Sackett Sanderson and Charlotte Garrison Sanderson.  At the age of three, he moved to Tacoma, WA.   He attended Washington & Lee University before entering the United States Navy.  Following his military service, he graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.  He retired from Safco Insurance Corporation in Seattle, WA as an underwriter in the Home Office for 33 years.  In 1993, he moved to Anderson, SC and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.  He was a member of Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church and a teacher in the Joy Sunday School Class.   

Survivors include his wife, of the home; sons, David Sanderson and his wife, Suzanne of Medford, OR and Mark Sanderson and his wife, Jamie of Seattle, WA and three grandchildren. 

A celebration of the life of Michael Sanderson will be held at Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00 am with the Reverend Paul Cheezem officiating. 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  

Memorials may be made to Dickson Memorial United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 144, Townville, SC 29689 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622. 

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DICK ASMUSSEN

ANDERSON, SC – Richard ‘Dick’ Asmussen, husband of Margaret S. ‘Marge’ Asmussen, resident of 1201 Melbourne, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, AnMed Health Medical Center.

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

REVEREND RONALD WAYNE LILLY

JULY 31, 1959 – AUGUST 6, 2011

ANDERSON, SC - Reverend Ronald Wayne Lilly, age 52, of 308 Gilmer Road, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at the Hospice House.

Born July 31, 1959, in Ronceverte, WV, he was a son of the late Herman C. Lilly and Shelva Jean Gibson Lilly.  Reverend Lilly was a member of the Sanctuary of Praise.

Survivors include his wife, Karen (Spears) Lilly of the home; daughter, Sabrina (Lilly) Lowe, and her husband Stacy Wayne Lowe, of Belton; son, Brandon Wayne Lilly and his wife, Amber (Patterson) Lilly, of Anderson; grandsons: Jeremy K Patterson of Belton, and Braxton H. Lilly of Anderson; brother, Christian C. Lilly of Sumter, SC; sisters: Darlene Bruce of Starr, SC; Charlene Colegrove of Spartanburg, SC; Wanda Curry of Travelers Rest, SC; Linda Skipper of Middleton, LA; Donna Freeze of Easley, SC; Teresa Stowe of Anderson, SC. 

The Funeral Service will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the Grace View Baptist Church, conducted by the Reverend Edward Goddard and Reverend Russell Drake.  Reverend Lilly will be placed into the Church at 3:30pm on Tuesday.  Interment will follow in the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. 

The family is at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home from 7pm until 9pm on Monday.

In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or Sanctuary of Praise, 518 Stone Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.

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