ANNIE RUTH CRAFT

June 9, 1931 – December 17, 2010

Belton, SC – Annie Ruth Craft, age 79, of 107 Griffin Avenue, formerly of Iva, SC, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at her residence.

Born on June 9, 1931 to the late Robert Raymond Scoggins and Lila Mae Ashworth Scoggins, Mrs. Craft worked at Jackson Mill for 46 years and was a member of Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church and formerly a longtime member of Union Baptist Church.

Mrs. Craft is survived by her two sons, Ralph Lindsey Craft of Belton, SC and Jerry Lynn Craft of Anderson, SC; one brother, Curtis R. Scoggins of Anderson, SC and one sister, Carla Mae Brock, also of Anderson, SC; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Craft is predeceased by her husband, William Lindsey Craft.

The Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Phil Keown officiating. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will be at the home and will receive friends before the service on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 15 Brendan Way, Greenville, SC 29615.

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

THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.

Dr. Joseph Ansel (Andy) Evans, Sr.

December 23, 1924 – December 15, 2010 

Anderson, SC – Dr. Joseph Ansel (Andy) Evans, Sr. passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on December 15, 2010 at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson, SC. He was the son of the late Delma Marie Parnell Evans and Mason Garvin Evans of Iva, SC, and born December 23, 1924.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Martha Ann Gunter Evans, his three siblings and their spouses: George W. (wife Sara), Thurmond (wife Clyde), and Dr. Sue E. O’Rourke (husband Bill), as well as his nephew, Charlie.

Voted “Most Humorous” as a senior in his high school class, Dr. Evans served two years in the US Military during World War II, and then pursued a degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic at Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indiana. After a successful practice in Panama City, FL, Dr. Evans returned home to Anderson, SC, with his wife Ernestine Crocker Evans and first-born Joseph, Jr. to begin a practice at home on McDuffie Street in Anderson. His practice eventually expanded as did his family. He and his family of six children were members of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon. Andy also served as President of the Anderson chapter of the Exchange Club. After retiring from his practice in Anderson, he joined the practice of his best friend, the late Dr. Bill Young, in West Pelzer. He also practiced for several years with his son, Dr. Joey Evans, at Chapin Family Practice in Chapin, SC.

Dr. Evans is survived by four sons and two daughters: Dr. Joseph Evans, Jr., of Chapin, SC; Duane Evans and wife Elizabeth of Greenville, SC; Clay Evans and wife Kelly of Birmingham, AL; Anne Marie McGill and husband Pete of Pawley’s Island, SC; Kelly Sue Wolff and husband Alan of Simpsonville, SC; and Phil Evans and wife Melissa, also of Simpsonville, SC. Andy is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandson including Ashley Gharib and husband Ali of Washington, D.C.; Joseph Adams Evans of Chapin, SC; Anna Okupinski, husband Mike and great-grandson Quinn of Greenville, SC; Mikal Evans of Brooklyn, NY; Tom Vestal Evans of Greenville, SC; Haley and Lynley Evans of Birmingham, AL; Andie Evans of Los Angeles, CA; Evans McGill of Columbia, SC; Katie McGill of Athens, GA; Ally, Analisa and Karly Wolff of Greenville, SC; Madison Evans of Clemson, SC; and Andrew and James Evans of Simpsonville, SC. He also leaves two step-daughters, Karen Williams and daughter Brittany Benish, Susan Everts and daughters Chelsea and Lilly, as well as step-son Kenny Lawing and his son Christopher.

A Memorial Service honoring the life of Dr. Evans will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 23, 2010, his 86^th birthday. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and welcomes flowers or a donation to your favorite charity in the name of Dr. Andy Evans. 

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

THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements. 

RANDALL RAY DAVIS

February 13, 1950 – December 16, 2010

ANDERSON, SC - Randall Ray “Randy” Davis, age 60, of 133 Richland Drive, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his residence.

Born in Greenville, SC on February 13, 1950, Randy was a son of the late William Harry Davis and Margaret Alice Huffman Davis.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was employed as a truck driver for over forty years. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly McGaha Davis of the home; daughter, Ashley Huffstetler of Anderson; two grandchildren, Kayleigh and Kevin Huffstetler; brothers, George Davis of Powdersville, SC and David Davis of Sterlington, LA.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Billy J. Davis and a sister, Dorothy A. Wright.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Morton Belk.  Interment will follow in M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, December 19, 2010 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

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

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JAMES A. BRUCE

January 24, 1936 – December 16, 2010

BELTON, SC - James Allman Bruce, age 74, of 412 Youth Center Road, husband of the late Bessie Vaughn Bruce, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his residence.

Born in Anderson County, SC on January 24, 1936, Mr. Bruce was a son of the late Hoyt Allman Bruce and Ila Jones Bruce.  He was a Lineman with the Y.C. Ballanger Electrical Contractor for eighteen years then was the Utility Superintendent  with the town of Due West for several years.   He was an avid deer hunter, gardener and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his children; Danny Brown of Anderson, Roddy Bruce and his wife, Wendy of Belton and Jeff Bruce and his wife, Kim of Williamston; Barbara Black of Fountain Inn and Archie Bruce of Honea Path; brothers, Buren, Lee , Randall and Marshall Bruce; sisters, Elaine Murphy, Glenda Stone and Velma Marone; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by four brothers.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1:00 pm at New Silver Brook Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Daryle Hawthorne.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends immediately following the graveside service.

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

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SARA C. BARNETTE

January 29, 1935 – December 16, 2010

ANDERSON, SC - Sara Willingham Callaham Barnette, age 75, wife of William S. Barnette of 1217 Bolt Drive, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson, SC on January 29, 1935, Mrs. Barnette was the daughter of the late Fred Sherman Willingham and the late Louella Hughes Willingham Ivester and step-daughter of the late J B. Ivester.

She was a graduate of Anderson Girls' High School and began her career in business at the Credit Union at Abney Mills, also worked for the Anderson Federal Credit Union for twenty six years and retired as a Branch Manager.  She was a member of Orrville Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, William S. Barnette; sons, Michael Alan Callaham, John David Callaham, Stephen Harold Callaham and Walter Edward Callaham; daughters, Catherine A. Callaham Mundy, Elaine Callaham Nash and Tonya Barnette Sosebee; sister Sybil Turner; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, all of Anderson. 

She was predeceased by brothers, Fred Willingham, Harold Willingham, Bobbie Willingham and Charles Willingham; sisters, Inez Gilliam and Ann Vickery and an infant grandchild, Devon Ray Whitworth.

The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Dr. Wendell Bannister   Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will be at the home of her daughter, Elaine Nash, 402 Kings Road, Anderson, SC and will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm. before the service.

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

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SARAH DOBBINS BUSBY BURRESS

May 16, 1920 – December 15, 2010

Sarah Louise Dobbins Busby Burress, age 90, died December 15, 2010.  Born on May 16, 1920, she was a native of Anderson, SC and daughter of the late John Thomas and Louise McDonald Dobbins.  She was a young widow of her first marriage to the late Thad R. Busby of Anderson, SC, a widow of her second marriage to the late Robert M. Rippy of Blacksburg, SC and a widow of the late Cleveland O. Burress of Glendale, SC.  Surviving are a daughter, Sara Beverly Busby Rabon of Lexington, SC and a son, Thad R. Busby and his wife, Charlotte of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Sara De Anna L. Cox of Chapin, SC, Laura B. Langston of Charleston, SC, Richard Busby of Raleigh, NC, and Virginia Busby Eddins of Abingdon, MD; and eight great-grandchildren- Joshua, Scott, Talmadge, Olivia, Colin, Sarah, Ilaria, and Genevieve.  She was predeceased in death by two brothers, J. Reese Dobbins and Thomas L. Dobbins.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, a former Sunday School teacher for Grade 4 children for forty years, a member of the Gleaners Sunday School class and a former member of the Iris Garden Club of Spartanburg.  She was retired from Custom Drapery and Raycord and was a resident of Spartanburg, SC for 46 years.  After which she was cared for by her daughter in Lexington, SC.  Her faith was constant as was the love she gave her family. 

Services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home of Anderson with visitation from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm. Burial will be beside her beloved first husband at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615 or Southside Baptist Church, 316 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306.

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

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CHAPLAIN GARNET L. HANLEY

ANDERSON - Garnet Lee Hanley, 85, of South Highway 187, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Franklin County, GA, he was the son of the late Noah and Ella Roach Hanley. The family moved to South Carolina early in his life. Chaplain Hanley was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the 101^st Airborne Division, 3^rd Army under Gen. George Patton in the European Theatre. He received many decorations, of which the Parachutist Badge and three Purple Hearts with the Bronze Star were the most revered. He was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday School, and was past President of the John D. McArthur/Men’s S.S. Class. He also served on the Diaconate and the Session.

Chaplain Hanley was first married to the late Ruth Ashley and from that union is survived by a son, Kenneth L. Hanley. He is survived by his wife, Katherine McClure McGee Hanley; son, Mac M. McGee and daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Kathe) Long; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of Anderson.

Chaplain Hanley was a Life Member of the following: VFW Post 5996 and held the office of Chaplain, S.C. Dept. Chaplain; Commander of Palmetto State Chapter 530 Military Order of the Purple Heart and Dept. Commander for 2 years; Chaplain of American Legion Post 184; Military Order of Cootie; and Disabled American Veterans. He provided transportation to and from VA Hospitals and clinics for veterans who had no other transportation. The Honorable Butler Derrick called him “Mister Veteran”. Governor David Beasley presented him with the Order of the Palmetto for unselfish volunteer service in 1995. He was Past Master of Divver Masonic Lodge #349; active member of the Scottish Rite Temple, Hejaz Shrine, and was invested with the Knight Commander, Court of Honor, 32°. In October, 2007, he received the 33° Inspector General. Presently, he was Chaplain at Richard M. Campbell Veteran’s Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Central Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr. David J. Bailey and Dr. Martin L. Harkey, Jr. Burial, with Masonic Rites by Divver Masonic Lodge and Military Honors conducted by the Campbell Patriots Honor Guard, will be in Forest Lawn  Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. in the Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The family is at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Williford Fire Department, 3738 S. Highway 187, Anderson, SC 29626.

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MARTHA B. KING

ANDERSON – Martha Evelyn “Mombo” Bannister King, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born January 11, 1926 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late B. Brodus and Marie Kay Bannister. Martha was a 1942 graduate of Girls High and later retired from Sears Roebuck. She was a former member of Anderson County Republican Women’s Club and a member of Concord Baptist Church.

Surviving are her 2 daughters, Teresa King Welborn and Janice King Waters; 2 sons-in-law, Jerry Welborn and Dwaine Waters whom she loved like sons, all of Anderson; 2 grandchildren, Mendy Fuller and her husband, Todd and Don Welborn and his wife, Susan; 3 great grandchildren, Cameron and Ashlyn Fuller and Sarah-Kate Welborn; special family friends, Bill Hunter and Vivian Ashley; 3 brothers, Willis Bannister of Belton, Jimmy Bannister of Gastonia, NC and Jerry Bannister of Belton and her beloved dog, Renny. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Howard E. King; sister, Frances B. Cassity and brother, Harris Bannister. 

Funeral service will be held Friday at 11am at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel with Revs. Bill Parnell and Mark Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 N. The family is at the home of the granddaughter, Mendy Fuller, 1139 Springdale Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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BEVERLY O. LOCKRIDGE

ANDERSON - Beverly Ovelle Lockridge, 72, of 105 Woodlawn Avenue, widow of Perry Lockridge, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at her home.

Born December 1, 1938 in Cedartown, GA., she was the daughter of the late Emily Ovelle Chitwood and Clyde Raiford. Beverly, affectionately known as "Bev" of the Matt & Bev Radio Show on WRIX, enjoyed a long and distinguished career in broadcast radio in upstate SC. She was one of the few woman in the state of South Carolina to win the prestigious Palmetto Award for her outstanding work in helping others in the community with such charities as the Fred Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and many others.

Survivors include her three children, Kym Hopper, Cathy Wieder and husband, Steve, and Tommy Lockridge; five grandchildren, Dustin Hopper, Brandon Spearman, Leigha Weider, TJ Lockridge and wife, Tiffany, and Lacy Sanchez and husband, Hugo; six great grandchildren, Christopher Spearman, Cora, Cara, and Jonathon Lockridge, Nathan and Olivia Sanchez; one sister, Linda Steed and husband, Ron; nephews, James and Jeffrey Steed; niece, Karen Gibbs; and special friend, Dwight Galloway.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, conducted by Rev. Sam Duncan and Rev. Robert S. Biermann. The family will receive friends following the service.

Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

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Anna Faust

Anna Elizabeth Weisbach Faust, 94, of Anderson joined her beloved husband Carl Walter Faust in heaven on Wednesday, December 8. During her peaceful final journey, she was surrounded by her family and under the compassionate and loving care of Rainey Hospice House. Anna and her twin sister Madeline were born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 10, 1916, to Louise and Marcus Weisbach, who had emigrated from Germany. Anna’s parents shared a strong faith in and devotion to Jesus Christ, which was embraced by their eight children. Anna often recalled her father placing his hand on her head and blessing her from his deathbed when she was 16, an event that deeply affected her and sealed her faith. An excellent student and athlete at Cheltenham High School in Philadelphia, Anna left school to help support the family, which moved to Dover, New Jersey, in the late 1920s.

Anna and Carl were introduced by his uncle, fell in love, and married on June 29, 1940, in the Bethlehem Congregational Church in Dover, where they were active members for more than 40 years. She was given away by her oldest brother Irvin and attended by her older sister Martha. Their daughter, Donna Lee, was born just after Carl entered the Army Air Corp during World War 2. Anna worked for the U.S. Navy during wartime but returned to homemaking upon Carl’s return. She was renowned as a cook and seamstress, and was active in the church as a choir member, deaconess, Sunday School teacher, and Ladies Aid Society member. Anna and Carl's second daughter Carla Ann was born in the early 1950s and Anna was blessed with two grandchildren in the 1960s upon whom she doted. Anna returned to fulltime work when Carla entered high school. First, as Bethlehem Church secretary and then as administrative assistant at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, the Headquarters of the U.S. Army Armament, Munitions & Chemical Command at that time. She was frequently honored for her exemplary skills and work ethic, first at the Protocol Office and then at the Fire Control Division of the Computer & Control Applications Branch. While working she earned her High School Equivalency Certificate, scored well on the College Entrance Examination, and took college courses until her retirement in the 1987.

Anna and Carl moved to Anderson, SC, in 1995 to be near their family in Clemson, which extended with the birth of two great-grandsons. They joined Concord Baptist Church and were active members of the Keenagers until Carl’s passing on July 19, 2006. Anna’s life was characterized by a deep and unwavering trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, which has been honored and perpetuated by her children, in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchilden. Anna is survived by her brother John Weisbach (wife Dorothy) of Palm Harbor, FL; sister Bertha Williams of Rawlings, MD; sister-in-law Dorothy Delvey of Dover, NJ; daughters Donna Faust Przirembel (husband Christian) of Clemson, SC, and Carla Faust Bare (husband David) of Gainesville, FL; grandson Christian Faust Przirembel (wife Christian, sons David and Benjamin) and granddaughter Dawn Alee Przirembel all of Greenville, SC.

The family wishes to thank Anna’s caregiver, companion, and spiritual partner Marie Gaines and her husband Alfonso for their loving and tender care for Miss Anna during her final years at home. Miss Anna loved them dearly.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm on Saturday, December 11, by Dr. Don Cox at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 N. Visitation with family and friends will begin at  
1 pm. A graveside service will occur after the funeral at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.  

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GENE DOBBINS

SENECA – Thomas Eugene Dobbins, 63, of 1137 Friendship Road, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at his residence. 

Born August 13, 1947 in Townville, he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Mary Ann Creamer Dobbins. He was a graduate of Townville High School and Clemson University. He was an Agricultural Engineer with Greenville County Soil & Water Conservation District. Mr. Dobbins retired from Natural Resource Conservation Service with 38 years service. He was Assistant State Conservation Engineer and a Professional Engineer. Conservation was always a vital part of his life. He was active in 4-H and FFA Livestock projects. He and Nancy served as Foster Parents for 30 years, serving over 100 kids. Mr. Dobbins was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church in Seneca and was a former member of Townville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Director. He was committed to helping others in any way. 

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Sheriff Dobbins of the home; children, Melanie Birchmore and husband, Duane of Mountville, Jeff Dobbins and wife, Kim of Woodruff, Terry Dobbins and wife, Michelle of Greenville, Kasey Dobbins, Rita Haney, and Rose Dobbins, all of Seneca; ten grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane Dobbins of Townville; and three brothers, Don Dobbins and wife, Sandra of Statesboro, GA, Jim Dobbins and wife, Deborah of Atlanta, and Phil Dobbins of Greenville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Dobbins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Hepsibah Baptist Church, Seneca, conducted by Rev. Jimmy Boggs. Burial will be in Townville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family is at the residence. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hepsibah Baptist Church Building Fund, 1304 Friendship Road, Seneca, SC 29678. 

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HINTON L. TAYLOE

ANDERSON – Hinton Lee Tayloe, 79, of 402 N. Main St., husband of Fran Tayloe, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Surviving are his wife, Frances “Fran” Dobeck Tayloe; 2 daughters, Caron Loraine Tayloe and Leslie Eva Taylor; son Hinton Lee Tayloe, Jr,; 4 grandchildren and a brother, Gordon Bennett Tayloe.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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