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Saturday
Aug102013

HASKELL SAMUEL STAMPS

JUNE 28, 1931 – AUGUST 9, 2013 

ANDERSON, SC - Haskell Samuel Stamps, age 82, husband of Pat Stamps, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at NHC of Anderson.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Lloyd Stamps and the late Lillie Evans Stamps. He graduated from Boys High and Carolina School of Commerce. He served during the Korean Conflict in the Army Special Forces Corp. from 1952-1954.  A man of great character he supported the Anderson community as the owner and operator of Stamps Plumbing and Heating for over 40 years; a life-time member of the Elk’s Lodge and the Moose Lodge, and member of New Hope United Methodist Church.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and friend. 

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Sam Stamps and his wife, Cindy of Greenville, SC, Tony Stamps and his wife, Barbara of Jacksonville, FL, Sharon Senn and her husband, Foster, of Newberry, SC, Bill Irvin, Jr. and his wife, Judy, Steven Irvin and his wife, Kelly, and Mike Irvin and his wife, Cean all of Easley, SC, brother, Gene Stamps, sister, Betty Kelly, fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He survived two previous spouses, Geraldine Ivester Stamps and Nancy Whitmire Stamps; brother, Harold Stamps and a sister, Margie Brown. 

The Graveside Service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 11:00 am at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the Reverend Joyce Murphy officiating. Entombment will follow. 

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.

Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to Anderson Elks Lodge #1206, P.O. Box 718, Anderson, SC 29622-0718.

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

Saturday
Aug102013

GURNAM KAUR

April 5, 1927 – August 9, 2013

Gurnam Kaur Dhaliwal, age 86, of 208 James Street, passed away at AnMed Health and Medical Center on Friday, August 9, 2013.  Born in Dhaliwal, India, she was the daughter of the late Deva Singh and the late Harnam Kaur.  She was the wife of the late Resham Singh until his death in 2004.

Survivors include a son, Mangal Singh Padda and his wife, Ravdeep, of Anderson; a daughter, Satwinder Kaur and her husband, Ranjit, of Anderson; 8 grandchildren, Jugjot Padda, Navjot Kaur, Victor Padda, Tanjit Padda, Jasvir Singh, Mandeep Kaur, Victoria Kathleen Singh, and Jason Singh; also surviving are 2 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and her husband, Gurnam was preceded in death by 3 sons, Surinder Singh, Satnam Singh and Tarlock Singh; a brother, Darshan Singh and a sister, Gurbachan Kaur. 

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday, August 16, 2013, from 12 noon until 2:00 PM.  Cremation will follow with a private family ceremony.

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

Tuesday
Aug062013

CHUCK MCKINLEY

BELTON - Charles "Chuck" Edward McKinley, 62, of 918 Hwy 252, husband of Chris Moore McKinley, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at North Greenville Hospital in Travelers Rest.

Born October 22, 1950 in Belton, he was the son of Doy L. McKinley and the late Connie Shaw McKinley. He was an Electrical Technician and trainer for Foundry & Steel, Dietz Schell and Consolidated Southern Industries. Chuck was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Neals Creek Baptist Church.  

In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his children, Dawn McKinley Galloway (Terrell), April McKinley all of Anderson, Ashley James (Tim) of Belton and Austin Fagg of Iva; 5 grandchildren, Victoria, Tyler, Darion, Makayla and B.J.; great granddaughter, Malaya; 2 brothers, Manley McKinley and Kevin McKinley (Annette) all of Anderson and a sister, Elaine McKinley Mitchell of Belton.

Funeral service will be held at 2pm Thursday at Neals Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Alex Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military rites provided by the Campbell Patriots . The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 Hwy 81 N. 

The family is at the residence. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. www.lung.org

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY www.sullivanking.com

Tuesday
Aug062013

MARY LEE WHITE GINN

November 30, 1920 – August 5, 2013

TOWNVILLE, SC - Mary Lee White Ginn, age 92, of Townville, SC, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton, GA.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson White and the late Linda Watkins White.  Mary was the devoted wife of 70 years to the late Lisbon James Ginn. She was a loving mother, and grandmother, raising two of her granddaughters, Angela Ginn and Bessie Shurkus, in her home.  She was an avid vegetable gardener and enjoyed her rose bushes.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her sons, Carl Ginn, of Anderson, SC and James “Pee Wee” Ginn, of Townville, SC; a daughter, Shelby Jean Ross, of Pendleton, SC; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death two sons, Thomas Ginn and Douglas Ginn; a brother, John H. White; and a sister, Evelena Shiflet.

The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Mark Ginn officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman, GA. 

The family will be at the home of her son, Pee Wee, 12949 West Oak Highway and will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

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

Tuesday
Aug062013

Cecilia Coyle

ANDERSON- Mrs. Cecilia "CC" H. Coyle, 91, fell peacefully asleep in the Lord at the Rainey Hospice House, Sunday August 4, 2013.

Born in Bayonne, NJ, she was one of six children of the late Alexander and Natalia Wieniecka Pawlak. Mrs. Coyle was a homemaker, talented craftsperson, and loving mother. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Carteret, NJ. Upon retirement, she moved to Toms River, NJ and then to Anderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Weigel of Walhalla and Kathleen Wrampe of Wilton, CT, and their husbands, Stephen Weigel and Peter Wrampe, as well as by her grandchildren, Claudette Watson and husband, David of Kenilworth, IL and Peter Wrampe and wife, Christine of Windham, NH and four great grandchildren, Alexander Watson, Christine Watson, Paul Wrampe and Nicholas Wrampe.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Friday August 9, 2013 at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 Hwy 81 North. The family will receive friends following the service at the mortuary.  Interment will be held at Whiting Memorial Park, Whiting, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 1009 Benson St., Hartwell, GA 30643; St. John of the Ladder Orthodox Church, 701 Augusta Arbor Way, Piedmont, SC 29673 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, www.sullivanking.com

Tuesday
Aug062013

FRANCES “FRANKIE” WHEELER  

October 17, 1939 – August 5, 2013

After spending 73 years with family and friends and sharing her adventures and travels with everyone she knew along her journey, Frankie departed this world to begin her next journey through the universe to explore more adventures on Monday, August 5, 2013 upon her death at MUSC in Charleston.  She was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Monteen Wheeler. 

She is survived by a brother, Robert “Chig” Wheeler and his wife, Sue, and a sister, Jean Motes and her husband, Johnny “Big Brother.”  Frankie is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as her extended and loved family in Norfolk, VA, where she resided for about 30 years. 

Frankie did not want to have any service or visitation; instead she wants everyone to just have a get together at a later time and share memories with their families of the time they spent with her.

Frankie requested that contributions in her memory be made to MUSC, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425.

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

Sunday
Aug042013

ALICE RAYNELL CASH

APRIL 27, 1937 – AUGUST 3, 2013

HARTWELL, GA - Alice Raynell Fredericks Land Cash, age 76, wife of the late Roy Cash, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Emeritus Senior Living in Hartwell, GA. 

Born in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Coley Fredericks and the late Pearl Fredericks.  Mrs. Cash was retired from the Anderson Memorial Hospital, where she worked in Admissions.  After she retired, she went to work for Anderson County DSS as a transporter for children. 

She is survived by children, Kay Hergenroether and her husband Dan of Anderson, Jane Coleman and her husband Matt of TN, Sue Strickland and her husband Tim of Hartwell, Keith Land and his wife Victoria of Belton; brothers, Delano Fredericks and Joe Fredericks both of Anderson; one sister, Sarah Hightower of Anderson; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tiffany Brown.

The Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Harry Osborne officiating.  Interment will follow.  The family will receive friends on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

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

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

Saturday
Aug032013

FRANKIE BAUGUS

JULY 10, 1927 – AUGUST 3, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Frankie Baugus, age 86, husband of Nellie Ruth McGee Baugus, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Lavonia, GA, he was the son of the late Fred Wesley Baugus and the late Maggie Mae Crowder Baugus. Mr. Baugus served in the United States Army during WW II; he was retired from Jackson Mill, after 44 years of service.  He was a member of the Iva ARP Church, where he also served as a deacon. 

He is survived by his wife of the home, and a  daughter; Jeanie Baugus of Iva; one brother, Eddie Polo Baugus of Citrus Springs, FL; two grandchildren, Suzanne Fleming-Lowe and her husband, James, Russell Fleming and his wife Tabitha; two great-grandchildren, Jayce and Chance Fleming. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Elaine Baugus.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with the Reverend Steve Hardy officiating.  Interment will follow in Iva City Cemetery.  The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm before the service. 

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to, Iva ARP Church, Betsy Street, Iva, SC 29655.

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

Saturday
Aug032013

ELIZABETH SANDERS

SEPTEMBER 13, 1927 – AUGUST 2, 2013 

ANDERSON, SC - Ruby Elizabeth Sanders, age 85, wife of the late James E. Sanders, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Ellenburg Nursing Home.

Born in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Julian Blackwell and the late Flora Tiller Blackwell.  She was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. 

The Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Reverend J. Floyd Stansell, Jr., officiating.  Interment will follow. 

Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd. Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621

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

Saturday
Aug032013

DOT MORTON

ANDERSON - Dorothy Shaw "Dot" Morton, 86, of Anderson, widow of Lewis Foster Morton, died Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home.

Born March 21, 1927 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late William T. "Bill" and Mattie Harris Shaw. She was a retired employee of Singer Co. (Ryobi) and was a member of Gaffney Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Morton loved the Lord and her church and she touched many lives through her card ministry.

Survivors include one son, Gary Dean and wife, Ellen; two daughters, Jane Crocker and husband, Tommy and Carol Gurley, all of Anderson; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. 

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Willie Ruth Partain.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5 at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Billy R. Whitfield. Burial will follow in Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. Family members are at their respective homes.

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

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY

www.sullivanking.com

Saturday
Aug032013

FAYE EVANS

November 12, 1938 – August 2, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Edna Faye Evans, age 74, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Louie Alfred “D.K.” Gilreath and the late Carrie Mayes Gilreath.  She worked at Pendleton Finishing Plant for many years in the Quality Control Department.  Faye was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her companion, William J. Porter; a son, William Stacey Evans, of Abbeville; a daughter, Regina Gail Parker and her husband, Doug, of Anderson; two brothers, Clyde Gilreath and his wife Hazel, and Robert Gilreath and his wife Mary, all of Anderson; a sister, Dot Hood, of Greer, SC; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Rudolph Evans 

The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 11:00 am with Reverend David Cox officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caris Healthcare, 129 Straight Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.

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

Thursday
Aug012013

MARY WINN “WINNIE” LONG

October 27, 1937 – July 31, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Mary Winn Leake Long, wife of Needham Lapsley Long, MD, passed away on July 31, 2013 at National Health Care of Anderson.

Born October 27, 1937, in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late John Winn Leake and Mary Virginia Averill Leake, after whose death, she was lovingly raised by Jean Isabel Liston Leake. Winnie, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics.  She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and was a member of Young Memorial ARP Church.

Survivors include her husband, Needham; and their children, son, William Hardy “Hal” Long and wife, Sarah of Greenville, SC; son, Gary Winn Long and wife, Kim of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Virginia “Ginny” Louise Long Hudson and husband, John of Paris, TN; and eight grandchildren.  Also surviving are two brothers; William “Bill” Averill Leake of Lexington, KY, and John “Jack” Samuel Leake and wife Julie of Louisville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the Long family home, 2101 Willow Springs Road, on Friday, August 2, 2013, from 4 PM until 7 PM.  In keeping with Mrs. Long’s wishes, the visitation will be casual and informal. A memorial service celebrating and honoring Winnie’s life will be held at Young Memorial Presbyterian Church, 508 Boulevard, Anderson, SC on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Dr. Jeff Bost officiating.

It is respectfully requested that flowers be omitted as memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels – Anderson at PO BOX 285, Anderson, SC, 29621; Calvary Home for Children, 110 Calvary Home Circle, Anderson, SC 29621; Salvation Army, 1001 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621; Safe Harbor, PO Box 174, Greenville, SC 29602; or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC, 29621. 

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