GENE “BONDO” BONDS

October 11, 1953 – April 11, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Gene Claude Bonds, age 59, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House. 

Born in Anderson, SC he was the son of the late Henry Frank Bonds and the late Geneva Crocker Bonds.  He was a member of West Anderson Church of God.

He is survived by his loving children, grandchildren and family.

The Funeral Service to honor Gene’s life will be held at West Anderson Church of God, on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at 3:30 PM with Reverend Mark Daniel and Reverend John Daniel officiating.  Interment will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens. 

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to help with the funeral expenses will be accepted.

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

NEWTON NEWELL

ANDERSON - Newton Jasper Newell, Jr., 75, of Anderson, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 5, 1937 in Anderson, he was the son of the late Newton Jasper Newell, Sr. and Winnie Reid Newell. He was a graduate of Wofford College and was owner and operator of Newell Construction Co. Mr. Newell was a charter member of Christ Reformed Church and was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). 

Survivors include his wife, Elsie McCrary Newell of the home; two daughters, Tina Pinion and husband, Chuck, and Terrie Brendle and husband, Chad; son, Matthew Newell and wife, Dana, all of Anderson; twelve grandchildren, Bradley Pinion, Elisabeth Pinion, Sarah Brendle, Seth Brendle, Sophie Brendle, Samuel Brendle, Sadie Brendle, Susanna Brendle, Silas Brendle, Ethan Newell, Peyton Newell, and Carson Newell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Winnie Reid Welborn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Reformed Church conducted by Pastor Alexander S. Campbell. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A private burial will follow the service at Old Silver Brook Cemetery. The family is at the home of Terrie and Chad Brendle, 2809 Woodridge Drive, Anderson. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 219 W. Whitner Street, Anderson, SC 29624; Shalom House, 349 Blake Dairy Road, Belton, SC 29627; or Christ Reformed Church, 1621 North Main Street #1, Anderson, SC 29621. 

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KEN KUYKENDALL

Anderson - Charles Kenneth “Ken” Kuykendall, Sr., age 89, husband of Frances Roper Kuykendall, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Woofruff, he was a son of the late Charles Walter and Annie Chesney Kuykendall and was raised in the Judson Mill area. He was a graduate of Parker High School and Furman University. He had a very distinguished career in the Navy and retired having served in World War II. Mr. Kuykendall was an active member of Forest Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife of 67 years, Mr. Kuykendall is survived by two daughters, Pam Kuykendall Stone and husband Martin of Laurens and Robin Kuykendall Finley and husband Douglas of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Kuykendall, III, Adam Kuykendall, Eric Kuykendall, Stan Stone and wife Michelle, Ryan Stone and wife Becky, Amber Finley Tysl and husband Russ, and Austin Finley and fiancée Rebecca; seven great grandchildren, Grace, Sallie, Parker, Will, John, Emily, Wyatt and Kuy and  sister, Betty Kluge of Greenville. He was predeceased by two sons, Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Kuykendall, Jr. and Alan Kuykendall; brother, James Kuykendall and sister, Mary Frances McClain.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 3pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary with Revs. Tom Owen and T. Dale Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends on from 2 until 3pm prior to the service at Sullivan-King Mortuary. 

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. 

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.sullivanking.com. 

RUFUS TIPPINS

January 7, 1940 – April 7, 2013 

ANDERSON, SC - Rufus Franklin Tippins, age 73, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at his residence.

Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Clyde Furman Tippins and the late Hattie Hunnicut Tippins Bleckley.  He retired from LaFrance Mill after many years of service.  He loved to work outside and was an avid gardener.  He was of the holiness faith. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Cleo Ford Pierce Tippins, of the home; a son, Larry Franklin Tippins of the home; a special girl in his life, Linda Kim McEntire; five step-sons, Steven, Randy, Scott and Bobby Pierce, all of Anderson and Ronald Pierce of New Mexico; two brothers, Clyde Tippins and his wife Judy of Easley and Thomas Bleckley and his wife Vickie of Dewey Rose, GA; two sisters, Polly Pierson of Hartwell, GA and Jeanette Stukes of Iva; a brother-in-law, Harold Anderson of Anderson; a sister-in-law, Betty Tippins of NC; 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Bleckley; step-mother, Sara Tippins; two brothers, Fred and Furman Tippins; and two sisters, Minnie Tippins and JoAnn Anderson. 

The Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Harrell officiating.  Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The visitation took place on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Clemson to Host One-Act Play Festival

Join the Clemson Players and the performing arts department as they present a One-Act Play Festival April 16-April 21, in the Bellamy Theatre at Clemson University’s Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

Directed, designed and acted by students, the two plays represented in the festival will be "Hotel Cassiopeia" by Charles L. Mee and "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls" by Christopher Durang.

Director Josh Carter, a junior from North Augusta, describes "Hotel Cassiopeia" as “a theatrical collage composed of elements from the artistic work of Joseph Cornell, including ballerinas, clocks with no hands, an astronomer and Humphrey Bogart." Set in a New York cafeteria, the play takes place inside Cornell's mind as he gets lost in his own fantasies while eavesdropping on the eccentric people around him.

"For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls" is a twist on the classic Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie." The play’s character, Amanda, attempts to shove her over-sensitive, hypochondriac son onto a “feminine caller” from the warehouse where her other son works. “This parody by Durang presents relatable parent-child tensions,” said director Gabby Norris, a junior from Travelers Rest. “It begs the questions of if and when you can leave your family behind.”

Performances on April 16-20 will start at 8 p.m. and the April 21 performance will be a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for students and are available for purchase online at www.clemson.edu/Brooks and through the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

EVELYN GAMBRELL

ANDERSON - Evelyn Gambrell of Anderson, departed this life on April 4, 2013. She was born in Anderson County the daughter of the late Virgie Lee Gambrell. She leaves to mourn her passing: daughters, Melissa Gambrell of the home and Dorett Gunter of Fountain Inn; a niece, Deborah Cherry of Charlottte, NC.

She also leaves behind one sister, Othel Williams of Charlotte, NC; two granddaughters, Elena and Kes Gunter and honorary granddaughter, Keisha Cherry of Charlotte, NC.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernest, Johnny and Eugene Gambrell.

The family would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Association, Interim Health Care, Anmed Family Medicine, AnMed Health Medical Center, AnMed Medical Equipment, No Place Like Home and Community Long Term Care.

To all others too many to name, we also thank you for the kindness shown to our mother during her long illness. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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LOIS KELLY

WILLIAMSTON - Lois Kinley Kelly, 92, of 4312 Hopewell Road, wife of Rev. James E. Kelly, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at NHC of Anderson. 

Born March 19, 1921 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Mary Bell Kinley. She was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Williamston. 

Survivors include her husband, Rev. James E. Kelly of the home; two son, Don E. Kelly of Winnsboro and Mark Kelly of Lexington; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna K. Joy and a grandson, Shane Kelly.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Bob Teems and Rev. Larry Baldwin. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. The family is at the residence. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1300 Anderson Drive, Williamston, SC 29697.

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EDNA KAY STEWART

November 29, 1929 – April 6, 2013

Edna Doris Kay Stewart, age 83, of 207 Sayre Street, passed away at her residence surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, April 06, 2013.  Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Truman Kay and the late Emily Haynes Kay.  Mrs. Stewart was twice married, first to the late Vernon “Buck” Hiott, Jr., then upon his death to the late Calvin Coolidge Stewart.  Edna was retired after 50 years of employment as a weaver at Anderson Mill.  She enjoyed collecting red bird trinkets as a hobby. 

Survivors include 2 daughters, Gale Wilson and her husband, Steve, of Irmo, SC, and Dionese Vaughn of Anderson; 2 grandchildren, Michelle Patterson and Stephen Wilson, Jr.; 2 great-grand-children, Amber Lilly and Andrew Patterson; and 2 great-great grandchildren, Braxton and Alaina Lilly.

In addition to her parents and 2 husbands, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Hunnicutt; a brother, Harold Kay; and 4 sisters, Mildred Robinson, Sybil Cooper, Frankie Gilreath, and Betty Stowe. 

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 3 PM at New Silver Brook Cemetery, with Brandon Lilly officiating.  The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 PM until 2:30 PM.  

Donations in memory of Mrs. Stewart 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.

FRANKLIN D. BROCK

July 4, 1937 – April 4, 2013 

Franklin Delane Brock, age 75, of 416 Ashley Downs, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Rainey Hospice House.  Born in Honea Path, SC, he was a son of the late Frank Madison Brock and the late Margie Traynham Brock.  For 50 years, he was the loving and devoted husband of Peggy Hammond Brock of the residence. 

Mr. Brock was a graduate of Honea Path High School and obtained an associate’s degree from Forrest College.  He proudly served his nation in the US Navy, stationed on the USS Coral Sea and the USS Randolph.  Franklin was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Honea Path, where he was baptized.  He was retired from Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing where he was employed as a manufacturing supervisor.  Frank enjoyed looking for Indian artifacts.  He loved nature, especially flowers; he was an avid antique lover, and followed sports enthusiastically. 

In addition to his wife, Peggy, he is survived by a son, Russell D. Brock of Anderson; a daughter Tracey Brock Ray and her husband, Richard, of Anderson; a brother, Jerry D. Brock and his wife, Lynn, of Orangeburg; a sister, Betty Jean Crate and her husband, Gordon, of Anderson; and 2 grandchildren, Christie and Alan Ray of Anderson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brock was preceded in death by a son, Richard Earle Brock.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Franklin D. Brock will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 3 PM, at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Turner officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM.

Donations in memory of Frank may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

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

THOMAS “HOOT” SMITH

August 25, 1922 – April 1, 2013

Thomas “Hoot” Houston Smith, age 90, of 910 Bowden Road, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the NHC Health Care of Anderson.  Born in Pickens County, SC, he was the son of the late Lawrence Augusta Smith and the late Minnie Eva Simpson Smith.  For 72 years he was the loving and devoted husband of Mildred Gertrude Long Smith of the home.

Mr. Smith was an auto dealer in the Anderson area, and proudly served his country in the US Navy during WW II.  He was a long time member of the House of Prayer.  “Hoot” was an avid fan of Atlanta Braves baseball.  

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by a son, Tommy Smith and his wife, Libby, of Anderson; 2 daughters, Judy Hall and her husband, Bennie, of Anderson, and Christa Smith of Iva; a brother, Richard Earl Smith and his wife, Mary, of Anderson; 6 grandchildren, Amber Burns, Ashley Smith, Meloney Hanvey, Crystal Jones, Barry Hanvey, and Craig Hanvey.  Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren and a special long-time friend, Mr. Harry Osborne. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Elizabeth Smith; and 2 brothers, Lawrence “L.G.” Smith, and Laylon “Red” Cleveland Smith. 

Funeral Services will be Monday, April 8, 2013, at 2 PM, at the House of Prayer, with Rev. Jerry Nations, Rev. Mike Harrell, and Mr. Harry Osborne officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will be at the residence of Judy and Bennie Hall, 203 Brentwood Circle, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM. 

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

MINERVA FOSTER

February 8, 1922 – April 3, 2013 

ANDERSON, SC - Mary Minerva Walden Foster, age 91, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born in Fairforest, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Walden and the late Mary Hester Mendenhall Walden. For 46 years, she was the devoted wife of the late William Calvin Foster. Mrs. Foster spent her entire career as a dedicated school teacher.  

Survivors include five loving children, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter and one sister, Jane Smith, of Jasper, TX. 

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Boulevard Baptist Church with Rev. Elwood Orr and Dr. Johnny McKinney officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, following the service. A private burial will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Boulevard Baptist Church Building Fund, 700 Boulevard, Anderson, SC  29621.

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

CLAUDE S. WESTBROOK

April 4, 1937 – April 3, 2013 

Claude S. “Henry” Westbrook, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at his residence.  

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Fred Westbrook and the late Lou Ella McAbee Westbrook. Claude proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After 30 years of service, he retired from Daniels Construction, where he was a crane operator and foreman. He was also a member of VFW 5998. Mr. Westbrook was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church.

He is survived by one son, Teddy S. Westbrook of Anderson; two daughters, Claudette (Robbie) Tench of Starr and Nancy  (Tim) Culbertson of Anderson; two sisters, Bonnie Simmons and Frances Lowie, both of Anderson; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon and Brian; one great grandchild, Brooklynn and his caregiver and mother of his children, Harriette Crawford Westbrook. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Westbrooks Jr. 

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 4:00PM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Dickson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM.

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Claudette Tench, 100 Agnew Farm Way, 

Starr, SC. 

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