WARREN ALLEN

July 29, 1924 – March 11, 2013 

ANDERSON, SC - Charles Warren Allen, age 88, of Anderson, SC, went to be with his Saviour on March 11, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC he was the son of the late Waymon Willie Allen and the late Lula Opheller Dixon Allen.  He retired from Orr Lyons Mill after 45 years of service. He was an avid Nascar and Atlanta Braves fan.  Warren was a member and founding elder of Midway Community Church. 

He is survived by his children, Ronald W. Allen and his wife Deborah of Anderson, and Cathy Jo Brock of Greenville; two grandchildren, Shannon Compton of Greenville and Jarod Allen and his wife Ansley of Anderson; and five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Connor Compton, and Lani, Dax and Harper Allen. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Jo Lewis Allen; brothers, Samuel M. Allen, Olin Allen, James Clarence Allen and Dat Allen; and sisters, Willie Mae Rhodes, Elizabeth Black and Beatrice Allen Breazzle.

The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM with Reverend Phil Minnie officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at the home of his son, 120 Deer Run Road, Anderson and will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Midway Community Church, 3000 Midway Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

S.C. House Rejects Medicaid Expansion

The South Carolina House on Tuesday rejected attempts by Democrats to extend Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of additional poor adults, before approving a $6.3 billion spending plan for state taxes.

The House voted along party lines — 73-45, 74-42, and 76-41 — to defeat proposals expanding eligibility while the federal government covers all but some administrative costs.

In separate moves late Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly approved spending plans for next fiscal year. Votes expected Wednesday would send them to the Senate.

The votes on proposed Medicaid amendments followed hours of pleading as Democrats asked Republicans to break from their caucus' stance and insert the expansion into the 2013-14 budget. Democrats made a religious appeal in calling expansion of the government health care program a moral obligation, frequently citing scripture concerning treatment of "the least of these."

Rep. Joe Neal, a Baptist pastor, told his colleagues they will account for their vote before God.

"If our citizens don't have access to health care, we rob them of all meaning of life," said Neal, D-Hopkins. "What did you do for the least of these? We'll all have to answer that question. Did we do what was right — what was fair?"

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling made the expansion optional for states. At least 22 states and the District of Columbia have signed on to covering adults up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/South-Carolina-House-defeats-Medicaid-expansion-4348570.php#ixzz2NPv6PfYz

MARY SMITH

March 26, 1964 – March 11, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Mary Elizabeth Liggins Smith, age 48, of Anderson, SC passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Born in Zebulon, NC, she was the daughter of the late Irby Liggins and Barbara Crume Liggins. She worked as a Human Services Specialist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Anderson, SC.  She attended NewSpring Community Church.

She is survived by her mother, two sons, Matthew L. Smith and Dalton T. Smith, all of the home; a sister, Melanie Stancil; a brother-in-law, Jim Davey, of Knightdale, NC; and a special friend, Ken Crawford, of Easley, SC. 

The family will be at the home and will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at The McDougald Funeral Home.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Massey Funeral Home in Zebulon, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Zebulon, NC.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, 106 Tolly Street, Anderson, SC 29625. 

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

JAMIE ELGIN

May 8, 1928 – March 11, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Jamie Rose McCoy Elgin, age 84, widow of Samuel A. Elgin, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late J. Roy McCoy and the late Eupha Hawkins McCoy Thompson.  She was employed with the Scott Company where she was a manager.  Upon her retirement she took up painting and enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.  She was a long-standing member of Long Branch Baptist Church.

She is survived by four sons, Sam Elgin and his wife Judy of Hartsville, SC, Steve Elgin, Bill Elgin and his wife Debra and Bruce Elgin and his wife Paula, all of Anderson; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Nell Bannister and Mabel Robinson; and two brothers, Bob McCoy and Don McCoy.

The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Wayne Watson officiating.  The family will gather for a time of visitation following the service.

Memorial may be made to Calvary Children’s Home For Children, 110 Calvary Circle, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

SARA LEE SMITH

July 22, 1929 – March 8, 2013 

Sara Lee Vickery Westmoreland Smith, age 83, of Anderson, passed away at the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL, on Friday, March 8, 2013.  Born in Canon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Vickery and the late Grace Jordan Vickery.  She was the devoted and loving wife of first the late Glen W. Westmoreland, and subsequently, the late William Luther Smith. 

 Mrs. Smith was a retired dietician working in the Lavonia, GA school system and worked for Yon’s Food Store in Anderson for many years until the store’s closing.  Sara also worked as a school crossing guard for the Anderson School District V for many years.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  

Survivors include a son, Glen Lamar Westmoreland and his wife, Ann, of Lavonia, GA; 2 daughters, Carole W. Philyaw and husband, Mike, of Sandy Springs, SC, and Leeann Smith Balkcom and her husband, John, of Gainesville, FL.  Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents and her husbands Glen and Bill, Sara was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Hubert Vickery, Bobby Vickery, and Seab Vickery; 5 sisters, Ella Mae Smith, Ruth Shahid, Gladys Hill, Jeannette Orallo, and Christine Lance.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Sara Smith will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 2 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Dwight Greene officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12 Noon until 1:30 PM.

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

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

DEWEY HAMILTON

Dewey Preston Hamilton, of Belton, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Rainey Hospice House.  He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  Born in Seneca, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hamilton and Nancy Hamilton Kasper.  

Mr. Hamilton was a member of Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy and was retired from Belton Industries.  He was a member of Belton Masonic Lodge 130. Mr. Hamilton was dedicated to his faith, family and friends.  He enjoyed attending family cookouts, working in his yard, and eating out at local restaurants with his loving wife.  He loved spending time with his faithful black lab mix, Corky, and his great-grand puppy, Connor.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years, Claudine Peeples Hamilton of the home; a son, Jimmy Griffin, Sr., and wife, Teresa, of Anderson; 2 daughters, Nancy Payne and husband, Travis, of Belton, Patricia Hayes of Anderson; 5 grandchildren, Billy Hayes, Jason Payne, Tonya Walters (John), Jimmy Griffin, Jr. (Mandy), and Nathan Payne (Haley); 7 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jordan and Kaitlyn Hayes, Ethan and Ella Grace Walters, and Carson and Parker Griffin; 4 sisters, Lela Turner, Marie Roberts, Versille Head, and Gerry Mooney.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Talmadge, Junior and Virgil Hamilton; son-in-law, Douglas Hayes; and grand-daughter, Claudia Ryan Payne.

A funeral service honoring and celebrating the life of Dewey Hamilton will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 11 AM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Pastor Keith Crocker officiating.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  The family will be at the home of Travis and Nancy Payne, 100 Payne Lane, Belton, and will receive friends at McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM.

Donations in memory of Mr. Hamilton may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy, PO Box 469, Honea Path, SC 26954.

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

ANNIE MAE JOHNSON

July 29, 1913 – March 9, 2013 

Annie Mae “Mer Mae” Johnson, age 99, of 207 Brookhaven Drive, Anderson  entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 9, 2013, upon her death at the Exalted Health and Rehab Center in Iva.  Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Lee Johnson and the late Willie Prince Johnson.  While she was never married, she was a second mother to several generations of her brother’s children.  She loved and cared for them all as her own.  

Miss Johnson was a member of Homeland Park Baptist Church.  She was employed at Kendall Mills in Pelzer, a position from which she retired in 1964.    She had a love for flowers, and had them growing all around her yard. 

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Myrtice Johnson of the residence.  Also surviving is a host of nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Lee Johnson; 2 sisters Hazel Fowler, Gaynelle Hunter; also 2 brothers who died in childhood. 

A Funeral service to celebrate and honor the life of Miss Johnson will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 4 PM at the Homeland Park Baptist Church, with Rev. James Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will be at the home of a niece, Shera Ann Turner, 734 New Hope Road, Anderson, and will receive friends at Homeland Park Baptist Church on Monday from 2 PM until 3:30 PM. 

Donations in memory of Miss Johnson may be made to Homeland Park Baptist Church, 3010 Abbeville Hwy., Anderson, SC 29624. 

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

LOUISE ROGERS

ANDERSON, SC - Agnes Louise Conboy Rogers, 72, of 130 Palm Branch Way, wife of LeRoy T. Rogers, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born July 2, 1940 in Logan, WV, she was the daughter of the late C.F. and Lanell Conboy. Louise worked in the hospital and school systems as an educational administrative assistant for many years and she was of the Methodist faith.  

Surviving are her husband of 52 years, LeRoy Rogers, of the home, daughter, Leslie Muench of Carlsbad, CA; 2 grandsons, Cody Rogers of Farmington, MO and Gavin Muench of Carlsbad, CA and sister-in-law, Scharlene Beilfuss of Lawrenceville, GA. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Scott Rogers and grandson, Brandon Rogers. 

A prayer service will be held at 1pm Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 North Hwy 81, Anderson, SC. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org. 

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DAVID DURHAM

ANDERSON - Franklin David Durham, 79, of Anderson, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born March 25, 1933 in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late William Herbert "Hub" and Grace McDonald Durham. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of Boy's High School. He was a retired textile employee with Abney Mills and later with Southern Weaving Co. Mr. Durham was an avid rabbit hunter and was of the Baptist faith. 

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Anne Childs and husband, William Ricky Childs and Vickie Lynne Barbee of Anderson; one grandson, Brantley Clayton Barbee; one step-granddaughter, Chrissie Barbee; two step great grandsons, Ethan and Jaxson Barbee; one sister, Louise Durham Burnette of Anderson; niece, Sandra Fortner; cousins, Delano Crooks and Earl McDonald; former wife, Joeanne Rollison Durham; and special friend, Eddie Nell Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Sam Duncan and Rev. John M. Daniel. Burial will follow at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery with military honors by Campbell Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. The family is at the home of his daughter, Anne Childs, 127 Fieldcrest Drive, Anderson. 

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DOROTHY WEST

February 13, 1923 – March 7, 2013

ANDERSON, SC - Mary Dorothy West, age 90, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Ansel West and the late Bertha Hall West.  She was an graduate of Girls High in Anderson.  Dorothy was a Telephone Operator with Bell South for over 33 years.  She enjoyed her family and took care of them all over the years.  Dorothy was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, including her special nieces, Mary Marzolf and Tootsie Goolsby and her special great niece and nephew,
Samantha Marzolf and Max Johnson. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Harley A. West, Sr., Eddie West, Charles West and Aubrey “Bud” West; and one sister, Catherine McCloud.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 4:00 PM with Reverend Jeff Roper officiating.  A private family entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional or 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

JANIS WALKER SULLIVAN

March 26, 1947 – March 8, 2013

Janis Terry Walker Sullivan, age 65, of Huntington Hills, passed away at Anderson Place on Friday, March 08, 2013.  Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late William N. Walker and the late Rebecca Shirley Walker.  Until his death in 1997, she was the loving and devoted wife of the late John “Johnny” W. Sullivan to whom she was married for 28 years. 

Jan was a graduate of T. L. Hanna High School, a member of the Class of 1965.  She then attended both Erskine College and Forrest College.  She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church, and a member of the Rebecca Sunday School Class.  Mrs. Sullivan was a member and former president of the Electric City Garden Club. She was a life member of the Garden Club of South Carolina, South Atlantic Region, and National Garden Club.   She was a former GCSC Board Member.  Mrs. Sullivan was a former member and Regent of the Hudson Berry DAR Chapter and a Charter member of the Jacob Van Der Ver Colonial Dames Chapter.  

Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her son, Chris N. Sullivan and his wife, Sissa, of Anderson; 2 granddaughters, Blakely and Brady Sullivan of Anderson; a sister, Sandra Harper and her husband, Gary, of Anderson; an uncle James L. Shirley of Saint Simons Island, GA;  a brother-in-law, David S. Sullivan of Seneca, and a sister-in-law, Anne Sullivan Haynie and her husband, Dr. William Haynie, of Sumter;  also surviving is her beloved companion and pet, Gus.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor the life of Mrs. Janis Sullivan will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3 PM, at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Jim Thomason officiating.  The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 PM until 2:30 PM.  Entombment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank the staff of Anderson Place Nursing Center for special care.  Special thanks and appreciation are extended to her beloved and faithful caregivers and friends, Carol Teasley, Adrina Skelton, and Dr. Harter and his staff.   

Donations in memory of Mrs. Sullivan may be made to First Baptist Church, 307 S. Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

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

ELIZABETH LATHAM TUCKER

August 3, 1922 – March 7, 2013

IVA, SC - Elizabeth Latham Tucker, age 90, passed away on March 7, 2013, at AnMed Health Medical Center. 

Born in Iva, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boss Latham and the late Mary Campbell Latham.  She was the Administrator of Golden Acres Nursing Home in Iva, SC from 1960 until 1995. Elizabeth was a fellow in the American College of Health Care Administrators. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her son, Mickey Tucker; a daughter, Eugenia Allen and her husband Jimmy; two grandchildren, Tammy Freeman and Matthew Joseph Tucker; three great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Freeman, Chandler Herbert and her husband Matt and Alex Freeman; three brothers, Rudolph Latham and his wife Lillian, David Latham and his wife Omega and Major Latham; two sisters, Lillian Latham and Reba Banich; and two sister-in-laws, Ginny Latham and Neva Latham;  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Eugene “M.E.” Tucker; three brothers, Robert, Gene and Dwaine Latham; and a sister, Loneta Dunn. 

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm.  The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Curtis Bundy officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. 

The family will be at the home of her granddaughter, Tammy, 1043 Edenbrooke Circle, Anderson, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson County P.A.W.S., PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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