JOYCE S. HOARD

May 10, 1935 – February 15, 2012

ANDERSON, SC - Joyce Faye Shields Hoard, age 76, of 2501 Winslow Drive, Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Hampton, VA, Mrs. Hoard was the daughter of the late Harry B. Shields and Ethel B. West Shields.  She was a homemaker and member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as a church office volunteer, and was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Julia Camp Circle, and the Hospitality Committee.

A devoted mother and loving wife, Joyce is survived by her husband of 58 years, Marvin L. Hoard, of the home; sons, Danny Hoard and his wife, Amy, Don Hoard and his wife, Beth, Doug Hoard and his wife, Delana, all of Anderson, SC, and son, David Hoard and his wife, Debbie, of Myrtle Beach, SC; brothers, Rodman B. Shields and James B. Shields; sisters, D. Juanita Gayheart and Barbara J. Carter; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Harry E. Shields and sisters L. Lorraine Wood and Geraldine A. Gurganus.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 11:00 am

at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Reverend Paul Frey officiating.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum 

The family will be at the residence of Danny Hoard, 4020 Brackenberry Drive, Anderson, SC, and will receive friends Friday, February 17, 2012, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 1809 North Main Street, Anderson, SC   29622.

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

ODIS L. STEWART

August 14, 1930 – February 13, 2012

ANDERSON, SC- Odis L. Stewart, age 81, of 407 Pine Bark Road, Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in LaFrance, SC, Mr. Stewart was the son of the late Jule Loyd Stewart and Daisy McClain Stewart.  He was a Supervisor with Duke Energy for 37 years.  He was an avid golfer.

Mr. Stewart served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War Era.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Susie Herring Stewart; daughters, Shelby Stewart Quzyk and her husband, Joe, of Marietta, GA; sister, Juanita Monroe and her husband, Junior, of LaFrance, SC; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Joe, Wallace, and Arthur Lee Stewart; and granddaughter, Ashley Graham.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 2:30 pm, at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Larry Pearson and Gordon Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 12:30pm until 2:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.

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

Larry William Abernathy

The Honorable Mayor Larry William Abernathy, 64, of 1026 Keystone Lane died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Paul Hicks and Madge Aline Mitcham Abernathy.

Mayor Abernathy served for a total of 32 years in city government for the City of Clemson having served for four years on council prior to being elected Mayor in 1984. During his tenure as mayor, both the City of Clemson and Clemson University have had significant growth and yet through his leadership, the city has maintained it's village quality as well as forged cooperation with Clemson University to help enrich the lives of both citizens and students alike. He was a 1969 graduate of Clemson University where he also earned his Master's Degree. He also served as Director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for both Oconee and Anderson Counties as well as being Visiting Professor of Counselor Education and Clinical/Mental Health in the College of Health Education and Human Development at Clemson University. He was a member of University Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Davis Abernathy of the home; daughter, Dana Simpson and husband, Tim of Clemson; son, Ben Abernathy and wife, Nicky of Atlanta, GA; and grandchildren, Blake Simpson, Tyler Simpson, Chase Abernathy and Cody Abernathy.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Danny Abernathy.

Memorial services will be 2 PM, Thursday at First Baptist Church of Clemson.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to University Lutheran Church, 111 Sloan Street, Clemson, SC 29631, Clemson Community Care, P.O. Box 271, Clemson, SC 29633 or Clemson Free Clinic, P.O. Box 491, Clemson, SC 29633.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.

JERRY “PAW PAW” COE

July 27, 1944-February 11, 2012

ANDERSON, SC – Jerry William Coe, age 67, of 125 Wentzky Road, passed away at his residence, Saturday, February 11, 2012.  He was a son of the late Henry David Coe and Lillian Gray Coe.   He retired after 40 years of service from Clark Schwebel and was a member of Crosshill Church of God.  In addition to being an avid gardener, Mr. Coe’s passion was loving his wife, children and grandchildren.  

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen Hart Coe; sons, Jeff Coe, Jeremy Coe both of Anderson and Travis Coe of the home; daughters, Sandy Coe Barbare of Anderson, Michelle Coe Johnson of Greenwood, and Tonia Coe of Anderson; brothers, Tom and Sam Coe, of Anderson and David Coe of Easley; sisters, Juanita McCabe and Brenda Farmer of Anderson; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson and his loving mother-in-law, which he helped care for, Mrs. Jo Hart.  

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, J.D. and Isaiah Coe; a sister, Dorothy Alexander; and a grandson.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, officiated by the Reverends John Christmas, Scott Kahler, and Sam Duncan.   Interment will follow at South Lawn Memorial Gardens.  

The family is at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, February 13 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. 

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

LORETTA C. GREENE

August 15, 1969 – February 11, 2012

Loretta Campbell Greene, age 42, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 11, 2012 following a lengthy illness.  Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Campbell and Lois Bolt Campbell.

Loretta was a homemaker and a mother who loved her children very much.  She was of the Baptist faith.  

Survivors include a son Zachary William Greene of Townville; two daughters Mindie McElveen and Paiten Alexis, both of the home; and her mother, Lois Bolt Campbell of the home.  Survivors also include special friends, Courtney Floyd of Townville and Dillon Medlin of Anderson.  

A private service honoring the life of Loretta will be held at a later date.  The family is at the residence , and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, 2012, from 6 PM until 8 PM.  

The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Greene be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. 

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

MARIAN G. SHIELDS

ANDERSON - Marian Grider Shields, 85, of Anderson, died Friday, February 10, 2012. Born in 1926 in Porterville, CA, she was married for 54 years to the late E. Loyd Shields who died in 2000. Services and burial will be held next weekend in Fresno, CA. 

Marian was born and raised in California, spent 20 years in Las Vegas, NV supporting her husband who worked for Hughes Corporation as well as his other work as a church administrator. In 2001 she moved to Anderson to be closer to family. She fell in love with Anderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Velma Martin and Ann Calandrino; her son, Louie Shields; four granddaughters and 10 great-grandchildren. A local Memorial Service will be held later this month. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621. 

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL www.sullivanking.com

JOHN W. SHAMEL

ANDERSON, SC - John William Shamel, 76, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his residence.

John was born November 1, 1935 in Tobaccoville, Forsyth County, NC. He was the son of the late Fred and Myrtle Moore Shamel. He grew up and attended schools in Spencer, Rowan County, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. John retired from the restaurant and food service industries. He was a lifelong follower of the Lutheran faith and a charter member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Shamel of the home; 2 daughters and son-in-laws, Deana and Tom Davenport of LaGrange, GA and Amanda and Tim Dutton of Piedmont, SC; 4 grandsons, Thomas "Rett" Everett Davenport, III, of Atlanta, GA,  John Parker Davenport and Spencer Reed Davenport both of LaGrange, GA and Michael Hobbs Dutton of Piedmont, SC and many other relatives and friends. 

Funeral service will be held on Monday at 2pm at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Howard Jones officiating. A private burial will follow at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4pm at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 N.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church 1905 E. Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621. 

SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL www.sullivanking.com

PAULINE “POLLY” EVANS

August 4, 1940 – February 10, 2012

Pauline “Polly” Evans of 223 E. Benson Street, died at her home on Friday, February 10, 2012.  She was born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Vernon and Annie Elizabeth Clinkscales Carver.  Polly was married to the late Donald Ray Evans. 

Mrs. Evans was a spinner at West Point Pepperell for quite a few years, and she was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include 2 sons, Paul Dale Davis and Mark Davis of Anderson; 2 daughters, Joyce Glenn (Alan) of Townville and Darlene Davis of Anderson;  2 brothers, Curt Carver (Jean) of Iva, and Stanley Carver of Highlands, NC; sisters, Shirley Ann Burdette of Anderson, Cammie J. Carver of Iva, and Delores Starrett  (Randall) of Hartwell, Ga.  Polly is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Polly is also survived by a special friend, Tonya Ashworth of Anderson.

The family will be at the residence of Shirley Burdette, 223 E. Benson Street, # 51, Anderson.  A family memorial ceremony will be scheduled at a later time.

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

Jean Davis Kirkhart

February 3, 1941 – February 7, 2012

ANDERSON, SC - Jean Davis Kirkhart, age 71, of 1823 Middleton Road and wife of Lantie Kirkhart passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, SC, Jean was a daughter to the late Melvin Earl Davis and Hazel Elizabeth Evans Davis.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She was a faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church where she volunteered with various groups of the church.

Jean is survived by her husband, Lantie; her children, Billy Lewis Hickson, Jr. and his wife, Theresa of Orangeburg, SC, Karen Elizabeth Britt of Cape Coral FL, and Michele Denise Jones and her husband, Greg of Matthews, NC; her grandchildren, Billy Lewis “Tripp” Hickson, III, Jesse Hickson West, Annie Hickson Garvin, Zachary Davis Britt and Nicole Ramsey Jones; great-granddaughter, Kearsen Hannah West; step-children, Tracy Kirkhart and her fiancé, Chris Grant, Stacy Parr and her husband, Jon, and Lanny Kirkhart; brothers, Melvin Douglas Davis and Donald Lee Davis; and a sister, Christy Davis Black. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  

The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, ___ Gossett Street, Anderson, SC 29621.

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

H. ELDRIDGE CURLIS, JR.

September 29, 1935 – February 6, 2012

Horace Eldridge Curlis, Jr., age 76, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012, after a valiant battle against cancer, with his wife of 58 years, Barbara, at his side. Born September 29, 1935, in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Horace Eldridge Curlis, Sr. and the late Virginia Ware Curlis.  

 A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Mr. Curlis was a chemical engineer and consultant in the capacitor industry at factories around the world.    Mr. Curlis co-owned the Curlis Company, a gift and bridal shop, on-the-square in Pendleton with his wife, Barbara, for 30 years. He loved his family and genealogy, and was a past Governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in South Carolina.

Mr. Curlis was survived by his wife, Barbara Dale Wright Curlis; sons, H.E. “Ridgie” Curlis, III, and his wife Alice of Pendleton, SC, and David Curlis and his wife Anne of Huntersville, NC;  a daughter, Suzanne Curlis  of Huntsville, AL;  a sister, Mary East of Forest, Virginia;  a brother-in-law, Al Hott of Mustang, OK. Mr. Curlis was also survived by six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four nieces and four nephews.

In addition to his parents, Eldridge was predeceased by a sister, Isabelle Phillips.

A graveside service honoring the life of Mr. Curlis will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens, Clemson, SC. The body will lie in state at The McDougald Funeral home.  The family will receive friends at the home of Barbara and Eldridge, 108 Nottingham Way, Anderson, immediately following the service.  

Those who choose to honor the Curlis family may do so with flowers or memorials made to the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International  Foundation, 100 Park Avenue, Suite 108, Rockville, MD 20850. 

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

JIMMY D. PEEPLES

December 7, 1944 – February 6, 2012

ANDERSON, SC - Jimmy D. Peeples, age 67, of 105 Aycock Drive, passed away February 6, 2012.   

Born in Barnwell, SC on December 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Warren Douglas Peeples and Alice Long Peeples.  Mr. Peeples was formerly employed with Lakeside Mobile Homes and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria Creech Peeples; sons,  Billy Douglas Peeples and his wife, Ashley, and Jimmy Jason Peeples; granddaughters,  Hannah and Brittney Peeples; sister, Jewel Childs and her husband, Tony; nephew, Larry Craft;  nieces, Barbara Craft and Mary Alice Lollis.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Billy Hammond Peeples who died in the line of duty while serving in Vietnam. 

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, February 9, 2012, from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm in the Chapel with the Reverend Brent Lollis officiating.  Interment will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery.  

The family will be at the residence. 

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

GRADY ALLEN BURDETTE

January 12, 1930 – February 5, 2012

Mr. Grady A. Burdette, age 82, of Anderson, died at the Brookside Nursing facility Sunday, February 5, 2012.  He was born in Anderson, a son of the late Plumer Allen Burdette and the late Mary Herring Burdette.  He was a self-employed residential painter. 

Mr. Burdette is survived by a sister, Ms. Dollie B. Teasley of Anderson.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Curtis R. Burdette and a sister, Mary Lou Blalock. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 11 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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