greenvilleonline.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 THE GREENVILLE NEWS OBITUARIES GREENVILLE PLEASANTON, CA Gladys Freeman Morris Frank Knox, Ill Barry Harris OTHER DEATHS Morris J. Head GREENVILLE Paul Thomas Whitman, Tasia, 22, of ANDERSON Greenville (Robinson Funeral Home- PowRobert McKinney dersville Road) EASLEY OCONEE Carol June Littlejohn Moore, Marie Nelia co*ke Owens, 89, of Westminster (Sandifer FunerFOUNTAIN INN al Home) Reid, Janie Ann, 58, of Joanne Barbara Nidak Long Creek (Davenport Blocker Funeral Home) Schroder, Henry GREER Benard 67, of Jack Howard West Union (Davenport Funeral Home) PIEDMONT SPARTANBURG Diane Young McCall, Mary of Spartanburg (Dunbar Funeral Home) Obituary guidelines All obituaries are prepared and billed through the funeral homes, which review content and charges with the family prior to publication. Obituaries cost $5 per line and photos are $25. Obituaries may be published a second day at a 35 percent discount and a third day is free. All obituaries are posted at GreenvilleOnline.com.
Obituaries include a $25 charge for posting at Legacy.com, the largest source for online obituaries nationally. There is no charge for a three-line death notice or for American flags for veterans. Obituaries and photographs submitted to The Greenville News may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Robert J. McKinney Anderson by Robert Joel McKinney, 74, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, September 3, 2011.
He was born on July 3, 1937 to Howard Eckless and Jewel McKinney in Butler County, Kentucky. Robert grew up in Morgantown, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army and then went to manage Wickes Lumber Company for many years. Later he served as a building inspector in various cities. He was a loving and devoted husband and dedicated family man.
Robert was a tre mendous athlete who enjoyed many sports, especially baseball and golf. He was also the number one fan of whatever women's basketball team his wife was coaching. Robert was known for his competitiveness and his great sense of humor. In retirement, playing golf with his friends was one of his greatest joys. Jack C.
Howard Greer Jackson (Jack) Charlie Howard, 80, of 218 James Road, died September 3, 2011 at Greer Memorial Hospital. A native of Greenville County, son of the late Verner T. Howard, he was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired employee of Homelite Division of Textron and of the Lutheran faith. He was a volunteer at Greer Memorial Hospital for the past 15 years and was named Volunteer of the Year.
Surviving are his wife, Shelby Jean Harris Howard of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Teresa White of Montgomery, Alabama and Gerry and Lance Britton of Montgomery, Alabama; a step son and daughter-in-law, Benjie and Pam Farmer of Greer; his step mother, Gwen Howard Nodine of Greer; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Joe Crain of Greer; five grandchildren, Jonathan Ellis, Traci Evans, Jarrett White, Carol co*ke Easley Carol June Littlejohn co*ke, 58, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sep tember 3, 2011. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Lee Smith Littlejohn, Jr. and Avanelle Holliday Littlejohn of Six Mile. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Carol was of strong Baptist Faith.
Carol has made Easley her home for the past twelve years, but grew up in Six Mile where her heart remained. She attended Southern Wesleyan University and earned her BS degree in 1987, then went on to earn her M.Ed. in Instructional Technology in 2005. She was also a National Board Certified teacher as of 2001. Carol was an educator in Pickens County for twenty five years and would have continued if her illness had not forced her retirement.
She was a Pickens County School District "Teacher of the Year" in 2001 and in the same year American Legion Teacher of the Year. Carol was award- Morris Frank Knox, Ill Pleasanton, CA Morris Frank Knox, III, age 53, died at home in Pleasanton, CA, on September 3, 2011. Surviving are his wife, Karen Knox; sons, Robert of San Diego, CA; Michael of Oakland, CA. Parents: Jack and Mary (LaBoone) Knox of San Leandro, CA, formerly of Easley, SC. Sister, Deborah Knox Riewerts (Tom), a niece, Lauren Riewerts of CA.
Predeceased paternal grandparents, Morris Frank Knox, and Grace (Waldrop) Knox; maternal grandparents, Ruby (White) LaBoone Bridges, Step grandfather Leo Bridges. Also surviving, Aunts Evangeline K. Oliver, Piedmont; Connie K. Jones and Iris Knox, Easley, and Uncle, Waymon Knox, Easley. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Diane Young Piedmont Diane Young, 50, of 5 Eagleview Court, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Zola Mae Daniel Freeman. Survivors: husband, Mitchell Young; daughter, Freka Lashun Freeman of Greenville and Michella Shantoria Young of the home; son, Damon Lamont Freeman of Greenville; sisters, Johnnie Mae Dean and Hazel Hunt; both of Piedmont, Mamie Morton and Helen Arnold, both of Brooklyn, NY; brothers, Durell Daniels of Brooklyn, NY, Curtis and ERnest Freeman, both of Atlanta, GA, Michael Freeman of Greenville, Eddie, Ervin, Sr. and Carl Freeman, all of Greenwood; Roosevelt Freeman of New York, NY; four grandchildren. Funeral Service: Tuesday, 1:00 PM at Flat Rock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Watkins, Garrett Woods Mortuary ed Teacher of the Year" in 2000 for Pickens Middle School and also in 1996 for Morrison (Clemson) Elementary School. She began her teaching career at Morrison Elementary, then taught at Pickens Middie, went on to work as Coordinator of Profes sional Development for Curriculum at Pickens County School District office, and finally she was a master teacher, instructional coach, and technology resource teacher at Ben Hagood Elementary. She loved her students and colleagues and continued to mentor new teachers even beyond her retirement. Her passion has always been the history of her much loved family and of Pickens County. Carol served on the Six Mile Centennial Committee celebrating 100 years for the Town of Six Mile.
She also wrote the anniversary edition of the "Commemorative Collection of Memories" for Six Mile. Throughout the years she has written several books documenting Pickens County history. Her gift to her family was her last book "Legacy of Love Our about the Hollidays and their kin Gladys R. Carver Freeman Greenville Gladys R. Carver Freeman of Greenville, died Saturday, September 3, 2011.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Lee Roach and the loving wife of the late George W. Freeman. Mrs. Freeman was retired from The Greenville News and worked at St. Francis Hospital.
She was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church. Mrs. Freeman was survived by two daughters, Frankie Greer (Bill) of Greenville, and Brenda Prather (Melvin) of Greenville; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two granddaughters; two broth- Paul Raymond Thomas Greenville Paul Raymond Thomas, 83, of Greenville, died August 31, 2011. Born in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Jeremiah and Mabel Thomas and the husband of Mary Barndt Thomas.
Mr. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his children, Scott Thomas and wife, June, Bradley Thomas and wife, Carolyn and Kathy Thomas; grandchildren Mary and she had done extensive research of the Littlejohns.
She is survived by her loving husband Dan co*ke, daughter Tara co*ke McMullen (Danny), and granddaughter Lexi McMul len, her two brothers Lee S. Littlejohn, Ill (Sharon) and Mark H. Littlejohn (Cherie), and her nieces and nephews that she dearly loved. A memorial service will be held 3:30 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Easley with The Reverend Doctor Ray Allen and The Reverend Doctor John Adams officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. The family is at the home of her daughter, Tara.
Dillard Funeral Home is serving the family. ers; and three sisters. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest, with visitation prior to the service at 9:00 10:15 a.m. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery West.
Memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605 or to Unity Baptist Church, 12 Piney Road, Greenville, SC 29611. Beth Sanstrum and husband, Jayson, Andrew Thomas and Melissa Thomas; a sister Nancy Brownlee and a brother, Barry Thomas and wife, Cam. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McCall Hos pice House, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680 or Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29605. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. Rebels: Talks at loyalist town fail Libyan officials may hide there Maggie Michael Barry Louis Harris Greenville Barry Louis Harris died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of J.B. Harris and the late Catherine J. Harris.
He was a self employed tile setter. Surviving are his companion and "Love of his Life" Lisa Harris; sister, Kathy L.Harris of Greenville, SC; and brothers, James Leon Harris and Kenneth Harris (Terrie) of Houston, TX. Predeceased by a brother, Derrick T. Harris. At Barrys' request there will not be a funeral service.
Barry wished to be remembered in the experiences and laughs he shared with his family and friends. His family will host a drop in to celebrate his life on Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011 at 110 West Belvedere Greenville, SC 29605. Cremation Society of South Carolina Morris Head Greenville Morris J. Head, 70, of 9 Santa Monica Lane, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011.
Born in Macon, Georgia, son of the late Rosalie and Henry Head, he attended Morehouse College. Retired from the US Air Force (24yrs) and IRS (17yrs) Washington He is survived by his wife of 49 years Carol Head; son Maurice Head (Terri) of Atlanta GA; daughter Flavia Head (Bobby Duckett) of Maryland; brother William Head of California; sister Dora Lee Brown of New York; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grands. The family will celebrate his life Tuesday, Sept. 6, 12:00 noon with visitation prior to service at Long Branch Baptist Church. A service of S.C.
Franks Mortuary Joanne Blocker Fountain Inn Joanne Barbara Nidak Blocker, widow of Charles Howard Blocker went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 04, 2011. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenpond United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Michelle co*ckcroft. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends in the church social hall following the service. Fletcher Funeral Service TARHOUNA, Libya Negotiations on the surrender of one of Moammar Gadhafi's remaining strongholds have collapsed, and Libyan rebels are waiting for a green light to launch a final attack on the besieged town of Bani Walid, a spokesman said. Rebel negotiator Abdullah Kanshil said the talks broke down after Moussa Ibrahim, Gadhafi's chief spokesman and a top aide, insisted the rebels lay down weapons before entering the town, 90 miles southeast of Tripoli. Rebel forces control most of the oil-rich North African nation and are already setting up a new government, but Gadhafi and his staunchest allies are still on the run and enjoy support in several central and southern areas, including Bani Walid and Sirte, Gadhafi's hometown. The rebels have said hard-core loyalists are a small minority in the town, but are heavily armed and stoking fear to keep others from surrendering.
"We feel sorry for the people of Bani Walid," said Kanshil, himself a native of the town, speaking to the media at a rebel checkpoint 40 miles to the north. "We hope for the best for our town." The rebels have extended to Saturday a deadline for the surrender of Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte and other loyalist areas but some have warned they could attack Bani Walid sooner because many of the most prominent former regime officials were believed to be inside. There has been speculation that Gadhafi himself, along with his son Seif al-Islam, had been there at some point, and the apparent presence of Ibrahim indicates that the town was a haven for highlevel Gadhafi aides. "This battle has already been decided," said Ahmed Bani, the rebels' military spokesman based in Benghazi. "It is only a matter of hours." He said there had been clashes around the town for the last four days and rebel forces had come under fire from rockets and machine guns.
Thousands of rebel fighters have converged on Bani Walid in recent days from multiple directions. The rebels say Gadhafi does have genuine supporters in Bani Walid mainly people linked to the dictator through an elaborate patronage system that helped keep him in power for nearly 42 years. More deaths, arrests as ICRC visits Syria BEIRUT Syria saw a wave of violence and arrests Sunday as the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited Damascus to address issues including caring for the injured and access to detainees amid the government's crackdown on -month-old unrest. Activists reported military operations and sweeping ar- not be confirmed, said the vicrests in flash point areas in- tims were six soldiers and cluding Idlib near the Turkish three civilians. Syria banned border and the eastern city of foreign media and restricted Deir el-Zour.
There were re- local media, making it hard to ports of deaths, but numbers independently verify reports. were unclear. ICRC President Jakob KelThe state-run news agency lenberger met Sunday with reported that nine people died Foreign Minister Walid alin central Syria in an ambush Moallem and was slated to by armed groups in central meet President Bashar Assad Syria. The report, which could on Monday. Every Life is Unique.
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Robert was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Tony McKinney. He will also be missed by his wife's parents, Helen and Harold Earnhardt and his in-laws Mark Karen Earnhardt and Leslie Jon Heidrick. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Clemson at 2 pm. Visitation will follow the service in the Family Life Center. Details for a service in Butler County, Kentucky will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Clemson, SC 29631. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home. Jamie White and Ashley (Baby Girl) Farmer; and six great grandchildren, Weston Hollar, Brad Evans, Haylee Ellis, Hunter Ellis, Jackson White and Grayson White. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, conducted by Chaplain Ralph May with full military honors.
Honorary escorts will be Joey Crain, Jason Styles, Matthew Harris, Mike Johnny Daniel, Frankie Pruitt and the volunteers from Greer Me morial Hospital. Visitation will be he held Monday at The Wood p.m. Mortuary. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Greer Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, 830 S.
Buncombe Road, Greer, SC 29650 or Greer Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2344, Greer, SC 29652. A special thanks to Dr. Bowe and the ICU nursing staff at Greer Memorial Hospital for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.
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