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greenvilleonline.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010 THE GREENVILLE NEWS OBITUARIES Nora Atkins Pickens Nora Rackley Atkins, beloved wife of the late Jay F. Atkins, passed peacefully January 8, 2010 at Baptist Hospital Easley in her 85th year. She was born in Pickens County to the late John Thomas Rackley and Lorene Geneva Farmer. Loving mother to David F. Atkins (Cathy) of Milan, adoring grandmother of Michael (Jennifer), Tyer, Blakley (Chip) and Rae (Brian); devoted great-grandmother of Madison and Logan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by sons, Steve Atkins and J. Robert Atkins; and daughter, Shirley Diane Smith. Mrs. Atkins was retired from Alice Manufacturing, was a devout Christian and a member of Glassy Mountain Baptist Church. Funeral service: 11 a.m.

Monday, January 11, 2010, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Dillard Funeral Home. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park. A message of condolence may be expressed at www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home Patsy McAlister Barton Simpsonville Patsy Ruth "Patty" McAlister Barton, 63, of 3455 Fork Shoals Road, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born in Belton, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Gertrue Lockey McAlister. She was a homemaker and a member of Fountain Inn Church of God of Prophecy. She loved animals, especially her dog. Surviving are her husband, John R.

Barton of the home; children: Danny Wilson, Ann Nelson, Dale Wilson, Terry Lynn McGalon, Troy Barton, Johnny Barton and Rosa Robbs; 12 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Fountain Inn Church of God of Prophecy with Reverend Steven Christopher officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m.

at Fletcher Funeral Service. The family is at the home of a sister-in-law, Doris Jones, 583 Slatton Shoals Road, Pelzer, SC 29669. Fletcher Funeral Service James Henry Bishop Greenville James Henry Bishop, formerly of Greenville, S.C., went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Henry is survived by his wife, Pat Jenkins Thackston Bishop of Greenville; daughters, April B.

Smith (Kent) of Demorest, Judy B. Samples (Craig) of Suwanee, Robin B. Nichols (Steve) of Buford, Ga. and Dawn B. Dooly John IV) of Buford, Ga; his grandchildren, Stella and Samuel Smith, David (and Cary) Nichols, Mark Nichols and Lindsey Jordan, Phillip (and Megan) Niand Thomas Nichols, and Ruth and Rebecca Dooly; sisters, Mildred Garrett (Carl) of Laurens, Nena Burts of Laurens and Sue Elledge (Lamar) of Ware Shoals; stepchildren, Scott Thackston (Kristin) of Greenville, and Kim Thackston Luequi (Steven) of Greer; and stepgrandchildren, Andrew Forrester, Amber Luequi, and Kendall and Evan Thackston.

Henry was born in Ware Shoals on July 14, 1925, a son of the late Lonnie and Essie Bishop. He was predeceased by Margaret Gambrell, Lee Bishop, Everett Bishop, and Barbara Ann Williams, and Marian Ruby Bishop. Henry served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class onboard the USS Swanson DD443 in the South Pacific theatre. After the War, Henry married the late Rebecca Wood and graduated from Clemson University, where he majored in all-thingstextile and ensued upon a career in management in the textile industry with Riegel Textiles and Habersham Mills (GA), and later in the sales and consulting of textile machinery.

Henry was a proud veteran, a Clemson Tigers enthusiast, a member of the Lion's club, a deacon in several Southern Baptist churches, a Sunday School teacher, and a faithful friend to many. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service which will be Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Ware Shoals, S.C., with Henry's nephew, the Rev.

Dr. Marcus Bishop, officiating. Parker-White Funeral Home, 17 North Greenwood Ware Shoals, SC 29692, (864) 456-2412, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Henry's memory to the Poplar Springs Cemetery Maintenance Fund, Box 124, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Online Condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com Walter Clark Pickens Walter B.

Clark, beloved husband of 64 years Mary Findley "Tillie" Clark, passed peacefully January 7, 2010 at his home in his 86th year. He was born in Pickens County to In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother, and Long-Time Companion NANCY L. 1 MARCHBANKS. Due to unfortunate circumstances we were unable to say good-bye. You will be missed and we love you! Your Daughters, Teresa Staub, Marianne Villani, Son-in-Laws, Sam Staub, Larry Villani, Granddaughters, Hanna and Camille Staub and Long-Time Companion, Ed Crenshaw.

0100537428 Memorials in American 11 her Brendan Lung name can Way be Association made to the Greenville; SC 29615 R6 GREENVILLE: James Henry Bishop Chuck Cornish Olivia L. Crooks Juanita Taylor Lockee Snapp Gilbert Strickland Elise Yeargin ABBEVILLE: Rev. Leland Scott CLEMSON: Barry T. Jones CLINTON: Colie Dilleshaw EASLEY: Luther Landrum Sr. Grace H.

Pitts GRAY COURT: Robert Earl Smith GREENWOOD: Betty Varas GREER: Sue Justus Haynes Susie M. Hobbs Myrtle S. Lark B. Morgan Harry Fleming Peel Jr. LAURENS: L.

Abercrombie LIBERTY: T. Wardlaw PICKENS: Nora Atkins Walter Clark Rhonda J. Galbreath Calvin Lewis W. Warner SIMPSONVILLE: Patsy McAlister Barton TAYLORS: Ollie Keller Willis TRAVELERS REST: Helen S. Green Genelle M.

(Patsy) Hunt INCOMPLETE OTHER DEATHS LAURENS King, Sandra 54, Church Street Fletcher Funeral and Cremation Service Obituary guidelines All obituaries are prepared and billed through the funeral homes, which review all content and charges with the family prior to publication. Obituaries within the newspaper's circulation area cost $5 per line, $6 per line for residents outside our area. One column photos cost $75. Premium display obituaries are available at additional cost upon request. There is no charge for a three line death notice or for American flags for veterans.

All obituaries are and photographs submitted to The Greenville News may be pubposted at GreenvilleOnline.com at no a additional charge. Obituaries lished, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. the late William Bryan Clark and Eunice Atkins Clark. Mr. Clark was a member and former deacon of Blue Ridge View Baptist Church, retired from Singer and was a U.S.

Army veteran serving in World War II. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four sons: Ken Clark (Linda) of Easley, Larry Clark (Ruth) of Pickens, Jimmy Clark (Vickie) of Pickens and Donnie Clark (Ann) of Pickens; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Jeanette Riggins, Fannie Pace, Verna Abercrombie and Bertha Day (Glenn). Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Blue Ridge View Baptist Church. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m.

prior to the service. Burial in Blue Ridge View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the Clark home, 515 Boundary Drive, Pickens. A message of condolence may be expressed at www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home Chuck Cornish Greenville Charles William Cornish, Jr, 85, husband of Norma Chiles Cornish, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010.

He was born August 17, 1924 in Somerville, Mass. to the late Charles William and Florence Porter Cornish. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps 345th Bombardment Group, Air Apaches, 500th Bomb Squadron "Rough He flew over 35 Church. Mrs.

Crooks is survived by sons, Roger Dale Crooks and wife Angel, and Eddie Wayne Crooks, both of Easley; daughter, Theresa C. Moorer and husband, Walter, of Lexington; brothers, Arthur Ledford and Fred Ledford; sister, Florence Ledford Roberts; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, from the Chapel of Davenport Funeral Home, Walhalla with burial to follow in Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m.

Sunday, prior to the service. The family is at the residence. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Colie Dilleshaw Clinton Colie Livingston Dilleshaw, 68, resident of 210 Finney Drive, husband of Gail Irwin Dilleshaw, died January 8, 2010 at Hospice House in Clinton. He retired from Home Wholesale, Inc.

in Clinton as Vice President. Surviving are his wife of the home; his mother, Virginia McAlister Dilleshaw of Greenwood; daughter, Tam Lovick of Chapin; a son, Doug (Bridgette) Dilleshaw of Greenwood; brother, Tony (Lynn) Dilleshaw of Greenwood; sister, Brenda D. Bray of Greenwood; and seven grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday Blyth Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood.

Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials to Hospice of Laurens County, P.O. Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325 or to First Baptist Church, 301 S.

Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325. Blyth Funeral Home Cremation Services, Greenwood, is in charge. www.blythfuneralhome.com. Rhonda J. Galbreath Pickens Rhonda Jean Galbreath, 40, of 168 Porter Road, passed from this life Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Rhonda was born in Albany, a daughter of Haskell Charles and Geraldine Rich Galbreath. She was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed with Fluor Daniel and Greenpoint Credit Corp. Rhonda graduated Pickens High School in 1987 and attended Anderson College. Survivors include her parents of Pickens; her grandmother, Elenor Rich of Pickens; brothers, Galbreath (Debbie) of Titusville, Jerry Clark of Liberty, Brian Galbreath of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bruce Galbreath of Easley; and sisters, Debbie Fowler (Larry) of Liberty and Suzanne Smith (Wally) of Six Mile. Rhonda was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Faye Rathgeb.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home, Pickens, S.C. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Dillard Funeral Home. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 154 Millstone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. Dillard Funeral Home, Pickens, S.C. Helen S. Green Travelers Rest Helen S. Green, wife of the late Grady, W.

Green of Travelers Rest, S.C., was born April 3, 1920 to James Fletcher Saylors and Iva Brown Saylors of Honea Path, S.C. and died January 6, 2010. Mrs. Green is survived by one son, Wylie S. Guest and his wife Praytor; two granddaughters, Savannah Praytor Guest and Charlotte Madison Guest, all of Greenville; Shirley Guest, wife of the late John C.

Guest, of Travelers Rest, S.C.; and stepson, Russell Green of Travelers Rest. She is also survived by her life long friend, Grace Revels, of Greenville, S.C.; and one nephew and three nieces. She was a member of San Souci Baptist Church. Memorial Service will be held at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Greenville on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. A reception to follow in the Mildred Crymes Room.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Greenville, 15 Oregon Greenville SC 29605. 864-233-6565 Online condolences may be made at www.westvillefuneral- home.com. Sue Justus Haynes Greer A memorial service for Sue J. Haynes, 91, will be held Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in the Covenant United Methodist Church Chapel at 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer.

Born in Buncombe County, N.C. on October 29, 1918, Mrs. Haynes was the daughter of the late Claude and Maud Justus and the wife of the late Leland Fleet Haynes, who predeceased her in 1962. Survivors include her children: Steve Haynes and his wife Ana, Linda Lilla and her husband Paolo, and Robin Haynes and his wife Deborah; brothers: Ralph Justus and his wife Mary, and Claude Justus, Jr. and his wife Virginia; grandchildren: Alex Lilla and his wife Becky, Tina Lilla Gerbig and her husband Paul, Liane Laura Haynes, and Brian and Kenneth Haynes; and greatgrandchildren: Max and Ruthie Lilla.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Willard, Walter, and Carroll. Mrs. Haynes graduated from business school in Asheville, N.C. While in Asheville, she met her future husband, Leland Haynes, at her boarding house. Mr.

Haynes served in the army as a medic during World War II, and while he was away, Mrs. Haynes moved to Oak Ridge, with her sisters-in-law, to work with the Manhattan Project, and proudly talked about working in the payroll department using the comptometer. When Mr. Haynes returned, they moved to Simpsonville, S.C., where they started a family and Mr. Haynes opened a jewelry store and watchmaking business.

Mrs. Haynes began working as a data processing supervisor at Her Majesty Industries when the manufacturer moved to Mauldin, and continued until her retirement at 72. Mrs. Haynes was devoted to her family and was determined to provide the best education possible for her children. A widow in 1962, she worked long hours and sometimes two jobs in order to provide for her children and their education.

As a result, all three of her children graduated from the University of South Carolina. She always had a great sense of adventure and traveled the world to many exotic places visiting her children. A wonderful cook, Sue also loved to read and work crossword puzzles. But her greatest love was for her family and she was always there for them if and when they needed her. Sue was a loving and giving parent, grandparent, motherin-law, sister, and friend and will be missed by who loved everyone In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurseO The Mackey Mortuary.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or send a message to the family at www.mackeymortuary- missions in the Pacific during World War II. Chuck moved to Greenville in 1946 and worked nineteen years for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company as Glass Manager. He later became a project manager for PotterShackelford Construction Company, where he retired in 1989. He was a faithful volunteer to Meals on Wheels and other various charities as well. He was a member of Northgate Baptist Church since 1953 and a member of the Faith Sunday School Class.

In addition to his wife Norma, he is survived by his sons: Charles Michael Cornish (Robin) and David William Cornish (Marilyn); his Landers Janet Cor- his (Bob); grandchildren: Kendell Hunter Jerry), Amy Casey (Dave), Michael Cornish (Sara), Season Foster, Shelley Boone (Charlie), David Cornish, Katelyn and Drew Cornish; his 11 great Grayson, Thomas, Allie, Gracie, Grant, Gray, Luke, Cole, Christopher, Jonathan and Olivia. Also surviving are his brother, George Walter Cornish of Saugus, Mass; and four nephews. Chuck was one of the most giving, patient and loving men to all and especially and unconditionally, first and foremost to his adoring family. Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 3 o'clock at The Mackey Mortuary with Dr. Barry Jimmerson officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Remembrances may be made to Northgate Baptist Church or Meals on Wheels. The Mackey Mortuary. Obituaries and online registry at www.mackeymortuary- Olivia L.

Crooks Greenville Olivia Ledford Crooks, 76, wife of the late George Lewis Crooks, of 3221 New Easley Highway, Greenville, S.C., died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital. She had suffered with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, for 11 years, but is now with her Lord and Savior. A native of Anderson, S.C., Mrs. Crooks was the daughter of the late Homer Hilton and Amanda Singleton Ledford.

She had been employed by Keys Printing and was a member of Crosswell Baptist Susie M. Hobbs Greer Ms. Susie M. Hobbs, 66, of 128-A New Woodruff Road, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Gates, N.C., she was a daughter of Raleigh Boone and the late Ruth Riddick.

Surviving, in addition to her father, is her daughter, Tanya Anderson of Greenville; son, Sherman Hobbs of Greer; former husband, James A. Hobbs of Greer; sisters, Gloria Boone of Durham, N.C., Janice John) McIntyre of Hillborough, N.C., Hazel Hinton of Gates, N.C., Peggy (Jeff) Dupre, Ernestine Boone and Mamie Cardoza, all of Waterbury, stepsisters, Ulah Freeman and Beulah Warren, both of Newark, four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Service will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Watkins, Garrett Woods Mortuary. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Gates, N.C.

The family is at 111 Bakers Street Greenville. Genelle M. (Patsy) Hunt Travelers Rest Genelle M. (Patsy) Hunt of Travelers Rest, S.C., passed on Monday, January 4, 2010. at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 9, 1931 in Greenville, S.C.t to the late James and Lydia Morgan. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Travelers Rest. Survivors are three daughters, Patricia (Lewis) Dollinson of Columbia, S.C., Linda (Clarence) Bowser of Greer, S.C. and Rita Hunt of Travelers Rest, S.C.; and one sister, Emma Jo Morgan of Buffalo, N.Y.

Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, in the L.D. and E.S. Webb Memorial Chapel. Funeral service: 3 p.m.

Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Travelers Rest, S.C. Webb-Settles Funeral Home Inc. See OBITS on page 11A.