Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by her husband, Worley Hawks; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who cared for her and loved her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Powell Valley Cemetery Chapel in Norton, VA.

After attending Presbyterian College he married Maude Chandler of the Ware Place. World War II began and David joined the Air Force, stationed at Greenville Army Air Base for four years. A daughter Margaret Ann was born and 16 years later a son, David Jr.

David was Postmaster at Gray Court for some thirty years. After retirement David devoted his life to his favorite pastime, working with Boy Scout Troop 196/Gray Court. There is not enough time to tell of his exploits and escapades with the scouts. Chief Go-Go had the greatest time going to Camp Old Indian in their customized Model A “bus”.

Helping people and making them smile with gifts of flowers and Whitman’s’ samplers was something he did every day. Riverbanks Zoo was his favorite place to go and he with his scouts helped sponsor many things there. He was so thrilled to have three grandsons whom he took on many adventures. He and Maude were happy to welcome 2 great- grandchildren as well.

David’s life was filed with good deeds, lots of fun and a great love for his church, his family and a passionate care for his country.

He was a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, The Jefferson Award and the Silver Beaver.

David was pre-deceased by his wife Maude and son David Jr. He is survived by his daughter Margaret Ann and her husband David Swygert; three grandsons, Wayne[Andrea] of Columbia, SC, Norman of Portland, OR and Mark [Valerie] Lexington, SC and two great-grandchildren, Julia and Ronan.

The family would like to thank the staff of Wildewood Downs for their care for the past year and a half. The family would like for all of his former scouts to be honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 3rd, 2013 from 11:00 am to 11:50 am at Dials United Methodist Church on Hwy 101, in Gray Court. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.

The family requests that donations made be made to Dials UMC or The Memorial Home, 3744 Torrington Rd, Laurens, SC 29360.

A native of Guttenberg, NJ, he was the son of Emil Henry Brunner and Anna Mae Stoehr. Mr. Brunner worked in Airline Management 42 years prior to retiring and was a veteran of the Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, June Brunner; daughters Karen Anne Innamorati of Avenel, NJ; Ellen May Saccone and her husband Phillip of Austin, TX; Kim Noreen Conklin and her husband Michael of Fountain Inn.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Raymond Preston; Evan, Lauren, and Emily Saccone; Kirstin, Katie, Karley, and Mikey Conklin; two great grandchildren and an uncle, Werner Brunner of Austria.

A memorial service will be held at Laurel Baptist Church on Saturday, May 4th at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends following the service in the Family Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Richard to God’s Pantry, 800 North East Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.

Born to Elizabeth Haussermann Garber & Cleland Wayne Garber, Linda grew up in New Jersey and Winston-Salem, NC. She moved to Cullowhee and after receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Carolina University, she worked as an Educator and Administrator in the University of Maryland’s overseas programs in Korea, Philippines, Japan, Iceland, and Washington, DC. She later taught for American University in both Saudi Arabia & Dubai. She loved every minute of it, except for a few sub-zero moments in Iceland and the gender restrictions in Saudi. She soaked in the culture of every Country such as her climb of Mount Fuji and had a pilgrim’s staff to show for it. After her many years abroad, “The Mountains Called” and she answered by returning to her beloved Jackson County for her retirement years.

Linda was a community organizer and caring citizen. While attending Western, she worked to establish the REACH shelter for abused women in Jackson County. She also worked with AIDS children in a Washington, DC shelter. And she happily “nattered around” the Sylva Community Garden and Farmers’ Market, Community Table and ARF events.

Linda loved to entertain. She enjoyed hosting her friends at parties, which were always elaborately planned and flawlessly executed. She enjoyed going to parties, always late, because she yielded to the Martha Stewart syndrome, always preparing a spectacular treat to carry along.

Linda was enamored with travel. She took a “fear of flying class” so that she could fly away to foreign parts, extending her travels while teaching in exotic places. She visited over 50 Countries and encouraged her family and friends to expand their world. She took her Mother to Hong Kong, her daughter to countless places and her best friend to Scotland. She had a thirst for knowledge, known to take a full week to devour the Sunday New York Times and other fine magazines. And she drove a succession of enviable autos: the Star Cruiser, a blue Ford that she would shift into hyper drive when running late; JR, a battered Datsun, otherwise known as “Japan’s Revenge”; a SAAB—pronounced S.L.O.B.– her car of dignity, that seldom started; and Bear’s car, a Ford SUV purchased to transport her elderly canine companion, Bear.

Linda loved animals, especially dogs. She was regularly at Sylva’s “Bark in the Park” episodes. She was often looked to “dog-sit” for many of her friends and neighbors. She furnished loving hospice care to two of Tracy & Scott’s pets and was on the verge of accepting a third hospice dog when she was summoned to a different hospice session, this one for her.

A mistress of the bon mot, Linda never needed to reflect upon her ripostes to refine them. She always got them right the first try, like the time she smirked at a flasher and told him, “Too bad.”

Most of all, Linda loved people. Known by many titles, Sis, Aunt, Cousin, NanaLin, MomHardy, BBF, Ranger she was open-minded, listened well, even to Republicans, and treasured her family and her devoted friendships. Her parting message to us all is: “I’ve lived a life without regrets and have loved so many”. And true to her well hidden secret, “I’ll never be as old as you are.”

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at 6:00pm with receiving of family and Friends at The Community Table of Jackson County, 28 Central Street in Sylva NC. At 7:00pm, a Celebration of a Lifetime of Laughter where all can share stories, memories, raise a glass and toast the essence of what Linda was to so many during her life.

In lieu of flowers, Linda requested donations to any of the above listed charities, the Leukemia Society or the charity of your choice.

Please direct notes of concern to Tracy, Scott and the family to: Tracy & Scott Krein, PO Box 672, Walhalla, S.C. 29691.

Matthew is survived by his parents Joseph and Ann Barone and beloved sisters Jennifer and Leah Barone of Greenville, SC, formerly of Hamlin, NY; paternal grandparents Robert and Vivian Barone of Spencerport, NY; maternal grandparents Donald and Beverly Lopa of Rochester, NY.

Matthew is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Matthew had a love for fishing and a great passion for cars that he made his life’s work, leading him to become a self-employed mechanic.

A private celebration of his life will be held on Monday March 11, 2013.

Surviving are a daughter, Anne Bell Stockman; a son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Jackie Bell; grandchildren, Christy King, Allison (Scott) Timmons, David (Sarah) Bell; great grandchildren, Ryan King, Mason King, Ethan Timmons, Lacey Timmons, Logan Bell, and Celia Kate Bell; step-granddaughters, Dr. Laura (Jason) Broyles and Dr. Andrea (James) Hawk; and step-grandchildren, Max and Theo Stein, and Zadie and Lane Hawk.

Also surviving are step-children Karen Bentley (Eddie) Gault, Randall Bentley, and Kevin; and brother, Vernon (Betty) Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Thomas Bell, her second husband, Paul H. Bentley and a daughter-in-law Celia Burton Bell.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the ICU staff at Hillcrest Hospital and to Louise’s caregivers; Shamica Thompson, Clara Calwile, Nancy Campbell, and Fran Bailey.

Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Monday, March 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church Fountain Inn. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Cannon Memorial Park.

The family will be at the home of Charlie and Jackie Bell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church building fund at Fountain Inn First Baptist Church, 206 N. Weston Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.

She retired after 36 years as a public school teacher. She was the oldest member of Dials United Methodist Church of Gray Court. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Society for Teachers and The Christian Women’s Club.

She is survived by her husband, David Martin Peden Sr; one daughter, Margaret Ann Swygert and her husband David of Blythewood; three grandchildren, Wayne Swygert (Andrea) of Columbia, Norman Swygert of Portland, OR, Mark Swygert (Valerie) of Lexington; two great grandchildren, Julia Swygert and Ronan Swygert of Columbia; sisters, Helen Chandler of Greenville and Elizabeth Campbell of Williamston; a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Peden was preceded in death by a son, David Martin Jr; a sister, Bertha Burdett; brothers, James Robert Chandler, Grady Chandler, Wade Chandler and Fred Chandler.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Dials United Methodist Church, 11828 Hwy 101 South, Gray Court, SC 29645.

Visitation will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Dials United Methodist Church, Gray Court, SC. The funeral service will follow the visitation. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Bagwell. She is survived by a daughter; Nancy Butler, grandson; Samuel “Sammy” (Dawn) Butler and granddaughter; Amy (Don) Baginski, a sister; Ann (Dick) Campbell and sister-in-law; Veda (Gene) Sprouse, great grandchildren; Samantha and Ashley Butler, Andy Baginski and Anna Baginski, Eric (Lauren) Trussell and a nephew; Kevin (Donna) Campbell.

Mrs. Bagwell was an active member of Dials United Methodist Church, a Sunday School teacher, a Youth Leader and a retired bookkeeper with Meadow Brook Farms. She was a member of The Eastern Star Chapter 251. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed her two dogs; “Happy” and “Little Bit”.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to either McCalls Hospice House or the Humane Society of Greenville.

Visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home in Simpsonville from 1 – 2 pm on Thursday, February 21. Chapel service to follow at 2 pm. Pastor Forrest Mixon of Dials United Methodist Church will conduct the service and burial will follow at Cannon Memorial Park Cemetery in Fountain Inn.

Following the service, the family will be at 1109 Chapman Road, Ft. Inn.

Gary is also survived by two sons; Steve Lowitz and his wife Corrine of Simpsonville and Gary Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Louisiana, two grandchildren; Aiden and Casen of Simpsonville, and one brother; Wayne Striggow.

He was preceded in death by one daughter; Sheryl and one brother; Larry.