A ‘Passion’-ate movement?

Will ‘Nativity Story’ have same draw as Mel Gibson’s film?

December 1, 2006

By MIKE ROSIER
Index-Journal staff writer

It was a force of nature.
The 2004 release of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” spawned a minor Christian movement and broke box office records as it grossed more than $600 million.
Fans remember where they saw the movie, and vividly recall the emotions they felt while watching it. The film was watched by Christian and secularist alike.
The extensive violence in the movie prompted some controversy, but that hardly deterred viewers from seeing the movie multiple times as box office records the world over were smashed.
Ironically, “The Passion of the Christ” — a thoroughly religious film — became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, and the ninth-highest grossing film in American history.
But what of the “The Nativity Story,” which chronicles the story of (and events surrounding) the birth of Jesus Christ? Will it draw the millions of patrons and dollars that “The Passion” did, minus the blood, gore and agony of the final chapter of Jesus’ earthly ministry?
Will it capture the imagination of the church, or rather, the collective acceptance that “The Passion” did?
Will “Nativity” pull in entire churches time and again for repeated viewings, driving up box office receipts?
The Index-Journal asked local residents what they thought about today’s release of this realistic portrayal of the birth of the Christ-child.
Following are local comments:

* “I didn’t realize that it was this weekend. I’m sure that my husband and I will try to see it. I think that it’s an absolutely good idea to have a film like this. That is the reason we celebrate (Christmas). When it becomes all about Santa and the reindeer we need to rethink things.” — Toni Sample

* “Yes, we’re definitely going to see it. It’s time to have a nice, real Christmas story. It’s a great idea and if it’s good we’ll see it again.” — Karen Cook

* “I’m interested in the biblical part of it. I know it will be difficult for it to be 100-percent right but I’m interested to see how it educates people on what (Christmas) means.” — Richard Nelson

* “I’d be interested in knowing what happens. I want to see how it all came about.” — Cynthia Goodwin

* “We’re going to see it, I’m not sure if it will be this weekend. I’m a Christian so I’m interested in the story.” — Mary Anne Wilson

* “I’m going to see it and bring my little ones. I’ve heard that some preachers have seen it and agree on it.” — Geneva Dulin

* “We’re going to see it, I’m for sure of that. We’ll definitely come out and see it. It tells a story we all need to hear.” — Bill Lloyd

Students evacuated at Lander

Learning continues outside after faulty fan sets off smoke alarms

December 1, 2006

By MIKE ROSIER
Index-Journal staff writer

It wasn’t a burnt bag of popcorn after all.
The cause of the “fire” notwithstanding, the emergency was quite real — at least for the opening quarter-hour of what turned out to be an eventual near 40-minute interlude from the class schedule.
Instead, it was smoke from a faulty fan motor in a heating and air conditioning unit that was to blame for the fire alarms that sounded throughout the second floor of Lander University’s Marion P. Carnell Learning Center on Thursday morning.
About 11:30 a.m., smoke poured through the halls, prompting the orderly evacuation of the building as Greenwood City Fire Department units began to arrive to battle the reported disturbance.
No injuries or damage was reported.
Meanwhile, students gathered outside the back of the building. Staff members — most located on the first floor — were ushered out the front door to await the “all safe” call.
While classes might have been stopped temporarily, knowledge and learning soldiered on in the small courtyard between the learning center and the cultural center.
The fire alarms, after all, had interrupted a galvanic discussion of “Alice in Wonderland.”
Once outside, the students of Reese Carleton’s English literature class naturally migrated toward each other and the instructor saw no reason not to push forward with the day’s lecture.
“We were discussing ‘Alice in Wonderland,’” Carleton said. “All of the students were around and we easily got back together, so I continued on with the lecture. I thought, ‘Why not?’ The students began to react and exchange ideas and we were able to set up a time for an extra session.”
While the lecture continued, Greenwood firefighters found the cause of the smoke and began setting up portable fans to clear the building of the unwanted guest.
Travis Cox, Amanda Richards and Ed Moore — all of Greenwood — and Meredith Abrahamsen, of Columbia, left behind their juvenile delinquency class for the fresher air outside.
“Someone came around and said that it was a burnt bag of popcorn,” Cox said. “It was pretty calm, though. No one was running around or anything like that.
Moments later, the students and staff members were alerted that they could return to their classes inside the building.

Stress and silliness all part of exam cram

December 1, 2006

By CHRIS TRAINOR
Index-Journal staff writer

So, it all comes down to this.
That’s a thought that is likely running through the minds of many Lander University students today. That’s because it’s time for final exams for the fall 2006 semester.
Final exams begin Tuesday at Lander, with students having Monday off for a “reading day,” a day set aside specifically for studying and preparation for finals. Examinations, which are set aside in two-hour blocks, will continue until Dec. 11.
Students are choosing different ways in which to prepare for the big week.
“I only have one exam,” said Ardeasha Singelton, a junior from Newberry. “But it’s in Spanish. I’m nervous about it.”
Singleton said she will stick to her normal routine when it comes to preparing for her big Spanish test. She said she will study late in the evening, beginning after 9 p.m. She said she gets more from the material after the hustle and bustle of her day is past and she can concentrate solely on her studies.
Singleton certainly isn’t the only person on campus nervous about finals.
“Oh, I’m absolutely stressed out,” said Janel Donithan, a junior psychology major from Hartsville. “I have four exams, and they are all pretty big.”
Donithan said she doesn’t have any particular method of studying or special preparation. However, she did say she would take advantage of any specifically dedicated sessions conducted by teachers or study groups before the exams took place.
Donithan said she has found a way to relieve the stress and anxiety surrounding finals.
“Just take a break and be silly with friends,” Donithan said, with a smile. “Whatever you can do to break the monotony and pressure.”
There are several ways to relieve the stress of exams detailed at www.askstudent.com. The site suggests avoiding procrastination in putting off studying, prioritizing subjects, and most tellingly, avoiding around-the-clock, all-night crash studying sessions.
Some Lander students already seem to be abiding by similar principles.
“I’m not worried at all,” said sophomore Porsha Kirksey, a pre-physical therapy major. “I just don’t stress about it. I just go over my notes, make questions for myself and review my old tests.”
Kirksey said she has friends who get frenzied around exams.
“I do what I can to ease their nerves,” Kirksey said. “I’ll see if they want to get together as a group after class, and give whatever help I can.”
Proving that the spectrum of concern about finals is quite wide, at least one Lander student seemed completely relaxed heading into next week.
“I’m not really what you’d call a studier’” said freshman Ashley Wood. “I’m not particularly concerned with exams at all. I think I have three or so. I’ll re-write my notes before the tests.”
The weight of exams to each individual class varies by the course and instructor. Singleton said her aforementioned only exam, in Spanish, is of the utmost importance.
“This final exam determines whether or not you pass or fail,” said Singleton, a history major. “I’d say that makes it pretty important.”
Dr. Robert Stevenson is a journalism professor for Lander’s mass communications department. Stevenson said his final projects account for 25 percent of his students’ grades.
“I do believe in putting emphasis on the significance of the final project,” Stevenson said. “It gives the student an opportunity to display what they have learned. Obviously, an instructor expects more out of a student at the end of the term.”
Stevenson noted the weight of the final is not a surprise to his students, as it is detailed in the course syllabus handed out on the first day of class.
As the instructors and their pupils brace for the storm that is exam week, one Lander student detailed how she is handling the pressure.
“I’m just taking it one hour at a time,” said Kendall Scott, senior mass communications major. “Just one hour at a time.”

Greenwood set to face Conway
for the Class AAAA, Division II title

December 1, 2006

By RON COX
Index-Journal sports editor

NBC might have laid the claim that Monday is America’s night for football, but tonight is “football night in the Lakelands.”
Out of the nearly 300-plus high schools — public and private — in the state of South Carolina, only two will be on the gridiron under the Friday night lights when Greenwood takes on Conway at 8 p.m. in Columbia’s Williams-Brice Stadium for the Class AAAA, Division II state title.
“I love playing on Friday nights,” Greenwood senior fullback Zach Norman said. “That’s the best time to play.”
The two Class A divisions titles were decided last Friday afternoon. The three other title games will be played Saturday: Class AAAA, Division I game between Irmo and Gaffney will be at 12:30 p.m., followed by Class AA Newberry and Cheraw at 3:30 and capped by Class AAA Blythewood and Timberland at 6:30.
That gives Greenwood (12-2) and Conway (13-1) free reign over the stadium and it allows both squads the opportunity of keeping things as normal as possible during what will most undoubtedly be an abnormal night for players, coaches and fans alike.
“We’ll be as close to our regular schedule as we’ll possibly be,” said Eagles coach Shell Dula, who will be looking for his sixth state title, third with Greenwood. “The main thing is we don’t have to coordinate the dressing room like they do on Saturday. We’re the only two teams there. You get there and you can spend some time getting ready and you aren’t rushed before or after the game.
“Certainly, you can say all you want to but they still know it’s the state championship game. I think the key thing is you stay on your routine as much as possible. That’s another thing about playing on Friday night. We’ll try to stay as close to the schedule as we can.”
A coin flip designated Greenwood, the top seed in the Class AAAA, Division II playoffs, as the visiting team. This means equipment managers Julius Pinson and Steve Owings will have to dust off the Eagles’ road whites for the first time since the team’s last road trip when Greenwood loaded on the bus to play Wren Oct. 28 in Piedmont.
The Eagles have played the previous four games, including three in the playoffs, at the friendly confines of J.W. Babb Stadium.
But the Tigers have enjoyed the comforts of home for almost as long. Third-seeded Conway has been at home in all three playoff games, defeating No. 14 Orangeburg-Wilkinson, No. 6 York and No. 10 Berkeley.
“This is our first and it’s also going to be Conway’s first,” said Dula, whose team is 4-1 on the road this season. “We’ve played well on the road. We played well at Dorman. So I think we’ll be fine.”
This is the first trip for Greenwood since winning back-to-back titles in 2000, while Conway is making its fourth trip in six years.
Neither team’s road to the finals was smoothly paved. Potholes on and off the field laid in wait.
Injuries, a standard bump for any team, have plagued the Eagles all season. After losing a returning starter after the first day, the team has had several key players miss time, including senior tailbacks Marcus Carroll and Jarvie Robinson and senior defensive linemen Nick Mountz and Jordan Gary.
“We had a starting offensive guard get hurt the first day of practice,” Dula said. “We’ve had some other injuries, but we’ve overcome that. The ability to overcome adversity has been there.”
But perhaps equally as distracting as battling through injuries for the Eagles was the on-going saga of former standout receiver Xavier Dye and his attempt to transfer to Byrnes.
Dye eventually won the right to play for the Rebels, not before Dula and the Eagles were drawn in for weeks. However, Dye will be sitting the Weekend of Champions out along with the rest of the Rebels while his former team heads to Columbia.
Dula put the whole event profoundly and succinctly at Monday’s press conference: “poetic justice.”
Conway had an off-the-field situation arise this season quite similar to Dula’s dealings with Dye. Coach Chuck Jordan dismissed two starting linebackers: one at mid-season and the other, a highly touted junior, before the start of the year.
“Sometimes one guy in the locker room can cause some problems for several guys and I think the decision made a difference for us,” Jordan said. “I made the comment the other day that our two best linebackers in our school aren’t on the team right now and there’s a reason for that.
“We’ve got a kid who’s been offered by Florida State, Florida, Clemson and everybody else and he’s not on our team. The bottom line is that you have to get kids with character and kids that want to be a part of a team.
“We’ve made a commitment to that so we’ve had to cut some fat off.”

Lady Eagles beat up on Aiken

December 1, 2006

By RENALDO STOVER
Index-Journal sports writer

Greenwood coach Susan Thompson and the Lady Eagles rebounded from a 26-point loss earlier this week by dominating Aiken High School Thursday night with a 57-30 win.
Vijya Corbett led the Lady Eagles with 19 points. Jacena Thompson and Syteria Robinson also hit double figures with 16 and 12 points, respectively.
Aiken was led by Lexy Williams who scored eight points in the game.
“I’m much happier with tonight’s performance. We had a rough night on Tuesday and the girls came back and had a great practice,” Thompson said. “We just regrouped and decided that wasn’t the road we were going to take.”
Robinson scored the first basket for the Lady Eagles in the opening seconds after her squad took the opening tip.
The lead was 7-0 following a three-pointer by Corbett, who connected on three shots from behind the arc in the first half. She then found Robinson inside to give the Lady Eagles a 9-0 lead.
“We needed Vijya. She’s the general on the court and she’s got to control it,” Thompson said. “She did a great job, but it was a complete team effort.”
Corbett got things going for the Lady Eagles with first basket of second quarter following a steal prompting a timeout by Aiken coach Aubrey Pompey.
A few seconds later, trailing 15-4, Pompey called a 30-second timeout to settle his team down.
“We didn’t do a whole lot tonight. Greenwood did a good job in pressuring us and making us turn it over,” Pompey said.
“When we turned it over they converted quite a few.”
Aiken had a chance to cut the lead to 10 points a few minutes later, but a backcourt violation kept the lead at 20-8.
Robinson’s three-pointer with less than two minutes left in the second quarter sparked a 13-3 run as the Lady Eagles extended their lead to 33-14 at the end of the first half.
The Lady Eagles begin the second half by racing out to a 42-14 lead by way of a 9-0 scoring run. The rout was officially on when Kyesha Middleton hit nothing but net on a three-pointer late in the third quarter giving the Lady Eagles a 49-19 lead.
Corbett opened up the fourth quarter with back to back baskets before getting the rest of the night off as the Lady Eagles’ lead grew to 54-21.
Thompson began mass substitutions with 5:32 remaining in the final period as her team cruised to victory.

Opinion

What would bond interest amount to for taxpayers?

December 1, 2006

Throughout the controversy surrounding the proposed bond sale by Greenwood School District 50, one thing is repeated time and time again. That is that it would not increase taxes. Trustees, and others, say the millage would not change.
The proposal is to sell $145 million in bonds to be paid off over 25 years. There’s no way anyone can predict what needs the schools will have during that time, but history teaches there will be future needs. If taxpayers think there will not be serious needs for the next 25 years, think again. Consider how much interest is paid on a $75,000 house over a 10-15 year period. Weigh that against interest on $145 million in bonds that would have to be paid over 25 years.

THERE’S ALSO ANOTHER unanswered question that should be the concern of everyone. Even if the millage did not change over a quarter of a century - and that’s a big if - there will be a lot of additional interest to pay ..... 25 years’ worth.
Who will have to pay that additional interest on the bonds, and how much would it be?
Nobody, thus far, has told taxpayers how much more they will have to pay just to cover the interest, let alone the $145 million principal. At this point, it’s quite likely that no one knows just how much that will be. Either that, or nobody wants to tackle that issue. One thing’s clear, though. Paying interest on $145 million over 25 years has to be considerably more than what’s paid on the average home, automobile or anything else.

HOWEVER, NO ONE HAS bothered to tell the public how much more interest it will have to pay over 25 years. It’s got to be a hefty sum.
There is one thing for sure when the public is handed such a huge obligation. It should never be left with so many unanswered questions. Still, questions remain, and contrary to some people, there are too few answers. After all, public schools belong to the public ..... and nobody else. That gives the public the right to ask questions .... and expect satisfactory answers. Too often, though, it gets neither. And although there are other questions, the public’s rights are what most of the debate is about, not to mention how much it will cost all taxpayers in the long run.

Obituaries

Mary Ellen Sullivan Bramlett

ANDERSON — Mrs. Mary Ellen Sullivan Bramlett, age 63, of 421 Old Asbury Road, Anderson, SC, wife of the late David E. Bramlett, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at the Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, on Feb. 5, 1943, Mrs. Bramlett was a daughter of the late Ernest Floyd Powell of Calhoun Falls, SC, and Eva Virginia Moore McCurley of Anderson, SC. She was a retired beautician and a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah L. Denny of Westminster, SC; son, Stanley R. Sullivan of Greenwood, SC; sisters, Annie Ruth Barnes of Sumter, SC, and Betty Jo Minor of Aiken, SC; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Darryl Wade Sullivan.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, officiated by the Reverends David Blizzard and Kevin Carter. Interment will follow in Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery in Townville, SC.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The family will be at the homes of her son in Greenwood, SC, and her daughter in Westminster, SC.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Oliver Bryson

Maggie Oliver Bryson, 90, of 311 Davis Avenue, widow of George Bryson, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 at National Healthcare. Born in McCormick, she was the daughter of late Tom Oliver and Georgia Morris Oliver. She was a member of Zion Tabernacle of Faith Church.
Survivors include her son, Odell Wideman of Las Vegas, Nevada; three daughters, Sarah Rollins of Trenton, N.J., MaeRetta Wideman of Greenwood and Hattie Bryson of San Diego, California; one sister, Sallie Lanier of Greenwood; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2:30 Saturday at Zion Tabernacle of Faith Church, conducted by Pastor Velma Williford. Presiding will be Rev. Andy Young, and assisting will be Reverends Darlene Shaw, Jerry Brown and Kimberly Martin. Body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial is in the Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Hwy. The family will receive friends Friday evening at the home of her daughter MaeRetta Wideman, 131 Old Sample St. Robinson & Son Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the Bryson family.

Glenn Harrison

Glenn Harrison, 51, of 410 Marion Ave., died Nov. 29, 2006 at the Hospice Care of the Piedmont. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Azalee Partlow Harrison Webster and late Otis Harrison. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Addison Webster, of Glenwood, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Katrina Harrison of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Deborah Harrison of Washington, D.C.; two brothers James Partlow of Maryland and Michael Partlow of Washington, D.C.; three stepsisters, Ruth Webster, Marie Henderson and Addie Whittaker, all of Atlanta, Ga.; one stepbrother, Guy Bailey of Texas. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Willie S. Harrison. Assisting will be Rev. Dr. J.C. Williams, Rev. Sandra Harrison, Rev. Earnest Cannon and Rev. Norris Turner. Body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park. The family is at the home of his uncle Dr. Willie S. Harrison, 1313 Bunche St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care of the Piedmont. Online condolences can be sent to the family at robson@nctv.com.
Robinson & Son Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the Harrison family.

Bucky Pearson

Lawrence “Bucky” Frederick Pearson, Jr., 77, of Morningside, widower of Ima Rae Burkett Pearson, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of the late Lawrence F. Pearson, Sr. and Pauline Edwards Pearson. He was a graduate of Gastonia High School and the Bowman Gray School of Radiology and retired as Chief Radiology Technologist with Self Regional Medical Center. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of the Greenville Shrine Club, Hejaz Temple and John Knox Presbyterian Church, Greenville.
Surviving are two daughters, Carol Elizabeth Pearson Todd of Barstow, CA, and Paula Rae Pearson of Greenwood; a son, Lawrence F. “Larry” Pearson, III of North Myrtle Beach; a sister, Betty Pearson Short of Clover; six grandchildren, Heather Anne Pearson, Lauren Anabelle Pearson, Alan David Todd, Jr., John Silas Todd, Ashley Nicole Todd and Vanessa Dawn Todd; dearest friends, Bernice Ezell and Sheila Walters and granddogs.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hal Lane officiating. Burial will be in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be David Todd, John Todd, the Honorable Paul Short, Jr., Kyle Hicks, Rep. Gene Pinson and Ricky Dill. Honorary escort will be retired radiology technicians from Self Regional, along with Dr. William A. Klauber and Jerry Ryans.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family is at the home of his daughter, Paula Rae Pearson, 115 Merriman Avenue.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com.

Agnes Nickels Reddick

Agnes Nickels Reddick, 83, resident of 715 New Market St., widow of Lovett Dell Reddick, died Nov. 27, 2006 at the Self Regional Medical Center.
Born July 27, 1923 in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Jordan and Bessie Pratt Nickels. A 1940 graduate of Greenwood High School, she was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Benson Sunday School Class and Cowan Circle. She had formerly worked in the church nursery and kitchen.
Survivors include her sons, Dr. Lovett P. Reddick of Kingsport, TN, and David N. Reddick and wife, Joanne, of Greenwood; daughter, Dell R. Owens and husband, Don, of Greenville; 6 grandchildren, Evan Reddick of Knoxville, TN, Polly Reddick of Kingsport, TN, Leslie Putnam of West Ashley, Jennifer Fowler of Greenville, Ryan Owens of Easley and Ashley Cresswell, Ph.D of Columbia; great-grandson, Grayson Owens of Easley; sisters, Pat Fitchett of Richmond, VA, Martha Agnew of Charlotte, NC, and Mildred Racette of San Diego, CA. Mrs. Reddick was looking forward to the birth of her great-granddaughter in March.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Tony Hopkins officiating.
Interment was in Edgewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Reed Waterson, Dr. Devore Compton, Bob Stevenson, Jim Puckett, Jack Tribble and James Martin.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 722 Grace St., Greenwood, SC 29649 in memory of Mrs. Reddick.
For additional information and online condolences please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com.
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Reddick family.

Geneva K. Reeves

Geneva Kellum Reeves “Mama Reeves”, 86, of 1015 Chinquapin Road, widow of the Rev. Ed Reeves, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born Nov. 21, 1920 in Elbert County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Gip and Etta Guest Kellum. She retired from Self Regional Medical Center after 19 years of service and was a member of New Covenant Tabernacle.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Dora King; brothers, Jessie Lee Kellum and Otis Kellum and a special son-in-law, Bobby Dykes.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Dykes of Asheville, NC, and Sarah Scott of Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Ora Kidd of Comer, GA; grandchildren, Kim Scott Harrell (David), Dedy Dykes Warner (Mike), Jeff Scott, Jimmy Dykes (Tracey) and Jennifer Dykes Henson (Brian); 12 great-grandchildren, Hyatt, Hali, Elisha and Isaiah Harrell of Greenwood, Zak and Carter Warner of Asheville, Whitney, Evan, Kristina and Alex Dykes of Asheville, C. J. Scott and Magan Williams of Greenwood.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Dykes and Pastor David Harrell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Yancy Robertson, Dr. Juan Bonetti, Johnathan Bonetti, Larry Kellum, Buddy Reeves, Johnny Reeves and Dr. Andy Funke.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The family is at the home, 1015 Chinquapin Road.
Flowers will be welcomed and appreciated, but if preferred, memorials may be made to New Covenant Tabernacle, 1507 Woodlawn Road, Greenwood, SC 29646.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com.