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The improving economy is welcome news for folks in Simpsonville and Greenville County. Home sales and new home construction is back up to levels not seen since 2007, and new businesses, small and large, are opening throughout the area. Greenville County’s 5.6% unemployment rate is third lowest in SC, down from 10.33% in July 2008. Greenville County leads the state in two categories: population (475,000) and population density (605 per square mile). Greenville County has the seventh highest median household income in SC ($48,428) contrasted with the lowest - Williamsburg County ($25,174). There are so many things to be thankful for that make our area the best place to live anywhere. So, what can we do to keep it that way? Along with all the good things that growth brings, it also brings change, and that means increased traffic congestion, subdivisions sprawling across forests and farms, commercial developments encroaching on quiet residential neighborhoods, among others. Local elected officials at the county and municipal levels are responsible for developing reasonable and effective policies that, when properly implemented, will encourage growth and development, while at the same time, ameliorating the negative aspects. Local governments are charged with establishing reasonable standards and policies so that new developments will enhance the area rather than result in diminished property values and lower quality of life brought on by un-tempered development. Good plans are not too rigid nor too flexible. In zoning matters they point the way to sound decisions taking into account the unique circumstances found in each case.
How are these policies and standards developed? State Law mandates that every county and city adopt a Comprehensive Plan every 10-years, reviewed at 5-year intervals. Greenville County’s current Comprehensive Plan was approved by County Council in October 2009. It is available online at www.greenvillecounty.org. These comprehensive plans must address nine elements: population growth, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, and priority investment (applying public resources where they will be most effective). The key to a good and effective Comprehensive Plan is a high level of citizen participation in developing the plan. Numerous public meetings are held during the process of development a comprehensive plan, but it is a struggle to attract more than just a few citizens to attend meetings, or to even to engage in the process online. At the county level, the Comprehensive Plan is augmented by corridor plans and area plans that target specific geographic areas for more intensive study and guidelines. These additional studies are always initiated by concerned citizens. County Council members are always eager to facilitate such studies with support by the county’s professional staff. In that way, citizens can have a stronger influence on the future direction of their neighborhood and area growth and development. Good planning, when properly implemented and enforced can prevent future problems, conserve public resources, and help maintain a good quality of life for all. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get involved.
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Best of the Best 2014 High School Sports by Jacob Wilson
Hillcrest Football
Hillcrest Volleyball
The Hillcrest Rams posted a school record 14 wins chalking up the school’s first state championship. The Rams trailed Dutch Fork 10-0 early. Junior wide receiver Brian Spurgeon sparked the Rams comeback with a 79-yard touchdown catch. Spurgeon caught 3 passes for 133 yards and also chalked up a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The Lady Rams chalked up a 53-6 overall record en route to their fourth consecutive appearance in the Class AAAA state volleyball championship game. Hillcrest got down early and fell just short of a would be South Carolina high school record fourth consecutive Class AAAA title.
Hillcrest never looked back dominating the top-seeded Silver Foxes 47-17 in the Division I-Class AAAA state championship. The Rams fell just one point short of a perfect season. Hillcrest plowed through the playoffs outscoring their opponents 154-37.
The Mavericks cheer squad chalked up 285 points en route to a fourth place finish in the Class AAAA state championships. Mauldin overcame a poor performance the week prior to states. The Mavs finished ninth in the Upper State qualifiers. Only nine teams advanced to the state
Mauldin Competitive Cheer
championships from the Upper State bracket. Woodmont Cross Country Runner Bursts on the Scene Freshman Emma Deroberts chalked up a third place finish in the Class AAAA cross country individual state championships. Deroberts completed the 5k race in just 18:34.81. The freshman finished just 11 seconds out of second place.
Mauldin Cross Country Junior Ryan Smith completed the Class AAAA state championship 5k course in 15:50.49, which was the fourth fastest time among all runners.
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JL Mann Cross Country The Patriots’ cross country teams had very strong years. The lady Patriots finished fifth overall in the Class AAAA state championships. Freshman Morgan Moseley finished ninth overall among all individual runners by completing the 5k course in 18:52.59. The JL Mann boys cross country team finished sixth overall in the Class AAAA state championships. Junior Jack Zemp paced the squad with completing the course in 15:54.13. Zemp chalked up the seventh fastest time among all Class AAAA runners. Honorable Mentions: Mauldin’s girls cross country team and golf team chalked up ninth place finishes in Class AAAA competition.
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How I Applied Problem-Solving to Weight Loss First in an Eight Week Series by Kerri Smith One year ago, I was recuperating from my 11th surgery in seven years. I looked in the mirror and knew that I had to make a change but today wasn’t the first time I saw it. Weight loss had been an exercise in futility in years past. The deluge of shaming images of people happy, skinny and in the gym proved to de-motivate me instead of motivating me.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. - Buddha This year was different. I detested not being able to bend down to tie my shoes. My size 20 pants were barely big enough to hold my girth. My body was overgrown and bloated. Medically, I was labeled obese. Every time I heard that term, a knot formed in my stomach that had nothing to do with the pancakes that I ate that morning. Something had to change. I had tried the traditional New Year’s resolutions. I pledged to follow whatever diet was popular that year and vowed to exercise everyday. Nothing lasted past the Martin Luther King holiday. The epiphany came in shocking clarity. We are set up for failure when we fall into the cycle of weight loss that the media and consumerism pounds into our heads. As a marketing professional by trade, I understand buying cycles intimately. Many of these cycles come about because of human rhythms but many are created to spur buying of certain products. For instance, August is a big new car-buying month because auto manufacturers have begun delivering
the next model year vehicles. There are also natural rhythms that spur change. Spring is a time of renewal and nature is coming to life. Our bodies respond to the increasing sunlight and warmer weather. Spring doesn’t happen in January in our part of the world. We fall prey to the New Year hype because people have added a few pounds over the holidays and deem it a perfect time to guilt people into paying for a gym membership, purchase exercise machines that end up covered in clothes by February and invest in the latest diet craze. Last year, my 50th birthday was on my horizon. The rays visible in the months just before the dawn of the second half of my envisioned century of life. I also knew that to reach that milestone a major shift had to occur and it wasn’t in my actions. It was all in my mind. I had to change how I thought about losing the extra pounds and I had to change the process to make it a success. Over the years my brother, who is an industrial engineer then working for tier-one Toyota suppliers, had shared the “Formula for Change” developed by David Gleicher and refined by Kathie Dannemiller in the 1980s and the “Eight Steps to Problem-Solving.” I had used the philosophy in business but never applied it to my personal life. If it worked in business, I came to believe it would work for personal change and growth, too. In this article series, I will share these strategies and how anyone can utilize them to address any challenge especially weight loss. I hope you will join me on this journey of discovery and success. Ignore what the media is telling you right now. Instead, let’s prepare for success. There are three factors that must be present for meaningful change to take place. According to the “Formula for Change,” these factors are: D= Dissatisfaction with how things are now; V= Vision of what is possible; F= First, concrete steps that can be taken towards the vision;
If the product of these three factors are greater than
(weight loss, in this case) begins in the mind.
R= Resistance
I hope you will join me over the next eight weeks to learn how to find real success in life by applying a tried and true method for meaningful change. Step one for readers is to invest in a notebook and a pen. Sit down and honestly contemplate the “Formula for Change.” Are your D, V and F high enough to overcome R? Write down what makes up your formula. If the answer is “yes.” Then, “clarify the problem.” Remember, lying to yourself is a form of self-sabotage. Bare it all and no matter how ugly it may feel at first, you will mentally begin to tear down the resistance.
Then change is possible. If D, V and F are multiplied and any of them are absent (zero) or low, then the product will be zero or low; therefore not capable of overcoming resistance. For me, I had reached that point. My D, V and F sum was greater than any resistance I would face. I despised my unhealthy body, I had a vision of being able to walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath and I knew I had to establish concrete steps to reach the goal. My first step was to look at my situation in an objective way that took emotion out of the equation. Knowing that I am an emotional creature, I had to neutralize this aspect. I also knew that all the “experts” weren’t experts in the field of Kerri Smith; however, I was the subject matter expert and I needed to begin acting like it.
Kerri Smith is a marketing professional by trade but dedicates her life to learning and challenging the status quo. Smith is a wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, professional speaker, teacher, student, author, survivor and lover of life. Learn more at www. cuexceed.com.
Toyota’s Eight Steps to ProblemSolving proved to be effective steps to overcome the resistance. The first step is to “clarify the problem.” When researching the steps, every source said you have to be specific. This was a difficult step because it forced me to be very honest with myself. Here’s my step one: Weight: 243 lbs./ 100 lbs. overweight according to standard BMI chart Pants Size: 20 Mobility: Constant low back pain, difficulty standing & walking Hunger: High, no control to resist comfort foods Health: High blood pressure, susceptible to illness, enlarged heart & liver Mental: Self-sabotage, excuse seeker Gulp. That was hard to admit to myself. It also shed light on the real issues I had to conquer. No longer could I use my go-to narrative that included excuses for all of these identified problems. It highlighted the fact that real change
Kerri in 2010, before the weight loss. Courtesy of Kerri Smith
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When You’re Sneezin’ This Season Avoid the Flu by Taking Care of You The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread flu activity in South Carolina. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System reminds Upstate residents to practice good hand hygiene, get the flu vaccine and stay home when ill. “The best way to avoid getting the flu is to wash your hands and cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze,” said Kathy Bryant, SRHS Infection Prevention Manager. “If you are sick, try to stay away from others and stay home from work or school.” What is the flu? Flu (also known as Influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Older people, young children and individuals with certain health conditions are at higher risk for flu complications. The best way to prevent flu is by getting vaccinated each year. (Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention) SRHS Influenza Vaccination Policy
SRHS implemented a flu vaccination policy three years ago to protect our patients, employees and staff from exposure to the flu. This policy encourages all hospital physicians, employees, volunteers and contract workers to get vaccinated against the flu. This practice is supported by the CDC as the most effective way to disrupt the spread of the flu. Those SRHS physicians, employees, volunteers or contract workers who do not receive an influenza vaccination are required to wear a surgical/isolation mask anytime they are within six feet of a patient while in any SRHS facility during influenza season, which is expected to run through the end of March. Hospital Visitation Recommendations: Your friends, families and loved ones are very important to us. We are here to take care of them and need your help on their road to recovery. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System recommends not visiting if you are pregnant, under the age of 18 or are an elderly adult.
We also recommend not visiting if you have lung conditions, a weakened immune system or are experiencing flu-like symptoms including:
sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
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5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. However, good health habits such as covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses. There also are antiviral drugs that can be used to treat the flu. 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. 2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school and errands when you are sick to prevent others from catching your illness.
4. Wash your hands often to help protect yourself from germs.
6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is sick. Get plenty of sleep, stay physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food. (Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention) Protect yourself from the flu SRHS strongly encourages you to get vaccinated. Contact your primary care physician to have this done. If you do not have a primary care physician, call 864-591-7999 to schedule an appointment with a Medical Group of the Carolinas physician practice near you.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or
The Healthy Choice Nothing can replace the results of a well-balanced and healthy life-style. The short-term and immediate decisions, made in the present, have long-term lasting effects on our lives and ultimately shape our future one way or another. Choosing a piece of fruit over a Snickers bar can be an internal conflict that many of us struggle with daily. Taking the elevator instead of the stairs may be an easy decision when faced with the possibility of shortness of breath, a sweaty brow and a flushed face. Opting for the easy way out may immediately be comforting, but more times than not results in long-term health problems.
A great sense of pride is found in southern living, along with that comes a well-fed culture filled with fried chicken, greens and corn bread. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) reveals that people living in the South are more likely to be physically inactive when compared to other regions of the United States. Your diet is directly correlated with your health and physical activity level. Think of the food you consume as fuel for a vehicle, the better grade fuel you feed your vehicle the better performance it gives and the longer it lasts. Eating healthy combined with physical activity is an equation that is proven successful. Physical
activity not only produces a strong body and immune system, it reduces the risk of future chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Developing a regular exercise routine is the first step to a healthier way of life. The CDC recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of physical activity a week. A mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity can be the difference between a long prosperous life or something far less enjoyable. Ten minutes a day can keep the doctor away. Break down your weekly physical activity goals into easy, accomplishable steps. It’s about winning each battle before you can win the war. Over time
these small yet significant changes will be the catalyst for your personal and overall life change. To learn more about living a healthy life style, visit one of the many general health classes offered at Spartanburg Regional. Visit our website for the class schedule at: SpartanburgRegional. com/generalhealth
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Prepping for Prom 2015: Preview at Carolina Bride and Groom Beth Kelley Fann Carolina Bride and Groom held their 2015 Prom Preview in store on Sunday, December 27. The new gowns were modeled by Makenzy Clardy from Brashier Charter High School, Sarah Colvin of Hillcrest High, Toni D’Antonio from Woodmont High School, Wallace Ann Woods from T.L. Hanna High School. Shopping for prom is a traditional experience, but with the rise of the internet it is one that has caused disappointment for some shoppers. Websites claiming to have designer gowns for cheap are usually too good to be true. Gowns ordered online have been reported to arrive in pieces, if they arrive at all. Shop owner Dana Garris says that is why shopping local for a prom dress is important. Trying on gowns can be
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Caroline S. Coleman Chapter Receives Charter Certificates Pam Evans, photo by Renee Bell Gallien Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, Children of the Confederacy, was approved for re-chartering by the General Headquarters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy on September 1, 2014. The chapter re-chartered in a special ceremony on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Fairview Presbyterian Church, Fountain Inn, SC, in conjunction with the 90th anniversary commemorative celebration of Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, UDC, our sponsoring chapter. The chapter recently received the official charter, containing the names of 39 charter members, and the Charter Member membership certificates. A presentation ceremony was held at the Fountain Inn History Museum, the location of a special exhibit honoring Caroline S. Coleman, for whom the chapter is named, on Saturday, December 27, 2014. The event was attended by CofC members, UDC members, families of the charter members, and SC Division CofC Board Members. Sumter Chumley, Chapter President, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Judy McCardle, immediate Past CofC Division Director, presented the charter and the certificates. Mrs. McCardle was serving as the Division Director at the time the Chapter’s Charter was approved. She was assisted
in the presentation by Mrs. Eloise Verdin, Past SC Division UDC President, and SC Division CofC Director Pro Tempore. Nicholas Dill, Chapter Historian and SC Division Historian for the CofC, gave the following tribute to our chapter’s namesake: “Caroline S. Coleman, for whom our C of C chapter is named, was a charter member of Oliver Thompson UDC. She was a prolific writer from 1912-1969, as a columnist for the Greenville Piedmont and the Fountain Inn Tribune, writing about life in the South Carolina Piedmont in the 1890’s and 1900’s. She published several books, including The History of Fountain Inn, Five Petticoats on Sunday, and Away Back Then. In his memorial address at a memorial service conducted by members of the Caroline S. Coleman chapter, following Mrs. Coleman’s death in July of 1969, Gordon Garrett, past President General of the Children of the Confederacy, said, “Mrs. Coleman was a lifelong Honorary President of the SC Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served as President of the SC Branch of the National League of American Penwomen. Her first love, though, was always history, and in the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Children of the Confederacy
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Staffing Update!
The Chamber is proud to announce that Lindsey Smith will be taking over Membership Development, beginning in January. She will be visi[ng businesses and recrui[ng new members, community leaders, and volunteers. Lindsey has been with the Chamber since December 2014, filling the role of Administra[ve Assistant. We are thrilled to watch and support her growth within our organiza[on!
In case you missed it… Sabai Technology held a Ribbon CuVng Ceremony to commemorate their latest business venture, Router Source! Learn more at sabaitechnology.com
JB’s Barbecue held a Ribbon CuVng Ceremony to celebrate the opening of their restaurant. Go grab a bite with them at 711 SE Main Street!
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OBITUARIES ANNE ELIZABETH LEDFORD Anne Elizabeth Ledford, 78, of Simpsonville, died Monday, December 29, 2014. Born in Radford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Michael C. Burns, Jr., and Edna Cumbie Burns. Anne was a schoolteacher in Virginia and a legal secretary in Greenville with the Haynsworth Law Firm. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Simpsonville. Survivors include three sisters, four brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 1, 2015, from 12:00-1:15 PM, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service followed at 1:30PM. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel STEVEN MACE Steven Mace, 59, of Simpsonville, husband of Sherry Henderson Mace, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Born in Dallas, TX, Steven was a son of the late Robert H. Mace and the late Jamie Ruth Funderburg Mace. In addition to his wife, Sherry, he is survived by one brother, John Mace and his wife, Cindy; two sisters, Rae Mace Wright and her husband, Ronald, and Ruth Mace Darrin and her husband, Bob, all of Texas. Services are being planned for a later date in Texas. Heritage Funeral is assisting the heritage-funeral.com
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CAROL H. ENGLISBE Carol H. Englisbe, 86, of Simpsonville, widow of Melvin J. Englisbe, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Born in Kenosha, WI, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel Hamilton. She was a retired employee of J.B. White’s and served as an usher at the Peace Center. Survivors include a daughter
and son-in-law, Janet and Earl Bradham, Mauldin; a son and daughter-in-law, Wynn and Barbara Englisbe, Callawassie Island; a daughterin-law, Nancy S. Englisbe; six grandchildren, Jennifer Pinkerman and husband Ryan of Greenville, Jason Englisbe of Mauldin, Ross Englisbe of Paris, France, Lauren Englisbe of Atlanta, John Englisbe and wife Merrill of Greenville, and Todd Englisbe of Greenville; and three great grandchildren, Brady and Noah Pinkerman and Ashton Englisbe. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Melvin, and two sons, William Englisbe, husband of Nancy, and Melvin J. Englisbe, Jr. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 28, 2014, from 5:007:00 PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel, Simpsonville. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 739 N. Main Street, Mauldin, SC 29662, or Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel JOHN “JACK” EDWARD SUTTON It is with great sadness that the family of John “Jack” Edward Sutton announces his passing after a brief illness on December 21, 2014 at the age of 67, at home in Simpsonville, SC Jack will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Sunny, of 43 years, and their precious children, Sean and his wife Linda, Sarah Shipley, Lucy, and granddaughter, Taylor Shipley. He will also be remembered by his sister, JoAnn Sutton, aunt, Odie Hudalla and many friends. Jack served in the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany. He worked for the BN Railroad for 37 years, as well as running his own pet sitting business in Denver, CO. Family was everything to Jack. He was an extraordinary man. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He loved vintage cars and railroad memorabilia.
Those who desire may make memorial donations in memory of Jack to their favorite charity. The family of Jack wishes to thank the outstanding care given to him by all his nurses at the Cancer Institute and Caris Hospice. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 2:00 until 4:00PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. NILMA TORO-TRICOLI Nilma Toro-Tricoli, 86, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, loving wife of 55 years to the late Charles Tricoli, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, Nilma was the daughter of the late Rosa Tito Toro and Herminia Lugo Matos. Nilma was a teacher at Escuela Elemental de la UPR and a principal at Barbara Ann Roessler Academy from 19912003. She enjoyed writing, painting and singing. She was a Methodist. Survivors include a daughterin-law, Jacqueline Rodriguez de Tricoli; three granddaughters, Charline Tricoli of Greenville, Frances Tricoli of Isabela, PR, and Carla Tricoli of San Juan, PR; and eight great grandchildren, Dmitri, Katerina, Carol, Carlo, Coral, Isabella, Charles and David. She was predeceased by a sister, Aida Rivera, and a son, Charles Tricoli Toro. Memorials may be made to Greenville DSS, Adult and Children Protective Services, 301 University Ridge, Suite 6700, Greenville, SC 29601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel RICHARD “DICK” COX Richard “Dick” Cox, 87, of Greenville, loving husband for 59 years to the late Carolyn Pike Cox, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late John Buck Cox and Mallie Shephard Cox.
Dick served in the South Pacific with the United States Navy during World War II. He was retired from J D Hollingsworth where he served as Senior Purchasing Agent for 45 years. He was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church and a former deacon at Roper Mountain Baptist Church. He was an avid private pilot and loved to fly. Survivors include a daughter, Janice C. Cooper; a son, John Cox; and one grandchild, Michael Cox. Visitation was held Saturday, December 20, 2014, from 10:0010:45 AM at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Chapel. The Funeral Service followed at 11:00AM with burial after the service in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 322 N. Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38105 or Rocky Creek Baptist Church Senior Fund, 1801 Woodruff Road, Greenville 29607. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. RANDALL ALAN “RANDY” JACOBS Randall Alan “Randy” Jacobs, 67, of Simpsonville, loving husband of Tammy Watson Jacobs, died Monday, December 15, 2014. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late James W. and Betty Jean Jacobs. Randy served in the US Army and attended Ohio State University. He was retired from N Wasserstrom and Sons of Columbus, Ohio, and was a member of Advent United Methodist Church. Randy was a loving father to his son, Matthew Alan Jacobs, Simpsonville, and is also survived by a brother, James “Dick” Jacobs, Piqua, Ohio. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Jacobs. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advent United Methodist Church, 2258 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville,
SC 29681. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel BETTY LAIRD COSTANZO Betty Laird Costanzo, 85, of Simpsonville, widow of Francis Xavier Costanzo, went home for Christmas on December 21, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Charles Nathanial Laird and the late Nina Leila Bircheat. She is survived by her only child, Karen Lyons and her husband Tracy of Simpsonville; three granddaughters, Kacy Hatmaker and her husband Jeff, Kaitlyn Bouchillon and her husband Aaron, and Keely Lyons; one great-grandchild, Tristan Kimbrell; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Katherine Maxwell and Rachel Shealy; and three brothers, Charles Orville Laird, Burel Laird, and Leathel Laird. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. The family will have a drop-in celebrating her birthday and life on January 17, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. It was a long time practice for Betty to make a donation to The Gideons in memory of her friends and family. Heritage Funeral assisted the heritage-funeral.com
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ALBERTO GARCIA Alberto Garcia, 76, of Greenville, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. A Funeral Service for Mr. Garcia was held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. The family received friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:45 PM at the Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral assisted the heritage-funeral.com
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We remember and pray for the families we have most recently served at Heritage Funeral Home – those listed and those not listed. During the Christmas Season please remember these families and pray for all those that have lost loved ones.
A Candlelight Memorial Service honoring these individuals will be held after the holidays. James D. Alexander Patricia Ann Follen Dana Pitt McCulley Alita Stephenson Jane Leora Dobrowski June S. Schoen John Kalman Kaufman Joan Elizabeth Oggenfuss Gerone Elizabeth Burgess Carnes Grace Chapman Mahaffey Kemeline Lynch Kathy Beck Joan Wilson Gilbert Eugene McCuen Douglas LaFoy Blackwell Patricia Clark Martina “Marti” Greentree
Irene King Moore William “Bill” Fredrick McCowan Greta Rose Branham Ila Farnell Pittard Richard Francis Hurley Sarah Louise Griffin Fulmer Larry Brian Jones Johnny Leo “Rock” Bridges Dozier Brooks Judy Ann Clark Gerald Pearson Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Moore Bruce Earl Etris Frances “Fran” Thomas William Joseph Walsh III G. Everette Sloan Terry Basil Lynn
Steven Charles Crytser Demiana Khalefa Stephanie Ann Borsch Christine B. Dean Linda S. Jones William Gene Murray, Jr. Robert Edwin “Eddie” Hipps Arnold “Arnie” Edward Perrett Evelyn Ida Beutler Sandra Sanders Libby Cook Gray Alexander Jesse Elmore Moree Kathy Culbreth Walton Frances Crews Myers Sara Kaylor McCall Wilford James Shelton Jimmie “Bo” Lee McCollum, Jr.
Marshall Taylor Park Charles Heyward Arnold Ruth Elizabeth Hamilton Sayer James Horace Gilbert, Jr. John E. Gambill Aaron Robert Carlberg Judy Elaine Gillespie Cheryl Ann Ferrill Justin Duran Leithold Lillie Beatrice Calvert James Lance King Lillian Pferdehirt Sheldon Lillian Frances Adkins Roy Burns
May we all remember that we are saved by the Grace of God.
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