BETTY B. SANDERS

OCTOBER 1, 1932 - MAY 26, 2012

ANDERSON, SC – Betty Branyon Sanders, age 79, wife of the late Roy Douglas Sanders passed away on Saturday May 26, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Townville, SC she was the daughter of late John Thomas Branyon and Mary Etta Little Branyon.  She was the owner of Hair Performance where she was a hairdresser for over 30 years.
She was a member of Centerville Baptist Church.


Survivors include her daughter, Chasity Lynn Powell of Anderson, two grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Sanders, Grayson Grantt Powell, sisters; Barbara Ownbey and Mary Bradberry both of Anderson, she is survived by several nieces and nephews, and a special niece Dawn Barksdale.

In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded by her brother; John T. Branyon Jr., one sister; Bernice Barnett, son-in-law, Jerry Wayne Powell.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:30 am    in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Silvey officiating. Interment will follow in the M.J. Dolly Cooper Veteran Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of her sister, Barbara Ownbey, 223 Manley Drive, Anderson, SC 29626 and will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 before the service.

Flowers will be accepted.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com

DOROTHY S. RAINEY

1923- 2012

ANDERSON, SC – Dorothy (Dot) Spears Rainey of Starr, wife of J. Hampton Rainey died May 26, 2012.

Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Hoyt S. Spears and Cleo Heard Spears.  She was a retired Banker after 30 years of service.  She was former Assistant Vice President of First National Bank of South Carolina, member of American Institutional of Banking and National Association of Bank Women.  She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Marshall Fant Sunday School Class, St. John’s United Methodist Women where she served as past Treasurer and on executive committee.  She was a former member of St. John’s Chancel Choir. She was a member of St. John’s Happy Group, Anderson County Women’s Club, serving as past Assistant Treasurer, Board of Directors, and Board of Trustees.  She was a member of Twinkle City Seniors of Starr.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, J. Hampton Rainey, son Michael Rainey of Starr, grandchildren: Jon-Michael Rainey, Sr., Brandon Rainey, Joshua Rainey, and Courtney Rainey Gibson, eight great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marian Qualls Spears.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Glen Samuel Spears, and a sister Mildred Speares Dorr, and a great grandchild, Hayden Matthew Rainey.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday May 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Batson and Reverend Benny Spears officiating.   A private family burial will be held at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Monday May 28, 2012 from 2:00pm until 3:00 pm
before the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 515 S.
McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624

MRS. MIRIAM B. GRUBBS

June 16, 1914 – May 19, 2012

Mrs. Miriam Black Grubbs, age 97, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at NHC Healthcare of Anderson. She was born in Banning, CA, the daughter of the late Curtiss Wesley Black and the late Maude Comfort Blanchard Black. In 1932 she was married to Max Wilton Grubbs, who became a respected professor and tennis coach at Anderson University.  They were married for 45 years until his untimely death on May 12, 1977.  In 1937 Miriam and Max moved from Banning, CA to Belton, SC.

Mrs. Grubbs was a member of Anderson First Baptist Church where she was an active member and sang in the church choir.  She served as a past president of the Belton Music Club and the Belton Garden Club.  Miriam was also active in the Anderson Garden Club and in the activities of Anderson University.  

Survivors include two daughters, Victoria “Vicki” Grubbs Cox, and her husband, Walter T. Cox, III, of Punta Gorda, FL, and Caroline Grubbs Singleton and her husband C. Philip Singleton of Anderson.  Also left to carry on her legacy are 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Miriam Grubbs will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Jack Couch officiating.  The family will gather with friends following the service at Forest Lawn.  

The family suggests that contributions in memory of Mrs. Grubbs be made to the Anderson University Tennis Scholarship Fund, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 or First Baptist Church of Anderson, 307 S. Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

HENRY DUTTON

April 30, 1918 – May 16, 2012

ANDERSON, SC - Henry Herbert Dutton, age 94, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Reliable Health and Rehab Center in Atlanta, GA.

Born in Elberton, GA on April 30, 1918, Mr. Dutton was the son of the late Garrison Dutton and Gussie McCall Dutton.  He was a United States Army World War II veteran receiving a Purple Heart.  He was a skilled carpenter and was of the Christian Faith.

He is survived by sons, Raymond Dutton and his wife Kim of Duluth, GA and Andy Dutton and his wife Myong of Seoul, Korea; daughter, Elaine McMaster and her husband Frank of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and her daughter, Renee Damerow; sister, Garrissee Gault of Anderson; brother, Maxie Dutton of Anderson; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Eunice Vickery Dutton.
 
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at11:00 AM in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Dr. Jack Couch.  Interment will follow in Iva City Cemetery with military honors.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, May 21, 2012 from 7 PM until 9 PM.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com

MILDRED L BEARDEN

May 6, 1928 – May 18, 2012

ANDERSON, SC:Mildred Lawrence Bearden, age 84, of 106 Willow Wood Lane, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at her home.

Born in Clarksville, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Comer Lawrence and the late Amanda Brock Lawrence.  She worked as a bookkeeper for several years and was a member of the Round Dance Club.   Not only did she love her dance, she loved traveling with her husband and her passion for gardening could be seen in her beautiful flowers.      

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, W. Robert Bearden of the residence, son, Eddie Taylor of Anderson; step-daughters, Carlita Turk (Billy) of Demorest, GA, Teresa Ford (Billy) of Cummings, GA and Sonya Easch (David) of Clarksville, GA.  

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Rudolph Lawrence who died at birth.

The Funeral Service to honor the life of Mrs. Bearden will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. Jack Couch         officiating.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

The family will be at the residence.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.