Dillard Funerals and Cremations

Clemson, SC - Mrs. Mary Pat Renfro Burton, 87, loving wife of O'Neil B. Burton Jr. of Clemson, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Clemson Downs Skilled Nursing Facility. Pat was born in Soddy-Daisy, TN on June 14, 1934 to the late Fletcher Chapman Renfro and Ann Evelyn Ledford Renfro. She worked for over 15 years for the Dupont Company in Chattanooga before relocating to Camden, SC with her husband, where she became a successful businesswoman by opening Pat Burton Realty which she owned and operated for around 15 years. While in Camden, she was a member of Camden First Baptist Church where she was very active as a Sunday School teacher, involved with the youth programs, and was a...

Cleveland, SC - Mr. William "Bill" Richard Maziar, 82, loving husband of Ann Margaret Smith Maziar, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Clemson Downs. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio on January 7, 1939 to the late William B. and Emma June Garvin Maziar. He had a quick wit and always loved a good joke, and loved sharing a laugh with you or anyone in the room. Bill never met a stranger, and he had a special place in his heart for all of God's creatures big and small. He retired from the Ford Motor Company as the Manager of Engineering Development Services, and in his free time he enjoyed golf, boating, and fishing. Bill was both inventive and a true craftsman, and...

Cleveland, SC - Mr. William "Bill" Richard Maziar, 82, loving husband of Ann Margaret Smith Maziar, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Clemson Downs. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio on January 7, 1939 to the late William B. and Emma June Garvin Maziar. He had a quick wit and always loved a good joke, and loved sharing a laugh with you or anyone in the room. Bill never met a stranger, and he had a special place in his heart for all of God's creatures big and small. He retired from the Ford Motor Company as the Manager of Engineering Development Services, and in his free time he enjoyed golf, boating, and fishing. Bill was both inventive and a true craftsman, and...

Beaufort - Robert Van "Bob" Pinkston, Sr., 92, Past Grand Master of Masons for South Carolina and husband of the late Betty Helmick Pinkston, entered that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens on Wednesday September 29, 2021. Bob was born January 24, 1929 in Salisbury, NC, the twelfth of thirteen children, of James Robert and Ossie Ann Elverson Pinkston. He worked in the automotive industry and hardware store in his early career, then helped his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Mary Polk, operate The Greenlawn Drive Inn Theater until it was sold. Bob retired as Deputy Treasurer of Beaufort County. Following his retirement from the county, he was not satisfied to...

Kansas City, Missouri - Paige Elizabeth Morrow, age 26, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in South Carolina as the result of an accident. Paige was born on September 7, 1994 in Lakeland, FL to Scott and Lori (Hartigan) Morrow. She graduated from Winter Park High School in Winter Park, FL in 2013 where she served as the captain of the volleyball team. She attended undergraduate school at The George Washington University in Washington, DC where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Fine Arts and Sociology in 2017. She was a member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and was the 2-year captain of the club volleyball team. She received her Master of Arts...

North Pickens, SC - Mr. Mark Nathan Day, age 57, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2021. Mr. Day was born in Pickens County, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Curtiss and Sue Day. Survivors include his wife Kim Day, a daughter Morgan Day Williams (Brandon) of Raeford, North Carolina, and a son Ryan Curtalan Day of Greenville, South Carolina. Also surviving are two loving granddaughters: Rylynn Grace Williams and Gracie Morgan Bauch. Mr. Day has a surviving sister Sharon Forte (Mike) of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, and a brother Michael Day (David) of Inman, South Carolina. Mr. Day, known as Nate or Nathan to his family and friends, was a graduate of the...

On Friday, August 20th 2021, Ronald D. Livesay, aged 79, of Six Mile, SC formerly of Westminster, MD, passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Born January 12, 1942 in Blackwater Virginia, he was the son of the late Thurman Livesay and Ollie Osborne Livesay. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Verna Livesay. She dedicated her life to caring for the man who stole her heart many years ago. She honored him in sickness and in health, providing him with constant loving attention and care. Ronald honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Boxer from 1960 until 1964. He worked at Black and Decker for 23 years and then retired from Carroll County Road...

Easley, SC - Mildred Jennette Rentz was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a devoted child of God. She passed away on August 16, 2021, following a brief illness. Mildred was born to Ona Elizabeth Wilson Rollins and Otis R. Rollins on August 29, 1924. She married "the love of her life" Mills B Rentz in 1943 and they had two children, Reba and Norman. During Mills B's career-long service as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, the family lived in Jacksonville, Florida; Hampton, Virginia; Mt. Holly, North Carolina; Paris, France; McGuire AFB, New Jersey; Kettering, England; and Griffiss AFB, New York. On every military base where they lived, Mildred was...

Graveside Service: 11:00 AM Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation to follow. Dillard Funeral Home-www.dillardfunerals.com.

Charlotte, NC - Mr. Jimmie Wayne Wright Thompson, age 78, passed away peacefully at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home Anderson, SC on July 31, 2021. Jim was born on July 6, 1943 in Greensboro, NC. His parents, William Arthur Thompson, Jr. and Goldie Mae York Thompson, and his siblings Carol Anne Thompson Martinez Alberts and Nancy Jo Thompson Fulp preceded him in death. Living are his niece Arla Waters of Atlanta, GA., nephews Thomas Martinez, Jr. of NC, and William Carey Martinez of St. John, FL., and niece Tina Davis of Central, SC and nephew Jimmie Fulp of Peachtree City, Ga.. Jim was part of the Security Service while working in Misawa, Japan and Peshawar, Pakistan. Hanes...

Corrin Floyd Donahue, 43, of Saluda, NC, died unexpectedly June 30, 2021. Corrin was born February 14, 1978 in Greenville, SC. She was the only child of the late Richard Stanley Floyd and the late Lorraine Coombs Floyd. She was a beloved granddaughter of Robert Jarnette Floyd Sr. of Williamston, SC, and the late Montez Dixon Floyd and late Madeline L. Coombs. In addition to her grandfather, Corrin is survived by her daughter Ellison Croix Donahue of Saluda, NC, fianc?e Jorge Franco of Saluda, NC, stepfather Jimmy Holcombe of Honea Path, NC, and life-long friend Julie Chesebro of Marietta, GA. Corrin was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Williamston, SC, a graduate of the...

Funeral Services: 11:00 AM Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens Visitation: 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens Dillard Funeral Home: 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29671.

Mrs. Nancy Jackson Hawfield, 89, loving wife of the late James Olin Hawfield, Sr., passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Clemson Downs Assisted Living in Clemson SC. Mrs. Hawfield was born in the Bethel Community of Clover, SC to the late Roy and Nan Jackson. She loved her family, gardening, country music, horses, and dogs. She was a member of Harrison United Methodist Church in Pineville, NC where she was a member of the Ladies Circle. In her later years, she moved into the Brookdale Communities in both Rock Hill and Central where she made many valuable friendships during her time there. Mrs. Hawfield is survived by a daughter: Sally Ingerick (Mark) of Pickens; and a brother: Bill "Nub"...

Miss Ellie Paige Burnett, infant daughter of Joshua James "Josh" and Lauren Paige Campbell Burnett, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, Ellie Paige is survived by her brother: Jackson James Burnett of Easley; her paternal grandparents: Joe and Paula Burnett of Pickens; an aunt and uncle: Madison and Jason Wilson of Easley; a first cousin: Carson Wilson; her maternal great-grandmother: Wanda Campbell; and her paternal great-grandmother: Helen Morris of Pickens. Ellie Paige was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother: Sherrie Campbell. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Mountain...

Jacqueline "Jax" Rains-Turk, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and the light to brighten anyone's day passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 24th in South Carolina at her and her husband Jeff Turk's beautiful new home. Jacqueline's life blessed everyone beginning on November 30, 1960 and will continue to in spirit forever. Jax was well-known in every community she belonged to including New Hope Lutheran Church in Agoura Hills, CA where she was cherished for her singing, leadership, and volunteership. Her passion for helping people was embodied in her involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, and her commitment to her work as a consultant in her business...

Cleveland, SC - Mr. Avery Ross DeBoard, Jr., 82, loving husband of the late Lorraine Swick DeBoard, of Cleveland, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Richard M. Campbell VA Nursing Home. Mr. DeBoard was born in West Chester, PA on May 18, 1938 to the late Avery R. and Burlie Esther Joins DeBoard. Avery served in the US Navy and aboard the USS Yorktown 1956-57. Avery spent many decades as a long haul trucker. He and his wife Lorraine, managed motels for over 20 years together, including mini storage facilities before their retirement. Previously, Avery and his wife lived in Sun City Center, FL before moving to South Carolina to be with their daughter and...

Cleveland, Tennessee - Mrs. Anna Christine Lyda Mickler, affectionately known as "Babe", departed this life to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on December 13, 1935 to Henry Blaine Lyda and Opal Breedlove Lyda, she was one of 13 children who lived daily farm life in rural Pickens County, South Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of fifty years, John J Mickler, in 2004 and by brothers Grover, Hiram, Glenn and Racine and sisters: Gertrude, Bernice, and most recently in 2019, Leila. Mrs. Mickler is survived by her remaining brothers Roscoe Lyda and wife Edna, Lawrence Lyda and wife Regina,...

Central, South Carolina - Carroll Bridges, 84, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020. Born October 27, 1936, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Edgar Wiley Bridges and Gertie Wright Bridges. He was married to Carolyn Young Bridges until her death in 2008. Carroll (known as Monk to friends, and Monkpa to his grandchildren) was a kind-hearted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that will be missed. He is survived by his three sons: William Bridges (Mary Noland Bridges) of Central, South Carolina, Steve Bridges of Massachusetts, and Keith Bridges (Rachel Gardner Bridges) of Plymouth, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Virginia Bridges Gaulin (G. Vincent...

Robert "Bobby" Walker Tuten Pumpkintown, South Carolina Robert "Bobby" Tuten passed away on Friday, November 27, at Greenville Memorial Hospital from complications related to the coronavirus. Bobby grew up in Guyton, Georgia, and was a 1973 graduate of Effingham County High School. He began work at Georgia Ports Authority the same year and entered the Naval Reserve in 1982 serving proudly as a Seabee for 31 years until his retirement at the rank of Master Chief. Using his GI Bill, he received a degree in Christian Counseling from Liberty University in 2014 and counseled fellow amputees in the area until his move to Upstate South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert...

Barbara Ann Alderson Kushner June 25, 1937 to November 16, 2020 Cleveland, S.C.?With a heart focused on faith and eyes on her beloved mountains, Barbara Ann Kushner passed away from this life on Monday, November 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with abdominal cancer. She is now free of pain and suffering, after living life as a true friend, a devoted spouse, and a nurturing mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John "Jack" Kushner, and sons David Kushner (spouse Christine) of Raleigh, N.C.; John Kushner (spouse Betsy) of Tampa, Fla.; and Keith Kushner (spouse Mary) of Clemmons, N.C.; six grandchildren, Keenan Kushner of Denver, Col.; Paul Kushner...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hunter Greenwell, 79, of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Greenwell was born in Charleston, SC on August 14, 1941 to the late Lloyd Hunter and the late Ruth Walters Hunter Barrentine Paul. She was the former office manager of M&R Packing, then received her Associates Degree in Horticulture, before working for the SC State Park System. Mrs. Greenwell loved animals more than people, and volunteered for the SPCA for many years. She was also an avid sports fan, from playing both softball and basketball, to watching the Clemson Tigers play any sport. Mrs. Greenwell is survived by a daughter: Virginia Marie Baumann (Karl) of Pickens;...