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8A THE GAFFNEY LEDGER FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2004 LOCAL NEWS OBITUARIES Katelyn P. Bailey Katelyn Paige Bailey, 6- week-old daughter of Brian Keith Bailey and Tonya Wilkie Bailey of 124 Laurel Lane, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in Greenville Memorial Hospi. tal. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Karmen Hope Bailey of the home; maternal grandparents, David and Elaine Fitch of Blacksburg and Jimmy and Debbie Wilkie of Gaffney; paternal grandparents, Keith and Teresa Bailey of Gaffney; maternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Shirley Wilkie of Gaffney and James Bolin of Blacksburg; and paternal and Elnita Poole and Doris great-grandparents, Ralph Bailey, all of Gaffney.

Graveside services will be held today at 4 p.m. at Frederick Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Steve Durham. The family is at the home. Arrangements by ShufordHatcher Funeral home.

Jimmy Ruppe Owner of Jimmy Ruppe Rentals "Jimmy" James Melvin Ruppe, 62, of 3339 Union died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, in Spartanburg Regional Healthcare. A native of Gaffney, he was the husband of Judith Kay Harris Ruppe and son of Doris Ellen Blanton Ruppe and the late James Floyd Ruppe. Mr. Ruppe was owner of Jimmy Ruppe Rentals and was a state constable for many years.

He was a member of Cherokee Creek Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, "Judy" Judith Kay Harris Ruppe of the home; daughter, Jennifer Ruppe Rogers of Gaffney; grandson, Zachary Taylor 1 Rogers; mother, Doris Ellen Blanton Ruppe of Gaffney, sisters, Gail Bright of Gaffney, Pam Parker of Suffolk, and Penny Harper of Blountville, and brother Ricky Ruppe of Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Frederick Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Revs. Scott Wachter and Terry Pleasant. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hicks, John T.

Crocker, Joe Mathis, Pittman Grubb, Jason Harris, Wayne Peeler and Mike Mathis. The family is at the home, 3339 Union and at the home of his mother at 115 Bridges Farm Road. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinsville Gaffney, S.C. 29340; Buford Street United Methodist Church, 120 E. Buford Gaffney, S.C.

29340; or to Calvary Baptist Church, 2929 Cherokee Gaffney, S.C. 29340. Arrangements by ShufordHatcher Funeral Home. Enid T. Sicard VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

Enid T. Sicard, 85, went to join the love her life, Joseph R. Sicard, on Aug. 11, 2004. Born in Freeman, Maine, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Tash.

Enid was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Sunshine Club. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Arnold Tash and Donald Tash; and grandchildren, Jimmy, Joey and Stephanie. Enid was loved by all. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the children in her neighborhood. Enid will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Jane Blakeley of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Teresa Burton and husband, Mark, of Jacksonville, Robert Bolton and wife, Robin, and Stephen Bolton and wife, Jessica, who lovingly cared for Enid, all of Virginia Beach; great-grandchildren, Robert Bolton Tiffany Ann Bolton, Miranda Burton, Joseph Bolton, Theresa Bolton, Cody Bolton, Collin Burton and Jazmine Bolton; nephews, Richard Tash and wife, Frances, James Tash and wife, Claire, Donald Tash and wife, Olive, and William Tash and wife, Priscilla, all of New England. A special thanks to Odyssey Health Care Hospice, especially, Carmen Largo, and Enid's caregiver, Wanda Locke; and a host of other loving family members and friends, including Amy Elliott, Dawn Tefft, Brenda Lamboy and Lisa Ruiz. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, Va. Rosa Dover Atkins, 77, of 611 Filter Plant Road, died Wednesday, Aug.

11, 2004, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center. A native of York County, she was the widow of James Atkins, Sr. and daughter of the late Arthur and Ellen McAfee Dover. She was a member of Elm Street Church of God and a member of the Golden Agers. Surviving are two sons, James Atkins, Jr.

and Charles Wayne Atkins, both of Gaffney; two daughters, Mary Millwood of Greer and Janet Skaggs of Spartanburg; a brother, Charlie Dover of Gaffney; two sisters, Mary Carroll of Blacksburg and Vergie Johnson of Clover; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two stepgreat In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by a brother, A.W. Dover, and a sister, Bertie Laughlin. Services will be held today at 4 p.m. at Elm Street Church of God, conducted by the Rev.

James Garner. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery in Hickory Grove. Pallbearers will be Billy Millwood, Billy Ray Parker, Eddie Dean Parker, Timmy Atkins, Mike Atkins, Carson Atkins, Lyman Ruppe and Sidney Weaver. Memorials may be made to Disabilities and Special Needs Rosa D. Atkins York County native WHAT'S UP Notices I Communities in Schools of Cherokee County announces the sponsorship of the U.S.

Department of Agriculture AtRisk After School Snack Program. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For more information about the sites being sponsored by Communities in Schools of Cherokee County, call 864-902-9904. Special events 1 Upstate Wings, Chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will have a food run on Sunday, Aug. 15. Proceeds will go to Harbor of Hope in Gaffney. All motorcycles are welcome.

Riders should bring non-perishable food, paper items (paper plates, bathroom tissue, blankets, coats, shoes, etc. Meet at Old Post General Store, 1124 Chesnee Hwy, at 1:30 p.m. to parade out at 2 pan. For information, call Candie and Larry Williams, 864- 838-3492. Support groups Al Anon meets every Thursday from 8-9 p.m.

at Limestone Presbyterian Church (use side entrance), If a friend or loved one has a problem with alcohol, these meetings can help you. Alcoholics Anonymous Lease-To-0wn! Lowl Monthly Payments! Free Delivery! TYLER HOME CENTER APPLIANCES FURNITURE 612 E. Frederick St. Galtney 864-489-2616 Board, 959 E. O'Neal Gaffney, S.C.

29340. The family is at the home. Arrangements by White Columns of Gaffney. Mildred Wyatt Wise, 74, of 212 Marietta died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at her home.

A native of Gaffney, she was the wife of Charlie William Wise and daughter of the late John Harry Wyatt and the late Nettie Kirby Wyatt. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Randy Wise and Chad Sprouse, both of Gaffney; three daughters, Debra Seay of Blacksburg, Connie Mullinax and Jessica Sprouse Swofford, both of Gaffney; four brother's, Harold Wyatt, Jim Wyatt, Donald Wyatt and Bob Wyatt, all of Gaffney; three sisters, Laura Belle Allison, Millie Wyatt, both of Gaffney, and Barbara Fowler of Cowpens; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Wyatt Cobb.

Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at ShufordHatcher Chapel, conducted by the Revs. Calvin Hall and Randall White. Burial will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be David Lee Wise, Charlie Neelands, David W.

Wise, Bobby Wise, Donald Ruppe, J.L. Wyatt Jr. and Edward Fowler. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the residence. Mildred W.

Wise Homemaker meets Mondays and Thursdays at Limestone Presbyterian Church and Tuesdays at Limestone Methodist Church. All meetings begin at 8 p.m. Do you think you have a problem with drugs? If so, Narcotics Anonymous can help. NCAA's Helpline number is 1-800-828-5689. Regional meeting info for North Carolina and South Carolina is available at 1-888-370-6262.

The local Narcotics Anonymous group meets each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Arrangements by ShufordHatcher Funeral Home. Edith Taylor Edith Taylor, 74, of Gray Court, S.C., died Aug. 10, 2004, at her residence.

She was the wife of Jack H. Taylor and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Kim Taylor Wilkie of Gaffney, Tracie Taylor Langston of Gray Court and Cathy McMahan of one son, Bob Rearden of Clemson; six sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren, Micki Franks, Amy McMahan, Amanda Carpenter and Alan Langston, all of Laurens, Carol Barnes of Gray Court, James Spearman and Brook Wilson, both of Gaffney; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Greg Taylor, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kennedy Funeral Home in Laurens.

The family is at the home at 296 Cook Road, Gray Court. Kennedy H. Truzy Baby kennedy Haeven Truzy, infant daughter of Attorney Karonnie Truzy and Ebony Shippy Truzy of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Forsyth Medical Center, WinstonSalem. Surviving in addition to her parents are grandparents, Lewis Truzy and Juanita Truzy and Victor Shippy and Brenda Shippy; great-grandparents, Edna and Rosa Worthy; and a number of aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Spar- Church on Floyd Baker Boulevard. The Cleveland County Area Brain Injury support group wilt meet Thursday, Aug. 19, from p.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in the small dining room of the Family Life Center.

The group meets the third Thursday of each month and is for families and individuals who have experienced and are coping with a brain injury For more information, contact 704-434-5624 or toll free, 1- 877-962-7246. Gordon Mortuary LOCALLY OPERATED "Serving with dignity pride since 1948" 400 W. CHEROKEE ST. BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 864-839-2334 SCOTT GORDON: Manager Funeral Director MEDI -FARE DRUG CENTER 300 W. Pine St.

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Charles Shippy. Arrangements by Foster Funeral Home of Gaffney. Clyde Littlejohn Retired from National Tool Co. Clyde Littlejohn, 88, of 100 Kenbridge Place Lynchburg, widower of Velma Wynn Littlejohn, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at 3:35 a.m.

in Lynchburg Center. Health and Rehab Mr. Littlejohn was member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, where he served as an usher from 1977-1998. He was retired from National Tool Company in Kenilworth, N.J., and moved back to Gaffney after his retirement. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly Ann Littlejohn of Lynchburg; and three sisters, Ruby Lipscomb, Evelyn Goudelock and Justine Wilkins, all of Gaffney.

Services will be held Monday afternoon at Philadelphia Baptist Church, conducted by the Revs. Danny Burnside and John W. Wilkins. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Body will be placed in the church an hour before the funeral.

Pallbearers and flower bearers will be his nephews and nieces, respectively. Arrangements by Foster Funeral Home. Rosa M. Bynum Gaffney native Rosa Mae "Jitty" Bynum, 51, of 56 Linwood Apt. 102, Williamstown, N.J., died Tuesday, Aug.

10, 2004, at her residence. Daughter of Rosa Lee Pitman Haney of Washington and the late Sam Dantel Haney she was a native of Gaffney and was reared by her grandparents, the late President Press Haney and the late Venus F. Fowler Haney. She was a graduate of Granard High School. Surviving are a daughter, Nicole Bynum, and a son, Rodney T.

Bynum, of Williamstown, N.J.; four brothers, Sam Haney, David Haney, Thomas Haney and Burgess Haney of Gaffney; three sisters; and a half-sister, Johnnie Mae Littlejohn of Gaffney. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Greater Mt. Carmel COGIC, 250 Chestnut West Berlin, N.J. Burial will be in Berlin Cemetery.

Arrangements by May Funeral Home of Camden, Pennsauken and Willingboro, N.J. GMS to hold orientation Aug. 19 Gaffney Middle School will and car magnets for $5. Activhave its fifth annual Back-To ity fees of $10 may be paid School orientation for sixth, along with PTO membership seventh and eighth grades on fees. Students will be able to Thursday, Aug.

19. pick up their schedules and The orientation begins with the cheerleaders will perforin. a hot dog supper from Parents and students will 6:30 p.m. Plates will be $4 for also have the opportunity to adults and $2 for students. visit classrooms and meet the Activities are scheduled from teachers.

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