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By The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. David L. Wolper, whose landmark 1977 miniseries engrossed the nation with its saga of an American family descended from an African slave, has died. He was 82. Wolper died peacefully in his Beverly Hills home Tuesday evening while watching television with his wife Gloria, said spokesman Dale Olson.

Wolper died of congestive heart disease and complications of disease, Olson said. He was a consummate salesman and advocate for filmmakers, said Mel Stuart, a veteran feature director and documen tarian who worked with Wolper for two decades. During his lengthy career, Wolper produced the classic Wonka and the Chocolate and demonstrated his showman instincts with New 1986 extravaganza celebrating the Statue of Liberty centennial and the 1984 Olympic Games ceremonies in Los Angeles. Frank Crouch WATERLOO Franklin Delano Crouch, 74, of 1523 Catfish Cove Road, Waterloo, husband of Billie Jean Clark Crouch, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at his home. Born in Saluda, he was a son of the late Frank Ansel and Eva Corrine Timmerman Crouch.

He was retired from Monsanto and served in the US Navy and the US Air Force. He was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of the home; daughters, Gayle C. Ostrowski (Danny) and Joye Ellison (Chad), all of Ninety Six, Tara D. Watt (Brian) of Anderson and Janice Marie Miller (Bruce) of Ware Shoals; son, Anthony Crouch (Lisa) of Greenwood; brothers, David Crouch of Greenwood and Richard Crouch of Saluda; 13 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at a later date. The family is at the home. It is respectfully requested that flowers be omitted and memorials made to Hospi ceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenwood, is in charge of arrangements.

Messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.harley funeralhome.com. Beatrice Freeman PLUM BRANCH Beatrice C. Freeman, 67, widow of Johnny Freeman, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at Savannah Heights Living Center. The family is at her home on Pine Grove Church Road.

Arrangements will be announced by Walker Funeral Home, McCormick. Dr. James Franklin Kelley Sr. Dr. James Franklin Kelley Sr.

went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, from complications resulting from Pulmonary Fibrosis and surgery. He was 68 years old. At the age of 16, he accepted Christ as his Savior at East Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C. Upon graduation from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, he went to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, and graduated with a Graduate of Theology Degree in 1966.

Accepting the call of God in his life to preach, his first pastorate was Philadelphia Baptist Church in Atlanta, which he later relocated to Conyers, Ga. Realizing the need of Christian Education for children, he led the church in beginning Philadelphia Christian School in Conyers. His other pastorates included Bemiss Road Baptist Church in Valdosta, Fellowship Baptist Church in Cumming, and East Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C. He completed his ministry of pastoring with starting and shepherding Fellowship Baptist Church in Greenwood. On his pulpits, he often placed the verse we would see and that was his desire.

Because of his faithful service and love for souls, he was honored with an honorary degree from Tabernacle Baptist Church and Schools in Greenville, S.C. He was the son of Clyde and Louise Knight Kelley. In addition to his wife and helpmate of 48 years, Judy, he is survived by his sons, James (Julie) of Dawsonville, Nathan (Rachel) of Social Circle, and Daniel (Kristin) of Oxford, 7 grandchildren (Maggie, Laura, Rebekah, Nathan Luke, Wade and Emma); a sister, Faye Ridge (Morris) and a brother Billy (Gloria), both of Greenwood. He also leaves behind his very close father- in-law, James R. Swygert of Greenwood.Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, David and Monroe and two grandchildren, Samuel and Ella.

Funeral services will be at East Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. at the church, before the service.

Because of his longtime service for his Lord in the Atlanta area, a service will be on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Hope Academy, the former location of Philadelphia Baptist Church-2360 Old Covington Highway, Conyers. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. at the church, before the service.

Burial will follow at Corinth Memorial Gardens in Walnut Grove, on Hwy. 81. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. (770) 466-1544. Please sign online quest registry at www.stewartfh.com.

James Earl Payton McCORMICK Mr. James Earl Payton, age 75, husband of Mrs. Maggie S. Perrin Payton, died at Self Regional Medical Center Aug. 6, 2010.

He was born in Greer, SC, Aug. 1, 1935 to the late Essie and Alberta Freeman Payton. He attended school in McCormick, SC; was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church; retired from McGrath Motor Company after 35 years; and then retired from The Hickory Knob State Park after 17 years. Survivors are his wife of the home; daughters, Linda Sue Adams and husband Arthur, Bettye J.

Polly and husband Derrick, both of McCormick, SC, Diane J. Payton of Capitol Heights, MD, and Gail D. Fuller and husband Patrick of Killeen, TX; sons, Robert O. Payton of Dortmund, Germany, Andrew S. Payton of Abbeville, SC, Bobby E.

Payton of Riverdale, MD; one son James R. Perrin preceded him in death; two sisters, Lorraine Leverette and husband Claude of Detroit, MI, and Elzo Lucus of Long Island, NY; daugh ters-in-law, Eula Mae Payton and Brenda Calhoun; sixteen grandchildren, two of whom were reared in the home, Ricardo S. Payton and LaToya D. Payton; and ten great- grandchildren. Funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m.

at Mt. Zion AME Church, with the pastor, Rev. William B. Brown, officiating. Assisting are Revs.

Eric Butler, James Price, Chuck Smallwood and Robert Haskell. Interment is in the church cemetery. The family is at his home, 404 Roosevelt Drive in McCormick. Services by Walker Funereal Home. Sarah Lou Phillips Sarah Lou Phillips, 86, of 132 Oakland Avenue, wife of Eddie B.

Phillips died August 10, 2010 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Saluda County March 1, 1924, a daughter of Henry Mitchell and reared by her grandmother, Dora Lee Ouzts. She retired from Greenwood Methodist Home (Wesley Commons) after 21 years of service. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church and member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 224, where she was the Gold Star Mother. She was preceded in death by two sons, Eddie B.

Phillips, Jr. and Lawrence Phillips. Surviving are her husband, Eddie B. Phillips Sr. of the home; two sons, Tony (Sonya) Phillips and Randy Phillips of Greenwood; a daughter, Sara B.

Phillips of the home; two sisters, Willie Mae Gilliam of Saluda, SC, and Annie Lee Mitchell of Greenwood; fourteen grandchildren, one reared in the home, Roderick Prince; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Alice C. Phillips and Louise Phillips of Greenwood; three sisters-in-law, Ida Gilchrist, Ada Mathis and Annie Robinson of Greenwood; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 14 at 2 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Rev. Darren Jones Sr.

officiating. Burial will be in Evening Star Cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons, grandsons and Willie Morange. Flower bearers will be granddaughters, great-granddaughters and Linda Sanders. The body will be placed in the church at 1.

Public viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Friday. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be sent to www.percival tompkinsfuneralhome.com. The Phillips family has graciously allowed Percival Tompkins Funeral Home to serve them.

Roosevelt Spencer Sr. ABBEVILLE Roosevelt Spencer 73, of 74 Shop Hill Drive, Abbeville, SC, husband of Frances Wharton Spencer, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at his home. Brett was born in Abbeville County to the late Johnny Spencer Sr. and the late Mary Frances Spencer. He attended J.S.

Wright High School in Abbeville County and worked as an Elevator Operator for Sears Roebuck in Atlanta, GA, retiring after 33 years of service. He was a member of Piney Grove Holiness Church. There he served several positions in the church and was a faithful member. Survivors include his wife of the home; four daughters, Dianne Spencer, Barbara S. Moore, Renee Brown and Teresa Spencer, all of Abbeville; one son, Roosevelt Spencer Jr.

and one godson, Anthony Bolden, both of Abbeville, SC; five sisters, Bessie Jackson, Rosa Mary Bolden, Nancy Frank, Sarah Spencer, all of Abbeville, SC, and Elder Icy B. Gaymon of New York; four brothers, Johnny Spencer, Jr. Wallace Spencer, Willie Spencer, all of Abbeville, SC, and James Spencer of Fayetteville, NC; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson of Greenwood, SC; one aunt, Lucinda Spencer of Atlanta, GA; two uncles, David Spencer of Abbeville, SC, and Charlie Spencer of Atlanta, GA. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Piney Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church of Abbeville, SC, with Rev.

Thelma Kelly presiding and Pastor Jerome Nance officiating. Rev. Thomas Collier, Overseer Henry Burton and Elder Samuel Stevens are assisting. The body will be placed in church at noon. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Public viewing will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Eugene Brownlee Memorial Chapel at Abbeville White Mortuary Inc. from 1-8 p.m. The family is at the home of a daughter, Teresa Spencer, 315 West Pinckney Street, Abbeville, SC. Online condolences can be sent to: charterinternet.com Abbeville White Mortuary Inc. in Abbeville, SC, is in charge of professional services.

James Wardlaw James Wardlaw, 36, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at Self Regional Medical Center. The family is at home of his mother, Mary Paul, 106 Woodlawn Drive, Abbeville. Arrangements will be announced by Richie Funeral Home, Abbeville. Gay Willis SALUDA Gay Smith Willis, 68, of 385 Chapman Road, wife of Dewey Willis, died Wednesday, Aug.

11, 2010 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Blyth Funeral Home Cremation Services, Greenwood. The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Thursday, August 12, 2010 4A Obituaries GREENWOOD COUNTY James Franklin Kelley Greenwood Sarah Lou Phillips, 132 Oakland Greenwood James Wardlaw, Greenwood ABBEVILLE COUNTY Roosevelt Spencer 74 Shop Hill Drive, Abbeville MCCORMICK COUNTY Beatrice Freeman, Pine Grove Church Road, Plum Branch James Earl Payton, McCormick SALUDA COUNTY Gay Willis, 385 Chapman Road, Saluda LAURENS COUNTY Franklin Crouch, 1523 Catfish Cove Road, Waterloo VISITATIONS TODAY SPENCER, Roosevelt viewing, 1-8, Abbeville White Mortuary FUNERALS TODAY BELL, Bertha, Noon, Shiloh AME Church, McCormick MASON, Elizabeth, 2, The Wood Mortuary, Greer HUGHES, Clifton 11, Harley Funeral Home WALKER, J.W., 4, Rockford AME Church, Mount Carmel WILLIAMS, Miriam, 3, Brown-Oh AME Church, Calhoun Falls OBITUARY POLICIES Short death notices are published at no charge. They consist of name, age, address of deceased, or of, date of death, place of death, home where family members are gathered and funeral home in charge of arrangements.

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We miss ou lo ve ou. our Children, Grandchildren and Grea Grandchildren 155676 i A i a i A a 2 8 a EDUCA TION IS POWER WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR RETIREMENT Of fice Phone: (864) 229-2141 323 Main, Suite 205 Bank of America Building, Greenwood, SC 29646 Give Me A Call oday Mike Reeder 993-4317 153654 By NICOLE E. SMITH The Saluda County School District is taking steps to ensure its students will enter positive learning environments without facing risk factors such as violence, drugs and alcohol. The district was awarded the federal Safe Students Initiative grant, a four-year grant. Saluda was one of the 29 districts selected out of the 422 that applied.

Project director Shelia Whittington joined the district in October. She has operated many federal grants since 1997 and has worked as a director of First Steps, director of 21st Century Grants in Georgia but based in South Carolina and Heritage Community Services in Aiken. Already the initiative is well under way, according to Whittington. has stepped up the plate and worked hard, rolling up their she said. intend to see the Saluda students get a great education and the communities kept Some goals of the initiative include reducing violence, keeping kids healthy socially and emotionally and improving student behavior and academic performance.

The district plans to achieve these goals through violence, alcohol and drug prevention programs, after-school programs focusing on tutoring and character-building and parental support. Using grant money, several new people have been hired: a truancy officer, a school resource officer, parent liaison, two parent educators, an alcohol, tobacco and other drugs counselor, and two mental health counselors all positions she said she hopes to keep on board when the grant ends. Whittington said there are plans to hire a third counselor soon. The counselors will rotate schools. The district has also formed partnerships with other agencies, including the Saluda County Office, Saluda County First Steps and Beckman Mental Health.

Whittington said the district is hoping to help parents. helping parents get better equipped to get their child stabilized in she said. This summer, Whittington said 27 teachers have gone through training, and more training is ahead. The initiative is also folded into curriculum: in kindergarten and first grade, there is the Pals, in sixth and seventh grade, the staff has learned about the All-Stars and in high school there will two programs, Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence. A health coalition of between 40 to 50 students will also bring even more awareness to parents and the community all to a brighter Whittington is most excited about the parent alert notification system Alert Now.

Now is a parent notification system that gives the school district the capability of calling every parent and give them information or whatever kind of update they may she said. case an emergency in the school, it would give the superintendent the ability to send out notification immediately. a great communication tool. It could reach every family in a matter of The system could reach more than 2,000 parents in that time. you enhance the school system, enhancing the community as a Whittington said of the entire initiative.

Superintendent David Mathis said the grant provides a great avenue to meeting social and emotional learning needs. positive for the Safe Schools Healthy students grant is that it emphasizes the social and emotional side of learning for he said. often in schools we focus on the academic, but we do have to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. Oftentimes we have to do that first before we can get to the SALUDA SCHOOLS Grant to help give students positive learning experience By DON BABWIN Associated Press writer CHICAGO Former Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, the Chicago Democrat who became the leading architect of congressional tax policy in the Reagan era but later went to federal prison for corruption, died Wednesday, a family friend said.

He was 82. Rostenkowski, who served 18 terms before losing in 1994, died surrounded by family at his home in Lake Benedict, friend Ellen Tully told The Associated Press. He died of lung cancer. He is credited with leading a 1983 effort to rescue Social Security from insolvency and pushing through a sweeping 1986 overhaul of the tax system. Friends and colleagues said that despite the corruption scandal Rostenkowski pleaded guilty to using office funds for his own use he will be best remembered as a master politician who got things done.

Rostenkowski, congressman sent to prison, dies DAN ROSTENKOWSKI David Wolper, producer of dies at 82 ALSO PRODUCED.