December 2022 New Member Jarvis Reeder

Belton, SC -​ Please join me in welcoming our newest member Mr. Jarvis Reeder.

December 2-3 2022 SPO Trial

Thanks to everyone that came out to support our SPO trial this weekend. Had a great turnout!
Congratulations to all who placed.

13” Males
1. Mike Ramsey
2. Corey Middleton
3. Jimmy Ramsey
4. Mike Ramsey
5. Nick Greene

 

15” Males
1. Brian Cawthon
2. Jason Snipes & Daniel Williams
3. Jeremiah Johnson
4. Chris Williams
5. Jason Snipes & Daniel Williams

​13” Female’s
1st Old Switzers Black Ellie
Mike Ramsey
2nd Sassers Secret Weapon
Tony Rogers
3rd Ramsey’s A Little Tequila
Jimmy Ramsey
4th Bullocks Creek Skye
Mike Ramsey
NBQ Triple G Pretty Girl
Earl Gillespie

​15” Female’s
1st Longlolly The Harmonica
Gene Redd
2nd Wrights Mindy 11 (that’s 2)
James Williams
3rd Star R Rae-Chill
James Williams
4th Longlolly The Unicorn
Gene Redd
NBQ Chop Talk Sycamore Simone
Mike Ramsey

Dog and Dog Owners Information

Belton, SC -  Important South Carolina legislative session highlights  concerning dogs and dog owners

July 20, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-two-year-legislative-session-ends-wins-dogs-dog-owners/
The 2021-2022 South Carolina legislative session and special sessions concluded with victories for dogs and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) thanks club members, sportsmen, dog owners, allied organizations, and every individual who contacted their state lawmakers about legislation that affects dogs.
Highlights from the two-year legislative session:
House Bill 4094 contained problematic findings about “pit bull” dogs and sought to restrict ownership of and require registration with an animal control agency of “fertile” pit bulls. These requirements would have applied to “American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers,” dogs displaying the physical traits of one or more of the breeds, or a dog exhibiting the distinguishing characteristics that conform to the standards established by the AKC for any of the breeds. AKC GR strongly opposed this legislation, issued an alert, and sent a letter of concern to subcommittee members. The bill did not advance during the two-year session.
House Bill 3067 sought to require that any second violation of the state law’s Chapter on Cruelty to Animals would have required forfeiture of ownership of all animals and a prohibition from owning an animal for five years. AKC GR opposed this bill because it contained excessive penalties and mandatory restrictions for certain offenses that do not involve the care and keeping of animals, and for violations of certain provisions that do not involve harm to an animal. The bill failed sine die. 
Senate Bill 186 sought to create new language regarding dog training techniques and devices, and to delete certain exemptions under current law for hunting dogs. AKC requested a clarifying amendment to protect the training and use of dogs for herding; flock guarding; vermin control; tracking, trailing, or treeing; field work; and hunting. The bill did not advance during the two-year session.  
Senate Bill 556 sought to make changes to laws that govern trapping. As introduced, this bill could have increased hazards for dogs whose owners participate in field trials, Coonhound events, hunting, and training for these sports, as well as hiking, wilderness camping, and other outdoor activities with dogs. Read AKC GR’s alert on S 556 as it was originally introduced. AKC GR recommended amendments to safeguard dogs, and the bill was favorably amended in committee. It passed in the Senate, but died in House committee.
Legislation to support going forward:
AKC GR continues to support enactment of legislation similar to Senate Bill 378. This bill would have increased penalties for teasing or injuring police dogs and horses, and provided that a person convicted shall pay restitution for costs of restoring or replacing a police animal and complete 500 hours of community service. SB 378 passed in the Senate, but did not advance in House committee. AKC encourages bill sponsors to reintroduce this legislation. 
Get prepared for 2023! 
Problematic bills could be refiled for the 2023 session. Take time now to meet with your state senator and representative in their home districts. Let them know that you, your AKC club, and the AKC Government Relations Department are reliable and knowledgeable resources on dog issues.
2022 is an election year. Encourage fellow dog owners to register to vote. Get to know candidates for office, learn about their positions on animal issues, and support dog-friendly candidates for seats in the state legislature.
Stay informed:
If you are not directly receiving AKC’s legislative alerts by email, click here to sign up. Learn about key issues affecting dogs and become familiar with AKC GR’s materials you can download and use.
By working together, we can support good legislation like SB 378 and oppose problematic bills, thereby protecting our rights to own, exhibit, breed, and enjoy the dogs we love.
For additional information, please contact AKC Government Relations at doglaw@akc.org.

Derby Trial Results April 1-2, 2022

​UBGF Derby Saturday 4/2/2022
Combined Females
1st- Griswold’s Dixie / Robert Griswold
2nd- Griswold’s Sparkle / Robert Griswold
3rd- Choptalk Sycamore Simone / Mike Ramsey
4th- True Grit Lil Twisted Lemon / Elin Cooper
NBQ- WW’s Jewel / Wayne Wardlaw

​UBGF Derby Saturday 4/2/2022
15” Males
1st- River Forks Hot Dog / Brock Holiday
2nd- Sand W’s Snoop Dog / Jason Snipes
3rd- Five Forks Riptide/ Scott Wilson
4th- Sand W’s Rambling Rambo / Jason Snipes
NBQ- Smity’s Burn it up Bobo / Keith Smith

​UBGF Derby Saturday 4/2/2022
13” Males
1st- Ellis’ Duke Kaboom / Nick Greene
2nd- Ramsey’s Little Ulysses / Jimmy Ramsey
3rd- Ramsey’s Little Chunk of Gold / Jimmy Ramsey
4th- Bullocks Creek Brice’s Patcher / Mike Ramsey
NBQ- Bullocks Creek Davis Highball / Mike Ramsey

​MAB Derby Friday 4/1/2022
Combined Females
1st- Beast Mode Hailey / John Lastinger
2nd- Griswold’s Piper / Robert Griswold
3rd- Griswold’s Sparkle / Robert Griswold
4th- Beast Mode Stella / John Lastinger
NBQ- Beast Mode Lethal Luna / John Lastinger

​MAB Derby Friday 4/1/2022
Combined Males
1st- Ellis’ Duke Kaboom / Nick Greene
2nd- Beast Mode Yes Sir / John Lastinger
3rd- Beast Mode Slick / John Lastinger
4th- Kelly’s High Cotten Dooby / Mike Kelly
NBQ- Maveric’s Don’t Tango with Rango / Eric Stepp

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Mike Ramsey Inducted into the SPO Hall of Fame

Belton, SC - ​Congratulations to our own Mike Ramsey.  It's such a special honor for him and so well deserved.  Mike has been involved with beagles since his early years.  Its best that he tells you how it began 'In his own words'.

Imagine the joy of a young boy going rabbit hunting with his father!  That is how my love of beagling began.  My dad had a pack of grade dogs, and we would kill about twenty rabbits every time we loaded them up and went hunting.  Those were fun times and treasured memories.
Yet I found that I liked running dogs, training puppies and watching them develop more so than killing rabbits.  Part of this was due to the influence of a good friend, William Pratt Ferguson, a Hall of Fame brace beagler.  He got me involved in brace trials and taught me how to breed beagles to get the traits that I wanted.  On his advice, I studied thousands of pedigrees to better understand genetics.  Later I decided that I wanted more of a hunting type beagle, so I started going to SPO trials.  I realized quickly this was the type of dog that I wanted – one that has the versatility to hunt and complete in field trials. I found some males I liked that were Gay bred and crossed them with my brace females.  Within a couple of crosses, I had a female named Bullocks Creek Jane Ann.  She had Gay, Buzz Bomb, and Little Man bloodlines.  I bred her to Double M’s Cocoa Bear, and that was the cross that really got me going as it resulted in FC Bullocks Creek Smoke and FC Bullocks Creek Hoss!
As of today, I have produced over 30 field champions out of my kennel.  I have personally finished 14 hounds, and three of my males have produced 13 champions each.  The only one I didn’t breed was FC Phil’s Line Drive Jake.  He was out of FC Bullocks Creek Smoke.  My dear friend Phil Nixon was the breeder of record for Jake.
My goal in beagling has been to help the breed by producing versatile dogs built for hunting and trialing.  In 2016 I was the UBGF Breeder of the Year, and in 2010, I had the top performing 13” female in UBGF.  I serve on the Board of Directors for Foothills Beagle Club.  My desire is to help fellow beaglers by looking at their pedigrees and suggesting crosses that might work best, by sharing information on treatments for different conditions their beagles might have, and by nurturing the love of beagling in young fellows in the sport.  Denzel Washington says it best: “at the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished.  It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better.  It’s about what you’ve given back."

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Two Couple Pack Trial 02/26/2022

Belton, SC - ​Thanks to all who came out and supported Foothills this weekend.  Special thanks to the judges, Todd Rush and Eddie Evans, and all the club members who worked hard behind the scenes to make this trial possible.

Mike Ramsey Finishes Another One

Belton, SC - New Field Champion FCGD Bullocks Creek Little Amos. Finished in a class of 36 Little males at East Howellsville Beagle Club.

Mike Ramsey with FCGD Bullocks Creek Little Amos

Nathan Ross wins at Foothills

​Belton, SC - Nathan Ross sends a special thanks to the judges and everyone who came out and participated. Nice turn out with 17 packs with a lot of good runs. A day I'll never forget. And thank you Foothills Beagle Club

Nathan Ross with his son Joseph

New Member February 2019

Belton, SC - Please join me in welcoming our newest club member Buddy Lee.

Buddy Lee

New Member October 2018

Nathan Ross

New Members March 2018

Jason Sullivan

John Hill

Blake Campbell

New Members December 2017

​Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest members.

Eric Graffice

Nathan & Sonya Culbertson

 New Members March 2017

Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest members.

Andy Holliday

Austin Stone

Mike Ramsey 2016 UBGF Breeder of Year

Belton, SC -  Congratulations to Mike Ramsey on winning Breeder of the Year at the recent UBGF Annual meeting held in Bowling Green, KY on August 13, 2016.  This is a major accomplishment and certainly well deserved.

Daniel Chapman places 3 at Hiwassee Beagle Club

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -   Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got third place in the big male class at Hiwassee's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 10/5.  Mill Hills Betting on Angie got 4th in the big female class and High Class Macy got 3rd in the little females on Saturday, 10/6. 
 
Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Daniel Chapman places at Quail Farm and Rabbitts Unlimited

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -  Rapid Run Long Drive got third place in the big male class at Quail Farm's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 9/14.
Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got second place in the big male class at Rabbits Unlimited's AKC SPO trial on Friday, 9/21.
Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Daniel Chapman places several at North Georgia's Derby Trial

Daniel Chapman

Dawsonville, Ga  -   Hull's Lil Caddy Shagger got first place in the little male class.  Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy got first place in the big male class.   Mill Hills Betting On Trudy got second in the little female class.  Rapid Run Long Drive got third place in the big male class.   Congratulations Daniel!!!

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3 Foothills Members Score Big at Tuckasegee SPO Trial

Tony Martin

Ellenboro, NC -  Tony Martin won the 15" female class of 21 with Braeden's Midway Baylee,  placed second and NBQ in the 13" female class of 30 with Beaverdam's Midway Zoey and Beaverdam's Midway Squirt respectively on Friday, 3/2/2012 at Tuckasegee Beagle Club's Licensed SPO trial. Congratulations Tony!!

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Daniel Chapman

Daniel Chapman got 4th place in the 15" male class of 26 with Rapid Run Long Drive at Tuckasegee on Saturday, 3/3.  Congratulations Daniel!!!

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Harold Godfrey

Harold Godfrey got third place on the bench with his 15" female VST Hoo Doo Bobbi.     Congratulations Harold!!!

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Tim Cooper wins at Poplar Branch

Tim Cooper

Aiken, SC  -  Tim Cooper won the little female class of 34 at Poplar Branch Beagle Club with Chief's Carolina Queen.  This was a Gundog Brace format and there were a lot good hounds competing..  Congratulations Tim!!!

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Randy Adcox gets NBQ at Poplar Branch

Randy Adcox

Aiken, SC -  Randy Adcox got NBQ in the big female class of 23 with Paige’s Liza on Saturday,  3/25.   I think this dog has many wins and needs just a few points to finish.  Congratulations Randy!!!

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Harold Godfrey finishes Chief's Miss Bee

Harold Godfrey

Bailey, NC  -  Chief's Miss Bee, handled by Kevin and Allen Morris,  won a class of 51 little females at Down East BC on Saturday 2/11. This is her third  win and she has plenty of points.  Bee is out of FC COLMAN AND MANLEY's LINE DRIVE and F.C. CHIEFS FIRST  LADY.  This is Pro 2 for Lady and Pro 6 for Drive. Way to go Harold!!

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Tony Martin, Harold Godfrey, and Michael Smith place at Sandhill's SPO Trial

Patrick, SC  -  Tony Martin got 1st on the bench and 2nd in the field with Braeden's Midway Baylee and 3rd in the field with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.   Michael Smith got 2nd in the field with his 13" female  Star R Bella.   Harold Godfrey got NBQ with his 15" female  VST Hoo Doo Bobbi.   Congratulations guys!!! 

Michael Smith wins at the Southeast UBGF Runoff

Michael Smith

Lincolnton, NC  -  Michael Smith won the little male class at the Second Annual UBGF Southeast Runoff with   FC Timberlake  Little Black Sambo.  This was quite an accomplishment since there were many field Field Champions in the class.  Congratulations Michael !!!

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Daniel Chapman gets 4th at the SECOND ANNUAL UBGF SOUTHEAST RUNOFF

Daniel Chapman

Lincolnton, NC  -  Daniel Chapman took 4th place at the UBGF Runoff  held a Green River Beagle Club with his FC Stinkin Creek Raspberry.   Congratulations Daniel !!!

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Club Members Score Big at Our Derby Trial

Belton, SC  -  Several of our members placed hounds at our
January 28th UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial.
Daniel Chapman -  Grand Final Runner-up, 2nd in the field, and 2nd on the bench with Mill Hills Saddle Up and Ride  Big  Boy.   1st in the field with Rapid Run Long  Drive.
Michael Smith  -  2nd place in field and 4th on the bench with  Smith’s Hilltop Baby Girl.  NBQ in the field with Smith’s Hilltop Little Girl.
Mike Ramsey  -  4th in the field with Bullocks Creek Little  Hoss.  3rd place in the field and NBQ on the bench with  Bullocks Creek Big Mama.
Tony Martin  -  1st on the bench and NBQ in the field with  Beaverdams Midway Bain Bain.
Tony Pearson  -  3rd on the bench with Pearson’s Blue Ridge Honey Bird.
Congratulations to all who placed hounds.

Jacob Freeman's Rabbit Hunt

Ninety Six, SC  -  Jacob Freeman is all smiles as he displays the day's harvest after hunting on Saturday with his father Joe and several of his hunting buddies.   Good job Jacob!!!

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Tony Martin gets 4th at Poplar Branch and 4th at Pendleton

Tony Martin got a fourth place at Poplar Branch AKC Licensed Trial on Saturday, 1/7/2011 with his 15" female Bailey.  He also got 4th at Pendleton's UBGF derby trial with his 15" male Bain Bain.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Steve Kelly gets another NBQ

Steve Kelly

Patrick, SC -  Steve Kelly got NBQ with Beaverdams Midway  Price at Sandhill Beagle Club's AKC Gundog Brace trial on Friday 12/16/2011.   This was the second NBQ for Price in as many weeks.  Contratulations Steve!!!

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Lewis Wilson gets 2nd at Tokeena

Lewis Wilson

Westminster, SC -  Lewis Wilson got second place at Tokeen's AKC Licensed Gundog Brace trial with Choptalk Stubby Stump in the little male class of 39.   Congratulations Lewis!!

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Tony Martin Gets 2nd at Tokeena

Tony Martin

Westminster, SC -  Tony Martin took second place in the little female class of 31 at Tokenna on Friday, 12/9 with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.  This is the female that finished first at Foothill on 12/3.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Steve Kelly gets NBQ at Tokeena

Steve Kelly

Westminster, SC -  Steve Kelly got NBQ with Beaverdams Midway Price at Tokeena on Friday 12/9/2011.   Contratulations Steve!!!

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Daniel Chapman Continues

Daniel Chapman

Belton, SC -  Daniel Chapman continues his streak with a 3rd at Foothills on 12/3 and a second at Rocky River on 12/10 with Mill Hill's Saddle Up and Ride Big Boy.  Big Boy is a 15 month old derby off his field champion Rapid Run Lil Cowboy Casanova.  He also got a win on 12/10 at Columbus with Rapid Run Lil Prissy.  This is her 3rd win for her championship.  Congratulations Daniel!!!!

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Doug Grant Gets 2nd Place at Foothills

Doug Grant

Belton, SC - Doug Grant placed 2nd in the little male class of 57 at Foothills on Saturday 12/3/2011 with Grants Cocoa Rocky Tan Man.
Congratulations Doug!!!

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Tony Martin wins at Foothills

Doug and John Michael Langston

Belton, SC  -  Beaverdams Midway Zoey, owned by Tony Martin and handled by Doug Langston and his son John Michael, won the litlle female class of 63 at Foothills  Beagle Club's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial on Saturday, December 3, 2011.     Great job John Michael and Doug on handling Zoey for her first win and congratulations Tony!!!

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Daniel Chapman Wins at Tarheel

Daniel Chapman

Cleveland, NC -  Rapid Run Little Prissy, owned by Daniel Chapman, won the little bitch class at Tarheel Beagle Club on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  This is Prissy's 2nd win and gives her enough points.  Just needs one more win  to finish.  Contratulations Daniel!!!

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David Prince places NBQ at Tarheel

David Prince

Cleveland, NC -  David Prince got NBQ in the field and 1st place on the bench with his Robert E. Lee bitch in the little female class of 48 on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Tarheel Beagle Club's SPO/UBGF trial.  He also won 2nd on the bench with his Haymaker female.  Congratulations David!!

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Harold Godfrey gets 3rd at Tarheel

Harold Godfrey

Cleveland, NC -  Chief's Pretty Girl got 3rd in the field and 2nd on the bench in the big female class at Tarheel Beagle Club on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  Congratulations Harold!!

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Harold Godfrey takes another 1st at Amelia Beagle Club

Harold Godfrey

Jetersville, VA -  Chief's Miss Bee, owned by Harold Godfrey and handled by Kevin Morris,  won another first place in the little bitch class at Amelia Beagle Club's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial Saturday, October 29, 2011.   Looks like you've got this game down to a science.  Congratulations Harold!!

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Randy Adcox gets 2nd Place at Cove Creek

Randy Adcox

Pickens, SC  -   Randy Adcox placed 2nd in a class of 12 big  females at Cove Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Saturday, 10/15/2011 with Paige's Liza.   Liza has 3 wins and just needs points to finish.   Congratulations Randy!!!

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Tony Martin gets 3rd Place at Cove Creek

Tony Martin

Pickens, SC  -  Tony Martin placed 3rd in a class of 36 little females at Cove Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Saturday, 10/15/2011 with Beaverdams Midway Zoey.  This is Zoey's first Licensed place but I'm sure there will be many more to come for her.  Congratulations Tony!!

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Harold Godfrey takes 1st Place at Quail Farm

Harold Godfrey

Mebane, NC -  Chief's Miss Bee, owned by Harold Godfrey and handled by Kevin Morris,  won first place in the little bitch class at Quail Farm's AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF qualifying trial Saturday, September 17, 2011.   Congratulations Harold!!

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FC Rapid Run Lil' Cowboy Cassanova Wins HOF Trial of Champions

Daniel Chapman

Collinwood, TN  -  Daniel Chapman won the 13" combined class at Jacks Creek Beagle Club on Saturday 9/10/2011 with his FC Rapid Run Lil' Cowboy Cassanova.  This was the 2nd annual HOF Trial of Champions judged by HOF members and the second year in a row for Cowboy.  What an accomplishment!!

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Hutto's Gall Creek Red Gal gets NBQ at Turkey Creek

David Prince

Ellenboro, NC  -  David Prince placed NBQ with Hutto's Gall Creek Red Gal at Turkey Creek's AKC Licensed SPO trial on Friday 9/9/2011.  His female ran in the little female class of 61.
Congratulations David!!

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FCGD Hooper's Dollar wins UBGF Triple Challenge Award

Harold Godfrey

Bowling Green, KY -  FCGD Hooper's Dollar, owned by David and Jacob Prince, won the UBGF Triple Chalenge award for 2011.  This award is presented to hounds that have three wins in the same calendar year. 
At left Harold Godfrey, official delegate for Foothills Beagle Club, accepted the award for David and Jacob at the annual UBGF meeting held in early August.  Congratulations David and Jacob!!!

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Belton, SC Current Forecast

AKC Judges Seminar  8/13/2022

Belton, SC -  Foothills Beagle Club will host an AKC Judges Seminar on
August 13, 2022 at the clubhouse at 417 Oak Hill Road,  Belton,   SC.   The fee that AKC charges is $25 and we have to have a minimum of 20 people.  The club  will provide a complimentary lunch and a light breakfast at no additional charge.  Class will  begin promptly at 8 am.  Plan on an 8 hour session.  Please email to lwilson534@charter.net or call cell (864) 915-7973 ASAP to reserve your seat for the seminar.   I need to let AKC know by late July those attending to make sure necessary information is shipped in time for the class.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Workdays Scheduled for 2022

Belton, SC - Work days for year 2022 are scheduled as follows:

#1  Saturday April 23
#2  Saturday June 25
#3  Saturday July 30

Workdays Scheduled for 2021

Belton, SC - Work days for year 2021 are scheduled as follows:

#1  Saturday March 13
#2  Saturday April 24
​#3  Saturday July 17

​Running Grounds Closure

Belton, SC - Again all three running enclosures will be closed this year during April. Pens will reopen on Saturday May 1, 2021.

Workdays Scheduled for 2020

Belton, SC - Work days for year 2020 are scheduled as follows:

#1  Saturday March 29
#2  Saturday May 9
​#3  Saturday October 10

Running Grounds Closure

Belton, SC - All three running enclosures will be closed during April. Pens will reopen on Friday May 1, 2020.

Another Special Workday August 24

​Belton, SC - Much progress has been made in completing the enclosure enhancements at the club but there is still work to be done. Therefore we will have another special workday this Saturday August 24, 2019 beginning around 6:00 - 6:15am. The purpose is to continue with installation of the new fencing turnout around the outside of the front and back enclosures. Bring chainsaws and metal post drivers if you have some. With a good turnout and a little luck we will be nearing project completion. Thank you in advance for your help and I look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Another Special Workday August 17

​Belton, SC - ​​Foothills BC will have another special workday this Saturday August 17, 2019 beginning around 6:00 - 6:15am. The purpose is to continue with installation of a new fencing turnout around the outside of the front and back enclosures. This is the continuation of a major effort and will most likely require several more special workdays before the project is completed. Thank you in advance for your help

Another Special Workday July 6

​Belton, SC - Foothills BC will have another special workday this Saturday July 6, 2019 beginning promptly at 7am.  The purpose is to continue with installation of a new fencing turnout around the outside of the front and back enclosures. If you have a metal post driver please bring it with you. This is the continuation of a major effort and will most likely require several more special workdays before the project is completed. Thank you in advance for your help

Special Work Day

Belton, SC - Foothills BC will have a special workday this Saturday June 15. The purpose is to begin installation of a new fencing turnout around the outside of the front and back enclosures. If you have a metal post driver please bring it with you. This is the beginning of a major effort and will most likely require several more special workdays before the project is completed. Thank you in advance for your help.

2019 Club Workday Schedule

Belton, SC - Please note, the following Saturdays have been set aside for Foothills Beagle Club Work Days for 2019: 

-  March 2 
-  April 13 
-  September 14

As a club member please plan accordingly to make these dates.  If for some reason you are unable to attend on one of these dates please contact the farming committee chairman to take a make-up assignment.

AKC Judges Seminar  8/11/2018

Belton, SC -  Foothills Beagle Club will host an AKC Judges Seminar on
August 11, 2018 at the clubhouse at 417 Oak Hill Road,  Belton,   SC.   The fee that AKC charges is $25 and we have to have a minimum of 20 people.  The club  will provide a complimentary lunch and a light breakfast at no additional charge.  Class will  begin promptly at 8 am.  Plan on an 8 hour session.  Please email to lwilson534@charter.net or call cell (864) 915-7973 ASAP to reserve your seat for the seminar.   I need to let AKC know by late July those attending to make sure necessary information is shipped in time for the class.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Small Pack Option Pack Break-Down Schedule

Belton, SC -  Many have asked about a copy of the SPO Pack Break-Down Schedule on the bulletin board in our clubhouse.  Originally Hounds and Hunting printed a schedule prepared by Rose Pollard the UBGF treasurer during the 80's.  I have prepared a similar schedule with additional information in PDF format.  This is a tri-fold brochure layout that should be printed on front and back.  Click below to download the schedule.

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Driving Directions to Foothills Beagle Club

If you need directions to our club please click here.

Can Cottontails and Domestic Rabbits Interbreed?

I found an interesting article that might put to rest the myth that cottontails can cross with domestic rabbits.  Click here to open the article.

AKC Judges Seminar

Belton, SC -  Foothills Beagle Club will host an AKC Judges Seminar on
July 27, 2013 at the clubhouse at 417 Oak Hill Road,  Belton,   SC.   The fee
that AKC charges is $25 and we have to have a minimum of 20 people.  The club  will include lunch and a light breakfast at no additional charge.  Class will  begin promptly at 8 am.  Plan on an 8 hour session.   If there is enough  interest we will also include an advanced seminar after the regular seminar  concludes.  Cost for the advanced seminar will be $15.  Please let me know if  you would like to attend the advanced seminar as soon as possible.  I need to let AKC know by early July if there is enough interest.

SCDNR News

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marketing/dnr-news.html

March 2012 AKC Licensed and AGBF Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 94 entries.   Weather was good on Friday and
Saturday.  We had  plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable  club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   All classes  completed by early  afternoon each day.   A big thanks to our judges, our kitchen
crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by  attending.  We at Foothills hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.   For  complete results click
here.

January UBGF Derby Trial

We  had a total of 70 entries.  A big
thanks to our judges, our kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did  an outstanding job to make our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all  who supported our club by attending.   We at Foothills hope you all had a  very enjoyable experience.  Click here for complete details.

December 2011 SPO Trial

We  had a total of 168 entries.  Weather was good and plenty of rabbits  thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed  rabbits throughout the year.   All classes completed by early to mid   afternoon each day. 
 Thanks to our judges, our  kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job to make
our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by
attending.   We at Foothills  hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.  For complete details click here.

Stir Fry Rabbit - From Field to Table

This is a very interesting and different way to serve rabbit.   Click here for details.

SCDNR on Tree Stand Safety

Many of us are deer hunters and use tree stands to improve our chances of bagging a big boy.  The SCDNR has information that is very informative concerning safety.  Click here for details.

Gunshy Dog??

Ran accross this very interesting article about gunshyness and how to prevent and/or cure it.     

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AKC National Results

Click here for AKC National details.

Beagle Pro

Beagle Pro is a website packed with information about the beagle.  Although not specifically a hunting site it is full of useful information about all aspects of beagling and beagles.  Check it out at http://www.beaglepro.com/

March 2011 AKC Licensed and AGBF Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 153 entries.   Weather was good on Friday with rain on Saturday.  We had  plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   All classes completed by mid  afternoon each day.   A big thanks to our judges, our kitchen crew, marshals, and club members who all did an outstanding job to make our Trial a success and a very special thanks to all who supported our club by attending.  We at Foothills hope you all had a very enjoyable experience.   For complete results click here.

Foothills will Host Benefit to Assist Allen Gilstrap

Belton, SC -  Allen Gilstrap, a long time friend of Foothills Beagle Club and  judge for several Two-Couple Pack trials held there,  is in need of a kidney transplant.  Although he has some insurance the cost for such an operation will far exceed what the insurance will cover .  To help defray his cost all proceeds from the food sales for the April 30th Two-Couple Pack Trial will go to Allen.  Thanks to various donors a special BBQ meal and bake sale will be available that day. There will also be miscellaneous items up for auction including stud breedings for several top hounds in the upstate area at 1:00p.m.   The club will provide all paper products and also assist in the preparation and service of the food during the trial.  A fund has been established so persons not attending the trial can contribute as well.   Make checks payable to Arial Baptist Church and mail to:

Phil Foster
Attn: Allen Gilstrap Fund
1400 North Major Rd.
Belton, SC  29627. 

UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial

Foothills will hold the UBGF Derby Qualifying trial on Saturday, 4/16/2011.  Judges will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.  This will be our first Derby Qualifying trial since rejoining UBGF. 

AKC Licensed and AGBF Qualifying Gundog Brace Trial

Our Gundog brace trial will be held on March 25-26, 2011.  Please click here for complete details.

New Officers for 2011

Election of club officers was held during the December meeting.    
Click here for details.
Please take time to thank the officers for their contributions.

December 2010 SPO Trial

We had a total of 185 entries for our AKC licensed SPO trial held  December 3-4. 
Grand Final Winner  was  Hutto’s Gall Creek Jan owned by Chad Stroupe  
Grand Final Runner-Up  was Fox Creeks Outlaw Trucker    owned by Ned Russell   
Click here for complete details.

March 2010 Gundog Brace Trial

We had a total of 173 entries.   Weather was good and plenty of rabbits thanks to our dedicated and knowledgeable club members who manage and feed rabbits throughout the year.   Click here for complete details.

November 2009 SPO
Trial

We had a total of 158 entries for our AKC Licensed SPO Trial on November 27-28, 2009.  Click here for complete details.

November 2008 SPO Trial

We had a total of 148 entries for our AKC Licensed SPO Trial on November 28-29, 2008.   Click here for complete details.

AKC Beagle Field Trials

David R. Roop

 Belton, SC:  It's with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of another longtime club member and friend Mr. David R. Roop. 
Following is his obituary.

David Ray Roop
David Ray Roop died November 16, 2022. He was born August 30, 1935 in Benham, Kentucky. A resident of Okeechobee for five years, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Beagle Club, and Steel Workers Union (AFL-CIO). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising and training beagles and coon dogs. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.
Mr. Roop was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Della Roop; all of his siblings; and son David W. Roop.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wanda Roop, of Okeechobee; daughters, Tammy Kontinos, of Washington D.C., Debra Raptis (Gus), of Minnesota, and Brenda Roop-Vincenti (Werther), of Okeechobee; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held in the Summer of 2023 in Beaver Island, Michigan.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
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Samuel "Sam" Howard, Jr.

Belton, SC: Sadly, we've lost another longtime club member and friend Mr. Samuel "Sam" Howard, Jr. 
Following is his obituary.

SAMUEL HOWARD OBITUARY
Samuel Peter Howard, Jr., 75, husband of Jane Howard, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of Mary Howayek Howard of Greenville and the late Samuel Peter Howard, Sr.
Mr. Howard was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved with St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church. He worked for the Department of Corrections while in college. He earned his MBA from USC. He was a six year veteran and Sgt. Third Class of the Army Reserves, where he served as a smoke generator, flame thrower and chemical warfare operator. He worked at Givens Youth Center, taught marketing to veterans at Greenville Tech, and was the owner-operator of Howard's Liquor Store.
Mr. Howard was an avid outdoorsman and founder of the Greenville Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation. He was a member of the following: Beagle Club, Ducks Unlimited, Upstate Quail Association, Quality Deer Management, SC Certified Grown, Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District, Greenville Livestock Association, and Forestry and Wildlife Association.
Other accomplishments include Farmer of the Year in 2016. He worked with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on several farm land conservation programs. He worked with Clemson University Entomology Dept. on a Fire Ant Control research project, and was a graduate of the Clemson Extension Master Wildlife and Tree Farmer programs.
In addition to his beloved wife of 54 years, he is survived by two daughters, Christine Howard (Michael Kerley) and Leslie Poinsette (Michael); four grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Isabel, Jane, and Michael Poinsette, and Jordan Plumblee; his mother, Mary Howard; brothers, Danny Howard, Jeffrey Howard, and David Howard; two sisters, Susan Smith and Lisa Norris.
A Vigil Service will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Graceland East Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 37 McCauley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

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Christine Mabery's Husband

Belton, SC: It is with great sadness I inform you of the passing of Michael Roberson, husband of Christine "Sissy" Mabery.  Following is the obituary.

Michael Anthony Roberson
June 17, 1975 - September 17, 2022

Michael Anthony Roberson, 47, beloved husband of Christine “Sissy” Mabery, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Wesley and Patricia King Roberson.

Michael was a true South Carolinian that loved his surroundings and enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting the land. He enjoyed cooking out with his family and just spending time with them together, this was his joy. If you knew Michael, you knew he was a prankster at heart and took pleasure in making others laugh. He had a heart of gold that loved people and it was evident in his life by the love he received back. For him, his biggest love and accomplishment was his family. Michael will be forever missed by those he leaves behind, but his legacy of love and laughter will carry on in each one of their lives.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by son, Ashton Mabery; sisters, Pastor Christine Adams (Warren), Sandy Roberson (James Huskey), and Candy Hirsh (John); sister-in-law, Crystal Miller (Brandon); parents-in-law, Alan and Sandy Jenkins; close friends, David and Spammy; nieces and nephews, Matthew(Jessica), Amy(Aaron), Samantha (Josh), Codie (Rachael), Zack, Crystal (Joe), and Tyler; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest, with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Northwest Chapel. Burial will be held in Graceland Cemetery West .
A special thank you to his caregivers, wife of 10 years Sissy, and to Ashton, Zack, and David who devoted time and love taking care of him

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

To send flowers to the family or place a tree in memory of Michael Anthony Roberson, please visit our Tribute Store.

Ann Entrekin Swords 

Belton, SC - ​It's with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Ann Entrekin Swords, mother of our longtime member Mike Swords and grandmother of our longtime member Steven Nagy.  Details will be posted when available. 

Ann Swords
Liberty, SC

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Swords will be conducted 1:30 PM Friday, April 1, 2022 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Lillian Ann Entrekin Swords, 90, of Liberty, South Carolina, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her residence. Born in Norris, she was the widow of Leroy Swords and a daughter of the late Marshall and Agnes Gillespie Entrekin.
Mrs. Swords was a longtime member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Liberty Elementary School and Liberty High School.

Surviving are a son, Mike Swords (Ann) of Liberty; two daughters, Connie Ward (Mike) of Liberty, and Zena Smith of Liberty; two grandchildren raised in the home, Terezia Garrick (Rick) and Steven Nagy; also surviving are 3 other grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by five sisters, Marie, Helen, Grace, Willie Mae, and Carolyn.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Flat Rock Baptist Church, 115 Slab Bridge Road, Liberty SC 29657. The family will be at their respective homes.

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MAB and UBGF Derby Trial

   Belton, SC - Foothills Beagle Club will host two derby trial events on April 1 - 2, 2022.  The first day, Friday April 1, will be a MAB Derby trial with all 4 classes running same day.  Saturday  April  2, will be a UBGF Derby trial with all 4 classes running same day.  Breakfast and lunch will be served both days.  Two enclosures and plenty of rabbits.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

AKC Gundog Brace Trial ​March 25-26, 2022

Belton, SC - Foothills Beagle Club will be hosting an AKC Licensed Gundog Brace Trial on Friday and Saturday March 25-26, 2022.  Males run on Friday; Females run on Saturday.  Breakfast and lunch will be served both days.  Two enclosures and plenty of rabbits.

Judges are as follows:
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 13" Males    - Brian McKinney  
                        Tony Rogers  
 13" Females - Justin Lee Phillips  
                        John D. McKay III  
 15" Males      - James E Ramsey  
                         Cayden J Riddle  
 15" Females - Jeremy Cecil  
                        Jeremiah Johnson  

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Norman Wilson Canoy
"Ole Norm"

Belton, SC - ​It's with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Norm Canoy.  Norm was a long time Foothills member and he will be sorely missed.  Though he had been inactive during the last several years for heath issues, he was still active in his support of the club where possible.  I'm sad that he is gone but am so glad I had the opportunity to have known him.  Following is the obituary :

Norman Wilson Canoy "Ole Norm", climbed up the eternal tree stand to sit with Christ Sunday, October 10, 2021, he was 86 years old. He left this world from his home on his farm in Central, SC, with his beloved wife of 26 years and tireless caregiver, Kathryn," Mema," Long Canoy, by his side.
Born in Sophia, NC on May 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Edgar Wilson Canoy and the late Reba Mae Farlow Canoy Killingsworth. Norman attended Greensboro Senior High School where he earned the nickname, Rooster, as he commanded the football team as an offensive lineman. He played in the NC/SC Shrine Bowl as a senior, and in 1953, left for Clemson University on a full football scholarship.
While in college, Norman met Oneida, "Nita," Newton Canoy at a Clemson football game. Later the two married, and moved back to Greensboro, where Norm went to work for his father at Greensboro Concrete for a while, but it wasn't long before the rolling hills and green pastures of Clemson drew them back home. They had a great run for twenty-five years sharing in everything from real estate developing, Canoy Inc.; a contracting business for Southern Railway, Ole Norm's Building Supply and Hardware, to winning state archery tournaments at Keowee Bowman Club, which they were part of its original organizers and members. The highlight of their merger was their two surviving daughters, Karen Canoy Alexander (Wes) of Central, and Norma Canoy Newton (Todd) of Clemson.

Norm was fond of saying, "you can find that in chapter ____ in my book". He was an authority on almost everything. From boxing an ape to single handedly wrestling a wild boar with 4" tusks to the ground (at 63 years old), the crazier his stories - the more you knew they were true. Fashion was always of great importance to Norm, as he regularly wore plaid shirts that most assuredly came from the early 70's – even under his hunting camouflage, so he could get straight to work after a morning turkey hunt. He would drive a truck until it had to be towed to the farm one last time. He paid cash, and if he couldn't– it waited. While still working as a heavy equipment contractor for Southern Railway, Norm decided to turn his passion into a business, and from 1975 to 2007, owned and operated Ole Norm's Building Supply, and Sporting Goods in Clemson. If they didn't have it at Ole Norm's, chances are… you didn't need it!
He was half-critter and had a passion for land and hunting - and for sharing that passion with his daughters, buddies and 'trainees,' as he liked to call them. At Medway Plantation and Middleton Place near Charleston, SC he helped create world-class bowhunting venues. He was a pioneer in bowhunting with the invention and mass production of the "Lil Red", one of the very first sight lights for archery. "Head Dog Critter Control", as he proclaimed himself, was an absolute authority on bowhunting in the Southeast and had harvested well over 300 deer when he hung up his bow in 1999.

He refused to adjust his watch for daylight savings time, because it messed with his hunting schedule - although "schedule" was a loose term with Norm. He operated on Canoy Standard Time, which is to say he was never late for anything - he just showed up when he wanted to.
Norm had more pages of that book to write when he married Kathryn Long Smith in 1995. The two jumped into beagle field trials, as Norm had done with his dad many years earlier. On the road every week during the season, he was winning and creating field champion beagles. YONAC Kennels, (Canoy spelled backwards), was born, and folks from all over the US came to breed and buy dogs from Norm and Kathryn.
Of Baptist faith, Norm would much rather teach a man to fish than give him one, and his patience was only exceeded by his generosity and willingness to share his knowledge. Norm had no tolerance for mediocrity; if something was worth doing - do it right! He told it like he saw it, which was a breath of fresh air in the watered down, tiptoeing, and easily offended society we live in.
Norm was preceded in death by his younger sister and biggest fan, Sandra Canoy Stanford (Rick) of Greensboro. In addition to his daughters and loving wife, he is also survived by his former son in law, Ken Alexander, stepson, Russell Ables (Tammie), grandchildren, Kipp Canoy Alexander (Jessie), Christopher James Newton, step grandchildren, James P. Ables, Kayla A. Kelley (Mackenzie), Kevin Jackson (Morgan), and Nachelle Strickland (Andy). Great grandchildren, Aubrie and Ayla Alexander and step- great grandchildren, Kason and Alora Jackson, Austin and Teagan Strickland and Kathryn (Katie) Kelley. Norm also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Rick Stanford from Greensboro.
The family would like to express their immeasurable gratitude to the steady stream of doctors, nurses, EMS responders and Patriot Care who elevated Norm's quality of life during these past few years.
A Private graveside service was held at Memory Gardens, Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dave Thomas Foundation, Clemson Paw Partners or to The Ronald McDonald House.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central, SC which is assisting the family.

J. Alton Yeargin

Belton, SC - ​Sadly we have lost another member Mr. Alton J. Yeargin.  Alton passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021.  He was 86 years old.  Formerly from Simpsonville he had moved to the lower part of the State several years ago and was on the inactive members list.
A memorial service will be held in his honor at Five Forks Baptist Church located at 112 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681 for friends and family at 3:00pm on Sunday April 18, 2021.
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January Derby Trial

Belton, SC - ​The MAB and UBGF Derby trial scheduled for January 29-30, 2021 has been CANCELLED due to COVID19 concerns.  Sorry for any issues that this has caused.

January Meeting

Belton, SC - ​Foothills Beagle Club January 12 meeting has been CANCELLED due to COVID19 concerns.  

Michael Hayes

Belton, SC - ​Unfortunately we lost another friend and longtime member of Foothills Beagle Club, Mike Hayes, due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Mike passed away yesterday around 9:30 am. He will be sorely missed. Following are arrangement details.

Michael Ervin Hayes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Ervin Hayes (Pickens, South Carolina), who passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 57. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Ervin Hayes to pay them a last tribute. You may also light a candle in honor of Michael Ervin Hayes.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Milford Ervin Hayes and Bobbie Chappell Hayes. He is survived by : his wife Cheryl Breazeale Hayes; his children, Shane Hayes (Amanda) of Anderson, Michelle Gareri (Corey) of Pickens and Elijah Hayes (Sara) of Seneca; his grandchildren, Mattie Grace, Mollie, Shelby, Griffin and Cooper; and his sister Julie Hayes Trotter.
A graveside service was held on Monday, January 11th 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Hillcrest Memorial Park (2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pickens View Wesleyan Church Building Fund (744 Bethlehem Ridge Rd, Pickens, SC 29671).

James H. Seaborn, Sr.

​Belton, SC - ​Obituary for Mr. James H. Seaborn Sr.James H. Seaborn, Sr.
Six Mile, SC

Funeral services to honor Mr. Seaborn's life will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, December 7, 2020 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel by Reverend Dr. Ray Longenecker. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at the mortuary. A livestream of the service will be available by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Face coverings are encouraged, and social distancing will be observed.

James Henry Seaborn, Sr., 90, of 417 N. Main Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at North Greenville Hospital. Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Charles Detrich “Dee” and Dulcenia Puckett Seaborn.

Mr. Seaborn was a member of the last graduating class of Six Mile High School and later received his Education Degree from Clemson University. Proudly, he was the first and only Plumbing Instructor for the School District of Pickens County at B.J. Skelton Career Center retiring in 1992. He was a faithful member of Six Mile Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Affectionately known to many as “Papa”, he will be remembered for his quick wit, his kind and caring demeanor, along with his unwavering love and support. Throughout his life, he was an avid rabbit hunter raising and training beagles to be show dogs for many years. He was a dedicated member of Tokeena, Foothills, and Six Mile Beagle Clubs where he found many lifelong friends in fellow dog lovers. In his free time, he could be found watching or listening to just about any sport played by the South Carolina Gamecocks all year long.

Surviving are his wife, Freddie Hughes Seaborn; a granddaughter he raised as his own, Kayla Holtzclaw and her husband Brad of Six Mile; a son, James Seaborn, Jr. of Pickens; two daughters, Debbie Herron and her husband John of Salem, and Sharon Miller and her husband Doby of Seneca; two sisters, Ruth Craig of Easley and Eloise Seciliot of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren, Jason Dyer, Blake Seaborn, Kendra Dyer, Rickey Edgar, and Elisha Miller; seven great grandchildren, Connor, Bella, Gage, Brooklyn, Brady, Fagan, and Lyric; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 64 years, Margaret Hammett Seaborn, four brothers, Charles, Ralph, Benny and Carl Seaborn, and six sisters, Grace Carrere, Audrey Davis, Eula Dorsey, Winnona Gillespie, Vera Griffin, and Frances Curlee.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of Prisma Health: Baptist Easley Hospital and North Greenville Hospital for the loving care our Papa received from each of you. The family will be at the home of Kayla Holtzclaw, 411 N. Main Street, Six Mile SC 29682. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. James H. Seaborn Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

Buck Bagwell

Belton, SC - ​Carl Henry Bagwell, 99, husband of Lila Wilson Bagwell, died Sunday, August 16, 2020.

Born in Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late Oscar Henry and Lillian Henderson Bagwell. He retired as the Shop Supervisor at McAfee Manufacturing Company and was a lifelong member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Pat Norwood; grandson, Vance Jenkins; granddaughter, Tracy Winetroub (Peter); great-granddaughters, Kristen Smith and Haley Winetroub. Mr. Bagwell was the last member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; daughter, Shirley Burton; grandson, Jeffery Burton; son-in-law, David Norwood; sister, Christine Thompson; and five brothers, Curtis, John, Harold, Sam, and Dan Bagwell.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 1:30pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Burial to follow in Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Senior Adult fund.
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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 5/12/2020

Belton, SC - ​Foothills Beagle Club will have our regular monthly meeting tomorrow night at 7:00pm.  To facilitate social distancing guidelines for COVid-19 the meeting will be held outside.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder Workday
May 9, 2020

Belton, SC - Please remember the workday on Saturday May 9, 2020.  If you have a back sprayer or any brush cutting equipment (i.e. chainsaw, trimers, etc)  please bring it,  Looking for forward to seeing you there.

April Meeting Cancelled

Belton, SC - Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the CDC recommendation for group gatherings Foothills has cancelled our April regular monthly meeting and meal night.

AKC Gundog Brace Trial is Cancelled

Belton, SC - Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the CDC recommendation for group gatherings Foothills has cancelled our AKC Gundog Brace trial this weekend.  We will decide later whether to reschedule or not.  ​

Marilyn Merck Swords

I'm sad to report the passing of Marilyn Swords, wife of Mike Swords.  Marilyn was a major part of our kitchen crew for many years. Following are arrangement details. 

Funeral services to honor Mrs. Swords life will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, February 29, 2020 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at the mortuary.
Marilyn Merck Swords, 68, of 811 Slab Bridge Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Greenville she was the daughter of the late Julius Clarence and Margaret Byrd Merck.
Mrs. Swords was a 1969 graduate of DW Daniel High School. She retired from the School District of Pickens County where she worked in Accounting. She was also a longtime member of Flat Rock Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher for the children’s class.
Surviving are her husband, Mike Swords of the home; a brother, Roger Merck (Linda) of Central; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Phil Merck.
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Flat Rock Baptist Church, 115 Slab Bridge Road, Liberty SC 29657.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Marilyn Merck Swords please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/10/2019 and Workday Saturday 9/14/2019

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 9/10 at 7:00 pm.  This meeting is important for 9/14 workday planning.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/9/2019

​Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 7/9 at 7:00 pm.   This is our first meeting of 3rd quarter and will be a meal night.  Howard DeMore, Tom Sloan and some others have volunteered to cook fish with all the trimmings (i.e. coleslaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, etc).  Come early and come hungry.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

​Helen Smith Wilson

Belton, SC - Sad to report the passing of Lewis Wilson's mom.  Funeral arrangements are as follows:

August 13, 1924 ~ June 6, 2019 
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​Helen Smith Wilson, 94, widow of J.T. Wilson, of Simpsonville, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late William Homer and Roxey Peden Smith.
Helen was a member of Greenville First Assembly of God. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother and was very caring. Helen enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and won yard of the month. She was an active member of Mauldin Senior group for many years.
Helen is survived by three daughters, Peggy Saxon of Greenville, Bonnie Goin of Mauldin, and Kathy Kauffman (Keith) of Greenville; three sons, Rudy Wilson (Cookie) of Simpsonville, Lewis Wilson (Patsy) of Greenville, and Lloyd Wilson (Laury) of Gray Court; fourteen grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and loving husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Bruce, Heyward, Boyce, and Irvin; two sisters, Fannie and Alene; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. in the Downtown chapel. Burial will be held Monday, June 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville First Assembly of God, 1105 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC 29615.

SKCS Jack D. Dalton (USN Ret.)

​Belton, SC - It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of one of our club members and good friend Mr. Jack Dalton. He was always friendly and smiling with everyone. He will be sorely missed by all. For those of us who knew him well we can take comfort in knowing he is in heaven reuniting with loved ones who have gone before him. I'm sure Jack would say now that he is doing "outstandingly well". Details will be posted when available.

SKCS Jack D. Dalton (USN Ret.)
Williamston, SC
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Jack Douglas Dalton, 85, of Williamston, husband of the late Sue Jennings Dalton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Earl Russell Dalton and Bertha King Dalton.
Mr. Dalton was retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of dedicated service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following retirement from the Navy, he gained employment with the US Postal Service in Williamston where he once again retired. He was a faithful member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Williamston and the Pastor's Sunday School Class. Mr. Dalton was a humble man who enjoyed helping people of all aspects of life. He was a volunteer with Hospice of the Upstate and each time when asked "How are you Mr. Dalton" he would reply, "Outstandingly Well".
Surviving are his children, Harry Lee Dalton (Tammy) of Williamston, Leslie Karen Dalton Marshall of Belton and William Glen Dalton (Sherri) of Williamston; grandchildren, Monica Haley, Benjamin Dalton, Jack Dalton, Brad Dalton, Wesley Marshall, Brandon Marshall and Allen Marshall; seventeen great grandchildren; and a brother, Ronnie Dalton of Williamston.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Jeffery Scot Dalton; sisters, Nancy Robinson and Ruth Robinson; and brothers, Clyde, Earl Jr, Dennis and Harry Dalton.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 31, 2019 at Big Creek Baptist Church, 820 S. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697 with burial to follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, in Easley, with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Creek Baptist Church, 820 S. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
The family will be at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online by visiting RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Sam Lee

Belton, SC - Sadly one of our Charter Lifetime Members, Mr. Ray (Sam) Lee, passed away March 13, 2019 after a brief illness. Details of arrangements will follow when available.

Ray "Sam" Lee
June 15, 1941 ~ March 13, 2019 
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Ray “Sam” Lee, 77, husband of Katherine Suttles Lee, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Born in Oconee County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Sallie Phillips Lee.
Sam owned and operated Ray’s Suspended Ceilings and was a member of Pelham First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Foothills Beagle Club.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kay Mahaffey of Inman, and husband, Tim; son, Kevin Lee of Greenville, and wife, Tammy; two grandchildren, Joshua Mahaffey and Haylee Mahaffey, both of Inman; one sister, Edna Weaver of Hartwell, GA; and two brothers, Bill Lee of Cornelia, GA, and Mack Lee of Westminster.
A visitation will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast. The funeral service will be on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m. at Pelham First Baptist Church followed by burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Greer.
Memorials may be made to Pelham First Baptist Church, 2720 S. Old Hwy 14, Greer, SC 29650.
Donations may be made to:
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Hwy 14, Greer SC 29650
Web: http://www.pelhamfbc.com/

AKC Licensed Two Couple Pack Hunt Test 02/23/2019

Belton, SC - Foothills Beagle Club will host an AKC Licensed Two Couple Pack Hunt Test on Saturday February 23, 2019.  As members please come and help to make this trial a success.

Sylvia Martin
​April 10, 1942 - February 04, 2019

Belton, SC - Sad to report the passing of Tony Martin’s mom Sylvia Martin yesterday February 4, 2019. Details of arrangements will follow when available.

 Williamston – Monday, February 4th, I held the hand of my sweet, loving wife, Sylvia, as her precious soul passed to a loving God in Heaven. My heart is completely broken, but her transition from this life to her eternal home was so peaceful. I will always love My Sylvia because our love is endless.
Sylvia Ann McCoy Martin, 76, wife of William Tony “Billy” Martin, was born in Williamston. A daughter of the late Oscar Joseph and Syble Bannister McCoy, she was a homemaker and a Wesleyan Methodist.
In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her children, Cathy Merrell (Jeff) and Tony Martin (Kim), both of Williamston; and five grandchildren, Lauren Brafford, and Braeden, Annalee, Noel, and Chloe Martin.
She was predeceased by son, Johnny Martin; sisters, Elizabeth Rosier and Cindy Davenport; and brothers, Billy and Roger McCoy.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 7, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Gray Mortuary, with the service to follow at 2:00 in the mortuary chapel. Burial will be at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Upstate South Carolina Chapter, 123 Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.
The family is at the home.

Joan Caldwell Prince

Belton, SC - Sad to report the passing of Joan Prince the mother of our long time member David Prince.  I have included the obituary here:

Joan C. Prince
ENOREE- Joan Caldwell Prince of 3290 Old Hills Bridge Road went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, January 12, 2019 at The Waterford at Dillon Pointe in Spartanburg.
  A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Ellen Caldwell and the widow of Vernon Lamar Prince.  She was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church and was the former owner of Prince’s Grocery in Enoree and Cross Keys.
  Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Joan Rhodes (Terry) of Enoree and Teresa Darlene Palmer (Wayne) of Cross Keys; three sons, Vernon Prince Jr. (Lynn) of Enoree, David Samuel Prince (Sherry) of Enoree and Michael Steven Prince (Catherine) of Enoree; one brother, Rev. Carrol Caldwell of Enoree; 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Wayne Prince.
  Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Tabernacle United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the church sanctuary prior to the service.
  Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter, 901 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302.
  The family is at their respective homes.
  Lanford-Gwinn Mortuary, Woodruff.

Obituary for Mr. Paul Clayton "Fuzz" Hoilman

Belton, SC -  It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a charter club member and long time friend Fuzz Hoilman.  Fuzz was instrumental in the formation of Foothills Beagle Club and was a tremendous asset throughout our 35 years.  He was our central communicator during our early years.  Without Fuzz and his mobile phone Foothills Beagle Club would not have been successful.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

​Paul C. “Fuzz” Hoilman
Central, SC

Funeral services to celebrate Fuzz’s life will be conducted 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the mortuary.

Paul Clayton “Fuzz” Hoilman, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Marion, North Carolina he was the son of the late Ernest and Elva Alfreda Wise Hoilman.

Mr. Hoilman retired from Foothills Insulation and attended Antioch Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a founding member of the Foothills Beagle Club.

Surviving is his wife, Margie Hendricks Hoilman of the home; a daughter, Anna Burkett (Dale) of Pickens; two sons, Avery “Boogie” Hoilman (Joy) of Liberty, and Scott Ellenburg (Jennifer) of Rock Hill; a sister, Helen Kelly of Liberty; five grandchildren, Avery Hoilman, Logan Simmons, Clayton Burkett, Seth Simmons, and Makayla Hoilman.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Paula Ellenburg Rorick.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

The family will be at the home. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Paul Clayton "Fuzz" Hoilman please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 11/13/2018

​Belton, SC - Please remember our November monthly meeting on Tuesday 11/13 at 7:00 pm. We will be planning for our AKC SPO Licensed Trial Friday and Saturday 11/30 -12/1. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/11/2018

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September  monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 9/11 at 7:00 pm.  We will planning for our WORKDAY on Saturday 9/15/2018.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/10/2018

​Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 7/10 at 7:00 pm.   This is our first meeting of 3rd quarter and will be a meal night.  Howard DeMore, Tom Sloan, Jack Dalton, and some others has volunteered to cook fish with all the trimmings (i.e. coleslaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, etc.).  We will also be planning for our AKC Judges Seminar to be held at the clubhouse on Saturday August 11.  Come early and come hungry.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

​Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 6/12/2018

Belton, SC -  Please remember our June monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 6/12 at 7:00 pm.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Workday June 9, 2018

Please plan to attend our workday on Saturday. A list of tasks to be done are as follows:
Foothills Beagle Club Workday June 9
• Need to Cut some of the Low limbs on road coming into club.
• Need to Cut Push Ups in back of pen. Where Damon stopped.
• Need to cut grass. Joe Greenwell is supposed to do this hopefully this week
• There is some trash in bag under shed along with Old lights that need to be hauled off. Also trash in club.
• If Andy Brings his tree saw there is some low limbs in back pen that need cut in dip
• Continue to work on thistle. Dig and Spraying.
• We can work on fence. Clamping fence to top wire. Back, Puppy, and front pen.
• Check Sides of road for trash and pick up coming into club.
Hopefully this will be enough, but be SAFE! Thanks!

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/9/2018

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 1/9 at 7:00 pm.   This is our first meeting of 2018 and will be a meal night.  Sam Howard has volunteered to cook BBQ butts with all the trimmings (i.e. coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, and rolls).  We will also be planning for our Derby Trial scheduled for January 26-27. Come early and come hungry.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 12/12/2017

Belton, SC -  Please remember our December monthly  meeting on  Tuesday 12/12 at 7:00 pm.   This is our last meeting of the year and annual dues must be paid before 12/31 to remain in good standing.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Jeff Dalton

Belton, SC -  It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Jeff Dalton a grandson of our club member Mr. Jack Dalton.  Please remember the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Following is the information for the service.

Jeff Dalton
Williamston
Jeffery Scot Dalton, 32, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Born in Pinehurst, NC, a son of Harry Lee and Tammy Burton Dalton, Mr. Dalton was a 2004 graduate of Palmetto High School where he was very active in sports, earning eleven all region plaques in soccer, track and cross country where he and his team won the State Championship. Jeff was a foreman with Dalton Turf & Irrigation, and was a member of NewSpring Church. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Jack Douglas Dalton (Caroline) of Williamston, and Bradley Jay Dalton (Amanda) of Simpsonville; and his grandfathers, Jack Dalton of Williamston and Joe Burton of Belton.
Memorial services will be 3:30 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made in memory of Jeff to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley, which is assisting the family.

Syble Scott Cantrell

Belton, SC
Syble Scott Cantrell, 86, wife of the late Jack Wilson Cantrell, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.
Born in Gray Court, she was a daughter of the late William Wistar and Bessie Mahoney Scott. She retired from Ellen Woodside School and was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by son, Ray Scott Cantrell (Roxanne) of Belton; sister, Olivia Scott Hill of Pelzer; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by daughter, Jane Davis; sister, Sara Scott Mosley; grandchild, Amanda Deeble-Mahon.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday, August 13, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
The service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, August 14, at Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Oak Hill UMC, 430 Oak Hill Rd., Belton, SC 29627 or Interim Hospice, 16 Hyland Rd., Greenville, SC 29615.
The family will be at the home of the son, 421 Oak Hill Rd., Belton.​

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/11/2017

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 4/11 at 7:00 pm.   This will be a meal night - Wings N Things, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, and tea.  Come early and hungry. Also we will plan for the AKC 2 Couple Pack Hunt test on 4/29.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Clarence Terry "Tap" Bayne

Belton, SC -  It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a longtime club member and friend Tap Bayne.   Tap had been inactive for the last several years due to declining health. He will be sorely missed by all.                                                   
Clarence Terry "Tap" Bayne, 92, widower of Mary Nell Bayne and Grace Cox Bayne went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016.  Born in Greenville County to the late Eugene Thomas and Jessie Leopard Bayne.  He was a retired employee of W.R. Grace Company, a member of Five Forks Baptist Church and a US Army veteran of WWII.  Surviving are his son, John Bayne (Karen) of Fountain Inn, SC; stepchildren, Andrea Styles (Ronnie), Tim Cox (Sherry) and Mark Cox; grandchildren, Tapp Bayne (Jessica), Meghan Bayne (Ron), Terry and Brandon Bayne; thirteen great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving a brother, Bobby Bayne (Anne) and numerous nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by two sons, Charles and Alton Bayne; a step-son, Tony Cox; a brother, Frank T. Bayne and a sister, Minnie Mae Brown.Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Five Forks Baptist Church Cemetery.Visitation will follow the service Tuesday in the church social hall at Five Forks Baptist Church.The family is at their respective homes.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Five Forks Baptist Church, 112 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681.

Glenn Breeden

Belton, SC -  It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a charter club member and long time friend Glenn Breeden.  Glenn was instrumental in the formation of Foothills Beagle Club and was a tremendous asset throughout our 33 years.  He will be sorely missed by all. 

​Visitation will be Wednesday
JUN 15th  05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
and a memorial service will follow.

Cannon Memorial Park Funerals and Cremations
1150 North Main Street
Fountain Inn, SC, US, 29644

Bobby R. Smith
January 30, 1936 - February 25, 2016 (Age 80)

Belton, SC - Bobby R. Smith, 80, of Donalds, husband of Judy Owen Smith, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Self Regional Health Care in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Roy B. and Gertrude Smith. Mr. Smith was a 1955 graduate of Dixie High School. He received his B.A. degree from Erskine College in 1959 and his Master's Degree from Western University in 1971. Mr. Smith began his 35 years of teaching and coaching career in 1960 at Tamassee DAR School and Tamassee-Salem High School where he is affectionly remembered as 'Coach'. Mr. Smith then returned to Abbeville County where he taught at Wright Middle School and retired in 1995 as Principal of Donalds Elementary. He served in the S.C. Army National Guard where he retired with the rank of Sergeant after 29 years with the 263 Sig Co. Mr. Smith was a member of the Due West Baptist Church, Foothills Beagle Club, Rabbits Unlimited in Antreville and the Abbeville County Cattleman's Association. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Smith worked with the Greenwood Farmers Market where he was known as the 'Produce Man' for more than 20 years and received the 2008 Grower of the Year Award. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Ronnie Erwin. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Joe Smith and his wife Kelly of Honea Path; two daughters, Suzanne Nickles and her husband William of Hodges and Angie Wilson and her husband Nelson of Abbeville; a brother, Jack Smith and his wife Doris of Donalds; two sisters, Gloria Tumblin and her husband Jack of Ware Shoals and Donna Erwin of Abbeville; a granddaughter, Allanta Reeves and a great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Reeves both of Myrtle Beach, SC; a special student and lifetime friend, Randy Talley. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM – 2:00PM Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home –Abbeville Chapel. Funeral services will begin on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:30PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James Bannister and Rev. Billy Slatten officiating. Burial will follow in the Due West Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Smith may be sent to the Due West Baptist Church, PO Box 248, Due West, SC 29639 or to a charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Smith family.

UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial scheduled for Saturday January 23, 2016 is CANCELLED due to weather conditions!!!!

Tommie Ted Parker

Belton, SC - It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a long time club member and friend Tommie Parker.  He has been an extremely important club member and has contributed greatly to our success.  He put Foothills Beagle Club high on his priority list and was always willing to go the extra mile without hesitation.  He will be sorely missed.  Below is the obituary posted at the funeral home website.

Tommie Ted Parker, 72, resident of 6102 Highway 25 North, husband of Lee Ann Burkett Parker, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Charleston, June 18, 1943, he was a son of the late Rev. Thomas Cannady "T.C." Parker and Bessie Locklear Parker. Mr. Parker was formerly employed with Roberts Foundry for seventeen years, Neptune for twelve years and Greenwood Professional Medical Products. He retired from Greenwood Fabricating and Plating after over twenty-years service and still worked part-time there until his death. Mr. Parker was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt rabbit and deer, Ted also had beagles that he enjoyed training and hunting with. He treasured his time with with many-many hunting buddies and was a member of Foothills Beagle Club. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Parker. Surviving in addition to his wife of fifty-two years of the home are two sons, Wayne Parker and wife Lisa and Tommie Parker and wife Karen; three grandchildren, Kenzie Parker, Samantha Parker and Cameron Parker, all of Greenwood; sister, Tracey Parker and husband Charlie Bumgarner of Greer; three brothers, Gerald Parker of Anderson, Benny Parker and Bobby Parker and wife Debbie, all of Greenwood. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 PM from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Thomas, Rev. Mark Lowe and Rev. Derrick Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Oakbrook Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Larry Davis, Travis Allen, Steven Nagy, Jimmy Ray Madden, Russell Connor and Franklin Smith. Honorary escort will be members of the Foothills Beagle Club. The family is at the home and will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 PM. Those desiring may make memorials to HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Parker family.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/8/2015

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly  meeting on Tuesday 9/8 at 7:00 pm.    This will be the last meeting before our workday scheduled for Sat 9/19.  We will plan the workday tasks since this is time for Fall planting of feed strips.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

John Hammond

Belton, SC - It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of John Hammond.  He was a charter member of our club and was instrumental in the organization process during our formative years.  He held the position of club Secretary for many years and was a significant part of our success.   Although his failing health over the last several years prevented him from being active in beagling his heart was still in it.  The last time I talked with John he indicated how much he would like to come and hear a good race.  He was well liked and will be sorely missed by us all.
Following is information from his daughter  about the arrangements:

Services for my dad, John Hammond, are as follows: Receiving of friends on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 2:00-3:00p.m. Memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Beech Springs Tabernacle Hwy 25 and 247, Ware Place. Thank you all for you condolences and prayers.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/14/2015

Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 7/14 at 7:00 pm.    Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 6/9/2015

Belton, SC -  Please remember our June monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 6/9 at 7:00 pm.    Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Tim Cooper's Father

Belton, SC - Tim Cooper's  father passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.  Following are the arrangements.

Obituary for Harold Waldon
Cooper

Harold Waldon Cooper, 81, of 476 Old Spartanburg Highway, died May 8, 2015 at Alpha Health and Rehab.
A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Lee Larry and Margaret Audrey Taylor Cooper.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Shell Cooper of the home; three sons, Carroll Lee Cooper (Gina) of Inman, Timothy Waldon Cooper (Tammy) of Greer and Kevin Eugene Comer (Sasha) of Spartanburg; two brothers, Dennis Cooper of Waterloo and Larry Cooper of Duncan; one sister, Shelby Jean Campbell of Lyman; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and special friends, Troy Chapman and Lisa Hill.
Mr. Cooper was predeceased by one sister, Mary Dean Flynn.
Cryptside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memory Gardens Mausoleum, conducted by Rev. Tommy Bailey.
Visitation will be held 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday at The Wood Mortuary.
The families are at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 429 N. Main Street, Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601 or Alpha Health and Rehab, 401 Chandler Road, Greer, SC 29651.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 5/12/2015

Belton, SC -  Please remember our May monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 5/12 at 7:00 pm.   This will be followed by a quarterly board meeting. Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Club Workdays for 2015

Belton, SC -  The scheduled workdays for 2015 are as follows:
#1  Saturday 4/18/2015
#2  Saturday 5/16/2015
#3  Saturday 9/19/2015
Please make sure you attend the workdays or take an assignment near the planned dates.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/8/2014

Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 7/8 at 7:00 pm.   This will be followed by a quarterly board meeting. Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Clyde Hughes' Wife

Belton, SC - Clyde Hughes' wife passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.  Following are the arrangements.

Barbara C. Hughes

Pickens, SC

Barbara Clark Hughes, 70, of Allgood Bridge Road, Pickens, and wife of Samuel Clyde Hughes, died Friday, May 23, 2014. She was the daughter of Leland E. (Johnny) and Margaret D. Clark, of Crescent Hill Drive, Pickens. She was a member of Prater's Creek Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her parents are a daughter, Kim Ketusky, of Beech Island, SC, a son-in-law, Ed Ketusky, also of Beech Island; a son, Randy Hughes of Queensbury, NY, a daughter-in-law, Kelly Hughes, also of Queensbury, NY, five grandchildren, Sam, Kate, and Anna Hughes, Jonathan and Matthew Ketusky, and two step grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at Dillard Funeral Home Saturday evening from 6-8 PM.There will be a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery at 1:30 PM Sunday, May 25, 2014. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com.

John Hammond's Son Killed in Accident

Belton, SC - It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of John Hammond's oldest son.  His daughter sent the following information about funeral arrangements.

My name is Sandy Hammond Ambrose. I am contacting you on behalf of my father John Hammond. As you know he just lost his oldest son, my oldest brother in an accident on Friday May 16, 2014. Mr. Lewis stopped by to pay his respects and asked about the services. They are as follows: Receiving of friends to be held at Beech Springs Tabernacle 125 Cooley Bridge Rd (hwy 247 & 25) on Monday May 19, 2014 from 5:00pm-pm to 6:00pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:00pm. Thank you all, sincerely Sandy Hammond Ambrose

Reminder - Club Workday Saturday 5/17

Belton, SC - The workday is scheduled for Saturday 5/17 beginning around 7:30 am.  Please bring back sprayers, weedeaters with blades, chainsaws, etc. as our main focus will be running grounds maintenance.

Workday Postponed Until Saturday May 3

Belton, SC -  The workday scheduled for 4/19 has been postponed until May 3.  Weather reports predict rain through tomorrow morning.  Upwards of 1 to 2  inches are expected making the working environment nonproductive.  Sorry for any inconvenience.  Look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks.  Don't forget our 2 couple pack trial on the 26th.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/8/2014

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 4/8 at 7:00 pm.   This will be our planning meeting before the first workday scheduled for 4/19.  Also we will plan for the AKC 2 Couple Pack Hunt test on 4/26.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/14/2014

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 1/14 at 7:00 pm.   This will be the first meeting of the year and the beginning of the quarter meal night.  Sid Lee and his son Buddy will be preparing the meal for us.  Come early and come hungry as they prepare a feast fit for a king.    Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

From all of us at Foothills we want to wish all our beagling friends a very merry Christmas and a happy, exciting new year. 

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UBGF Southeast Regional

Belton, SC - Foothills Beagle Club  has been selected to host the UBGF Southeast Regional.  This is a good opportunity for our club to demonstrate to the beagling community that our club has some great beaglers and excellent facilities.

Reminder  -  Club Dues Before 12/31

Well it's that time of year again.  Our club dues should be paid by
12/31/2013.   If you are a life time member you are required to pay
only the $25 rabbit fee.  If you are a regular member annual dues plus the  $25 rabbit fee are required.  Please see Harold Godfrey at the meeting or mail  your check to his address listed in the membership listing on the Members page.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 10/8/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our October monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 10/8 at 7:00 pm.  Come early and hungry since this  will be a meal night.   We will be having a fish fry compliments of Howard DeMore, Bobby Ramsey and Lewis Wilson.  Meal will include fish, hush puppies, coleslaw, French fries, baked beans, and more.   There is much to be  discussed during our meeting as we plan for our upcoming 2 couple pack trial on Saturday October 26.    Also we will be planning for our SPO trial November 29-30.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all there.

Reminder  -  Club Meeting 9/10/2013 and Workday on 9/14/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our meeting on 9/10/13 and our workday Saturday 9/14.   This is the last workday of the year.  Our main focus will be to plant feed strips for the winter.  There is also a need for chainsaws and weedeaters with blades will be very helpful.  If you missed the other workdays or can't be there on 9/14  please plan to take an assignment to meet your obligations.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Charles Holliday

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of one of our longtime members Mr. Charles Holliday.  Following is the obituary as it appeared in the Greenville News.

Charles Hayward Holliday
Easley

Mr. Charles Hayward Holliday, 83, husband of  Frances Owens Holliday, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Magnolia Place
of Greenville.  .Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Arthur Hulet and Lena Sweet Holliday, Mr. Holliday graduated from Easley High School. He retired from  Delta Woodside Mills and was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Holliday served in the National Guard.  Surviving, in addition to his wife of sixty-four years, are a son, Scott Holliday (April) of Easley; a daughter, Wanda Stewart (John) of Easley; two brothers, Roy Hulet Holliday and Walter Holliday, both of Easley; a sister, Anne Davis of Piedmont; three grandchildren, Chad
Stewart, Stacey Griffith, and Meredith Holliday; and two great-grandchildren,  Sarah and C.J. Stewart. Mr. Holliday was predeceased by three brothers, James, Gerald, and Melvin Holliday. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August  24, 2013 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in
Greenlawn Memorial Park. Escort of Honor will be the George Pizzi Sunday School  Class at Geer Memorial Baptist Church.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:45
PM Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to  Geer Memorial Baptist Church, 911 South Fifth Street, Easley, SC 29640. The  family is at the home.  Condolences may be expressed online at  www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown,  which is assisting the family.

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Reminder  -  AKC Judges Seminar 7/27/13

Belton, SC - The judging regular seminar will begin at 8 am on Saturday.  The advanced seminar will begin after the regular finishes (approx. 4 pm).  We will have a light breakfast and lunch at no additional charge.  If you have questions please call Lewis Wilson at (864) 915-7973.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder  -  Club Workday on 5/11/2013

Belton, SC - Please remember our workday Saturday 5/11.  This is the second workday this year and the last before Fall.  Chainsaws and weedeaters with blades, will be very helpful.  Back sprayers will be need to kill invasive weeds in the enclosures.  If you missed the first workday or can't be there on 5/11  please plan to take an assignment to meet your obligations.  Look forward to seeing you there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/9/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 4/9 at 7:00 pm.  Come early since this will be a meal night.   We will be having Ribs and Wings featuring hickory smoked babyback ribs and slow smoked chicken wings with all the trimings for a great BBQ feast.  There is much to be discussed during our meeting as we plan for our first workday of the year on Saturday 4/13.  Also we will be planning for our two couple pack field trial on April 27.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all there.

Reminder - Club Field Trial Friday and Saturday  3/22 - 3/23

Belton, SC - Members please remember our field trial.  Come out and help with the trial preparation and activities.  We are expecting a good turnout so we will need your help.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 3/12/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our March monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 3/12 at 7:00 pm.   This will be a good time to continue reviewing  our plans for the year and prepare for our Gundog Brace trial on the 22nd and the 23rd of this month.  We will also present the committee recomendations for the clubhouse renovation discussed at our last meeting.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all there.

David Knight

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of David Knight.  He was a member of our club since 2009.   He was well liked and will be sorely missed by us all.  Below is the information that will be printed in the Greenville News on Tuesday, March 5, 2013..

David William "Big Knight" Knight

Honea Path

David William Knight, 54, husband of Teresa Chapman Knight of 893 Holiday Dam Rd. went  home to be with the Lord doing what he loved best, taking care of his critters on March 3, 2013 at his Residence.

Born in Belton, he was the son of
Hazel Davenport Knight of Williamston and the late Ray Knight. He was a member of  Cedar Shoals Baptist Church and Foothills Beagle Club. He worked for Cryovac for
35 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are: son, Drew Knight and wife Farrah of Belton; daughter, Raechel Knight of Iva; brother,
Danny Knight and wife Debbie of Belton; sister, Tammy Richey and husband David  of Iva; grandchildren, Braden "Bubba", Taylor "Sissy" and Ty "Little Man";
father in law, Jimmy Chapman; he was "Wonderful Uncle David" to all his nieces and nephews; Kelly Knight, Amy Knight Payne, Jennifer Neely, Daniel Richey, Cheyene Richey, Ben Neely, Dani Payne and Candace McAllister.

He was preceded in death by his mother in law; Carolyn L. Chapman.

Service will  be held 2pm Wednesday at Cedar Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony Kelley
officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to Cedar Shoals Baptist Church Shoebox
Ministry @ 1045 Cooley Bridge Rd. Belton, SC 29627.

The family will  receive friends from 5pm until 8pm Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home.

The  family will be at the residence.
                                                Published  in The Greenville News on March 5, 2013

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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 2/12/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our February monthly  meeting on   
Tuesday 2/12 at 7:00 pm.   This will be a good time to review our plans for the year and prepare for the upcoming events.  Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

UBGF Derby Qualifier Saturday January 26

Belton, SC  -  Please remember our UBGF Derby Trial on Saturday, January 26.   Details can be found on the Field Trial Schedule page.  We need for our members to come and help with the trial activities and food preparation.  We are expecting a good turnout.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/8/2013

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January monthly  meeting on  
Tuesday 1/8 at 7:00 pm.   This will be the first meeting of the year and the beginning of the quarter meal night.  Sid Lee will be preparing the meal for us.  Come early and come hungry as he also prepares a feast fit for a king.    Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 11/13/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our November monthly  meeting on
Tuesday 11/13 at 7:00 pm.   This is an important meeting to plan for our upcoming AKC SPO trial.  Remember that annual membership dues and rabbit fees are due before January 1.   Look forward  to seeing  you  all  there.

Front Pen Closed for Restocking

Belton, SC -  The front pen will remain closed until the restocking processing is complete.   When sufficient populations have been added to the front  the pen will be reopened and the back pen will be closed to allow restocking there also.   Any names that are signed up for the back pen will be automatically moved to the front in the corresponding time slot when it is reopened.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 10/9/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our October monthly  meeting on Tuesday 10/9 at 7:00 pm.   This is the first meeting of the quarter and it is meal night with a board meeting after the regular meeting ends.    We'll have Chili for the meal so come hungry.   We will also be discussing plans for our upcoming Two Couple Pack Trial on October 27.    Look forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/11/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly meeting
on Tuesday 9/11 at 7:00 pm.   We will plan the details for our scheduled workday on Saturday, 9/15.  Look forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Calendar Updated for Coming Trials

Belton, SC  -   Please check the calendar page for the most recent updates for coming activities and field trials.   If you would like for your club trials and activities to be included please feel free to contact the webmaster on the CONTACT FBC page.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 8/14/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our August monthly meeting
on Tuesday 8/14 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for  the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all  there.

Beagle Field Trials: History of the Sport

Beagle Field Trials: History of
the Sport is a document developed by AKC.   It is a great chronology of beagling.   Click here to review.

Lee Roy Craft

Greenville, SC -  Lee Roy Craft, 81, husband  of Nettie Bishop Craft for 56 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July  30, 2012.  Mr. Craft was born July 30, 1931 in Anderson to the late  William Allen Craft and Carrie Georgeanna Thrasher Craft. He retired from  Woodside Mills and loved to hunt and fish.  Surviving, in addition to his  wife, is a step-son, Stephen Douglas Bishop and wife Teddy; and two sisters,  Geniva Forrester and Minnie Miller. He was predeceased by a brother, James Craft; and two sisters, Jessie Mae Hudson and Eloise Cooper.  Funeral  services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Fletcher Funeral Service followed by burial in  Graceland East Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service  from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice,  430 Roper Mountain Road, Suite F, Greenville, SC 29615.

Jerry Craft Obituary

Belton , SC – Jerry Frank Craft, 61, of 928 Simpson Rd., husband of Wanda Jarrard  Craft, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at AnMed Health  Center.    Born in Anderson County, he was a son of Faye Simpson Staton and the late Frank Hammond Craft. He was a member of Barkers  Creek Baptist  Church.  He was
retired from BP Amoco of Greenville and was currently the executive director of  WebbCraft Family Foundation and the head coach of the BHP Girls Softball  program. He was a Graduate of BHP High school, Class of 1969, and Greenville 
Technical College.  Surviving are his wife of the home, his mother of Belton, two daughters, Jana Craft Burdette and husband Brad of Honea Path, and Jerri Lynn Craft Sharpe and  husband Jason of Honea Path, a brother, Jimmy Craft of Honea Path, two sisters,  Jane Kay of Belton and Joy Craft of Woodside, Ca., and two grandchildren,  Jackson and Addie Sharpe.  Funeral services will be held on his 42nd  Wedding anniversary, at 4 P.M. on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Barkers Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of  Memories. Current and former softball players will serve as Honorary Escort. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 P.M. Monday at Barkers  Creek
Baptist  Church prior to the service. The family is at the home. The family
requests that flowers be omitted and memorials made to the BHP Softball Program, 10990 BHP Highway, Honea Path,  S.C. 29654. Online condolences may be made at
www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Jerry Craft

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a very close friend and fellow  beagler Mr. Jerry Craft.  Jerry was Treasurer for Foothills Beagle Club and a long time member.  He did much for the club and was  influencial in setting our club goals.   He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  Details will be available soon.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 7/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our July monthly meeting on  Tuesday 7/10 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for  the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all
there.

Donnie Ray Gambrell

Donalds, SC – Donald Ray “Donnie” Gambrell, 62, husband of Setsuko “Yumi”  Gambrell, of 1562 Hook Road, died Tuesday June 19, 2012 at AnMed  Health  Center.
Born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late Horace Jasper and Karon  Mitchell Gambrell. He was a member of Due West Baptist  Church and a U.S. Marine  Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War. He was retired from Little River Electric  Cooperative and was Founder and President of Rabbits Unlimited.  He was a much  loved husband, father, brother and papa.
Surviving in addition to his wife are; three sons, Marcus Gambrell, Kin and  wife Angela and Matthew Gambrell all of Abbeville; one daughter, Lesa Driggers  and husband Chris of Abbeville; one brother, Arvin Gambrell of Donalds; one  sister Syble Martin of Honea Path; three grandchildren, Sam Parnell, Abigail and  Mikaela Gambrell and expecting another grandson in August.
Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday June 22, 2012 at Due  West Baptist  Church with Rev. Bob Philyaw and Coach Clebe McClary officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6-8PM Thursday at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of his sister, 2213 Martin Road, Honea Path. The family  request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to The Chris Driggers Fund,
c/o First Citizens Bank 201 North Main Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Donnie Gambrell

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a friend and fellow beagler Mr. Donnie Gambrell.   Donnie was Founder of  Rabbits Unlimited and a charter member of Foothills Beagle Club. He did much for beagling in South Carolina and was instrumental in changing laws that allowed for training dogs during the off season.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.   Details will be available soon.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 6/12/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our June monthly meeting on   
Tuesday 6/12 at 7:00 pm.   We will discuss the proposed  improvements for the club we talked about last meeting.   Look  forward  to seeing  you all there.

Workday Reminder

Belton, SC  -   Please remember our workday this Saturday, 4/14.   Some of the things that need to be done are:
-  Brush cutting in all enclosures (larger trees in hedge rows mainly)
-  Fence repair in back pen bordering Boys Home of the South property
-  Erosion problem on front pen fence bank near entrance driveway  (will need shovels and rakes to smooth and level fill)
-  Gravel problem at entrance from Oak Hill Road
-  All large gates need reinforcement of posts to improve open and close function  Some need threshold repair as well
-  Front windows  of club house need painting and/or replacement
-  Fence repair/patch needed near entrance to the back pen

These are just some of the major items that will need to be addressed.    Feel free to tackle any task that you feel is necessary for the club.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 4/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our April  monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 4/10 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting with Sid Lee providing the food.   As always when Sid volunteers to take care of the meal you can rest assured that  he and his son Buddy will bring a feast fit for a king.    We will also be discussing the workday activities for this Saturday, 4/14/2012.  This will be our first workday this Spring.   Remember as a member you are expected to attend workdays when scheduled.    If for some reason you can't you should get with the coordinator and take a makeup assignment shortly before or after the scheduled workday.  Come early and hungry.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

Obituary for Mr. Wister "Tray" Traynham

Wister Traynham

Wister B. Traynham Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born
Nov. 4, 1921, in Laurens County, SC, the son of Wister B. and Nellie (Ballinger)  Traynham. He attended school at Saint Albans in Greenville County, S.C. Wister  Traynham entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and became a bombardier on a  B-24 Liberator. He was sent to England and during his first combat tour his crew  was selected to fly night missions supporting the OSS and resistance forces  flying low-level night missions behind enemy lines dropping supplies and agents  into the European Theater. During a second combat tour in England, he flew with  the Royal Air Force as the lead radar bombardier. Upon completing his second  tour, he returned to the U.S. and entered Aviation cadet pilot training in 1947.
Upon graduation, he transitioned to the C-119 Flying Boxcar troop transport. He  served a full tour during the Korean conflict flying troops and supplies into  and around Korea. After returning to the States, he transitioned to C-124 Globe
Master cargo aircraft and soon upgraded to aircraft commander. He flew to  Antarctica, across Europe, South America and on some "around the world" embassy  runs. Additionally, he flew support missions in the Belgian Congo conflict.  During his Air Force career, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air  Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Legion of Service Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Metal, Distinguished Unit Citation,  World War II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal, NATO Service Medal and UN
Service Medal. After 22 years of service, he retired from the Air Force and  returned to his family home in Greenville County, South Carolina, where he  became a Sales Representative for Prudential Insurance earning a Charter Life
Underwriter Certificate. He retired from Prudential after 20 years. He then  focused on serving his church and hunting. He raised beagles for field trials  and rabbit hunting. He also hunted deer and mentored many young hunters and dog
trainers. During his years in S.C. he served Reedy River Presbyterian Church as  a Deacon and an Elder and as a representative to the Enoree Presbytery; he was  also active in forming the Presbyterian Church of America. He was a 32nd degree  Mason, Scottish Rite in the Empire 213 Lodge of Maudlin, S.C. He is survived by  his wife of 69 years, Catherine Browning Traynham; his two sons, Bill (Pixie)
Traynham and Jerry (Maria) Traynham; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and his sister, Nellie (Dwayne) King of Mauldin, S.C. He  was preceded in death by his brother, Ballinger Traynham. Visitation will be  from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral  service will begin at 3 p.m. after the visitation at the funeral home. Cremation  and inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery will be later in the week.
Memorials are suggested to Reedy River Presbyterian Church in Conestee, SC, or  Disabled American Veterans.
Published in Kansas City Star on March 15, 2012 

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Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 3/13/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our March  monthly meeting on   
Tuesday 3/13 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to prepare for the licsensed Gundog Brace trial on 3/23 - 3/24.  We'll need help with the kitchen,  cleaning up of clubhouse before the trial,  food aquisition and preparation for meals,   and, of course, marshalling and collar duties.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

Jack Wilson Cantrell

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr. Jack Cantrell.  He lived across the street from the Beagle Club entrance and owned the property that our driveway comes through.  Following is the obituary from Gray Mortuary in Pelzer, SC.

Jack Wilson  Cantrell
(September 13, 1926 - February 21,
  2012)

BELTON – Jack Wilson Cantrell, 85, of 414 Oak Hill Rd.,  husband  of Syble Scott Cantrell, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Hillcrest
Hospital.  Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Clayton Denton  and Laura  Pressley Cantrell. He was retired from Harper Brothers Construction  Co. and a  member of Columbia Baptist Church. Mr. Cantrell was also a U.S. Marines Corps  veteran and one of the founders of the Dunklin Fire Department.  Surviving are  his wife of sixty years of the home; daughter, Jane Davis of  Belton; son, Ray  Scott Cantrell (Roxanne) of Belton; sister, Marge Thomason of  Greenville; six  grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held  6-8pm Wednesday,  February 22, 2012 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services  will be 12 noon on  Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Columbia Baptist Church.  Burial will be held in  Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers,  memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 2/14/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our February  monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 2/14 at 7:00 pm.  This will be Valentines Day so don't forget to take care of the "honey do's" first.  Look  forward  to seeing you all there.

UBGF Derby Qualifying Trial Saturday

Belton, SC  -  Remnder about the UBGF Derby Trial  1/28/2012.  We are expecting a good turnout.  Plenty of rabbits so come enjpy the fellowship and bring your good'uns.  Let's get this year off to a great start.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 1/10/2012

Belton, SC -  Please remember our January  monthly meeting on  Tuesday 1/10 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting with Brunswick  Stew  prepared by Thomas Bell and Jerry Craft.   Come early and hungry.  Look  forward to seeing you all there.

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

From all of us at Foothills we want to wish all our beagling friends a very merry Christmas and a happy, exciting new year.

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Coyotes  have Negative Impact in the South

So you think coyotes  don't impact wildlife populations  ---   Read this article.

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Our Newest Member

Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest member Mr. Daniel Cooley.   Good to have you on board with us Daniel.   Picture will be posted soon.

AKC Licensed SPO and UBGF Qualifying Trial

 Belton, SC -  Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 will be our AKC Licensed and UBFG Qualifying Trial.  Male classes run on Friday, December 2nd  and Female
classes run on  Saturday, December 3rd.   Judges are as follows:
15"  Males –  Michael Reynolds and Josh Sons
13" Males – Kevin Morris and Travis Purvis
15"  Females –  Tim W Cooper and John D Hutto
13" Females – Larry G  Wilson and Joe Hodges
Show Judge :  Robert  Biggerstaff

Breakfast and Lunch meals will be served both days.  Ribbons  to 1st thru NBQ in field; Trophies to 1st Place in each class in  field and  also Grand Final Winner and Runner-up.   Certificates to 1st thru NBQ on the  bench.  We have two large enclosures and plenty of  rabbits.

William Loskoski's Wife

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of William Loskoski's wife Betty.  The following information is listed at the website for Gray Mortuary in Pelzer.

Betty Thompson Loskoski 
(April  9, 1938 - November 1, 2011) 
 
WILLIAMSTON  – Betty Ann Thompson Loskoski, 73, of 206 Summer Way, wife of William Maylon  Loskoski, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her home. Born in Clemson,  she was a daughter of the late Alec Dean and Nellie Marie Henderson Thompson. She was retired from S.C. School District with forty years of combined service  in Anderson Districts One and Two. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.  Surviving are daughters, Sherry L. (Gregg) Orloff of Decatur, GA, Tracy Ann  (Stephen) Bernstein of San Francisco, CA; siblings, Helen Land of Easley, Joyce Thomas of Belton, Jimmy Thompson of Belton, Gerald Thompson of LaGrange, GA, Beverly Rhodes of Greenwood, and Marilyn Thompson of Belton; one grandchild,  Maya Bernstein. She was predeceased by a son, William Ricky Loskoski and  brother, Ronnie Thompson. The family is at the ome and will received friends  6-8pm Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services  will be held 10:30 am Friday, November 4, 2011 in the funeral home chapel with  burial following in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 11/8/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our November monthly meeting on  
Tuesday 11/8 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to finalize plans for the upcoming SPO trial on 12/2 - 12/3.  We'll need volunteers for marshals, kitchen, collaring, etc. Remember that field trials are important for funds to operate the club.  Without the income from trials dues would be much more.  Also, Jerry Craft will be there to accept dues for the coming year.  Look forward to seeing you all there.

Notice to Members

Feed strips have been planted and are critical for maintaining an ample supply of rabbits during the winter months.   Please use extreme caution and avoid walking in the strips to prevent any damage.  Also, for sure, do not drive the cart or any equipment in any planted strips.  Thanks in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Reminder  -  Club Dues Before 12/31

Well it's that time of year again.  Our club dues should be paid by 12/31/2011.   If you are a life time member you are required to pay only the $25 rabbit fee.  If you are a regular member annual dues plus the $25 rabbit fee are required.  Please see Jerry Craft at the meeting or mail your check to his address listed in the membership listing on the Members page.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 10/11/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our October monthly meeting on 
Tuesday 10/11 at 7:00 pm.  This will be a meal meeting so come early and hungry.   Menu will be hickory smoked chicken quarters, potato salad, cole slaw, BBQ beans, yeast rolls and, of course, bananna pudding.   Look forward to seeing you all there.   Great time to bring a guest and introduce them to our club.

Our Newest Member

Patrick Gunderson

Belton, SC -  Please join me in welcoming our newest member Mr. Patrick Gunderson.  Good to have you on board with us Patrick.

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Reminder - Club Workday Saturday 9/17

At the meeting there were several tasks defined for the coming workday.
1) Feed Strip planting (Oats, Wheat, and Rye)  Thomas Bell to get Wheat and Oats, Tony Martin to get Rye and Fertilizer.  We will need pull behind spreaders and maybe a few 4 wheelers to pull them.  If you have a good hand spreader bring that too.
2) a group needs to walk the fence line in all the pens to reinforce any bad posts with metal ones.  Will need a driver if someone can bring one.  Also, need to patch any holes in the fence (pliers, wire cutters, etc. needed).
3) the partition fence between the front and back needs to be fixed in several places, especially around the gates to prevent dogs/rabbits from getting through.
4)  yard work  -  weed eating, grass mowing, etc. around the club house.
5) water containers in the enclosures need to be cleaned (scrubbed with a brush) Rhett Hand has completed cleaning the water drums.  Weed eating around the water spigots needs to be done also.
6)  clean out a walk path (approx 3 feet wide) around inside of puppy pen.  This will facilitate the necessary check of the wire periodically.
7) anything else that you feel is needed
Come and lets help make Foothills the best Beagle Club around.  Hope to see you Saturday.

Reminder - Club Meeting Tuesday 9/13/2011

Belton, SC -  Please remember our September monthly meeting on  Tuesday 9/13 at 7:00 pm.  This will be an important meeting to plan for our workday scheduled on Saturday 9/17.  Look forward to seeing you there.

John R. "Bob" Cox (1929 - 2011)

Bob Cox
Fountain Inn

John R. "Bob" Cox, 81, husband of Bobbie Sue King Cox for 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 03,   2011.
Bob was born December 6, 1929 in Simpsonville, to the late William   Riley Cox and Nora Lucile Smith Cox. He retired from Kemet Electronics, and was  a life-long member of the Iodine State Beagle Club. He was a charter member of  Five Forks Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School  Teacher. He was loved and respected by all, and was totally dedicated to his  family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air  Force.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are  two sons  and their wives, Alan and Joy Cox, and Jimmy and Sharon Cox; a  daughter, Linda
Talbert and husband Ralph; six grandchildren, Courtney Talbert  and wife Kim;  Bryan Talbert and wife Jennifer, Arika Smith and husband Michael,  Alana Cox,
Auston Cox, and Alysa Cox; and three great-grandchildren, Jackson,  Hayden and  Ben Talbert. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond  Cox.
Visitation  will be 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday at Fletcher Funeral  Service.
Funeral services  will be 3 p.m. Monday at Five Forks Baptist  Church, officiated by Dr. Howard
Foster. Burial, with Military Honors, will  follow in the church  cemetery.
Fletcher Funeral Service.

Links to Related Information and Websites

AKC 2010 SPO National Championship
 
UBGF 2010 ALL-AGE Championship Results

ESPO Magazine Forum

United Beagle Gundog Federation (UBGF)    
 
AKC Beagle Field Trials  

Appalachain Gundog Brace Federation (AGBF)