DEATHS Archaeologist st sues over Hunley BY BRUCE SMITH "I want the jury to award me everything they ity Mr. Cussler has garnered by The Associated Press believe it has cost me. I'm trying to be conservative being credited with finding the CHARLESTON- Underwater sub. archaeologist E. Lee Spence in my figures as to what it cost me." "If you figure the TV time claims he suffered $309 million and all the and ranewspaper in damages because the dis- E.
LEE SPENCE dio (coverage) that has said covery of the Confederates sub- underwater archeologist Clive Cussler recovered it marine Hunley was credited to even though he didn't receive author Clive Cussler. recently underwent open heart said he filed documents in ad- money for it he received valThe figure was discussed surgery and would be unable to miralty court in 1980 claiming ue for it," Mr. Spence said. during a deposition Mr. Spence travel for three months.
ownership and published a "I don't think as a matter of gave as part of the federal law- A group headed by Mr. Cus- chart in 1995 showing where it law it's legally sustainable" to suits arising from the discov- sler sued Mr. Spence in 2001. was. seek damages for such value, ery of the Hunley a decade ago.
That suit contends Mr. The 40-foot, hand-cranked Lay said, adding Mr. Cussler "I want the jury to award me Spence's claim that he found Hunley rammed a spar with a never profited from the Hunley. everything they believe it has the submarine injured the rep- black powder charge into the "Clive Cussler had a substancost me," Mr. Spence said utation of Mr.
Cussler's Na- Union blockade ship Housaton- tial name before this ever ocWednesday. "I'm trying to be tional Underwater Marine ic sinking the vessel on Feb. 17, curred. He has never given a conservative in my figures as Agency and divers Mr. Cussler 1864.
speech specifically on the Hunto what it cost me. I didn't hired who have been credited The Hunley sank as well and ley." spend that much money and by the South Carolina Hunley was finally located in 1995. It Mr. Spence alleges the damnot that I would have received Commission with finding the was raised five years later and ages include, among other that much money, but I would sub off Charleston in 1995. brought to a conservation lab things, lost speaking engagehave had that benefit." Mr.
Spence later counter- at the old Charleston Naval ments, lost profits on his own The figure is "absurd and I sued, seeking damages and Base where it sits in a tank of books and losing a contract to think it is ludicrous," said John asking the court to declare him chilled water. dive for a treasure wreck hereLay the attorney repre- the discoverer of the Hunley, Mr. Spence, who has been searched and which was subsenting Mr. Cussler. the first sub in history to sink representing himself in court, sequently found.
Mr. Cussler recently was an enemy warship. said the damage figure in- He said it does not necessargranted a delay in the trial un- Mr. Spence says he discov- cludes $150 million in the ad ily mean he would have made til at least August because he ered the sub in 1970. His suit value equivalent to the public- $309 million.
Santee Cooper board actions draw calls for resignations BY JIM DAVENPORT Munson independently met "with board members "who have created all of The Associated Press. credit agencies and the tenor of the the problems." COLUMBIA Senators reviewing contact is alarm and soliciting a down- Gov. Sanford has appointed people to the practices on the board of one of the grade of the credit outlook," Sen. Rankin board who would "watch out for the botnation's largest public power utilities said. tom line the way they'd watch out for their say Gov.
Mark Sanford should fire That conduct "suggests that the best in- own bottom line," Sanford spokesman Will appointees who they say secretly terests of Santee Cooper are not being ad- Folks said. worked to downgrade the utility's credit dressed," Sen. Rankin said. The governor's office is taking a dim rating or improperly talked about business Mr. Green already is on the way out.
Gov. view of the proceedings, deals. Sanford said Tuesday he has pulled Mr. "Clearly, that approach has rubbed some At least two Santee Cooper board mem- Green's nomination because he could not people the wrong way and these Army-Mcbers should be removed, said Sen. Luke win Senate confirmation.
Carthy hearings are an offshoot of that," Rankin, a Myrtle Beach Republican head- Sen. Bill Mescher, R-Pinopolis, and are- Mr. Folks said. ing the review committee. tired Santee Cooper executive director But Sen.
Rankin says the process is drivSen. Rankin said interim board serving on Sen. Rankin's committee, said en by a growing record that shows probchairman Guerry Green and Keith Gov. Sanford should remove up to five lems on the board. DEATHS W.
ANDREW SMITH FROM PAGE 4B GREER William Andrew children; six step-grandchilSmith, 78, of 432 Liberty Hill dren and ten step RIGGS Road, died May 17, 2005 at his children; two special sis residence. A native of law, Linda Hinton and Sylvia NEWNAN, GA. Jesse "J.R." Catherine "Cathee" Arlene Greenville County, Pitts; and three special brothRobert Riggs, 81, formerly of Riggs Stegall of Destin, son of the late ers-in-law, Gene Simmons, Oconee County, died Sunday, sons, Robert David Riggs of Thomas A. and Mat- Wayne Hinton and Neal Pitts. May 15, 2005, at New- Fairfield, Gregory Lee tie Lee Roddy Smith, he was a Mr.
Smith was predeceased nan Hospital in New- Riggs of Cape Creek, and retired employee of Overnite by two brothers, Rev. Darrell nan. Steven Jesse Riggs of Flagstaff, Transportation and he was a Smith and T.H. Smith and one Born on Dec. 22, sisters, Janice R.
Cash of member of Pelham Church of sister, Ruth Duncan. 1923, in Joplin, he was the Amarillo, Texas, and Betty R. God of Prophecy. Mr. Smith Funeral service will be held son of the late, Ivan Roosevelt Graves of Galena, Kansas; and was in the US Army and the US Friday at Pelham and Mary Ann Fullerton Rig- seven grandchildren.
Navy. His first wife was the late Church of God Prophecy congs. He was the widower of Services are at 1 p.m. Thurs- Edith June Simmons Smith. ducted by Rev.
John Brown, Dorothy Firsick Riggs and was day at Seneca Presbyterian Surviving are his wife, Rev. Donnie Bell, Rev. Bobby preceded in death by a son, Church by the Revs. Stuart and Lavinia Bryant Smith of the Duncan and Rev. Wayne HinWilliam Jay Riggs.
He was re- Sally Fulton; burial will follow home; one daughter and son-in- ton. Burial will follow in Wood tired from communications, a in the Old Stone Church Ceme- law, Cynthia Ann and Stanley Memorial Park. veteran of the U.S. Army Air tery in Clemson with military Black of Greer; three sons and Honorary escort will be Corps serving in World War II, honors. The family received daughters-in-law, Thomas Eu- Men's Sunday School Class.
5th Fighter Command-Signal Headquarters, 5 Campaign Stars, A Air Offensive-Japan, Bismark Archipelogo-New Guinea, Luzon-Phillippne Liberation with Bronze Star and a member of Seneca Presbyterian Church. Surviving are daughter, JERVEY ROBINSON COLUMBIA Jervey "Jerby" Robinson of 205 Carlow Drive died Sunday, May 15, 2005, at WM. Jennings Bryan Dorn V.A. Medical in Columbia. Funeral arrangements will GLADYS E.
ROGERS Sept. 26, 1915 May 17, 2005 ANDERSON Gladys Marie Ellis Rogers, 89, of 2803 Echo Trail died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Hospice House. Born in Green, she was a homemaker, past president of Mimosa Garden Club and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Blanche Holcombe Sunday school class, former preschool Sunday school teacher and a member of the Home Bound Ministries of the church. Surviving are daughter, Mary K.
Paredes of Westville, son, William C. Rogers of the home; and two grandchildren. She was the widow of Cyrus friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8p.m. at the Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home of Seneca. Memorials may be given in memory to Alzheimer's Association of the Upstate South Carolina Chapter, 521 N.
McDuffie Anderson, S.C. 29621-5528. be announced by Pearson's Funeral Home, Central. The family may contact his son, the Rev. J.L.
Robinson of 3905 Belhaven Road Extension in Belton. E. Rogers and the daughter of the late Edward and Ida Mae Rush Ellis. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence A. Ellis and Jack Rush.
Graveside services are at 4 p.m. Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery in Monroe, N.C., with the Rev. Malcolm Ellis officiating. The body is at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Downtown Chapel, 401 N. Main St.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 307 S. Manning Anderson, S.C. 29624, or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621. My Favorite Click independentmail.com Anderson Independent-Mail, FOR THE RECORD ARRESTS Anderson County Detention Center Harold Gene Bridges, 48, 3531 Anderson, bench warrant (5-14) Benjamin Franklin Brown, 57, 119 Brookmeade Drive, Anderson, possession of crack cocaine (5-13) Willis Timothy Brown, 41, 4312 Belton Highway, Anderson, signal, open container (5-13) Charles Lamar Bryant, 33, 421 Old Asbury Road, Anderson, violation of probation (5-13) Justin William 23, 22 Burts Pelzer, open possession of methamphetamines, simple possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance (5-14) Kelvin Terron Byrd, 35, 112 Calhoun Road, Apt.
C-5, Belton, second degree burglary, petit larceny (5-13) Janetha Etoie Cobb, 20, 231 Shirley Honea Path, fraudulent check (5-13) Jerry Duane Conwell, 39, 2928 Chambers Road, Anderson, grand larceny, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, bench warrant (5- 14) Steven Lorenzo Cowan, 34, 412 Rose Hill Drive, Anderson, driving under suspension, driving left of center, seat belt law violation, commitment (5-13) Joshua Leon Crook, 20, 205 Ragsdale Greenville, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, possession of alcohol under age (5-15) Rocio Cruz-Landin, 21, 5039 Whispering Pines, Gainesville, obtaining goods under false pretense, giving false information (5-14) Tina Darlene Dale, 40, 950 Cherry Apt. A-13, Pendleton, disorderly conduct (5-13) Thomas Leslie Dempsey, 41, 200 River Road Circle, Piedmont, criminal domestic violence (5-13) Tiffany Louise Driver, 21, 23 North Washington Greenville, 11 counts of fraudulent checks (5-15) Lorenda Cheek Farmer, 44, 203 Masters Drive, Anderson, shoplifting (5- 14) Christopher Ray Fortner, 25,111 Samuel Camp Road, Anderson, petit larceny (5-13) Jannie Mae Fuller, 46, 360 E.Hampton Ave. Honea Path, driving under suspension, defective tires (5-14) Thomas Landrikus Gambrell, 22, 205 S. Jefferson Anderson, breaking into auto, stolen goods, three counts of commitment (5-13) David Allen Gannon, 38, 108 Williamston, disorderly conduct (5- 14) Bertha Esmeralda Garcia, 26, 118 Blue Ridge Belton, driving under suspension, seat belt law violation, driving with unlawful (5-15) Hermino Monge Garcia, 27, 2001 West Parker Apt. 16, Greenville, no driver's license, operating uninsured vehicle, driving too fast for conditions (5-14) Cresto Santez Glover, 27, 8 North Hamick Road, Anderson, malicious injury to personal property, assault and battery with intent to kill, unlawful carrying a firearm (5-15) Adam Len Griswold, 19, 15 Hammett Piedmont, simple possession of marijuana (5-14) Mathew Paul Holbrook, 18, 6505 S.C.
413, Iva, possession of alcohol under age (5-14) Edgar Olivares Jimenez, 29, 112 Cotton Lane, Easley, stolen goods, assault on police, resisting arrest, hold for another agency, hold for Honea Path Department, hold for Belton Police Department (5-15) James Comus Johnson, 18, 103 Wakefield Road, Iva, signal, possession of alcohol under age (5-14) Donna Jean King, 43, 511 Eskew Circle, Anderson, bench warrant (5-13) Charles Denny Leeson, 53, 7 Walton Piedmont, failure to yield rightof-way, hit and run, failure to stop for blue light (5-14) Natasha Dianne Lewis, 24, 118 Boyd Anderson, violation of probation, no driver's license, giving false information, defective tires (5-13) Heather Nicole Livingston, 20, 110 Nunnally Road, Apt. 209, Anderson, shoplifting (5-14) Chris Xavier Mallard, 22, 64 Poplar Hartwell, shoplifting (5-13) Kimberly Dawn Nix, 34, 20 Anderson, violation of probation, failure to appear in General Sessions court (5-13) Mark Kendall' 43, 110 Periwinkle Court, Pendleton, simple assault (5-15) James Jackson Payne, 36, 402 Hillside Drive, Anderson, simple possession of marijuana (5-13) Robin Michelle Pickens, 36, 1032 Evergreen Road, Anderson, two counts of operating uninsured vehicle, failure to surrender driver's license, driving too fast for conditions, leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of driving under suspension, tag expired, defective brakes, two counts of commitment (5-13) Francisco Sanchez Resendez, 29, 301 True Temper Road, Anderson, no driver's license, operating uninsured vehicle, seat belt law violation, driving under the influence (5-14) Sheila Sue Robinson, 28, 16-A Chase Anderson, breach of peace (5- 15) Angela Michelle Shiflet, 26, 307 Anderson, contempt of court (5-14) Timothy Ray Shirley, 39, 2244 Surfside Drive, Anderson, two counts of fraudulent checks (5-14) Christopher David Simpson, 18, 1500 Elberton Highway, Iva, possession of alcohol under age (5-14) Andrew Tyler Smith, 18, 132 Gaillard Drive, Anderson, no tag, operating uninsured vehicle, simple possession of marijuana (5-14) James Walter Thompson IV, 23, 4 Agnew Road, Greenville, possession of burglary tools, parties to a crime, stolen goods, hold for Hone Path Police Department (5-15) Roberius Meqwan Thornton, 22, 374 Reynolds Hartwell, shoplift- Thursday, May 19, 2005 5B ing (5-13) Sheffeter Lee Tillison, 36, 20 Anderson, possession of controlled substance, simple possession of marijuana (5-13) Anita Ann Tucker, 34, 825 Joe Black Road, Lot 4, Williamston, theft of cable television (5-13) Marty Lee Vaughn, 24, 108 Vaughn Drive, Belton, grand larceny, second degree burglary (5-14) Sharmin Christine Walls, 37, 113 Meadowbrook Drive, Iva, shoplifting (5-13) Roy Cecil Walters, 21, 129 Canton Lane, Anderson, second degree burglary, third degree burglary, five counts of petit larceny, 10 Counts of breaking into auto, conspiracy (5-13) Melanie Shawn Wardlaw, 28, 115 Wayside Drive, Seneca, driving under suspension, breach of trust (5- 14) Larry Gordan Wentzky, 29, 1825 Pearl Harbor Way, Anderson, first degree burglary (5-15) Ray Jermaine Williams, 25, 243 Meadow Hills Drive, Anderson, stop payment of check (5-15) Eric Cornell Wilson, 35, 3711 Seminole Anderson, speeding, driving under suspension Michael Christopher Wilson, 20, no fixed address, Anderson, assault and battery with intent to kill, two counts of commitment (5-13) Nicole Rene Zahnd, 21, 107Autumn Drive, Williamston, no proof of ownership, speeding, possession of methamphetamines (5-14) David Clifton Craine, 30, 1818 Newry Road, Belton, open container in, possession of methamphetamines (5- 17) Larry Frank Cummings, 36, 825 Joe Black Road, Lot 54, Williamston, petit larceny, possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamines, possession of controlled substance (5- 17) Robert Wayne Gaines 111, 21, 119 W. Moore Anderson, bench warrant, two counts of criminal domestic violence (5-17) Steven James Gibson, 17, 109 Gloria Lane, Seneca, shoplifting (5-17) Thomas Freeman Harper 36, 206 Wellington Court, Anderson, contempt of court (5-17) Jequeze Demond Hollings, 20, 8 Anderson, malicious injury to personal property (5-17) Helen Diane Hoover, 34, 810 Raymond Drive, Anderson, violation of probation (5-17) Mario Antwan Johnson, 19, 19-B Fairview Gardens, Anderson, violation of parole (5-17) Willie Jones 46, 401 Caughlin Anderson, two counts of contempt of court (5-17) Raul Pardo Martinez, 24, Roper Mountain Apartments, Greenville, armed robbery, kidnapping, possession of weapon while committing a crime (5-17) Danny Joe Richardson, 58, 225 Angie Lane, Easley, two counts of bench warrants (5-17) Donna Glenn Richardson, 44, 222 Glen Ferry Road, Pendleton, shoplifting (5-17) Sean Maurice Robinson, 22, 135 Evans Drive, Belton, contempt of court (5-17) Mack Aurthur Williams, 42, 104 Lawson Road, Anderson, first degree burglary (5-17) An arrest listed in Monday's Anderson Independent-Mail for Mike Warren Lee should have read: "Michael Warren Lee 55, 2211 Middleton Road, Anderson, simple possession of marijuana (5-11)" We regret the error. County Crime gene and Jean Smith, Gerald Allen and Margaret Smith, and Randall William "Bo" and Sandra Smith all of Greer; a stepson, Kenneth Bryant of Greer; one brother, Carl Rayford Smith of Pelham; three sisters, Maria Williams, Dean Robinson, both of Pelham and Jean Ursery of Greer; four grandchildren, June Bell, Kelly McElhaney, Gerald Black and Dylan Ross; six great grand- EDNA SMITH TOCCOA, GA. Edna Rosella Roberson Smith, 83, of Skyline Drive, widow of Thomas J.
Smith, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at her home. Born Oct. 14, 1921, in Bibb County, she was a daughter of the late William and Katie Brown Hill Roberson and had lived most of her life in Stephens County. She was a member of Rock Quarry Holiness Church and was a homemaker. She was the last member of her immediate family.
Surviving are sons, Willard Smith of Lawrenceville, Harley Smith and Ronnie POLLY WALTERS May 6, 1968 May 17, 2005 ANDERSON Polly Ruth Porter Walters, 37, of 3904 S. Main St. died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Anderson. Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Calvin C. Porter.
She was a homemaker and attended Cornerstone Assembly of God. Surviving are her mother, Eunice Faye Nimmons Porter of the home; son, Jerrett Dean Walters of Myrtle Beach; daughters, Savannah Faye Porter and Cheryl Lynn Walters, both of Maryville, Visitation will be held Thursday at Wood Mortuary. The family would like to thank Kelly Johnson and Kathy Lewis for all there love and support. Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Spartanburg, SC 29301. WOOD MORTUARY, Greer, SC.
Smith, both of Toccoa and Tommy Smith of Demorest; daughters, Rose McClain and Pat Simpson, both of Toccoa; 13 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. Smith. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Whitlock Mortuary.
Burial will follow at Zebulon Baptist Church cemetery. The family will be at the home on Skyline Drive and will receive friends at the mortuary from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. brothers, John W.
Porter of Williamston, Barry F. Porter of Anderson and Timothy Porter of Williamston; and a sister, Charlotte Porter of Iva. She was preceded in death by a brother, Andy Lee Porter. Services are at 4 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will be at the residence. Medication stolen: Edna McAlister of Singleton Drive in Townville reported that between 4 and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday someone stole two bottles of medicine out of her vehicle while it was parked on Clemson Boulevard, causing a loss $180. Items stolen: Lee Morrison of Lemans Drive reported that between 1 and 6 p.m.
Wednesday someone stole compact discs, a radar detector, speakers, and amplifier out of his vehicle while it was parked at his residence, causing a loss of $4,140. Jack stolen: Gregg Cole of Upstate Electric Motors on Chippewa Lane in Williamston reported that between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday someone stole a pro-lift jack from the business, causing a loss of $350. Items stolen: Daniel Fox of Pinewood Circle in Williamston reported that between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday someone stole $300, a firearm, and electronics from his residence, causing a loss of $1,800. Vehicle stolen: Brandon Williams of Rangeview Circle reported that between 8 and 11 p.m. Monday someone stole a 1979 Chevrolet Impala off of Clemson Boulevard, causing a loss of $800. Trailer stolen: Charles Walls of Riverside Drive in Piedmont reported that between 3:30 and p.m. Monday someone stole a trailer from his residence, causing a loss of $3,000.
Phone stolen: Luther Lucas Ill of Colonial Drive in Easley reported that between 12:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday someone cellular phone from his residence, causing a loss of $300. Firearm stolen: Brian Cain of Vandiver Road reported that Monday someone stole a firearm from his vehicle, causing a loss of $200. Moped stolen: Randy Clark of Woodock Road in Pelzer reported that between 12 and 7 a.m. Saturday someone stole a 2000 Beamer moped from his residence, causing a loss of $1,500.
Money stolen: Mattie Scott of Parkview Road in Iva reported that between 2 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday someone stole $100 from her residence. Stereo stolen: Michael Leverette of Drucker Ridge reported that between 11 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday someone stole electronics from his vehicle while it was parked on Continental Street, causing a loss of $1,050..
