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Page 1 5A The Gaffney Ledger, Wednesday, April 1 3, 1 988 Five killed in seperate car-train collisions The Illinois Commerce Commission said it could find no obstructions or other factors that caused the first accident. JohnQuinn John Milton Quinn, 65, husband of Pearl Mullinax Quinn, of 201 Maple Drive, died Tuesday, April 12, 1988 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. BARGAINS NKW LiSKl) did GAFFNEY PAWNSHOP "Instant Cash Loan On Any Item Of Value" CHICAGO (AP) Seven hours after Amtrak train No. 392 began its run, five people were dead, killed in two separate grade crossing accidents that an Amtrak official says the train crew could not have prevented. "They were powerless to avoid the accidents, and no disciplinary action is planned," Debbie Marciniak, an Amtrak spokeswoman, said Tuesday after the accidents 150 miles and 3'2 hours apart.

That does not make the deaths of a young couple and two of their children, then later of a 20-year-old woman any easier on the crewmen who made the 300-mile Carbondale- of speed" across the track about 60 feet from the highway, Parker said. "I could see the female occupant of the car, and she never looked at us. I thought I saw the woman holding a child. "Mr. White had already applied the Parker said.

"He started blowing the whistle. Then we put the brakes in emergency, but it was too late." He said the engine had been traveling about 76 mph, a speed Ms. Marciniak said was within the maximum allowed for that area. The train was delayed about an hour and then headed north from Kankakee, traveling at the maximum 79 mph, Parker said. to-Chicago run Tuesday.

"You don't forget things like this. You get the shakes," said engineer T.B. Parker, whose fireman was at the throttle late Monday when the first accident occurred, killing the young couple and the children. The victims were identified as Cecil Ray Chandler, 26, of La Clede, in south Illinois; his wife, Brenda, 25; their 4-year-old daughter, Kerry; and their 3-year-old son, Carl, police said. Parker said he and his partner, fireman William White, 55, saw the Chandler car on Illinois 37 near Effingham about 90 minutes into the run.

"The car made a right turn and kept on going at a slow rate TV's, VCR's, Sewing Machines, Knives, Cameras, Guns, Stereos. Fishing Jewelry, Watches, Tools Etc. 601 Cherokee Ave. Call: 489-4 1 04 Layaway MasterCard Visa Nancy Couick ROCK HILL Nancy Dillingham Thomas Couick, 86, died Sunday, April 10, 1988, at Ebenezer Nursing Home in Rock Hill. She was the widow of Charles A.

Thomas and William Couick Sr. A Cherokee County native, she was the daughter of the late William (Bill) and Ida Elizabeth Spencer Dillingham. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Rock Hill. She is survived by a son, Bill Courick Jr. of Rock Hill, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted today in Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, at 2 p. m. The family may be contacted at the residence, 113 Neely Court, Rock Hill. Memorials may be made to Oakland Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice. Bass Funeral Home of Rock Hill.

Katherine Ross GREENVILLE Katherine Carpenter Ross, widow of Henry Fulton Ross, M.D., died in Greenville, Monday, April 1 1 1988. A native of Greenville County, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Re-volution, the Greenville Women's Club, The Assembly, and the Junior League. She was a charter member of the Downtown Baptist Church in Greenville. A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Moree Swofford Quinn. A member of Rose Hill Baptist Church, he was a retired textile employee.

Surviving with his wife are one son, John Wayne Quinn of Charlotte; three sisters, Luna Phillips of Gaffney, Janet Pal-ton of Gaffney and Carolyn Hor-ton of Charlotte; two granddaughters. Services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Rose Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Grassy Pond Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7-8 in Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home. Lloyd Benton TACCOA, GA.

Lloyd Benton, 62, wife of Ruby J. Benton, of 120 Woodlawn, died Tuesday, April 12, 1988 in Stephens County Hospital. A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Calvin and Sallie Blanton Benton. A member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, he was a self employed barber. Surviving with his wife is one daughter, Mrs.

Steve (Rose) The death of a relative or friend away from home, or the fact that interment is to be at a distance from the deceased's home need present no problem. Your local funeral director, thru his associations, can readily make funeral arrangements anywhere in the world. In either case, promptly contact your local funeral director to arrange the necessary GAFFNEY MONUMENT WORKS "Locally Owned Operated Farish" "Serving The Area Since 1901" The passing of a loved one is always a sad time. You want the departed to have a tribute which befits the love and admiration that you shared, and the best place to select a monument which will show this is the GAFFNEY MONUMENT WORKS at 507 Cherokee Ave. in Gaffney, phone 489-5833.

Here you'll find enduring stones and markers of lasting beauty carved to your precise specifications by master craftsmen. Choose from one of the region's largest selections of quality monuments in granite and marble. There's also a splendid assortment of bronze markers for eternal tribute. Statuary and other handcrafted stones are also available, and your message will be carved in stone for all time. GAFFNEY MONUMENT WORKS also does expert sandblasting and resurtacing of oldmonuments.

Dwayne C. Harrington 303 Cherokee Blacksburg, SC 839-2334 "Serving with dignity and pride since 1948. This Is Not A Misprint, Are Correct! Benton Ausburn of Scotlsdale, Ga. one grandchild. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m.

at Oakland Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. James Downs. The family will recieve friends Thursday night from 7-8 in Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Florence Ruppe Florence Price Ruppe, 93, Route 2, Cherokee Creek, widow of Vester Andrew Ruppe, died Monday, April 11, 1988 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center.

A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Florence Harris Price. A member of Cherokee Creek Baptist Church, she was a retired textile employee. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Lovelace of Gaffney; two sons, Melrose Ruppe of Gaffney, Melvin (Bud) Ruppe of Gaffney; six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Services were held today at 3 p.m. in Cherokee Creek Baptist Church by the Rev.

Philip Broyles and Dr. Jan Mitchell. Burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne and Jerry Ruppe, Gary and Glenn Lovelace, Charles Jones, Barry Barnhill, John Wayne Quinn and Louie Ramsey. Surviving are two sons, Henry Fulton Ross, of Gaffney and Allen McNeil Ross of Greenville; a granddaughter, Katherine Carpenter Ross of Dartmouth, Mass.

Graveside services were held today at 4 p.m. at the Spring-wood Cemetery in Greenville. Memorials may be made to the Downtown Baptist Church or St. Francis Hospital, Greenville. Edith Bright Edith V.

Bright, 67, of 702 Railroad died Wednesday, April 13, 1988 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center. The daughter of the late Ed and Rosa Mae Lynch Bright, she was a Baptist and a retired textile employee. Surviving are two daughters, Rita Mae Morris of Gaffney and Yvonne Cobb of Cliffside; one sister, Peggy Lanbert; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Services will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in the Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Chapel.

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