Obituaries
Baby Boy Ashton-Michael Crittle
May 26, 2021
Greenville, SC Baby Ashton-Michael Caine “Tank” Crittle, of Easley, gained his wings on Thursday, May 26, 2021, at Anderson Medical Hospital. He was a son of Ashton Crittle and Sonji Blanton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Sharon Jenkins of Alexandria, LA; two brothers, Santonyo Scott Blanton of Easley, SC and Zaytorian Devereux of Brady,...
Sharde Swinger
May 26, 2021
Clinton, SC Ms. Sharde D.“Shai” Bethea-Swinger, 34, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her residence. Surviving: her mother, Vickie Swinger (Peter) Reid; her father, Wesley Bethea; two daughters, JaShaiya Bradley and Shaniece Swinger, both of the home; one son, Pharoah Neal of the home; a paternal grandmother, Rita Bethea of Paterson, NJ; one sister, Nicole...
Retha M. Tidwell
May 25, 2021
Simpsonville, SC Mrs. Retha M. Stephens Tidwell, 77, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Annie Stephens. Surviving: her husband, John Tidwell of the home; three daughters, Christa (Woodrow) Bell and Jennifer James, both of Columbia, SC and Kenyatta Barnes; one sister, Min. Betty Jean (Luther) Freeman...
Sandy Grant
May 25, 2021
Travelers Rest, SC Ms. Sandy Grant, 47, of Travelers Rest, passed on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Funeral Services are Incomplete at this time.
Allen Dotson
May 24, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Allen Demorris “Dee Doc” Dotson, Sr. 51, of Greenville, passed on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was a son of Willie Thurmond and the late Linda Faye Dotson. Surviving: in addition to his father, his stepfather, Samuel (Angela) Griffin of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Allenia Gaines of Piedmont, SC and Melanie Dotson-Sherred of Greenville, SC; three sons,...
Harold Grant
May 24, 2021
Mauldin, SC Mr. Harold Augustine Grant, 64, of Mauldin, passed on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence. He was a native of Saint Vincent Island., (the Caribbean). He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Grant of the home; one daughter, Ann Marie Grant of New York; and a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. No...
Calvin Williams
May 23, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Calvin Deane Williams, Sr., 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Harrison Ohio, Sr., and Lula Elizabeth Williams. He is survived by one daughter, Mahite Williams of Marietta, GA; two sons, Brandon Williams of Perry, GA and Calvin Williams, Jr. of Tracy, CA;...
Catherine Pinson
May 22, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Catherine Frances Jones Pinson, 82, of Greenville, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Prisma Health. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Annie Mae Mitchell Jones. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Pinson; one daughter, Adrienna (Kenneth) Miller of Simpsonville; one son, Jamel Pinson of the home; four sisters, Annie...
Jeanette Ferguson
May 19, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Jeanette Ferguson, 55, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville. She was a daughter of the late Thomas, Jr., and Carol Crosby Ferguson. She is survived by three sisters, Antoinette Ferguson, Angela Conway, and Sharon (James) Sullivan, all of Greenville, South Carolina; and a host of other nieces,...
Latasha Powers
May 19, 2021
Greenville SC Ms. Latasha Powers, 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of Rev. Charles E. Jackson and the Late Carol Sue Powers. Surviving: her father, Rev. Charles E. (Pam) Jackson; stepparents, Calvin and Angela Milam of Simpsonville, SC; four daughters, Toinette Powers, Kaneisha Powers, Nikia Wells and Sakeena...
Henry Sloan
May 17, 2021
HENRY ALEX SLOAN GAINED HIS HEAVENLY WINGS ON MONDAY MAY 17, 2021 AT YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE. HENRY WAS BORN IN EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LATE EUGENE & JENNIE B. SLOAN. HE ATTENDED SIMPSON ELEMENTARY AND CLEARVIEW HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS PREDECEASED IN DEATH BY HIS BROTHERS LONZO, FELIX, AND CHARLES SLOAN, SISTERS...
Averold Hill
May 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Averold Demetric “Meechie” Hill, 55, of Greenville, passed on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Charles Greenlee and Anita Faye Gaines. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Wells-Hill of the home; two daughters, Latisha (Preston) Lounds of Greenville, SC and Ebony Harrison of Atlanta, GA; three sisters, April...
Rekenya Bowens
May 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Rekenya Marissa Bowens, 34, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed May 17, 2021, at Prisma Health. She was a daughter of Kenneth Bowens and the late Melissa McMahan. Surviving: her father, Robert McMahan; her maternal grandmother, Mary Hailstock, of Greenville; paternal grandmothers, Dorothy Mayes, of Greenville; and Louise Bowens; of Simpsonville, SC; one sister, Majera Bowens of the...
Jerry Brown
May 16, 2021
Greenville SC Mr. Jerry Brown, 69, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was a son of Mary Brown and the late Jackie Brown. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Jerry (Kenya) Brown of Gray Court, SC; five sisters, Peggy (Raymond) Phelps and Linda Brown, both of Greenville,...
William Dawkins
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. William Ferlandis “Land”, "Dawk" Dawkins, 66, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late William and Ruthie Mae Dawkins. He is survived by three sisters, Genovia Dawkins, Sylvia Martin and Earnestine (John) Turner, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Lemartinus Dawkins; and a host...
Mayzella Brown
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Mayzella Hudson Brown, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, gained her wings on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Willie T. and Minnie Ruth Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Lasko Brown; one daughter, Kisey (Barry) Danladi of Simpsonville, SC; one godson, Jayceon Boggs of Greenville, SC; eight sisters,...
Evetta Garrett Weaver
May 16, 2021
Salley, South Carolina Mrs. Evetta Garrett Weaver, 85, of Salley, South Carolina, passed May 16, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Benny Tyler and Nellie Renee Mays Brown. Surviving: one daughter, Thomasina Garrett of Salley, SC; one son, Thomas Garrett of Fairburn, GA; three stepsons, Celester Weaver of Aiken, SC, Larry (Jacqueline) Weaver of Hephzibah,...
David Thompson
May 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. David Thompson, 65, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Wallace, Sr. and Lillie Ruth Thompson. He is survived by his daughter, Shareeka Thompson of Greenville, SC; two sons, Terrance Thompson of Atlanta, GA and David James Thompson of the home; fiancé, Denise Carter of the...
Eddie Williams
May 16, 2021
Travelers Rest, SC Mr. Eddie Williams, 103, of Travelers, SC, passed on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Pauline Gilliard Wade. Surviving: one daughter, Sylvine (Fred) Duck of Travelers Rest, SC; three sons, Jerome Williams, Billy Williams, Timothy Williams, all of Travelers Rest, SC; twenty-four grandchildren; fifty-four great-grandchildren; twenty-one great-great-grandchildren; and a...
William Belcher
May 15, 2021
Mauldin SC Mr. William Hugh Belcher 81, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday May 15, 2021 at his residence. He was a son of the late John Smith and Margaret Belcher. Surviving: his wife, Dorothy Belcher of the home; one daughter, Carol (Jerry) Ligon of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Joel Belcher and Darrell (Maria) Belcher, both of Simpsonville,...