Obituaries
Levon Stanley
May 15, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Levon “Billy” Stanley, 72 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Lucius and Rosa Hines Stanley. Surviving: his wife, Margie Stanley of the home; three daughters, Tina Ruth Burrough and Bilquanetta Stanley, both of Conway, SC and Angela Lunford (Willie Jennnings) of...
Laura Yeargin
May 14, 2021
Mrs. Laura Yeargin, 100, of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Easley Place. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Samuel and Mrs. Clemmie Halsey. Surviving: one son, Nathaniel (Jean) Wilson of Greensboro, NC; one stepdaughter Dr. Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (Dr. Ralph Allsopp) of Atlanta, GA; one stepson, Rev. Dr. Grady (Minister Patricia) Yeargin, Jr., of Atlanta, GA;...
Rudolph Cullins
May 14, 2021
Piedmont, SC Mr. Rudolph “Doc” Cullins, 73, of Piedmont, peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Anderson County to the late Allen, Sr. and Cora Lee Cullens. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Mrs. Roxie Cullins; one daughter, Rochelle (Spencer) Mosley of Piedmont, South Carolina; one sister,...
Bishop Ernest Mayer
May 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Bishop Ernest W. Mayer, 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday May 13, 2021, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, SC. He was the son of the late Harvey and Ellen Toland Mayers. Surviving: his wife, First Lady Francine Mayer of the home; two daughters, Michelle McCullough of Greenville, SC and Londale Evette (Franklin) Durham of Lima, OH;...
James Hendrix
May 12, 2021
Easley, SC Mr. James Edward Hendrix, 80, of Easley, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Claude and Lucille Hendrix. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Hendrix; two daughters, Anna Robinson of Pelzer, SC and Lenora (Mason) Smith of Easley, SC; two sons, Jimmy (Jackie) Hendrix of...
Jimmy Martin
May 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Jimmy Noel Martin, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.He was a son of the late Billy Gilliam and Shirley Ann Martin. Surviving: one daughter, Tiffany Martin of Fountain Inn, SC; one brother, Patrick Martin of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service: Monday, May 24, 2021, 3:00...
Ella Pennie
May 12, 2021
Miami, FL Rev. Ella Mae Pennie 86, of Miami, Florida, passed May 12, 2021, at Jackson Memorial South Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Gracie Burts Johnson. Surviving: one daughter, Arletha M. (Richard) Hire Miller of Miami, FL; two sons, James Walter Pennie and Ira J. Pennie, both of Miami, FL; two sisters, Rev. Dr. Flora...
Marvin Gantt
May 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Marvin Gantt, Sr., 95, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday May 12, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Pendleton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Patrick Benson and Phyllis Webb. He is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Jean (Johnny) Earle, Deborah (Tom) Walton, Gwendolyn Mims, and Sonji (Aaron Adams), all of Greenville, SC;...
Leroy McKinney
May 11, 2021
Travelers Rest, SC Mr. Leroy McKinney, 73, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed May 11, 2021. He was a son of the late Boyce and Thurley Williams McKinney. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving: three nieces, Inger Brown of Columbia, SC, Malaika McPherson of Florida and Lovee Watts of Columbia, SC; one Nephew, Riley Cox...
Tierra Lee
May 9, 2021
Greer, SC Ms. Tierra Shabria Shanice Lee, 24, of Greer, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Houston, TX. She was a daughter of Mary Lee (Jimmie) Talley and Thomas (Cherell) Latimer II. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Patricia (Carl) Gambrel, Otis (Thelma) Lee, and Julia “Mama JuJu” (Nathan) Latimer-Knight; six...
Maurice Washington
May 9, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Maurice Merrelle Washington, 37, of Easley, passed on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Born in Nassawadov, Virginia, he was a son of Daphne Washington, and Larry Darnelle Byrd. Surviving in addition to his parents; his wife Katherine Washington of the home, stepfather; Gabe Gamble; daughters; Taneisha Washington of Easley SC; Tanaysha Washington of Greenville SC; sons; Drea'Quez Washington,...
Lorean Caldwell
May 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Lorean Caldwell, 94 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. she was the daughter of the late McDuffie and Ozella Elmore Caldwell. Surviving: one daughter, Sherry D. Caldwell of the home; one granddaughter, Latrice Caldwell of Piedmont, SC; and a...
Bobby Caston
May 7, 2021
Mauldin, SC Mr. Bobby Ray Caston, 69, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Noah and Marie Butler Caston. Surviving: his wife, Alice Caston of the home; three daughters, Camillia Caston of Mckinney, TX, Nadia (Ervin) Daniels of Powder Springs, GA and Lesley (Jermaine) Gantt of Lancaster,...
Sharon Bailey
May 6, 2021
Ms. Sharon L. Bailey, 63, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed May 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Willard S. Vaughn and Sadie M. Vaughn Neal. Surviving: one daughter, Sheletta Phillips of Cleveland, OH; one son, Archie (Catherine) Bailey of Washington State; two sisters, Madonna (Robert) Wyche of the home and Regina Vaughn of Dayton, OH; one brother,...
Bennie Bennett
May 6, 2021
Union City, Georgia Ms. Bennie Yolanda Bennett, 74, of Union City, Georgia, passed May 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin L. and Emma Thompson. Surviving: one daughter, Tiffany Blassingame of the home; one son, Gregory Taft Bennett of Peachtree Corners, GA; two sisters Peggy (Larry) Randolph of College Park, GA and Andre (Etienne) Lakpa of Lithonia,...
Timyko Parker
May 6, 2021
Clemson, SC Ms. Timyko Rashel Parker, 36 of Clemson, South Carolina, passed May 6, 2021, at Prisma Heath. Surviving: her mother, Annie (Rev. Clayton E.) Baker of the home; her father, Gerald Parker of Hartford, CT; maternal grandmothers, Mary Pines of Bloomfield, CT and Rosa Bray of Pickens, SC; paternal grandmother, Eunice Parker of Bloomfield, CT; four sisters, Melody Baker...
Dallas Rosemond
May 4, 2021
Mr. Dallas K. Rosemond, 32, of Pelzer, SC, passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Prisma Healthcare. He was a son of Haviland S. Rosemond and the late William Douglas Rosemond. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Makayla Lawson of Easley, SC; two sons, Luke Rosemond and Drayden “Ray” Rosemond of Pelzer, SC; maternal grandparents,...
Margarita Reyes
May 4, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Margarita Reyes, 87, OF Greenville, passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Gregoria Quinones. Surviving: two daughters, Ivette Reyes of Gray Court, SC and Mildred Reyes of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Jenny Quinones and Goya Quinones, both of Puerto Rico; one brother, Robert Quinones of North Carolina; ten...
James Nesbitt
May 4, 2021
Mauldin, SC Mr. James Bernard “Busy” Nesbitt, 64, of Mauldin, passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Jessie Faye Nesbitt. Surviving: his wife Gail Blassingame Nesbitt; one son, Jamie Fowler of Greenville, SC; one stepson, Jamal Burke of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Darnell (Katasha) Nesbitt of Greer, SC and Andrew Wallace...
Michael Johnson
May 3, 2021
Greenville, SC Minister Michael Fannon Johnson, 45, of Greenville, passed on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of Ralph M. Johnson and the late Elizabeth H. Johnson. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Jackie Johnson of the home; one daughter, Leilani Townsend of South Carolina; one son, Michael Johnson, Jr.,...