Obituaries

Willie Collier

Willie Collier

Apr 14, 2021

Greenville, SC Mr. Willie “W.C.” Collier, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Prisma Health-Greenville. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Lillie Mae Collier. Surviving: one daughter, Lawanda Brooks of the home; four grandchildren, Steven Robinson of Brooklyn, NY, Johathon M. Brooks of Charlotte, NC, Alicia Brooks of Greenville, SC, Lawrence Brooks...

Marguerite  Chandler

Marguerite Chandler

Apr 14, 2021

Greenville, SC Ms. Marguerite Chandler, 62, of Greenville, SC, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2020 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of Dennis Ivey, Jr. and the late Sarah Gambrell Chandler Spain. Left to cherish many memories: her father Dennis (Madeline “Pete”) Ivey, Jr.; sisters, Vernice (Thomas) Dawkins of Greenville, Anna Lacy...

Benny (Ben) Cooley

Benny (Ben) Cooley

Apr 13, 2021

Charlotte, NC Mr. Benny (Ben) Furman Cooley, 66, of Charlotte, NC, passed on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Arthur Furman and Minerva Mattison Cooley. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Ruthye Cureton Cooley of the home; son, Brandon Elliott Cooley, Boston, MA; sister, Cynthia Marie...

Evelyn Fuller

Evelyn Fuller

Apr 13, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Henderson Fuller, 83, of Greenville, transitioned into eternity on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John Harris and Bertha Kimble. She is survived by her husband, James Hal Fuller; two daughters, Charlene (Sylvester) Todd of Woodruff, SC and Denise Henderson of Greenville, SC; two sons, Dennis (Beverly) Harris and Cleveland...

Angela  Pyles

Angela Pyles

Apr 13, 2021

Easley, SC Mrs. Angela Carol Daniel Pyles, 56, of Easley, passed on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rex Daniel, and Linda June Jennings. She left to cherish her many fond memories, her husband; Cheyenne Pyles, of the home; Daughters; Candace Daniel, Amanda (Lawrence)...

Pamela Thompson

Pamela Thompson

Apr 13, 2021

Ms. Pamela Thompson, 69, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Donnie Johnson

Donnie Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

Simpsonville, SC Mr. Donnie Carol Johnson, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed April 13, 2021, at McCall Hospice. He was a son of the late Allen and Mary Francis Byrd Johnson. Surviving: one daughter, Kenisha (Cedric) Evans of Piedmont, SC; one son, Tyrone Scott of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Peggy Pickens of Greenville, SC, Sandra brown (David) of Simpsonville, SC...

Octavia Scott

Octavia Scott

Apr 12, 2021

Ms. Octavia J. Scott, 81, of Mauldin, transitioned into eternity on Monday, April 12, 2021, at her residence. Born in Athens, GA and a native of Knoxville, TN, she was a daughter of the late George and Callie Johnson. She is survived by her five daughters, Marcella Johnson, Felicia Johnson, Callie Evans, and Tangela Johnson, all of Greenville, SC and...

De'Ándra Stewart

De'Ándra Stewart

Apr 12, 2021

Ms. DeAndra Lavetta “Dee” Stewart, 44, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed April 12, 2021 at her residence. She was a daughter of Jimmie, Jr. and Christine H. Stewart. Surviving: in addition to her parents; two brothers, Rodney Stewart of Piedmont, SC and Bryant (Jennifer) Stewart, Sr. of Huntersville, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Service: Sunday,...

Glenda Fleming

Glenda Fleming

Apr 12, 2021

Greenville, SC Ms. Glenda K. Fleming, 66, of Greenville, passed on Monday, April 12, 2021 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence, Sr. and Annie Grace Cooley Fleming. Surviving: two sisters, Cheryl (Fred D.) Williams and Andrea Fleming both of Greenville; four brothers, Clarence Fleming, Jr., Anthony Fleming, Fredrick Fleming all...

Willie West

Willie West

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Willie Charles “June” West, 55, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Prisma Health- Greenville. He was a son of Willie Nance and Sadie Mae West. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Ta’Kayla Mia West of Simpsonville, SC; four sisters, Sharon (Jerome) Reid of Laurens, SC, Angela West of Greenville,...

Gracie Morris

Gracie Morris

Apr 11, 2021

Ms. Gracie Mae Jones Morris, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Carlye Senior Care. She was a daughter of the late James Otis and Alma Snead Jones. Surviving: her son, Herbert Hill of Greenville, SC; a stepdaughter, Renee Wright of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Charity Jones of Greenville, SC; one brother, James (Dorothea) Jones...

Shannon Cooley

Shannon Cooley

Apr 11, 2021

Ms. Shannon Michelle Cooley, 35, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Prisma Health-Greenville. She was a daughter of Alberta Wilson Edwards and the late Mitchell Cooley. Surviving: in addition to her mother, her fiance’, Rodney Battle; three sons, Jayden Battle and Cayce Battle of the home; and Dajon Battle of Greenville, SC; one sister, Conya...

Evelyn Blandin

Evelyn Blandin

Apr 11, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Poole Blandin, 86, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence. Born in Pendleton, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Nathaniel Poole and Mary Gaines. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are her two daughters, Elder Pastor Sandra Poole and Angela Blandin, both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Christopher...

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Apr 10, 2021

Mr. Henry Albert Thomas, 79, of Simpsonville, passed on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Apr 9, 2021

Deacon Nathaniel “Na” Hawthorne, Sr., 71, of Piedmont, passed on Friday, April 9, 2021 at McCall Hospice. He was a son of the late Rev. Elijah, Sr. and Louise Chapman Hawthorne. Surviving: his wife, Barbara Hawthorne of the home; one son, Anthony Shay Hawthorne of the home; one granddaughter, Angelina Nicole Hawthorne of Laurens, SC; three sisters, Mary Alice (Lifford)...

Baby Girl Gambrell

Baby Girl Gambrell

Apr 9, 2021

Baby Girl Gambrell, of Greenville passed on Friday, 9, 2021 at St. Francis-Eastside.

William Adams

William Adams

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. William Dennis Adams, 71, of Greenville, departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Greer Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was a son of the late Arther and Sarah Adams. He is survived by one daughter, Christina Adams of Greer, two sons, Dennis (Altana Frantz) Adams of Oakland, CA and Aron (Rachel) Adams of Chesapeake, VA; one sister,...

Belladonna Dirton

Belladonna Dirton

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Belladonna Dirton, 76, of Greenville passed on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Reuben and Irene Blackwell. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Dirton, Sr.; one daughter, Carol (Odis) Gillen of Baltimore, MD; one son, Reginald (Diane) Dirton, Jr. of Hampton, VA; three grandchildren, O’sha Gillen of Greensboro, NC,...

Ruby Blake

Ruby Blake

Apr 8, 2021

Minister Ruby Elizabeth Blake, 80, of Easley, transitioned into eternity on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House, Seneca, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late J.C and Lizzie Lou Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Bishop Woodrow Blake; two daughters, Elaine (James) Austin of Easley, SC and Mirinda Porter of Greenville, SC; one son, Anthony...