Obituaries

Carrie Shamley

Carrie Shamley

Jun 2, 2021

Greenville, SC Ms. Carrie Louise Shamley, 75, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Howard Shamley and Roberta Patterson Palmer. She is survived by three sisters, Ellen Wright of Taylors, SC, Janie (Rudolph) Suber of Lyman, SC and Stella Harvey of Greenville, SC; one brother, George...

Pedro Mateo

Pedro Mateo

Jun 1, 2021

Greenville, South Carolina Mr. Pedro Esteban Mateo, 77, of Greenville, SC, passed on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Regency Hospice St. Francis. He was born in Guatemala to the late Pedro Esteban and Ana Pedro Mateo. He is survived by his wife, Eulalia Mateo Simon; two daughters, Ana Pedro Mateo and Tereza Esteban Mateo; seven sons, Esteban Felipe Esteban, Felipe...

Mamie Robinson

Mamie Robinson

May 31, 2021

Greenville, SC Ms. Mamie Robinson, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Pearl and Ethel Williams Garrett. Surviving: five daughters, Betty Norris of Taylors, SC, Linda Talley of Spartanburg, SC, Catherine (Rufus) Young, Theresa Hill and Sherry (Douglas) Paul, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Lonnie...

Henrietta  McGowens

Henrietta McGowens

May 31, 2021

Easley, SC Mrs. Henrietta D. “Dooley” McGowens, 73, of Easley, transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Liberty to the late Carl, Sr. and Florine Dukes. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David McGowens, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Melissa Pitts of Easley, SC; two sons, David...

Baby Boy Ashton-Michael Crittle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...