Obituaries

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...

George Collins

George Collins

Apr 8, 2021

Mr. George Bailey “Tick” Collins, Sr., 64, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Greenville Post-Acute. He was a son of the late Warren and Naomi Collins. He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia “Nicky” (Chris) Jackson of Mauldin, SC and Jessica Collins of Greenville, SC; two sons, Derek (Heather) Allmond of Travelers Rest, SC and George Collins,...

Howard Griffin

Howard Griffin

Apr 8, 2021

Mr. Howard Allen Griffin, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned into eternity on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Cordell, Sr., and Lena Griffin. He was proceeded in death by his wife: Joni Griffin. He is survived by four daughters, Isina Griffin of Greenville, SC, Shondrea Ware of Laurens, SC,...

Anniese Coward

Anniese Coward

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Anniese M. Coward, 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Rosie McCray White. Surviving: her son, Theodaore V. (Gwendolyn)Mickens of the home; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

Delores Brooks

Delores Brooks

Apr 7, 2021

Ms. Delores H. Brooks, 78, of Greenville, transitioned into eternity on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Hatton. Surviving: two daughters, Carolyn E. Brooks and Towanna Brooks, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Van (Gwendolyn) Brooks of Greenville, SC; a significant other, Henry Williams of the home; two brothers,...

Florine Young

Florine Young

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Florine “Faye” Young, 94, of Greenville, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John and Rosa Criswell. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Young of Greenville, SC, Barbara (Karl) Bruster of Mauldin, SC and Jacqueline Young (Dexter) of Greenville, SC; two sons, Mitchell Young (Brenda) of...

Edith Byrd

Edith Byrd

Apr 4, 2021

Ms. Edith Louise Byrd, 69, of Greenville, transitioned into eternity on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Ezell and Jessie Mae Byrd. She is survived by her two sons, Patrick Byrd and Fred Byrd, both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Deborah Dial of Greenville, SC; one brother, Bobby Eugene Byrd of Greenville,...

Barbara Grant

Barbara Grant

Apr 4, 2021

Ms. Barbara Jean “Weinnie” Grant, 53 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Flora Lee Smalls and Robert Lee Melvin. Surviving: a bonus mother, Viola Melvin of Myrtle Beach, SC; two daughters, Brittani Melvin of Greer, SC and Kayla Thompson of Greenville, SC; one son, Justin (Ashley)...

Traci Huggins

Traci Huggins

Apr 3, 2021

Minister Traci Robinson Huggins, 51, of Piedmont, transitioned into eternity on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Prisma Health Easley Baptist Hospital. She was a daughter of Tasso Robinson and the late Mattie Walker Robinson. Surviving, in addition to her father: her stepmother, Sarah Robinson; her husband, Joseph Huggins of the home; three children, Travis Robinson, Leenisha Wornex, and Lee (Antoinette)...

Sarah Burks

Sarah Burks

Apr 1, 2021

Mrs. Sara Cornelia Burks, 97, passed on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her home. she was the last surviving relative of her immediate family. Surviving: one son, Dennis O’Neal of Piedmont, SC; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Service: Saturday, April 10, 2021, 1:00 pm, at Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Georgia Flemming Thomas

Georgia Flemming Thomas

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Georgia Flemming Thomas, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned into eternity on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Earnest, Sr. and Maggie Flemming. Surviving: one daughter, Tanger M. (Johnny) Davis of Greer, SC; one son, Albert “Marco” Thomas (Uerica Alexander) of Piedmont, SC; one sister, Doris Flemming of...

Hazel Miller

Hazel Miller

Mar 30, 2021

Ms. Hazel Ruth Miller, 79, of Piedmont, passed on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Prisma Health in Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Hazel and Christine Miller. Surviving: one daughter, Mecelle Lynn Miller; two sisters, Adell (Tom) Davis of Hilton Head, SC and Cynthia Hasan of Denver, CO; four brothers, Garnell Rousell of Denver, CO, Bob (Kyle) Miller...

Sheryl McDavid

Sheryl McDavid

Mar 29, 2021

Ms. Sheryl Annette “Tootsie” McDavid, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Prisma Health System. She was a daughter of June McDavid and the late Bobby McDavid, Sr. Surviving: in addition to her mother; three brothers, Gerald (Tiffany) McDavid of Rowlett, TX, Michael McDavid, Sr. and Bobby (Cavetta) McDavid, Jr., both of Simpsonville, SC; and...

Will Armstrong,

Will Armstrong,

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Will Armstrong, Jr., 73, of Greenville, passed on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Heartland West Health and Rehab. He was a son of the late Will H. Sr., and Magdeline Armstrong. Surviving: four daughters, Pamela (Jamil, Sr.) Humphrey of Yeadon, PA, Shannelle (Sean) Armstrong-Fowler of Chicago, IL, Tanjela Miller of Lebanon, NH and April Armstrong of Greenville, SC; seven...

Akiva Means

Akiva Means

Mar 28, 2021

Ms. Akiva Monique “Nicki” Means, 47, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of Kenneth Ivery and Willette M. and the late Eugene McElrath. Surviving in addition to her parents; three sons, Mykari Means, Nyquentin Means and Dymaii Means, all of Greenville; two brothers, Eugene McElrath,...

Mildred Hawthorne

Mildred Hawthorne

Mar 28, 2021

Ms. Mildred E. Hawthorne, 77, of Greenville, transitioned into eternity, Sunday, March 28, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Taft Lee and Meacy Elmore. Surviving: one daughter, Lolita Williams of the home; one sister, Lois Abraham of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Jachai Williams and Carai Williams; and a host of nieces,...

David Austin

David Austin

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. David “Moon Dog” Austin, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina passed March 28, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Ulysses and Agnes B. Austin. Surviving: one daughter, Tabitha (Aubrey) Posey of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Barbara Hampton of Jonesboro, GA and Melinda Gale Austin of Lithonia, GA; two brothers, Jimmy Austin and Joey Austin, both...