Obituaries

Ola Mae Elrod

Ola Mae Elrod

Feb 15, 2020

Mrs. Ola Mae “Blow” Reid Elrod, 88, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Heartland West Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Boy Elrod; three brothers, Johnny Reid, Sam Reid and Joseph Reid; and one sister, Ozella Blandin. She attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for many years. Surviving: two...

Charles Deshaundre Austin

Charles Deshaundre Austin

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Charles Deshaundre “Dre” Austin, 29, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence. He was a son of Gerald Lavoy Pickens and the late Lisa Renee Austin Williams. He was employed at BMW and attended New Zion FBH Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Minister Callie Pickens; and his...

Tamell Rashad Nash

Tamell Rashad Nash

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Tamell Rashad “Mell-Man” Nash passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC. He was a son of Sergio White, Sr., and Tammy Nash. Surviving, along with his parents; two daughters, Taraji Rogers and Takylah Nash, both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Deveon Martin and Jakieus Mosley, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Cherelle...

Doris Sizemore Burton

Doris Sizemore Burton

Feb 12, 2020

Mrs. Doris Sizemore Burton, 79, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Greenville County, She was a daughter of the late John D. and Leola Rice Sizemore. Surviving; a daughter, Sonya (Pastor Darrell) Gray, of St. Louis MO; son, Charles K. Burton, of Pelzer; Sisters, Delores Drummond, of Chapel Hill NC, Linda...

St. Rosa Barbara  Williams

St. Rosa Barbara Williams

Feb 12, 2020

On February 13, 2020, at 10:25pm, St. Rosa Barbara Williams stepped into eternity as she was cradled in the arms of Jesus. St. Rosa Barbara Williams was born on September 15, 1921, in Greenville, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Willie T. and Mamie L. Hudson. She attended public school in Greenville, and was employed at Woodside...

Ricky McGowens

Ricky McGowens

Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Ricky Darrell “Cootie Gowens” McGowens, 58,of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. He was a son of the late Harold Edward and Irene Ruth Valentine McGowens. He was a graduate of Easley High School and worked at General Electric for over 30 years. He attended Shoals Creek Baptist Church. He...

Lemore Young

Lemore Young

Feb 8, 2020

Mr. Lemore Floyd “Lee Moo” Young, 59, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was a son of Ruth Gambrell Young and the late Columbus Young. Surviving along with his mother; his wife Janice Fisher Young of the home; two daughters, Ledra Allmond and Sharonica Powers, both of Greenville, SC; one son, DeJarivus A. (Knydia) Fisher of Charlotte,...

Dana McGhee Fountain

Dana McGhee Fountain

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs. Dana Rileen McGhee Fountain, 55, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Anmed Health, Anderson SC. She was a daughter of the late Riley Jr. and Joan Loretta Anderson McGhee. Surviving: her husband, Earl Fountain of the home; two daughters, Jamalori McGhee of Anderson, SC and Enjoli Fountain of Greenville, SC; four sons, Jerome McGhee, Alexander McGhee,...

Deborah Hines

Deborah Hines

Feb 7, 2020

Ms. Deborah Marie “Debbie” Hines, 67, formerly of Greenville, passed on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Hospice Community Care, Rock Hill SC. She was a daughter of the late Johnny and Marcella Henderson Hines. Surviving: her daughter, Keisa (Sheldon) Crawley of Indian Land, SC; one brother, Howard (Gail) Hines of Brisbane, CA; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives...

Morris Davis

Morris Davis

Feb 7, 2020

Mr. Morris “Jackie” Davis, 70, of Greer, passed on Friday February 7, 2020, at his residence. He was a son of the late Robert Lee and Maude Thompson Davis. Surviving: four daughters, Lillie Jefferson (Mimi) of Greer, SC, Sallie Davis (Bruce) , Brandi Davis and China Davis, all of Greenville, SC; two sons, Derrick Davis and Dexter Davis, both of...

Charles Gentry McCrary

Charles Gentry McCrary

Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Charles Gentry “Five O” McCrary, 69, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at his residence. He was a son of the late Andy B. McCrary, Sr. and Ruby Mae Simpson McCrary. Surviving: his wife, Sylvania Dean McCrary of the home; three daughters, Tanganeka Stroud, Kiara Stroud and Amber (Joel) Pringle, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Nikita...

Sallie Ann Durham

Sallie Ann Durham

Feb 5, 2020

Ms. Sallie Ann “Sal” Durham, 66, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John and Nannie Lee Young Durham. Surviving: one son, Coby Durham (Ebony Moore) of Greenville; a companion, William Lewers of Greenville; one sister, Catherine (Ronnie) Collier of Greenville; four brothers, James (Shirley) Durham, Joe (Emma) Durham,...

Mother Frances B. Josey

Mother Frances B. Josey

Feb 5, 2020

.To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A Time to be Born: Sarah Frances Toot Brownlee was born on June 19, 1926, in the Simpsonville/Fountain Inn area of South Carolina. She was the only daughter of the late Will and Ethel Ophelia Henry Brownlee. A Time to Love: She met her...

Ponetta Scott

Ponetta Scott

Feb 5, 2020

Ms. Ponetta Scott, 99, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday February 5, 2020, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Carlos and Ida Mae Booker Williams. Surviving: two daughters, Azilee Waters and Mary Ellen Scott, both of Greenville, SC; one son, George Edward Scott of Columbia, SC; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; twenty-four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other...

Geneva Maddox

Geneva Maddox

Feb 4, 2020

Mrs. Geneva Maddox, 89, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Kalie and Sophie D. Maddox. Surviving: one daughter, Rochelle Maddox of Greenville, SC; one sister, Alice G. Jackson of Atlanta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Christopher Drummond

Christopher Drummond

Feb 4, 2020

Mr. Christopher Edward Drummond, 58, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Prisma Healthcare. He was a son of Barbara Ann Goldsmith Drummond and the late Edward Drummond. Surviving: along with his mother, his wife, Andrea Young Drummond of the home; one daughter, Jasmine B. Drummond of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Cynthia Moses of Greenville, SC and Camilla...

Angelia Tolbert

Angelia Tolbert

Feb 3, 2020

Ms. Angelia Morris Tolbert, 55, passed Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Melvin J. and Dorothy Williams Morris. Surviving: one daughter, Autrey Stevens of the home; one brother, Melvin R. (Melissa) Morris of the home; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Darrell Wayne McClanahan

Darrell Wayne McClanahan

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. Darrell Wayne McClanahan 59, passed February 3, 2020. He was a son of Jessie McClanahan, Sr. and the late Helen Hill. Surviving along with his father, his wife, Angelia Fuller McClanahan of the home; two daughters, Chemaka Hall and Shayla Hall, both of Knoxville, TN; two sons, Joseph McClanahan of Washington, DC and Jairus McClanahan of New York, NY;...

Robert Lee Kelley

Robert Lee Kelley

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Kelley, 58, of Laurens SC, passed on Monday, February 3, 2020, at his residence. He was a son of the late Ethel Mae Kelley. Surviving: three sisters, Bobbie Jean Kelley, Kathy Kelley and Annette Kelley Adams, all of Simpsonville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Joyce Marie Baker

Joyce Marie Baker

Feb 3, 2020

Ms. Joyce Marie Baker 66, of Greenville, passed on Monday, February 3, 2020, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Baker and Gracie D. Whatley. Surviving: two daughters, Tashia (Zachary Jennings) Kennedy of the home and Tangie Kennedy of Greenville; one son, Joshua (Desiree) Kennedy of Taylors; tweive grandchildren; two great-grandchild; and a host of other...