Obituaries
Leonard Dallas
Jul 24, 2019
Mr. Leonard George “Lenny” Dallas was called home on July 24, 2019. He was born on May 7,1967, in Lake City, South Carolina, to Berthena Wiggins and the late George Dallas. Leonard spent his childhood and early adult life in New York, where he attended public school and graduated from August Martin High School in New York. He later attended...
Bessie Pendergrass
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Bessie Lee “Sister” Pendergrass, was born January 28, 1944, to the late David Thompson and the late Lula Mae Taylor. She entered the presence of God, her Heavenly Father on July 24,2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. Bessie was the devoted wife of the late James Preston Pendergrass and the loving mother of four: Evonne (Clevan) Oliphant, James Pendergrass, Erwin...
Margaret Jones
Jul 23, 2019
Mrs. Margaret B. Jones, 79, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was a daughter of the late J.D. and Leila Robinson Byrd. Surviving are two daughters, Gwen Brown of Piedmont, SC, and Vanessa Jones of Stockbridge, GA; three sons, Bobby E. (Jeanette) Jones of Greer, William Robert Jones of Columbus, GA, and James...
Mary Odessa Smith
Jul 22, 2019
Mrs. Mary Odessa Robinson Smith, 83, of Conyers, Georgia, passed on Monday, July 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bill Pickens and Louise Robinson. Surviving: three children, Cynthia LaDonna Smith Sermon, James Smith, Jr., and Catherine (Leonard) Spears; grandchildren, James Smith, III, Crystal Sermon, Leonard Spears, III, Langston Spears and Lauren Catherine Spears; and a host of...
James Cleveland
Jul 22, 2019
Mr. James Edward “Sweed” or “Cleve” Cleveland, 63, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on July 22, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a graduate of J.L. Mann High School. He was employed at Greenville County in the Property Division. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are his beloved wife, Andrea Clark Cleveland of the home; his...
Kenneth Shumate
Jul 20, 2019
Today we are celebrating the life of Kenneth Shumate, who transitioned on Saturday, July 20, 2019. “Gooter”, as he was so fondly called, was born January 8, 1955, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Orrell Wardlaw and Barbara Spearman Shumate. He was the second of five children. He was a graduate from J. L. Mann High School in Greenville,...
Domingo Nicola's
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. Domingo Diego Nicola’s 22, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, July 18, 2019, in Sunset, SC. He was a son of Diego Sebastian Domingo and Angelina Domingo Nicolas. Surviving are a son, Diego Alexander Dicyo Sebastian of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Naomi White
Jul 17, 2019
Mrs. Naomi Mozelle Hubert White was born on March 8, 1914, Eau Gallie (now a part of Greater Melbourne), Florida, to Mr. William and Mrs. Rachel Leah Poinsett Hubert. She was the last surviving member of her natal family which included her brothers, William and Benjamin Hubert; and her sisters, Zella Hubert Francis, Carrie Hubert Gray and Rachelle Hubert Smith....
David Barton
Jul 16, 2019
Mr. David Barton, 53, of 106 Mount Eustis Street, Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Poinsett Health and Rehabilitation, Greenville, South Carolina. He was a son of Bernice Barton and the late Arthur Lee Barton. David was educated in the Greenville County School System. He enjoyed reading, doing handy work and biking, all around Greenville. He...
Deacon Richard Suber
Jul 15, 2019
Deacon Richard Suber, affectionately called “Richard Lee” by our mom, was born on November 11, 1949, to Florence Sullivan Suber and the late Matthew Suber, Sr. On Monday, July 15, 2019, the Lord sent His angel down to receive His child, and found Dad waiting with his soul packed and ready for that glorious journey. Now, he is resting in...
Elder Robert Houston
Jul 14, 2019
Associate Pastor Elder Robert Boyce “Robbie” Houston, Jr., passed July 14, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Robert Boyce and Christine Burch Houston, Sr. He was a high school graduate and attended Greenville Technical College. He was retired from Upstate Fatherhood of Greenville. Elder Houston was a member of We Are One In the...
Baby Aliviah Williams
Jul 13, 2019
Baby Girl Williams passed away on Saturday , July 13, 2019 at Prisma Health. She was the daughter of Tarani Williams.
Africa Marie Moore
Jul 13, 2019
Mrs. Africa Marie Blanotn Moore, formerly of Greenville, passed on July 13, 2019, in Georgia. She was a daughter of Russell and Brunell Blanton. Memorial Service: Sunday, July 21, 2019 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Shiloh Baptist Church Family Life Center 262 Macon Street McDonough, Georgia 30253 Courtesy Announcement: Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary
Lula Ann Blassingame
Jul 13, 2019
Mrs. Lula Ann Blassingame, 78, of Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Rainey Hospice in Anderson, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late James Henry and Louvenia Mansell Walker. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are two sons, Eric Blassingame of Piedmont, SC, and James P. Blassingame of Easley, SC;...
Joyce Teague
Jul 12, 2019
Mrs. Joyce S. Teague, 74, of Brandon, Florida, passed on July 12, 2019, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a daughter of the late Ennis Bigby and Janie Mae Perrit Bigby. Surviving: one son, Joel(Sandra) Teague of Virginia Beach, VA; one daughter, Jonique Teague of Hempstead, NY; one brother, William Bigby of Atlanta, GA; and a host of other relatives and...
Shankeya Bryant
Jul 11, 2019
Ms. Shankeya Lashay “Shay” Bryant, 32, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at MUSC, Charleston. She was a daughter Sophia McMillan and Shawn Bryant. Surviving in addition to her parents are one daughter, Mikyah Thompson of Greenville; one son, Jacari Thompson of Greenville; two sisters, Lakeisha Bryant and Hashaunda McMillan, both of Greenville; three brothers, Dominique McMillan of...
Marvin Hogue
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. Marvin Eugene “Mean Man” Hogue, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on July 10, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Jessie Hogue Moore. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cedric Hogue and Robert Crosby; and a sister, Mildred Manning. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Fair Hogue of Greenville; a...
Willie Suber
Jul 10, 2019
Mr. Willie Otis “Tree Climber” Suber, 88, of 301 Idlewild Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at home. He was a son of the late Earl and Earlie Putman Suber. He was employed at Palmetto Loom and Reed Company. He was the oldest member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, where Rev....
Addie Lucy Boulware
Jul 9, 2019
Mrs. Addie Lucy “Kitty O” Gowens Boulware was born on August 30, 1919, departed this life after being ill on Sunday July 7, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Eva Mae McJunkin Gowens. She was the mother of the church at Cold Spring Baptist Church. While she attended Cold Spring, she was...
Mary Lee Butler
Jul 9, 2019
Mrs. Mary Lee Parks Butler, 75, of Greenwood, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late James Luther, Sr., and Rachel Robinson Parks,, Sr. She was employed at Greenwood Rehabilitation Hospital. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Eureka Butler; a sister, Rose Wideman; two brothers, James...