Obituaries
Earlee Walker
Jun 4, 2019
Mrs. Earlee Veronica “Ms. Cookie” Walker, 74, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Eudora Broyles Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Walker; three sisters, Kathy Cosey, Betty Davis and Rose Bailey; five brothers, Thomas Bailey, Sonny Bailey,...
Tillman Massey
Jun 4, 2019
Mr. Tillman Leroy Massey, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Jake Massey and Anthro Sullivan Massey. He was preceded in death by a son, Deroy Massey; a granddaughter, Gloria Belle Massey; a sister, Annie Jean Mills; and a brother, Henry Massey....
Walter Walker
Jun 2, 2019
Mr. Walter Lee “Crip” Walker, 97, formerly of Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, Mint Hill, North Carolina. He was a son of the late James Henry Walker and Luvenia Mansell Walker. He was a retiree of Easley Combined Utilities System. He was preceded in death by his...
Eloise Johnson
Jun 2, 2019
Ms. Eloise Johnson departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her home surrounded by her children and other family members. She was a native of Greenville, South Carolina, and the second child of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham Johnson and the late Mr. Willie Preston Johnson. She was educated in the public schools of Greenville County. She first...
Deacon Robert Davis
May 31, 2019
Deacon Robert “June” Davis, Jr., 74, of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Heartland Healthcare West. He was a son of the late Robert H. and Mary Blufford Davis. Surviving are his wife, Min. Ruby Anderson Davis of the home; one daughter, Tammy (Steve) Williams of Laurens; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Simmons of Greenville, SC; three sons, Bryan (Arlene)...
Willie Holloway
May 31, 2019
Mr. Willie Lee “Punk” Holloway, 72, passed on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Prisma Healthcare. He was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, a son of the late Geneva Holloway and John Andrews. He was formerly employed at Coca-Cola Plant in Greenwood, and attended Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are: one daughter, Valerie...
Mary Perrin Davis
May 30, 2019
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, the soul of our beloved Mrs. Mary Ann Perrin-Davis, was called home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, a daughter of the late James Perrin and Alberta Crouch-Perrin. She was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1965. Mrs. Davis was previously employed...
Doris Bennett
May 28, 2019
Ms. Doris Ann “Red” Bennett, 62, of Greenville, passed Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late William Gamble and Mary Jane Bennett. Surviving: two brothers, Timothy (Natricia) Bennett and James Bennett both of Greenville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Paulette Clark
May 27, 2019
Ms. Paulette Clark, 63, of Marietta, passed on Monday, May 27, 2019, at River Falls Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Juanita Peters Clark.
James Belcher
May 25, 2019
Mr. James Floyd Belcher, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on May 25, 2019. He was a son of the late Floyd and Rosetta Williams Belcher. Surviving are two sisters, Delores Simpson and Linda Belcher, both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, William Charles (Deborah) Belcher and Bobby Earl Williams, both of Greenville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and...
Barbara Robinson Hokes
May 23, 2019
Ms. Barbara Renee “Bob” Robinson Hokes, 59, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Prisma Health System. She was a daughter of Willie Pearl Blake Robinson and the late Herman Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Hokes; a grandson, Armantia Wright; one sister, Tammy Robinson; and one brother, Harry Blake....
William Brown
May 23, 2019
Mr. William Carrol Brown, 46, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was a son of the late George, Jr. and Aldren L. Styles. Surviving are two brothers, George Brown and Stanley Brown, both of Belton, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kendrick Wharton
May 23, 2019
Mr. Kendric Shaddai Wharton, 18, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home. Surviving are his parents, Niyonu McDowell-Wharton and Roderick Wharton of the home; one sister, Abeni Wharton of Greenville; two brothers, Jaevonne McDowell and Lawrence McDowell, both of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mother Julia Brookins
May 23, 2019
Mother Julia C. Byrd Brookins, 89, of Easley, passed on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson, Jennive Byrd Smith and Jake Smith Surviving: three daughters, Clara R. Benson, Elaine Brookins and Min. Joan Brookins (Rev. Stephen) Breazeale, all of Easley; six grandchildren; Charmaine Miesha Walker of Easley, Elder Yolanda...
Victoria Mattison
May 22, 2019
Ms. Victoria Nicole Mattison, 20, of Mauldin, passed on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. Surviving are her parents, Victor and Teresa Johnson Mattison of the home; a brother, Victor “VJ” Mattison, Jr. of the home; paternal grandparents, Rev. Spurgeon and Geraldine Mattison of Williamston; two maternal grandmothers, Olinthia Johnson and Eddie Wilson, both of Greenville; and a...
Regina Cephas
May 22, 2019
Mrs. Regina Dionne “Gene” Cephas, 59, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was a daughter of Ella Scott Sullivan and the late Fred Sullivan. She was a graduate of Carolina High School and formerly worked at International Automotive Components Group(IAC). Regina was a very active church member and leader....
Gary Fowler
May 22, 2019
Mr. Gary Leslie “Giz” Fowler, 55, of Piedmont, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Charles Edward and Annie Mae Arnold Fowler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Annie Mae Fowler; a brother, Tyrone Fowler; and his aunts, Virginia Williams and Rosella Gary....
Charles Sherman
May 21, 2019
Mr. Charles Anthony “TinMan” Sherman, Sr., 50, of Greenville, departed this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Englewood, New Jersey, a son of Clemon Motley and the late Frances Sherman Brown. Charles was a 1986 graduate of Woodmont High School, where he was an outstanding student and athlete. Shortly after completing high...
Jesse McGowan
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jesse Edward “Sweet Jesse” McGowan, 73, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home. He was a son of Rufus and Ossie Whitner McGowan. Surviving are four daughters, Janet (Trevor) Davidson, Teresa (Mark) Acker and Donna McGowan, all of Greenville, SC and Glennis Burnette of Honea Path, SC; two sons, James E. (Kim) McGowan and Richard...
Eleanor Dawson
May 19, 2019
Mrs. Eleanor Wood Dawson, 90, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Waiver Wood and Bertha Scott Wood. Surviving: two grandchildren; Alesha Dawson and William M. Dawson, both of Greenville; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Linda M. Dawson of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.