Obituaries

Dec 10, 2019

Ms. Myrtle Lee Wright was born July 29, 1931, in Spartanburg County, to the late Fred and Ethel Wright. She entered into eternal rest in the presence of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Magnolia Manor. Myrtle worked for over 40 years in the Hospitality Industry. She was a faithful member of New Hope...

Dec 10, 2019

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Browner Collins Gray was born on February 16, 1922, and departed this life at her home on December 10, 2019. Our mother was the eldest of three daughters. She was born to the late Stephen and Cleo Morrison Browner in Toccoa, Georgia. As a young child her family moved to Statesville, North Carolina where they lived and...

Dec 9, 2019

Mr. Lornell “Pete” Bennett, Sr., 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, December 9, 2019, at his residence. He was a son of the late Ernest, Sr. and Estelle Davis Bennett. He was a high school graduate and worked in construction. He participated in the Mason Pride Sterling Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pricilla...

Dec 9, 2019

Mrs. Leila Monique “Champaign” White 43, passed December 9, 2019 at Prisma Health Systems. She was a daughter of Julia A. Addy Jones and the late Howard Lee Jones. Surviving along with her mother, her husband, Isiah White of the home; two daughters, KaShanna Jones and Aiysha White, both of the home; one sister, Tonia Jones of Lexington, NC; and...

Dec 8, 2019

Sister Isabella Mims Todd was born, August 11, 1925, to the late Henry and Ebbie Allen Mims.  Sister Todd was the wife of 49 years to the late Andy Mack Todd. To their union was birthed 5 children:  Tecora, Donnell, Micheal, Amos and Nora. Sister Todd went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Sister Isabella Mims...

Dec 8, 2019

Ms. Kay Davenport Fairley, 63, of Maxton, North Carolina, passed on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Atrium Main, Charlotte, NC. She was a daughter of the late John and Martha Horton Davenport. Surviving: one daughter, Deirdre Davenport of Antioch, TN; two sons, Roderick Davenport of Antioch, TN, and Jimmy Graham, Jr., of Wagram, NC; five grandchildren; and a host of...

Dec 6, 2019

Mr. Timothy Jerome Griffin of Greenville, South Carolina,departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. During his illness he was supported by his family, friends and loved ones until his transition. Tim was born in Greenville, and was raised in New York by his mother, Mary Griffin Singleton and loving stepfather, the late Alvin (Sonny) Singleton....

Dec 5, 2019

Mr. Jamyveun D. “Baby Jungle” Washington 18, passed December 5, 2019. He was a son of Crystal Harris and Robert Washington. Surviving: his father, Robert Washington of Greenville, SC; his mother, Crystal Harris (Henry Rodgers) of Greenville, SC; a maternal grandmother, Gayle Harris of Greenville, SC; one daughter, Royaltee-O’meri Kaishon Washington of Greenville, SC; his twin brother, Jamyveus Washington of...

Dec 5, 2019

Ms. Sandra Elaine “Red” Davis, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Willie and Catherine Neely Davis. Sandra worked as a former Data Entry Associate and Security Guard before her health began to decline. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Freddie Lee Davis; one...

Dec 4, 2019

Mrs. Laura Mae Jones, 88, of Greenville, South Carolina,departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Heartland Health East. She was the daughter of the late Arnold Moss and Hattie E. Allen. She was a 1949 graduate of Sterling High School and was a member of Enoree Baptist Church, where she was the mother of the Church, a Missionary...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. Willie Earl B.B. Bailey, 82, departed this life on December 3, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Willie and Lizzie Bailey. He retired from Consolidated Tires / JW McPhell Companies. He attended Mountain View Baptist Church from time to time. He participated in the Free Mason of Fairview Lodge #513 in Dothan,...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. Joe Arnold, Jr., 87, of Greenville, South Carolina ,passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late James and Nora Downs Arnold. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Arnold; three sisters, Willie Ruth Brooks, Nora Worth and Frances Arnold; and five brothers, Oscar Arnold, Richard Arnold, Nathaniel Arnold,...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Diane Robinson Hunt, 68, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Cottingham Hospice in Seneca, SC. She was a daughter of the late Bravell Robinson and Dorothy Lee Williams Robinson. Surviving: one son, Don Butler, Jr., of Clarkston, GA; three sisters, Joyce Shumate and Wanda Davis, both of Greenville, and Reginald Robinson of Atlanta, GA; two brothers,...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. Michael Douglas “Pig” Hill, 59, of Spartanburg, SC, passed on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was a son of the late Pritchard Lee Watts, Sr., and Elwillie Smith. Surviving: two daughters, Amber (Chris) Jefferson of Spartanburg, SC, and Ayshanni Hill of Inman, SC; two sons, Amavi Draper of Columbia, SC, and Shandon Washington of...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Felicia Renee Fe Fe Roberts, 46, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was the daughter of Peggy J. Griffin Kennedy and the late Russell S. Kennedy. Felicia attended Richland County schools in Columbia, SC, and was a proud member of the Eau Claire class of 1991. She...

Dec 1, 2019

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Blue, 81, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Kizzie Geneva Sullivan Anderson. Surviving: her husband, John Daniel Blue, Sr., of the home; five sons, John Daniel Blue, Jr., of Atlanta, GA, Marvin Wayne Blue of Winston Salem, NC, Reginald Arness Blue and Marlon Charles...

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Ralph Anderson, Sr., was born November 2, 1927, to the late Annie Mae Mattison Anderson and Johnny Anderson of Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the youngest of two children. His sister, Mrs. Johnnye Mae Anderson Robinson, preceded him in death. On Saturday, November 30, 2019, he left his earthly home and received his wings of eternal rest. Ralph...

Nov 28, 2019

Mrs. Mildred A. Small, 91, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Eddie B. and Ethel Austin. Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Wilks of Columbus, OH, and Yvonne Callahan of Piedmont, SC; one son, Darryl L. Small of Columbus, OH; one sister, Virginia Leigh of Buffalo, NY; six...

Nov 28, 2019

Nov 26, 2019

Ms. Barbara Ann “Barb” Smith was born September 12, 1952, to the late Arthur Sr., and Emma Beasley Smith and departed this life on November 26, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital. She was a graduate of Carver High School and Greenville Technical College. She enlisted in the United States Army, and after being honorably discharged, she went on to work...