Obituaries
Linda Townes
Oct 9, 2018
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. I Corinthians 2:9-10 Mrs. Linda Ann “Smoochies”...
Alma Allen DeVore
Oct 8, 2018
On Monday, October 8, 2018, God decided He needed another angel to enter into eternal rest. He looked down and found one of the sweetest, kindest, most soft spoken spirits He’d created and brought her home. Mrs. Alma Solonia “Sugar Babe” Allen DeVore was born on November 22, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Archie and Tilla Allen....
Ruby Lewers
Oct 7, 2018
Ruby Katherine Lewers, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday October 7, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Reed and Annie Mae Yeargin Paden. She retired from Marantha Baptist Church Pre-school where she was a cook. She was a loyal member of the Springfield Baptist Church, where she formerly served on the...
Mikal Burton
Oct 7, 2018
Mr. Mikal Jawwaad Burton, 41, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Portland, Oregon. Born on April 29, 1977, in Greenville County, he was a son of Michael and Kathy Burton. Mikal was a graduate of J.L. Mann High School, Class of 1996, and attended P.C.C. Sylvan College in Portland, where he was an honor student....
Anthony Berry
Oct 6, 2018
Mr. Anthony Eugene Berry was born on July 30, 1970, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Rev. Dr. John T. Berry, Sr., and Rev. Gracie Cruell Berry. Anthony was affectionately known to his family and friends as “Ant.” He lost his battle with cancer at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 6, 2018, at 8:27am. Anthony accepted Jesus Christ at...
Simon Drayton
Oct 5, 2018
Mr. Simon Drayton, 73, of Greer, passed on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Greenville Health System. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Sadie Middleton Drayton. Surviving: his wife, Frances Dreher Drayton of the home; three daughters, Erika Drayton of Philadelphia, PA, LaTonya Drayton of Greer, SC and Elonda Drayton of Philadelphia, PA ; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren;...
Tina Griffin
Oct 4, 2018
Ms. Tina Suzzette “G” Griffin, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Willie Griffin and Priscilla Heard. She leaves to cherish fond memories five daughters, Shakeia (William) Griffin, Ariteshia Griffin, Antrice Lewis, Dantavia Griffin, and Levette (Montagia) Bailey, all of Greenville, SC; two adopted daughters,...
Homer Hampton
Oct 4, 2018
Mr. Homer “Jake” Hampton, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on October 4, 2018. He was a son of the late Willie and Mamie Glaze Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Dendy Hampton; son, Herman Pennie, five sisters, Gracie L. Hampton Hill, Essie L. Hampton Bowens, Lillian Hampton Turner, Reesie Hampton Blassingame, and Lois Hampton;...
CJ Fuller
Oct 3, 2018
Mr. Charlie Bernard “CJ” Fuller, Jr., 22, of Easley, passed on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Charlie B. Fuller, Sr., and Christy Sutton Fuller. Surviving in addition to his parents; one sister, Sydney B. Fuller of Greenville; one brother, Christopher B. Fuller of Easley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin Fleming
Oct 2, 2018
Mr. Melvin W. C. “Tom” Fleming, 67, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home. He was a son of the late Melvin W.C. Fleming and Agnes Louise Henderson Fleming. He was married to the late Gladys Rosemond Fleming. Surviving: Daughters, Dinesha Williams, Jennifer (Lavaras) Shell, Melba (Gregory) Brown and Janice (Reginald) Abercrombie, all of Greenville; sons,...
Melvin Sullivan
Sep 30, 2018
Mr. Melvin Eugene “Gene” Sullivan, Jr., 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at home. He was a son of the late Melvin E. Sr., and Annie Mae Simpson Sullivan. “Gene” attended J.L. Mann High School and graduated in 1975 from Greenville High School. He was a machine operator at Paper Cutters, Inc., in Greenville. Surviving...
Shandelia Mason
Sep 28, 2018
Ms. Shandelia Jorice “D.J.” Mason, 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Mamie Helen Osby Mason and the late Sydney Mason, Sr. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph F Mason; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Osby. Surviving are her mother, Mamie H. Mason...
Eugene Young
Sep 27, 2018
Mr. Eugene Young, 89, departed this life to join his wife in their heavenly home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and was a son of the late Clyde and Sarah Shell Young. He attended Greenville County Schools, and Springfield Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and an extraordinary...
Patricia Ann Ramos
Sep 27, 2018
Mrs. Patricia Ann Harris Ramos was born on August 7, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina and departed this life on September 27, 2018, at her home in Eight Mile, Alabama. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Lonzo Harris and Evangelist Nellie Mae Harris. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alonzo Harris, Jr. She joined Old Pilgrim...
Albert Harper
Sep 27, 2018
Albert Harper, 92, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Francis Downtown.
Ruby Hawkins Drummond
Sep 27, 2018
Mrs. Ruby Lee Hawkins Drummond, 70, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late James and Addie Lockhardt Hawkins. Surviving: her daughter, Dewelda Williams of Greenville; one son Ray Alford of Greenville; one sister, Rosemary Lawrence of Greenville; two brothers, Robert Hawkins of Greenville, and Tommy (Carolyn) Lockhardt of...
Daniel Frazier
Sep 27, 2018
Mr. Daniel Webster Frazier, 63, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Greenville Health System.
Lisa Marie Allen
Sep 27, 2018
Mrs. Lisa Marie “Tinkerbell” Allen, of Greenville, passed on September 27, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Leroy McDonald and Blanche Scott. Surviving: Claustin Allen, Sr., of Greenville; one son, Claustin Allen, Jr., of Greenville; one sister, Dorothy Summers of Greenville, one brother, Robert Ruth of Greenville; one grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jimmy Mattison
Sep 26, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Jermaine “J.J.” Mattison, 45, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life at Greenville Health System on September 26, 2018. He was a son Rosa Byrd Mattison and the late Jimmy Mattison. He was a graduate of Woodmont High School and ITT Tech. He was employed by General Electric Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy...