Obituaries
J.C. Dendy
Apr 23, 2019
Mr. J.C. Dendy, Jr., 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home. He was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, a son of the late J.C. Dendy, Sr., and Inez Irby Dendy. He was formerly employed at Roy Metal Company and was a member of Reedy Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in...
Mary Russell
Apr 22, 2019
Mrs. Mary Alice Russell, 86, of Taylors, South Carolina,departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Open Arms Hospice Assisted Living Facility. She was the daughter of the late David and Rosa Lee Thomas Evans of Honea Path, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Brenda Gayle and Gwendolyn Evans; seven brothers; and one...
Willie Preston
Apr 22, 2019
Mr. Willie Preston, 75, of Piedmont, passed on Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. He was the son of the late Willie H. Preston, II, and Evelyn Preston. Surviving: one son, Comer (Candis) Preston of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Joshua Jackson
Apr 21, 2019
Mr. Joshua Pernell "Jaxk" Jackson, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on April 21, 2019. He was a son of Sophia McKinney and Darren Jackson. Joshua Pernell "Jaxk" Jackson was loved by many and respected by all,he loved his family and friends. His favorite saying when he would leave you would be, “I love you!”, and he would wait until...
Gary D'Oyley
Apr 20, 2019
Mr. Gary “Boo” D’Oyley, Jr., 44, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was the son of the late Gary L. and Earline F. Rosemond D’Oyley. He was a graduate of Southside High School and was employed at Long John Silver. He attended New Nazareth Church in Greenville. Surviving are three daughters, Olivia D’Oyley,...
Rebecca Purry
Apr 20, 2019
Ms. Rebecca Marie “Becky” Purry, 28, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Tabor City, North Carolina. She was a daughter of Ricky Purry and the late Donna Faye Gamble-Purry. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are her father, Ricky Purry of Pickens, SC; three sons, Christian Robinson and Jeremiah Robinson, both...
Bernice Harris
Apr 20, 2019
Ms. Bernice Ellen Harris, 61, of Simpsonville, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 at her residence. She was a daughter of Sarah L. Garrett Harris and the late James A. Harris. Surviving: her mother, Sarah L. Garrett Harris of Simpsonville; two sisters, Kimberly E. Harris of Simpsonville, and Sarah M. Nixon of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Leon R. (Janice)...
Robert Houston
Apr 19, 2019
Mr. Robert Boyce “Pie” Houston, Sr., 74, of Simpsonville, passed on April 19, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Robert Henry Presha, Sr., and Elease Norman Houston. Surviving: a daughter, LaToya Houston of Williamston; three sons, Stephen (Donna) Williams of Reidsville, NC, Robert B. (Porsha) Houston, Jr., of Greenville, and Roderick P. Houston...
David Young
Apr 19, 2019
Mr. David Tyrone “Boo” Young, Sr., 49, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Prisma Health. He was a son of Diane Williams Young and the late Edward Young, Jr. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1988, and also a graduate of Clemson University. He was employed at Sealed Air Corporation. He...
Christopher Holloway
Apr 18, 2019
Master Christopher A. Holloway, Jr., 10, affectionately known as “CJ”, passed away at his home on April 18, 2019. He is the son of Kayla Banks and Christopher Holloway, Sr. “CJ” attended Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School of Greenville, SC. An avid lover of FORTNITE, he was a phenomenal competitor and loved interacting with his siblings, family and friends. “CJ”...
Myrtle Nash
Apr 18, 2019
Mrs. Myrtle Geneva Nash, born on April 28, 1949, was the seventh child of the ten children born to the late Nelson Henry and Ella Green Williams. She lived her life as a vibrant sweet spirit who sought to encourage her friends, support her family, and love her children. She attended Lincoln and Washington High Schools, and worked for many...
Sylvia Golden
Apr 17, 2019
Ms. Sylvia Lorraine Golden, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of Mildred E. Meekins-Golden and the late Willie Golden. She was a member of Piedmont Manor Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Hawthorne. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories...
Rosa Lee Clement
Apr 17, 2019
Mrs. Rosa Lee Coleman Clement, affectionately known as “Granny Rose”, was born in Belton, South Carolina, on June 23, 1924, the beautiful baby daughter of Jessie Coleman. She was reared after her mother’s death by her aunt and uncle, Ruth Coleman Turner and Ed Turner. She departed this life on April 17, 2019, at the golden age of 94, surrounded...
Claudette Purry
Apr 16, 2019
Ms. Claudette “Etta” Purry, 54, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Prisma Health (GHS). She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ella Eady Purry. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are two sisters, Rev. Veronica (Ozell) Hatton and Tandy (Everon) Bannister, both of Easley; six brothers, Steve (Helen) Purry...
Teresa D. Barnes
Apr 16, 2019
Mrs. Teresa Diane “Resa” Williams Barnes, 55, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on April 16, 2019, at Hospice of the Upstate. She was a daughter of Lillie Mae Williams Holbrook and the late Lonnell Rhome, Sr. She attended Roosevelt Senior High School in Roosevelt, New York. She was employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Fleetwood Rehabilitation and Health-care Center...
Bernice Crawley
Apr 15, 2019
Mrs. Bernice A. Crawley, daughter of the late Purcell Crawley and Marie Bright, was born in Charles City County, Virginia, on September 3, 1929, and entered into eternal rest, April 15, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She attended the public schools of Charles City County, Virginia. At an early age she joined the Gilfield Baptist Church, where she served faithfully....
Cedric Coleman
Apr 15, 2019
Mr. Cedric Donald “Ced” Coleman, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of Sylvia Vaughn Coleman and the late Rederick Coleman. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Tulane University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He retired from...
Sheryl Jackson
Apr 14, 2019
Ms. Sheryl Dianne Jackson, 60, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Jackson, Jr., and Willie Mae Richardson. Surviving: a daughter, Tashonda Jackson of Mauldin; a son, Rushodd Haygood of Greenville; four sisters, Judy (Brad) Estes of Simpsonville and Delores (Clint) Little, Marilyn Jackson, and Bobbie...
Priscilla Garnett
Apr 14, 2019
Ms. Priscilla “Cilla” Garnett, 59, of Inman, passed Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Magnolia Manor. She was a daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Dillard Garnett. Surviving: four sisters, Shirley Garnett, Maxine Garnett, Martha (Bobby)Robinson and Betty Joe Garnett, all of Greenville; two brothers, Ronald Garnett and Robert (Gloria) Garnett, both of Greenville; and a host of other relatives...
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