Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

Mr. William “Frog” Cleveland, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late Clyde Maxwell Cleveland and Lela Mattie Kilgore Cleveland. “Frog” was a retiree of Cintas Company. He was preceded in death by a son, William Stafford Cleveland. Left to cherish many fond memories are...

Nov 26, 2017

Mr. Richard Cornell Ferguson, 58, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late Jyles William Taylor Ferguson and Jestine Green Newton Ferguson. Surviving: three sisters, Margaret Diane Newton of Bowie, MD, Patricia Newton Chambers and Ether Belle Doctor, both of Greenville; one brother, William Earl Ferguson of Greenville; a...

Nov 23, 2017

Mr. Krishon Kyle Dillard, 30, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Krishon was educated in the Greenville County School System and was a graduate of Southside High School. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, studying Gerontology. He received a BA degree...

Nov 23, 2017

John E. Lyles, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina was born on November 1, 1946, and departed this life on Thursday, November 23, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Mae Sullivan and HT Sullivan; a daughter, Kerri Palmore-Mattox; a brother, Charles “Bay” Lyles; a sister, Christine Chandler; a brother-in-law, Sam Chandler and a...

Nov 23, 2017

Ms. Frangenicka Delores “Nicka” Mansell, 19, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at her home. “Nicka” was a student at Greenville Technical College and worked at the Dollar General Store as a customer service representative. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are her father, Bernard (Nikki) Knuckles of Greenville, SC; mother, Kimara...

Nov 22, 2017

Mr. Melvin “Malon” Crosby of 107 Cornwell Street, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on November 22, 2017, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Son of the late Ervin and Trudy Crosby, he was born on November 5, 1937. Melvin was a retired employee of the City of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and five sisters. Left to...

Nov 21, 2017

Baby Girl Alayah Amari Spurgeon, 9 months, passed on Saturday, November 21, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Kimberly Blakely and Jamario Spurgeon. Surviving in addition to her parents; her twin sister, Aliyah Spurgeon and Ja’Miyah Spurgeon; maternal grandparents, Von Anderson and James Blakely; paternal grandparents, Mechelle Spurgeon and Willie Spurgeon; and a host of other...

Nov 19, 2017

Ms. Kindera Hollis, 40, of Greenville, passed on Sunday November 19, 2017, at Greenville Health System.. She was a daughter of Perry and Linda A. Boozer Campbell. Surviving: one daughter, Jasmine A. Hollis of Greenville; one son, Joshua A. Hollis of Greenville; one brother, Perry C. (Mary Beth) Campbell of Simpsonville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. Doretha R. Henderson, 85, of Greenville, passed on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Poinsett Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was a daughter of the late Luke and Louise Brown Boyd. Surviving: daughter in law, Brenda C Henderson, six grandchildren; thirteen greatgrandchildren; special nephew, Wayne Boyd; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nov 16, 2017

Mr. William “Billy” Mansell, Sr., 83, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was a son of the late Grover Mansell, Sr., and Annie Mae Smith Mansell. Surviving: his wife, Emma Lena Butler Mansell of the home; daughters, Yvette (Jeffrey) Elrod of Easley and Allison Mansell of Greenville; son, William Thomas “lil Bean” Mansell, Jr., of Greenville; sister,...

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Olivia S. Breazeal, 81, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Nov 15, 2017

Baby Girl Maliya Thorpe, passed on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at St. Francis Eastside.

Nov 14, 2017

Mr. John Robert “Bobby” “Tappin” McGowan, Jr., 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on his birthday, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late John Robert McGowan, Sr., and Annette Simpson McGowan. “Bobby” was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and a veteran of the United States Army, having served for over twenty...

Nov 12, 2017

Nov 11, 2017

Ms. Kristyl Tenice “KJ” James, 38, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was the daughter of the late Terrance Williams and Gail L. Thompson James, she was reared in her Grandmother Joyce’s home after her mother’s demise. At an early age, she attended the Queen Street Baptist Church, where...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. DeWitt Jackson, son of the late Claude L. and Susie Hill Jackson, departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2017, at his home. He was born June 21, 1920, in Greenville County. He joined Reedy Fork Baptist Church at an early age and attended Greenville County Schools and graduated from Bettis Academy in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Dravious Deandrell “Dre” Terry, 21, of Greenville, passed on November 10, 2017. Surviving: mother, Angeletha Aiken of Greenville; father, Andrell Terry of Greer; sisters, Brandy Aiken, Samora Moody, Andreshia Terry and Andreunna Terry, all of Greenville; brothers, Jacquelle Moody, Camron Moody, Deandrea Terry, Andrell Terry, Jr., and Shamar Williams, all of Greenville; stepsisters, Tiffany and Nikki Moody, both of...

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Beauford Mathis, Jr., 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Estelle Robinson Mathis and the late Beauford Mathis, Sr. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are his mother, Estelle Robinson Mathis of the home; daughters, Tamara Simpson and Tanika Jones, both of Greenville and...

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Roy A. Blakely, 36, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Greenville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nov 8, 2017

Mrs. Marie Booker Jackson, 93, 109 Woodville Road, Pelzer, passed on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Jess and Alvena Lavass Booker. Surviving: Betty J. (Phil) Williamson of Fayetteville, GA, Linda (Freddie) Goldsmith and Tijuana (Ronnie) Brock, both of Pelzer; one sister, Margaret Smith of Kansas City, MO; six grandchildren; eleven...