Obituaries

Johnny Pitts

Johnny Pitts

Dec 25, 2017

Mr. Johnny “Grandpa” Pitts, of Easley, passed on Monday, December 25, 2017, at his home. Born in Pickens County, He was a son of the late Johnny and Alberta Bailey Pitts. Surviving: sisters, Diane Rhodes and Priscilla Pitts, both of Easley, SC. A host of other relatives and friends.

Ellis Carr

Ellis Carr

Dec 24, 2017

Mr. Ellis “June” Carr, Jr., of 201 Pine Log Ford Road, Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Ellis Carr, Sr., and Willie Mae Brown Carr. “June” was educated in the Greenville County School System and retired from Milliken Mills after forty-one...

Daniel Arnold

Daniel Arnold

Dec 24, 2017

Mr. Daniel Lee Arnold, 22, of 5 Balfer Drive, Greenville, passed on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at his home. Surviving his parents, Paskell Arnold, Jr. and Dorothy Brunson Arnold of the home; two sisters, Tracey Williams of Charlotte, NC and Amber Arnold of the home; one brother, Paskell (Geraldine) Oyoo Arnold, III od Charlotte, NC; and a host of other...

Willie Atwood

Willie Atwood

Dec 24, 2017

Ms. Willie J. Atwood, 65, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, December 24, 2017, at her home.

John Sherman

John Sherman

Dec 24, 2017

John Henry Sherman, a resident of Greenville, South Carolina, for more than eighty-five years, made his transition into Eternal life on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late McCary Sherman and Coriner Huff Sherman. John attended the public schools in Greenville County and was a dedicated member of the First Church of God,...

Juan Robinson

Juan Robinson

Dec 23, 2017

Mr. Juan Javier “J” Robinson, 49, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on December 23, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown. He was a son of Rosita R. Neal Robinson and the late Jackie L. Robinson. “J” was formerly employed with Jennings-Dill Mechanical Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Lee Robinson; his grandparents, Arbutus Robinson, William Robinson,...

Tony Atkins

Tony Atkins

Dec 23, 2017

Mr. Tony Alvin “Wolf” Atkins, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on December 23, 2017. He was a son of the late Calvin Wilson Abercrombie and Virginia Susan Atkins Abercrombie. Surviving: companion of over 30 years, Ida Miller of Greenville; two daughters, April (David) Benson of Simpsonville, SC and Wanda Atkins of Taylors, SC; one stepdaughter, Jessica Miller Williams of...

Rosa Mae Wideman

Rosa Mae Wideman

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Rosa Mae Parks Wideman, 92, of Greenville, passed on Friday, December 22, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. she was a daughter of James Luther Parks and Rachel Mae Robinson Parks. Surviving: daughters, Barbara (Richard) martin of Greenwood, Joyce (Bobby) Pepper and Mary Francis Williams, both of Greenville; sons, Robert Wideman, James R. Wideman, Ronnie N. (Jacqueline) Wideman and Steven...

Willie Summers

Willie Summers

Dec 21, 2017

Ms. Willie Summers, 80, of Hendersonville NC, passed on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Mission Hospital, Asheville NC. She was a daughter of the late George Frank Summers and Magnolia Cannon Summers. Surviving: sister, Betty Stewart of Hayward, California; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lisa McCullough

Lisa McCullough

Dec 20, 2017

Ms. Lisa McCullough, 37, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at her home. She was a daughter of Janet Valentine Ellis and the late Rev. Timmy McCullough. Surviving: her mother, Janet Valentine Ellis of the home; stepfather, Bobby Joe Ellis of the home; stepmother, Kathy McCullough of Greenville; step-grandmother, Annie Clara Ellis of Anderson; ten sisters, Joy Watkins,...

Laurinda  Spann

Laurinda Spann

Dec 18, 2017

Ms. Laurinda Ann Spann, 49, of 8 Parkdale Drive, Greenville, passed on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Nancy A. Fleming Chancellor and the late Jimmy Lee Spann, Sr. Surviving: mother, Nancy A. Fleming Chancellor of Greenville; daughters, Alisha Taylor and Mahalia Cruell, both of Greenville; sons, Rico Spann, Maurice Cruell, Lorenzo Cruell...

Minnie Tate

Minnie Tate

Dec 17, 2017

Ms. Minnie Bessie Green Tate, 92, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville. Born in Seneca South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lillie Rogers Green. Surviving: son, Edward (Shirley) Williams of Greenville; sisters, Mary Thomas of Bronx NY, and Geraldine (Odell) Hawthorne, of Pelzer; brother, Jimmy Lee (Margaret)...

Horace Blassingame

Horace Blassingame

Dec 17, 2017

Mr. Horace “Papa” Blassingame was born February 4, 1938, in Greenville County, South Carolina. He heard the voice of the Lord calling him to take his place in the Heavenly choir Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his home with his dear wife and son, Aldric, holding him. Horace, "Papa", was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church. Horace participated...

James Smith

James Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Mr. James Clinton Smith was born on January 26, 1953, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late William H. Love and the late Lena Rebecca Smith. He departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2017. James Clinton was a member of Mount Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. James Clinton attended Greenville County public schools and he worked as a carpenter for...

Woodrow  McClain

Woodrow McClain

Dec 15, 2017

Mr. Woodrow “Wood” McClain, Jr., 57, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Friday, December 15, 2017, at St.Francis Hospital, Downtown. He was a son of the late Woodrow McClain, Sr., and Mary Louise McKinney McClain. He was a high school graduate and an employed of Miller Pipeline Corporation. Left to cherish many fond memories are his wife, Elizabeth Miles McClain...

James Parrott

James Parrott

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. James Dale “Jamie” Parrott, 47, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at his home. He was a son of Helen Overton Parrot and the late James Parrott. Surviving: son, James Lee (Amber) Gibbs; two sisters, Tracy Simmons and Staci Grainger; one brother, Robert Seaborne Bragg; one grandchild, James Colden Gibbs; and a host of other relatives and...

James Davis

James Davis

Dec 11, 2017

Mr. James Jasper Davis, 69, of Greenville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. He was a son of the late Hudson James Davis, Sr., and Bertha Mae Scott Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Woods Davis. Surviving: stepsons, Tyrone Woods and Allen (Debra) Jackson, both of Greenville; Sisters, Lula Woffard of Pelzer and Mary Ann Smith...

Doris Johnson

Doris Johnson

Dec 11, 2017

Mrs. Doris “Dot” Johnson, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Dolphus and Viola Smith Brown. Left to cherish many memories are her sons, Rodney (Crystal) Johnson of Greenville, South Carolina and Jeremiah (Ashley) Johnson of Piedmont, South...

Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams

Dec 10, 2017

Mr. Rufus Williams, Jr., 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late Rufus Williams, Sr., and Amanda Turner Williams. He was previously employed by J.P. Stevens and Gray Lumber Company of Waverly, Virginia. He loved and took pride in working in his garden and his lawnmower service...

Henry Breazeal

Henry Breazeal

Dec 10, 2017

Mr. Henry Franklin “Frank” Breazeal, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Jimmy and Lizzie Hagood Breazeal. He was a retired truck driver for W.B. Simmons and Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife...