Obituaries
Douglas Hokes
Sep 19, 2016
Mr. Douglas McArthur Hokes, 73, of Easley, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Opens Arms Hospice, Simpsonville. Born in Anniston, AL, he was a son of the late Raleigh Percy and Anna Mae Kelly Hokes. Surviving: sister, Alma (Joseph) Jones of Buffalo, NY; brothers, Alvin (Vivian) Hokes of Charlotte, NC and Reginald Hokes of Buffalo, NY; and a...
Javon Henry
Sep 17, 2016
Mr. Javon Ezel Henry, 22, of 2307 Toscano Drive, Greenville, passed on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his home.
Steven Warren
Sep 16, 2016
Mr. Steven Maximillion “Lucky” Warren of Greenville, passed at home on Friday, September 16, 2016. Surviving: mother, Minister Brenda L. Warren (Rev. Dr. Earnest) Pickens of Piedmont; father, Steven (Terry) Sullivan of Greenville; daughters, Alonya and Amaria Warren; sons, Jaquarise, Kameron and Karson Warren; sisters, Marishah Warren of Simpsonville and Jazmine Duckett of Greenville; stepsisters, LaTonya Jordan and Anraele Pickens,...
Reverend Sister Drucilla Robinson
Sep 16, 2016
Reverend Sister Drucilla Verdell Robinson, 100, of Greenville departed this life on Friday, September 16, 2016. Born in Fountain Inn, she was the daughter of the late John and Mariah Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Robinson and son, Randolph Robinson. Surviving: sons, John A. (Quinzell) Robinson of Washington, DC and Willie J. (Shirlene) Robinson...
Samuel Stokley
Sep 16, 2016
Mr. Donnell Samuel Stokely, 60, of Pelzer, departed this life on Friday, September 16, 2016, Greenville, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of the late James B. Stokley and Catherine S. Clark Stokley. He was a former bus driver for a daycare center. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Pugh Stokley of the home; one daughter, Bianka...
Justine Adair
Sep 14, 2016
Mrs. Justine Godley Adair, 101, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home. Born in Panteco, NC, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Gertrude Godley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Adair. Surviving: daughter, Daisy Adair of Greenville; son, Godley Maurice Adair of Greenville; sister, Ernestyne Jefferies of Belhaven, NC...
James Boyd
Sep 14, 2016
Deacon James E. Boyd, 80, passed on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at his home. Born in Laurens, South Carolina, he was a son of the late J. W. and Tessie Mae Boyd. Deacon Boyd worked as a loom fixer at the Milliken Beattie Plant and was a cotton broker for Morgan and Fayssoux Company, however, he was mostly known for...
Mayo Croft
Sep 13, 2016
Mrs. Mayo "June" Duckett Croft, 94, was born in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late John W. and Alma Riley Duckett. Her journey ended on this side on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Spring Park Senior Living in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Mrs. Croft was a graduate of the renowned Sterling High School. She was formerly employed at Carolina Blouse...
Annie Rosemond
Sep 12, 2016
Ms. Annie Mae “QueZie” Rosemond, 70, of Greenville, passed on Monday, September 12, 2016, at her daughter’s home. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Levi Heyward and Marie Arnold McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William “June” McKinney. Left to treasure her memories are a daughter, Jacquelyn Cannon of...
Joe Mackey
Sep 11, 2016
Mr. Joe Alvin Mackey, Jr., 55, passed away at Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ on Monday, September 11, 2016. Left to treasure many fond memories are his mother, Mrs. Betty J. Mackey of Greenville; son, Jomer Hill of Greenville; twin sister, Ms. Jonitha Mackey (George) Greggs of Brooklyn, NY; from the LeGrand Family he has sixty-five brothers and sisters;...
Babygirl Yanyla Sullivan
Sep 11, 2016
Baby Girl Yanyla Nae'Reyale Sullivan, 4 months old, of Taylors,South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She is survived by her mother, Shekiea Y. Sullivan of Taylors; father, Timothy J. Young of Greenville; brothers, Jeremond Jackson, Jeretwain Jackson, Sa’mylan Donald, Timirain Young, Nazier Thompson, Knowledge Young and Kemyzie Young; grandparents, Patricia Martinez, Sonya Young, Sabrina Evans, Carrie...
Ella Little
Sep 11, 2016
Ms. Ella M. Little, 86, of Easley, passed on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Fleetwood Health and Rehab of Easley. She was a daughter of Tom Little and Bessie Payne Little. Surviving: daughters, Katrina Collins of Easley; sons, Howard Little of Richmond, Va and Odell (Bette) Little of Mauldin; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and...
James Richardson
Sep 10, 2016
Mr. James Jr. Richardson, of 200 Clark Street, Greenville, South Carolina, the widower of Mrs. Virginia Richardson, departed this life on September 10, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Mr. Richardson was born on May 7, 1948, to the late Mr. James, Sr., and Mrs. Marie Wilson Richardson. At an early age he attended Mount Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenville. He...
Kenneth Beckford
Sep 10, 2016
Mr. Kenneth Sylvester Beckford, 93, of Greenville went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was a son of the late Samuel Beckford and Adlin Spence. Surviving: daughters, Katherine Beckford of Greenville, Betty Foy of Durham, NC, Nora Blake of Florida, Cora Blake of England, and Shelby Adgers...
Milford Rosemond
Sep 10, 2016
Mr. Milford Rosemond, Sr. of Greenville passed on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his home. Surviving: his wife, Willie Mae Butler Rosemond of the home; daughter, Wanda S. (Johnny) Stephens of Norcross, GA; sons, Russell Rosemond of Greenville and Milford (Mary Ann) Rosemond of Roswell, GA; sister, Mattie Johnson of Baltimore, MD; brother, Charles (Aline) Rosemond of Taylors; nine grandchildren...
Annie Gray
Sep 9, 2016
Mrs. Annie Bell Johnson Gray of Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2016, at McCall Hospice House. She was a graduate of Bryson High School and was formerly employed at Woven Electronics. She attended the Little Zion and Poplar Springs Baptist Churches. She was an advocate of the Relay for Life . She was preceded in...
Iva Brown
Sep 6, 2016
Mrs. Iva Joyce Brown, 70, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at her home. Born in Jamaica West Indies, she was the daughter of the late George Lewis and Ethlind Burnett. Surviving: daughters, Marian Brown of Simpsonville, Suzette Brown of Georgia. Sons, Dave Brown of Simpsonville, Robin Brown of Jamaica West Indies. Sisters, Norma Wilson of North Carolina,...
Rev. Dr. James Williams
Sep 6, 2016
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 The life of Rev....
Jerry Hill
Sep 6, 2016
Mr. Jerry Dean Hill, 58, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Left to cherish many fond memories: his soulmate, Towanda M. Brown of the home; mother, Louvenia M. Hill of Greer; father, Rev. George Downs of Spartanburg; daughter, Danesha M. Hill of Greenville; sons, Terrence L. (April) Brown, Sr. of Summerville, Quinton M. (Kimballer)...
Jessica Hatton
Sep 6, 2016
Ms. Jessica Anshnic Hatton, 29, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bradley Hatton and Julia Little. She was employed by Amazon of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nannie M. Pickens, Charlie Hatton and Mallie Hatton and aunt, Brenda...