Obituaries

Ree'Jeana Fletcher

Ree'Jeana Fletcher

Aug 9, 2017

Ms. Ree’Jeana Kawanus “Wannie” Fletcher, 42 of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Ree’Jeana received her BA degree from the University of South Carolina. She was employed at Stella’s Southern Brasserie in Greenville and a member of World Changers Church in New York. Ree’Jeana Kawanus loved unconditionally, gave and served endlessly;...

Andrew Ethridge

Andrew Ethridge

Aug 9, 2017

Mr. Andrew Ethridge, 68, of Pelzer, passed on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was born on June 29, 1949 in Orange, N.J.. He was the son of the late Eartha Pugh and Lucille B. Pugh. He was educated in the public schools in Newark, N. J. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers...

Easter Floyd

Easter Floyd

Aug 8, 2017

Mrs. Easter Mae Wilson Floyd, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Magnolia Place Nursing Home. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Robert Wilson, Sr., and Mattie Mae Murray Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Daisy Lee Wilson Mansell, Caroline Ruth Lewers...

Kenneth Moon

Kenneth Moon

Aug 6, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Moon, 52, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, August 6, 2017, in St. Charles, Missouri. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of Paul Moon and the late Mary Burks. Surviving; In addition to his father, wife, Betty Henderson Moon of the home; Daughters, Shequila Henderson and Sharon Henderson, both of Greenville; sons, Shaheed Green of Greenville and...

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson

Aug 6, 2017

Mr. Walter Johnson, 91, of Chicago, Illinois passed on August 6, 2017, at South Shore Hospital. He was a son of the late Julius, Sr., and Minnie Lee Boozer Johnson. He is survived by two sisters, Mamie L. Collington and Edna J. Hawthorne, both of Greenville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Willie Milom

Willie Milom

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Willie Charles “Joe” Milom, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of the late James and Lillie Mae Epps Milom. He was Anti Pro Black for Peace, Love and Happiness. His favorite colors were gold and black. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark

Aug 5, 2017

Ms. Catherine Tenise “Bootsy” Clark, 37, of Mauldin, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017, in Greenville. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of Raymond Lark and Annie L. Glenn. Surviving, in addition to her parents: daughter, Kyara Clark of Greenville; sons, Darius Clark, Jabarri Clark, Tony Harris, and Jaylon Harris, all of Greenville; sisters, Teresa (Robert) Chandler of...

Nina Parker

Nina Parker

Aug 4, 2017

Mrs. Nina H. “Happy Jack” Parker, 85, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017, at her home . She was the daughter of the late James F. and Virginia T. Payton. Surviving: daughter, Yvonne (Hudie) Camp and Beverly (Victor) Young, both of Greenville; sons, Gary Everidge and Gregory Haley, both of Greenville; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;...

Shirley Rosemond

Shirley Rosemond

Aug 4, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Jean Rosemond, 60, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2017, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Waddell Drummond and Mary Wornex. Shirley attended Southside High School and was formerly employed by Fabri-Kal Corporation. She was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Brenda  Page

Brenda Page

Aug 4, 2017

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the Heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time...

Deacon Wade Garrett

Deacon Wade Garrett

Aug 3, 2017

Deacon Wade H. Garrett of Piedmont, South Carolina, was born September 19, 1935, in the County of Greenville, South Carolina.. He was the eldest son of the late A.C. Garrett and Corrie Mae Harrison Garrett. Mr. Garrett attended Greenville County Schools, after which he immediately enrolled in the United States Army, where he served for two years. Later, Mr. Garrett...

Mary Golden

Mary Golden

Aug 2, 2017

Mary Ruth “Ruthie” Duggins Golden peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on August 2, 2017. Mary was born on May 4, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Frank and Vernell Duggins. The family then moved to Newark, New Jersey, in 1958. Mary attended West Side High School and graduated in 1970. She was then employed at Mutual Benefit Life...

Robert Booker

Robert Booker

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Robert Lee “Flop” Booker, 77, of Taylors, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Patewood Rehabilitation & Health. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Katherine Reeder Booker. He was educated in the Laurens County School System and was a member of Spirt and Truth Ministries. “Flop”...

Steve Evans

Steve Evans

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Steve Roscoe Evans, 64, of Bronx, New York, passed on April 18, 2017.

Jesse Thompson

Jesse Thompson

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Jesse Thompson, 78, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Willie C. and Lillie Mae Irby Thompson. Surviving: daughter, Ursula Virgil of Taylors; sister, Carrie Thompson Frazier of Greenville; two grandchildren, Shayla Virgil of Okinawa, Japan and Marcus Virgil of Greenville; and a...

Minister Emily Mitchell Smith

Minister Emily Mitchell Smith

Aug 1, 2017

The Angel of Silence entered the life of Minister Emily Kaye Mitchell Smith on Monday, August 1, 2017, at the Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital (Downtown). Emily was a daughter of Theo Walker Mitchell and the late Greta Joanne Knight Mitchell. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 5, 1959. Emily was educated in the Greenville County Public Schools.Additionally,...

Darrell Toliver

Darrell Toliver

Jul 31, 2017

Mr. Darrell Lafayette “Foots” Toliver, I, 64, of Simpsonville, passed on Monday, July 31, 2017, at home. Born in Augusta GA, he was a son of Annie J. Arnold Toliver and the late William Edward Toliver. Surviving, in addition to his mother; sons, Darrell L. (Tamika) Toliver, Jr. of McCormick SC, William C. Toliver and Sheldon R. Toliver, both of...

Hattie  Bowens

Hattie Bowens

Jul 28, 2017

Ms. Hattie Naomi Bowens, 78, of Greenville passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Luther N. and Hattie Irene Ferguson Bowens. Surviving: daughters, Letitia Bowens and Marchita Ekekeugbor; sisters, Frances Calhoun, Karen Bowens, and Barbara Wright; brothers, Lawrence F. Bowens and Lee F. Bowens; four beloved...

Tyrone Thompson

Tyrone Thompson

Jul 28, 2017

Mr. Tyrone Thompson, 62, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at home.

Carolyn Elaine Johnson

Carolyn Elaine Johnson

Jul 26, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Elaine Johnson, 61, of 4B N. Wingate Road, Greenville passed on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Ruby Johnson Baker and the late Robert Baker. Surviving are two daughters, Stacy Johnson of Greenville and Georgette Johnson of Simpsonville; two brothers, Nathaniel Johnson and David (Sharon) Johnson, both of Greenville; four grandchildren;...