Obituaries

Sep 29, 2016

Ms. Betty Jean Jackson, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her home. Surviving: daughters, Shirley Jackson and Josette Williams, both of Greenville; sons, Barney Jackson and Clarence Jackson, both of Greenville; brother, Curtis Moon of Augusta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sep 29, 2016

Mr. Charles Anthony “Tinky” Williams, 60 years old, was born to the late Thomas L. Williams, Sr. and Ruby Mae Williams. He transitioned from this life on September 29, 2016. He was baptized at Mountain View Baptist Church at an early age. Charles attended Southside High School, where he was a star athlete. He earned an associate degree at Greenville...

Sep 28, 2016

Mr. Ivey Pyles, 39, passed on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at St. Francis Downtown.

Sep 27, 2016

The Thorpe Triplets of Greenville, passed away at Greenville Health System. Peveilia, Penny & Pennelope’s Family Mother….Latasha Vernon Father...Khalil Thorpe Sisters Shakedria Ellison Khadeeja Thorpe Akeima Vernon Brothers Tristan Thorpe Amajzhe’ Kirksey Grandmother Sylvia Vernon A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Sep 27, 2016

Mr. James L. Mansell, 73, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at home.

Sep 25, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jean “Betty Oglesby” Copeland, 81, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at home. Born in Westminster, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Beatrice Wilson Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Copeland. Surviving: daughter, Carolyn (James) Johnson of Piedmont; son, James Anthony Copeland of Greenville; sisters, Johnnie Mae Demons...

Sep 24, 2016

Mr. James Arthur “JT” Tolliver, 77, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clifton Arthur and Willie Mae Cade Tolliver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Romanelle Snead Tolliver. Surviving: daughter, Angela (Larry) Coleman of Greenville; sisters, Geraldine (Allen) Brown, Georgia Kennedy,...

Sep 24, 2016

Mrs. Betty J. “June” Edwards, 77, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at home. Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Dorothy Cook English. Surviving: husband, Robert L. Anderson of the home; sons, Tyrone Edwards of Long Island, NY, Mark (Iris) Edwards of New York, NY, and Tari Anderson of Pittsburg, PA;...

Sep 23, 2016

Ms. Sabrina Lara “Brina” Sanders, 48, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of Johnnie B. Rogers and the late Annie Mae Turner. Surviving, in addition to her father; sisters, Sarah (William) Reese and Shirley Sanders, both of Greenville, Melissa Pinson of Clinton, and LaTasha Cunningham of Laurens; brothers, Ronnie (Delora)...

Sep 21, 2016

Ms. Mary E. “Sis” McCoy, 97, of Simpsonville, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at home. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Hariam and Mary Morgan McCoy. She is survived by Jimmy Cheeks of the home and several cousins living in Laurens County along with many friends.

Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Douglas Allen Moultrie, 64, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at home. Born on June 20, 1952, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James C. and Lyda B. Edwards Moultrie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Hotto and a brother, William Moultrie. Surviving: one daughter, Latonya J. Moultrie,...

Sep 19, 2016

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...

Sep 17, 2016

Mr. Javon Ezel Henry, 22, of 2307 Toscano Drive, Greenville, passed on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his home.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...