Obituaries
Elijah Richey
Feb 4, 2016
Rev. Elijah Richey 71, of Greenville, SC, peacefully departed this life at Greenville Health System, surrounded by the love of his family on February 4, 2016. Rev. Elijah Richey was born October 3, 1944, in Anderson, SC. He graduated from Greenville County School system and from Martin Webb Bible College. He was married to the late Bobbie Jean Richey. Rev....
James Rogers
Feb 4, 2016
Mr. James Allen “Whimp” Rogers, 37, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Greenville and was a son of James Atkins and Joyce Rogers (William) Sullivan. He received an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance from Greenville Technical College and was employed at Nutra Manufacturing Company In addition to his parents, he is...
Jacquelyn Nash
Feb 3, 2016
Mrs. Jacquelyn Rebecca “Jacq” Nash, 57, of 201 Gray Street, Travelers Rest, passed on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late June Sullivan and Eloise Rebecca Nash Evans. She graduated from Greenville High School and was employed at Sears Parts and Repair. “Jacq” was preceded in death by her...
Helen Holcombe
Feb 3, 2016
Mrs. Helen Ruth Holcombe, 67, of 109 Aberdeen Chase Drive, Easley, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Born in Union, she was the daughter of the late J. W. and Helen Humphries Boyd. Surviving: daughter, Calandra Dunbar of Greenville; sisters, Gladystine Boyd of Portsmouth, VA, Monteen (Steven) Cobb of Columbia, Wanda Pelham of Easley, Faye...
Frances Neubia
Feb 3, 2016
Mrs. Frances Hudson Thomas Neubia, 90, of 1813 Old Pendleton Road, Easley, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Diamond Health and Rehab. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Cynthia Johnson Hudson. Surviving: daughters, Annette (Richard) Kerns of Greenville, Mary Frances DePass of Georgia, Estella (Russell) Rickenbacker of Taylors, Christine (Joe) Quarles...
Robert Brown
Feb 3, 2016
Mr. Robert “Rob” Lee Brown, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina was born on February 24, 1948, in Laurens, South Carolina and departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was the son of the late James Hunter and Rosa Lee Blakely. He was a 1967 graduate of Sanders High School and was a US Army Veteran. “Rob” is survived...
Anthony Long
Feb 1, 2016
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Long, 63, of 16 Barlia Way, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Forest City, NC, he was the son of Ernestine Twitty Long and the late Erastus Long. Mr. Long was an avid golfer who was recognized for his skills and talents. He is survived by his loving wife,...
Richard Blakely
Jan 30, 2016
Mr. Richard Lee Blakely, 71, of 316 Terilyn Court, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Harold Eugene Pasley and the late Ruth Blakely Pasley. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Mr. Blakely was the first African American kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a running...
Roger Owens
Jan 30, 2016
Deacon Roger Gene Owens, 76, of 108 Willowbrook Lane, Mauldin, passed on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. Mr. Owens was Founder and President of Save Our Sons, Inc. and served on the Clemson City Council. He was a General Auditor at Liberty Life Insurance Company. He faithfully served as a deacon at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. He...
Deacon William Armstrong
Jan 29, 2016
Deacon William “Sonny” Armstrong, Jr., 67, of 201 Willimon Drive, Piedmont, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Anderson County. He was the son of the late William Armstrong, Sr. and Estelle Armstrong. He was a retired truck driver from the City of Easley. He is survived by: his wife, Cora Oliver Armstrong of the home; Kimberly Baker, Jackie...
Anita Hernandez-Martin
Jan 29, 2016
Baby Anita Hernandez-Martin of 20 Crawford Street, Williamston, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Thomasena Rhodes
Jan 29, 2016
Mrs. Thomasena Bates Rhodes, 93, of 6030 Sargent Road, Hyattsville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2016. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Lee Singleton Bates. She is survived by daughters, Blanche A. Drakeford of Hyattsville, MD and Sarah Floree Rhodes of Washington, DC; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Claude Williams
Jan 28, 2016
Mr. Claude W. “Choochie” Williams the son of the late Mrs. Sue Pearl Williams Booker and the late Mr. Claude Williams and raised by the late Mr. Robert Booker. He was born in Greenville County on January 18, 1945, and departed his life on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at his home. “Choochie” was a graduate of Sterling High School Class...
Olivia Nesbitt
Jan 27, 2016
Mrs. Olivia “Jackie” Nesbitt, 73, of 203 William Avenue, Easley, passed on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Greenville Hospital System. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Mt. Priest and Tillea Ann Young Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zera Nesbitt. Surviving: daughters, Barbara Ann Nesbitt of Easley, Tracy N. Crite of Seattle,...
Edward Young
Jan 27, 2016
Mr. Edward “Eddie” Young, III began his life on January 16, 1966, in Greenville and ended on January 27, 2016. He was a son of Dianne Williams Young and the late Edward Young, Jr. He was educated in the Greenville County School System and was a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University. He was an employee of BMW Manufacturing and a...
Claire Thompson
Jan 26, 2016
Mrs. Claire LaVerne Vandiver “Nittie” Thompson, 70, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Hose’ and Fannie Meekins Vandiver. She was preceded in death by her parents; all three of her children, Reginald, Natalie and Julie Thompson; and her brother, James R. Vandiver. A...
Mary E. Patterson
Jan 25, 2016
Mrs. Mary E. Lykes Patterson, 95, departed this life on January 25, 2016. She was born in Columbia, SC, and moved to Greenville at an early age. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Benjamin Lykes and Telithia Ward Lykes. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Patterson. A graduate of Sterling High School, Mrs. Patterson received a...
George Johnson
Jan 25, 2016
Mr. George Arthur Johnson, 58, of 3917 White Horse Road, passed on Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Arthur and Bennie Ruth Byrd Johnson. Surviving: wife, Marilyn Golden of the home; daughter, Amanda Golden of Mauldin; sons, Travis Golden and Robert Golden, both of the home; sisters, Rebecca...
Deacon Stanley Jackson
Jan 25, 2016
Deacon Stanley Leroyal Jackson, Sr., 64, of 203 Berea Forest Circle, passed on Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Earl and Sadie Smith Jackson. Surviving: devoted wife, Kathlyn Jackson of the home: daughters, Patrice Jackson of the home, Tamara (Cory) Cole of Greenville, Angela Jackson of Fairburn, GA,...
Waltina Crowe
Jan 24, 2016
Mrs. Waltina Sloan “Tina” Crowe, 62, of 29 East 8th Street, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eloise Clinkscales Brown Sloan. Surviving: son, Christian D. Sloan of the home; sisters, Mary Sloan Dendy of Greenville, Frances Thompson of Anderson, and Nola M. Alexander...