Obituaries

William Byrd

William Byrd

Jan 12, 2016

Mr. William Alexander Byrd, 67, of 509 Crestfield Road, Greenville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2016 at Regency Hospital. Born in Fountain Inn, he was the son of the late George and Flarnell Harris Byrd. Surviving: wife, Rhonda Byrd of the home; daughters, Alexandria Byrd and Courtney Byrd, both of the home; sister, Minnie Hill of Greenville; brother, George...

Iola Mays

Iola Mays

Jan 10, 2016

Ms. Iola Mays, 88, of 205 Kennedy Drive, Greenville, SC passed on January 10, 2016 at Laurel Baye Nursing Center.She was a daughter of the late Marshall Sullivan and Lula Humbert Sullivan. She is survived by her of 68 years, Mr. James Louis Mays of the home; one grandson, James C. Harris of the home and a host of other...

Gregory Curry

Gregory Curry

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Gregory Foster Curry, 43, of 491 Chapman Road, Fountain Inn, SC passed on January 10, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Samuel Golden Griffin and Willie Mae Curry Seawright. Surviving: sisters, Verna Dotson of Myrtle Beach, Leslie Dotson of Columbia, and Chris Dotson and Felecia Langley, both of Greenville; brothers, Terry...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. James Brenton “Binky” Johnson departed this life on January 10, 2016, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. He was a former contractor with Greenville News. Left to cherish fond memories are his wife, Tracy Cason Johnson of the home; father, James Wesley (Sharon) Johnson of Greenville, SC; mother, Vickie Garrett Wesley of Greer, SC; two daughters, Tinesha S. Cason of Greenville,...

Jack  Mattison

Jack Mattison

Jan 9, 2016

Mr. Jack Mattison, 69, of 1102 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC passed away Saturday, January 9, at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late Walter "Buddy" Mattison and Willie Mae "Liz" Chandler Mattison. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Davis Mattison of the home; daughter, Jacklon Mattison of the home;two sisters, Dorothy Turman and Juanita Rodgers,...

Patricia Blackwell

Patricia Blackwell

Jan 9, 2016

Ms. Patricia Mae "Tiny" Blackwell, 51, of 5 Heather Road, Greenville, SC passed on January 9, 2016 at McCall Hospice House.She was a daughter of Mrs. Liza Blackwell Norris and the late Harvey Norris, Sr. She leaves to cherish memories, her mother, Liza Blackwell Norris of Greenville, SC; two, daughters, Teresa and Denise Blackwell, both of Greenville, SC; one son,...

Willie Williams

Willie Williams

Jan 9, 2016

Mr. Willie C. Williams 64, of 305 Greenpond Farm Road, Gray Court, SC passed on January 9, 2016 at his home. He was the son of Mrs. Emmas Lee Arnold Williams of Greenville, SC and the late William Harding Williams. Survived by his wife of the home, Mrs. Jeanette Sullivan Williams of the home; one daughter, Melissa L. Sullivan of...

Thelma Jackson

Thelma Jackson

Jan 8, 2016

Mrs. Thelma Kirksey Winters Jackson, 84, of 801 West Washington Street #13A, Greenville, SC passed on January 8, 2016, at her home.She was the daughter of the late Hovie Kirksey and Johnnie Webb Kirksey. She was the step-daughter of the late Ella Mae Bray Kirksey. She is survived by her nieces, Lucinda Keith of Newark, NJ,Pandora Yeargin Johnson of Atlanta,...

Margie Harrison

Margie Harrison

Jan 8, 2016

Mrs. Margie Harrison, 90, formerly of Greenville, SC passed on January 8, 2016 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. She was a daughter of the late Fletcher Pinson and Ella Sloan Pinson. She is survived by five daughters, Ella (Willie)Maull of Virginia Beach, VA, Deidre (Halbert) Brockman of Greenville, SC, Wanda (Virgil) Franklin of Phenix City, AL,...

Harry Rosemond

Harry Rosemond

Jan 8, 2016

Mr. Harry Lee James “Whoo” Rosemond, 22, departed this life on January 8, 2016 in Augusta, GA. “Whoo,” was a sophomore at Greenbrier High School where he was a gifted wrestler. He was affiliated with Harvest Time Ministries in Evans, GA and Victory Chapel in Augusta, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Harry Rosemond; legal guardians,...

Donald Searles

Donald Searles

Jan 7, 2016

Mr. Donald Lee Searles, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 13 Staunton Bridge Road, # 33, Greenville, SC. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Dorothy Mae and William Alford Searles. Surviving: wife, Annie Bell Searles of Greenville, SC; daughter, Donesia Bates Small of Hartford CT; sons; James Irby and Lavar Searles, both...

Deacon Furman Hallums

Deacon Furman Hallums

Jan 6, 2016

Deacon Furman Franklin Hallums, 85, of 223 Redwood Drive, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of the late Frank Williams and Magdalene Williams Hallums. He was a former driver for Senior Unlimited before retirement and was a veteran of the US Army. Furman was a faithful and dedicated member of Greater True...

Myrtle Gibbs

Myrtle Gibbs

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle “Smurf” Gibbs, 61, of 240 Pleasant ridge Avenue, passed on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Greenville Hospital System. Born in Marion SC, she was the daughter of the late Mary McLaurin Parks and James Luther Parks. Surviving: daughters; Natasha (Lester) Gibbs Ballard of Charlotte NC, Shanek (Larki) Robinson of Columbia SC, and Jamese Gibbs of Greenville SC. Sisters;...

Clara Henderson

Clara Henderson

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Clara Henderson, 71, of 3 Aide Street, passed on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside.

Lucille Young

Lucille Young

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Lucille Young, 86, of 6 Woodbend Court, passed on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at her home. Born in Easley, she was the daughter of the late Sampson and Azilee Nesbitt Hallums. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Young of the home; daughters, Deborah McDaniel of Mauldin and Donna Williams of Suitland, MD; son, Rodney Young of Marietta, GA;...

Minnie Campbell

Minnie Campbell

Jan 5, 2016

Minnie Lee Campbell, 75, of 206 Teal Court, Easley, SC passed on Tuesday, January 5, 2015, at Greenville Health System. She was born on February 23, 1940 to the late Felix William Moore and Mary Lee Alexander Moore. She is survived by her sisters, Emily Moore of Teaneck, NJ and Lucille Oka of Los Angeles, CA and a host of...

Deacon Milton Crouch

Deacon Milton Crouch

Jan 3, 2016

Deacon Milton “Milt” Crouch, 89, of 9 Misty Creek Lane, Greenville, passed on January 3, 2016 at Greenville Health System. He was the son of the late Lauren Crouch and Elmer Allen Crouch. He was married to the late Malinda Blassingame Crouch. He is survived by one daughter, Rachel Marsell Sadler of Greenville, SC; one granddaughter, Sherlyn Sadler Davenport of...

Lois Jameson

Lois Jameson

Jan 2, 2016

Mrs. Lois Jameson, 67, departed this life on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at St. Francis Downtown. She was born on July 14, 1948, to the late Mr. George Gatewood and Mrs. Mary Harper. She attended Sterling High School. She formerly worked for the Greenville Hospital System and Muffin Man Bakery. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Mr....

Tasha McKelvey

Tasha McKelvey

Jan 1, 2016

Ms. Tasha McKelvey, 32, of 4 Glen Martin Lane, Piedmont, SC passed on January 1, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Surviving: mother, Phyllis A. McKelvey Thomason of Greenville, SC; stepfather, Grady Thomason of Greenville, SC; father, Spencer Starks of Greenville, SC; sister, Sharonda McKelvey of Greenville, SC; brother, D’Mario McKelvey of Greenville, SC; maternal grandmother, Mildred McKelvey of Greenville, SC;...

Elder Ronald Wydman

Elder Ronald Wydman

Jan 1, 2016

Elder Ronald A. Wydman, Sr., of 247 N. Rutherford Road, Greer passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home. He was the son of Mrs. Lillie Lou Presley Wydman and the late Flemming Mac Wydman, Sr. Ronald was manager at the Greenville News and retired District Manager of Lance Company. Survivors: his wife, Markylena Tolbert Wyndam of the...