Obituaries

Frank Burnside

Frank Burnside

Mar 9, 2016

Mr. Frank Burnside, 71, of 24 Ridgeway Drive, Greenville passed on March 9, 2016 at McCall Hospice House.

Gracie Blakely

Gracie Blakely

Mar 8, 2016

Mr. Chester and Mrs. Bessie McGowens Williams gave birth to Gracie Louise Blakely on January 15, 1943, in Marietta, South Carolina. Her Christian upbringing began at the Soapstone Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her health declined so suddenly in February, 2016. At an early age, Gracie discovered it was best to be anchored in Christ and...

Janie Walker

Janie Walker

Mar 8, 2016

Janie Blassingame Walker departed this life at 9:30am on March 8, 2016, after a long illness. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Clarence and Ida Mae Blassingame. She was predeceased by her husband James I. (Duke) Walker, and a daughter, Audrey Faye Walker Fisher. Janie excelled at many different professions throughout her life. Upon completion...

SFC Fincher Stewart, Jr. USA,Ret

SFC Fincher Stewart, Jr. USA,Ret

Mar 8, 2016

SFC Fincher Stewart, Jr., USA, Ret., 84, departed this life on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Fincher Stewart, Sr. and Lillie Mae Corry Stewart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Stewart. Mr. Fincher was retired from the Air Force and Army. While serving his country he received...

William Smith

William Smith

Mar 7, 2016

William Ray Smith departed this life on March 7, 2016. He began this life on July 20, 1936, in Fair Play, South Carolina to the union of the late Preston and Irobia Grant Smith. He was the second of four siblings: Shirley Rice, the late Horace Edward Smith and the late Geneva Smith. William R. Smith was addressed as and...

Cicily Demory

Cicily Demory

Mar 7, 2016

Mrs. Cicily Yvonne Demory, 40, of 335 Ackley Road, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of Donnell Demory and the late Yvonne Charlene Gladney Demory. Surviving, in addition to her father: brother, Demetri (Christina Gloria Griffin) Demory of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Elizabeth Conner

Elizabeth Conner

Mar 7, 2016

.Mrs. Elizabeth Conner, 81, of 807 S E Main Street, Simpsonville, South Carolina departed this life on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Diamond Health and Rehab. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Left to cherish fond memories are daughters, Loretta Parks and Brenda Whiteside, both of Greenville, South Carolina; son, Melvin Moore of Knoxville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Stephanie Gash,...

Anna Green

Anna Green

Mar 7, 2016

Mrs. Anna Paige Sanders Green, 56, departed this life on Monday, March 7, 2016, at home. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruby Beeks Sanders. Paige loved flowers and was often found working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bennie Wideman. Left to cherish many memories are her mother,...

Raziya Prince

Raziya Prince

Mar 6, 2016

Ms. Raziya Nicole Amira “Razi” Prince, 22, of 100 Appleton Lane, Mauldin, passed on Sunday, March 6, 2016 on I-85 in Spartanburg County. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of Julius Termayne and Demetria Diann “Big Bird” Prince. Surviving, in addition to her parents: brothers, M. Juwan Termayne Prince of the home; grandparents, Mary Ann Cox of Greenville, Hubbie...

Gracie Henderson

Gracie Henderson

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Gracie Henderson, 88, of 14 Genesis Court, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at home. She was the daughter of the late Kay and Eula Hill Blandin. Surviving: daughters, Ann Henderson, Gracinia Leamon, and Paula (Robert) Johnson, all of Greenville; son, Stoney Thomason of Greenville; sisters, Annie Miles and Sarah Kennedy, both of Greenville; seven grandchildren, a host...

Daniel Wilson

Daniel Wilson

Mar 4, 2016

Mr. Daniel “Dink” Wilson, 60, of Greenville, passed on Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Felton and Georgia Mae Kelly Wilson. Daniel attended the public schools of Greenville County and graduated from Mauldin High School. He was formerly employed by Standard Motor Products. Left to cherish fond memories sisters, Sherry Simpson of...

Maggie Carter

Maggie Carter

Mar 4, 2016

Mrs. Maggie Lene Carter, 89, of 404 Jacquline Lane, Greenville passed on March 4, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Cam and Vantross Goldsmith Franklin. Surviving: daughter, Merian Franklin of Greenville; son, Fred (Margaret) Carter of Greenville; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Mar 3, 2016

Ms. Teresa Ann “T-Ann” Williams, 59, departed this life on March 3, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late J. D. Williams and Mattie Bell Butler Wallace. She was a former employee of Blue Cross/Blue Shield in the Food Service Division. She was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Thomas and...

Billy Rosemond

Billy Rosemond

Mar 3, 2016

Mr. Billy Hugh Rosemond, 66, of 201 W. Washington Street, passed on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Samuel and Gertrude Rosemond. Surviving: former wife, Vera Durham Rosemond of Greenville; daughter, Melissa Rosemond of Greenville; sons, Nathan Rosemond and Zachary Rosemond, both of Greenville; and a host of...

Henrietta Gamble

Henrietta Gamble

Mar 3, 2016

Mrs. Henrietta Whitmire Gamble, 79, of 64 Fudora Circle, Simpsonville, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Ulysess S. and RosaLee Pressley Whitmire. Her educational background included Sullivan Street Elementary and Sterling High School, both in Greenville, Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, Allen University in Columbia,...

Wanda Rice

Wanda Rice

Mar 2, 2016

Mrs. Wanda D. “Speedy” Rice was a 1975 graduate of Parker High School and attended North Greenville College. She was formerly employed with the Greenville Health System for sixteen years. She was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with...

Roy Sullivan

Roy Sullivan

Feb 27, 2016

On April 13, 1937, Pierce Sullivan Sr. and Ora Lee Sullivan welcomed their first child, Roy Sanders Sullivan, to the world.  He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  He loved his parents, family and friends.  He became a proud and responsible big brother to his siblings, Pierce and Joanne.  While their father was away due to his military service duties,...

Anna Austin

Anna Austin

Feb 25, 2016

Mrs. Anna Lee Virginia Dukes Austin, 74, of 103 Baker Court, Easley, passed on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at her home. Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Florine Williams Dukes, Sr. Surviving: husband, John Hamilton Austin, Sr. of the home; daughter, Robin (Donald, Sr.) Richardson of Easley; son, John (Kimberly) Hamilton Austin, Jr. of...

Azalee Bobo

Azalee Bobo

Feb 24, 2016

Mrs. Azalee Bobo, 97, of 1004 S Fant Street, passed on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at home. Born in Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Bud Robert “B.R.” and Hattie Kirksey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel Bobo. Surviving: son, Israel Bobo, Jr. of Anderson; grandchildren, Gwendolyn L. Bobo of Easley, Elizabeth (Edgar) Scott of...

Bobby Wilkie

Bobby Wilkie

Feb 23, 2016

Mr. Bobby Dean Wilkie, 72, departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born in Forest City, North Carolina, he was a son of the late J. T. and Mary Sue Wilkie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lee Wilkie; son, Joseph Holmes; sisters, Rosa Mae Jones and Shirley Ann Wilkie and brothers, James Henry Wilkie and...