Obituaries

Carlos Gambrell

Carlos Gambrell

Jan 1, 2016

Rev. Carlos Roman “Chicken Man” Gambrell, 52, of 415 North Main Street departed this life on January 1, 2016 at his home. He was a son of Mr. James L. Gambrell, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Arnett Gambrell. He is survived by: brothers, Rev. Derrick Gambrell, Rick (Janice) Gambrell and Robert Foster, all of Greenville, SC and a host of other...

Lizzie JoAnn Montgomery Thompson

Lizzie JoAnn Montgomery Thompson

Dec 31, 2015

Mrs. Lizzie Joann Montgomery Thompson, 80 years old, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1935, to the late Herbert and Emma Graham Montgomery in Florence, SC. She attended public schools in Florence County. She married the late Chester Waymon Thompson. Family always came first in her eyes. She was...

Warren Williams

Warren Williams

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Warren Williams, 20, of 410 Sulphur Springs Road, Greenville passed on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at MUSC. He is survived by his wife, Mary McCullough Williams of the home; one daughter, Leilani Akela Williams of the home; father, Warren Berry of Manhattan, NY; mother, Romona Gibbs of GA; sister, Jasmine of GA; brothers, Romeo Reed of Greenville, SC and...

Tina Hendricks

Tina Hendricks

Dec 31, 2015

Ms. Tina J. Hendricks, 84, of 121 Rigdon Circle, Pickens passed on December 31, 2015 at McCall Hospice House. She was born on June 6, 1931 and was a daughter of the late John D. Jones, Sr. and Savada Griffin Jones. She was married to the late Julius Lee Hendricks. Left to cherish her memories are four daughters, Sheila (larry)...

Cassandra Campbell

Cassandra Campbell

Dec 31, 2015

Mrs. Cassandra Veronica “Runt” Campbell, 43, of 162 McRogers Drive, Easley passed on December 31, 2015 at Baptist Easley Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Rodney L. Campbell of the home; father, Charles Austin of Easley, SC; her children, Latia Allexcia Veronica Campbell and Devonte Martiez Lydell Campbell both of the home; sister, Angela and her husband, Eric...

Samuel Salmeron

Samuel Salmeron

Dec 30, 2015

Mr. Samuel I. Salmeron, 22, of 607 Emely Lane, Piedmont, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Danny Hendricks

Danny Hendricks

Dec 29, 2015

Mr. Danny Gay “Dan” Hendricks, 60, of 604 Sumter Street, passed on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Greenville Health System. Surviving: brothers, Pastor Charles F. (Kay) Hendricks and Floyd W. (Barbara) Hendricks both, of Pickens, Donnie R. (Denice) Hendricks of Greenville, SC, Michael A. (Karen) Hendricks of Raeford, NC and Gregory T. Hendricks of Columbus, GA; cousins raised in the...

Jose' Juan

Jose' Juan

Dec 25, 2015

Mr. Jose Framciso Juan, 20, of 9 Batson Drive, passed on Friday, December 25, 2015, at his home. He is survived by his father, Framciso Martin; mother, Guadhlupe Gasford; sisters, Angelica Esmeralda Martin and Ester Framciso Juan; brothers, Luis David Martin, Emiliano Fernando Marinez, Martin Framciso Juan and Gasper Framciso Juan and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pamala Nesbitt

Pamala Nesbitt

Dec 24, 2015

There’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place. That same spirit dwells in Pamala Denice Adams Nesbitt. Pam, as she was affectionately known, became one of God’s angels on December 24, 2015, at 3:28 a.m. as she transitioned from earth to her heavenly home. Pam was born on May 3, 1978 in Greenville, S.C. She attended public school in Pickens...

Vera Hill

Vera Hill

Dec 24, 2015

Mrs. Vera P. Dogan Hill was born on February 5, 1919, in Greenville, SC and was a daughter of the late Marion Perkins and Blanche McCullough Perkins. She attended public school in Greenville, SC and cosmetology school. She retired from Union Carbide Company. She loved to cook and was an exceptional caterer and an avid gardener. She was married to...

Franklin Mayes

Franklin Mayes

Dec 22, 2015

Mr. Franklin R."June Bug" Mayes, 64, of 51 Blake Street, Greenville passed on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital, Columbia SC. He was a son of the late Roosevelt Mayes, Sr. and Annie E. Bowers Mayes. He is survived by his children, Franklin R. (Amanda) Mayes, Corey L. (Nicole) Mayes, Frankie A. (Clarence) Sullivan, Reggie (Cassandra) Gamble...

Mary Lois Abercrombie

Mary Lois Abercrombie

Dec 21, 2015

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6-7. Mrs. Mary Lois Poole Abercrombie, 66, departed this life on Monday, December 21, 2015, at her home. She was born in Detroit, MI, a...

Ralph Craig

Ralph Craig

Dec 21, 2015

Mr. Ralph “June Bug” Craig, Jr. departed this life on December 21, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. He was born on July 30, 1957, and was the son of the late Ralph Craig, Sr. and Elizabeth Guyton Garrett. He was a graduate of Parker High School. He was known for his singing all around the Greenville area. “June Bug” was...

Ronnie Wright

Ronnie Wright

Dec 20, 2015

Mr. Ronnie Eugene Wright, 58, of Greenville, SC, passed on December 20, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late Bill Wright and Carrie Williams Wright. He was a former truck driver for Greater Greenville Sanitation. He is survived by his fiancé, Sharon Bailey of the home; daughter, Sharona Wright of Simpsonville, SC; sister, Brenda (Walter)...

Don Jones

Don Jones

Dec 20, 2015

Mr. Donnie Diego Jones was born on December 15, 1958 and departed this life on December 20, 2015. He was a son of Rev. William H Jones, Sr. and the late Bobbie Jean Jones. He was a graduated of Southside High School; he enlisted in the US Army after graduation. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Diane...

Ellen Chandler

Ellen Chandler

Dec 18, 2015

Mrs. Ellen Mae Gambrell Chandler was born on August 8, 1927, to the late Thomas Jefferson Gambrell and Lena Brown Gambrell in Greenville County, SC. After the death of her mother, Ellen Mae was raised by her aunt and uncle the late John and Hattie Hill. On May 10, 1943, she was united in holy matrimony to William Henry Chandler...

Lois Woods

Lois Woods

Dec 18, 2015

“As for the days of our life, they contain 70 years, or if due to strength, eighty years...So teach us to number our days that we may present to you a heart of wisdom.” Psalms 90:10,12 “You are like a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14. “Lord, make me to know my end...

Willie Durham

Willie Durham

Dec 15, 2015

Mr. Willie C. Durham, 87 of Greenville passed on December 15, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late Toby and Cornelia Durham. He was a retired Chef and was a veteran of the US Army. Surviving: son, William T. “Bill” Butler and his wife, Brenda of Fort Washington, MD; sister, Mary E. Neal of Anderson; two...

George Redmond

George Redmond

Dec 15, 2015

Mr. George Edward “Big Daddy” Redmond, 67, transitioned from this side on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Laurens County on January 21, 1948, he was the son of the late George and Susie Mae McCullough Redmond. Big Daddy was a 1966 graduate of Joseph E. Beck High School. He formerly worked as a diesel mechanic and a truck driver....

Alice Ruth Taylor

Alice Ruth Taylor

Dec 15, 2015

Ms. Alice Ruth “Ruthie” Taylor, 46, passed on December 15, 2015, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of the late Earl Douzart and Sarah Lewis Taylor. She was predeceased by her sister, Earlene Taylor and her brother Richard Taylor. Surviving: a special friend, Joseph Cunningham of Greenville, SC; sister, Linda D. Taylor of Greenville, SC; brothers, Gregory (Kelley)...