Obituaries

Barbara Bruster

Barbara Bruster

May 31, 2015

Barbara Elaine Bruster (Tootsie), 59, of Greenville was granted her angel wings on May 31, 2015. She is survived by her father Charles (Frances) Bruster of Lyman, SC. Three daughters, Brittney Bruster of the home. Nakia “TA” Bruster of New York, Shakeena Hunt of Greenville, one son Quayne Bruster (Kalisha). A sister, Trudy Redus (Carl) of Pine Bluff, AR. A...

Jamar Brown

Jamar Brown

May 31, 2015

Mr. Jamar K. Brown, 41, of 208 Echols Street, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Mary Brown Preston and the late Cleotis Preston. Surviving: daughters, Krystal Brown of New Britain, CT and Yamarie Brown of Hartford, CT; sons, Jeremy Brown of Hartford, CT and Jamar Brown,...

Tonya Holmes

Tonya Holmes

May 29, 2015

Ms. Tonya Holmes, 48, of 15 Security Drive, Lot # 10, passed away on Friday May 29, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 2:00 PM at Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with private burial.

Malik Reese

Malik Reese

May 29, 2015

Mr. Malik Lavon Reese, 18, of 300 Furman Hall Road, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Hozie Lavon Reese, Jr. and Rhonda Wright Reese. Surviving, in addition to his parents: sisters, Shambreea Pryor of Travelers Rest, and Malikiya Reese, Miniya Reese, and Makenna Reese, all of...

Robbie LaBoone

Robbie LaBoone

May 29, 2015

Mrs. Robbie Jean LaBoone, 79, of 14 Prestbury Drive, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 at home. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Janie Mae Gaines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry LaBoone, and daughter, Beatrice LaBoone Reeder. Surviving: daughters, Debora (Stanley) Roundtree, Judy (R.B.) Harrison, and Gerry LaBoone, all of Greenville; stepdaughter,...

Hannah  Williams

Hannah Williams

May 29, 2015

Mrs. Hannah Williams, 83, of 210 S. Memminger Street, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Willington SC; She was the daughter of the late Polly Moss Williams and Will A, Williams. Surviving: Her Son; Rev. James (Debra) E. Speed Sr., of Greenville SC. Sister; Ruby Williams of Atlanta GA. A host of other...

Claudia Yeargin

Claudia Yeargin

May 29, 2015

Mrs. Claudia Patten Yeargin, 95, of 10 Gettysburg St, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC. Born in McCormick, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Siralla Johnson Patten. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Yeargin. Surviving: son, Leroy Stanley (Rennea) Graham, Sr. of Douglasville, GA; sister-in law, Laura Yeargin;...

Carlton Cleveland

Carlton Cleveland

May 29, 2015

Mr. Carlton Cleveland, 67, of 109 Knox Street, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville. Born in Laurens County; He was the son of the late Margaret Goodjoin Cleveland and Erskine Cleveland. He left to cherish his loving fond memories is his wife; Mary Fair Cleveland of the home. Sons; Carlton Lamont Cleveland, of Charlotte...

Shirley  Ware

Shirley Ware

May 25, 2015

Mrs. Shirley “Ree” Ware, 66, of 25 Doe Street, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her home. Born in Greenville SC; She was the daughter of Sarah Cheeks Ware and the late Rev. Robert Ware. Surviving: In addition to her Mother, Daughter; Tonya (Samuel) Adams of Gastonia NC. Special Daughter; Ursula (Lamont) Franklin of Mauldin SC. Son; Jefferey...

Melvin Bowens

Melvin Bowens

May 24, 2015

Mr. Melvin Bowens, 56, of 107 West Road, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at his home. Funeral Arrangements will be listed at a later date.

Walter Pitts

Walter Pitts

May 24, 2015

Mr. Walter Pitts, 70, of 108 Boyd Avenue, Simpsonville, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Fountain Inn, he was the son of the late Vandy and Blanche Pitts. Surviving: wife, Carolyn Burdine of the home; daughters, Diane Mayfield of Greenville, Dorothy (Norris) Ladson of Taylors, and Lucille Boyd of Greenville; sons, Tracy Burdine...

Richard  Bolden

Richard Bolden

May 24, 2015

Mr. Richard P. Bolden, 77, of 8 Sumner Street, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Eugene Edward and Hattie Golden Bolden. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharonda Thomason, son, Richard P. Bolden, and brother, John Willie Bolden. Surviving: wife, Cynthia Henry Bolden...

Wilson Rosemond

Wilson Rosemond

May 22, 2015

Mr. Wilson E. Rosemond, 50, of 107 Ashley Drive, passed away at Greenville Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Born in Pickens County. He was the son of the late Ethel Mae Ellington and Edward Rosemond. Wilson leaves to cherish fond memories, His Sisters; Connie ( Robert) Henderson, Diane (Sylvester) Burns all of Pelzer SC. Sheila (Willis) Jackson of...

Kristie Thompkins

Kristie Thompkins

May 22, 2015

Mrs. Kristie Lenore Thompkins of 3 Caswell Lane passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at her home. She was the daughter of Jerry Thompkins and Thelma Adams Daniel. Survivors: her wife, Jennifer Thompkins of the home; daughter, Tameasha Taylor of Taylors, step daughters, Haviland Percy of Seattle, Washington, Imani Percy of the home; step-son, Darien Percy of Okinawa, Japan;...

Priscilla Hightower

Priscilla Hightower

May 22, 2015

Mrs. Priscilla Hightower, 44, of 10 Hampton Court passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville County, She was the daughter of Patricia Ann Booker and Stepfather James Booker. And Father Horace Arnold, All of Greenville SC. Surviving; In addition to her parents, her husband Gregory Hightower of the home. Daughter; Shakelle Fowler of...

Alphenie Davis

Alphenie Davis

May 21, 2015

Mrs. Alphenie Davis, 89, of 2 Griffith Road, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Born in Greenville SC; She was the was the daughter of the late Ellen Carey and Arthur Davis. Surviving: Daughters; Elizabeth (Kenny) Ware, Linda Davis Simmons both of Greenville SC. Son; Terry (Frances) Davis of Greenville SC. Sister; Farline McDonald of Brooklyn NY. Six grandchildren,...

Mildred Posley

Mildred Posley

May 21, 2015

Mrs. Mildred Ella Posley, 86, of 200 Teresa Drive, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greer, SC. She was the daughter of the late Ella Sloan and Fletcher Pinson. Mildred leaves to cherish fond memories her Daughters; Diane (Owens) Ballenger of Greenville SC. Martha (Alister) Dial of Jacksonville. Son; Aaron Posley of the...

Roosevelt Harrison

Roosevelt Harrison

May 20, 2015

Mr. Roosevelt Harrison, 86, of 7 Gettysburg Street, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Piedmont SC. He was the son of the late Minnie Williams Harrison and Rufus Harrison. He was preceded in death by a daughter Janice Harrison Bolden. Surviving: In addition to his wife; Doris Harrison of the home, Daughter; Rosella...

Deloris Brockman

Deloris Brockman

May 20, 2015

Mrs. Deloris Evelyn Brockman, 78, of 105 Welcome View Drive, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, SC; she was the daughter of the late Evelyn Jackson and James Brockman. Surviving: Daughters; Donella (Jonathan) Watts of Greenville, SC; Vanessa (Wesley) Johnson of Piedmont, SC; sons; Vau Louis (Regina) Johnson of Greenville, SC; John...

Rudolph McKinney

Rudolph McKinney

May 20, 2015

Mr. Rudolph McKinney, 66, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, after a short illness at the home. A native of Greenville, SC. He was the son of the late Horace and Alice McKinney and a devoted member of Friends In Christ United Methodist Church. He worked for Benore Logistics as a truck driver. Left to cherish fond...