Obituaries
Eleanor Morton
May 21, 2014
Mrs. Eleanor Holmes Hughley Morton, 40, of 500 Wenwood Road, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional. Born in Washington DC., she was the daughter of Mary Robinson, and the late Randolph Holmes. Surviving: In addition to her Mother are her daughters: Martena Parks, Brittany McCullough, Courtney McCullough, Timiyia Harris all of Greenville. Sons: MartenezMcCullough, of Greenville....
Albert Owens
May 20, 2014
Mr. Albert Christopher Owens, 89, of 349 Liberia Road, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Christopher and Lula Mae Owens. He was predeceased by his sister; Alma Owens Bennett: and brother; Furman Owens Cannon. Left to cherish his memories: daughters; Darlene Owens of Winston-Salem,...
Jefferson McGowens
May 20, 2014
Rev. Jefferson Davis “J. D. “ McGowens, 83, of 365 Rock Quarry Road, Travelers Rest, transitioned from time to eternity on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Born in Mulberry, Florida, he was the son of the late Samuel David and Elna Mae McGowens. He was a Purple Heart Korean War Veteran. He also faithfully served as Pastor of Mountain Grove Missionary...
Thelma Milam
May 19, 2014
Ms. Thelma Milam, 52, of 327 Jacqueline Drive, Greenville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at McCall Hospice. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Ludie, Sr. and Falisha Milam. Surviving, in addition to her mother: daughter; Carly Milam-Gambrell of the home: sister; Deborah (Aaron) Johnson of Greenville: brothers; Ludie Milam, Jr. of Mauldin and Eddie...
Bobby Bruster
May 19, 2014
Mr. Bobby Joe Bruster, 59, of 1 Lakeside Road, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014, at McCall Hospice. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late George Bruster and Maggie Foster. Left to cherish his loving fond memories, is his wife Linda Bruster of the home. Daughter: Holly Miller. Sons: Archie Gregg Miller, Timothy Miller both...
Vadra Downs
May 19, 2014
Mr. Vadra Codell Downs, 49, of 1050 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA and formerly of Greenville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Codell Griffin of Greenville and Doris Downs Farmer of Simpsonville. Left to cherish his memories, in addition to his parents: brothers; Nelson Eugene (Cassandra) Farmer of...
David Smith
May 19, 2014
Mr. David Smith, 76, of 306 Pinefield Drive, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Francis. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Jim and Margarette Smith. He was predeceased by his wife, Harriett D. Smith. Left to cherish his memories: sons; Brian Smith of Florence and Cedric Smith of Greenville: sisters; Patricia Atkins of...
Willie Davis
May 19, 2014
Mrs. Willie Bell Davis, 84, of 11 Waters Avenue, and formerly of 7 Mission Street, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at her home. Born in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Minnie Lee Stevenson. She was predeceased by a brother; John Wesley Stevenson: daughter; Willie Mae Bonaparte: and a grandson; Dr. Stanley Lee...
Linda Wharton
May 19, 2014
Ms. Linda Wharton, 54, of 202 Pinevalley Road, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Christine Martin. She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Earl Martin. Left to cherish her memories: an adopted mother; Pauline (Sammie) Miller of Greenville: daughters; Revada Moon and Nakiah...
Sharon Kinard
May 18, 2014
Ms. Sharon Denise Kinard, 47, of 299 Miller Road, Mauldin, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Perry and the late Elizabeth Blue Kinard. Left to cherish her memories: in addition to her father: daughter; Zakira Elizabeth Kinard of the home: sisters; Donna L. Kinard Moore...
Jerry Walker
May 18, 2014
Mr. Jerry Walker, 64, of 909 North A Street, Easley, passed away on Sunday May, 18, 2014 at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia SC. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ellen Walker. Left to cherish his memories: a daughter, Charmaine “Miesha” Walker of the home: son; Armar “Shon” (Mahogany) Walker of Columbia, SC:...
Princella Hemby
May 18, 2014
Mrs. Princella E. Pinson Hemby, 67, of 6408 Anderson Drive, Temple Hills, MD, and formerly of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Southern Maryland Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Moses and Rutdien Pinson. She was preceded in death by her sister; Teresa Pinson. She graduated from Sterling High in 1964 and...
Mary Turman
May 15, 2014
Mrs. Mary M. Turmon , 87, of 202 West Best Street, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Majesty Health & Rehab. Born in Wilks County GA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Wilson Andrews and Georgia Hampton. Surviving: Daughters: Jean (Ross) Bowens, Shirley (Arthur) Wright, Jeanette Slade all of Easley, Dale (John) Arnold of Pickens. Sons:...
Allen Johnson
May 15, 2014
Mr. Allen “Squeeze” Johnson, Jr., 64, of 111 Glendale Street, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Palmetto Health Baptist. Born in Greenville, he was the son of late Allen and Mary Johnson. Left to cherish his memories: a devoted former wife; Eunice Johnson of Greenville: daughter; Candis Scott of Greenville: sons; Pastor K. S. (Corrine) Johnson of Westminster and...
Robert King
May 14, 2014
Mr. Robert Louis King, 43, of 6 Jerome Drive, passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Gloria (James) Robinson and Anthony (Beverly) Crouch, all of Greenville. He was predeceased by brother, James “Kevin” Robinson. Surviving: in addition to his parents: a loving wife; Tawanda King of the home;...
Sammie Davis
May 14, 2014
Mr. Sammie Davis, 68, of 102 Old Paris Mountain Road, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at McCall Hospice. Born in Abbeville County, he was the son of the late George F. Davis and Ruth Lomax. Surviving: daughters: Margaret McKinney, Sandra Davis, Delores Davis, and La Shell Davis all of Greenville. brother: George Davis of Piedmont. four grandchildren, three...
Bridgette Richardson
May 14, 2014
Mrs. Bridgette Richardson, 51, of 2 Blossom Drive, passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2014, at McCall Hospice. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Leroy and Susie Ann Blassingame. Surviving: Is her husband, Ricky Richardson of the home. Daughters: Whitney Shell of Columbia SC, Danielle Whitherspoon of Charlotte NC. Son: Stephen Richardson of Greenville, Sister: Darleen Blassingame...
Ezell Hunter
May 13, 2014
Mr. Ezell Hunter, 69, of 111 Boyd Avenue, Simpsonville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at McCall Hospice. Born in Spartanburg County he was the son of the late Willie Hunter and Ethel Gilliam Hunter. Surviving: daughters: Angie (Eldorado) Valentine, and Jackie (Aaron) Glymph both of Greenville. sisters: Elizabeth Wilson of Mauldin, Beaudell Gilliam of Greer, Ethel Hudley of...
Annie Pepper
May 12, 2014
Mrs. Annie Mae Pepper, 99, of 12 Knox St, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Glorified Home and Rehab. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Henretta Williams. Left to cherish her memories: a sister; Helen McCullough of Greenville: and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral Service: Friday,...
Only Byrd
May 12, 2014
Mr. Only "B.O." Byrd, 85, of 109 Flanagan Road, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at McCall Hospice. Born in Piedmont, he was the son of the late Only and Hazeline Byrd. Left to cherish his memories: a devoted friend; Luciell Jones of Greenville: daughter; Brenda Freeman of Portsmouth, VA: son; Dennis Byrd of Brooklyn, NY: sister; Princella Smith...