Obituaries

Richard Boyles

Richard Boyles

May 12, 2014

Mr. Richard Boyles Jr., 37, of 109 Garfield Lane, Simpsonville, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Richard E. (Arlene) Boyles, Sr. and the late Ozie J. Boyles. Left to cherish his memories, in addition to his father and stepmother: a loving wife; Deanna L. Boyles of the home:...

George Washington

George Washington

May 11, 2014

Mr. George "Crab" Washington, 51, of 121 Patterson Street, Piedmont, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late George and Helen Washington. Left to cherish his memories: sisters; Helen (Andrew) Caldwell of Piedmont, Mary McGreer of Greenville, Sylvia Thurmond of Piedmont, Vanessa Mosley of Greenville, and Elizabeth Logan of Simpsonville....

Dorothy Bruster

Dorothy Bruster

May 10, 2014

Ms. Dorothy Jean Bruster, 54, of 548 Perry Avenue, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late George and Maggie Bruster. Left to cherish her memories: a daughter; LaTosha (Benny) Bruster: son; Jeffrey (Ana) Bruster: sister; Joyce Bruster: brothers; Heyward Bruster and Bobby (Linda) Bruster: one grandchild:...

Willie Orr

Willie Orr

May 8, 2014

Mr. Willie Orr, 76, of 102 Eastpark Way, Easley, passed away on Thursday, May 08, 2014 at Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Easley, he was the son of the late John Lee and Hattie Judge Orr. Surviving: a loving wife; Juanita Orr of the home: daughter; Angela (Marvin, Jr.) Hood of Easley: son; Windell Scott (Tanya) Orr of White Plains,...

Joshua Burnside

Joshua Burnside

May 8, 2014

Master Joshua Darius Burnside, 3 months old, of 5 Ledford Drive, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County he was the son of James and Tonya Burnside. Surviving: in addition to his parents is a brother: Kalil Burnside of the home, Maternal Grandmother Dorlee Evans , Paternal Grandmother Mildred Ann Moore, all...

Virgie Colman

Virgie Colman

May 5, 2014

Ms. Virgie Colman, 85, of 203 Hasting Circle, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014, at her home. Born in Easley SC, she was the daughter of the late Ella Lee Brookins. Surviving: a cousin Charles Pickens of the home, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends, Saturday, May 10. 2014 from 11:30 AM...

Catherine Dogan

Catherine Dogan

May 4, 2014

Mrs. Catherine Dogan, 76, of 163 Oakvale Drive, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Piedmont, SC, she was the daughter of the late James and Nannie Chiles, Sr. Left to cherish her memories: a loving husband; Rev. Charles Dogan of the home: sons; Charles A. Dogan and Rev. Tony N. Dogan both of...

Walter Williams

Walter Williams

May 4, 2014

Mr. Walter L. Williams Jr., 80, of 11 Robinson Court, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Walter L. Williams Sr., and Clara Thomas. Surviving: his wife Mary L. Williams of the home, daughters: Linda Williams of Brooklyn NY, Sybil Williams of Simpsonville,...

Jack Montgomery

Jack Montgomery

May 4, 2014

Mr. Jack Montgomery, 73, of 120 Keith Drive, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Mary Montgomery. Left to cherish loving fond memories: is his loving wife Betty Montgomery of the home, daughters: Daphne Gamble, Terressa Montgomery, Mary Ann Jones, Deborah Montgomery, Patsy Gordon, Jacqueline Gordon,...

Master Shumate

Master Shumate

May 3, 2014

Master Zy’Quan Shumate, of 164 Pine Creek Court, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Xavier Shumate and Tericka Harris, both of Greenville. Surviving, in addition to his parents: grandmother; Twyla Harris of the home: grandparents; Nathaniel (Shirley) Shumate: a sister; Jaziyah Shumate: brothers; Zayshawn Shumate and Zayden Shumate, all of...

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

May 2, 2014

Mrs. Edith C. Smith of Skyland Place passed away on May 2, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Haven and Myrtle Wright Gardner. Survivors: daughter, Sandra K.(Harry), Combs of Conway, SC; sons, Gary(Johnella) Smith of Greer, SC and John S.(Gloria) Smith of Simpsonville, SC. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Watkins, Garrett...

McKenzie Foster-Davis

McKenzie Foster-Davis

May 2, 2014

Baby McKenzie Denise Foster-Davis passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Demarius Davis and Jasmine Foster, both of Greenville. She was preceded in death by an uncle, Kenyo Davis, Jr and a great-grandmother, Iola Foster. Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her parents: grandmothers; Marcella Foster of Greenville and...

Master Fuller

Master Fuller

May 2, 2014

Master Raheem Ja’Shaun Fuller, of 15 Best Drive, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Self Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Jarrett Fuller and Diamond Dean, both of Greenville. Surviving, in addition to his parents: grandmothers: Doris Fuller of Greenville and Cloraette Thomas of Brooklyn, NY: and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives....

Billy Austin

Billy Austin

May 1, 2014

Mr. Billy Joe Austin, 60, of 1823 Jameson Road, Easley, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Easley, SC he was the son of the late George Willis Austin Sr., Annie Mae Brookins Austin. Surviving: his wife Mary Ellen Austin of the home, daughters: Kayla A. Austin of Easley, Jessica M. Austin of Greenville....

Roderick Young

Roderick Young

May 1, 2014

Mr. Roderick Young, 54, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Young. He was a graduate of Wingate High School in Brooklyn, NY. His passion was driving trucks for various companies, which he did for many years. Left to cherish his memories: a stepfather;...

Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Apr 30, 2014

Mr. Randy Smith, 54, of 220 Walnut Hill Drive, Easley, passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2014 at his home. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of Mr. Alonzo Sloan and the late Mrs. Kaezadis Sloan. Surviving, in addition to his father: daughters; Deneitra Warren of Easley and Samantha Dodson of Greenville: sons; Charron Warren, Randy Travis Robinson,...

Frank Furgerson

Frank Furgerson

Apr 30, 2014

Mr. Frank R. Furgerson, 54, of 24 Traxler Street, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Charleston SC, he was the son of the late Mildred Furgerson. Surviving: is his loving wife Joyce Furgerson of the home: daughters; Cierra Furgerson and Lamaya Furgerson, both of the home: and sister; Carolyn Boatwright of Charleston SC....

Claude Massey

Claude Massey

Apr 30, 2014

Mr. Claude Massey, Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral Services: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 4:00 PM at Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with private burial.

Lucy Ferguson

Lucy Ferguson

Apr 28, 2014

Mrs. Lucy M. Ferguson, 64, of 25 Fleetwood Drive, and formerly of 121 Garfield Lane, Simpsonville, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Clinkscales. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Clinkscales and Aqueel El-Amin. She loved joking and keeping smiles on people’s...

Melvin Means

Melvin Means

Apr 24, 2014

Mr. Melvin Means, 52, of 513 Glenlea Lane, and formerly of 111 Rebecca Street, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Willie and Frances Means. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. (Emma) Fleming, a sister, Sharon Smith and brother, Ramonte Means. He loved to walk,...