Obituaries

Petrena Rosemond

Petrena Rosemond

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Petrena Rosemond, 46, of 274 Hastings Circle, Easley, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at home. Born in Newberry SC, She was the daughter of Lonnie McGee and the late Maggie McGee. Surviving: In addition to her father, husband; Rodney Rosemond Sr., of the home. Daughter; Brittany Hamilton, of Fort Worth TX. Sisters; Victoria (David) Craig of Rock...

Jenniva McBee

Jenniva McBee

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Jenniva McBee, 98, of 309 Sagramore Lane, Simpsonville, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Jannie Ware. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland McBee, son, Norwood McBee, brother, Milford Ware, sister, Winnie Ware, and stepson, Odell McBee. Surviving: daughter-in-law, Gail McBee...

Earl Blakely

Earl Blakely

May 16, 2015

Mr. Earl Austin Blakely, 42, of 9 Prewick Drive, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. Born in Greenville SC., He was the son Paulette Blakely and the late Earl Austin Jr. He preceded in death by a brother Corey Blakely. Surviving; In addition to his wife, Tiffany Blakely, and Mother Paulette Blakely. Stepfather; Ray Harper Daughters;...

Charles Posley

Charles Posley

May 16, 2015

Mr. Charles Posley, 69, of 102 Blossom Drive, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Glorified Health & Rehab. Born in Greenville SC., He was the son of the late Sadie Mae Paden and Ugene Jule Posley. Surviving: His wife; Doris Posley of the home. Daughters; Darlene (Floyd) Williams of Greenville SC. Catina (Everette) of Fountain Inn SC. Sons;...

Jimmie Kirksey

Jimmie Kirksey

May 15, 2015

Mr. Jimmie Kirksey, Sr., 77, of 11 Lake Ridge Drive, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Eloise Kirksey. Surviving: wife, Rose Ann Kirksey of the home; daughters, Carma (Reggie) Gallant of Columbia, Karen Kirksey and Crystal (Adrique) Heyward, all of Greenville; sons, Jimmie (Judy) Williams...

William  Hayes Sr.

William Hayes Sr.

May 15, 2015

Mr. William E. Hayes Sr., 87, of 339 Ann Drive, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Stonington, IL He was the son Hershal Hays and Julia Cherry. A Private Service to be held.

Gilbert Blandin, Jr.

Gilbert Blandin, Jr.

May 15, 2015

Mr. Gilbert Blandin, Jr., of 210 S Memminger St, Apt 203, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Ozella Reid Blandin, Sr. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Surviving: daughters, Calandra Hammonds of Greenville, Gilda Hammonds of Charlotte, and Yolonda Blandin of Greenville;...

Janet Whitaker

Janet Whitaker

May 14, 2015

Mrs. Janet Whitaker, 51, of 3900 E North St, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. The daughter of Mrs. Lola M. Ford and the late Nathaniel Bridges. Survivors; besides her mother is her daughter, Jasmine White; two brothers, Larry (Damita) Bridges of Gaffney, SC and David Bridges of Columbia, SC; one granddaughter, Analeah White;...

Bobbie Pickens

Bobbie Pickens

May 13, 2015

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Pickens, 64, of 33 Mayflower Ave., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Owens Arter. Surviving: husband, William Larry Pickens of Greenville; daughter, Lillian Blandin of Greenville; son, William Arter of Taylors; sister, Nora Ann Kirksey of Taylors; brother, Eddie...

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

May 13, 2015

Mr. Robert A. Richardson, 73, of 313 Birnie Street, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at his home. Born in Greenville County, He was the son of the late Ester Harris and Robert Earl Williams. Surviving: Daughters; Cassandra Anderson of Greer SC, Georgia Oglesby of Spartanburg SC, Detria (Ulysses) Green of Norfolk VA, Veronique (Archie) Thomason of Greer SC,...

Odena Smith

Odena Smith

May 12, 2015

Mrs. Odena “Bunch” Smith, 94, of 15 Pine Creek Court, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Lula Jane Kirsey Gambrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton T. Smith, sons, Johnny Childs and Anthony Childs, two sisters, and seven brothers. Surviving:...

Phyllis Harris

Phyllis Harris

May 12, 2015

Mrs. Phyllis Vanessa Harris, 55, of 308 Smythe St, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late H. Andy and Alberta White Harris. Surviving: daughter, Krystalle Harris of Greenville; sons, Christopher Harris and Lemar Johnson, both of Asheville, NC; sisters, Sonja Harris of Greenville and Gwendolyn (Rodney)...

Phyllis Harris

Phyllis Harris

May 12, 2015

Mrs. Phyllis Vanessa Harris, 55, of 308 Smythe St, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late H. Andy and Alberta White Harris. Surviving: daughter, Krystalle Harris of Greenville; sons, Christopher Harris and Lemar Johnson, both of Asheville, NC; sisters, Sonja Harris of Greenville and Gwendolyn (Rodney)...

Joe Dogan

Joe Dogan

May 11, 2015

Mr. Joe H. Dogan, 66, of 127 Lockman Drive, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late John and Annie Olivia Hamilton Dogan. He was preceded in death by wife, Johnnie Dogan, six sisters, and five brothers. Surviving: a devoted sister, Mary Jenkins of the home;...

Lemont Shaw

Lemont Shaw

May 11, 2015

Mr. Lemont Tyrone Shaw, 35, of 200 Clark Street, Apt 603, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Born on October 14, 1979 in Greenville County, he was the son of Vera and William Shaw. Surviving: In addition to his parents, Fiancé’ Renee Belcher of the home. Sister; Kimberly Shaw of Greenville. Nieces; Kayla Brewster, Zhykera...

Dontavious Gambrell

Dontavious Gambrell

May 10, 2015

Mr. Dontavious DeQuan Gambrell, 17, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, he was the son of John Gambrell, Brandi Butler, and Tammy Nash. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Charmaine Butler, Catherine Nash, and brother Braylin Butler. Surviving, in addition to his parents: grandparents, Mary Butler and Betty Gambrell ; sister,...

John Walker

John Walker

May 10, 2015

John “Tick” Walker of 102 Wilma Drive passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late John Willie and Lillian Waters Walker. Survivors: his wife, Norma Walker; one son, Jarrod Walker of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Kelly and Rodney Walker of Greenville. Funeral Services: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Watkins, Garrett...

Christine Lindsey

Christine Lindsey

May 8, 2015

Christine Pruitt Lindsey, 79, of 1 7th Street Judson was born December 16, 1935 in the small town of Donalds in Abbeville County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. She was the last surviving child out of thirteen children, born from the union of the late Waymon and Lizzie Saxon Pruitt. She...

Kai Collins

Kai Collins

May 7, 2015

Baby Kai Raylin Collins, of 3860 Wolf Creek Circle, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Emory University Hospital. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Cameron Banks and Christy Collins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Collins. Surviving: grandparents, Sara Collins, Cassandra Carthon, and Richard Banks, all of Atlanta, GA; sister, Kennedy Abney of...

Marie Massey

Marie Massey

May 7, 2015

Mrs. Marie Massey, 91, of 8 North Texas Avenue passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Born in Laurens County, She was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Boston Garrett . Survivors: Daughters, Catherine Massey, Sarah Carter, Patsy Ann Massey, Dorothy Chile and Lillie Ree Fuller all of Greenville; sons, Cordell, Oscar Lee, Bennie , Jimmy and Henry...