Obituaries

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,...

Dora Johnson

Dora Johnson

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Dora Johnson, of 11 Styles Road, passed away on April 22, 2014 at home. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Kerns. She was predeceased by her husband, Artis Johnson. Left to cherish her memories: a devoted brother; Richard (Annette) Kerns of Greenville: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives,...

Isam Sanders

Isam Sanders

Apr 20, 2014

Isam Sanders of 1409 Roper Mountain Road passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Born in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Joe and Abertha Sanders McFadden. Survivors: one daughter, Delores (William) Muhammad, one son; one sister, Thelma Sewell; brothers, Morris Dwyer, Richard Dwyer, David Dwyer and Charles Dwyer; sister-in-laws, Madeline Dwyer and Earlene Dwyer; four grandchildren...

Mary Baxter

Mary Baxter

Apr 19, 2014

Mary S. Baxter, 98, of Mauldin, passed away on Saturday April 19, 2014. She was the wife of the late Henry Baxter. Survivors: three sons Charles D. (Peggy), Lonnie M. (Emma) and Donnie C. (Nyoka); seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great, great –grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services: Wednesday, at 1:00 P.M. at Long Branch...

Mary Glenn

Mary Glenn

Apr 19, 2014

Ms. Mary J. Glenn, 64, of 17 Gantt Drive, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Beulah Webb and Eddie Glenn Sr. She was predeceased in death by ten of her siblings. Surviving: a son; Joseph (Susan) Alexander Glenn of Greenville, sisters: Joyce Sloan of Lexington, Easter Bruster of...

Lizzie Jamison

Lizzie Jamison

Apr 19, 2014

Mrs.Lizzie Mae Jamison, 94, of 420 Chelsey Dr. passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at her home. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Brewster and Bertha Terrance. Surviving: son: Andre (Carolyn) McKinney, sister: Margaret (Mickey) Rollison, brother: Frank (Doris) Brewster. three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. three great-great-grandchildren. and a host of other relatives and...

Kedrick Brockman

Kedrick Brockman

Apr 18, 2014

Mr. Kedrick Brockman, 25, of 1190 West Faris Road passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services: Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with private burial.

Veronica Henderson

Veronica Henderson

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Veronica Henderson, 53, of 217 Murrell Road, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at home. Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 5:00 PM at Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with private burial.

Sadie Callaham

Sadie Callaham

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Sadie Callaham, 95, of Brookdale Senior Living Center, and formerly of 304 W. Castle Road in Greenville, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born in Belton, she was the daughter of the late JaHazel and Ballenia Robinson. Surviving: daughters; Pauline Callaham of Greer and Andrenia Callaham of Greenville: sisters; Hattie Johnson of Belton and Addie Bell French of...