Obituaries

Carolyn Carlton

Carolyn Carlton

Jun 16, 2014

Mrs. Carolyn P. Carlton, 60, of 63 Blackstock Road, Inman, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Born in Queens New York, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Lacy Lewis, and Minnie Lee Smith. Surviving: is her daughter: La’Sandra White of Abu Dhabi UAE, Sisters: Velma Lewis, Connie (Calvin) Brown all of Greenville. Brother:...

Edna Burnside

Edna Burnside

Jun 16, 2014

Mrs. Edna Burnside, 81, of 16 Watson Avenue, passed away on Monday June 16, 2014 at her home. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Pinkney Hagood and Annie Bell Smith. Surviving: a daughter; Carolyn (John) Rucker: sister; Irene Lipford: seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service:...

Jeannie Goforth

Jeannie Goforth

Jun 15, 2014

Mrs. Jeannie Goforth, 56, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late George and Doris Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Goforth. She loved cooking, sewing, and spending time with her beloved daughter and family. She was also very active in church....

Charles Bowens

Charles Bowens

Jun 15, 2014

Mr. Charles “Charlie” M. Bowens, 94, of 108 N. 3rd Street, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Tony W. and Neta Bowens. He was preceded in death by two children, Charles H. Bowens and Linda Bowens Dickerson, three sisters, and one brother. He loved taking...

Charlton Croft

Charlton Croft

Jun 13, 2014

Mr. Charlton Croft, Jr., 87, of 137 Cashmere Drive, passed away on Friday June 13, 2014 at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Charlton and Addie Croft, Sr. Left to cherish his memories: a loving wife; Mayo Croft of Greenville: daughter; Ruth Phelps: and grandson; Nyamekye Phelps, both of Canton, MI . Funeral...

Ramzon Manjoth

Ramzon Manjoth

Jun 12, 2014

Ramzon Manjoth, 41, of 408 Abner Road, Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at home.

Jennie Blake

Jennie Blake

Jun 11, 2014

Ms. Jennie Lucille Blake, 89, of 109 Davis Street, Easley, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson. Born in Dacusville, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Rosa Lee Blake. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosa Lee Blake and four brothers. She enjoyed watching soap operas and talking on the...

Bobby Jenkins

Bobby Jenkins

Jun 11, 2014

Mr. Bobby Jenkins, 69, of 107 Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Francis Downtown. Funeral Services: Monday, June 16, 2014, 11:00 AM, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Lucille Gaffney

Lucille Gaffney

Jun 10, 2014

Ms. Lucille F. Gaffney, 80, of 800 West Washington Street, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at Redeemer Health & Rehab of Pickens. Born in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Pulley, and Robert Lee Foster Sr. Surviving: Son; Henry Foster of Greenville SC, Brother; Robert Lee Foster Jr., of Greenville SC. two grandchildren, six...

Frankie Gilliard

Frankie Gilliard

Jun 10, 2014

Mrs. Frankie Irby Gilliard, 63, of 21 Creststone Drive, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Kathlenn Irby. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning. Left to cherish her memories: husband; David Gillard of Greenville: daughters; Janice Garrison of Piedmont, Kateri Irby of Greenville, and Tiwanna...

Carrol Williams

Carrol Williams

Jun 7, 2014

Mr. Carrol Williams, 64, of 208 W. Belvedere Road, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Samuel and Tessola M. Williams. He loved painting, playing golf, and spending time with his grandchildren. Left to cherish his memories: a loving wife; Judy Williams of the home: daughter; Sherry...

Fred Franklin

Fred Franklin

Jun 6, 2014

Mr. Fred Nathaniel Franklin, 77, of 420 Jacqueline Lane, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Bill Raines and Josephine Franklin Anderson. Left to cherish his memories: a loving wife; Merian Franklin of the home: daughters; Tracy Taylor of Greenville, Ellen Franklin of Greenville, and Teshia...

Freddie Gary

Freddie Gary

Jun 5, 2014

Mr. Freddie Gary, 54, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Park Ridge Hospital, Fletcher, NC. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Walter and Carrie Lee Gary. He was predeceased by grandparents, Lonzo and Rebecca Carter and Will and Minnie Lee Gary. He loved the Washington Redskins. Left to cherish his memories: a daughter;...

Mary Sanders

Mary Sanders

Jun 4, 2014

Mrs. Mary Sanders, 90, of 313 Crestwood Drive, Mauldin, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Greenville Hospital Systems. She was the daughter of the late B. F. and Annie McDonald, Sr. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Dorothy Scott: sons; Melvin Sanders and Sammy Lee Sanders: stepson; Earnest Sanders: three sisters and six brothers. Left to...

Nathaniel Sample

Nathaniel Sample

Jun 3, 2014

Mr. Nathaniel Sample, Jr., 61, of 92 Nob Hill Road, Columbia SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home. Born in Danville, VA he was the son of the late Rose Lee Mack and Nathaniel Sample Sr. He leaves to cherish loving fond memories, his daughter Crystal Sample of Georgia. Sister: Sonya Sample Hopkins of Greenville SC....

Timothy Lewis

Timothy Lewis

Jun 1, 2014

Mr. Timothy Lewis, 64, of 15 Galphin Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Otis and Azalee Lewis. He retired after working for 26 years for the New Jersey Transit. Left to cherish his memories: a loving wife; Brenda M. Lewis of the home: sons;...

Sylvester Golden

Sylvester Golden

Jun 1, 2014

The Reverend Sylvester Golden Sr. departed this life on Sunday June 1st, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loving family and a host of friends. Born June 6, 1925, he was the son of the late John Wesley Golden and Mary J. Golden. He was educated in the Laurens County School System and did advanced studies at Martha Washington...

John Austin

John Austin

Jun 1, 2014

Mr. John Kennedy Austin, 53, 112 Hollow Circle, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at his home. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Earl and Alvernell Austin. Surviving: is his loving wife, Paulette Austin of the home: daughter; Alvernell Austin of Greenville: sons; John Kennedy Austin Jr., Terry Austin, Michael Austin all of Greenville:...

Larkin Williams

Larkin Williams

May 31, 2014

Mr. Larkin Williams, Sr., 78, of 500 Wenwood Road (Berkley Pointe), passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his home. Born in Pendleton, he was the son of the late Elque and Onnie Mae Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leila Mae Williams, and a brother, Elque Williams. Left to cherish his memories: daughter; Linda (Ronnie)...

Roderick Drummond

Roderick Drummond

May 31, 2014

Mr. Roderick Drummond, 22, of 2413 Wade Hampton Blvd., passed away on Saturday May 31, 2014 in Harriman,Tennessee. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Mary and Ricky Drummond. Left to cherish his memories, in addition to his parents: a sister; Reneka Drummond of Greenville: brother; Ricky Drummond, Jr.: and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation:...