Obituaries

Allen Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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....