Obituaries
Julius Sanders
Jun 7, 2022
Simpsonville, SC Mr. Julius Ceasar Sanders, Jr., 60, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Julius Ceasar, Sr., and Daisy Ruth Westfield Sanders. Surviving: one daughter, Reiney Sanders (DeVante Wright), of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Faith (Kenneth) Williams, of Travelers Rest, SC, and Ernestine...
Maria Dowell
Jun 6, 2022
Taylors, SC Mrs. Maria Keys Dowell, 72, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy James Keys. Surviving is her husband of 47 years, Pastor Fermnell Dowell, Jr.; one son, Fermnell (Ariana) Dowell, III, of Mesa, AZ; one daughter, Beata Dowell, of Taylors, SC; one...
Parasade Gowens
Jun 5, 2022
Greenville, SC Mrs. Parasade Victoria O’Neal Gowens, 97, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Prisma Healthcare Greer Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie McKenzie O’Neal. She was the last surviving “Golden Girl” member of her immediate family. Mrs. Gowens was the widow of the late Carey Walter Gowens,...
Brucie Adams
Jun 4, 2022
Mrs. Brucie Viola Williams Adams, 82, of Marietta, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bessie McGowens Williams. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dorland E. Adams, Jr., two sons, Bruce (Marie) Adams of Marietta,...
Eileen Butler
Jun 4, 2022
Greenville, SC Mrs. Eileen Parks Butler, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James and Rachel Robinson Parks. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories, two daughters, Eileen Dolores (Rev. Jerry) Brown, of Greenwood, SC, and...
Darlene Lewis
Jun 3, 2022
Greenville, SC Mrs. Darlene Ann Clinkscales Lewis, 50, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of Juanita Clinkscales and the late Marvin Poole. Surviving: her husband of 15 years, Davyleo Montain Lewis; one daughter, Jerrica Singleton, of Anderson, SC; one son, Tyquan Cooper, of Greenville, SC; one...
Tiniki Johnson
Jun 1, 2022
Greenville, SC Ms. Tiniki Michell Johnson, 46, of Greenville passed on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Michael Glenn and Ellen Marie Smith Johnson. Surviving: two sons, Jacquez Johnson, and Malachi Johnson, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Emma Mae (Dorris) Holland, Shirley (Bobby) Jones, Doris Beckner, and Sonja E. Johnson, all of Greenville, SC;...
David Williams
May 30, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. David Napolean Williams “Bulo”, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was a son of the late Melvin and Doris Margurite Burts Williams. Surviving: one sister, Sharon Williams of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Melvin O. Williams, and Edmond Williams, both of Greenville, SC; two nieces, Dametria Williams and Dianthius...
Anthony Fulton
May 29, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. Anthony Rashaun Fulton, 34, of Greenville passed on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of Dorothy Mae Braswell Fulton Johnson and Heyward Anthony Fulton, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Keianna (Jeremiah) Hollis of Taylors, SC; one brother, Kenneth (Alysha) Drain of Laurens, SC; one niece,...
Willie Thompson
May 29, 2022
Simpsonville, SC Rev. Willie Albert Thompson, 71, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Albert and Juanita Edwards Thompson. Surviving; his wife of 50 years, Tracy Floyd Thompson; daughter; Anita (Tyree) Jackson, of Simpsonville, SC; son; Emmanuel Tyqualee (April)...
James Moss
May 29, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. James Sylvester Moss,77, of Greenville passed on Wednesday, May 29, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of the late Mr. Rudolph and Mary Lee Martin Moss. Surviving: four daughters, Keonna Griffin, Latisha Massey and Torrie, all of Greenville, South Carolina, and Jackie Whiller of North Carolina; one son, Tate Moss of Greenville, South Carolina; one...
Willie McKelvey
May 28, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. Willie Patrick McKelvey, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina passed on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the younger son of the late Lewis Nathaniel, Sr. and Queen Amanda Ferguson McKelvey. Surviving: two sisters, Pamela McKelvey of Tampa, Florida and Marsha (Laymond) Drummond of Suwanee, Georgia; one brother, Lewis Nathaniel...
Louise Jones
May 28, 2022
Mrs. Louise Lisa Jones, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at McCall Hospice in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Hurbert Lee and Merlee Loures Williams. She was the widow of the late Melvin Billy Jones for 45 years. She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories: two daughters, Melissa...
Antonio Gray
May 27, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. Antonio "Tony" Gray, 45, of Greenville, South Carolina passed on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of Mrs. Willie Ree Parks Gray and the late Mr. Silas Gray, Jr. Surviving: his mother, Willlie Ree Gray; two sisters, Beverly (Michael) Glenn and Belinda (Arthur) Davis, both of Greenville,...
Barbara Fair
May 26, 2022
Fountain Inn, SC Ms. Barbara Georgette Williams Fair, 74, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Sammie Lee and Hazel Sullivan Williams. Surviving: two sons, Russell (Debra) Fair of Charlotte, NC, and Jermaine (Pamela) Fair of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Natasha Fair of Fountain Inn, SC;...
George Griffin
May 26, 2022
Mauldin, SC Mr. George Griffin, III, 70, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his residence. Born in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late George Jr., and Nannie Sue Pinson Griffin. He was the husband to Shetella Harvey Griffin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: George Griffin IV,...
Willard Robinson
May 26, 2022
Greenville, SC Mr. Willard Perry “Jimmy” Robinson, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late James Perry and Laura Blassingame Robinson. He was married to Lillie Adams Robinson for over 55 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Carol...
Margaret Jamison
May 25, 2022
Greenville, SC Mrs. Margaret Jamison, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John Quincy and Viola Ward Adams. She was married to the late Clyde Jamison for 54 years. Surviving: two daughters, Melissa Jamison of Greenville, SC and Evelyn Jamison of Tampa, FL; one sister, Loree...
Grady Cooley
May 24, 2022
Mauldin, SC Deacon Grady Roscoe Cooley, 83, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Heartland Healthcare West. Born in Belton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Roscoe and Innoe Sullivan Cooley. He was married to Joyce Bryson Cooley for over 25 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters,...
Kaye Collins
May 23, 2022
Easley, SC Ms. Kaye Frances Collins, 86, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late James ‘RED’ Johnson and the late Loneze Evans Rappley. Surviving: three sons, Roy Collins, Sid Collins, both of Easley, SC, and Lemon Collins of Charlotte, NC; four daughters, Joyce Collins, Loneze...