Obituaries
James Arnold
May 15, 2020
VIEWING ONLY - 1PM - 7PM Mr. James Edward Arnold, 80, of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Ludie and Jannett Hawkins Arnold. Surviving; his wife, Donna Barrett Arnold of the home; two daughters, Amirha (Joseph) Evans of PA, and Savanna Barrett of Pelzer, SC; two sons, Austin D....
Herman Butler
May 14, 2020
Graveside Service Mr. Herman Butler, Jr., 91, departed this life on May 14, 2020. He was the son of the late Herman Butler, Sr. and Mattie Corrine Burnette Butler of Commerce, Georgia. He attended Sterling High School. Before retiring, he worked at Woodside Mill, C&S Bank, and Southeastern Freight Lines Inc. Mr. Butler was a member of John Wesley United...
Rose Griffin
May 13, 2020
Rose Ella Griffin, 86, departed this life early Wednesday morning, May 13, 2020. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on July 4, 1933, and was the first child of the late William and Laverne Walker. Rose graduated from Sterling High School in 1952. She was brought into the Seventh-Day Adventist Church by her beloved husband. EVERY time the church...
Minister Eddie Talley
May 12, 2020
GRAVESIDE SERVICE Minister Eddie “Poochie” Talley, Jr., 56, of 106 Sequioa Court, Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of Margie Talley Holcombe and the late Eddie Talley, Sr. He was a member of New Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and a graduate of Martin Webb Learning Center....
John Thompson
May 11, 2020
Mr. John Alvin “Squirt” Thompson, Jr., 77, of 4 Pinefield Drive, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Prisma Healthcare. He was a son of the late John A. Thompson, Sr., and Elsie L. McIntyre Thompson. He was a retiree of Winn Dixie Warehouse. Early in life he joined the Macedonia Holiness Church, later he became affiliated...
Anita Faye Gaines
May 11, 2020
GRAVESIDE SERVICE Mrs. Anita “Faye” Gaines, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, May 11, 2020, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Ben and Lula Mae Breazeale Hill. She attended Easley High School and was a retiree from Greenville County School District. She was a member of the Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was...
Sondra Davis
May 10, 2020
GRAVESIDE SERVICE! Ms. Sondra Tonnette “Hot” Davis, 48, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Irby and Sandra Looper Fuller. She was a member of Star Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with Greenville County Disability as a Healthcare Provider. She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Robinson
May 10, 2020
PRIVATE SERVICE Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 68, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2020, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Odell Choice, Sr., and Rebecca Earl Choice. Surviving: her husband, Michael A. Robinson, Sr., of the home; one son, Michael (LaToya) Robinson, Jr., of Greenville; six sisters, Betty Lou Wallace of Simpsonville, Rebecca E....
James E. Williams
May 9, 2020
VIEWING ONLY! Mr. James Ervin “98” Williams, Sr., 73, passed away on Saturday, May 9,2020, at McCall Hospice House. He was the son of the late Billy Walker and Bessie Gaines. Surviving: his wife, Annie Stone of Kileen, TX; one daughter, Sharon (Craig) Addison of Charlotte, NC; one son, James E. Williams, Jr., of Pickens, SC; one stepdaughter, Angela Williams...
Melvenia Gibbs
May 9, 2020
PRIVATE SERVICE Mrs. Melvenia Benbow Gibbs, 79, of Greer, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Manning Place. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Benbow and Caroline James. Melvenia received her formal education in the New Hanover County School System. She was a graduate of Williston Senior High School. She was formerly employed at New Hanover...
Rena Giles
May 9, 2020
Ms. Rena Mae Giles, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at her home. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Earline Lightsey. She was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother; a son, Billy Giles, Jr.; a daughter, Stephanie Giles; an aunt, Norvis Ware; and...
Sarah Farley
May 9, 2020
Greenville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Mrs. Sarah Pressley Farley was born to the late Frank and Bessie Coleman Pressley on November 18, 1929, in McCormick, South Carolina. She went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Farley; her sons, Rufus Farley, Sr., and Ronnie Farley; and an aunt, Seppie...
Rufus Irby
May 9, 2020
Mr. Rufus Leonard “Pye” Irby, 67, of Greenville, passed on May 09, 2020.He was a son of the late L.C. Irby and Warreno Burke Irby. Surviving: his daughter, “Tassie” (Deacon Greg) Cureton of Simpsonville, SC; one brother, Warren (Marlene) Irby of Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jerry Mansell
May 9, 2020
Mr. Jerry Arthur “Big Block” Mansell, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Southern Oaks Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Beuford Jack Mansell and Birdie Cleo Owens Mansell. Surviving: one son, Travis Mansell of Greenville; one grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Shakeisha Valentine
May 9, 2020
Ms. Shakeisha Tyiece “Keisha” Valentine, 42, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday May 9, 2010, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was the daughter of Carl Edward Valentine and Carolyn Rouse Valentine. She was formerly employed by T. D. Bank and was a member of Shoals Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories in...
Geanuel Diaz
May 8, 2020
VIEWING ONLY Mr. Geanuel Torres Macky Diaz, 57, passed on Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home. He was a son of Miguela Torres Diaz and the late Nicolas Diaz. Surviving: in addition to his mother are his son, Lester Brian Diaz of Piedmont; one sister, Evangeline (Henry) Lake of Piedmont; two brothers, Jimmy Diaz of Piedmont, and Joey (Yolanda)...
Charlie Anderson
May 6, 2020
VIEWING ONLY! Mr. Charlie Mack Anderson, 61, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Bennie and Mary Jones` Anderson Knox. Surviving: three daughters, Charona Anderson of Fountain Inn, SC, Charlise Anderson of Taylors, SC, and Veronica P. Nicole of Spartanburg, SC; one son, K. Demarcus Kerns of Taylors,...
Nijel Sullivan
May 5, 2020
Mr. Nijel MaTwone KeVon Williams “Big Tank” Sullivan, 19, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was a son of Willie Williams and Portia Luster Williams. Surviving, in addition to his parents: one son, Kayden Namir Zaldana of Greenville, SC; one sister, Najaila Sullivan of Fountain Inn, SC; three brothers, Najee Sullivan, Quadree Vincent, both...
Velvette Fort
May 5, 2020
GRAVESIDE SERVICE .Ms. Velvette Tate Fort was born on Sunday, June 1, 1952, to the late Harrison Tate, Sr., and Cornellia Smith Tate in Greenville, South Carolina. At the tender age of 10, Velvette gave her life to Christ, and was baptized at Springfield Baptist Church. She was a 50 year Gold Star member who served faithfully in many ministries...
T.C. Crite
May 4, 2020
GRAVESIDE SERVICE Mr. T.C. Crite, 81,3278 E. Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, passed on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Hartford Health St. Francis Health Care. He was a son of the Late Kate Crite. Surviving: his wife, Mozelle Reed Crite of the home; one daughter, Nowana Crite (Clayton) Irvin of Trumbull, CT; one grandchild; and a host of other relatives and...
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