Obituaries

Paulette Clark

Paulette Clark

May 27, 2019

Ms. Paulette Clark, 63, of Marietta, passed on Monday, May 27, 2019, at River Falls Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Juanita Peters Clark.

James Belcher

James Belcher

May 25, 2019

Mr. James Floyd Belcher, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on May 25, 2019. He was a son of the late Floyd and Rosetta Williams Belcher. Surviving are two sisters, Delores Simpson and Linda Belcher, both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, William Charles (Deborah) Belcher and Bobby Earl Williams, both of Greenville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and...

Kendrick Wharton

Kendrick Wharton

May 23, 2019

Mr. Kendric Shaddai Wharton, 18, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home. Surviving are his parents, Niyonu McDowell-Wharton and Roderick Wharton of the home; one sister, Abeni Wharton of Greenville; two brothers, Jaevonne McDowell and Lawrence McDowell, both of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

William Brown

William Brown

May 23, 2019

Mr. William Carrol Brown, 46, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was a son of the late George, Jr. and Aldren L. Styles. Surviving are two brothers, George Brown and Stanley Brown, both of Belton, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mother Julia Brookins

Mother Julia Brookins

May 23, 2019

Mother Julia C. Byrd Brookins, 89, of Easley, passed on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson, Jennive Byrd Smith and Jake Smith Surviving: three daughters, Clara R. Benson, Elaine Brookins and Min. Joan Brookins (Rev. Stephen) Breazeale, all of Easley; six grandchildren; Charmaine Miesha Walker of Easley, Elder Yolanda...

Barbara Robinson Hokes

Barbara Robinson Hokes

May 23, 2019

Ms. Barbara Renee “Bob” Robinson Hokes, 59, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Prisma Health System. She was a daughter of Willie Pearl Blake Robinson and the late Herman Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Hokes; a grandson, Armantia Wright; one sister, Tammy Robinson; and one brother, Harry Blake....

Regina Cephas

Regina Cephas

May 22, 2019

Mrs. Regina Dionne “Gene” Cephas, 59, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was a daughter of Ella Scott Sullivan and the late Fred Sullivan. She was a graduate of Carolina High School and formerly worked at International Automotive Components Group(IAC). Regina was a very active church member and leader....

Victoria  Mattison

Victoria Mattison

May 22, 2019

Ms. Victoria Nicole Mattison, 20, of Mauldin, passed on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. Surviving are her parents, Victor and Teresa Johnson Mattison of the home; a brother, Victor “VJ” Mattison, Jr. of the home; paternal grandparents, Rev. Spurgeon and Geraldine Mattison of Williamston; two maternal grandmothers, Olinthia Johnson and Eddie Wilson, both of Greenville; and a...

Gary Fowler

Gary Fowler

May 22, 2019

Mr. Gary Leslie “Giz” Fowler, 55, of Piedmont, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Charles Edward and Annie Mae Arnold Fowler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Annie Mae Fowler; a brother, Tyrone Fowler; and his aunts, Virginia Williams and Rosella Gary....

Jesse McGowan

Jesse McGowan

May 21, 2019

Mr. Jesse Edward “Sweet Jesse” McGowan, 73, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home. He was a son of Rufus and Ossie Whitner McGowan. Surviving are four daughters, Janet (Trevor) Davidson, Teresa (Mark) Acker and Donna McGowan, all of Greenville, SC and Glennis Burnette of Honea Path, SC; two sons, James E. (Kim) McGowan and Richard...

Charles Sherman

Charles Sherman

May 21, 2019

Mr. Charles Anthony “TinMan” Sherman, Sr., 50, of Greenville, departed this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Englewood, New Jersey, a son of Clemon Motley and the late Frances Sherman Brown. Charles was a 1986 graduate of Woodmont High School, where he was an outstanding student and athlete. Shortly after completing high...

Charles McElrath

Charles McElrath

May 19, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward McElrath, 65, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital - Eastside. He was a son of the late Alexander and Gladys Wood McElrath. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Boston McElrath of the home; two sons, Charles Drummond and Kevin B. McElrath, both of Greenville; a step daughter, Leslie M. Boston of Greenville;...

Eleanor Dawson

Eleanor Dawson

May 19, 2019

Mrs. Eleanor Wood Dawson, 90, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Waiver Wood and Bertha Scott Wood. Surviving: two grandchildren; Alesha Dawson and William M. Dawson, both of Greenville; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Linda M. Dawson of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nadeja Pressley

Nadeja Pressley

May 19, 2019

Ms. Nadeja Jermainequa Pressley, 23, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. Surviving are her mother, Natalie Suber of Greenville; her father, Jermaine Pressley of Greenville; one sister, Na’G Belle Smith of Greenville; maternal grandmother, Jannie B. Suber; paternal grandmother, JoAnn Hampton of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Johnnie Wofford

Johnnie Wofford

May 18, 2019

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wofford, 96, passed on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at NHC Healthcare in Mauldin, SC. She was a daughter of the late Rosie Evans and J.C. Webb. Surviving are her sister, Eva Smith of Easley; nieces/caregivers, Easter Bruster of Simpsonville and Carol (Billy) Pepper of Greenville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Willard Brown

Willard Brown

May 18, 2019

Mr. Willard “Unk” Brown Jr., 76, passed on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at his residence. He was a son of the late Willard Brown, Sr., and Alberta Peterson Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Verna Wigfall Brown of the home; seven daughters, Cydney (Narvel) Hanson, Tanisha Brown, Courtney Brown, Sherri Feldman, Kimberly Brown and Jennifer Brown, all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL,...

Mary Perry

Mary Perry

May 17, 2019

A few days ago, I had to close my eyes and go to sleep. It was the only way I could answer the “Call of Our Father”. I felt His presence in my room. I heard His mighty voice saying, “Come to Me, Child”, lay down your sword and shield and take your rest. I had not time to leave...

Willie Valentine

Willie Valentine

May 15, 2019

Mr. Willie Lee Valentine, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Barnwell Valentine, Sr., and Louise Anderson Valentine. He was a high school graduate and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gregory Mitchell Valentine; and...

James Lynch

James Lynch

May 15, 2019

Mr. James Lynch, Jr., of Greenville South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was a son of the late James and Lucille Sullivan Lynch, Sr. He was a graduate of Washington High School and worked for Estes Express Lines for twenty-two years. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by a...

Joel Belcher

Joel Belcher

May 14, 2019

Mr. Joel “Papa Joe” Belcher, 77, of 276 Moore Street, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Paul Belcher and Lujane Wilson Belcher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Potlow Belcher; a sister, Barnett Belcher; three brothers, William Belcher, Ellis Belcher and Calhoun Belcher....

Share by: