Obituaries
Rev. Wong Jackson, Sr.
Feb 22, 2020
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 3:7 Reverend Wong E. “Pee Wee” Jackson Sr., 62, born December 25, 1957, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Saint Francis Hospital, Downtown, Greenville, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mrs. Jessie Mae Dillard-Jackson. He was educated in the...
James Byrd
Feb 21, 2020
Mr. James E. Byrd, 49, of Williamston, passed on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cummings, GA. He was a son of the late Charles Daniel Byrd, Sr., and Sallie Mae McMorris Byrd. Surviving: his wife, Dionne Chatman Byrd of the home; two sons, James Alexander Byrd, III of Atlanta, GA; and DeAndre Isaac Byrd of Williamston,...
Vance Moore
Feb 20, 2020
Mr. Vance L. Moore, 56, of Suffolk, New York, passed on February 20, 2020, in Southside Hospital.
Betty Jane Atchison Ellis
Feb 20, 2020
Mrs. Betty Jane Atchison Ellis, 81, of Fountain Inn, passed on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Warren Maloy and Willie Ree Foster Atchison. Surviving: one daughter, Jacqueline Ellis of the home; four sons, Anthony Eugene (Cheri) Ellis of Greenville, SC, Kenneth Winslow Ellis of Austin, TX, William McCroft Ellis and Spencer...
Ruth Jackson
Feb 19, 2020
Mrs. Ruth Kirksey Jackson, 99, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday February 19, 2020, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Essie Kirksey. Surviving: one son, Welford Anderson of Greenville; niece and caregiver, Gola Thompson of the home; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Debra Ann White
Feb 19, 2020
Ms. Debra Ann “Peanut” White, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was born in Greenville County and was a daughter of the late Willie Frank and Ella Mae Thompson White. She attended school in the Greenville County School System and was employed for many years at Furman...
Von Schubert Wright
Feb 19, 2020
Mr. Von Schubert Wright, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Prisma Health–Upstate. He was a son of the late Lamonte’ and Mildred Clement Wright Brown. He was a high school graduate and graduated from Greenville Technical College with an Associates Degree in Accounting and Business Management. He was employed at Toyota of Greenville for...
Lakeshia Thompson
Feb 18, 2020
Ms. LaKeshia (Keshia) Michelle Thompson was born March 8, 1978, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Iris Lavonne Meekins Jackson and the late Wilbur Thompson, Jr. She transitioned to our Heavenly Father on February 18, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. Affectionally called “Kee-bone” by her late father, Keisha graduated from Wade Hampton High School in 1996, and studied...
James David Thomason
Feb 18, 2020
Mr. James David Thomason, Sr., 70, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Atrium Health Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the eldest son of the late Fredrick David and Edith Durham Thomason. David graduated from Bryson High School in 1968 and Greenville Technical College in 1970. He worked at General Electric...
Rev. Dr. Ronald Barton
Feb 18, 2020
Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Barton was a native of Greenville, South Carolina. He was the seventh child born to the late Mr. Willis F. Jr., and Mrs. Mary Louise Barton. He was educated in the Greenville County School District, after graduating from Berea High School, he furthered his education by enrolling into Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina, where he...
Homer Austin Jr.
Feb 18, 2020
Mr. Homer Austin, Jr., 92, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his residence. He was the son of the late Homer, Sr., and Josie Neal Austin. He was retired from Piedmont Natural Gas. He attended Easley Union Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Orabeath...
Deacon Willie Ladson
Feb 16, 2020
Deacon Willie “Jack” Ladson, Jr., left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on February 16, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 5, 1935, to the late Willie, Sr., and Corrie Walker Ladson. He was the last surviving of five siblings. He joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at an early...
Ola Mae Elrod
Feb 15, 2020
Mrs. Ola Mae “Blow” Reid Elrod, 88, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Heartland West Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Boy Elrod; three brothers, Johnny Reid, Sam Reid and Joseph Reid; and one sister, Ozella Blandin. She attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for many years. Surviving: two...
Charles Deshaundre Austin
Feb 15, 2020
Mr. Charles Deshaundre “Dre” Austin, 29, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence. He was a son of Gerald Lavoy Pickens and the late Lisa Renee Austin Williams. He was employed at BMW and attended New Zion FBH Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Minister Callie Pickens; and his...
Tamell Rashad Nash
Feb 13, 2020
Mr. Tamell Rashad “Mell-Man” Nash passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC. He was a son of Sergio White, Sr., and Tammy Nash. Surviving, along with his parents; two daughters, Taraji Rogers and Takylah Nash, both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Deveon Martin and Jakieus Mosley, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Cherelle...
Doris Sizemore Burton
Feb 12, 2020
Mrs. Doris Sizemore Burton, 79, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Greenville County, She was a daughter of the late John D. and Leola Rice Sizemore. Surviving; a daughter, Sonya (Pastor Darrell) Gray, of St. Louis MO; son, Charles K. Burton, of Pelzer; Sisters, Delores Drummond, of Chapel Hill NC, Linda...
St. Rosa Barbara Williams
Feb 12, 2020
On February 13, 2020, at 10:25pm, St. Rosa Barbara Williams stepped into eternity as she was cradled in the arms of Jesus. St. Rosa Barbara Williams was born on September 15, 1921, in Greenville, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Willie T. and Mamie L. Hudson. She attended public school in Greenville, and was employed at Woodside...
Ricky McGowens
Feb 12, 2020
Mr. Ricky Darrell “Cootie Gowens” McGowens, 58,of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. He was a son of the late Harold Edward and Irene Ruth Valentine McGowens. He was a graduate of Easley High School and worked at General Electric for over 30 years. He attended Shoals Creek Baptist Church. He...
Lemore Young
Feb 8, 2020
Mr. Lemore Floyd “Lee Moo” Young, 59, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was a son of Ruth Gambrell Young and the late Columbus Young. Surviving along with his mother; his wife Janice Fisher Young of the home; two daughters, Ledra Allmond and Sharonica Powers, both of Greenville, SC; one son, DeJarivus A. (Knydia) Fisher of Charlotte,...
Dana McGhee Fountain
Feb 8, 2020
Mrs. Dana Rileen McGhee Fountain, 55, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Anmed Health, Anderson SC. She was a daughter of the late Riley Jr. and Joan Loretta Anderson McGhee. Surviving: her husband, Earl Fountain of the home; two daughters, Jamalori McGhee of Anderson, SC and Enjoli Fountain of Greenville, SC; four sons, Jerome McGhee, Alexander McGhee,...
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