Obituaries

Mary Mangle

Mary Mangle

Apr 29, 2019

On April 29, 2019, at Poinsett Rehabilitation and Healthcare, God sent His Angels from Heaven and saw that Mary needed rest. He looked around His garden and found an empty space. She was born on November 1, 1938, to the late Perry Van and Lillie Lola Hudgens McDaniel. She joined the Shady Oak Baptist Church at an early age. Later,...

Angelo Hall

Angelo Hall

Apr 29, 2019

Mr. Angelo Diovanti “Lo” Hall, 19, of Greenville, passed on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was a son of Angel Larkesha Hall and Teofilo Benitez. Surviving: his mother, Angel L. Hall of Greenville; two sisters, Margaret Joy Davis of Newport News, VA, and Keshyna Allanie James of Greenville; one brother, Jerome Jordan Davis of Baltimore, MD; and a host of...

Krystal Williams

Krystal Williams

Apr 28, 2019

Ms. Krystal Kenyata Williams, 29, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Prisma Health-Upstate. Born on October 12, 1989, she was a daughter of Sandy Smith and the late Kathy Williams. Krystal attended Southside High School. She became a member of Chosen and Ordained Ministries in February 2013. She was loved by her many co-workers...

Alice Croft

Alice Croft

Apr 26, 2019

Ms. Alice Lucille “Cille” Croft, 94, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Simpsonville Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Willie Mae Clinkscale Allen Durant. She was a retiree of Rental Uniform Company in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin Croft Sr.;...

Annastasia Simpkins

Annastasia Simpkins

Apr 26, 2019

Ms. Annastasia Laquelle “Stasia” Simpkins, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, April 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 30, 1987, the daughter of Teresa Simpkins and Patrick Gillard. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories, in addition to her parents, a loving grandmother, who raised her, Earline Thompson of the home;...

Samuel Chiles

Samuel Chiles

Apr 25, 2019

Mr. Samuel David Chiles, Jr., 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at The Haven in the Village Chanticleer. Born on June 18, 1937, in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Samuel D. and Jannie L. Arnett Chiles. He was a retired truck driver and served in the United States Army. Surviving...

LeShawn Murry Peckham

LeShawn Murry Peckham

Apr 25, 2019

Ms. LeShawn Yvetta “Boot” Murry Peckham, 42, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was a daughter of Denise Ann Murry and the late Thomas Frank Jones, Jr. She graduated from Winthrop College with a Masters’ Degree in Accounting. She was a Controller, Accountant, Entrepreneur, Realtor and a non-profit Organization Founder. She was preceded...

Beatrice  Neely

Beatrice Neely

Apr 24, 2019

Ms. Beatrice Shandler “Bee” Neely, 44, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Jerome and Jessie Mae Lindsey Neely. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Lindsey and a grandmother, Margie Lindsey. Left to cherish many fond...

J.C. Dendy

J.C. Dendy

Apr 23, 2019

Mr. J.C. Dendy, Jr., 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home. He was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, a son of the late J.C. Dendy, Sr., and Inez Irby Dendy. He was formerly employed at Roy Metal Company and was a member of Reedy Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Hubert Talley

Hubert Talley

Apr 23, 2019

Mr. Hubert Earl Talley, 84, transitioned to his Heavenly home on April 23, 2019. He was a son of the late Henry and Maggie Butler Talley. He was a 1953 graduate of Sterling High School and was formerly employed at Pilot Freight Trucking Company. He was a member of Mt. Olive CME Church where he participated as a WSG District...

Mary Russell

Mary Russell

Apr 22, 2019

Mrs. Mary Alice Russell, 86, of Taylors, South Carolina,departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Open Arms Hospice Assisted Living Facility. She was the daughter of the late David and Rosa Lee Thomas Evans of Honea Path, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Brenda Gayle and Gwendolyn Evans; seven brothers; and one...

Willie Preston

Willie Preston

Apr 22, 2019

Mr. Willie Preston, 75, of Piedmont, passed on Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. He was the son of the late Willie H. Preston, II, and Evelyn Preston. Surviving: one son, Comer (Candis) Preston of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Joan Swillings

Joan Swillings

Apr 21, 2019

Ms. Joan Swillings, 74, of New York, passed on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson

Apr 21, 2019

Mr. Joshua Pernell "Jaxk" Jackson, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on April 21, 2019. He was a son of Sophia McKinney and Darren Jackson. Joshua Pernell "Jaxk" Jackson was loved by many and respected by all,he loved his family and friends. His favorite saying when he would leave you would be, “I love you!”, and he would wait until...

Gary D'Oyley

Gary D'Oyley

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Gary “Boo” D’Oyley, Jr., 44, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was the son of the late Gary L. and Earline F. Rosemond D’Oyley. He was a graduate of Southside High School and was employed at Long John Silver. He attended New Nazareth Church in Greenville. Surviving are three daughters, Olivia D’Oyley,...

Bernice Harris

Bernice Harris

Apr 20, 2019

Ms. Bernice Ellen Harris, 61, of Simpsonville, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 at her residence. She was a daughter of Sarah L. Garrett Harris and the late James A. Harris. Surviving: her mother, Sarah L. Garrett Harris of Simpsonville; two sisters, Kimberly E. Harris of Simpsonville, and Sarah M. Nixon of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Leon R. (Janice)...

Rebecca Purry

Rebecca Purry

Apr 20, 2019

Ms. Rebecca Marie “Becky” Purry, 28, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Tabor City, North Carolina. She was a daughter of Ricky Purry and the late Donna Faye Gamble-Purry. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are her father, Ricky Purry of Pickens, SC; three sons, Christian Robinson and Jeremiah Robinson, both...

Robert Houston

Robert Houston

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Robert Boyce “Pie” Houston, Sr., 74, of Simpsonville, passed on April 19, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Robert Henry Presha, Sr., and Elease Norman Houston. Surviving: a daughter, LaToya Houston of Williamston; three sons, Stephen (Donna) Williams of Reidsville, NC, Robert B. (Porsha) Houston, Jr., of Greenville, and Roderick P. Houston...

David  Young

David Young

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. David Tyrone “Boo” Young, Sr., 49, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Prisma Health. He was a son of Diane Williams Young and the late Edward Young, Jr. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1988, and also a graduate of Clemson University. He was employed at Sealed Air Corporation. He...

Christopher Holloway

Christopher Holloway

Apr 18, 2019

Master Christopher A. Holloway, Jr., 10, affectionately known as “CJ”, passed away at his home on April 18, 2019. He is the son of Kayla Banks and Christopher Holloway, Sr. “CJ” attended Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School of Greenville, SC. An avid lover of FORTNITE, he was a phenomenal competitor and loved interacting with his siblings, family and friends. “CJ”...

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