Obituaries
Myrtle Nash
Apr 18, 2019
Mrs. Myrtle Geneva Nash, born on April 28, 1949, was the seventh child of the ten children born to the late Nelson Henry and Ella Green Williams. She lived her life as a vibrant sweet spirit who sought to encourage her friends, support her family, and love her children. She attended Lincoln and Washington High Schools, and worked for many...
Rosa Lee Clement
Apr 17, 2019
Mrs. Rosa Lee Coleman Clement, affectionately known as “Granny Rose”, was born in Belton, South Carolina, on June 23, 1924, the beautiful baby daughter of Jessie Coleman. She was reared after her mother’s death by her aunt and uncle, Ruth Coleman Turner and Ed Turner. She departed this life on April 17, 2019, at the golden age of 94, surrounded...
Sylvia Golden
Apr 17, 2019
Ms. Sylvia Lorraine Golden, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of Mildred E. Meekins-Golden and the late Willie Golden. She was a member of Piedmont Manor Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Hawthorne. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories...
Teresa D. Barnes
Apr 16, 2019
Mrs. Teresa Diane “Resa” Williams Barnes, 55, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on April 16, 2019, at Hospice of the Upstate. She was a daughter of Lillie Mae Williams Holbrook and the late Lonnell Rhome, Sr. She attended Roosevelt Senior High School in Roosevelt, New York. She was employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Fleetwood Rehabilitation and Health-care Center...
Claudette Purry
Apr 16, 2019
Ms. Claudette “Etta” Purry, 54, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Prisma Health (GHS). She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ella Eady Purry. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are two sisters, Rev. Veronica (Ozell) Hatton and Tandy (Everon) Bannister, both of Easley; six brothers, Steve (Helen) Purry...
Cedric Coleman
Apr 15, 2019
Mr. Cedric Donald “Ced” Coleman, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of Sylvia Vaughn Coleman and the late Rederick Coleman. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Tulane University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He retired from...
Bernice Crawley
Apr 15, 2019
Mrs. Bernice A. Crawley, daughter of the late Purcell Crawley and Marie Bright, was born in Charles City County, Virginia, on September 3, 1929, and entered into eternal rest, April 15, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She attended the public schools of Charles City County, Virginia. At an early age she joined the Gilfield Baptist Church, where she served faithfully....
Sheryl Jackson
Apr 14, 2019
Ms. Sheryl Dianne Jackson, 60, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Jackson, Jr., and Willie Mae Richardson. Surviving: a daughter, Tashonda Jackson of Mauldin; a son, Rushodd Haygood of Greenville; four sisters, Judy (Brad) Estes of Simpsonville and Delores (Clint) Little, Marilyn Jackson, and Bobbie...
Priscilla Garnett
Apr 14, 2019
Ms. Priscilla “Cilla” Garnett, 59, of Inman, passed Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Magnolia Manor. She was a daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Dillard Garnett. Surviving: four sisters, Shirley Garnett, Maxine Garnett, Martha (Bobby)Robinson and Betty Joe Garnett, all of Greenville; two brothers, Ronald Garnett and Robert (Gloria) Garnett, both of Greenville; and a host of other relatives...
Larry Harrison
Apr 13, 2019
Mr. Larry D. Harrison, 64, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late James and Margie Pinson Harrison, Sr. He was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School and Cushing Academy. He was self-employed as a painter for Harrison and Sons. He was preceded in death by two...
Master Jakob Coleman
Apr 12, 2019
Master Jakob Elijah Coleman, 4 years old, of Taylors, South Carolina, gained his wings on Friday, April 12, 2019, in Carlsbad, CA, surrounded by family. Jakob was born December 27, 2014, in Greenville, South Carolina, to James and Natisha (Casnave) Coleman. When Jakob was born he came ready to play. “Play what”? You might ask. “Catch up”, catch up with...
Steve Mayes
Apr 12, 2019
Mr. Steve “Pete Man” Mayes, 60, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. He was the youngest son of Thomas B. Mayes, Sr., and the late Ruth Poole Mayes. He attended Southside High School and worked various jobs throughout his life. He worked for Greater Greenville where he drove a truck...
Corrine Stokes
Apr 11, 2019
Mrs. Corrine Miller Stokes, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. She was a daughter of David Lee and Gladys Pressley Miller. She was a retiree of One Hour Martinizing Cleaners. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mildred M Blassingame; and two brothers, David Miller, Jr., and Charles...
Doris James
Apr 11, 2019
Mrs. Doris Lee “Dot” James, 75, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at home. She was a daughter of the late James and Gennie L. Valentine. Surviving: two daughters, Marketa James and Latoya Richardson, both of Greenville; five sisters, Joann Fowler, Loretta Sizemore, both of Greenville, Ann E. Gamble of Piedmont, and Janet (Bobby) Ellis and Mona Lisa...
John Babb
Apr 11, 2019
Mr. John Willie “Tootie” “PeeWee” Babb, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. He was born on July 27, 1936, in Cross Hill, South Carolina, a son of the late Wade Tobe Babb and Sally Pearl Pitts Babb. He was retired from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. He was preceded in...
Bobby Riley
Apr 10, 2019
Mr. Bobby J. Riley was born on November 4, 1941, the youngest of eight children, to parents Prince & Verena Davis Riley, in Greenville, South Carolina. Bobby was educated in the Greenville County Schools and graduated from Sterling High School in 1961. After high school, from 1963-1966, he attended Elizabeth City State College (ECSC); Elizabeth City State University (ECSU 1969),...
Tyuka Poole
Apr 7, 2019
Mr. Tyuka Poeya Ramon “Ty Nitty” Poole, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was born on July 7, 1986, a son of Etrice D. Poole and the late Duwayne L. Aiken. He was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School and was employed by Key’s Printing Company. He was a member of Christ...
Sandra Shumate
Apr 6, 2019
Ms. Sandra Marie Shumate, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 5, 1961, a daughter of the late Frank “Billy” Shumate and Earnestine Burton Shumate. She attended Parker High School and was a caretaker for many children. She was preceded in death by...
Vivian L. Wright
Apr 6, 2019
Mrs. Vivian Louise Thompson Wright, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Regency Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Walter Samuel Thompson and Hattie Mae Dacus Thompson. She was a graduate of Geer Gantt High School in Belton, SC and retired from domestic work. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in...
Deacon LeRoy Nesbit
Apr 6, 2019
Deacon LeRoy Nesbit, 77, of Greenville, South Carolina, was called home on April 6, 2019, surrounded by loving his family at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. A graduate of Howard High School Class of 1961, in Georgetown, South Carolina, he later joined the United States Army and excelled as a marksman. Not only a natural solider, Deacon Nesbit, was the armor...
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