Obituaries

Kathie Smith

Kathie Smith

Apr 5, 2019

Mrs. Kathie Diann Smith, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, April 5, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late William Samuel Smith, Sr., and Lillie Mae Drake Smith. She was a graduate of Carolina High School and was employed at Compass Dining Services. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church,...

Valeria Phillips

Valeria Phillips

Apr 4, 2019

Valeria Montrez Phillips (affectionately known as “Tracey” to her family and close friends, and “Val” to most of her co-workers and the patients she served), was born at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City on October 09, 1970, to Larry and Ruby Phillips.  She attended public schools in New York City.  After high school, she attended LaGuardia Community College,...

Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Apr 3, 2019

May the work I’ve done Speak for Me! Mr. Julius L. Harris was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 23, 1961, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Easley Baptist Hospital. He was the ninth child of the late Clarence Young and Lula Mae Harper Harris. He graduated from J.L. Mann High School. A devoted husband,...

Eleanor Webb

Eleanor Webb

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Eleanor McGee Webb, 86, of Greenville, passed on April 3, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Isaiah and Estelle Webb McGee. Surviving: one daughter, Felita Butler of Simpsonville, SC; five sons, Edsel (Brenda) Webb of Mauldin, SC, Robert E. (Aileen) Webb of Columbia, SC, Charles Anthony Webb of Charlotte, NC, Eddie Ray (Angie) Webb...

Melody Elaine "Mella" Hambrick

Melody Elaine "Mella" Hambrick

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Melody Elaine “Mella” Harrison-Hambrick, 55, of Forest Park, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Willie Maude Harrison. She received a degree in Cosmetology in North Carolina. She was previously employed at the IRS for the state of...

Betty Lockhart

Betty Lockhart

Apr 1, 2019

Ms. Betty Joyce Lockhart, 70, passed April 1, 2019, at her home. She was born June 27, 1948, and she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Azalene Floyd Smith. She was a graduate of Beck High School, class of 1966, and retired from Greenville Hospital System after 35 years of service. She was a member of Nicholtown Presbyterian...

Owen Perkins

Owen Perkins

Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Owen Perkins of 106 Glendale Street, Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1941, in Greenville County, the tenth child of the late John Maxwell and Mable Collier Perkins. Owen graduated from Sterling High School in 1959. He was an outstanding student and athlete. He was a member of...

Rodney Morton

Rodney Morton

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Rodney Lee Morton, Jr., 26, of 102 Reedy River Way, Greenville, passed on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Surviving: his father, Rodney L. Morton, Sr., of Greenville; his mother, Emma D. Osbey of Greenville; two sisters, Kala S. Goodlett and Jazmin L. Morton of Greenville; two brothers, McKenzie D. Osbey and Kevin E. Goodlett, both of Greenville; grandfather, Ralph Morton,...

Louise Gary

Louise Gary

Mar 30, 2019

Mrs. Louise Harris Gary, 87, of 427 Crosby Circle, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at home. She was a daughter of the late Matthew and Lula Harris Foggie. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Gary; a son, Bobby Dean Shell, Sr.; a daughter, Annie Mae Brooks; and seven sisters, Sweetie Bell Workman,...

James Robinson

James Robinson

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. James Charles “Duke” Robinson, Sr.,78, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed on March 30, 2019, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late James Charles Robinson and Laura Pressley Robinson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim “Crack” Robinson; and a grandson, Roscoe “Rocky” Chapman. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are his...

Jennie Cheatham

Jennie Cheatham

Mar 30, 2019

Ms. Jennie Lue “Lue Lue” Cheatham, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Eddie and Sallie Mae Miller Geter. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and was employed at S & S Cafeteria and Slazenger Golf. She was affiliated with Nicholtown Presbyterian...

James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Mar 29, 2019

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”  II Timothy 4:7 KJV Mr. James Michael Jenkins, affectionally known as “Shine” by family and friends, was born on July 30, 1953, to the late James Jenkins Sr., and Shirley Henry Jenkins. The Lord called James home on March 29, 2019. James was a...

Travis Lindsey

Travis Lindsey

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Travis Chantez “Trap” Lindsey, 26, of Augusta, Georgia, was born on March 27, 1993, in Greenville, South Carolina to his biological parents Chante Lindsey and Tony Harris. Travis was reared in the home of his adoptive mothers, Jacquelyn and Renee Richardson since birth. He departed into eternal life on March 29, 2019, at his home. Left to cherish many...

Bobby Robinson

Bobby Robinson

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Bobby Lee Robinson, aka ’Head,” “ Bobby Rob” or “Bro,” of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was a son of the late Jack and Sara Walker Robinson. He attended St. Giles Bartholomew Primary School and Irvington Tech High School. He received an associate degree in Water Treatment and Industrial Technology from Anderson...

Doris Franklin

Doris Franklin

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Doris Glenda Jones-Franklin was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on October 30, 1934, and she departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Leonta Stoddard and the sister of Sydell Jones of Greenville, S.C. As a young girl she became a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was baptized and began...

Emanuel Waters

Emanuel Waters

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Emanuel Sylvester “June” Waters, 79, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Marion S. and Ethel Mae Cannon Waters. He worked as a concrete finisher and was a member of Lenhardt Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by a son, Preston Pennie; two brothers, Bobby...

Sara Collins

Sara Collins

Mar 27, 2019

Mrs. Sara Simpson Collins was born in Easley, South Carolina, on July 11, 1949, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at her home in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was the seventh child of the late Clarence Wallace Simpson and Vera Austin Simpson. She graduated from Clearview High School and Greenville Technical College Nursing School. She was a devoted...

Pierro Sheppard

Pierro Sheppard

Mar 26, 2019

Mr. Pierro Mandala “Mr. P” Sheppard, 20, departed this life on March 26, 2019, at Prisma Health System. He was the son of Stephen Sheppard and Dimitra Mandalas. He graduated from Powdersville High School and attended Greenville Technical College. He was employed at Dimitra Designs and was owner of Pierro’s Formal Wear. He was preceded in death by a brother,...

Walter Lyles

Walter Lyles

Mar 25, 2019

Mr. Walter A. “Walt” Lyles, Sr., 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Prisma Health System. He was a son of the late Robert Dickey and Annie Brooks Lyles. He was educated in the Greenville County School System and was a retired truck driver from Shedd-Bartush Food, Inc. He was preceded in death...

Johnnie Mae Dean

Johnnie Mae Dean

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Johnnie Mae “Big Momma” Dean, 80, passed on March 24, 2019 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Daisey Martin Thompson. Surviving are two sons, Perry Jones of the home and Delroy Jones of Florida; one sister, Shirley Laster of Greenville; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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