Obituaries

Nivia Johnson

Nivia Johnson

Jun 8, 2019

Nivia NaTaura Johnson was born September 14, 1980, to Priscilla (Bobby) Johnson and Willie L. Johnson, however, she was reared in the home with Ephraum Franklin. She graduated from J. L. Mann High School and received a Bachelor’s in Business Management from USC Upstate. Directly following high school, Nivia became employed by the United States Secret Service. She remained there...

Medford Sloan

Medford Sloan

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Medford Sloan, Sr. 95, of Pickens, passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Manna Health and Rehabilitation. He was a son of the late Ernest and Annie Gary Sloan. Surviving: one daughter, Mary (Ray) Wynn of Detroit, MI; two sons, Monte Sloan of Pickens, and Medford (Jeanne) Sloan, Jr., of Morena Valley, CA; two sisters, Ethel Williams of Pickens,...

Tillman Massey

Tillman Massey

Jun 4, 2019

Mr. Tillman Leroy Massey, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Jake Massey and Anthro Sullivan Massey. He was preceded in death by a son, Deroy Massey; a granddaughter, Gloria Belle Massey; a sister, Annie Jean Mills; and a brother, Henry Massey....

Earlee Walker

Earlee Walker

Jun 4, 2019

Mrs. Earlee Veronica “Ms. Cookie” Walker, 74, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Eudora Broyles Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Walker; three sisters, Kathy Cosey, Betty Davis and Rose Bailey; five brothers, Thomas Bailey, Sonny Bailey,...

Walter Walker

Walter Walker

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Walter Lee “Crip” Walker, 97, formerly of Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, Mint Hill, North Carolina. He was a son of the late James Henry Walker and Luvenia Mansell Walker. He was a retiree of Easley Combined Utilities System. He was preceded in death by his...

Eloise Johnson

Eloise Johnson

Jun 2, 2019

Ms. Eloise Johnson departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her home surrounded by her children and other family members. She was a native of Greenville, South Carolina, and the second child of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham Johnson and the late Mr. Willie Preston Johnson. She was educated in the public schools of Greenville County. She first...

Deacon Robert Davis

Deacon Robert Davis

May 31, 2019

Deacon Robert “June” Davis, Jr., 74, of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Heartland Healthcare West. He was a son of the late Robert H. and Mary Blufford Davis. Surviving are his wife, Min. Ruby Anderson Davis of the home; one daughter, Tammy (Steve) Williams of Laurens; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Simmons of Greenville, SC; three sons, Bryan (Arlene)...

Willie Holloway

Willie Holloway

May 31, 2019

Mr. Willie Lee “Punk” Holloway, 72, passed on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Prisma Healthcare. He was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, a son of the late Geneva Holloway and John Andrews. He was formerly employed at Coca-Cola Plant in Greenwood, and attended Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are: one daughter, Valerie...

Mary Perrin Davis

Mary Perrin Davis

May 30, 2019

On Thursday, May 30, 2019, the soul of our beloved Mrs. Mary Ann Perrin-Davis, was called home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, a daughter of the late James Perrin and Alberta Crouch-Perrin. She was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1965. Mrs. Davis was previously employed...

Doris Bennett

Doris Bennett

May 28, 2019

Ms. Doris Ann “Red” Bennett, 62, of Greenville, passed Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late William Gamble and Mary Jane Bennett. Surviving: two brothers, Timothy (Natricia) Bennett and James Bennett both of Greenville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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.

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....

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...

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....

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...

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