Obituaries
Jesse McGowan
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jesse Edward “Sweet Jesse” McGowan, 73, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home. He was a son of Rufus and Ossie Whitner McGowan. Surviving are four daughters, Janet (Trevor) Davidson, Teresa (Mark) Acker and Donna McGowan, all of Greenville, SC and Glennis Burnette of Honea Path, SC; two sons, James E. (Kim) McGowan and Richard...
Charles McElrath
May 19, 2019
Mr. Charles Edward McElrath, 65, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital - Eastside. He was a son of the late Alexander and Gladys Wood McElrath. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Boston McElrath of the home; two sons, Charles Drummond and Kevin B. McElrath, both of Greenville; a step daughter, Leslie M. Boston of Greenville;...
Nadeja Pressley
May 19, 2019
Ms. Nadeja Jermainequa Pressley, 23, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. Surviving are her mother, Natalie Suber of Greenville; her father, Jermaine Pressley of Greenville; one sister, Na’G Belle Smith of Greenville; maternal grandmother, Jannie B. Suber; paternal grandmother, JoAnn Hampton of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Eleanor Dawson
May 19, 2019
Mrs. Eleanor Wood Dawson, 90, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Waiver Wood and Bertha Scott Wood. Surviving: two grandchildren; Alesha Dawson and William M. Dawson, both of Greenville; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Linda M. Dawson of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Johnnie Wofford
May 18, 2019
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wofford, 96, passed on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at NHC Healthcare in Mauldin, SC. She was a daughter of the late Rosie Evans and J.C. Webb. Surviving are her sister, Eva Smith of Easley; nieces/caregivers, Easter Bruster of Simpsonville and Carol (Billy) Pepper of Greenville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Willard Brown
May 18, 2019
Mr. Willard “Unk” Brown Jr., 76, passed on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at his residence. He was a son of the late Willard Brown, Sr., and Alberta Peterson Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Verna Wigfall Brown of the home; seven daughters, Cydney (Narvel) Hanson, Tanisha Brown, Courtney Brown, Sherri Feldman, Kimberly Brown and Jennifer Brown, all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL,...
Mary Perry
May 17, 2019
A few days ago, I had to close my eyes and go to sleep. It was the only way I could answer the “Call of Our Father”. I felt His presence in my room. I heard His mighty voice saying, “Come to Me, Child”, lay down your sword and shield and take your rest. I had not time to leave...
James Lynch
May 15, 2019
Mr. James Lynch, Jr., of Greenville South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was a son of the late James and Lucille Sullivan Lynch, Sr. He was a graduate of Washington High School and worked for Estes Express Lines for twenty-two years. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by a...
Willie Valentine
May 15, 2019
Mr. Willie Lee Valentine, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Barnwell Valentine, Sr., and Louise Anderson Valentine. He was a high school graduate and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gregory Mitchell Valentine; and...
Joel Belcher
May 14, 2019
Mr. Joel “Papa Joe” Belcher, 77, of 276 Moore Street, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Paul Belcher and Lujane Wilson Belcher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Potlow Belcher; a sister, Barnett Belcher; three brothers, William Belcher, Ellis Belcher and Calhoun Belcher....
John Dukes
May 12, 2019
Mr. John Robert Dukes, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on May 12, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late K.T. Wyman and Lula Arger Dukes. He was graduate of Clearview High School in Easley, South Carolina. At an early age, he was a member of Easley Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death...
Margaret Williams
May 12, 2019
Mrs. Margaret Joseph Williams, 90, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the late George and Eula Cook Wilson. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and was employed as a Home Health Aide. She was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church,...
Nathaniel Fryer
May 12, 2019
We pause to honor the memory of Nathaniel Fryer who was called from his earthly labor to his eternal home at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 7:11am. Nathaniel the youngest of six children was born on October 5, 1937, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Dennis and Pauline Fryer. Nathaniel was a...
Cheryl Worthy
May 12, 2019
Mrs. Cheryl Annette Worthy, 57, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Charlotte, NC. She was a daughter of the late Raymond Miles and Maria Theresa Cuffee. Surviving: her companion, Larry Jefferson of Greenville; her husband, Edward Worthy of Springfield, MA; one daughter, Shanoz Miles of Greenville; three sons, Raymond Pannell and Calvin Pannell, both of Springfield, MA,...
Christopher Taylor
May 11, 2019
Mr. Christopher Antonio “Chris” Taylor, 63, of 21 Valentine Street, Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Hobie Taylor, Jr., and Jo Ellen Sullivan of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his grand-mother, Gladys Mitchell Taylor; a...
James Easterling
May 11, 2019
Mr. James Easterling, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at his residence. He was a son of the late Eddie Bennett and Amelia Odessa Lockhart. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Scott Easterling of Greenville; seven daughters, Portia (Terrence) Johnson of Taylors, SC, Asya Beyah (Barry) Gilmore of Hollywood, FL, Shaerrise (June E.) Dowell-Burton of Pennsylvania,...
Mae Anderson
May 11, 2019
.On September 26, 1938, in Lee County, Alabama, Lee Greta Moore and Mathis Hart welcomed a daughter, Mae Dell Hart into their family. Mae Dell joined the Ebenezer CME Church family at an early age, where she faithfully worked with the youth and young adults. Mae Dell attended Lee County Training Schools in Auburn, Alabama. After graduating from high school,...
Margaret La-Shella Belcher Shell
May 11, 2019
Mrs. Margaret La’Shella Belcher-Shell, 55, of Taylors, passed on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Prisma Health. She was a daughter of Harold Griffin and Margaret Lomax Griffin. Surviving are her husband, Willie Shell of the home; her parents, Margaret Lomax Griffin of Piedmont and Harold Griffin of Greenville; two sons, Quentin D. Belcher and Christopher D. Belcher, both of Greenville;...
Robert Jones
May 11, 2019
Mr. Robert Thaddeus “Bob” Jones was born in New York, New York, on January 11, 1938. He departed this life at his home on May 11, 2019, at which time he moved on to be with his beloved wife, Geneva T. Jones and his two daughters, Carlotta Jones and Baby Antoinette Jones. His legacy of life, love and compassion did...
Udeh Joshua Prince Osuagwu
May 11, 2019
Mr. Udeh Joshua Prince “Troubleboy Prince” Osuagwu, Jr., of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Prince “Sumo” was a student at Southside High School looking forward to attending South Carolina State University in the fall. He was an aspiring artist who loved to sing, dance, and laugh. Prince was smart and lived life to the...
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