Obituaries
Mattie Coleman
Nov 10, 2019
On November 20, 1921, Mattie Bell Griffin Coleman was born in Unadilla (Dooley County), Georgia to Solomon and Cora Killian Griffin; she was their gift from Heaven. In 1938, her parents left Unadilla and moved to Bessemer, Alabama, hoping to find employment in the local steel mill. Mattie attended Carver Public School and Dunbar High School in Bessemer. Upon completing...
Frank Anderson
Nov 10, 2019
Mr. Frank Lee “Slim” Anderson, Jr., 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late Frank L. Anderson, Sr., and Lula Mae Ballenger Sterling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally “Pee Wee” Leamon Anderson; a brother, Willie Anderson; a sister, Ruby Nesbitta brother-in-law, Eddie Leamon;...
Rachel L. Davis Johnson
Nov 10, 2019
Mrs. Rachel Louise Rae Rae Davis Johnson, 74, of 505 Riley Road, Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019, at NHC Healthcare in Mauldin, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late J.T. and Julia Glymphs Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy D. Johnson; two sisters, Ruby Giles and Martha Bowens; and...
John Johnson
Nov 8, 2019
Mr. John Robert “Nick” Johnson, 74, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Prisma Healthcare Upstate. He was a son of the late Brady and Ophelia Brooks Johnson. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was employed at New American Embroidery. He attended Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served...
Almeda Taylor
Nov 7, 2019
Mrs. Almeda Elise Taylor was born on April 4, 1940, in Greenville, South Carolina.She was a daughter of the late Emma Taylor-Sullivan and stepfather, Luther Sullivan. She closed the last chapter of her beautiful life on November 7, 2019, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bryson High School and...
James Pete Smith
Nov 5, 2019
Mr. James Willie Perry Smith, better known as “Pete” or “West Greenville’s Finest”, 73,of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his residence. He was a son of the late William Foggie and Thelma Ware Williams. He formerly worked for the Greenville Hospital System in the Central Supply Department and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist...
Tracy Young
Nov 4, 2019
Mr. Tracy Alexis Young, 58, of Greenville, passed Monday, November 4, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. He was a son of the late Joseph Allen Pringle and Mary Ann Young Pringle. Surviving: a daughter, Alexis Lee Cora Young of Spartanburg; one sister, Cheryl (Samuel) McNeil of Greenville; three brothers, Patrick Pringle and Joe (Patricia) Pringle, both of Greenville, and Daren...
Angela Bryson
Nov 4, 2019
Ms. Angela Evette “Angie” Bryson, 50, of Belton, South Carolina. She was born on January 6, 1969, and passed on Monday November 4, 2019. She was a graduate of Seneca Senior High School, Class of 1987. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Annie Bryson; and her grandfather, C.H. Craig. Surviving are her mother, Sharon Bryson-Craig of Seneca, SC;...
Queen McKelvey
Nov 4, 2019
Mrs. Queen Amanda McKelvey, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Willie Coleman and Alma Rabb Ferguson and the wife of the late Lewis McKelvey, Sr. She was a graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1954. She was a retiree of the...
Nannie M. Agnew Kilgore
Nov 3, 2019
Mrs. Nannie Mae Agnew Kilgore, the daughter of the late O.B. and Emma Bruster Agnew, was born in Greenville County, South Carolina, on May 21, 1928, quietly gained her Heavenly wings on November 3, 2019, at her home for over 50 years. After the untimely deaths of her parents, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Lewis and Mamie...
Patsy Searles Jones
Nov 3, 2019
Mrs. Patsy Marie Searles Jones, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late William A. and Dorothy Mae Smith Searles. She was a retiree of the Hospitality Industry. She was a dedicated member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where she served in the Choir,...
Mamie Loures
Nov 2, 2019
Mrs. Mamie Lee Loures, 86, of Fountain Inn, passed on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at home. She was a daughter of the late Roosevelt and Irene Griffin Drummond. Surviving: one daughter, Doreen McDowell of the home; one son, Sandor Drummond (Fiancé Doris Fuller) of Greenville; three sisters, Irene Garrison, Jenna Ruth (James) Cox, both of Greenville, and Maggie (John) White...
Ella Nix
Nov 1, 2019
Mrs. Ella Mae “Effie” Nix, 86, of Mauldin, passed on Friday, November 1, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Caesar and Ruby Davenport Channell. Surviving are her husband, Jimmie Nix of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Nix of Piedmont, and Jocelyn Nix of Mauldin; five sisters, Eula Channell of Mauldin, Doris Norman and Susie Jones,...
Leola Rice Sizemore
Nov 1, 2019
Mrs. Leola Rice Sizemore, 95, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was the daughter of the late Lucille Rice Anderson. She was formerly employed by Carolina Blouse and Mac Shore Companies. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother; her husband, John...
Tabitha Austin Teasley
Oct 30, 2019
Ms. Tabitha Rena “Tab” Austin Teasley, 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday October 30, 2019, at Regency Hospital. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell Teasley and Jamie Teasley; her grandmother, Silla Mae Johnson; and two cousins, Terra Manigault-Irby and Aundre Manigault. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are her mother, Maxine...
R.C. Hagood
Oct 29, 2019
Mr. R.C. Hagood, Jr., 65, of 117 Mayo Drive, Greenville, passed on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at his home. He was a son of the late R.C. Hagood, Sr., and Julia Geneva Mayes Hagood. Surviving: his companion, Dee Angela Freeman of the home; six daughters, Demetria Pendergrass, Min. Julia A. (Eric) Shell, LaBrintha Hagood, Kayla Freeman and Nicole (Frederick) Poole,...
Eloise Martin
Oct 28, 2019
Mrs. Eloise Goldsmith Martin, 86, of 1006 Brentwood Way, Simpsonville, passed on Monday, October 28, 2019, at home. She was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Elzie Dean Goldsmith and the wife of the late Rev. Charlie W. Martin, Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Laverne (Anthony) Goldsmith of Simpsonville, and Tracy Martin Watts of Greenville; five sons, Robert Hewins...
Mildred Small
Oct 28, 2019
Mrs. Mildred A. Small, 91, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Eddie B. and Ethel Austin. Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Wilks of Columbus, OH, and Yvonne Callahan of Piedmont, SC; one son, Darryl L. Small of Columbus, OH; one sister, Virginia Leigh of Buffalo, NY; five...
Juanita Womack
Oct 28, 2019
Ms. Juanita Teresa Terrill Womack, 59, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life Monday, October 28, 2019, at her home. She was a daughter of Betty Lou Terrill Land and the late Frank Lathen. She was a graduate of Travelers Rest High School, Class of 1978. She worked at Yokohama and was previously employed for 30 years at Alice Manufacturing...
Beatrice Pearson
Oct 28, 2019
Mrs. Beatrice Pearson, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina departed this life on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Prisma Health Upstate. She was a daughter of the late Tony and Cora Wilson Martin. She was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church and worked at Holiday Inn and David Geoffrey and Associates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Roy...
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