Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
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