Obituaries

Linda Townes

Linda Townes

Oct 9, 2018

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. I Corinthians 2:9-10 Mrs. Linda Ann “Smoochies”...

Ralph Anderson

Ralph Anderson

Oct 9, 2018

Mr. Ralph Louis Anderson, Jr., was born on January 14, 1955, to Ralph and Geraldine Lewis Anderson. On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, God released His angel of mercy and comfort to bring home Ralph’s soul. Angels rejoiced as one of their own was called home. God offered him a new beginning, things of this world passed away. Now it is...

Alma Allen DeVore

Alma Allen DeVore

Oct 8, 2018

On Monday, October 8, 2018, God decided He needed another angel to enter into eternal rest. He looked down and found one of the sweetest, kindest, most soft spoken spirits He’d created and brought her home. Mrs. Alma Solonia “Sugar Babe” Allen DeVore was born on November 22, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Archie and Tilla Allen....

Ruby  Lewers

Ruby Lewers

Oct 7, 2018

Ruby Katherine Lewers, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday October 7, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Reed and Annie Mae Yeargin Paden. She retired from Marantha Baptist Church Pre-school where she was a cook. She was a loyal member of the Springfield Baptist Church, where she formerly served on the...

Mikal Burton

Mikal Burton

Oct 7, 2018

Mr. Mikal Jawwaad Burton, 41, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Portland, Oregon. Born on April 29, 1977, in Greenville County, he was a son of Michael and Kathy Burton. Mikal was a graduate of J.L. Mann High School, Class of 1996, and attended P.C.C. Sylvan College in Portland, where he was an honor student....

Anthony Berry

Anthony Berry

Oct 6, 2018

Mr. Anthony Eugene Berry was born on July 30, 1970, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Rev. Dr. John T. Berry, Sr., and Rev. Gracie Cruell Berry. Anthony was affectionately known to his family and friends as “Ant.” He lost his battle with cancer at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 6, 2018, at 8:27am. Anthony accepted Jesus Christ at...

Simon Drayton

Simon Drayton

Oct 5, 2018

Mr. Simon Drayton, 73, of Greer, passed on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Greenville Health System. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Sadie Middleton Drayton. Surviving: his wife, Frances Dreher Drayton of the home; three daughters, Erika Drayton of Philadelphia, PA, LaTonya Drayton of Greer, SC and Elonda Drayton of Philadelphia, PA ; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren;...

Tina Griffin

Tina Griffin

Oct 4, 2018

Ms. Tina Suzzette “G” Griffin, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Willie Griffin and Priscilla Heard. She leaves to cherish fond memories five daughters, Shakeia (William) Griffin, Ariteshia Griffin, Antrice Lewis, Dantavia Griffin, and Levette (Montagia) Bailey, all of Greenville, SC; two adopted daughters,...

Homer Hampton

Homer Hampton

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. Homer “Jake” Hampton, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on October 4, 2018. He was a son of the late Willie and Mamie Glaze Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Dendy Hampton; son, Herman Pennie, five sisters, Gracie L. Hampton Hill, Essie L. Hampton Bowens, Lillian Hampton Turner, Reesie Hampton Blassingame, and Lois Hampton;...

CJ Fuller

CJ Fuller

Oct 3, 2018

Mr. Charlie Bernard “CJ” Fuller, Jr., 22, of Easley, passed on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Charlie B. Fuller, Sr., and Christy Sutton Fuller. Surviving in addition to his parents; one sister, Sydney B. Fuller of Greenville; one brother, Christopher B. Fuller of Easley; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Melvin Fleming

Melvin Fleming

Oct 2, 2018

Mr. Melvin W. C. “Tom” Fleming, 67, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home. He was a son of the late Melvin W.C. Fleming and Agnes Louise Henderson Fleming. He was married to the late Gladys Rosemond Fleming. Surviving: Daughters, Dinesha Williams, Jennifer (Lavaras) Shell, Melba (Gregory) Brown and Janice (Reginald) Abercrombie, all of Greenville; sons,...

Melvin Sullivan

Melvin Sullivan

Sep 30, 2018

Mr. Melvin Eugene “Gene” Sullivan, Jr., 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at home. He was a son of the late Melvin E. Sr., and Annie Mae Simpson Sullivan. “Gene” attended J.L. Mann High School and graduated in 1975 from Greenville High School. He was a machine operator at Paper Cutters, Inc., in Greenville. Surviving...

Velvet Clay

Velvet Clay

Sep 30, 2018

Ms. Velvet Clay, 58, of Monks Corner, passed on Tuesday October 30, 2018.

Shandelia Mason

Shandelia Mason

Sep 28, 2018

Ms. Shandelia Jorice “D.J.” Mason, 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Mamie Helen Osby Mason and the late Sydney Mason, Sr. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph F Mason; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Osby. Surviving are her mother, Mamie H. Mason...

Ruby Hawkins Drummond

Ruby Hawkins Drummond

Sep 27, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Lee Hawkins Drummond, 70, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late James and Addie Lockhardt Hawkins. Surviving: her daughter, Dewelda Williams of Greenville; one son Ray Alford of Greenville; one sister, Rosemary Lawrence of Greenville; two brothers, Robert Hawkins of Greenville, and Tommy (Carolyn) Lockhardt of...

Patricia Ann Ramos

Patricia Ann Ramos

Sep 27, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Ann Harris Ramos was born on August 7, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina and departed this life on September 27, 2018, at her home in Eight Mile, Alabama. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Lonzo Harris and Evangelist Nellie Mae Harris. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alonzo Harris, Jr. She joined Old Pilgrim...

Daniel Frazier

Daniel Frazier

Sep 27, 2018

Mr. Daniel Webster Frazier, 63, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Greenville Health System.

Lisa Marie Allen

Lisa Marie Allen

Sep 27, 2018

Mrs. Lisa Marie “Tinkerbell” Allen, of Greenville, passed on September 27, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Leroy McDonald and Blanche Scott. Surviving: Claustin Allen, Sr., of Greenville; one son, Claustin Allen, Jr., of Greenville; one sister, Dorothy Summers of Greenville, one brother, Robert Ruth of Greenville; one grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Eugene Young

Eugene Young

Sep 27, 2018

Mr. Eugene Young, 89, departed this life to join his wife in their heavenly home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and was a son of the late Clyde and Sarah Shell Young. He attended Greenville County Schools, and Springfield Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and an extraordinary...

Albert Harper

Albert Harper

Sep 27, 2018

Albert Harper, 92, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Francis Downtown.

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